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
ProximatB
ProximmateC
ProximateD
ProximmatQuestion 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
ABCB
CBAC
ACBD
CABQuestion 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 prepareB
Had preparedC
Had preparingD
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". I could see that the situation (have reversed).
A
Had reverseB
Had reversedC
Had reversingD
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. Look forward to
A
EschewB
AbstainC
ObviateD
AnticipateQuestion 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
LaxB
EmbedC
FlaccidD
AsunderQuestion 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
LastlyB
LastingC
At lastD
LastQuestion 10
Comprehension
Be it the citizens ________ the country
A
FromB
ForC
OffD
OfQuestion 11
Comprehension
India, perceived ________ in the distribution
A
DutyB
FairnessC
FaithD
InequityQuestion 12
Comprehension
Encouraged in a ________ environment.
A
CapitalisticB
CapitalismC
CapitalD
CapitalizationQuestion 13
Comprehension
And the spirit of ________ and driving high
A
EntrepreneursB
EntrepreneurshipC
EntrepreneurD
EntrepreneurialQuestion 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
FarenheitB
FahrenheitC
FahrenheightD
FahrenhistQuestion 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 stolenB
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
PQRB
RPQC
QRPD
QPRQuestion 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
StrongB
ShyC
BackwardD
AfraidQuestion 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
DeceptiveB
MysteryC
DelusiveD
FactualQuestion 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
BehindB
BetC
NecessaryD
OptionalQuestion 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
HastyB
RecklessC
IrrationalD
WiseQuestion 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
BrotherhoodB
MotherhoodC
FalsehoodD
MonkhoodQuestion 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
WereB
Were to C
HasD
Has beenQuestion 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
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'. To who (1)/did you (2)/speak last night? (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. Truth : Lie :: ? : ?
A
Big : SmallB
Pink : ColourC
Big : HugeD
Lawyer : BlackQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 5 : 25 :: 6 : ?
A
39B
37C
28D
36Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. FMR : ELQ :: ? : ?
A
PEN : QFOB
ZEN : XCLC
TGA : SFZD
SMP : UORQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Up – DownB
Big – SmallC
Run – FastD
Lie – TruthQuestion 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 – 144B
13 – 196C
15 – 246D
17 – 324Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
HSB
KPC
GRD
BYQuestion 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
32415B
12543C
45123D
45132Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 9, 13, 22, 38, 63, ?
A
96B
99C
84D
90Question 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
XVTB
YVTC
XUSD
ZUSQuestion 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
40B
38C
37D
36Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Information
A
FromB
ActionC
MotionD
NormQuestion 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
23684B
23847C
67834D
76384Question 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
17B
34C
28D
30Question 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
47B
-63C
18D
-30Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? ABABACCB, ABABCCAB, ABACCBAB, ABCCABAB, ACCBABAB, ________.
A
ABABABCCB
CCABABABC
ABABACCBD
ABABCCABQuestion 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 WestB
5 metres WestC
35 metres EastD
5 metres 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 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 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 Plumbers, circle represents Essayists, tringle represents Divers and square represents Asians. Which set of letters represents Asians who are Essayists?
A
EDBB
IEDC
EDD
FEDQuestion 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
DJZB
CIYC
CJYD
DKZQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 46, 45, 43, 42, 40, 39, ?
A
35B
36C
38D
37Question 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, 89B
20, 97, 41, 89C
99, 30, 24, 87D
33, 88, 31, 89Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the number which is NOT a prime number.
A
89B
87C
79D
97Question 50
Arithmetic
Which of the following is the largest among √2, ∛3, √4, ∛5.
A
√2B
∛3C
√4D
∛5Question 51
Arithmetic
What is the value of 13 × (49) (3/2) ?
A
4369B
4459C
4549D
4639Question 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
0.313B
0.347C
0.368D
0.381Question 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
5B
10C
15D
20Question 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
114B
112C
110D
108Question 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
1475B
1655C
1425D
1905Question 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 ∶ 2B
5 ∶ 3C
5 ∶ 4D
1 ∶ 2Question 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 ∶ 3B
16 ∶ 35C
4 ∶ 5D
40 ∶ 59Question 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
32B
24C
33D
25Question 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
4400B
6600C
7040D
6400Question 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
126.2B
108.2C
115.2D
105.2Question 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
342B
354C
334D
362Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the value of \(\sqrt {{2^6}\; + \;{{15}^2}}\) ?
