SSC-CHSL 2018 Questions

11 Jul 2019 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Comprehension

Select the number-pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two numbers of the following number-pair.  20:30

A
12:23
B
6:14
C
30:42
D
16:36
Question 2
Comprehension

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?  2, 3, 8, 31, ?

A
154
B
134
C
105
D
95
Question 3
Comprehension

Dice' is related to 'Cube' in the same way as 'Ball' is related to '____'.

A
Sphere
B
Line
C
Cone
D
Cube
Question 4
Comprehension

Shyam is Riya's brother. Mohini is Anuj's mother. Riya is Ram's daughter. Anuj is Shyam's brother. What is Mohini's relationship to Ram?

A
daughter
B
mother
C
sister
D
wife
Question 5
Comprehension

Arrange the following words as they appear in the English Dictionary.  1. Chairman 2. Challan  3. Chaos  4. Champion  5. Changing

A
1, 2, 4, 5, 3
B
1, 4, 2, 3, 5
C
1, 3, 4, 2, 5
D
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Question 6
Comprehension

How many squares are present in the following figure?

A
17
B
19
C
23
D
21
Question 7
Comprehension

Select the option that is related to the third letter-pair in the same way as the second letter-pair is related to the first letter-pair.  FU : UF :: RS : ?

A
IH
B
GH
C
IP
D
JH
Question 8
Comprehension

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.  (35, 48, 83)

A
(24, 49, 75)
B
(15, 24, 39)
C
(25, 49, 91)
D
(15, 25, 41)
Question 9
Comprehension

Select the option that is related to the third letter-pair in the same way as the second letter-pair is related to the first letter-pair.  GP : TK :: DR : ?

A
WI
B
WX
C
VU
D
IW
Question 10
Comprehension

Which two signs should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct?  10 + 18 - 20 × 100 ÷ 5 = 27

A
× and -
B
+ and ÷
C
× and ÷
D
+ and -
Question 11
Comprehension

If WIND is coded as 414923 and CARDS is coded as 1941813, then how will ORIENT be coded as?

A
2014591815
B
2013591815
C
2014581815
D
1518951420
Question 12
Comprehension

Three of the following four numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the number that is different from the rest.

A
7815
B
6915
C
8715
D
8915
Question 13
Comprehension

Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd word out.

A
Tomato
B
Onion
C
Egg
D
Potato
Question 14
Comprehension

If it was a Saturday on 10 November 2018, what was the day of the week on 15 August 2017?

A
Monday
B
Tuesday
C
Sunday
D
Friday
Question 15
Comprehension

In a code language, THRUST is written as UJUYXZ. How will WOOD be written as in that language?

A
XQRH
B
XQRI
C
XORH
D
XQSH
Question 16
Comprehension

Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements:  All knifes are axes.  All axes are swords.  All saws are swords.  Conclusions:  I. All swords are knifes.  II. Some swords are axes.  III. Some swords are saws.

A
Only conclusions II and III follow.
B
Only conclusions I and II follow.
C
Only conclusion I follows.
D
All the conclusions follow.
Question 17
Comprehension

Which letter-pair will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?  KH, ?, QN, WT, EB

A
NJ
B
MJ
C
LN
D
MK
Question 18
Comprehension

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.  (10, 32, 54)

A
(25, 47, 77)
B
(15, 49, 37)
C
(35, 57, 79)
D
(16, 37, 56)
Question 19
Comprehension

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.

A
NRV
B
DHL
C
PTX
D
FKM
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

A biochemical compound is any:

A
mineral-based compound found in living things
B
sulfur-based compound found in living things
C
carbon-based compound found in living things
D
hydrogen-based compound found in living things
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

The team that won the first two World Cup cricket tournaments was:

A
England
B
Australia
C
West Indies
D
India
Question 22
Logical Reasoning

The right pulmonary artery is ____.

A
longer than the left
B
wider than the left
C
shorter than the left
D
of same size as the left
Question 23
Logical Reasoning

In June 2019, which Ministry was created by merging the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation and the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation?

A
Jal Jeevan
B
Jal Nidhi
C
Jal Shakti
D
Jal Sangrah
Question 24
Logical Reasoning

India's PU Chitra won gold medal in women's 1500 meter at Folksam Grand Prix 2019 held in

A
Russia
B
Indonesia
C
France
D
Sweden
Question 25
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following is not a natural greenhouse gas?

A
Carbon dioxide
B
Nitrogen
C
Water vapour
D
Methane
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

The famous Madhubani artist who won the Bihar Ratna in 1984 is ____.

