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
imunizeB
immunaizeC
imunaizeD
immunizeQuestion 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
CBAB
ABCC
CABD
BCAQuestion 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 reducedB
have being reducedC
has been reducingD
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". A guest from Europe (was quite fascinate) by the papaya tree in my garden.
A
was quite fascinatedB
was quite fascinatingC
is quite fascinatingD
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. Preserve a right, tradition, or idea in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected
A
ProfaneB
SacrilegeC
EnshrineD
BlasphemeQuestion 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
BequeathB
BestowC
AccordD
SupplicateQuestion 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 troubleD
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
continuityB
continueC
continuousD
continuouslyQuestion 10
Comprehension
Correct phrasing is _________ by rests,
A
regulateB
regulatesC
regulativeD
regulatedQuestion 11
Comprehension
forms a distinct part _________ a composition,
A
forB
atC
ofD
toQuestion 12
Comprehension
differs from the clause, _________ is a short sentence
A
whatB
whichC
whomD
whereQuestion 13
Comprehension
a single idea that _________ a separate part of a sentence
A
formB
formsC
formationD
formingQuestion 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
ForcsableB
ForeseeableC
FourseeableD
ForeseableQuestion 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
PRQB
QRPC
RPQD
RQPQuestion 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
ParticularB
InformalC
StraightD
NiceQuestion 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
AbhorB
DeclineC
HateD
LikeQuestion 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
UnspokenB
SupplyC
SpecificD
DrivenQuestion 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
KindB
ComplimentaryC
BitterD
PeaceableQuestion 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
eachB
each oneC
noneD
rareQuestion 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 forB
repent inC
repentedD
repentingQuestion 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
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'. Her elegance (1)/ makes her (2)/ an attracting lady. (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. Lion : Den ∷ ? : ?
A
Horse : StableB
Cow : GrassC
Lion : CarnivorousD
Rabbit : CarrotQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 3 : 9 ∷ ? : ?
A
4 : 11B
5 : 31C
7 : 57D
7 : 49Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. MRQ : PUT ∷ ? : ?
A
NOT : MNSB
FRY : IUBC
PEG : RGID
SAP : QYNQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.
A
TigerB
OstrichC
LionD
CheetahQuestion 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 - 12B
13 - 14C
17 - 18D
19 - 21Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
JKLB
EGIC
OQSD
KMOQuestion 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
35124B
45123C
12453D
24513Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 4, 7, 11, 18, 29, ?
A
45B
30C
32D
47Question 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
EUB
EVC
FWD
GVQuestion 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
21B
24C
20D
22Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Academic
A
CardB
MadeC
IceD
AimQuestion 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
39B
40C
46D
48Question 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
33B
18C
7D
26Question 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
14B
4C
28D
8Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? PQPPPPP, PPQPPPP, PPPQPPP, PPPPQPP, PPPPPQP, __________.
A
QPPPPPPB
PQPPPPPC
PPPPPPQD
PPQPPPPQuestion 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 WestB
10 km WestC
8 km EastD
10 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 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 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 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
BDGB
ABDGC
BDD
DQuestion 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
WCZB
XBYC
WCYD
XBZQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 47, 44, 40, 37, ?, 30
A
32B
33C
34D
31Question 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, 86B
33, 58, 14, 76C
11, 58, 34, 78D
34, 97, 13, 86Question 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
31B
33C
35D
37Question 50
Arithmetic
Determine the largest 4-digit number which is a perfect square.
A
9999B
9702C
9604D
9801Question 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
16B
57C
171D
323Question 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
3B
4C
12D
36Question 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 onlyB
2 and 3 onlyC
1, 2 and 3D
1 and 3 onlyQuestion 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 + BQB
AB + CQ = AC + BQC
AB + CQ = AC - BQD
None of the aboveQuestion 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
2B
4C
8D
3Question 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
43B
133C
119D
129Question 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 ∶ 9B
5 ∶ 7C
15 ∶ 13D
9 ∶ 11Question 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
17.26B
23.25C
26.2D
25.45Question 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
20B
25C
15D
16Question 60
Arithmetic
The ratio of selling price to the cost price is 13 : 17. What is the loss percentage?
A
23.52B
27.74C
18.62D
19.45Question 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
18B
30C
12D
15Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the simplified value of \(\sqrt {18} - \frac{1}{{\sqrt 2 }}\)
A
5/√2B
5√2C
2√5D
2/√5Question 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
10B
15C
12D
14Question 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
48B
40C
36D
28Question 65
Arithmetic
In which year wee the number of deaths lesser than that of the previous year?
