SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

8 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
conturtion
B
contorsion
C
contortion
D
contursion
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. The absence of zebra A-to the life of B-citizens in most cities C-crossings has become a threat

A
BCA
B
BAC
C
CAB
D
ACB
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". Many novelists from the sub-continent (has provided) scathing accounts of this period.

A
have provided
B
have provide
C
have provides
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". Thus we (going) back to what might be termed as old values.

A
Went
B
Gone
C
Was going
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. Decrease or fade gradually before coming to an end

A
Surge
B
Accrual
C
Peter
D
Swell
Question 6
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Annoyed or irritated and quick to take offence at petty things

A
Appease
B
Mollify
C
Huffy
D
Soothe
Question 7
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Wet behind the ears

A
To take a bath.
B
Lacking experience or be immature.
C
To speak bad behind other's back.
D
Not able to eavesdrop despite trying hard.
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 of two minds

A
Behave smart at sometime and stupid at other.
B
Unable to decide.
C
Having a split personality disorder.
D
Trying to do two things at the same time.
Question 9
Comprehension

increasingly ________, illogical, and

A
Carelessness
B
Carelessly
C
Careless
D
Care less
Question 10
Comprehension

use of language ________ indulged reacts

A
Of
B
Then
C
If
D
At
Question 11
Comprehension

shows inaccurate thought ________ a confused mind.

A
And
B
But
C
So
D
Then
Question 12
Comprehension

in other ________ it is like the skin

A
Respectful
B
Respectfully
C
Respected
D
Respects
Question 13
Comprehension

as the medium ________ thought may

A
From
B
Of
C
For
D
To
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
Irresistable
B
Irresistible
C
Iresistible
D
Iresistable
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. Sita said, “Will he listen to such a man?”

A
Sita said would we listen to such a man.
B
Sita ask if he would listen to such a man.
C
Sita said would I listen to such a man.
D
Sita asked whether he would listen to such a man.
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. Lily was making a fort.

A
Lily made a fort.
B
A fort was being made by Lily.
C
A fort is made by Lily.
D
A fort made by Lily.
Question 17
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order. Today India looks P: to be on a course Q: of developed nations R: to join the league

A
PRQ
B
QRP
C
RPQ
D
PQR
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. Nefarious

A
Evil
B
Pleasing
C
Rotten
D
Infernal
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. Resolute

A
Agreeable
B
Determined
C
Constant
D
Faithful
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. Conscientious

A
Concentrated
B
Honest
C
Scientific
D
False
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. Sustenance

A
Extras
B
Injury
C
Aid
D
Blockage
Question 22
Comprehension

In the following question, the sentence is 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. We must join hands and stop corruption which is posing ______ to the development of India.

A
tolerance
B
radiance
C
hindrance
D
relevance
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. The dog runs ______ the street.

A
of
B
with
C
to
D
across
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 goal of personal development is to learn and apply that (1)/which enable us to attain emotional well-being, understanding, and (2)/effectiveness, and to share this knowledge with others. (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'. She reached to (1)/station barely (2)/on time. (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. Book : Pages ∷ ? : ?

A
Writer : Write
B
Pen : Write
C
Car : Tyre
D
Tyre : Round
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 553 : 551 ∷ 447 : ?

A
443
B
445
C
441
D
451
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

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

A
RQS : POQ
B
RAX : OXU
C
JKN : MNQ
D
ACD : CEF
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Zinc – Metal
B
Aluminium – Metal
C
Crocodile – Water
D
Gold – Metal
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
9 – 81
B
8 – 64
C
6 – 36
D
7 – 47
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
BE
B
SU
C
AD
D
OR
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Scrape 2. Scramble 3. Scream 4. Scornful 5. Scour

A
12354
B
35421
C
51243
D
45213
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 9, 13, 18, 24, 31, ?

A
39
B
35
C
40
D
37
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. XPK, VNJ, TLH, RJE, ?