A
Sita Devi
B
Mahasundari Devi
C
Shashi Kala Devi
D
Ganga Devi
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

The Goldman Prize which was instituted in 1989 by Richard and Rhoda Goldman is given in the field of

A
Education
B
Painting
C
Environment
D
Music
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

Hampi, the ancient capital of Vijayanagara is located in:

A
Kerala
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Karnataka
D
Telengana
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

In the field of Information and Technology what is the fullform of ASCII?

A
American Standard Communication for Information Interchange
B
American Standard Code for Information Interchange
C
American Standard Code for International Interchange
D
American Standard Code for Infrastructure Interchange
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

The Pacific Vanguard maritime exercise was held in ____ May 2019.

A
Australia
B
China
C
Guam
D
Japan
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

The Indian ship that will take part in the 8th Indo - Myanmar Coordinated Patrol is ____.

A
INS Sukanya
B
INS Saryu
C
INS Vikrant
D
INS Car Nicobar
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

The term 'Hellenistic' is related to which of the following countries?

A
Greece
B
China
C
Peru
D
India
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

The Gandikota canyon, also known as the grand canyon of India is located in ____.

A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Karnataka
C
West Bengal
D
Kerala
Question 34
Logical Reasoning

An island between India and Sri Lanka is ____.

A
Chorao
B
Divar
C
Ilha grand
D
Kachchatheevu
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Central Potato Research Institute is located in ____.

A
Kolkata
B
Nagpur
C
Hyderabad
D
Shimla
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

In the context of banking system in India what is the fullform of RTGS?

A
Real Time Gross Settlement
B
Random Time Gross Settlement
C
Real Time Gain Settlement
D
Reel Time Gain Settlement
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were executed on ____.

A
23 March, 1931
B
23 April, 1932
C
28 January, 1933
D
23 February, 1930
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

An example of an input device is ____.

A
Soundcard
B
Headphones
C
Projector
D
Webcam
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following national parks is situated in Uttar Pradesh?

A
Dudhwa
B
Dachigam
C
Van Vihar
D
Hemis
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

The famous 'Tangaliya shawl' is associated to which state of India?

A
Punjab
B
Gujarat
C
Uttarakhand
D
Uttar Pradesh
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following is the major state taxes in India?

A
Stamp duty and registration
B
Income tax
C
Corporation Tax
D
Customs duty
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

Who among the following is famous for Classical Carnatic Music?

A
Pandit Ravi Shankar
B
Balamuralikrishna
C
Pandit Shivkumar Sharma
D
Pandit Kumar Gandharva
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

The 2018 BWF World Tour Finals men's singles was won by:

A
Shi Yuqi
B
Sameer Verma
C
Son Wan Ho
D
Kento Momoto
Question 44
Logical Reasoning

Who among the following was NOT a governor of Reserve Bank of India?

A
D. Subbarao
B
Manmohan Singh
C
M Narasimham
D
M S Gill
Question 45
Arithmetic

The average of 24 numbers is 65. The average of first 11 numbers is 67 and the average of last 10 numbers is 70. If the 12th number is 13 less than the 13th number, and the 14th number is one more than the 13th number, then the average of 12th and 14th number is:

A
36
B
39
C
26
D
42
Question 46
Arithmetic

A person covers 40% of a distance with a speed of 60 km/h and the remaining with a speed of 40 km/h. What is his average speed for the whole journey in km/h?

A
500 ⁄ 11
B
600 ⁄ 13
C
500 ⁄ 13
D
500/11 600 ⁄ 11
Question 47
Arithmetic

Four cubes, each of edge 5 cm are joined end to end. What is the total surface area of the resulting cuboid?

A
475 cm²
B
450 cm²
C
600 cm²
D
500 cm²
Question 48
Arithmetic

If in ΔABC, D is a point on BC, such that BD : BC = 2 : 5, what is the ratio area(ΔABD) : area(ΔADC)?

A
2 : 3
B
4 : 9
C
1 : 2
D
2 : 5
Question 49
Arithmetic

In a circle, chords AD and BC meet at a point E outside the circle. If ∠BAE = 76° and ∠ADC = 102°, then ∠AEC is equal to:

A
28°
B
25°
C
24°
D
26°
Question 50
Arithmetic

If a + b + c = 5 and ab + bc + ca = 4, then a³ + b³ + c³ - 3abc is equal to:

A
62
B
72
C
68
D
65
Question 51
Arithmetic

(sin²36° + tan²60° + sec²30° + sin²54°) is equal to:

A
5
B
500 ⁄ 11
C
14 ⁄ 3
D
16 ⁄ 3
Question 52
Arithmetic

The cost price of an article is ₹425. A shopkeeper gives a discount of 20% and still gains 16%. What is the marked price of the article?

