SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
6 Mar 2018 • Shift 3
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Question 1
Comprehension
In the following question , some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. The first and decisive step (1)/ in the expansion of Europe overseas (2)/ was the conquest of Atlantic ocean (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 2
Comprehension
In the following question , some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. The word ‘Macabre’ had been gained its significance from its (1)/use in French as la danse macabre for the allegorical (2)/representation of the universal power of death. (3)/No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 3
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
DaclinationB
DeclineationC
DeclinationD
DaclineationQuestion 4
Comprehension
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. Many a bird found A-secure in the branches B-safety in the trees and C-built their nests, feeling
A
BACB
BCAC
ACBD
ABCQuestion 5
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". It is nothing less than magic which (transformed) tiny teeny seeds into fruits of life.
A
TransformB
TransformsC
TransformingD
No improvementQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". The doctor removed the eye patch and asked him how he (were feeling).
A
Was feltB
Has feelingC
Was feelingD
No improvementQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence . The return of someone to his own country
A
RepatriationB
MigrateC
EmigrateD
ImmigrateQuestion 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence . An attractively tall, graceful, and dignified woman
A
TerseB
PithyC
SententiousD
StatuesqueQuestion 9
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. The wheels have come off.
A
To use something so much that it wears out.B
Things start to fail or go wrong, especially after a period of success.C
To do a shoddy job which is destined to fail.D
Make an excuse to avoid doing a task.Question 10
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. At the top of your lungs
A
Be a habitual smoker.B
Be breathless after an exhausting physical task.C
Feel suffocated in a very crowded place.D
Extremely loudly.Question 11
Comprehension
crisp ______ holds an audience as.
A
ArticulateB
ArticulatesC
ArticulationsD
ArticulationQuestion 12
Comprehension
aim is to be heard and ______. A clear
A
UnderstandB
UnderstandableC
UnderstoodD
UnderstandablyQuestion 13
Comprehension
And readers _______ English into an easy.
A
ForB
OfC
FromD
AtQuestion 14
Comprehension
mastery of words. ___________ is better suited to lead.
A
NoB
NotC
NoneD
NothingQuestion 15
Comprehension
The most perfect ____________ of thought and feeling.
A
ExpressB
ExpressiveC
ExpressingsD
ExpressionQuestion 16
Comprehension
In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
GlamerousB
GlamrousC
GlamorousD
GleamorousQuestion 17
Comprehension
A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech. Raj said, “I am happy to be here this evening.”
A
Raj said that he was happy to be there that evening.B
Raj was happy to be there this evening.C
Raj said he was happy to be there this evening.D
Raj says he is happy to be there.Question 18
Comprehension
A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. The officer cuts down the tree.
A
The tree is cut down by the officer.B
The tree got cut down by the officer.C
The tree is cut by the officer.D
The tree cut by the officer.Question 19
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Attempts in India P: honesty and more by blind faith Q: by the government to validate traditional R: medicine are driven less by
A
QPRB
RPQC
QRPD
RQPQuestion 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Defile
A
PolluteB
AbuseC
ShameD
HonourQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Myopic
A
BlindB
BiasedC
CarelessD
FarsightedQuestion 22
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Surly
A
SweetB
UnfriendlyC
ClearD
PleasantQuestion 23
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Naive
A
SarcasticB
ArtfulC
SkepticalD
IngenuousQuestion 24
Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Success is achieved twice, once in the mind and the second time in the __________ world.
A
RealB
VirtualC
FantasyD
ArtificialQuestion 25
Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. She was chatting ______ the cars.
A
OfB
AboutC
WithD
OnQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Start : End :: ? : ?
A
Hot : WaterB
Love : CareC
Green : GoD
Up : DownQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 31 : 42 :: ? : ?
A
53 : 64B
47 : 59C
61 : 73D
44 : 34Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related group of letters from the given alternatives. FUT : JYX :: BUG : ?
A
AYGB
FYKC
LCKD
FAMQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.
A
OceanB
SeaC
DesertD
RiverQuestion 30
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number of the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.
