SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

7 Mar 2018 • Shift 3

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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
Proximat
B
Proximmate
C
Proximate
D
Proximmat
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. A nation’s progress A-requires many policies, many B-on many fronts C-plans, and actions

A
ABC
B
CBA
C
ACB
D
CAB
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". Nothing (have prepared) him for a continent that was a country, and a land of terrific complexity.

A
Had prepare
B
Had prepared
C
Had preparing
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". I could see that the situation (have reversed).

A
Had reverse
B
Had reversed
C
Had reversing
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. Look forward to

A
Eschew
B
Abstain
C
Obviate
D
Anticipate
Question 6
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Fix an object firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass

A
Lax
B
Embed
C
Flaccid
D
Asunder
Question 7
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Mind your language

A
To speak first and think later.
B
To put a lot of efforts to understand what the other person is trying to say.
C
Tell someone to speak politely.
D
To speak grammatically incorrect language.
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 ray of hope

A
Even in a very bad situation one should try to see a good thing.
B
Good days are sure to follow difficult ones.
C
Be very happy even if the reason is very small.
D
Something that provides a small amount of optimism in a difficult situation.
Question 9
Comprehension

India over the __________ five decades

A
Lastly
B
Lasting
C
At last
D
Last
Question 10
Comprehension

Be it the citizens ________ the country

A
From
B
For
C
Off
D
Of
Question 11
Comprehension

India, perceived ________ in the distribution

A
Duty
B
Fairness
C
Faith
D
Inequity
Question 12
Comprehension

Encouraged in a ________ environment.

A
Capitalistic
B
Capitalism
C
Capital
D
Capitalization
Question 13
Comprehension

And the spirit of ________ and driving high

A
Entrepreneurs
B
Entrepreneurship
C
Entrepreneur
D
Entrepreneurial
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
Farenheit
B
Fahrenheit
C
Fahrenheight
D
Fahrenhist
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. “German is easy to teach”, she said.

A
She says German is easy.
B
She told us that German was easy to teach.
C
She informed German was easy to teach.
D
She said that German was easy to teach.
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. Somebody has stolen my register.

A
My register has been stolen
B
My register has been stolen upon.
C
My register has stolen by somebody.
D
My register has been a steal.
Question 17
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The Greek plays P : maintain an extremely Q : particularly the tragedies, R : high intellectual level

A
PQR
B
RPQ
C
QRP
D
QPR
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. Demure

A
Strong
B
Shy
C
Backward
D
Afraid
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. Illusive

A
Deceptive
B
Mystery
C
Delusive
D
Factual
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. Behoove

A
Behind
B
Bet
C
Necessary
D
Optional
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. Judicious

A
Hasty
B
Reckless
C
Irrational
D
Wise
Question 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. Our honour and dignity lies in practicing truthfulness and in not being guided by ___________

A
Brotherhood
B
Motherhood
C
Falsehood
D
Monkhood
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. She ______ recovering in the hospital.

A
Were
B
Were to 
C
Has
D
Has been
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'. The earliest credible evidence of coffee-drinking or knowledge of the coffee tree (1)/appears in the middle of the fifteenth century (2)/as evident from the accounts of Ahmed al-Ghaffar in Yemen. (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'. To who (1)/did you (2)/speak last night? (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. Truth : Lie :: ? : ?

A
Big : Small
B
Pink : Colour
C
Big : Huge
D
Lawyer : Black
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 5 : 25 :: 6 : ?

A
39
B
37
C
28
D
36
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. FMR : ELQ :: ? : ?

A
PEN : QFO
B
ZEN : XCL
C
TGA : SFZ
D
SMP : UOR
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Up – Down
B
Big – Small
C
Run – Fast
D
Lie – Truth
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 – 144
B
13 – 196
C
15 – 246
D
17 – 324
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
HS
B
KP
C
GR
D
BY
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Read 2. Real 3. Ready 4. Rather 5. Ratify

A
32415
B
12543
C
45123
D
45132
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 9, 13, 22, 38, 63, ?

A
96
B
99
C
84
D
90
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. PCK, RFM, TJO, VOQ, ?

