SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
8 Mar 2018 • Shift 3
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Question 1
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. I a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. His assistance (1)/ wasn't happy (2)/ with his job. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 2
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'. A very first time I used the internet I was very intimidated, (1)/ and thought that anyone who could use (2)/ such an elaborate thing must be a genius. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 3
Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selective the appropriate option. Neha told her an exciting ___________
A
essayB
articleC
storyD
idiomQuestion 4
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. Your_______ and attitude rather than your position and possessions ultimately decide your success and happiness.
A
revolutionB
abrogationC
dispositionD
adjurationQuestion 5
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. prudent
A
UnwiseB
FrugalC
CarelessD
ImproperQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Erroneous
A
ProperB
RegretfulC
DullD
InvalidQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternative, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Obscene
A
IndecentB
ImmoralC
DecentD
OffensiveQuestion 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Efficacious
A
PowerfulB
UselessC
SuccessfulD
GoodQuestion 9
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The aim of platonic P: into a God Q: philosophy was to R: exalt man
A
QPRB
RPQC
PRQD
QRPQuestion 10
Comprehension
A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of four given alternatives, select the one which best express the same sentence in passive/Active Voice. The cat teased the rat.
A
The rat is teased by the cat.B
The rat was teased by the car.C
The cat got tease by the cat.D
The rat was subject to teasing by the cat.Question 11
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. "Where do you come from?" asked the stranger.
A
The stranger enquired about my locationB
The stranger enquired where I came form.C
The stranger says where do I come from.D
The stranger asked where did I came form.Question 12
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
HumourosuB
HumorusC
HumorousD
HumrousQuestion 13
Comprehension
Enterprising skill is the ___of a teacher to see
A
ableB
ablyC
abilityD
capableQuestion 14
Comprehension
inter-relationships______ and between
A
amongB
throughC
forD
fromQuestion 15
Comprehension
academic pursuit _____a holistic manner
A
intoB
toC
inD
atQuestion 16
Comprehension
These skills involve______ abstract and innovative ideas
A
understandingB
understandC
understandableD
understandablyQuestion 17
Comprehension
anticipating the implications _____actions.
A
offB
forC
ofD
fromQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. At short notice
A
With little warning or time for preparation.B
To ignore something important at your own peril.C
To notice a small leak which can sink a ship.D
Inform somebody that they are fired from a job.Question 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Alphabet soup
A
A beautiful poem.B
A text which nourishes your soul.C
A book that is close to your heart.D
A confusing or confused mixture of things.Question 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth
A
CascadeB
inundateC
SluiceD
SlobberQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues
A
AccordB
StrifeC
AmityD
AffinityQuestion 22
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". In the early 1970s we ( had ) the kerosene stove.
A
haveB
hasC
has hadD
no improvementQuestion 23
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". Bonding with friends and extended family can be ( uplifted ).
A
uplifting B
upliftsC
upliftD
no improvementQuestion 24
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. On some easy days when I am at A-home, we chat and she B-more into her life C-lets me peek a bit
A
ABCB
СВАC
CABD
ACBQuestion 25
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
raveshingB
ravisheingC
ravishingD
ravesheingQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Gun: Solider::?:?
A
Pen:CarpenterB
Plough:SurgeonC
Chisel:SculptorD
Sword:DoctorQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. $43:70:94:?$
A
121B
134C
144D
169Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. FOT: GOW::RID: ?
A
RHGB
AKPC
SKGD
LKNQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
CrocodileB
RatC
SnakeD
LizardQuestion 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
$14-196$B
$16-256$C
$12-144$D
$18-344$Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
LNPRB
KMOQC
FHIKD
TVXZQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Radiant 2. Racial 3. Raider 4. Ramble 5. Radical
A
53241B
12543C
21534D
235341Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. $19, 25, 32, 38, 45, 51, ?$
A
58B
59C
62D
64Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. UMP, SKN, QIL, OGJ, ?
