SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
7 Mar 2018 • Shift 1
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Question 1
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
obsesiveB
obsessivC
obsessiveD
obsesivQuestion 2
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. The introduction of A. ­had ruled from the time man learned to cook food B­. meant the end of firewood, which C­. the kerosene stove also
A
CABB
BCAC
CBAD
BACQuestion 3
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 (has been pointed) out that people’s Facebook postings are not a real reflections of who they are.
A
has being pointedB
has been pointC
has been pointingD
no improvementQuestion 4
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 base of the cooking vessels would have a thick coating of carbon deposit and (clean) it was a pain.
A
cleanedB
cleansC
cleaningD
no improvementQuestion 5
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant
A
DocileB
TruculentC
PliableD
PliantQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. A group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas
A
SycophantB
StoogeC
ZealotD
VanguardQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. All thumbs
A
Permission from the concerned people to go ahead.B
A crowd cheering their favourite team.C
Physically awkward, especially with respect to the hands.D
An illiterate person who cannot sign his name.Question 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Be left stranded
A
Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem.B
Suffer a bad hair day.C
Having only a single thing to hold on to save yourself.D
To be the last person on whom the blame falls on eventually.Question 9
Comprehension
but the hidden crannies of ________ own memory and
A
yourB
youC
yourselfD
yourselvesQuestion 10
Comprehension
lets you revisit ________ just people
A
norB
noneC
noD
notQuestion 11
Comprehension
everything exists ________ you choose to
A
soB
toC
atD
asQuestion 12
Comprehension
Time machine ever ______, one that transports
A
buildB
builtC
buildingD
buildsQuestion 13
Comprehension
Photography is the ______ we can get to stopping time.
A
closeB
closestC
closenessD
closelyQuestion 14
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
LaisonB
LiaisonC
LieisonD
LiaisoneQuestion 15
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. Tina said to him, “Please wait here till I return.”
A
Tina asked him to stay there.B
Tina requested him to wait there till she returned.C
Tina request him to wait until she comes.D
Tina says he should wait there till her returned.Question 16
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 girl caught the kite.
A
The kite was caught by the girl.B
The kite is caught by the girlC
The kite was catch by the girl.D
The kite is catch by the girl.Question 17
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The art of P : efforts and practice Q : fruit of persistent R : effective presentation is the
A
QPRB
RPQC
RQPD
PRQQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Relationship
A
AffinityB
MemberC
LeaningD
OppositionQuestion 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Sordid
A
DirtyB
BlackC
CorruptD
ReputableQuestion 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Quiescent
A
DullB
QuestionableC
BrightD
AliveQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Turbulence
A
AgitationB
CalmnessC
ReposeD
StillnessQuestion 22
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. Corruption is an evil generally more ______ in the underdeveloped and developing countries of the world.
A
reluctantB
distantC
rampantD
extravagantQuestion 23
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. ______ worst is yet to come.
A
TheB
AnC
AD
NoneQuestion 24
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'. Every effect we see, hear or speak in our outside (1)/ or physical world has a specific cause that (2)/ have its origin in the inner or mental world. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 25
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'. Photosynthesis is (1)/possible (2)/because of sun. (3)/No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Rectangle : Four :: ? : ?
A
Square : SevenB
Polygon : TwoC
Circle : SixD
Triangle : ThreeQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 13 : 17 :: ? : ?
A
17 : 24B
19 : 23C
19 : 27D
21 : 23Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. EFG : GHI :: ? : ?
A
RFH : THJB
NPS : OQTC
LAN : JYLD
TOP : QLMQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Length – MetreB
Temperature – KelvinC
Ampere – CurrentD
Work – JouleQuestion 30
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on the left side of (–) is related to the number of the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on the basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.
A
12 – 121B
14 – 169C
16 – 215D
18 – 289Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
HFDB
SQOC
ZXVD
BZUQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Bride 2. Boastful 3. Blizzard 4. Biology 5. Brilliant
A
15234B
54321C
43215D
32145Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 12, 15, 19, 24, 30, ?
A
38B
37C
39D
40Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. A, D, H, M,?
