SSC-CHSL 2021 Questions

10 Jun 2022 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Interpretation
B
Tremendous
C
Persistent
D
Pronounciation
Question 2
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. To think that a computer would one day replace a book is indeed unthinkable and far fetched. B. The thoughts and ideas contained in a book are immortal like Tulsidas’ Ram Charitra Manas, Ved Vyas’ Mahabharata, The Bible and many other religious and literary works like Shakespeare’s plays etc. C. On the other hand a computer is but a machine, that at best can visually display the contents of a specific book. D. A good book in the words of John Milton “is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up to a purpose to a life beyond life."

A
BDAC
B
DBCA
C
ABDC
D
DCBA
Question 3
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an INCORRECTLY spelt word. Shanu’s inquisitive mind could not / accept the seemingly ingenous reply / of the man and he resolved to solve the mystery / to mitigate the pain of the old couple.

A
of the man and he resolved to solve the mystery
B
accept the seemingly ingenous reply
C
Shanu’s inquisitive mind could not 
D
to mitigate the pain of the old couple 
Question 4
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Committee
B
Develop
C
Referance
D
Beginning
Question 5
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. The newspaper dedicated a report giving the news of the death and details about the life of the deceased.

A
Editorial
B
Illustration
C
Obituary
D
Forecast
Question 6
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A pause between the acts of a play

A
Interlude
B
Interline
C
Interlace
D
Interlink
Question 7
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Face up to

A
Look into face
B
Personally
C
Alter the face of
D
To accept a difficult situation
Question 8
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error The perception / of success / vary / from person to person.

A
The perception
B
vary
C
of success
D
from person to person
Question 9
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Eccentric

A
Queer
B
Excellent
C
Common
D
Charming
Question 10
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Accessories
B
Dominant
C
Pamplet
D
Politician
Question 11
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. The team members seem to be running around in circles .

A
To be very active but with few results
B
To be extremely successful
C
Hardly any time to breathe 
D
Very dynamic and hardworking 
Question 12
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An instrument for detecting an earthquake

A
Electrograph
B
Seismograph
C
Spectrograph
D
Magnetograph
Question 13
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Hale and hearty

A
Clumsy and calm
B
Angry but happy
C
Weak and ill
D
Strong and healthy
Question 14
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Fall back or sink again (into a worse state after an improvement)

A
Rekindle
B
Reiterate
C
Relayed
D
Relapse
Question 15
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Ludicrous

A
Intuitive
B
Crazy
C
Astute
D
Intrinsic
Question 16
Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Fiona enquired whether I had gone to school on Tuesday

A
“Had you been going to school on Tuesday?” Fiona asked me.
B
“Where are you going on Tuesday?’’ Fiona asked me.  
C
“Did you go to school on Tuesday?’’ Fiona asked me.  
D
“Are you gone to school on Tuesday? Fiona enquired. 
Question 17
Comprehension

Which word in the given sentence is the ANTONYM of – jeopardy?

A
leave
B
relative
C
safety
D
reluctant
Question 18
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. He didn’t / called me / in the / last week

A
in the
B
He didn’t
C
called me 
D
last week 
Question 19
Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. He invited me to his place yesterday.

A
I invited to his place yesterday. 
B
I was invited. 
C
I was invited by him to his place yesterday. 
D
To his place I was invited yesterday. 
Question 20
Comprehension

Select the correct homonym from the given options to fill in the blank. The wind________ so powerfully that the door closed.

A
blew
B
blues
C
blue
D
blow
Question 21
Comprehension

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

A
over
B
beyond
C
across
D
around
Question 22
Comprehension

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

A
fractions
B
ingredients
C
components
D
fragments
Question 23
Comprehension

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

A
plans
B
courses
C
means
D
ways
Question 24
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4

A
cause
B
source
C
origin
D
Motive
Question 25
Comprehension

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

A
surprise
B
wonders
C
compassion
D
sensation
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

If 14 January 2022 was Friday, then what will be the day of the week on 28 February 2025?

A
Friday
B
Monday
C
Sunday
D
Saturday
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. 5372 : 7532 :: 4928: 9842 :: 9284 : ?

A
8924
B
9842
C
8942
D
9824
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

Find how many triangles are there in the given figure.

A
24
B
21
C
22
D
23
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

Seven friends A, B, C, D, E, F and G, each has a different height. C is taller than D. A is the shortest among all. Only four people are taller than C. E is taller than G but shorter than F. F is not the tallest. The height of how many people is between the heights of B and G?

A
3
B
1
C
0
D
2
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must NOT be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word) ATM : Bank :: Ambulance : ?

