SSC-CHSL 2021 Questions
10 Jun 2022 • Shift 3
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Question 1
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
InterpretationB
TremendousC
PersistentD
PronounciationQuestion 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
BDACB
DBCAC
ABDCD
DCBAQuestion 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 mysteryB
accept the seemingly ingenous replyC
Shanu’s inquisitive mind could not D
to mitigate the pain of the old couple Question 4
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
CommitteeB
DevelopC
ReferanceD
BeginningQuestion 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
EditorialB
IllustrationC
ObituaryD
ForecastQuestion 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
InterludeB
InterlineC
InterlaceD
InterlinkQuestion 7
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Face up to
A
Look into faceB
PersonallyC
Alter the face ofD
To accept a difficult situationQuestion 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 perceptionB
varyC
of successD
from person to personQuestion 9
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Eccentric
A
QueerB
ExcellentC
CommonD
CharmingQuestion 10
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
AccessoriesB
DominantC
PampletD
PoliticianQuestion 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 resultsB
To be extremely successfulC
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
ElectrographB
SeismographC
SpectrographD
MagnetographQuestion 13
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Hale and hearty
A
Clumsy and calmB
Angry but happyC
Weak and illD
Strong and healthyQuestion 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
RekindleB
ReiterateC
RelayedD
RelapseQuestion 15
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Ludicrous
A
IntuitiveB
CrazyC
AstuteD
IntrinsicQuestion 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
leaveB
relativeC
safetyD
reluctantQuestion 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 theB
He didn’tC
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
blewB
bluesC
blueD
blowQuestion 21
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A
overB
beyondC
acrossD
aroundQuestion 22
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A
fractionsB
ingredientsC
componentsD
fragmentsQuestion 23
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A
plansB
coursesC
meansD
waysQuestion 24
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4
A
causeB
sourceC
originD
MotiveQuestion 25
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A
surpriseB
wondersC
compassionD
sensationQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
If 14 January 2022 was Friday, then what will be the day of the week on 28 February 2025?
A
FridayB
MondayC
SundayD
SaturdayQuestion 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
8924B
9842C
8942D
9824Question 28
Logical Reasoning
Find how many triangles are there in the given figure.
A
24B
21C
22D
23Question 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
3B
1C
0D
2Question 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
NurseB
PatientC
HospitalD
DoctorQuestion 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
VNMUJQMYB
UMTILLPYC
VNUMQJZMD
YLPITLUMQuestion 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, 3B
4, 2, 1, 3, 5C
5, 4, 1, 2, 3D
3, 4, 1, 2, 5Question 33
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 9, 18, 15, ?, 55, 330
A
62B
68C
60D
71Question 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
80B
61C
60D
71Question 35
Logical Reasoning
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? RSDA, WDUX, ?, GZCR, LKTO
A
DYXSB
BOLUC
BIDZD
CHLSQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 5, 30, 35, ?, 143, 286
A
95B
140C
70D
120Question 37
Logical Reasoning
Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? WXYZ, XWZY, YVAX, ?, ATCV
A
ZUBWB
ZUBVC
WBUZD
ZBMWQuestion 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
2B
3C
4D
6Question 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
3B
6C
5D
4Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 36, 45, 63, 90, 126, 171, ?
A
252B
255C
222D
225Question 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 9B
7 and 6C
4 and 6D
4 and 7Question 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
14B
15C
8D
12Question 45
Logical Reasoning
Which letter will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series? V, S, O, L, ? , E
A
JB
HC
GD
MQuestion 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
2B
4C
6D
1Question 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
ALNUHCB
ALUNHCC
ALHNUCD
ALNUCHQuestion 49
Arithmetic
The mean of five numbers is 18. If one number is excluded, their mean is 16. The excluded number is:
A
30B
26C
36D
32Question 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 kmB
3 kmC
2.5 kmD
3.6 kmQuestion 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
17.5B
35C
105D
70Question 52
Arithmetic
Which of the following options has the greatest value?
A
20 + 4 + (−8) − 2 + 3 + 6B
(−22) + (−4 −7)C
(−18) − 45 + (−3 −2)D
(−99) + (−44) − 12Question 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 cmB
5 cmC
7 cmD
6 cmQuestion 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
9B
6C
7D
8Question 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
34B
24C
83D
17Question 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
21B
11C
10D
12Question 57
Arithmetic
Observe the graph and answer the question that follows. How many students obtained marks more than 130?
A
14B
19C
20D
17Question 58
Arithmetic
Which of the following is the least 6-digit number that is divisible by 93?