A
17B
19C
15D
21Question 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
12B
15C
18D
24Question 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
60B
80C
90D
120Question 65
Arithmetic
The second highest expenditure is for which item?
A
TaxesB
Human resourcesC
TrainingD
TravelQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the total expenditure (in Rs. lakhs)?
A
2000B
1800C
2250D
2100Question 67
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing Training is ______ degrees.
A
27B
30C
33D
24Question 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
164B
82C
21D
42Question 70
Arithmetic
What is the measure of an exterior angle of a regular polygon of 5 sides?
A
72B
60C
45D
40Question 71
Arithmetic
The total surface area of a cube is 73.5 cm 2 . Find its side (in cm).
A
3.5B
4.5C
7.5D
5.5Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (1/3 – cosec 30°)?
A
(√6 – 1) /√3B
-1/2C
-5/3D
3/2Question 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
5B
4.8C
4D
5.6Question 74
GK
Which of following sectors do NOT come under tertiary sector?
A
ElectricityB
Business ServicesC
TransportD
TradeQuestion 75
GK
Money in India consists of ________.
A
paper currencyB
current depositsC
Metallic coinsD
All options are correct.Question 76
GK
Which of the following items was NOT exportable in the past Gupta period?
A
IronB
GoldC
TinD
SilverQuestion 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
SIALB
SIMAC
NIFED
No option is correct.Question 79
GK
How did the Lakshadweep islands of group originate?
A
Volcanic originB
Soil DepositionC
Coral originD
No option is correct.Question 80
GK
Use of an attractive masquerade or mask is associated with which of the following dance style?
A
KathakaliB
KuchipudiC
OdissiD
ManipuriQuestion 81
GK
The G-77 is a coalition of developing nation, what was the venue of G-77, 2017 summit?
A
IndonesiaB
EcuadorC
South KoreaD
ArgentinaQuestion 82
GK
Who among the following is a recipient of Padma Bhushan for the year 2018 in the field of Art-Painting?
A
Laxman PaiB
Arvind ParikhC
Sharda SinhaD
Ramachandran NagaswamyQuestion 83
GK
When was Pakistan's capital Islamabad was built?
A
In the 1940sB
In the 1950sC
in the 1960sD
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 IIB
Only I and IIIC
Only II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 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 IB
Only I and IIIC
Only I and IID
Only IIQuestion 86
GK
Which among the following does NOT hold their office during the pleasure of President?
A
Governor of StateB
Attorney General of IndiaC
Chief Election CommissionerD
Prime Minister of IndiaQuestion 87
GK
Who appoints Advocate General of State in India?
A
Governor of StateB
Chief Minister of StateC
Law Minister of StateD
No option is correct.Question 88
GK
Pancreatic juice requires which medium for their action?
A
AcidicB
BasicC
NeutralD
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
specimenB
fossilsC
antiqueD
phylogenyQuestion 90
GK
What does ‘J’ stand in ‘UJALA’ scheme being undertaken by the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)?
A
JeevanB
JyotiC
JagritiD
JagranQuestion 91
GK
What are names of two missions to be launched by NASA to explore the ionosphere?
A
SILVER and LOGOB
BOLD and BRIGHTC
LEO and GLOBED
GOLD and ICONQuestion 92
GK
The central government has set an ambitious target of raising how much amount from disinvestment in 2017-18?
A
Rs. 72,500 croreB
Rs. 1,00,000 croreC
Rs. 50,000 croreD
Rs. 25,000 croreQuestion 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, 2008B
Collection of statistics Act, 2015C
Collection of statistics Act, 2010D
Collection of statistics Act, 2012Question 94
GK
What is the heat released by a heating filament rated 20 W when it is kept on for 2 seconds?
A
40B
10C
80D
20Question 95
GK
If the Distance-Time graph is a curve then it represents ______.
A
uniform speedB
constant displacementC
uniform momentumD
non-uniform speedQuestion 96
GK
The centre of a cyclone is a calm area, it is called the _____ of the storm.
A
pointB
needleC
eyeD
limitQuestion 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 BB
B and CC
A and BD
A, B and CQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Word, ______ view shows how the document would look when it is printed.
A
Web LayoutB
Normal LayoutC
Reading LayoutD
Print Layout