SSC-CHSL 2021 Questions

1 Jun 2022 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The lawyer had presented the facts of the case well.

A
The facts of the case had presented the lawyer well.
B
The facts of the case had been presented well by the lawyer.
C
The facts of the case were being presented by the lawyer well.
D
The lawyer was presented well by the facts of the case.
Question 2
Comprehension

Complete the collocation. Since I like him a lot, I _____ him out.

A
talked
B
went
C
asked
D
called
Question 3
Comprehension

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. It was in this spirit that my little ones crept about me the other evening to hear about their great-grandmother Field, who lived in a great house in Norfolk (a hundred times bigger than that in which they and papa lived), which had been the scene-so at least it was generally believed in that part of the country-of the tragic incidents which they had lately become familiar with from the ballad of the Children in the Wood. B. Here, Alice put out one of her dear mother’s looks, too tender to be called upbraiding. C. Children love to listen to stories about their elders when they were children ; to stretch their imagination to the conception of a traditionary great-uncle, or grandame, whom they never saw. D. Certain it is, that the whole story of the children and their cruel uncle was to be seen fairly carved out in the wood upon the chimney-piece of the great hall-the whole story down to the Robin Redbreasts-till a foolish rich person pulled it down to set up a marble one of modern invention in its stead, with no story upon it.

A
CDBA
B
CADB
C
DBCA
D
ADCB
Question 4
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Maverick

A
Custodian
B
Versatility
C
Conformist
D
Brilliance
Question 5
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. Shylock was a cut-throat and was known as someone who was only interested in the amount of money that he could get from a situation.

A
Selfish
B
Greedy
C
Meddlesome
D
Mercenary
Question 6
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Crocodile tears

A
Pretended show of sorrow
B
Crying of a crocodile
C
Cruel presentation of sorrow
D
Sincere expression of sorrow
Question 7
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. Raman had always been attracted to the scientific study of sound and decided to take up a course in sound engineering to pursue his dream career.

A
Acoustics
B
Agronomy
C
Alchemy
D
Aesthetics
Question 8
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To hold good

A
To remain valid
B
To perform best
C
To keep relations
D
To keep an eye
Question 9
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Allay

A
Relieve
B
Release
C
Arrange
D
Allure
Question 10
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. It's all Greek to me

A
I cannot understand anything
B
I am aware of the historical facts
C
I know this subject well
D
I can understand the cause of something
Question 11
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Stingy
B
Culminate
C
Picth
D
Hasty
Question 12
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Nocturnal
B
Irrespective
C
Repulcive
D
Scoreboard
Question 13
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. My brother is a connoisseur of food and does not miss any chance to experiment with new dishes.

A
Glutton
B
Steward
C
Gourmet
D
Porter
Question 14
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Ambiguous

A
Annoying
B
Stylish
C
Sensational
D
Certain
Question 15
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Quaint

A
Quite
B
Queer
C
Quack
D
Quiet
Question 16
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. As I review the events of my past life, I realise how________ are the influences that shape our destinies.

A
subtle
B
crude
C
plain
D
artless
Question 17
Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. He asked us, “When are you reaching?”

A
He asked us whether we are reaching.
B
He asked us when we will reach.
C
He asked us when we were reaching.
D
He asked us when will you reach?
Question 18
Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. We will not remind you again.

A
You will not be reminded by us again.
B
You will not remind us again.
C
You will not have reminded us again.
D
You will not be reminding us again.
Question 19
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. When Sanathan asked Mr. Jignesh / for a fresh evaluation of his performance / in the last financial year, / little did him know that the results will come out worse than expected.

A
When Sanathan asked Mr. Jignesh
B
for a fresh evaluation of his performance
C
in the last financial year
D
little did him know that the results will come out worse than expected
Question 20
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in bold in the following sentence. The headless monster winked at her from eyes embedded in pudgy shoulders.