A
XVT
B
YVT
C
XUS
D
ZUS
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

In a row of girls, Shweta is 11 th from the right end. Mansi is 14 th to the left of Shweta. If Mansi is 12 th from the left end, then how many girls are there in the row?

A
40
B
38
C
37
D
36
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
From
B
Action
C
Motion
D
Norm
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “TRUMP” is written as “46321” and “GRAIN” is written as “76598” . How is “GRUNT” written in that code language?

A
23684
B
23847
C
67834
D
76384
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '-' represents '×', '÷' represents ' + ', ' + ' represents '÷' and ' × ' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 2 × 12 ÷ 32 - 5 + 4 = ?

A
17
B
34
C
28
D
30
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 14 + 8 ÷ 16 - 9 × 12 = 10

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

If -3 % 1 = 3, 3 % 6 = -18 and -7 % 4 = 28, then find the value of -2 % 9 = ?

A
47
B
-63
C
18
D
-30
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? ABABACCB, ABABCCAB, ABACCBAB, ABCCABAB, ACCBABAB, ________.

A
ABABABCC
B
CCABABAB
C
ABABACCB
D
ABABCCAB
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

A woman while shopping in a mall pushes her trolley 20 metres through an alley which is going East, then she turns to her left and walks 30 metres, then she turns West and walks another 30 metres, then she turns South and walks 30 metres and then she turns West and walks 25 metres. Where is she now with reference to her starting position?

A
35 metres West
B
5 metres West
C
35 metres East
D
5 metres 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 commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements. Statement I: No clocks are watches Statement II: No ornaments are clocks Conclusion I: Some watches are ornaments Conclusion II: All ornaments are watches

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 Plumbers, circle represents Essayists, tringle represents Divers and square represents Asians. Which set of letters represents Asians who are Essayists?

A
EDB
B
IED
C
ED
D
FED
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. TAP, WDS, ZGV, ?, FMB

A
DJZ
B
CIY
C
CJY
D
DKZ
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 46, 45, 43, 42, 40, 39, ?

A
35
B
36
C
38
D
37
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
(11, 13, 15)
B
(15, 17, 19)
C
(21, 23, 25)
D
(25, 27 31)
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 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 ‘B’ can be represented by 23, 42 etc and ‘N’ can be represented by 95, 96 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘SALT’. Matrix I 0 1 2 3 4 0 M E F J M 1 I D H J F 2 K F B B L 3 A J J C D 4 K D B E B Matrix II 5 6 7 8 9 5 P U W X Y 6 P U X R Y 7 R Z T O X 8 S V T R X 9 N N O X S

A
34, 58, 12, 89
B
20, 97, 41, 89
C
99, 30, 24, 87
D
33, 88, 31, 89
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the number which is NOT a prime number.

A
89
B
87
C
79
D
97
Question 50
Arithmetic

Which of the following is the largest among √2, ∛3, √4, ∛5.

A
√2
B
∛3
C
√4
D
∛5
Question 51
Arithmetic

What is the value of 13 × (49) (3/2) ?

A
4369
B
4459
C
4549
D
4639
Question 52
Arithmetic

What is the value of \(\frac{{{a^2}\; + \;{b^2}}}{{{a^3} - {b^3}}}\) , when a + b = 8 and a – b = 2?

A
0.313
B
0.347
C
0.368
D
0.381
Question 53
Arithmetic

If DE is parallel to BC and bisects the other two sides of the triangle ABC such that the ratio AD/DB = 5/13 and the length of the part EC is 26 cm. Then determine the length of AE (in cm).

A
5
B
10
C
15
D
20
Question 54
Arithmetic

The diameter of the driving wheel of a cart is 154 cm. Calculate the revolution per minute [RPM] of the wheel (approx) in order to keep a speed of 33 Kilo meter per hour.

A
114
B
112
C
110
D
108
Question 55
Arithmetic

A number is divided into two parts in such a way that 30% of first part is 25 more than the 20% of second part. 50% of second part is 33.5 more than the 60% of first part. What is the number?

