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
talkedB
wentC
askedD
calledQuestion 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
CDBAB
CADBC
DBCAD
ADCBQuestion 4
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Maverick
A
CustodianB
VersatilityC
ConformistD
BrillianceQuestion 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
SelfishB
GreedyC
MeddlesomeD
MercenaryQuestion 6
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Crocodile tears
A
Pretended show of sorrowB
Crying of a crocodileC
Cruel presentation of sorrowD
Sincere expression of sorrowQuestion 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
AcousticsB
AgronomyC
AlchemyD
AestheticsQuestion 8
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To hold good
A
To remain validB
To perform bestC
To keep relationsD
To keep an eyeQuestion 9
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Allay
A
RelieveB
ReleaseC
ArrangeD
AllureQuestion 10
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. It's all Greek to me
A
I cannot understand anythingB
I am aware of the historical factsC
I know this subject wellD
I can understand the cause of somethingQuestion 11
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
StingyB
CulminateC
PicthD
HastyQuestion 12
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
NocturnalB
IrrespectiveC
RepulciveD
ScoreboardQuestion 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
GluttonB
StewardC
GourmetD
PorterQuestion 14
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Ambiguous
A
AnnoyingB
StylishC
SensationalD
CertainQuestion 15
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Quaint
A
QuiteB
QueerC
QuackD
QuietQuestion 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
subtleB
crudeC
plainD
artlessQuestion 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. JigneshB
for a fresh evaluation of his performanceC
in the last financial yearD
little did him know that the results will come out worse than expectedQuestion 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
narrowB
stubbornC
thick-bodiedD
brightQuestion 21
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A
downB
offC
byD
outQuestion 22
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A
inB
overC
atD
onQuestion 23
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A
even thoughB
howeverC
otherwiseD
besidesQuestion 24
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A
even soB
neitherC
eitherD
neverthelessQuestion 25
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A
oozingB
spewingC
razingD
vomitingQuestion 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
PSHIOBB
PHSIBOC
PSHIBOD
PSHBIOQuestion 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
329B
333C
330D
335Question 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
TRPB
PTRC
TPRD
RPTQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 648, 448, 294, 180, 100, ?
A
42B
48C
64D
56Question 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
11B
15C
13D
12Question 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
3,5,2,4,1B
5,2,3,4,1C
5,3,2,4,1D
5,3,4,2,1Question 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
AHDEB
ADHE C
AEHDD
AHEDQuestion 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
22B
24C
17D
18Question 35
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 7, 42, 47, ? , 191, 382
A
180B
188C
178D
184Question 36
Logical Reasoning
How many squares are there in the given figure?
A
22B
7C
6D
5Question 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
40B
56C
44D
52Question 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
150B
158C
145D
130Question 39
Logical Reasoning
Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? HMSE, BIPC, VEMA, ?
A
PAKYB
PBJYC
PAJYD
PBKYQuestion 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
BrotherB
Father in lawC
Son in lawD
FatherQuestion 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
3B
2C
1D
0Question 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
405B
450C
504D
540Question 43
Logical Reasoning
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
A
10B
12C
11D
9Question 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
UJTSIECB
UJSTIEC C
JUTSICED
JUSITCEQuestion 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 ∶ 11C
100 ∶ 13D
121 ∶ 16Question 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 followsC
Only conclusions I and III followD
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
257B
277C
286D
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 ∶ 3B
8 ∶ 3C
3 ∶ 4D
5 ∶ 2Question 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 \(\sqrt{5}\) cmB
6 \(\sqrt{5}\) cmC
9 \(\sqrt{5}\) cmD
2 \(\sqrt{5}\) cmQuestion 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
17B
19C
13D
21Question 52
Arithmetic
If the volume of a cube is 64 cm 3 , then find its total surface area.