A
100068B
100070C
100075D
100065Question 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 12B
15 and 5C
5 and 15D
2 and 18Question 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
₹3,350B
₹3,400C
₹3,300D
₹3,450Question 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
50B
60C
55D
45Question 63
Arithmetic
What is the product of (x + a) and (x + b)?
A
x 2 + (a + b)x + abB
x 2 + (a - b)x + abC
x 2 + (a + b)x - abD
x 2 + (a - ab)x - abQuestion 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 cmB
5 cmC
7 cmD
9 cmQuestion 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
12B
10C
18D
15Question 66
Arithmetic
What is the area (in cm 2 ) of an equilateral triangle of side 20 cm ?
A
100 \(\sqrt 3 \)B
200C
100D
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
15B
20C
18D
24Question 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 2B
556.4 cm 2C
544.4 cm 2D
554.4 cm 2Question 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
-70B
-10C
-30D
-50Question 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
₹1.36B
₹1.20C
₹1.18D
₹1.38Question 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
686B
668C
779D
530Question 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 RayleighB
CV RamanC
SN BoseD
John TyndallQuestion 75
GK
Which of the following autobiographies is written by former English footballer, David Beckham published in 2003 ?
A
A Shot at HistoryB
The Greatest: My own StoryC
My SideD
Standing my GroundQuestion 76
GK
Which sport scheme was extended from 2021-22 to 2025-26 in March 2021?
A
Rajiv Gandhi Khel AbhiyanB
Urban Sports Infrastructure SchemeC
Khelo IndiaD
National Sports Talent Search SchemeQuestion 77
GK
In which state is cactus vegetation found in dry areas of Thorny Bushes in the form of spines?
A
West BengalB
AssamC
OdishaD
RajasthanQuestion 78
GK
Kalamandalam Rajan received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2009 for which of the following dance forms?
A
KathakaliB
BharatanatyamC
KathakD
OdissiQuestion 79
GK
What is the duration of the interval in a football match?
A
15 minutesB
10 minutesC
30 minutesD
12 minutesQuestion 80
GK
Diving comes under which category of sport?
A
Defensive sportB
Martial artsC
Combat sportD
Aquatic sportQuestion 81
GK
What is the upper limit of annual household income for microfinance borrowers in rural areas?
A
₹1 lakhB
₹1.25 lakhC
₹1.5 lakhD
₹2 lakhQuestion 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 AcharyaB
Remo D’SouzaC
Prabhu DevaD
Farah KhanQuestion 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 226B
Article 235C
Article 230D
Article 242Question 84
GK
Which of the following is the correct pair?
A
Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma - MohiniyattamB
Sonal Mansingh - ManipuriC
Shovana Narayan - OdissiD
Bala Sarasawati - KathakQuestion 85
GK
‘Faster than Lightning - My Story’ is the autobiography of _____.
A
Hima DasB
Usain BoltC
Dutee ChandD
P T UshaQuestion 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 AB
Vitamin CC
Vitamin DD
Vitamin EQuestion 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 GharanaB
Patiala GharanaC
Kirana GharanaD
Agra GharanaQuestion 88
GK
The long jumper ______________ won Silver in the U-20 World Athletics Championships in August 2021.
A
Shaili SinghB
MA PrajushaC
Nayana JamesD
Reeth AbrahamQuestion 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
1865B
1845C
1835D
1855Question 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 KhanB
Ustab Ali Baksh KhanC
Ustad Chhote Ghulam Ali KhanD
Munawar Ali KhanQuestion 91
GK
By what metabolic process in the kitchen can you make food like curd, paneer and sauerkraut?
A
FermentationB
CondensationC
PasteurisationD
SteamingQuestion 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
ParadichlorobenzeneB
EthylbenzeneC
Benzoyl chlorideD
ChlorobenzeneQuestion 93
GK
Which of the following pairs is INCORRECT?
A
Kumar Gandharva – GuitarB
Zia Mohiuddin Dagar – Rudra VinaC
Kadri Gopalnath − SaxophoneD
Bombay Jayashree – VocalistQuestion 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
KabaddiB
CricketC
HockeyD
AthleticsQuestion 95
GK
In which year was International Booker Prize established?
A
2005B
1969C
1981D
1918Question 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
OdissiB
KathakaliC
KuchipudiD
KathakQuestion 98
GK
Ustad Hassu Khan, Ustad Haddu Khan and Ustad Nathu Khan were exponents of the ___________ Gharana.
A
BenarasB
GwaliorC
DelhiD
Patiala