A
RB
SC
QD
TQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
In a row, there are 8 girls between Aruna and Bimla and Aruna is the first girl in the row. There are 5 girls between Bimla and Chetna. If there are 14 girls after Chetna, then what is the minimum number of girls in the row?
A
13B
15C
18D
16Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Precious
A
PireB
RiseC
RoseD
RestQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “RINKS” is written as “SKOMT”. How is “FRIED” written in that code language?
A
PQGHJB
HUKHDC
KOTGJD
GTJGEQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '×' represents '+', '÷' represents '×', '-­' represents '÷' and '+' represents '-­'. Find out the answer to the following question. 5 ÷ 4 ­- 10 + 7 × 16 = ?
A
50B
5C
9D
11Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 18 × 12 ­- 3 ÷ 10 + 2 = 64
A
+ and ×B
+ and ÷C
÷ and ­-D
and +Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 9 # 3 = 120, 3 # 4 = 70 and 2 # 9 = 110, then find the value of 5 # 2 = ?
A
40B
50C
70D
8Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given series? QPPPPPP, QQPPPPP, QQQPPPP, QQQQPPP, QQQQQPP, ________.
A
QQQQQQPB
PPPPPPPC
QPPPPPPD
QQPPPPPQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
A pilot takes off and flies 35 km West then, it turns South and flies 15 km, then it turns to its left and flies 20 km, then it turns north and flies 15 km. Where is the plane now with respect to its starting position?
A
55 km WestB
15 km EastC
15 km WestD
55 km EastQuestion 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: No rings are bangles Statement II: All gold are rings Conclusion I: No bangles are gold Conclusion II: Some rings are gold
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 Dentists, circle represents Bloggers, triangle represents Comedians and square represents Boxers. Which set of letters represents Dentists who are only either Bloggers or Comedians?
A
LKCBB
LCC
FECD
KQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. ANT, CPV, ERX, ?, IVB
A
GTZB
FSYC
GTYD
FSZQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 43, 44, 46, 47, 49, 50, ?
A
54B
53C
51D
52Question 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
(10, 12, 14)B
(12, 14, 16)C
(18, 20, 22)D
(24, 26, 30)Question 48
Logical Reasoning
A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given the matrices. The column 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, ‘B’ can be represented by 24, 31 etc and ‘X’ can be represented by 56, 59 etc. similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘AXES’. Matrix I 0 1 2 3 4 0 L G D D I 1 F E H J F 2 J C M A B 3 D B I A B 4 L K D A D Matrix II 5 6 7 8 9 5 5 X Q W X 6 V T P X Q 7 U V T Z S 8 S P O O T 9 P W Y R N
A
44, 85, 21, 65B
44, 98, 40, 75C
10, 97, 31, 67D
23, 56, 11, 79Question 49
Arithmetic
Convert the 0.0068 in to vulgar fraction.
A
7/1250B
17/2500C
17/5000D
7/1750Question 50
Arithmetic
How many 3-digit numbers are completely divided by 4?
A
225B
224C
223D
222Question 51
Arithmetic
There are two buckets, smaller bucket can hold only 3/5th of the water as compared to the larger bucket. If 6,000 buckets of larger capacity are needed to fill a pond. Then how many smaller capacity buckets are needed to fill the same pond?
A
8000B
10000C
12000D
15000Question 52
Arithmetic
What is the value of the expression when \({a^3} - 5 + \frac{{128}}{{16a}},\) a = 2?
A
2B
5C
7D
8Question 53
Arithmetic
The height of the equilateral triangle is 9 cm. What is the radius (in cm) of the circle circumscribing the three vertices?
A
3B
6C
9D
12Question 54
Arithmetic
The area of a circular cricket ground is 24.64 hectares. Find the cost of making rope boundary at the rate of Rs. 5.40 per metre.
A
Rs. 9,600B
Rs. 9,504C
Rs. 9,802D
Rs. 9,876Question 55
Arithmetic
90% of X = 40% of Y and Y = a% of X. What is the value of a?
