SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

7 Mar 2018 • Shift 2

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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
imunize
B
immunaize
C
imunaize
D
immunize
Question 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. Writing also helped A - to improve the B - vocabulary, whether it was C - vernacular or English

A
CBA
B
ABC
C
CAB
D
BCA
Question 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". All the other subjects (has been reduced) to nameless and faceless extras.

A
have been reduced
B
have being reduced
C
has been reducing
D
no improvement
Question 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". A guest from Europe (was quite fascinate) by the papaya tree in my garden.

A
was quite fascinated
B
was quite fascinating
C
is quite fascinating
D
no improvement
Question 5
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Preserve a right, tradition, or idea in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected

A
Profane
B
Sacrilege
C
Enshrine
D
Blaspheme
Question 6
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly

A
Bequeath
B
Bestow
C
Accord
D
Supplicate
Question 7
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A thorn in the flesh

A
A minor discomfort which is easily ignored.
B
To fight despite being injured.
C
A source of continual annoyance or trouble
D
A person within close family whom you secretly hate.
Question 8
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A wet blanket

A
A safety net of precaution from fires.
B
A person who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm.
C
An extremely uncomfortable place to sleep.
D
A trick to shoo away unwelcome guests.
Question 9
Comprehension

do not break the _________ of a thought

A
continuity
B
continue
C
continuous
D
continuously
Question 10
Comprehension

Correct phrasing is _________ by rests,

A
regulate
B
regulates
C
regulative
D
regulated
Question 11
Comprehension

forms a distinct part _________ a composition,

A
for
B
at
C
of
D
to
Question 12
Comprehension

differs from the clause, _________ is a short sentence

A
what
B
which
C
whom
D
where
Question 13
Comprehension

a single idea that _________ a separate part of a sentence

A
form
B
forms
C
formation
D
forming
Question 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
Forcsable
B
Foreseeable
C
Fourseeable
D
Foreseable
Question 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. Priyanka said to me, “I don’t trust you.”

A
Priyanka said she don’t trust me.
B
Priyanka didn’t trust me.
C
Priyanka told me that she didn’t trust me.
D
Priyanka told me that she doesn’t trust me.
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 dog killed the cat.

A
The cat is killed by the dog.
B
The cat got kill by the dog.
C
The dog was responsible for killing the cat.
D
The cat was killed by the dog.
Question 17
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Saving the trees P : requires a much Q : bigger budget R : of European forests

A
PRQ
B
QRP
C
RPQ
D
RQP
Question 18
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Prim

A
Particular
B
Informal
C
Straight
D
Nice
Question 19
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Loathe

A
Abhor
B
Decline
C
Hate
D
Like
Question 20
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Implicit

A
Unspoken
B
Supply
C
Specific
D
Driven
Question 21
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Mordant

A
Kind
B
Complimentary
C
Bitter
D
Peaceable
Question 22
Comprehension

In the following question, the sentence is given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. The sharpness of our life comes when we bring more and more awareness to ________ moment.

A
each
B
each one
C
none
D
rare
Question 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. He had to _________ his theft.

A
repent for
B
repent in
C
repented
D
repenting
Question 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'. Live internet streaming requires an form of source media, an encoder (1)/ to digitize the content, a media publisher, and a content delivery (2)/ network to distribute and deliver the content. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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'. Her elegance (1)/ makes her (2)/ an attracting lady. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Lion : Den ∷ ? : ?

A
Horse : Stable
B
Cow : Grass
C
Lion : Carnivorous
D
Rabbit : Carrot
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 3 : 9 ∷ ? : ?

A
4 : 11
B
5 : 31
C
7 : 57
D
7 : 49
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. MRQ : PUT ∷ ? : ?

A
NOT : MNS
B
FRY : IUB
C
PEG : RGI
D
SAP : QYN
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A
Tiger
B
Ostrich
C
Lion
D
Cheetah
Question 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
11 - 12
B
13 - 14
C
17 - 18
D
19 - 21
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

A
JKL
B
EGI
C
OQS
D
KMO
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Flesh 2. Flexible 3. Flaw 4. Flick 5. Fleet

A
35124
B
45123
C
12453
D
24513
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 4, 7, 11, 18, 29, ?

A
45
B
30
C
32
D
47
Question 34
Logical Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. AZ, BY, CX, DW, ?