A
Nurse
B
Patient
C
Hospital
D
Doctor
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘ADDITION’ is written as ‘EBJEJUOP’ and ‘SUBTRACT’ is written as ‘VTUCBSUD’. How will 'MULTIPLY’ be written in that language?

A
VNMUJQMY
B
UMTILLPY
C
VNUMQJZM
D
YLPITLUM
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1.Assertive 2.Astringent 3.Astronomy 4.Aspirations 5.Ascertain

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

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 9, 18, 15, ?, 55, 330

A
62
B
68
C
60
D
71
Question 34
Logical Reasoning

If I denotes ‘÷’, J denotes ‘×’, K denotes ‘−’ and L denotes ‘+’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation? (18 I 9) J 12 L 22 K 41 L (36J2) K 2 J 8 = ?

A
80
B
61
C
60
D
71
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? RSDA, WDUX, ?, GZCR, LKTO

A
DYXS
B
BOLU
C
BIDZ
D
CHLS
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 5, 30, 35, ?, 143, 286

A
95
B
140
C
70
D
120
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? WXYZ, XWZY, YVAX, ?, ATCV

A
ZUBW
B
ZUBV
C
WBUZ
D
ZBMW
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (45, 37, 360) (17, 14, 51) (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
(18, 10, 148)
B
(35, 22, 465)
C
(21, 17, 87)
D
(34, 26, 272)
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are mumbered from 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing '5'

A
2
B
3
C
4
D
6
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing '1'

A
3
B
6
C
5
D
4
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 36, 45, 63, 90, 126, 171, ?

A
252
B
255
C
222
D
225
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

Which two numbers, from amongst the given options, should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? (17 × 4) – (7) 2 + (63 ÷ 9) × 6 + 83 – 41 = 83

A
7 and 9
B
7 and 6
C
4 and 6
D
4 and 7
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 25 * 5 * 10 * 2 * 4 * 21

A
–, +, ÷, ×, =
B
÷, ×, +, –, = 
C
×, ÷, –, +, = 
D
÷, +, ×, –, = 
Question 44
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 6 : 43 :: ? : 203 :: 20 : 407

A
14
B
15
C
8
D
12
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

Which letter will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series? V, S, O, L, ? , E

A
J
B
H
C
G
D
M
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

Two differeent positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing '5'.

A
2
B
4
C
6
D
1
Question 47
Logical Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (41, 24, 39) (10, 5, 13) (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
(27, 19, 44)
B
(26, 19, 35)
C
(29, 21, 6)
D
(22, 17, 37)
Question 48
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “ISLAND” is written as “SIALDN”, and “LAWYER” is written as “ALYWRE”. How will “LAUNCH” be written in that language?

A
ALNUHC
B
ALUNHC
C
ALHNUC
D
ALNUCH
Question 49
Arithmetic

The mean of five numbers is 18. If one number is excluded, their mean is 16. The excluded number is:

A
30
B
26
C
36
D
32
Question 50
Arithmetic

After seeing a policeman from a distance of 500 m, a thief starts running at a speed of 10 km/h. After noticing, the policeman chases immediately with a speed of 12 km/h, and the thief is caught. The distance run by the policeman is:

A
2.4 km
B
3 km
C
2.5 km
D
3.6 km
Question 51
Arithmetic

A varies jointly with B and C. A = 6 when B = 3 and C = 2. Find A when B = 5 and C = 7.

A
17.5
B
35
C
105
D
70
Question 52
Arithmetic

Which of the following options has the greatest value?

A
20 + 4 + (−8) − 2 + 3 + 6
B
(−22) + (−4 −7)
C
(−18) − 45 + (−3 −2)
D
(−99) + (−44) − 12
Question 53
Arithmetic

In ΔABC, if G is the centroid and AD is a median with a length of 9 cm, then the length of AG is:

A
8 cm
B
5 cm
C
7 cm
D
6 cm
Question 54
Arithmetic

A sum of ₹14,375, when invested at r% interest per year compounded annually, amounts to ₹16,767 after two years. What is the value of r?

A
9
B
6
C
7
D
8
Question 55
Arithmetic

In a school of 200 students. the following chart represents the percentage of students involved in different sports. What is the number of students playing cricket?

A
34
B
24
C
83
D
17
Question 56
Arithmetic

The average of 10 observations is 21. A new observation is included and the average of these 11 numbers is 1 less than the prevoius average. The 11 th observation is________.

A
21
B
11
C
10
D
12
Question 57
Arithmetic

Observe the graph and answer the question that follows. How many students obtained marks more than 130?

A
14
B
19
C
20
D
17
Question 58
Arithmetic

Which of the following is the least 6-digit number that is divisible by 93?

