SSC-CHSL 2021 Questions

10 Jun 2022 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Harrass
B
Kinetic
C
Inkling
D
Jocular
Question 2
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an INCORRECTLY spelt word. The management is not perturbed about appointing / someone who is knowledgeable but is more inclined / towards filling the position with a person / who will be obsequous and will dance to their tunes.

A
someone who is knowledgeable but is more inclined
B
The management is not perturbed about appointing
C
towards filling the position with a person
D
who will be obsequous and will dance to their tunes
Question 3
Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The vendor sold the vegetables in the market.

A
The vegetables are sold by the vendor in the market.
B
The vegetables were being sold by the vendor in the market.
C
The vegetables were sold by the vendor in the market.
D
The vendor had sold the vegetables in the market.
Question 4
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A short text written on tombstone

A
Celibacy
B
Epitaph
C
Calligraphy
D
Extempore
Question 5
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. Food blogs are often authored by food aficionados, sometimes known as ‘foodies’. B. The blogger can benefit from it if he or she uses it professionally. C. Food blogging is food journalism that combines an interest in food, blog writing, and food photography. D. The greater the popularity of a food blogger, the more options for him/her to monetise his/her work.

A
DABC
B
CABD
C
BDCA
D
ACBD
Question 6
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. I was like a fish out of water in the new firm.

A
Nosy yet firm
B
Very adventurous
C
Always comfortable
D
Being uncomfortable and restless
Question 7
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Argument
B
Corporation
C
Surreptious
D
Deception
Question 8
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence. Though Mr. Swami ran in debt, he did not stop wasting money.

A
ran along
B
ran into
C
ran to
D
ran over
Question 9
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in bold in the following sentence. He does well, though he’s sometimes contemptuous.

A
humble
B
wealthy
C
strong
D
civilised
Question 10
Comprehension

Complete the sentence with an appropriate ANTONYM of the word mentioned in the bracket. The old house was so ________ (sturdy) that it could be shattered into pieces with a single blow.

A
fragile
B
wry
C
competent
D
subdued
Question 11
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He ran _________ the field to catch the ball

A
across
B
over
C
through
D
besides
Question 12
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. Though many of my family members can cook well, I can cook more well than others.

A
I can cook best than others
B
I can cook more good than others
C
I can cook good than others
D
I can cook better than others
Question 13
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Hobson's choice

A
To choose the best option
B
To choose the worst option
C
A choice forced upon someone
D
A choice that is prejudiced
Question 14
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. A strong dislike or fear of people from other countries can never serve the goal of the country’s friendly neighbourhood policy.

A
xerophobia
B
xenophobia
C
arachnophobia
D
cynophobia
Question 15
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Pugnacious

A
Succulent
B
Germane
C
Sagacious
D
Truculent
Question 16
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. Shanti heard the children who were shouting outside

A
who were screaming outdoors
B
who were playing outdoor
C
who were thrashing in the open air
D
who were flaying in the open air
Question 17
Comprehension

From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence. Reena, who devoured foreign coloquialism and trivia, successfully diverted the conversation.

A
devoured
B
successfully
C
coloquialism
D
trivia
Question 18
Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The problem will be solved by my friend.

A
My friend was solved the problem.
B
My friend will be solving the problem.
C
My friend will solve the problem.
D
My friend solves the problem.
Question 19
Comprehension

Select the sentence which has no spelling error.

A
Patience is a nesecessary quality for a teacher.
B
The soil is necessary for plantation.
C
Water is a necesary element for life.
D
Sharp observation is naicessary for a detective.
Question 20
Comprehension

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Wise managers _________ opinions, get information, ask advice, act ________ and know the art of __________ responsibilities to the subordinates.

A
condemn, transnationally, elevating
B
solicit, transparently, delegating
C
coerce, translucently, relegating
D
entrust, transiently, accelerating
Question 21
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 1.

A
selected
B
several
C
counted
D
chosen
Question 22
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 2.