A
225B
125C
2.25D
1.25Question 56
Arithmetic
The sum of three numbers is 162. If the ratio of the first number to the second number is 5 : 7 and that of the second number to the third number is 5 : 3, then what is the second number?
A
35B
70C
80D
40Question 57
Arithmetic
S, T and U started a business by investing Rs. 4200, Rs. 6300 and Rs. 8400 respectively. S left the business after 3 months, T left 6 months after the business had started and U remained in the business till one year. At the end of one year the total profit is Rs. 6000. What is the U’s share (in Rs) in the profit?
A
4200B
3200C
4000D
3600Question 58
Arithmetic
The average of 6 consecutive integers is 15/2. What is the average of last three integers?
A
8B
9C
17/2D
7Question 59
Arithmetic
Simple interest on a sum for six months at 5% per annum is Rs. 65.5. What is the value (in Rs.) of sum?
A
2600B
2620C
1320D
2880Question 60
Arithmetic
The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs. 221. If profit percentage is 17%, then what is the selling price (in Rs.)?
A
1079B
1300C
1521D
1724Question 61
Arithmetic
Marked price of an article is Rs 3600 and selling price is Rs 3132. What is the discount percentage?
A
12%B
13%C
17.21%D
14.94%Question 62
Arithmetic
What is that least number that must be added to the product 684 × 686 to make it a perfect square?
A
685B
1C
684D
686Question 63
Arithmetic
Sumit and Amit undertook a work for Rs 7200. Sumit alone can do the work in 5 days and Amit alone can do the work in 4 days. If they work together, then what will be the difference (in Rs.) in the amount they receive?
A
800B
1600C
1200D
1400Question 64
Arithmetic
A man covers a certain distance by a train running at a speed of 50 km/hr and he covers the same distance back by walking at a speed of 5 km/hr. If his whole journey took 5 hours 30 minutes, then what was the distance (in km) of one side of the journey?
A
30B
25C
20D
18Question 65
Arithmetic
The second highest expenditure is for which item?
A
LabourB
PowerC
Raw materialD
RentQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the total expenditure (in Rs. lakhs)?
A
900B
1800C
2000D
1000Question 67
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing Taxes is ______ degrees.
A
40B
20C
60D
30Question 68
Arithmetic
Expenditure on Labour and Raw material constitute what percent of total expenditure?
A
33.30%B
44.44%C
40%D
30%Question 69
Arithmetic
The length of the diagonal and the breadth of a rectangle are 25 cm and 7 cm respectively. Find its perimeter (in cm).
A
124B
41C
82D
62Question 70
Arithmetic
If a regular polygon has 6 sides then the measure of its interior angle is greater than the measure of its exterior angle by how many degrees?
A
90°B
100°C
60°D
108°Question 71
Arithmetic
The curved surface area and the slant height of a right circular cone are 99 cm 2 and 9 cm respectively. Find its diameter (in cm).
A
3.5B
7C
14D
10.5Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (1/3 - cot60°)?
A
(2 - 4√3)/2√3B
(√2 - 1)/√2C
(1 - √3)/3D
(√3 - 4)/2√3Question 73
Arithmetic
∆XYZ is right angled at Y. If tanX = 15/8, then what is the value of sinZ?
A
15/17B
17/8C
17/15D
8/17Question 74
GK
Which of the following best defines free trade?
A
Imports are discouragedB
There are no restrictions on exports and importsC
There are no duties levied on exportD
Imported goods are made duty freeQuestion 75
GK
Non-Tax revenue can be increased by improving the working of ___________.
A
Commercial Irrigation ProjectsB
State Road Transport CorporationC
Electricity BoardsD
No option is correct.Question 76
GK
Which ruler of the Vijayanagar empire was the friend of the Portuguese Governor Albuquerque?
A
Devaraya IIB
Narsingh RayaC
Krishna Deva RaiD
Venkat IIQuestion 77
GK
A sector between the two longitudinal lines is known by which of the following name?
A
BeltB
GoreC
Time blockD
Time boxQuestion 78
GK
Which Indian territory was formerly known as ‘Black Water’ before Independence?