A
101 – 105B
103 – 107C
102 – 106D
104 – 106Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
KQWB
RXDC
BHND
AGLQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, according to dictionary, which word will come at the LAST position? 1. Toast 2. Torpedo 3. Tounge 4. Trickle 5. Trick
A
TrickB
TrickleC
ToungeD
TorpedoQuestion 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 13, 17, 19, 23, 25, 29, ?
A
33B
31C
35D
37Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. UY, SV, QS, OP, ?
A
NMB
MLC
MMD
KLQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
L, M, N, O and P are sitting in a line facing east. L and M are sitting together. N is sitting at the north end and O is sitting at the south end. P is the neighbour of M and N. Who is third from the north end?
A
LB
OC
MD
PQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Corporate
A
PoorB
RateC
CatD
ProveQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “PRICE” is written as “GEKTR”. How is “VALUE” written in that code language?
A
FWNCXB
FNWDYC
DWNCYD
GWNCXQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '-' represents '+', '+' represents '×', '×' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 9 - 18 + 35 × 10 ÷ 30 = ?
A
44B
42C
40D
41Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 20 ÷ 14 + 5 × 20 - 2 = 56
A
+ and ×B
÷ and -C
+ and ÷D
and +Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 16α1 = 8, 14α6 = 42 and 12α5 = 30, then find the value of 2α6 = ?
A
6B
18C
4D
10Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XYZXYZxYZ, XYZXYzXYZ, XYZXyZXYZ, XYZxYZXYZ, XYzXYZXYZ, ______.
A
xYZXYZXYZB
XYZXYZxYZC
XyZXYZXYZD
XYZXYzXYZQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
An insect walks 15 cm East, then it turns to its right and walks for another 20 cm. Then it turns right and walks 4 cm and then it turns North and walks 20 cm, then finally it turns to its left and walks 2 cm. Where is the insect now with respect to its starting point.
A
9 cm EastB
21 cm EastC
9 cm WestD
21 cm WestQuestion 43
Logical Reasoning
In the question two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements. Statement I: Some games are sports Statement II: No exercise are games Conclusion I: All sports are exercise Conclusion II: Some exercise are sports
A
Only conclusion I followsB
Only conclusion II followsC
Both conclusions I and II followD
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II followsQuestion 44
Logical Reasoning
In the following figure, rectangle represents Journalists, circle represents Art critics, triangle represents Campers and square represents Mothers. Which set of letters represents Mothers who are Campers?
A
DCB
BDCHC
EDCD
HEBQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. ENG, GQI, ITK, KWM, ?
A
NAPB
MZOC
MAOD
NZPQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 58, 61, 65, 70, ?, 83
A
77B
76C
78D
75Question 47
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by a Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.
A
(7, 14, 21)B
(5, 12, 19)C
(3, 10, 17)D
(9, 16, 35)Question 48
Logical Reasoning
A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example ‘F’ can be represented by 41, 24 etc and ‘V’ can be represented by 57, 78 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘MOCK’. Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 E M F J A 1 B H L M I 2 K J C M F 3 M H B D A 4 B F J G E Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 V W V X X 6 Y N O S O 7 Z N R V X 8 W X Y W S 9 P Y S S O
A
20, 86, 11, 65B
13, 67, 22, 20C
12, 89, 12, 69D
20, 59, 20, 76Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the square root of 1485961.
A
1213B
1219C
1229D
1239Question 50
Arithmetic
If a 2 + b 2 = 80 and ab = 32, then calculate the value of \(\frac{{a - b}}{{a + b}}\) .
A
0.337B
0.339C
0.333D
0.335Question 51
Arithmetic
What is the value of \({\left( { 7776} \right)^{\frac{2}{5}}}\) ?
A
16B
36C
64D
21Question 52
Arithmetic
What is the value of \({x^3} - \frac{1}{{{x^3}}} + 8\) when \(8x - \frac{8}{x} - 16 = 0\) ?
A
6B
8C
16D
22Question 53
Arithmetic
The triangle in which the orthocenter, circumcentre, Incenter and the centroid coincide each other at a point is known as ______.
A
isosceles triangleB
equilateral triangleC
right angled triangleD
obtuse angled triangleQuestion 54
Arithmetic
If the radius of a circle is decreased by 25% of its original value, calculate the percentage decrease in the area of the circle.