A
anonymously
B
cooperatively
C
singlehandedly
D
forcefully
Question 23
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 3.

A
reality
B
dream
C
truth
D
fiction
Question 24
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 4.

A
ignorant
B
arrogant
C
experienced
D
indifferent
Question 25
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 5.

A
taken
B
accepted
C
satisfied with
D
accorded
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “CAUTIOUS” is written as “CUAITUOS”, and “DEADLINE” is written as “DAELDNIE”. How will “ECONOMIC” be written in that language?

A
ECOONIMC
B
EOCOINMC
C
EOOCNIMC
D
EOCONIMC
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

If 30 July 2015 was Thursday, then what was the day of the week on 03 September 2016?

A
Friday
B
Thursday
C
Sunday
D
Saturday
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row: 8, 13, 25 Second row: 12, 7, 25 Third row: 9, 15, ? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the number into its constituent digits. For example, 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

A
36
B
30
C
16
D
49
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

Select the setting in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following set. (11, 8, 33) (33, 5, 924) (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed)

A
(22, 17, 156)
B
(24, 15, 216)
C
(26, 22, 188)
D
(21, 17, 87)
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? PUCH, QTDG, RSEF, SRFE, ?.

A
TQGC
B
GTCA
C
TQGD
D
GDQT
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

If M denotes ‘−’, N denotes ‘÷’, O denotes ‘×’ and P denotes ‘+’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation? (72 N 9) O 4 M 26 P 97 M (36 N 2) = ?

A
90
B
85
C
75
D
80
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given number series? 7350, 7345, 7345, ?, 7360, 7375

A
7360
B
7335
C
7350
D
7340
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 3 * 4 * 2 * 10 * 17 * 2

A
+, +, +, =, -
B
×, ×, +, =, ×
C
×, +, =, -, -
D
+, +, =, ×, -
Question 34
Logical Reasoning

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are coloured Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Black, White. Select the colour that will be the face opposite to the one coloured Black.

A
Blue
B
Red
C
Green
D
White
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row : 162, 91, 71 Second row : 218, 126, 92 Third row : 194, 79, ? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the number into its constituent digits. For example, 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

A
122
B
125
C
115
D
109
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 46 * 16 * 4 * 21 * 72 * 4 * 57

A
÷, =, -, ×, -, +
B
-, +, ×, =, -, +
C
=, ×, +, +, ÷, -
D
+, =, -, ×, -, +
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

If 15 August 1947 was Friday, then what was the day of the week on 26 January 1950?

A
Saturday
B
Friday
C
Sunday
D
Thursday
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? TCID, YJRO, ?, IXJK, NESV

A
ANRH
B
QUDS
C
ZKEW
D
DQAZ
Question 39
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: All stones are bricks. No cement is a brick. Some marbles are stones. Conclusions: I. Some bricks are marbles. II. Some cements are stones. III. No marble is a brick.

A
Only conclusion I follows.
B
Both conclusions I and III follow.
C
Both conclusions I and II follow.
D
Only conclusion II follows.
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'FAMOUS' is coded as '19 21 15 13 1 6', and 'GARDEN' is coded as '14 5 4 18 1 7'. How will 'LEADER' be coded in that language?

A
18 4 5 1 6 12
B
16 4 5 1 2 15
C
18 5 4 1 5 12
D
17 5 4 1 8 14
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 558, 570, 555, ?, 552, 576

A
571
B
572
C
573
D
574
Question 42
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. 27 : 196 :: 19 : 100 :: 17 : ?

A
57
B
81
C
96
D
89
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 14, 18, 54, 58, 174, 178, ?

A
534
B
712
C
634
D
522
Question 44
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 the fourth term is related to the third term. REASON : ROSAEN :: SOCIAL : SAICOL :: TRAVEL : ?