A
PHB
B
OIA
C
OIB
D
PHA
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

In a row of swimmers Manish, is 23 rd from the left end. Ramesh is 11 ranks to the left of Manish. If Ramesh is 16 th from right end, then how many swimmers are there in this row?

A
28
B
27
C
30
D
29
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Source
B
Rise
C
User
D
Sour
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “FRAME” is written as “79635” and “TOWEL” is written as “21854” . How is “WORM” written in that code language?

A
9376
B
8193
C
9183
D
1593
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '-' represents '×', '÷' represents '+', '+' represents '÷' and '×' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 12 - 6 + 4 × 10 ÷ 16 = ?

A
14
B
2
C
24
D
5
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 18 - 2 ÷ 20 + 5 × 16 = 69

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

If -2@-4 = -8, -1@-8 = -8 and -1@6 = 6, then find the value of -1@7 = ?

A
95
B
-88
C
82
D
7
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XXXXXXYY, XXXXXYXY, XXXXYXXY, XXXYXXXY, XXYXXXXY, ______.

A
YXXXXXXY
B
XXXXXXYY
C
XYXXXXXY
D
XXXXXYXY
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

A marketing executive goes on his field work and walks 2 km North, then he turns West and walks 6 km, then he turns North and walks 7 km, and then he turns to his right and walks 6 km. Where is he now with respect to his starting position?

A
5 km North
B
9 km North
C
9 km South
D
5 km South
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: All cakes are pastries Statement II: Some bread are cakes Conclusion I: No pastries are bread Conclusion II: Some bread are pastries

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 Chefs, circle represents Choreographers, triangle represents Divers and square represents Americans. Which set of letters represents Americans who are either Choreographers or Divers?

A
CDE
B
EGI
C
DEH
D
BCH
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. MAN, ODR, QGV, SJZ, ?

A
UMD
B
VNC
C
UNC
D
VMD
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 192, 186, 180, 174, ?, 162

A
166
B
168
C
164
D
170
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
(13, 26, 39)
B
(15, 30, 45)
C
(17, 34, 51)
D
(19, 38, 59)
Question 48
Logical Reasoning

A word is represented by only 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 ‘J’ can be represented by 21, 14 etc. and ‘P’ can be represented by 95, 86 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘LITE’. Matrix I 0 1 2 3 4 0 C C F C H 1 F G G C J 2 L J F L J 3 B E M L M 4 H M D I M Matrix II 5 6 7 8 9 5 T W W Q T 6 R O X X Z 7 X S Z Z T 8 Z P W P V 9 P V N T R

A
14, 97, 42, 78
B
22, 77, 22, 58
C
24, 79, 12, 56
D
20, 43, 55, 31
Question 49
Arithmetic

Calculate the value of 0.77777 + 0.7777 + 0.777 + 0.77 + 0.7 + 0.07

A
3.86274
B
3.80247
C
3.85274
D
3.87247
Question 50
Arithmetic

A crate of egg holds one rotten egg out of every 25 egg in it. If 5 out of 8 rotten eggs are unusable and there are total 10 unusable eggs in the crate, then calculate the number of eggs in the crate.

A
380
B
400
C
420
D
440
Question 51
Arithmetic

What is the area (in square units) of the figure enclosed by the x-axis, the y-axis, and the line x + 2y = 6?

A
3
B
6
C
9
D
12
Question 52
Arithmetic

What is the number of decimal places in a cube root of a number having 27 decimal places?

A
3
B
6
C
9
D
27
Question 53
Arithmetic

Which of the following condition is sufficient to state that the triangle ABC and DEF are similar?

A
∠A = ∠D and ∠C = ∠F
B
∠A > ∠D and ∠B = ∠E
C
∠B = ∠E and ∠C < ∠F
D
All option are correct.
Question 54
Arithmetic

Which of the following option is CORRECT about the figure shown below?

A
OA – AR = OB + BR
B
OA + AR = OB – BR
C
OA + AR = OB + BR
D
None of these
Question 55
Arithmetic

If the edge of a cube is increased by 10%, then what will be the percentage increase in its volume?