A
100068
B
100070
C
100075
D
100065
Question 59
Arithmetic

A number x is three times another number y. If the sum of both the numbers is 20, then x and y, respectively, are:

A
 8 and 12
B
15 and 5
C
5 and 15
D
2 and 18
Question 60
Arithmetic

A person could save 20% of his income. A year later, his income increased by 25% but he could save the same amount only as before. By what percentage has his expenditure increased?

A
27.5%
B
32.5%
C
31.25%
D
29.75%
Question 61
Arithmetic

The marked price of a table fan is ₹3,750 and is available to the retailer at a discount of 20%. At what price should the retailer sell it to earn a profit of 15%?

A
₹3,350
B
₹3,400
C
₹3,300
D
₹3,450
Question 62
Arithmetic

Ravi drove for 4 hours at a speed of 70 miles per hour and for 2 hours at 40 miles per hour. What was his average speed (in miles per hour) for the whole journey?

A
50
B
60
C
55
D
45
Question 63
Arithmetic

What is the product of (x + a) and (x + b)?

A
x 2  + (a + b)x + ab
B
x 2  + (a - b)x + ab
C
x 2  + (a + b)x - ab
D
x 2  + (a - ab)x - ab
Question 64
Arithmetic

What is the height of a solid right circular cylinder whose radius is 3 cm and total surface area is 60 π cm 2 ?

A
3 cm
B
5 cm
C
7 cm
D
9 cm
Question 65
Arithmetic

45 people can repair a road in 10 days, working 6 hours a day. In how many days can 30 people, working 6 hours a day, complete the same work ?

A
12
B
10
C
18
D
15
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the area (in cm 2 ) of an equilateral triangle of side 20 cm ?

A
100  \(\sqrt 3 \)
B
200
C
100
D
200 \(\sqrt 2 \)
Question 67
Arithmetic

Under a discount scheme, a dozen pair of gloves quoted at ₹200 is available at a discount of 20%. How many pairs of gloves can be bought for ₹320?

A
15
B
20
C
18
D
24
Question 68
Arithmetic

The value of sin 73 ° + cos 137° is

A
sin 13 ° 
B
cos 13 ° 
C
cos 18 ° 
D
sin 18 ° 
Question 69
Arithmetic

The diameter of the base of a right-circular cylinder is 12 cm and the height of the cyinder is 2.45 times the radius of its base. Find the curved surface area of the cylinder. [ \(\rm Use\ {\rm{ }}\pi = \frac{{22}}{7}\)  ]

A
552.4 cm 2
B
556.4 cm 2
C
544.4 cm 2
D
554.4 cm 2
Question 70
Arithmetic

If x + y + z = 10, x 2 + y 2 + z 2 = 30, then the value of x 3 + y 3 + z 3 - 3xyz is______.

A
-70
B
-10
C
-30
D
-50
Question 71
Arithmetic

A pen passing through two hands is finally sold at a profit of 44% of the original cost price. If the first dealer makes a profit of 20%, then the profit made by the second dealer is:

A
36%
B
24%
C
20%
D
27%
Question 72
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper purchases 20000 units of a product at ₹1 each, 15000 units at ₹1.15 each and 5000 units at ₹2 each. What is the weighted average price of one unit? (Correct to two decimal places)

A
₹1.36
B
₹1.20
C
₹1.18
D
₹1.38
Question 73
Arithmetic

The table below shows the number of cakes sold by six different bakeries in a town on five different of particular week. Days / Bakery Monday Tuesday Thursday Saturday Sunday A 222 255 215 250 266 B 205 275 314 295 260 C 245 266 305 195 235 D 221 230 185 300 280 E 312 325 298 272 254 F 175 205 255 240 308 What is the total number of cakes sold by the bakery D on Monday Thursday and Sunday, taken together ?

A
686
B
668
C
779
D
530
Question 74
GK

In 1928,who discovered that when a ray of coloured light enters a liquid, a fraction of the light scattered by that liquid is of a different colour?

A
Lord Rayleigh
B
CV Raman
C
SN Bose
D
John Tyndall
Question 75
GK

Which of the following autobiographies is written by former English footballer, David Beckham published in 2003 ?

A
A Shot at History
B
The Greatest: My own Story
C
My Side
D
Standing my Ground
Question 76
GK

Which sport scheme was extended from 2021-22 to 2025-26 in March 2021?

A
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan
B
Urban Sports Infrastructure Scheme
C
Khelo India
D
National Sports Talent Search Scheme
Question 77
GK

In which state is cactus vegetation found in dry areas of Thorny Bushes in the form of spines?

