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
conturtionB
contorsionC
contortionD
contursionQuestion 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
BCAB
BACC
CABD
ACBQuestion 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 providedB
have provideC
have providesD
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". Thus we (going) back to what might be termed as old values.
A
WentB
GoneC
Was goingD
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. Decrease or fade gradually before coming to an end
A
SurgeB
AccrualC
PeterD
SwellQuestion 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
AppeaseB
MollifyC
HuffyD
SootheQuestion 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
CarelessnessB
CarelesslyC
CarelessD
Care lessQuestion 10
Comprehension
use of language ________ indulged reacts
A
OfB
ThenC
IfD
AtQuestion 11
Comprehension
shows inaccurate thought ________ a confused mind.
A
AndB
ButC
SoD
ThenQuestion 12
Comprehension
in other ________ it is like the skin
A
RespectfulB
RespectfullyC
RespectedD
RespectsQuestion 13
Comprehension
as the medium ________ thought may
A
FromB
OfC
ForD
ToQuestion 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
IrresistableB
IrresistibleC
IresistibleD
IresistableQuestion 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
PRQB
QRPC
RPQD
PQRQuestion 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
EvilB
PleasingC
RottenD
InfernalQuestion 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
AgreeableB
DeterminedC
ConstantD
FaithfulQuestion 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
ConcentratedB
HonestC
ScientificD
FalseQuestion 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
ExtrasB
InjuryC
AidD
BlockageQuestion 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
toleranceB
radianceC
hindranceD
relevanceQuestion 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
ofB
withC
toD
acrossQuestion 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
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'. She reached to (1)/station barely (2)/on time. (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. Book : Pages ∷ ? : ?
A
Writer : WriteB
Pen : WriteC
Car : TyreD
Tyre : RoundQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 553 : 551 ∷ 447 : ?
A
443B
445C
441D
451Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. FOM : CLJ ∷ ? : ?
A
RQS : POQB
RAX : OXUC
JKN : MNQD
ACD : CEFQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Zinc – MetalB
Aluminium – MetalC
Crocodile – WaterD
Gold – MetalQuestion 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 – 81B
8 – 64C
6 – 36D
7 – 47Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
BEB
SUC
ADD
ORQuestion 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
12354B
35421C
51243D
45213Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 9, 13, 18, 24, 31, ?
A
39B
35C
40D
37Question 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
PHBB
OIAC
OIBD
PHAQuestion 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
28B
27C
30D
29Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Resources
A
SourceB
RiseC
UserD
SourQuestion 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
9376B
8193C
9183D
1593Question 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
14B
2C
24D
5Question 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
95B
-88C
82D
7Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XXXXXXYY, XXXXXYXY, XXXXYXXY, XXXYXXXY, XXYXXXXY, ______.
A
YXXXXXXYB
XXXXXXYYC
XYXXXXXYD
XXXXXYXYQuestion 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 NorthB
9 km NorthC
9 km SouthD
5 km SouthQuestion 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 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 Chefs, circle represents Choreographers, triangle represents Divers and square represents Americans. Which set of letters represents Americans who are either Choreographers or Divers?
A
CDEB
EGIC
DEHD
BCHQuestion 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
UMDB
VNCC
UNCD
VMDQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 192, 186, 180, 174, ?, 162
A
166B
168C
164D
170Question 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, 78B
22, 77, 22, 58C
24, 79, 12, 56D
20, 43, 55, 31Question 49
Arithmetic
Calculate the value of 0.77777 + 0.7777 + 0.777 + 0.77 + 0.7 + 0.07
A
3.86274B
3.80247C
3.85274D
3.87247Question 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
380B
400C
420D
440Question 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
3B
6C
9D
12Question 52
Arithmetic
What is the number of decimal places in a cube root of a number having 27 decimal places?
A
3B
6C
9D
27Question 53
Arithmetic
Which of the following condition is sufficient to state that the triangle ABC and DEF are similar?
A
∠A = ∠D and ∠C = ∠FB
∠A > ∠D and ∠B = ∠EC
∠B = ∠E and ∠C < ∠FD
All option are correct.Question 54
Arithmetic
Which of the following option is CORRECT about the figure shown below?
A
OA – AR = OB + BRB
OA + AR = OB – BRC
OA + AR = OB + BRD
None of theseQuestion 55
Arithmetic
If the edge of a cube is increased by 10%, then what will be the percentage increase in its volume?