A
30
B
31.3
C
136.1
D
33.1
Question 56
Arithmetic

Rs. 18200 is divided among X, Y and Z in the ratio of 1/3 : 1/4 : 1/2. What is the share (in Rs.) of X?

A
7000
B
4400
C
4200
D
5600
Question 57
Arithmetic

In what ratio must a mixture of 20% milk strength be mixed with that of 60% milk strength so as to get a new mixture of 25% milk strength?

A
7 : 1
B
4 : 1
C
5 : 2
D
9 : 2
Question 58
Arithmetic

What is the average of sum of the first 39 even numbers?

A
39
B
40
C
20
D
68
Question 59
Arithmetic

A sum becomes Rs. 2286 in 3 years and Rs. 2448 in 4 years at simple interest. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

A
10
B
9
C
8
D
11
Question 60
Arithmetic

Selling price of a fan is Rs. 4644. If profit percentage is 29%, then what is the cost price (in Rs.) of fan?

A
5900
B
3500
C
3800
D
3600
Question 61
Arithmetic

The marked price of a helmet is 30% more than its cost price. If the helmet is sold for Rs. 744 after a discount of Rs. 36, then what will be the profit percentage?

A
24
B
18
C
21
D
27
Question 62
Arithmetic

Which of the following statement (s) is/are TRUE ? I. 4√3 > 3√4 II. 8√2 > 2√8

A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Neither I nor II
D
Both I and II
Question 63
Arithmetic

S, T and U together can complete a work in 30 days. If the ratio of efficiency of S, T and U is 20 : 15 : 12 respectively, then in how many days U alone can complete the same work?

A
195/2
B
235/2
C
225/2
D
215/2
Question 64
Arithmetic

A train is moving at the speed of 90 km/hr. How many seconds it will take to cover a distance of 2275 meter?

A
96
B
91
C
86
D
93
Question 65
Arithmetic

In which year were the number of deaths greater than that of the previous year?

A
2013
B
2012
C
2014
D
2015
Question 66
Arithmetic

What was the difference in the number of deaths between the years 2012 and 2015?

A
6500
B
8500
C
7500
D
5500
Question 67
Arithmetic

The number of deaths in 2017 were greater than that in 2013 by _________.

A
50%
B
35%
C
62.5%
D
37.5%
Question 68
Arithmetic

If on an average Rs. 5 lakhs was paid as insurance for each death due to a rail accident, then how much insurance was paid (in Rs. crore) in the year 2014?

A
225
B
275
C
125
D
175
Question 69
Arithmetic

What must be the length (in cm) of the diagonal of a rectangle if its area and breadth are 120 cm 2 and 8 cm respectively?

A
34
B
17
C
15
D
30
Question 70
Arithmetic

If the measure of the interior angle of a regular polygon is 90° greater than the measure of its exterior angle, then how many sides does it have?

A
8
B
9
C
10
D
12
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a hemisphere of diameter 21 cm.

A
2235.5
B
2425.5
C
2040
D
1860
Question 72
Arithmetic

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

A
(2√3 – 1)/√3
B
(√3 – 4)/2√3
C
-1/√3
D
2/√3
Question 73
Arithmetic

In ∆XYZ measure of angle Y is 90°. If cosec X = 13/12, and XY = 1 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side YZ?

A
2.6
B
1.5
C
2.4
D
2
Question 74
GK

Disguised unemployment generally means________.

A
Large number of people remain unemployed
B
Alternative employment is NOT available
C
Marginal productivity of labour is zero
D
Productivity of workers is low
Question 75
GK

The State Financial Corporations have given assistance mainly to develop________.

A
Agriculture farms
B
Cottage industries
C
Medium and small-scale industries
D
Large scale industries
Question 76
GK

Which of the following Pratyahara king adopted the title of ' Adivaraha'?

A
Mihira Bhoja
B
Watsaraj
C
Ram Bhoja
D
Nagabhata II
Question 77
GK

Where did the telegraph line be laid first?