A
RHFB
MFGC
MEHD
NEHQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
K is 5 years older to H. H is 3 years younger to R. R is 6 years older to C. C is 7 years younger to L. Who is the eldest?
A
HB
KC
RD
LQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Realtionship
A
shipB
LateC
ReserveD
LastQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, "PRIME" is written as "VNRIK". How is "MICRO" written in that code language?
A
LIXRNB
NRILVC
VPQAND
NPVQRQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '-' represents 'x', '÷' represents '+', '+' represents '÷' and 'x' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. $160 + 8 \times 30 \div 4 - 6 = ?$
A
42B
14C
5D
17Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? $13 - 14 \div 30 \times 7 + 15 = 13$
A
+ and ÷B
- and +C
÷ and xD
x and -Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If $18a1 = 34$, $19a2 = 34$ and $1803 = 30$, then find the value of $18a8 = ?$
A
6B
16C
20D
8Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? AAAAAAA, BAAAAAA, BBBAAAA, BBBBAAA,___
A
BBBBBBAB
BBBBBAAC
AAAAAAAD
BAAAAAAQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
An office worker walks 4 km East from his home to reach a taxi-stand. He catches a taxi from there which goes 10 km South, then the taxi turns right and goes a further 15 km. Here he gets down and takes a bus. This bus travels 2 km North, then travels 3 km West then it turns to its right and travels 8 km to reach the man's office. Where is this man's office with respect to his home?
A
22 km WestB
14 km EastC
14km WestD
22 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 commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements. Statement I: Some buttons are switches Statement II: All buttons are connectors Conclusion I: Some switches are connectors Conclusion II: Some connectors are buttons
A
Only conclusion I followsB
Only conclusion II followsC
Both conclusions I and followD
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II followsQuestion 44
Logical Reasoning
In the following figure, rectangle represents Cartoonists, triangle represents Potters and square represents Boxers. Which set of letters represents Boxers who are not Cartoonists?
A
FB
BCDEC
ED
BCDQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. WAX,YED,AIJ,CMP
A
ERUB
EQVC
DQVD
DRUQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. $57,69,81,93,?,117$
A
104B
105C
111D
108Question 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
(9,11,14)B
(13,15,18)C
(17,19,22)D
(21,23,28)Question 48
Logical Reasoning
A word is represented by only set of numbers as given by any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers givn in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The colums and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and hat of Matrix-II are Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter matrices can be represented first by its row by its row and next by its column, for example 'K' can be represented by 24,32 etc and 'X' can be represented by 57,98 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word 'WELD'. Matrix I 0 1 2 3 4 0 D L J L J 1 G M I B I 2 I K M J K 3 K C K E C 4 D L A M F Matrix II 5 6 7 8 9 5 W Z X O T 6 Y R S Z P 7 V P O Q W 8 N O R O N 9 V W T X U
A
41,56,44,55B
33,78,44,99C
40,88,11,95D
55,33,41,40Question 49
Arithmetic
Simplify $\frac{0.1x0.1x0.1+0.3x0.3x0.3}{0.3x0.3-0.3x0.1+0.1x0.1}$
A
0.09B
0.03C
0.05D
0.04Question 50
Arithmetic
Find the value of $\left(6 \left(8^{\frac{1}{3}}+64^{\frac{1}{3}}\right)^3\right)^\frac{1}{4}$
A
5B
6C
36D
216Question 51
Arithmetic
Determine the value of 'r' for which the equation $13x + 5 = rx + 18$ has no solution.
A
0B
5C
13D
18Question 52
Arithmetic
What is the value of $(2^3+5^2)(5^2-2^3)?$
A
9B
49C
561D
571Question 53
Arithmetic
If a triangle has its orthocenter and centroid of equal length, then which of the following is TRUE about the triangle?
A
Right angledB
EquilateralC
ScaleneD
Obtuse angledQuestion 54
Arithmetic
If the side AB of an equilateral triangle ABC is equal to 12 cm. Calculate the length(in cm) of the AO, if O is the centroid of the triangle.