A
25%B
43.75%C
50%D
93.75%Question 55
Arithmetic
On decreasing the price of a fan by 40%, its sales increases by 50%. What will be the percentage increase or decrease in its revenue?
A
15% increaseB
15% decreaseC
10% decreaseD
10% increaseQuestion 56
Arithmetic
A sum of Rs. 2489 is divided among A, B and C such that if Rs. 12, Rs. 12 and Rs. 5 be diminish from the shares of A, B and C respectively, then their shares will be in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 4. What is the new share (in Rs.) of C?
A
750B
1060C
1475D
820Question 57
Arithmetic
The milk and water in two vessels are in the ratio of 3 : 1 and 7 : 11 respectively. In what ratio should the liquid in both the vessels be mixed to obtain a new mixture containing half milk and half water?
A
5 : 7B
4 : 9C
1 : 1D
4 : 7Question 58
Arithmetic
Average of 14 numbers is 32. If the average of last 5 numbers is 26, then what is the average of the remaining numbers?
A
35.33B
41.33C
27.5D
44.5Question 59
Arithmetic
A person borrows some money for 8 years at a rate of simple interest. If the ratio of principal and total interest is 5 : 8, then what is the rate (in percentage) of interest?
A
10B
20C
25D
30Question 60
Arithmetic
Cost price of a watch is Rs. 530. If the loss percentage is 24%, then what is the value (in Rs.) of loss?
A
127.2B
153.2C
139.4D
114.2Question 61
Arithmetic
Mahesh buys a watch of Rs. 300 and sells it. Mahesh gives two successive discount of 15% and 6% to the buyer. What will be the selling price (in Rs.) of the watch?
A
213.4B
242.3C
239.7D
247.4Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the simplified value of \(\sqrt {12} - \frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 }}\) ?
A
5√3B
5/√3C
3√5D
3/√5Question 63
Arithmetic
P can complete a work in 15 days and Q in 24 days. They began the work together but Q left the work 2 days before its completion. In how many days was the work completed?
A
12B
10C
9D
11Question 64
Arithmetic
A bus moves at a speed of 84 km/hr after repairing and moves at a speed of 56 km/hr before repairing. It covers 2x distance in 8 hours after repairing. How much time (in hours) will it take to cover x distance before repairing?
A
8B
5C
6D
9Question 65
Arithmetic
The highest expenditure is for which category?
A
RentB
MarketingC
AssessmentsD
PlacementsQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the total expenditure (in Rs. lakhs)?
A
1800B
900C
2000D
1000Question 67
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing Faculty is ________ degrees.
A
30B
45C
75D
60Question 68
Arithmetic
Expenditure on Assessments and Placements constitute what percent of total expenditure?
A
33.3%B
25%C
30%D
27.77%Question 69
Arithmetic
The perimeter and the breadth of a rectangle are 60 cm and 14 cm respectively. Find its area (in cm 2 ).
A
112B
448C
224D
336Question 70
Arithmetic
If the perimeter of a semi-circle is 108 cm, then find its radius (in cm).
A
42B
28C
56D
21Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a cube of side 7.5 cm.
A
421.875B
77.145C
39.245D
24.435Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (cot 30° + 2/√3)?
A
5/√3B
(1 + 2√3)/2C
5/6D
2/√3Question 73
Arithmetic
ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If tanX = 24/7, then what is the value of cotZ?
A
25/7B
24/25C
7/24D
24/7Question 74
GK
When the productive capacity of the economic system of state is inadequate to create sufficient number of jobs, it is called _______.
A
Seasonal unemploymentB
Structural unemploymentC
Disguised unemploymentD
Cyclical unemploymentQuestion 75
GK
Which of the following contributes the maximum earning in Indian Railways?
A
Passenger EarningB
Goods Traffic Earning C
Sundry EarningD
Other CoachQuestion 76
GK
Which of the following Vedas is referred to as the starting source of the word Rudra?
A
RigvedaB
SamavedaC
Yajurveda D
AtharvaQuestion 77
GK
The eminent Saint Vallabhacharya was associated with which of the following branches?