A
EU
B
EV
C
FW
D
GV
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

In a row, there are 12 professors between Akash and Bhumi and Akash being the first professor in the row. There are 6 professors between Bhumi and Charu. If there are 15 professors after Charu, then how many minimum professors are there in the row?

A
21
B
24
C
20
D
22
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Academic

A
Card
B
Made
C
Ice
D
Aim
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “FIR” is written as “33” and “LIT” is written as “41”. How is “TOM” written in that code language?

A
39
B
40
C
46
D
48
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '-' represents '×', '÷' represents '+', '+' represents '÷' and '×' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 7 × 10 ÷ 30 - 2 + 6 = ?

A
33
B
18
C
7
D
26
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 18 + 12 ÷ 9 - 30 × 16 = 10

A
+ and ×
B
+ and ÷
C
and +
D
÷ and ×
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

If 13∆3 = 20, 12∆7 = 10 and 12∆5 = 14, then find the value of 16∆2 = ?

A
14
B
4
C
28
D
8
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? PQPPPPP, PPQPPPP, PPPQPPP, PPPPQPP, PPPPPQP, __________.

A
QPPPPPP
B
PQPPPPP
C
PPPPPPQ
D
PPQPPPP
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

A street seller starts from his home. He pushes his cart 1 km East, then he turns North and walks 4 km, then he turns West and walks 9 km, then he turns to his left and walks 4 km. Where is he with respect to his home?

A
8 km West
B
10 km West
C
8 km East
D
10 km East
Question 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 the commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements. Statement I: Some pizzas are pancakes. Statement II: All bread are pizzas. Conclusion I: All pancakes are bread. Conclusion II: No bread is a pizza.

A
Only conclusion I follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Both conclusions I and II follow
D
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Question 44
Logical Reasoning

In the following figure, rectangle represents Web designers, circle represents Equestrians, triangle represents Poets and square represents Joggers. Which set of letter represents Joggers who are both Equestrians as well as Poets?

A
BDG
B
ABDG
C
BD
D
D
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. SUN, TWQ, UYT, VAW, ?

A
WCZ
B
XBY
C
WCY
D
XBZ
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 47, 44, 40, 37, ?, 30

A
32
B
33
C
34
D
31
Question 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
(5, 10, 15)
B
(7, 14, 21)
C
(6, 12, 18)
D
(8, 16, 28)
Question 48
Logical Reasoning

A word is represented by only set of number as given in any of the alternatives. The sets of number 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 Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first its row and next by its column, for example ‘B’ can be represented by 12, 41 etc. and ‘V’ can be represented by 75, 96 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘TEAR’. Matrix I 0 1 2 3 4 0 H E H I E 1 L I B K E 2 D G C I C 3 H J H E L 4 B B A E B Matrix II 5 6 7 8 9 5 Q P T Z W 6 O O N O Y 7 V T X W Q 8 U R S Q U 9 X V P Q W

A
57, 33, 42, 86
B
33, 58, 14, 76
C
11, 58, 34, 78
D
34, 97, 13, 86
Question 49
Arithmetic

The length of a string is 8 feet and 9 inches, which is divided into 3 equal parts. What is the length of each part in inches?

A
31
B
33
C
35
D
37
Question 50
Arithmetic

Determine the largest 4-digit number which is a perfect square.

A
9999
B
9702
C
9604
D
9801
Question 51
Arithmetic

Shaan got a total of Rs. 912 in the denomination of equal numbers of Rs. 1, Rs. 5 and Rs. 10 coins. How many coins do Shaan possess?

A
16
B
57
C
171
D
323
Question 52
Arithmetic

Two whole numbers are such that the square of the first number exceeds the square of the second by 112 and the ratio of the numbers is 4 : 3. What is the value of the smallest number?

A
3
B
4
C
12
D
36
Question 53
Arithmetic

Choose the CORRECT option about the two tangents drawn to the circle from the external point? (1) The tangents subtend equal angles at the centre of the circle. (2) The tangents drawn from the external point to a circle are equal in length. (3) The tangents are equally inclined to the segment which joins the centre to that point.

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 3 only
Question 54
Arithmetic

Consider the figure shown which consist of the triangle ABC which touches the circle with circle with centre at O. which of the following options is CORRECT?