A
₹605.75
B
₹620.50
C
₹624.50
D
₹616.25
Question 53
Arithmetic

The selling price of 24 articles is equal to the cost price of 26 articles. What is the gain percentage (correct to one decimal place) in such a situation?

A
25 ⁄ 3 %
B
105 ⁄ 13 %
C
100 ⁄ 13 %
D
26 ⁄ 3 %
Question 54
Arithmetic

The difference between compound interest and simple interest on ₹x at 6.5% per annum for 2 years is ₹33.80. What is the value of x?

A
₹7800
B
₹7500
C
₹8000
D
₹8500
Question 55
Arithmetic

The given Bar Graph presents the percentages of population in the age groups, X(above 50 years), Y(20 to 50 years), Z(below 20 years) in five different villages, A, B, C, D and E with total population of 5000, 6000, 8000, 4500 and 6000 respectively The number of persons having ages below 20 years in villages, B and C taken together is what percentage of the total population of the said villages?

A
190 7
B
186 5
C
200 7
D
184 5
Question 56
Arithmetic

Given that x, y, z are positive real numbers, if  (x + y)² - z² = 8, (y + z)² - x² = 10 and (x + z)² - y² = 7,  then (x + y + z) is equal to:

A
5
B
7
C
8
D
6
Question 57
Arithmetic

A, B and C, alone can do a piece of work in 9, 12 and 18 days respectively. They all started the work together, but A left after 3 days. In how many days, was the remaining work completed?

A
2
B
5 2
C
11 4
D
9 5
Question 58
Arithmetic

In ΔABC, ∠ABC = 90° and BD ⊥ AC. If AD = 4 cm and CD = 5 cm, then BD is equal to:

A
2√5 cm
B
3√5 cm
C
3√2 cm
D
4√5 cm
Question 59
Arithmetic

What is the ratio of the mean proportional between 14.4 and 3.6 and the third proportional of 5 and 4?

A
4 : 9
B
5 : 8
C
9 : 4
D
8 : 5
Question 60
Arithmetic

If a = 8 - 7 and a = 1 b , then a 2 + b 2 - 3 a b a 2 + a b + b 2 is equal to:

A
27 31
B
27 32
C
29 33
D
29 31
Question 61
Arithmetic

The given Bar Graph presents the percentages of population in the age groups, X(above 50 years), Y(20 to 50 years), Z(below 20 years) in five different villages, A, B, C, D and E with total population of 5000, 6000, 8000, 4500 and 6000 respectively. What is the total number of persons in the age group of 20 to 50 years in the villages A and B, taken together?

A
4300
B
4200
C
4100
D
4000
Question 62
Arithmetic

The simplified value of  20 - [2.8 × 5 ÷ 0.7 - 3 ÷ 0.9 × 1.5 + 2] is equal to:

A
3
B
3.4
C
3.8
D
3.6
Question 63
Arithmetic

The price of petrol is increased by 24%. A person wants to increase his expenditure by 14% only. By what percentage (correct to one decimal place), should he decrease his consumption in order to maintain the same level of expenditure?

A
8.3
B
7.9
C
8.1
D
7.8
Question 64
Arithmetic

The given Bar Graph presents the percentages of population in the age groups, X(above 50 years), Y(20 to 50 years), Z(below 20 years) in five different villages, A, B, C, D and E with total population of 5000, 6000, 8000, 4500 and 6000 respectively. The difference between the number of persons of ages below 20 years in villages D and E, taken together, is what percentage of the number of persons of the same age group in village D?

A
190 3
B
185 3
C
182 3
D
200 3
Question 65
Arithmetic

A quadrilateral ABCD is inscribed in a circle with centre O. If ∠BOC = 92° and ∠ADC = 112°, then ∠ABO is equal to:

A
22°
B
24°
C
28°
D
26°
Question 66
Arithmetic

The eight digit number 5x32465y is divisible by 88. What is the value of (2x + 3y)?