A
1475
B
1655
C
1425
D
1905
Question 56
Arithmetic

Two vessels of equal capacity contains juice and water in the ratio of 5 ∶ 1 and 5 ∶ 7 respectively. The mixture of both the vessels are mixed and transferred into a bigger vessel. What is the ratio of juice and water in the new mixture?

A
3 ∶ 2
B
5 ∶ 3
C
5 ∶ 4
D
1 ∶ 2
Question 57
Arithmetic

In an alloy, aluminium and tin are in the ratio of 4 ∶ 5. In the second alloy, the ratio of same elements is 4 ∶ 7. If equal quantities of these two alloys be mixed to form a new alloy, then what will be the ratio of both of these elements in the new alloy?

A
2 ∶ 3
B
16 ∶ 35
C
4 ∶ 5
D
40 ∶ 59
Question 58
Arithmetic

Among four bags, the average weight of the last three bags is 18 kg and the average weight of the first three bags is 19 kg. If the weight of the last bag is 22 kg, then what is the weight (in kg) of first bag?

A
32
B
24
C
33
D
25
Question 59
Arithmetic

A sum becomes Rs. 8800 in 4 years at simple interest at the yearly interest rate of 25% per annum. What is the sum (in Rs.)?

A
4400
B
6600
C
7040
D
6400
Question 60
Arithmetic

Cost price of an article is Rs. 360. If the profit percentage is 32%, then what is the value (in Rs.) of profit?

A
126.2
B
108.2
C
115.2
D
105.2
Question 61
Arithmetic

Rohit buys a ball for Rs. 450 and sells it. Rohit gives two successive discount of 20% and 5% to the customer. What will be the selling price (in Rs.) of the ball?

A
342
B
354
C
334
D
362
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the value of \(\sqrt {{2^6}\; + \;{{15}^2}}\) ?

A
17
B
19
C
15
D
21
Question 63
Arithmetic

A work can be completed by 18 boys in 24 days. If 6 boys leave after working for 12 days, then how many days will be needed to complete the remaining work?

A
12
B
15
C
18
D
24
Question 64
Arithmetic

Two trains are moving in the same direction at the speed of 42 km/hr and 84 km/hr and their lengths are 320 meters and 380 meters respectively. What is the time taken (in seconds) by faster train to cross the slower train?

A
60
B
80
C
90
D
120
Question 65
Arithmetic

The second highest expenditure is for which item?

A
Taxes
B
Human resources
C
Training
D
Travel
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the total expenditure (in Rs. lakhs)?

A
2000
B
1800
C
2250
D
2100
Question 67
Arithmetic

The measure of the central angle of the sector representing Training is ______ degrees.

A
27
B
30
C
33
D
24
Question 68
Arithmetic

Expenditure on Outsourcing and Infrastructure constitute what percent of total expenditure?

A
33.3%
B
12.5%
C
15%
D
10%
Question 69
Arithmetic

The length of the diagonal and the breadth of a rectangle are 29 cm and 20 cm respectively. Find its perimeter (in cm).

A
164
B
82
C
21
D
42
Question 70
Arithmetic

What is the measure of an exterior angle of a regular polygon of 5 sides?

A
72
B
60
C
45
D
40
Question 71
Arithmetic

The total surface area of a cube is 73.5 cm 2 . Find its side (in cm).

A
3.5
B
4.5
C
7.5
D
5.5
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (1/3 – cosec 30°)?

A
(√6 – 1) /√3
B
-1/2
C
-5/3
D
3/2
Question 73
Arithmetic

In ∆DEF measure of angle E is 90°. If sec D = 25/7, and DE = 1.4 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side DF?

A
5
B
4.8
C
4
D
5.6
Question 74
GK

Which of following sectors do NOT come under tertiary sector?

A
Electricity
B
Business Services
C
Transport
D
Trade
Question 75
GK

Money in India consists of ________.

A
paper currency
B
current deposits
C
Metallic coins
D
All options are correct.
Question 76
GK

Which of the following items was NOT exportable in the past Gupta period?

A
Iron
B
Gold
C
Tin
D
Silver
Question 77
GK

In which session of the Congress was the slogan of the Simon Commission’s boycott?