A
AB - CQ = AC + BQ
B
AB + CQ = AC + BQ
C
AB + CQ = AC - BQ
D
None of the above
Question 55
Arithmetic

If price of oranges is increased by 30%, then a person can buy 12 oranges less for Rs. 208. What is the original price (in Rs.) of an orange?

A
2
B
4
C
8
D
3
Question 56
Arithmetic

Of three positive numbers, the ratio of the first and the second is 5 : 2, the ratio of the second and the third is 5 : 4. The product of the first and the third is 1800. What is the sum of the three numbers?

A
43
B
133
C
119
D
129
Question 57
Arithmetic

The ratio of milk and water in three samples is 1 ∶ 3, 3 ∶ 5 and 11 ∶ 5. A mixture containing equal quantities of all three samples is made. What will be the ratio of milk and water in the new mixture?

A
7 ∶ 9
B
5 ∶ 7
C
15 ∶ 13
D
9 ∶ 11
Question 58
Arithmetic

Average of 31 numbers is 19. If the average of first 8 numbers is 24, then what is the average of the remaining numbers?

A
17.26
B
23.25
C
26.2
D
25.45
Question 59
Arithmetic

The simple interest on a sum for 5 years is equal to 20% of the principal. In how many years will the interest be equal to the principal?

A
20
B
25
C
15
D
16
Question 60
Arithmetic

The ratio of selling price to the cost price is 13 : 17. What is the loss percentage?

A
23.52
B
27.74
C
18.62
D
19.45
Question 61
Arithmetic

Puneet purchased 5 dozen of oranges at the rate of Rs. 120 per dozen. He sold each one of them at the rate of Rs. 11.5. What is the profit (in percentage) of Puneet?

A
18
B
30
C
12
D
15
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the simplified value of \(\sqrt {18} - \frac{1}{{\sqrt 2 }}\)

A
5/√2
B
5√2
C
2√5
D
2/√5
Question 63
Arithmetic

Some carpenters promised to do a job in 15 days but 3 of them were absent and remaining did the job in 20 days. What was the original number of carpenters?

A
10
B
15
C
12
D
14
Question 64
Arithmetic

A truck moves at the speed of 90 km/hr after repairing and moves at the speed of 80 km/hr before repairing. It covers x distance in 8 hours after repairing. How much time (in hours) will it take to cover 4x distance before repairing?

A
48
B
40
C
36
D
28
Question 65
Arithmetic

In which year wee the number of deaths lesser than that of the previous year?

A
2013
B
2012
C
2014
D
2016
Question 66
Arithmetic

What was the difference in the number of deaths between the years 2011 and 2013?

A
3500
B
2000
C
2500
D
3000
Question 67
Arithmetic

The number of deaths in 2014 were than that in 2017 by _________.

A
50%
B
40%
C
20%
D
14.2%
Question 68
Arithmetic

If on an average Rs. 50 lakhs was paid as insurance for each death due to a road accident, then how much insurance was paid (in Rs crore) in the year 2016?

A
3750
B
4750
C
3250
D
4250
Question 69
Arithmetic

The side of an equilateral triangle is 14 cm. Find its area (in cm 2 ).

A
64√3
B
49√2
C
64√2
D
49√3
Question 70
Arithmetic

If the perimeter of a semi-circle is 36 cm, then find its radius (in cm).

A
7
B
14
C
13
D
26
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the curved surface area (in cm 2 ) of a right circular cylinder of diameter 28 cm and height 12 cm.

A
968
B
924
C
856
D
1056
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (tan30° - √3/2)?

A
-1/2√3
B
(2√3 - √6)/2√2
C
(2 - √3)/2
D
1/6
Question 73
Arithmetic

∆DEF is right angled at E. If cot D = 5/12, then what is the value of sin F?

A
5/12
B
13/5
C
5/13
D
13/12
Question 74
GK

In which one of the following places was Asia’s first Export Processing Zone (EPZ) set up?

A
Santa Cruz
B
Kandla
C
Cochin
D
Surat
Question 75
GK

In which year, the Railway Budget and the General Budget were presented separately?

A
1924
B
1947
C
1952
D
1977
Question 76
GK

The ruler of which dynasty of South India assumed the title of ‘Dharmaraj’?