A
GyanashrayiB
KrishnashrayiC
PremashrayiD
RamashrayiQuestion 78
GK
Which of the following is NOT a terrestrial planet?
A
MercuryB
VenusC
MarsD
SaturnQuestion 79
GK
The Line of Cancer passes through how many states of India?
A
5B
6C
7D
8Question 80
GK
When was Guru Nanak Dev born?
A
1449 ADB
1453 ADC
1469 ADD
1499 ADQuestion 81
GK
Which of the following country is NOT a member of the ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association’ (IORA)?
A
SeychellesB
Sri LankaC
IndiaD
ChinaQuestion 82
GK
Which of the following President was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2016?
A
Raffel KoreaB
Juan Manuel SantosC
Donald TrumpD
Alexander LukashenkoQuestion 83
GK
Who is the present Prime Minister of Pakistan(2018)?
A
Mamnoon HussainB
Imran Ahmed Khan NiaziC
Muhammad Nawaz SharifD
Yousaf Raza GillaniQuestion 84
GK
In which part of the human body fat is completely digested?
A
Small IntestineB
LiverC
StomachD
Large IntestineQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following statement(s) is/are INCORRECT regarding Phosphorus?
A
Phosphorus reacts vigorously with water.B
It is a non-metal.C
It catches fire on reacting with air.D
It is found in group 15 of the modern periodic table.Question 86
GK
Match the following Body Type I. Panchayati Raj 1. Non-constitutional II. Election Commission 2. Local Government III. Central Information Commission 3. Constitutional
A
I – 1, II – 2, III – 3B
I – 2, II – 1, III – 3C
I – 2, II – 3, III – 1D
I – 1, II – 3, III – 2Question 87
GK
All the members of a municipality are ________ by the people of municipal area.
A
Elected directlyB
Elected indirectlyC
Nominated proportionallyD
Nominated indirectlyQuestion 88
GK
The maintenance functions of living organisms are performed by the _________. सजीवों के रखरखाव का कार्य __________ द्वारा किया जाता है।
A
chemical processesB
life processesC
physical processesD
No option is correctQuestion 89
GK
Which of the following may cause the breakdown of pyruvate into lactic acid in our muscles?
A
Lack of waterB
Lack of OxygenC
Lack of carbon dioxideD
Lack of nitrogenQuestion 90
GK
In September 2017, “Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har GharYojna” was launched for giving electricity connections in rural and urban areas by ________.
A
March, 2019B
December, 2018C
March, 2018D
October, 2018Question 91
GK
By which process the Chinese Scientists have cloned two identical long - tailed macaques?
A
Polymerase chain reactionB
ParthenogenesisC
Somatic cell nuclear transferD
Embryonic cell nuclear transferQuestion 92
GK
In India, how much percent of GDP is the fiscal deficit target for the Financial Year 2017?
A
4.20%B
3.20%C
2.20%D
4.00%Question 93
GK
On 10 April 2017, Lok Sabha Passed the Motor Vehicles Act (Amendment) Bill, 2016. Under the new provisions, government will develop a scheme for cashless treatment of road accident victims during ________.
A
Silver hourB
Platinum hourC
Diamond hourD
Golden hourQuestion 94
GK
A bullet of mass 10 gm is fired with a velocity of 40 m/s from a gun of mass 8 kg. Find the recoil velocity (in m/s) of the gun.
A
2B
0.1C
4D
0.05Question 95
GK
During uniform motion of an object along a straight line, its _______ remains constant with time.
A
accelerationB
decelerationC
forceD
velocityQuestion 96
GK
The bodies of penguins are ________ and their feet have webs, making them good swimmers.
A
heavyB
featheryC
streamlinedD
oilyQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Dani Pedrosa won the 2017 Qatar Motorcycle Grand Prix MotoGP. B) Bernhard Langer won the Golf 2017 BMW PGA Championship. C) Dustin Johnson won the Formula One 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
A
Only BB
B and CC
A, B and CD
None of theseQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Word, under character formatting __________ increases/decreases the size of the characters.
A
SizeB
FontC
EffectsD
Font style