A
Calcutta to Agra
B
Agra to Jaipur
C
Delhi to Shimla
D
Raniganj to Calcutta
Question 78
GK

Equinox means the date when ________.

A
duration of day and night are equal
B
day is longer than the night
C
night is longer than the day
D
it is the shortest day and the shortest night of the year
Question 79
GK

Which of the following countries does NOT has the international border with India?

A
Pakistan
B
Bangladesh
C
Bhutan
D
Sri Lanka
Question 80
GK

Where was Guru Nanak Dev (the originator of Sikh religion) born?

A
Amritsar
B
Anandpur Sahib
C
Talwandi
D
Patna Sahib
Question 81
GK

The 48 th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting was held in which of the following countries?

A
Australia
B
China
C
Switzerland
D
France
Question 82
GK

Who among the following is NOT one of the recipients of Major Dhayan Chand Award for the year 2017?

A
Bhupender Singh
B
Syed Shahid Hakim
C
Sumarai Tete
D
Braja Bhushan Mohanty
Question 83
GK

Which of the following countries border touches with China?

A
Uzbekistan
B
Thailand
C
Vietnam
D
South Korea
Question 84
GK

Polycot is a mixture of which among the following?

A
Polyester and cotton
B
Polyester and wool
C
Rayon and cotton
D
Rayon and wool
Question 85
GK

Which of the following is Inexhaustible Natural Resources?

A
Air
B
Minerals
C
Forests
D
Coal
Question 86
GK

According to Dr. Ambedkar which Article is the most important article of the Indian constitution?

A
Article 21
B
Article 24
C
Article 32
D
Article 256
Question 87
GK

How many seats are reserved for women in Municipality?

A
1/5
B
1/7
C
1/3
D
1/4
Question 88
GK

How is the nitrogen taken up by the plants? I. In the form of inorganic nitrates or nitrites II. In the form of organic compounds III. Directly taken up from the atmosphere

A
Only I and II
B
Only I and III
C
Only II and III
D
All I, II and III
Question 89
GK

Which of the following relation is true regarding the amounts of genetic material contributed by the father and mother to the child?

A
Father ≫ Mother
B
Father ≪ mother
C
Father = Mother
D
No relation can be determined.
Question 90
GK

In August 2017, the Government of India decide to launch a new scheme named “AGEY”. This new scheme is a part of the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM). What does ‘E’ stand for in ‘AGEY’?

A
Enterprise
B
Energy
C
Express
D
Engineering
Question 91
GK

SARAS PT1N is how many seater passenger aircraft designed and developed by CSIR-NAL?

A
10
B
14
C
20
D
25
Question 92
GK

What was the debt-to-GDP ratio for the Financial Year 2016-17?

A
60.40%
B
49.40%
C
50.40%
D
55.40%
Question 93
GK

On 10 April 2017, Lok Sabha passed Constitution (123 rd Amendment) Bill, 2017. The Bill seeks to give Constitutional Status to ______.

A
National Human Rights Commission
B
National Commission on Backward Classes
C
National Finance Commission
D
National Commission for Women
Question 94
GK

What is the heat generated (in J) in a heating element of resistance 900 Ω when a current of 0.3 A passes through it for 10 seconds?

A
2700
B
810
C
405
D
1350
Question 95
GK

As the object covers unequal distances in equal intervals of time, it is said to be in ______ motion.

A
Uniform
B
Linear
C
Non-uniform
D
Equilibrium
Question 96
GK

The day-to-day condition of the atmosphere at a place with respect to the temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed, etc., is called the ______ at that place.

A
climate
B
ecology
C
environment
D
weather
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? A) In 2017, Glenn Maxwell captained the IPL team Kings XI Punjab. B) Roger Federer won the Table Tennis 2017 ITTF World Tour Grand Finals Men's Singles. C) Bernhard Langer won the Golf 2017 Senior PGA Championship.

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

In Microsoft Word, ________ provides information about the current document.

A
Drawing toolbar
B
View Button
C
Status bar
D
Tab stop