A
Wakatak
B
Pallava
C
Kadamb
D
Western Ganga
Question 77
GK

Which of the following was a major industry in the Mughal period?

A
Pearl production
B
Silk cloth
C
Cotton cloth
D
No option is correct.
Question 78
GK

Which of the following is the largest satellite of the Solar System?

A
Titan
B
Miranda
C
Moon
D
Ganymede
Question 79
GK

Which geographical division of India is the oldest?

A
Northern mountainous region
B
Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain
C
Peninsular
D
Coastal plain
Question 80
GK

Who is considered to be the promoter of ‘Bhakti Movement’ in Bengal?

A
Chaitanya
B
Ramanand
C
Namdev
D
Ramanuj
Question 81
GK

Which of the following has become the first country in the world to pay equal salary to men and women?

A
Iceland
B
Denmark
C
Sweden
D
Russia
Question 82
GK

Who was conferred with the 2017 ‘Nobel Prize’ for Literature?

A
Bob Dylan
B
Kazuo Ishiguro
C
Oliver Hart
D
Yoshinori Ohsumi
Question 83
GK

The official ‘Residence-cum-office’ of the President of Bangladesh is called __________.

A
Dhaka House
B
Sonar Bangla
C
Bangabhaban
D
No option is correct.
Question 84
GK

Metals are generally ______. I. Ductile II. Malleable III. Poor conductors of heat

A
Only I and II
B
Only I and III
C
Only II and III
D
All I, II and III
Question 85
GK

According to Dalton’s Atomic Theory, the smallest indivisible particles of matter is called ______.

A
molecule
B
atom
C
compound
D
element
Question 86
GK

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

A
The President of India
B
Prime Minister of India
C
Chief Justice of India
D
Home Minister of India
Question 87
GK

Who among the following holds the office during the pleasure of President? I. Attorney General of India II. Governors of states III. Comptroller and Auditor General of India

A
Only I
B
Both I and II
C
Both I and III
D
Both II and III
Question 88
GK

Which of the following protects the inner lining of the stomach from the action of the hydrochloric acid under the normal conditions?

A
Villi
B
Mucus
C
Saliva
D
Digestive Juices
Question 89
GK

______ are details of appearance or behavior or in other words, a particular form or a particular function in the classification of organisms.

A
Speciation
B
Evolution
C
Characteristics
D
Illustration
Question 90
GK

97% of the total debt of all state power distribution companies has been covered till June 2017 under the ‘UDAY’ scheme. What does ‘D’ stand for in ‘UDAY’?

A
Debt
B
DISCOM
C
Distribution
D
No option is correct.
Question 91
GK

The Secret Zuma Mission for United States government was launched on board of SpaceX’s ______ rocket.

A
Falcon 9
B
Falcon 1
C
Falcon 3
D
Falcon 5
Question 92
GK

The ‘National Trade Facilitation Action Plan’ was formulated for the implementation of the World Trade Organisation’s ‘Trade Facilitation Agreement’ (TFA). It will be implemented in between the years ______.

A
2017-20
B
2018-20
C
2018-21
D
2019-22
Question 93
GK

The Government of India has been actively working on the provisions of ‘FRDI’ Bill, 2017. What does ‘D’ stand for in ‘FRDI’?

A
Destruction
B
Demand
C
Deposit
D
Department
Question 94
GK

Calculate the pressure (in Pa) if a thrust of 800 N is applied to an area of 16 m2.

A
128
B
100
C
64
D
50
Question 95
GK

The SI unit of acceleration is _________.

A
ms -1
B
m -2 s
C
ms 2
D
m/s 2
Question 96
GK

Warm air is ______.

A
heavier than cold air hence warm air rises up
B
lighter than cold air hence warm air moves down
C
lighter than cold air hence warm air rises up
D
heavier than cold air hence warm air moves down
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below is correct? A) Rafael Nadal won the Tennis 2017 Australian Open Men's Singles. B) In 2017, Maverick Viñales raced in MotoGP for Yamaha. C) In 2017, Lewis Hamilton raced in Formula One for Ferrari.

A
Only B
B
Only C
C
B and C
D
A and B
Question 98
GK

In Microsoft Word, first line and hanging are special forms of __________.

A
Alignment
B
Spacing
C
Effects
D
Indentation