A
narrow
B
stubborn
C
thick-bodied
D
bright
Question 21
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

A
down
B
off
C
by
D
out
Question 22
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

A
in
B
over
C
at
D
on
Question 23
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

A
even though
B
however
C
otherwise
D
besides
Question 24
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

A
even so
B
neither
C
either
D
nevertheless
Question 25
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

A
oozing
B
spewing
C
razing
D
vomiting
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “ABROAD” is written as “DROBAA”, and “ACTIVE” is written as “ETICAV”. How will “BISHOP” be written in that language?

A
PSHIOB
B
PHSIBO
C
PSHIBO
D
PSHBIO
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and fourth term related to third term. 11 ∶ 1309 ∶∶ 15 ∶ 3345 ∶∶ 7 ∶ ? 

A
329
B
333
C
330
D
335
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? FDH, IGK, LJN, OMQ, ?

A
TRP
B
PTR
C
TPR
D
RPT
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 648, 448, 294, 180, 100, ?

A
42
B
48
C
64
D
56
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 60 * 19 * 4 * 94 * 42

A
−,+,=,−
B
−,×,=,+
C
+,×,=,+
D
−,+,=,×
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 11 to 16. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing '16'.

A
11
B
15
C
13
D
12
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1- Haripad 2- India 3- South-East Asia 4- Kerala 5- Asia

A
3,5,2,4,1
B
5,2,3,4,1
C
5,3,2,4,1
D
5,3,4,2,1
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “CODE” is written as “DCEO”, and “MAKE” is written as “KMEA”. How will “HEAD” be written in that language?

A
AHDE
B
ADHE 
C
AEHD
D
AHED
Question 34
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the sixth term 5 ∶ 7 ∶∶ ?  ∶ 271 ∶∶ 22 ∶ 466

A
22
B
24
C
17
D
18
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 7, 42, 47, ? , 191, 382

A
180
B
188
C
178
D
184
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

How many squares are there in the given figure?

A
22
B
7
C
6
D
5
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term. 12 ∶ 139 ∶∶ 7 ∶ ? ∶∶  18 ∶  319 

A
40
B
56
C
44
D
52
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’ and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation? 92 A (121 D 11) C (6 B 3) D 2 A 7 B 8 = ?

A
150
B
158
C
145
D
130
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? HMSE, BIPC, VEMA, ?

A
PAKY
B
PBJY
C
PAJY
D
PBKY
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

Pointing to a man, Radhika said - "His son's mother is the sister of my son's sister." How is the person related to Radhika?

A
Brother
B
Father in law
C
Son in law
D
Father
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Seven friends P, Q, R, S, T, U and V, each has got different marks in the board examination. P scored higher than only U and R. R scored higher than U. Q scored higher than S but lesser than T. T has not scored the highest among all. How many persons scored between Q and R?

A
3
B
2
C
1
D
0
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 5 ∶ 117 ∶∶ 6 ∶ 208 ∶∶ 8 ∶  ?

A
405
B
450
C
504
D
540
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

A
10
B
12
C
11
D
9
Question 44
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term. INSTEAD ∶ NISTEDA ∶∶ JUSTICE ∶ ? ∶∶ LIBERAL  ∶  ILBERLA

A
UJTSIEC
B
UJSTIEC 
C
JUTSICE
D
JUSITCE
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

The second number in the given number-pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number-pairs EXCEPT one. Find that odd number-pair.

A
81 ∶  12 
B
64 ∶  11
C
100 ∶  13
D
121 ∶ 16
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

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: Some pots are boxes. All stands are boxes. Some cartons are stands. Conclusions: I. Some cartons are boxes. II. Some cartons are pots. III. Some pots are stands.

A
Only conclusions I and II follow 
B
Only conclusion I follows
C
Only conclusions I and III follow
D
Only conclusion II follows 
Question 47
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 60, 67, 81, 109, 165, ?