A
$2\sqrt{3}$B
$3\sqrt{3}$C
$4\sqrt{3}$D
$9\sqrt{3}$Question 55
Arithmetic
If $A = 400$ and $B = 600$, then A is how much percentage less than B?
A
66.66B
25C
33.33D
50Question 56
Arithmetic
The ratio of two numbers is $2: 3$. If the sum of both the numbers is 75, then what is the larger number among both the numbers?
A
45B
30C
50D
48Question 57
Arithmetic
Mohit and Anshu invested some money in a business in the ratio $8 : 15$ respectively. After 9 months Mohit withdraws his capital. If they receive profits in the ratio $4: 5$, then for how many months did Anshu invest in the business?
A
4B
5C
8D
6Question 58
Arithmetic
If $23x + 23y = 184$, then what is the average of x and y?
A
2B
4C
3D
2.5Question 59
Arithmetic
An equal sum is invested in two different schemes. One scheme gives simple interest and the other gives compound interest (annual compounding). The sum of interest obtained after 2 years from both the schemes is Rs 2961. If both schemes have 23% per annum interest rate, then what is the first year interest (in Rs) of simple interest scheme?
A
500B
1100C
700D
900Question 60
Arithmetic
Selling price of a watch is Rs 966 and profit percentage is 15%. If selling price is Rs 798, then what will be the loss percentage?
A
6.26B
5C
7.21D
8Question 61
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper wants to earn 33% profit on an article after offering 30% discount. By how much percentage more he should mark the price of his article above cost price?
A
90B
63C
69D
72Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the value of $\sqrt{473+\sqrt{529}+\sqrt{256}+\sqrt{289}}??$
A
27B
23C
19D
39Question 63
Arithmetic
Two taps X and Y can fill a tank in 15 hours and 20 hours respectively. If the two taps are opened at 2 p.m., then at what time (in p.m.) should the tap X be closed to completely fill the tank at exactly 2 a.m.?
A
8B
7C
9D
10Question 64
Arithmetic
If Ram walks at the speed of 3 km/hr, then he reaches his school 6 minutes late but if he walks at the speed of 4 km/hr, then he reaches 4 minutes before the scheduled time. What is the distance (in km) of his school from his house?
A
3.5B
2C
1.8D
4Question 65
Arithmetic
Which division scored the second highest marks?
A
EB
BC
CD
GQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of average marks scored by Division E to Division B?
A
11:15B
4:5C
15:11D
5:4Question 67
Arithmetic
Average marks of division C were lesser than that of division E by___
A
10%B
5%C
6.67%D
7.77%Question 68
Arithmetic
If all students of Division D got bonus 5 marks each their new average marks would increase by how much?
A
15%B
25%C
5%D
20%Question 69
Arithmetic
The perimeter and the length of one of the diagonals of a rhombus is 34 cm and 8 cm respectively. Find the length of its other diagonal (in cm).
A
7.5B
30C
22.5D
15Question 70
Arithmetic
Find the perimeter (in cm) of a semicircle of radius 14 cm.
A
144B
46C
72D
92Question 71
Arithmetic
The volume of a cube is $166.375$ $cm^3$. Find its side (in cm).
A
6.5B
4.5C
7.5D
5.5Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of $(\cos45^\circ + 1/3)$ ?
A
$2+\sqrt{3}$B
$(2\sqrt{2}+ 1)/\sqrt{2}$C
$(3+\sqrt{2})/3\sqrt{2}$D
$5/\sqrt{3}$Question 73
Arithmetic
\(\Delta\) DEF is right angled at E. If $\cos D = 8/17$, then what is the value of $\sec F$ ?
A
17/8B
8/17C
17/15D
15/17Question 74
GK
The best solution for overcoming the evil effects of small and uneconomic holdings is:
A
Urbanization of rural populationB
Using capital intensive technologyC
Co-operating farmingD
rapid industrializationQuestion 75
GK
Economic liberalization in India started with___
A
substantial changes in industrial licensing policyB
convertibility of Indian rupeeC
doing away with procedural formalities for foreign direct investmentD
Significant reduction in tax ratesQuestion 76
GK
Which of the following elements were not found in Lothal as archaeological remains?