A
96 cm 2B
82 cm 2C
88 cm 2D
64 cm 2Question 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
2B
1C
4D
3Question 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
15B
25C
20D
22E
Question Not AttemptedQuestion 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
1993-94B
1994-95C
1992-93D
1991-92Question 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 mB
400 mC
200 mD
500 mQuestion 58
Arithmetic
The sum of the first 78 natural numbers from 1 to 78 is divisible by
A
79 B
61C
29D
30Question 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; ₹500B
₹700; ₹900C
₹900; ₹500D
₹400; ₹700Question 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
623B
197C
90D
143Question 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
2000000B
1999990 C
2000450D
2000616Question 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 mB
21 mC
18 mD
24 mQuestion 64
Arithmetic
If x = 32, y = 33 and z = 35, then evaluate the expression x 3 + y 3 + z 3 – 3xyz.
A
1120B
1000C
900D
700Question 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 ∶ 3B
1 ∶ 2C
2 ∶ 3D
3 ∶ 2Question 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 daysB
10 daysC
8 days D
12 daysQuestion 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
70.25B
74.25C
72.25D
75.25Question 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
₹1,200B
₹1,000C
₹1,220D
₹1,500Question 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 ∶ 1B
1 ∶ 4C
1 ∶ 8D
4 ∶ 1Question 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 ∶ 1B
42 ∶ 43 C
41 ∶ 42D
10 ∶ 11Question 73
GK
Which of the following countries will host the 35 th Summer Olympics games in the year 2032?
A
The USB
ChinaC
Australi aD
BrazilQuestion 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 BanerjeeB
Sukhad MundeC
Nishant SinghD
Rishi Shankar UpadhyayaQuestion 75
GK
Who among the following is the author of the famous English classic novel Pride and Prejudice?
A
Mark Twain B
Jane EyreC
D H LawrenceD
Jane AustenQuestion 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 ChaudhuriD
Anindo ChatterjeeQuestion 77
GK
Padma shri Ananda Shankar Jayant, is renowned for her significant contributions to which of the following dance forms?
A
BharatanatyamB
OdissiC
KathakaliD
KathakQuestion 78
GK
Which of the following techniques can be used to separate the impurities in Milk?
A
Column chromatographyB
MicroscopyC
MicrotomyD
AutoclaveQuestion 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 VishC
ShantaramD
KurukshetraQuestion 80
GK
Kishori Amonkar is famous for which of the following forms of music?
A
Bhajan singingB
Ghazal singing C
Hindustani classical vocals D
Carnatic classical vocalsQuestion 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
JulyB
MarchC
April D
JuneQuestion 82
GK
How many Primary Health Centres are there in rural areas of India as per 31 st March 2020 data?
A
30318B
30338C
30183D
30813Question 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 taxC
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 BhushanB
Padma Shri C
Padma VibhushanD
Sangeet Natak Akademi AwardQuestion 85
GK
In a resistor, what happens to the current when the resistance is doubled?
A
The current gets tripledB
The current gets halvedC
The current stopsD
The current gets doubledQuestion 86
GK
What kind of adaptation is seen in bacteria when they form various kinds of thick-walled spores?
A
MigrateB
Conform C
Suspend D
RegulateQuestion 87
GK
Which is the tallest self-supporting moss species found in New Zealand that usually grows to a height of 60 cm?
A
EntodonseductrixB
Dawsonia superba C
Polytrichum commune D
Zoopsis nitidaQuestion 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 OceanQuestion 89
GK
_______ of the Constitution deals with the amendment procedure of the Constitution.
A
Article 332B
Article 363C
Article 368D
Article 360Question 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
TemperateB
TropicalC
DryD
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 VidyapeethamB
Manipal Academy of Higher EducationC
Manav Rachna Educational Institution D
Amity UniversityQuestion 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 ShettyB
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy C
Srikanth KidambiD
Lakshya SenQuestion 93
GK
Identify the method that is NOT used to purify organic compounds.
A
SublimationB
CrystallisationC
DistillationD
SedimentationQuestion 94
GK
Where is the Green Park Stadium located?
A
RajkotB
BengaluruC
KanpurD
HyderabadQuestion 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 MasoodB
Ajit SahniC
Amrita PritamD
Mahasweta DeviQuestion 96
GK
Falguni Pathak is a renowned singer known for which of the following genres?
A
Awadhi folk songsB
Rajasthani folk songsC
Gujarati folk songsD
Marathi folk songsQuestion 97
GK
Guru Bipin Singh was a _________ dancer awarded with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1966.
A
ManipuriB
Odissi C
KathakaliD
Kathak