A
257
B
277
C
286
D
293 
Question 48
Arithmetic

The following pie chart shows the expenditure inccured by a person during a period under different heads as percentage of the total expenditure incurred by the person during the same period What is the ratio of the expenditure incurred by the person on food and on rent?

A
4  ∶ 3
B
8 ∶  3
C
3  ∶  4
D
5  ∶  2
Question 49
Arithmetic

The length of the tangent drawn to a circle of radius 12 cm from a point 18 cm away from the centre of the circle is:

A
3 \(\sqrt{5}\)  cm
B
6 \(\sqrt{5}\)  cm
C
9 \(\sqrt{5}\)  cm
D
2 \(\sqrt{5}\)  cm
Question 50
Arithmetic

A single discount equivalent to two successive discount of 20% and 10% on the marked price of an article is?

A
18%
B
28%
C
24%
D
22%
Question 51
Arithmetic

The average of 25 numbers is 13. If the average of the first 13 numbers is 11.5 and the average of the last 13 numbers is 14.5, then the middle number is:

A
17
B
19
C
13
D
21
Question 52
Arithmetic

If the volume of a cube is 64 cm 3 , then find its total surface area.

A
96 cm 2
B
82 cm 2
C
88 cm 2
D
64 cm 2
Question 53
Arithmetic

If x + y + z = 25, x 3 + y 3 + z 3 = 85 and xyz = 20, then find the value of x 2 + y 2 + z 2 - xy - yz - zx.

A
2
B
1
C
4
D
3
Question 54
Arithmetic

A student's marks were incorrectly entered as 94 instead of 69. Due to this error, the average marks of the class got increased by 1.25. What is the number of students in the class?

A
15
B
25
C
20
D
22
E
Question Not Attempted
Question 55
Arithmetic

The value of \(\frac{{\sin 4\theta }}{{\left( {1 - \cos 4\theta } \right)}}\)  is:

A
cot θ 
B
cot 2θ 
C
tan θ 
D
tan 2θ 
Question 56
Arithmetic

The profits earned (in crores of rupees) by the two cellular companies in five consecutive years are given in the table below. Years → Company↓  1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 A 30 45 50 48 59 B 25 32 40 50 53 In which year was the difference in nominal profits earned by Company A and Company B the maximum?

A
1993-94
B
1994-95
C
1992-93
D
1991-92
Question 57
Arithmetic

Shyamal covers 1 km in 10 min, whereas Radha covers the same distance in 8 min. By what distance does Radha beat Shyamal?

A
300 m
B
400 m
C
200 m
D
500 m
Question 58
Arithmetic

The sum of the first 78 natural numbers from 1 to 78 is divisible by

A
79 
B
61
C
29
D
30
Question 59
Arithmetic

The monthly income of two persons is in the ratio 4 ∶ 5 and their expenditures are in the ratio 7 ∶ 9. If each saves ₹50 per month, then their monthly incomes are:

A
₹400; ₹500
B
₹700; ₹900
C
₹900; ₹500
D
₹400; ₹700
Question 60
Arithmetic

Study the given table and answer the question that follow. The following table gives the month - wise number of different types of scooters produced by a company during the first six months of 1992. Types of scooters Months JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE X 25 25 18 40 20 15 Y 25 27 50 45 30 20 Z 25 27 15 25 30 20 T 25 26 25 0 30 35 TOTAL 100 105 108 110 110 90 What is the total number of scooters of all the four types taken together that was produced by the company during the first six months of 1992 ?

A
623
B
197
C
90
D
143
Question 61
Arithmetic

The population of a country has been declining at 1% every decade. If the projected population of the country in 2030 is given as 1940598, what was the population of the country in 2000?

A
2000000
B
1999990 
C
2000450
D
2000616
Question 62
Arithmetic

Giri bought an old machine for ₹2,000 and spent ₹500 on its repair. He sold it for ₹4,000. His profit percentage is:

A
30%
B
60%
C
40%
D
20%
Question 63
Arithmetic

If the length of a cuboid is 20 m, breadth is 5 m and height is 4 m, then find the length of diagonal of the cuboid.