A
Lakshadweep GroupB
Andaman and Nicobar IslandsC
DiuD
Aliabetand KhadiabetQuestion 79
GK
Sitara Devi is associated with ________.
A
Manipuri danceB
Kathak danceC
Garba danceD
Hindustani VocalQuestion 80
GK
What was the name of the 11 th edition of bilateral naval exercise conducted in December 2017 by India and Oman near Muscat?
A
Naseem Al BahrB
DariyadiliC
Joha-al-NoorD
MohabbateinQuestion 81
GK
Which actor won the best actor award in the 64 th National Film Awards?
A
Manoj JoshiB
Akshay KumarC
Aamir KhanD
Manoj BajpayeeQuestion 82
GK
What is NOT right about Bangladesh’s flag?
A
It consists of a red circle in the middleB
It has a green backgroundC
The length to width ratio of the rectangle is 4 : 3D
The middle circle has a radius of one fifth of the lengthQuestion 83
GK
The oxygen molecule is ________.
A
MonoatomicB
DiatomicC
TriatomicD
PolyatomicQuestion 84
GK
Which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT? I. Acids are sour in taste and generate H+ ions. II. Acids are sour in taste and generate OH- ions. III. Bases are bitter in taste and generate OH- ions.
A
Only I and IIIB
Only I and IIC
Only II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 85
GK
In India, who among the following is also known as ‘the guardian of the public purse’?
A
Comptroller and Auditor General of IndiaB
Prime Minister of IndiaC
Chief Justice of IndiaD
Ministry of law and JusticeQuestion 86
GK
Which among the following is/are All India Service(s)? I. Indian Administrative Service II. Indian Police Service III. Indian Forest Service
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Both I and IID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 87
GK
______ is the source of energy and materials for human beings.
A
WaterB
SunlightC
FoodD
GasQuestion 88
GK
The somatosensory receptors in human beings detect ______.
A
tasteB
smellC
touchD
hearQuestion 89
GK
To make child labour free society, PENCIL portal was launched in September 2017 in India. What does ‘P’ stand for in ‘PENCIL’?
A
PartnershipB
PlatformC
PodiumD
PeopleQuestion 90
GK
Which vaccine company has developed Typbar Typhoid Conjugate vaccine that has received pre – qualification from the World Health Organisation (WHO) for global use?
A
Panacea BiotechB
Bharat BiotechC
BioconD
Bharat Serums and VaccinesQuestion 91
GK
As per the data released by the Income Tax Department in December 2017, how much percent of total population paid income tax in the assessment year 2015-16?
A
1.7B
5.7C
9.7D
11.7Question 92
GK
On 20 July 2017, Lok Sabha passed IIIT PPP Bill, 2017. The Bill seeks to allow 15 IIITs established on a PPP model to grant degrees. What does ‘PPP’ stand for?
A
Public Private PlacementB
Public Private PartnershipC
Public Private PickupD
Public Private PolicyQuestion 93
GK
Find the resistance (in mega Ω) of a wire of length 8 m, cross sectional area 2 cm 2 and made of a material of resistivity 120 Ω m.
A
1920B
4.8C
2.4D
960Question 94
GK
The slope of a Distance Time graph shows ________.
A
accelerationB
momentumC
massD
speedQuestion 95
GK
Air expands when it ______. हवा तब फैलती है जब यह ______ होती है।
A
is cooledB
is heatedC
is under pressureD
becomes more humidQuestion 96
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) In 2017, Wes Morgan captained the Premier League team Leicester City. B) In 2017, Romelu Lukaku played for the Premier League team Manchester United. C) France hosted the Tennis 2017 Davis Cup Final.
A
Only CB
A and CC
A, B and CD
NoneQuestion 97
GK
In Microsoft Word, ______ setting allows us to align the text at a particular point, or to create a tabular layout.
A
IndentationB
BulletsC
NumberingD
TabsQuestion 98
GK
Which of the following was not done during the time of Lord Curzon?
A
Partition of BengalB
Formation of Bhartiya Lok Seva MandalC
Establishment of the Famine CommissionD
Formation of Hunter Commission