A
TERLAR
B
TEVARL
C
TEVRAL
D
TEVALR
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

A
10
B
7
C
8
D
11
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'SCREEN' is written as ‘14e5r3s’ and ‘SHOT’ is written as ‘20o8s’. How will 'CODE' be written in that language?

A
5e15c
B
5d156
C
5d15c
D
5d19c
Question 47
Arithmetic

Simplify the following expression. \(\frac{{\left( {62 \times 62 \times 62} \right) - 3\left( {62 \times 62 \times 22} \right) + 3\left( {62 \times 22 \times 22} \right) - \left( {22 \times 22 \times 22} \right)}}{{8 \times 8 \times 8}}\)

A
225
B
1250
C
125
D
25
Question 48
Arithmetic

The base of a parallelogram is twice as long as its corrosponding height. If the area of the parallelogram is 144 cm 2 , find the mentioned height.

A
2 \(\sqrt2\) cm
B
6 \(\sqrt2\) cm
C
3 \(\sqrt2\) cm
D
8 \(\sqrt2\) cm
Question 49
Arithmetic

What is the mean proportional between 64 and 4096?

A
512
B
192
C
128
D
8
Question 50
Arithmetic

A and B together can finish a job in 40 days. A can do the same job on her own in 60 days. How long will B take to do the three-fourth of the same work all alone?

A
90  days
B
100  days
C
80  days
D
120  days
Question 51
Arithmetic

A sum of ₹5,000 was deposited for 3 years at 10% per annum, compounded annually. The difference between the interest for 2 years and that for 3 years is:

A
₹560
B
₹506
C
₹650
D
₹605
Question 52
Arithmetic

Study the given bar-chart and answer the question given below. The bar chart shows the production and sales (in thousands) of cars from 2011 to 2015. By what percent is the production more than the sales in 2012?

A
35
B
30
C
25
D
20
Question 53
Arithmetic

If cotθ = cot 30° cot 60° and θ is an acute angle, then 2θ is equal to:

A
90°
B
60°
C
45°
D
30°
Question 54
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper mixes three types of rice costing ₹50 per kg, ₹60 per kg and ₹75 per kg in the ratio of 3 : 1 : 2. The average cost of the mixture per kg is:

A
₹75
B
₹65
C
₹50
D
₹60
Question 55
Arithmetic

The following bar graph shows the sales (in thousands) of books from six different branches of a publishing company in 2000 and 2001. Answer the following question based on the bar graph: What is the ratio of the total sales of C3 for both years to the total sales of C4 for both years?

A
14 ∶ 15
B
12 ∶ 13
C
13 ∶ 14
D
15 ∶ 14
Question 56
Arithmetic

If x + 2y = 10 and 2xy = 9, then one of the value of x - 2y is:

A
8
B
6
C
10
D
12
Question 57
Arithmetic

One single discount which is equivalent to 20%, 10% and 5% is given by:

A
32.60%
B
32.80%
C
30.60%
D
31.60%
Question 58
Arithmetic

P sold an item to Q at a 20% gain, and Q sold it to R at a loss of 10%. If R bought the item for ₹1,080, then at what price did P purchase it?

A
₹5000
B
₹3000
C
₹1000
D
₹800
Question 59
Arithmetic

A householder spent his monthly salary of ₹7,200 on different items. If he spent ₹4,000 on food and ₹400 on education, then the central angles respectively are:

A
200°, 20°
B
50°, 200°
C
200°, 60°
D
30°, 60°
Question 60
Arithmetic

Rice worth ₹96 per kg and ₹104 per kg are mixed with a third variety in the ratio 1 : 1 : 2. If the mixture is worth ₹113 per kg, the price of the third variety of rice per kg will be:

A
₹109
B
₹126
C
₹117
D
₹128
Question 61
Arithmetic

Successive discounts of 10% and 20% are given on the purchase of a purse . If the price of the purse is ₹2,250, find the selling price.

