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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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
essay
B
article
C
story
D
idiom
Question 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
revolution
B
abrogation
C
disposition
D
adjuration
Question 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
Unwise
B
Frugal
C
Careless
D
Improper
Question 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
Proper
B
Regretful
C
Dull
D
Invalid
Question 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
Indecent
B
Immoral
C
Decent
D
Offensive
Question 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
Powerful
B
Useless
C
Successful
D
Good
Question 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
QPR
B
RPQ
C
PRQ
D
QRP
Question 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 location
B
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
Humourosu
B
Humorus
C
Humorous
D
Humrous
Question 13
Comprehension

Enterprising skill is the ___of a teacher to see

A
able
B
ably
C
ability
D
capable
Question 14
Comprehension

inter-relationships______ and between

A
among
B
through
C
for
D
from
Question 15
Comprehension

academic pursuit _____a holistic manner

A
into
B
to
C
in
D
at
Question 16
Comprehension

These skills involve______ abstract and innovative ideas

A
understanding
B
understand
C
understandable
D
understandably
Question 17
Comprehension

anticipating the implications _____actions.

A
off
B
for
C
of
D
from
Question 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
Cascade
B
inundate
C
Sluice
D
Slobber
Question 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
Accord
B
Strife
C
Amity
D
Affinity
Question 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
have
B
has
C
has had
D
no improvement
Question 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
uplifts
C
uplift
D
no improvement
Question 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
ABC
B
СВА
C
CAB
D
ACB
Question 25
Comprehension

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A
raveshing
B
ravisheing
C
ravishing
D
ravesheing
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives.  Gun: Solider::?:?

A
Pen:Carpenter
B
Plough:Surgeon
C
Chisel:Sculptor
D
Sword:Doctor
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives.  $43:70:94:?$

A
121
B
134
C
144
D
169
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives.  FOT: GOW::RID: ?

A
RHG
B
AKP
C
SKG
D
LKN
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Crocodile
B
Rat
C
Snake
D
Lizard
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
$14-196$
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
LNPR
B
KMOQ
C
FHIK
D
TVXZ
Question 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
53241
B
12543
C
21534
D
235341
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.  $19, 25, 32, 38, 45, 51, ?$

A
58
B
59
C
62
D
64
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.  UMP, SKN, QIL, OGJ, ?

A
RHF
B
MFG
C
MEH
D
NEH
Question 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
H
B
K
C
R
D
L
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
ship
B
Late
C
Reserve
D
Last
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, "PRIME" is written as "VNRIK". How is "MICRO" written in that code language?

A
LIXRN
B
NRILV
C
VPQAN
D
NPVQR
Question 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
42
B
14
C
5
D
17
Question 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 x
D
x and -
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

If $18a1 = 34$, $19a2 = 34$ and $1803 = 30$, then find the value of $18a8 = ?$

A
6
B
16
C
20
D
8
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list?  AAAAAAA, BAAAAAA, BBBAAAA, BBBBAAA,___

A
BBBBBBA
B
BBBBBAA
C
AAAAAAA
D
BAAAAAA
Question 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 West
B
14 km East
C
14km West
D
22 km 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: 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 follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Both conclusions I and follow
D
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Question 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
F
B
BCDE
C
E
D
BCD
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.  WAX,YED,AIJ,CMP

A
ERU
B
EQV
C
DQV
D
DRU
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.  $57,69,81,93,?,117$

A
104
B
105
C
111
D
108
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
(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
41,56,44,55
B
33,78,44,99
C
40,88,11,95
D
55,33,41,40
Question 49
Arithmetic

Simplify $\frac{0.1x0.1x0.1+0.3x0.3x0.3}{0.3x0.3-0.3x0.1+0.1x0.1}$

A
0.09
B
0.03
C
0.05
D
0.04
Question 50
Arithmetic

Find the value of $\left(6 \left(8^{\frac{1}{3}}+64^{\frac{1}{3}}\right)^3\right)^\frac{1}{4}$

A
5
B
6
C
36
D
216
Question 51
Arithmetic

Determine the value of 'r' for which the equation $13x + 5 = rx + 18$ has no solution.

A
0
B
5
C
13
D
18
Question 52
Arithmetic

What is the value of $(2^3+5^2)(5^2-2^3)?$

A
9
B
49
C
561
D
571
Question 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 angled
B
Equilateral
C
Scalene
D
Obtuse angled
Question 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
66.66
B
25
C
33.33
D
50
Question 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
45
B
30
C
50
D
48
Question 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
4
B
5
C
8
D
6
Question 58
Arithmetic

If $23x + 23y = 184$, then what is the average of x and y?