A
12 m
B
21 m
C
18 m
D
24 m
Question 64
Arithmetic

If x = 32, y = 33 and z = 35, then evaluate the expression x 3 + y 3 + z 3 – 3xyz.

A
1120
B
1000
C
900
D
700
Question 65
Arithmetic

In what ratio must a shopkeeper mix two types of rice worth ₹60 per kg and ₹80 per kg, so that the average cost of the mixture is ₹75 per kg?

A
1 ∶ 3
B
1 ∶ 2
C
2 ∶ 3
D
3 ∶ 2
Question 66
Arithmetic

A can do \(\frac{1}{5}\)  of the work in 3 days and B can do  \(\frac{1}{4}\)  of the work in 7.5 days . Working together, A and B can do  \(\frac{4}{5}\)  of the same work in:

A
9 days
B
10 days
C
8 days 
D
12 days
Question 67
Arithmetic

What is the value of \(\left( {1\frac{1}{4} \div 2\frac{3}{5}} \right) \div 1\frac{7}{{13}}\)  ?

A
\(\frac{7}{16}\)
B
\(\frac{5}{16}\)
C
\(\frac{4}{13}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{11}\)
Question 68
Arithmetic

The monthly income of a person was Rs. 12,000 and his monthly expenditure was Rs. 10,000. In the next year, his income increased by 12% and his expenditure by 5%. Find the percentage increase in his savings.

A
 48%
B
45%
C
47%
D
46% 
Question 69
Arithmetic

If \(\left( {x + \frac{1}{x}} \right)\) = 8.5, what is the value of  \(\left( {{x^2} + \frac{1}{{{x^2}}}} \right)\)

A
70.25
B
74.25
C
72.25
D
75.25
Question 70
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper gives a discount of 25% on a purse. If he gives a discount of 37%, he earns ₹120 less in profit. Find the marked price.

A
₹1,200
B
₹1,000
C
₹1,220
D
₹1,500
Question 71
Arithmetic

The volume of a sphere is 8 times that of another sphere. What is the ratio of the surface area of the bigger sphere to that of the other?

A
8 ∶ 1
B
1 ∶ 4
C
1 ∶ 8
D
4 ∶ 1
Question 72
Arithmetic

Three numbers A, B and C are in the ratio of 15 ∶ 21 ∶ 27. The ratio of the difference between B and A to the difference between C and B is:

A
1 ∶ 1
B
42 ∶ 43 
C
41 ∶ 42
D
10 ∶ 11
Question 73
GK

Which of the following countries will host the 35 th Summer Olympics games in the year 2032?

A
The US
B
China
C
Australi a
D
Brazil
Question 74
GK

As of February 2022, __________ is the youngest Flex Award winner in the field of Indian classical music instrument Pakhawaj and has joined the Ali Akbar College of Music for his research in Pakhawaj under the guidance of Padma Shri Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri.

A
Arijit Banerjee
B
Sukhad Munde
C
Nishant Singh
D
Rishi Shankar Upadhyaya
Question 75
GK

Who among the following is the author of the famous English classic novel Pride and Prejudice?

A
Mark Twain 
B
Jane Eyre
C
D H Lawrence
D
Jane Austen
Question 76
GK

Who among the following Indian Musicians and tabla players was the very first to be invited in 2016 by the then American President Barack Obama to attend the All-Star Global Concert held in the White House?

A
Alla Rakha 
B
Zakir Hussain 
C
Swapan Chaudhuri
D
Anindo Chatterjee
Question 77
GK

Padma shri Ananda Shankar Jayant, is renowned for her significant contributions to which of the following dance forms?

A
Bharatanatyam
B
Odissi
C
Kathakali
D
Kathak
Question 78
GK

Which of the following techniques can be used to separate the impurities in Milk?