A
₹1,520
B
₹1,290
C
₹1,320
D
₹1,620
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the surface area of a sphere whose diameter is 30 cm? [Use π = 3.14.]

A
1134  cm 2
B
2826  cm 2
C
1413  cm 2
D
1130  cm 2
Question 63
Arithmetic

Find the compound interest on ₹5,50,000 at 7% per annum for 2 years, compounded annually.

A
₹80,605
B
₹62,695
C
₹79,690
D
₹79,695
Question 64
Arithmetic

What is the smallest natural number that should be added to 54321 so that the sum is divisible by 6?

A
5
B
1
C
7
D
3
Question 65
Arithmetic

How many spherical balls of radius 5 cm can be made by melting a spherical clay ball having a radius of 15 cm?

A
18
B
3
C
9
D
27
Question 66
Arithmetic

The average monthly expenditure of a family for the first four months is ₹13,750, for the next three months is ₹11,750 and for the last five months is ₹31,750. If the family saves ₹15,550 during the whole year, find the average monthly income of the family during the year. (Consider integral part only)

A
₹21,055
B
₹22,045
C
₹23,040
D
₹22,000
Question 67
Arithmetic

What is the value of 12 - 8 ÷ 2 - {16 of  -2 + 3 × 5 - 4}?

A
0
B
1
C
29
D
45
Question 68
Arithmetic

‘A’ and ‘B’ are two stations 494 km apart. A train starts from station ‘A’ at 3 p.m. and travels towards station ‘B’ at 83 km/h. Another train starts from station ‘B’ at 4 p.m. and travels towards station ‘A’ at 54 km/h. At what time do they meet?

A
7 p.m.
B
7 a.m.
C
8 p.m.
D
9 a.m.
Question 69
Arithmetic

One of the angles of a triangle is 108°, and the other two angles are equal. What is the measure of each of these equal angles?

A
36°
B
72°
C
78°
D
39°
Question 70
Arithmetic

For what value(s) of k will the expression \(p + \frac{1}{9}\sqrt p + {k^2}\)  be a perfect square?

A
\(k = \pm \frac{1}{8}\)
B
\(k = \pm \frac{1}{9}\)
C
\(k = \pm \frac{1}{21}\)
D
\(k = \pm \frac{1}{18}\)
Question 71
Arithmetic

In a panchayat election Candidate A secured 30% of the total votes and did NOT qualify by 6 votes. Candidate B secured 40% of the total votes and got 6 votes more than the bare minimum to qualify. The total number of votes were _________.

A
140
B
160
C
100
D
120
Question 72
GK

Which of the following Tiger Reserves/National Parks and states situated in is INCORRECTLY matched?

A
Manas Tiger Reserve - Assam
B
Bandhavgarh National Park - Madhya Pradesh
C
Sundarbans National Park - Odisha
D
Corbett National Park - Uttarakhand
Question 73
GK

Yamini Krishnamurthy was honoured with the ___________ in 1977.

A
Padma Shri
B
Kabir Samman
C
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
D
Kalidas Samman
Question 74
GK

Which of the following countries never organised Olympic games?

A
South Africa
B
Australia
C
Japan
D
China
Question 75
GK

Who among the following does NOT belong to Rampur Sahaswan Gharana?

A
Ustad Rashid Khan
B
Ghulam Mustafa Khan
C
Ustad Fateh Ali Khan
D
Ustad Inayat Khan
Question 76
GK

Which of the following minerals is NOT found in rivers (alluvial placers) and on the coast, especially beaches (beach placers)?

A
Tin
B
Bauxite
C
Platinum
D
Gold
Question 77
GK

Who among the followings was an Indian singer of the Khayal genre of Hindustani classical music from Karnataka?

A
Gangubai Hangal
B
Pandit Ravi Shankar
C
Begum Akhtar
D
Durga Jasraj
Question 78
GK

L Bino Devi, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award winner had received the award for his contribution to which of the following dances forms?