A
West Bengal
B
Assam
C
Odisha
D
Rajasthan
Question 78
GK

Kalamandalam Rajan received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2009 for which of the following dance forms?

A
Kathakali
B
Bharatanatyam
C
Kathak
D
Odissi
Question 79
GK

What is the duration of the interval in a football match?

A
15 minutes
B
10 minutes
C
30 minutes
D
12 minutes
Question 80
GK

Diving comes under which category of sport?

A
Defensive sport
B
Martial arts
C
Combat sport
D
Aquatic sport
Question 81
GK

What is the upper limit of annual household income for microfinance borrowers in rural areas?

A
₹1 lakh
B
₹1.25 lakh
C
₹1.5 lakh
D
₹2 lakh
Question 82
GK

Which of the following Bollywood choreographers has won the 63rd National Film Awards in the category of Best Choreography for his/her excellent work in the Hindi movie ‘Bajirao Mastani’ ?

A
Ganesh Acharya
B
Remo D’Souza
C
Prabhu Deva
D
Farah Khan
Question 83
GK

Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers a High Court to issue writs for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights of the citizens?

A
Article 226
B
Article 235
C
Article 230
D
Article 242
Question 84
GK

Which of the following is the correct pair?

A
Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma - Mohiniyattam
B
Sonal Mansingh - Manipuri
C
Shovana Narayan - Odissi
D
Bala Sarasawati - Kathak
Question 85
GK

‘Faster than Lightning - My Story’ is the autobiography of _____.

A
Hima Das
B
Usain Bolt
C
Dutee Chand
D
P T Usha
Question 86
GK

Which is a major essential lipophilic (fat-soluble) vitamin required for the protection of cell membranes and the formation of red blood cells (RBCs)?

A
Vitamin A
B
Vitamin C
C
Vitamin D
D
Vitamin E
Question 87
GK

Gangubai Hangal was an Indian vocalist of Hindustani classical tradition who was awarded the Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 1973. From which of the following musical Gharanas did she belong ?

A
Banaras Gharana
B
Patiala Gharana
C
Kirana Gharana
D
Agra Gharana
Question 88
GK

The long jumper ______________ won Silver in the U-20 World Athletics Championships in August 2021.

A
Shaili Singh
B
MA Prajusha
C
Nayana James
D
Reeth Abraham
Question 89
GK

In which year did Rudolf Virchow published an essay titled ‘Cellular Pathology’ in which he famously declared that "every cell arises from another cell”?

A
1865
B
1845
C
1835
D
1855
Question 90
GK

Who among the following Hindustani classical musicians blended the best of classical music and created a unique style of music of his own who was often touted as the Tansen of 20th century?

A
Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
B
Ustab Ali Baksh Khan
C
Ustad Chhote Ghulam Ali Khan
D
Munawar Ali Khan
Question 91
GK

By what metabolic process in the kitchen can you make food like curd, paneer and sauerkraut?

A
Fermentation
B
Condensation
C
Pasteurisation
D
Steaming
Question 92
GK

Which of the following is an organic compound with the formula C 6 H 4 Cl 2 that is used as a fumigant insecticide to control cloth moths?

A
Paradichlorobenzene
B
Ethylbenzene
C
Benzoyl chloride
D
Chlorobenzene
Question 93
GK

Which of the following pairs is INCORRECT?

A
Kumar Gandharva – Guitar
B
Zia Mohiuddin Dagar – Rudra Vina
C
Kadri Gopalnath − Saxophone
D
Bombay Jayashree – Vocalist
Question 94
GK

In which sport did TP Ouseph receive the Dronacharya Award in the Lifetime Achievement category for outstanding coaches in Sports and Games 2021?

A
Kabaddi
B
Cricket
C
Hockey
D
Athletics
Question 95
GK

In which year was International Booker Prize established?

A
2005
B
1969
C
1981
D
1918
Question 96
GK

In the format of the IUPAC name of the organic compound, the term ‘Root’ is used to represent:

A
functional groups that may be present in the compound 
B
the cyclic or acyclic nature of the given compound 
C
the number of carbon atoms in the parent chain 
D
the presence of side chains or substituent groups 
Question 97
GK

Ms. Kamalini Asthana and Ms. Nalini Asthana are conferred with one of the top highest civilian awards of India, Padma Shri 2022. Which of the following dance forms of Banaras Gharana are they known for?

A
Odissi
B
Kathakali
C
Kuchipudi
D
Kathak
Question 98
GK

Ustad Hassu Khan, Ustad Haddu Khan and Ustad Nathu Khan were exponents of the ___________ Gharana.

A
Benaras
B
Gwalior
C
Delhi
D
Patiala