A
Column chromatography
B
Microscopy
C
Microtomy
D
Autoclave
Question 79
GK

Which of the following is 'George David Roberts’ thriller novel that is based on his own experience in Mumbai?

A
Area of Darkness 
B
Amrit Aur Vish
C
Shantaram
D
Kurukshetra
Question 80
GK

Kishori Amonkar is famous for which of the following forms of music?

A
Bhajan singing
B
Ghazal singing 
C
Hindustani classical vocals 
D
Carnatic classical vocals
Question 81
GK

The Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) scheme, which was launched in ________________ 2021, aims at facilitating the academic mobility of students, giving them the freedom to study across the higher educational institutions in India with the help of a ‘credit scheme’ mechanism.

A
July
B
March
C
April 
D
June
Question 82
GK

How many Primary Health Centres are there in rural areas of India as per 31 st March 2020 data?

A
30318
B
30338
C
30183
D
30813
Question 83
GK

_______________ is one of the taxes, where the impact lies on the person for whom it is legally imposed.

A
Direct tax 
B
Indirect tax
C
Goods and services tax 
D
Value added tax 
Question 84
GK

Mrinalini Vikram Sarabhai, the Bharatanatyam and Kathakali legend has NOT received which of the following awards?

A
Padma Bhushan
B
Padma Shri 
C
Padma Vibhushan
D
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Question 85
GK

In a resistor, what happens to the current when the resistance is doubled?

A
The current gets tripled
B
The current gets halved
C
The current stops
D
The current gets doubled
Question 86
GK

What kind of adaptation is seen in bacteria when they form various kinds of thick-walled spores?

A
Migrate
B
Conform 
C
Suspend 
D
Regulate
Question 87
GK

Which is the tallest self-supporting moss species found in New Zealand that usually grows to a height of 60 cm?

A
Entodonseductrix
B
Dawsonia superba 
C
Polytrichum commune 
D
Zoopsis nitida
Question 88
GK

Arjuna’s Penance, a mammoth architecture with finely carved rock sculptures, serves as a venue for the Mamallapuram Dance Festival, in the backdrop of the ___________.

A
Bay of Bengal 
B
Brahmaputra River 
C
Godavari River 
D
Indian Ocean
Question 89
GK

_______ of the Constitution deals with the amendment procedure of the Constitution.

A
Article 332
B
Article 363
C
Article 368
D
Article 360
Question 90
GK

________ zone is generally defined as an environment with moderate rainfall throughout the year or parts of the year, with sporadic dry, mild to hot summers and cool to cold winters.

A
Temperate
B
Tropical
C
Dry
D
Continental 
Question 91
GK

The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2021, for the identification and nurturing of budding and young talent, was given to ____________.

A
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
B
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
C
Manav Rachna Educational Institution 
D
Amity University
Question 92
GK

Which Indian shuttler defeated World Champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the Men's Singles final at the 2022 India Open?

A
Chirag Shetty
B
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy 
C
Srikanth Kidambi
D
Lakshya Sen
Question 93
GK

Identify the method that is NOT used to purify organic compounds.

A
Sublimation
B
Crystallisation
C
Distillation
D
Sedimentation
Question 94
GK

Where is the Green Park Stadium located?

A
Rajkot
B
Bengaluru
C
Kanpur
D
Hyderabad
Question 95
GK

‘Revenue Stamp: An Autobiography’ is written by which of the following Indian poets, who was a prominent figure of Punjabi literature?

A
Anwar Masood
B
Ajit Sahni
C
Amrita Pritam
D
Mahasweta Devi
Question 96
GK

Falguni Pathak is a renowned singer known for which of the following genres?

A
Awadhi folk songs
B
Rajasthani folk songs
C
Gujarati folk songs
D
Marathi folk songs
Question 97
GK

Guru Bipin Singh was a _________ dancer awarded with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1966.

A
Manipuri
B
Odissi 
C
Kathakali
D
Kathak