A
30B
31.3C
136.1D
33.1Question 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
7000B
4400C
4200D
5600Question 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 : 1B
4 : 1C
5 : 2D
9 : 2Question 58
Arithmetic
What is the average of sum of the first 39 even numbers?
A
39B
40C
20D
68Question 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
10B
9C
8D
11Question 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
5900B
3500C
3800D
3600Question 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
24B
18C
21D
27Question 62
Arithmetic
Which of the following statement (s) is/are TRUE ? I. 4√3 > 3√4 II. 8√2 > 2√8
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Neither I nor IID
Both I and IIQuestion 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
195/2B
235/2C
225/2D
215/2Question 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
96B
91C
86D
93Question 65
Arithmetic
In which year were the number of deaths greater than that of the previous year?
A
2013B
2012C
2014D
2015Question 66
Arithmetic
What was the difference in the number of deaths between the years 2012 and 2015?
A
6500B
8500C
7500D
5500Question 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
225B
275C
125D
175Question 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
34B
17C
15D
30Question 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
8B
9C
10D
12Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a hemisphere of diameter 21 cm.
A
2235.5B
2425.5C
2040D
1860Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (cosec 30° – 1/√3)?
A
(2√3 – 1)/√3B
(√3 – 4)/2√3C
-1/√3D
2/√3Question 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
2.6B
1.5C
2.4D
2Question 74
GK
Disguised unemployment generally means________.
A
Large number of people remain unemployedB
Alternative employment is NOT availableC
Marginal productivity of labour is zeroD
Productivity of workers is lowQuestion 75
GK
The State Financial Corporations have given assistance mainly to develop________.
A
Agriculture farmsB
Cottage industriesC
Medium and small-scale industriesD
Large scale industriesQuestion 76
GK
Which of the following Pratyahara king adopted the title of ' Adivaraha'?
A
Mihira BhojaB
WatsarajC
Ram BhojaD
Nagabhata IIQuestion 77
GK
Where did the telegraph line be laid first?
A
Calcutta to AgraB
Agra to JaipurC
Delhi to ShimlaD
Raniganj to CalcuttaQuestion 78
GK
Equinox means the date when ________.
A
duration of day and night are equalB
day is longer than the nightC
night is longer than the dayD
it is the shortest day and the shortest night of the yearQuestion 79
GK
Which of the following countries does NOT has the international border with India?
A
PakistanB
BangladeshC
BhutanD
Sri LankaQuestion 80
GK
Where was Guru Nanak Dev (the originator of Sikh religion) born?
A
AmritsarB
Anandpur SahibC
TalwandiD
Patna SahibQuestion 81
GK
The 48 th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting was held in which of the following countries?
A
AustraliaB
ChinaC
SwitzerlandD
FranceQuestion 82
GK
Who among the following is NOT one of the recipients of Major Dhayan Chand Award for the year 2017?
A
Bhupender SinghB
Syed Shahid HakimC
Sumarai TeteD
Braja Bhushan MohantyQuestion 83
GK
Which of the following countries border touches with China?
A
UzbekistanB
ThailandC
VietnamD
South KoreaQuestion 84
GK
Polycot is a mixture of which among the following?
A
Polyester and cottonB
Polyester and woolC
Rayon and cottonD
Rayon and woolQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following is Inexhaustible Natural Resources?
A
AirB
MineralsC
ForestsD
CoalQuestion 86
GK
According to Dr. Ambedkar which Article is the most important article of the Indian constitution?
A
Article 21B
Article 24C
Article 32D
Article 256Question 87
GK
How many seats are reserved for women in Municipality?
A
1/5B
1/7C
1/3D
1/4Question 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 IIB
Only I and IIIC
Only II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 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 ≫ MotherB
Father ≪ motherC
Father = MotherD
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
EnterpriseB
EnergyC
ExpressD
EngineeringQuestion 91
GK
SARAS PT1N is how many seater passenger aircraft designed and developed by CSIR-NAL?
A
10B
14C
20D
25Question 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 CommissionB
National Commission on Backward ClassesC
National Finance CommissionD
National Commission for WomenQuestion 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
2700B
810C
405D
1350Question 95
GK
As the object covers unequal distances in equal intervals of time, it is said to be in ______ motion.
A
UniformB
LinearC
Non-uniformD
EquilibriumQuestion 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
climateB
ecologyC
environmentD
weatherQuestion 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 AB
B and CC
A and CD
A and BQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Word, ________ provides information about the current document.
A
Drawing toolbarB
View ButtonC
Status barD
Tab stop