A
Couple BurialB
Persian SealsC
harbourD
Fine variety of barleyQuestion 77
GK
Which ruler of Bengal gave a portion of Orissa to the Marathas?
A
Shaista khanB
Murshid kuli khanC
Alivardi khanD
SirajuddaulaQuestion 78
GK
In which of the following region midnight Sun is visible?
A
In Meduterabeab regionB
In equatorial regionC
In Arctic areaD
In the east of japanQuestion 79
GK
Which separates the mainland of India from Rameswaram Island?
A
Palk StraitB
Pamban channelC
Ten degree channelD
Nine degree channelsQuestion 80
GK
Who the following told, "Hunuz Dilli durast" (Delhi is still far away)?
A
Amir khusrowB
Nizamuddin AuliyaC
Yahya SirhindiD
Moinuddin ChistiQuestion 81
GK
Which of the following country is a part of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)?
A
ChinaB
JapanC
MayanmarD
Sri LankaQuestion 82
GK
Dronacharya award is given for excellence in which of the following fields?
A
SportsB
GallantryC
Coaching in sportsD
Social workQuestion 83
GK
Officially what is the conventional name of Bangladesh??
A
Peoples Republic of BangladeshB
Republic of BangladeshC
Democratic BangladeshD
No option is correctQuestion 84
GK
Which of the following is an example of thermosetting plastic?
A
BakeliteB
PVCC
PolyethyleneD
No option is correctQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following is applied on the top of the matchsticks?
A
Red phosphorusB
White phosphorusC
Potassium sulphateD
No option is correctQuestion 86
GK
Under which Article of Indian Constitution, a person can move to a High Court if his Fundamental Rights are breached??
A
Article 36B
Article 226C
Article 254D
Article 256Question 87
GK
Local Government' is a subject mentioned in which list under 7th schedule of Indian constitution?
A
Union listB
State listC
Concurrent listD
No option is correctQuestion 88
GK
The saliva in human beings contains which enzyme?
A
PepsinB
Salivary AmylaseC
RenninD
TrypsinQuestion 89
GK
Which among the following do NOT have a perfect pair of sex chromosomes
A
Only menB
Only womenC
Both men and womenD
Neither men nor womenQuestion 90
GK
In June 2017, National Biopharma Mission named 'i3' was launched. This mission is aimed to accelerate biopharma critical development in the country. What does 'i3' stand for?
A
Invest in IndiaB
Innovate in IndiaC
Introduce in IndiaD
No option is correctQuestion 91
GK
What is the name of the crypto currency planned by Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd?
A
jiocoinB
RecoinC
RelcoinD
JioblockQuestion 92
GK
CIPAM is planning to launch a scheme for raising intellectual property rights awareness at a cost of Rs 29.7 crore. What does 'C' stand for in 'CIPAM'?
A
CellB
CompoundC
CompartmentD
CombinedQuestion 93
GK
From May 2017, the Real Estate Act has come into effect. The act mandates depositing how much of the funds collected from buyers?
A
50%B
40%C
70%D
80%Question 94
GK
Find the work done (in J) when a charge of 10 C moves across a potential difference of 2 V.
A
20B
5C
40D
10Question 95
GK
As the object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time, it is said to be in___motion.
A
UniformB
linearC
TranslationalD
equilbriumQuestion 96
GK
___is a measure of the moisture in air.
A
DensityB
ViscosityC
ImpurityD
HumidityQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Lewis Hamilton won the Formula One 2017 United States Grand Prix. B) Sebastian Vettel won the Formula One 2017 Singapore Grand Prix. C) Garbine Muguruza won the Tennis 2017 French Open Women's Sin gles.
A
Only AB
Only BC
Only CD
A, B and CQuestion 98
GK
A huge network of millions of computer networks constitutes the ___.
A
InternetB
SatellitesC
Electronic deviceD
e-mail