A
Kuchipudi
B
Odissi
C
Manipuri
D
Sattriya
Question 79
GK

Which of the following is a correct pair?

A
Vijay Kumar Singh - Courage and Conviction
B
K Natwar Singh - Straight from the Heart
C
Khushwant Singh - Living Shadows
D
L K Advani - Matters of Discretion
Question 80
GK

In May 2021, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MTA) signed an MOU with which organisation to support the digital transformation of tribal schools?

A
Microsoft
B
WIPRO
C
Infosys
D
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Question 81
GK

In 1879, who observed cell division in salamander embryos, where cells divide at fixed intervals?

A
Albert von Kolliker
B
Garth L Nicolson
C
Walther Flemming
D
Edwin Gorter
Question 82
GK

Who among the following is the author of the novel “Mrignayani”?

A
Chatursen Shashtri
B
Sumitranandan Pant
C
Rangeya Raghav
D
Vrindavan Lal Verma
Question 83
GK

In 1976, Natya Tarangini, was founded in the National Capital Region, by world renowned Kuchipudi Dance duo ___________.

A
Seetha Nagajothy and P Nagajothy
B
Pasumarthy Vithal and Bharati
C
Radha and Raja Reddy
D
Jayarama Rao and Vanashri Rao
Question 84
GK

Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the election of the Vice-President?

A
Article 66
B
Article 68
C
Article 64
D
Article 62
Question 85
GK

The body of animals of the phylum Protozoa, such as Paramecium, Amoeba, Euglena, shows ________ grade organisation.

A
tissue-organ
B
protoplasmic
C
cell-tissue
D
cellular
Question 86
GK

According to Mendeleev's periodic table, which unknown element of group III had an atomic mass of 68 that was later replaced by gallium?

A
Eka-manganese
B
Eka–silicon
C
Eka–aluminium
D
Eka–boron
Question 87
GK

Which of the following equipment is used in throwing events?

A
Iron rod
B
Indian club
C
Shot Put
D
Iron ring
Question 88
GK

Which of the following is an objective of the Government Budget? (A) GDP growth (B) Reallocation of resources (C) Balanced regional growth

A
A and C
B
A, B and C
C
Only A
D
A and B
Question 89
GK

Which of the following singers from Calcutta was the first artist from the subcontinent to record commercially on the gramophone in November 1902?

A
Suchitra Mitra
B
Gauhar Jaan
C
TH Vinayakram
D
Lata Mangeshkari
Question 90
GK

Which of the following personalities have NOT been nominated for a Grammy Award?

A
Lata Mangeshkar
B
Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
C
T H Vinayakram
D
A R Rahman
Question 91
GK

In 1674, who used a single-lens microscope to examine pond water and observed dozens of protists, which he called 'animalcules', as well as spirogyra, or green algae?

A
Robert Brown
B
Robert Hooke
C
Rudolph Virchow
D
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
Question 92
GK

Ramali Bin Ibrahim, a Malaysian choreographer of Bharatanatyam and Odissi dance forms of India, received the Padma Shri in which of the following years?

A
2018
B
2020
C
2008
D
2014
Question 93
GK

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) Insurance Scheme was extended by the Central government in June 2021. This provides that the families of health workers would get _______ lakh compensation in case of personal accidents.

A
₹50
B
₹25
C
₹45
D
₹30
Question 94
GK

Why does the effective nuclear charge experienced by valence electrons decrease down the group?

A
elements are inactive
B
The outermost electrons are closest to the nucleus
C
innermost electrons are farther away from the nucleus
D
outermost electrons are farther away from the nucleus
Question 95
GK

In which state/UT, in October 2021, a measure to reduce crime in the society 'Operation Sajag' was launched?

A
A state in Eastern India
B
Delhi
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Haryana
Question 96
GK

Who among the following is the author of 'A Movable Feast'?

A
Ernest Hemingway
B
William Faulkner
C
George Orwell
D
Roald Dal