A
Calcutta Convention (1928)
B
Madras Session (1927)
C
Surat Session (1907)
D
Nagpur session (1920)
Question 78
GK

What is the name of the second layer of the Earth's three concentric layers?

A
SIAL
B
SIMA
C
NIFE
D
No option is correct.
Question 79
GK

How did the Lakshadweep islands of group originate?

A
Volcanic origin
B
Soil Deposition
C
Coral origin
D
No option is correct.
Question 80
GK

Use of an attractive masquerade or mask is associated with which of the following dance style?

A
Kathakali
B
Kuchipudi
C
Odissi
D
Manipuri
Question 81
GK

The G-77 is a coalition of developing nation, what was the venue of G-77, 2017 summit?

A
Indonesia
B
Ecuador
C
South Korea
D
Argentina
Question 82
GK

Who among the following is a recipient of Padma Bhushan for the year 2018 in the field of Art-Painting?

A
Laxman Pai
B
Arvind Parikh
C
Sharda Sinha
D
Ramachandran Nagaswamy
Question 83
GK

When was Pakistan's capital Islamabad was built?

A
In the 1940s
B
In the 1950s
C
in the 1960s
D
No option is correct.
Question 84
GK

Which statement(s) is/are CORRECT regarding Dalton’s Atomic theory? I. All matters are made of very tiny particles. II. Atoms of different elements have different masses and chemical properties. III. The relative number of atoms is variable in any compound.

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

In a combination reaction there can be ______. I. two or more than two reactants II. two or more than two products III. only one product

A
Only I
B
Only I and III
C
Only I and II
D
Only II
Question 86
GK

Which among the following does NOT hold their office during the pleasure of President?

A
Governor of State
B
Attorney General of India
C
Chief Election Commissioner
D
Prime Minister of India
Question 87
GK

Who appoints Advocate General of State in India?

A
Governor of State
B
Chief Minister of State
C
Law Minister of State
D
No option is correct.
Question 88
GK

Pancreatic juice requires which medium for their action?

A
Acidic
B
Basic
C
Neutral
D
All options are correct.
Question 89
GK

Preserved traces of living organisms retained in the form of impressions of the body parts in the soil are called ______.

A
specimen
B
fossils
C
antique
D
phylogeny
Question 90
GK

What does ‘J’ stand in ‘UJALA’ scheme being undertaken by the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)?

A
Jeevan
B
Jyoti
C
Jagriti
D
Jagran
Question 91
GK

What are names of two missions to be launched by NASA to explore the ionosphere?

A
SILVER and LOGO
B
BOLD and BRIGHT
C
LEO and GLOBE
D
GOLD and ICON
Question 92
GK

The central government has set an ambitious target of raising how much amount from disinvestment in 2017-18?

A
Rs. 72,500 crore
B
Rs. 1,00,000 crore
C
Rs. 50,000 crore
D
Rs. 25,000 crore
Question 93
GK

On 26 July 2017, the Parliament passed the Collection of Statistics (Amendment) Bill, 2017. The Bill aims at amending the ______.

A
Collection of statistics Act, 2008
B
Collection of statistics Act, 2015
C
Collection of statistics Act, 2010
D
Collection of statistics Act, 2012
Question 94
GK

What is the heat released by a heating filament rated 20 W when it is kept on for 2 seconds?

A
40
B
10
C
80
D
20
Question 95
GK

If the Distance-Time graph is a curve then it represents ______.

A
uniform speed
B
constant displacement
C
uniform momentum
D
non-uniform speed
Question 96
GK

The centre of a cyclone is a calm area, it is called the _____ of the storm.

A
point
B
needle
C
eye
D
limit
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Roger Federer won the Tennis 2017 French Open Men's Singles. B) In 2018 IPL auctions, Rajasthan Royals retained Steve Smith. C) Serena Williams won the Tennis 2017 French Open Women's Singles.

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

In Microsoft Word, ______ view shows how the document would look when it is printed.

A
Web Layout
B
Normal Layout
C
Reading Layout
D
Print Layout