A
2013B
2012C
2014D
2016Question 66
Arithmetic
What was the difference in the number of deaths between the years 2011 and 2013?
A
3500B
2000C
2500D
3000Question 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
3750B
4750C
3250D
4250Question 69
Arithmetic
The side of an equilateral triangle is 14 cm. Find its area (in cm 2 ).
A
64√3B
49√2C
64√2D
49√3Question 70
Arithmetic
If the perimeter of a semi-circle is 36 cm, then find its radius (in cm).
A
7B
14C
13D
26Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the curved surface area (in cm 2 ) of a right circular cylinder of diameter 28 cm and height 12 cm.
A
968B
924C
856D
1056Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (tan30° - √3/2)?
A
-1/2√3B
(2√3 - √6)/2√2C
(2 - √3)/2D
1/6Question 73
Arithmetic
∆DEF is right angled at E. If cot D = 5/12, then what is the value of sin F?
A
5/12B
13/5C
5/13D
13/12Question 74
GK
In which one of the following places was Asia’s first Export Processing Zone (EPZ) set up?
A
Santa CruzB
KandlaC
CochinD
SuratQuestion 75
GK
In which year, the Railway Budget and the General Budget were presented separately?
A
1924B
1947C
1952D
1977Question 76
GK
The ruler of which dynasty of South India assumed the title of ‘Dharmaraj’?
A
WakatakB
PallavaC
KadambD
Western GangaQuestion 77
GK
Which of the following was a major industry in the Mughal period?
A
Pearl productionB
Silk clothC
Cotton clothD
No option is correct.Question 78
GK
Which of the following is the largest satellite of the Solar System?
A
TitanB
MirandaC
MoonD
GanymedeQuestion 79
GK
Which geographical division of India is the oldest?
A
Northern mountainous regionB
Ganga-Brahmaputra PlainC
PeninsularD
Coastal plainQuestion 80
GK
Who is considered to be the promoter of ‘Bhakti Movement’ in Bengal?
A
ChaitanyaB
RamanandC
NamdevD
RamanujQuestion 81
GK
Which of the following has become the first country in the world to pay equal salary to men and women?
A
IcelandB
DenmarkC
SwedenD
RussiaQuestion 82
GK
Who was conferred with the 2017 ‘Nobel Prize’ for Literature?
A
Bob DylanB
Kazuo IshiguroC
Oliver HartD
Yoshinori OhsumiQuestion 83
GK
The official ‘Residence-cum-office’ of the President of Bangladesh is called __________.
A
Dhaka HouseB
Sonar BanglaC
BangabhabanD
No option is correct.Question 84
GK
Metals are generally ______. I. Ductile II. Malleable III. Poor conductors of heat
A
Only I and IIB
Only I and IIIC
Only II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 85
GK
According to Dalton’s Atomic Theory, the smallest indivisible particles of matter is called ______.
A
moleculeB
atomC
compoundD
elementQuestion 86
GK
Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
A
The President of IndiaB
Prime Minister of IndiaC
Chief Justice of IndiaD
Home Minister of IndiaQuestion 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 IB
Both I and IIC
Both I and IIID
Both II and IIIQuestion 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
VilliB
MucusC
SalivaD
Digestive JuicesQuestion 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
SpeciationB
EvolutionC
CharacteristicsD
IllustrationQuestion 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
DebtB
DISCOMC
DistributionD
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 9B
Falcon 1C
Falcon 3D
Falcon 5Question 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
2017-20B
2018-20C
2018-21D
2019-22Question 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
DestructionB
DemandC
DepositD
DepartmentQuestion 94
GK
Calculate the pressure (in Pa) if a thrust of 800 N is applied to an area of 16 m2.
A
128B
100C
64D
50Question 95
GK
The SI unit of acceleration is _________.
A
ms -1B
m -2 sC
ms 2D
m/s 2Question 96
GK
Warm air is ______.
A
heavier than cold air hence warm air rises upB
lighter than cold air hence warm air moves downC
lighter than cold air hence warm air rises upD
heavier than cold air hence warm air moves downQuestion 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 BB
Only CC
B and CD
A and BQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Word, first line and hanging are special forms of __________.
A
AlignmentB
SpacingC
EffectsD
Indentation