A
2
B
4
C
3
D
2.5
Question 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
500
B
1100
C
700
D
900
Question 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
6.26
B
5
C
7.21
D
8
Question 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
90
B
63
C
69
D
72
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the value of $\sqrt{473+\sqrt{529}+\sqrt{256}+\sqrt{289}}??$

A
27
B
23
C
19
D
39
Question 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
8
B
7
C
9
D
10
Question 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
3.5
B
2
C
1.8
D
4
Question 65
Arithmetic

Which division scored the second highest marks?

A
E
B
B
C
C
D
G
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the ratio of average marks scored by Division E to Division B?

A
11:15
B
4:5
C
15:11
D
5:4
Question 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
7.5
B
30
C
22.5
D
15
Question 70
Arithmetic

Find the perimeter (in cm) of a semicircle of radius 14 cm.

A
144
B
46
C
72
D
92
Question 71
Arithmetic

The volume of a cube is $166.375$ $cm^3$. Find its side (in cm).

A
6.5
B
4.5
C
7.5
D
5.5
Question 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
17/8
B
8/17
C
17/15
D
15/17
Question 74
GK

The best solution for overcoming the evil effects of small and uneconomic holdings is:

A
Urbanization of rural population
B
Using capital intensive technology
C
Co-operating farming
D
rapid industrialization
Question 75
GK

Economic liberalization in India started with___

A
substantial changes in industrial licensing policy
B
convertibility of Indian rupee
C
doing away with procedural formalities for foreign direct investment
D
Significant reduction in tax rates
Question 76
GK

Which of the following elements were not found in Lothal as archaeological remains?

A
Couple Burial
B
Persian Seals
C
harbour
D
Fine variety of barley
Question 77
GK

Which ruler of Bengal gave a portion of Orissa to the Marathas?

A
Shaista khan
B
Murshid kuli khan
C
Alivardi khan
D
Sirajuddaula
Question 78
GK

In which of the following region midnight Sun is visible?

A
In Meduterabeab region
B
In equatorial region
C
In Arctic area
D
In the east of japan
Question 79
GK

Which separates the mainland of India from Rameswaram Island?

A
Palk Strait
B
Pamban channel
C
Ten degree channel
D
Nine degree channels
Question 80
GK

Who the following told, "Hunuz Dilli durast" (Delhi is still far away)?

A
Amir khusrow
B
Nizamuddin Auliya
C
Yahya Sirhindi
D
Moinuddin Chisti
Question 81
GK

Which of the following country is a part of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)?

A
China
B
Japan
C
Mayanmar
D
Sri Lanka
Question 82
GK

Dronacharya award is given for excellence in which of the following fields?

A
Sports
B
Gallantry
C
Coaching in sports
D
Social work
Question 83
GK

Officially what is the conventional name of Bangladesh??

A
Peoples Republic of Bangladesh
B
Republic of Bangladesh
C
Democratic Bangladesh
D
No option is correct
Question 84
GK

Which of the following is an example of thermosetting plastic?

A
Bakelite
B
PVC
C
Polyethylene
D
No option is correct
Question 85
GK

Which of the following is applied on the top of the matchsticks?

A
Red phosphorus
B
White phosphorus
C
Potassium sulphate
D
No option is correct
Question 86
GK

Under which Article of Indian Constitution, a person can move to a High Court if his Fundamental Rights are breached??

A
Article 36
B
Article 226
C
Article 254
D
Article 256
Question 87
GK

Local Government' is a subject mentioned in which list under 7th schedule of Indian constitution?

A
Union list
B
State list
C
Concurrent list
D
No option is correct
Question 88
GK

The saliva in human beings contains which enzyme?

A
Pepsin
B
Salivary Amylase
C
Rennin
D
Trypsin
Question 89
GK

Which among the following do NOT have a perfect pair of sex chromosomes

A
Only men
B
Only women
C
Both men and women
D
Neither men nor women
Question 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 India
B
Innovate in India
C
Introduce in India
D
No option is correct
Question 91
GK

What is the name of the crypto currency planned by Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd?

A
jiocoin
B
Recoin
C
Relcoin
D
Jioblock
Question 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
Cell
B
Compound
C
Compartment
D
Combined
Question 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
20
B
5
C
40
D
10
Question 95
GK

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

A
Uniform
B
linear
C
Translational
D
equilbrium
Question 96
GK

___is a measure of the moisture in air.

A
Density
B
Viscosity
C
Impurity
D
Humidity
Question 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 A
B
Only B
C
Only C
D
A, B and C
Question 98
GK

A huge network of millions of computer networks constitutes the ___.

A
Internet
B
Satellites
C
Electronic device
D
e-mail