A
18
B
20
C
16
D
24
Question 67
Arithmetic

If $2 \sin^2 \theta + 3 \sin \theta - 2 = 0$, where $0^\circ < \theta < 90^\circ$, then the value of $\theta$ is: 

A
45°
B
30°
C
90°
D
60°
Question 68
Arithmetic

If tanθ = 3/5, (0° < θ < 90°) then sinθ cosθ is equal to:

A
14 34
B
√17
C
16 34
D
15 34
Question 69
Arithmetic

The given Bar Graph presents the percentages of population in the age groups, X(above 50 years), Y(20 to 50 years), Z(below 20 years) in five different villages, A, B, C, D and E with total population of 5000, 6000, 8000, 4500 and 6000 respectively. What is the ratio of the total number of persons of ages above 50 years in the villages, B and C, taken together to the total number of persons having ages between 20 and 50 years in the said villages?

A
47 : 53
B
49 : 57
C
51 : 59
D
24 : 27
Question 70
GK

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement. Women in traditional costumes welcoming a foreign dignitaries .

A
No improvement
B
welcomed the foreign dignitaries
C
welcome to foreign dignitaries
D
welcomes the foreigner dignitaries
Question 71
GK

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.  People living at the same time

A
comrades
B
friends
C
contemporaries
D
cosmopolitans
Question 72
GK

Select the correctly spelt word.

A
counterfate
B
counterfiet
C
counterfeit
D
countorfeit
Question 73
GK

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.  The boss said to his employee, "I will be happy if you finish this project by evening."

A
The boss told his employee he will be happy if he finished this project by evening.
B
The boss told his employee that he would be happy if he will finish this project by evening.
C
The boss told his employee that he would be happy if he finishes that project by evening.
D
The boss told his employee that he would be happy if he finished that project by evening.
Question 74
GK

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. She has a good job and a happy family.  She has best of both the worlds .

A
advantages and disadvantages
B
all the advantages
C
a contented family
D
a good career
Question 75
GK

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.  CLIMAX

A
preface
B
epilogue
C
culmination
D
prologue
Question 76
GK

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.  ROUTINE

A
normal
B
accepted
C
regular
D
different
Question 77
GK

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement With each passing day he was going in more trouble.

A
No improvement
B
he were going to
C
he was getting into
D
he are getting in
Question 78
GK

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.  Everyone should obey traffic regulations.

A
Traffic regulations are obeyed by everyone.
B
Traffic regulations should be obey by everyone.
C
Traffic regulations should be obeyed by everyone.
D
Traffic regulations will be obeyed by everyone.
Question 79
GK

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1

A
tainted
B
infected
C
fouled
D
contaminated
Question 80
GK

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2

A
consistent
B
according
C
reported
D
conforming
Question 81
GK

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3

A
excels
B
outgrows
C
exceeds
D
outpaces
Question 82
GK

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4

A
unusually
B
likely
C
commonly
D
badly
Question 83
GK

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1

A
with
B
below
C
through
D
above
Question 84
GK

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.  Our nation can make significant growth but if we all work collectively.

A
but if we all
B
make significant growth
C
Our nation can
D
work collectively
Question 85
GK

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.  The hotel room ____ of odour of leftover food.

A
smoked
B
reeked
C
traced
D
flavoured
Question 86
GK

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.  One who can use both hands efficiently

A
genius
B
skillful
C
ambivalent
D
ambidextrous
Question 87
GK

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.  I am not thinking of the solution to this problem. I will cross the bridge when I come to it .

A
deal with something only when necessary
B
not even think about the problem
C
not deal with the problem at all
D
let someone else deal with the problem
Question 88
GK

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.  A. One population lives in the Bwindi National Park in Uganda. B. Mountain gorillas are some of the most threatened animals on the planet.  C. Only two groups of mountain gorillas remain.  D. The other group lives in the Virunga Mountains.

A
BDCA
B
CDBA
C
ABCD
D
BCAD
Question 89
GK

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.  I will stop to refreshments at the next restaurant on the highway.

A
on the highway
B
I will stop
C
at the next restaurant
D
to refreshments
Question 90
GK

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.  MANUAL

A
dictionary
B
thesaurus
C
directory
D
handbook
Question 91
GK

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.  The crisis would ____ damage their reputation.

A
farther
B
either
C
neither
D
further
Question 92
GK

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.  A. In fact, there are about 800 million mobile phone users now. B. They have been in use in the country for over two decades. C. Mobile companies are regularly bringing out phones with new features for these users. D. There are billions of mobile phones in India today.

A
ABCD
B
DCAB
C
DBAC
D
ACBD
Question 93
GK

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.  CONCLUSIVE

A
clear
B
undeniable
C
ambiguous
D
decisive
Question 94
GK

Select the correctly spelt word.

A
acquesition
B
acquasition
C
acquisition
D
acquision