SSC-CHSL 2021 Questions

3 Jun 2022 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Have a long face

A
Look unhappy or disappointed
B
Portray an ugly expression
C
Look extremely happy
D
Look very confident
Question 2
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Curiocity
B
Maturity
C
Creativity
D
Generosity
Question 3
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who believes in the existence of a god or gods

A
Linguist
B
Atheist
C
Theist
D
Leftist
Question 4
Comprehension

From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence. The action was unfortunately constructed not as the necessity of conscience but as deliberate imprudance, and the barrister was unofficially reprimanded.

A
imprudance
B
conscience
C
necessity
D
reprimanded
Question 5
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Marvellous

A
Adverse
B
Terrible
C
tolerable
D
Mythical
Question 6
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. It is better to contact someone who draws maps to get help in your research project.

A
Calligraphist
B
Psephologist
C
Cartographer
D
Lexicographer
Question 7
Comprehension

Identify the option that arranges the given parts in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. a) Further, loud music is also a cause of noise pollution b) Noise pollution is the result of aircraft and heavy traffic. c) which has been seen to affect people’s hearing and d) give them severe headaches and high blood pressure

A
a, b, c, d
B
c, a, b, d
C
d, c, a, b
D
b, a, c, d
Question 8
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. Danny is the better basketball player in the team.

A
good
B
most
C
best
D
gooder
Question 9
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Two __________ control the judge’s decision: justice and impartiality.

A
officials
B
members
C
principles
D
advocates
Question 10
Comprehension

The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Select the option that correctly rectifies the error. As a rule, single sentences should not be write or printed as paragraphs.

A
As a rule, single sentences should not be wrote or printed as paragraphs.
B
As a rule, single sentences should not write or print as paragraphs.
C
As a rule, single sentences shall not have written or printed as paragraphs.
D
As a rule, single sentences should not be written or printed as paragraphs.
Question 11
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Pleasing

A
Gratifying
B
Festive
C
Mournful
D
Sagging
Question 12
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Ardent

A
Admirable
B
Beautiful
C
Sincere
D
Apathetic
Question 13
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence. Some politicians turn up their face at the hard life of downtrodden people.

A
turn up their eyes
B
turn up their nose
C
turn up their mouth
D
turn up their ears
Question 14
Comprehension

Spot the error in the given sentence and select the correct sentence from the options given. All the panel members has been invited for the monthly meeting.

A
All the panel members was invited for the monthly meeting.
B
All the panel members been invited for the monthly meeting.
C
All the panel members have been invited for the monthly meeting.
D
All the panel members would have being invited for the monthly meeting.
Question 15
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Someone who is shy and spends time alone rather than being with others

A
Egoist
B
Extravert
C
Introvert
D
Monk
Question 16
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. The best of both worlds

A
The best practices in both, ancient times and present times
B
The best people on Earth and in heaven
C
An advantageous situation from two different things at a time
D
Being good in dreams and in reality
Question 17
Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. He does not trust anybody.

A
Anybody is not to be trusted by him.
B
Anybody is trusted not by him.
C
Nobody is trusted by him.
D
Nobody trusts him.
Question 18
Comprehension

Select the sentence which has no spelling error.

A
A magnifisent Humayun tomb was built by Hamida Bano in Delhi.
B
There are many magnificent churches in Goa.
C
The sight of waterfall was magnifecent in the brochure.
D
The bride looked bright, simple and magneficent.
Question 19
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Stymie

A
Tame
B
Amaze
C
Hinder
D
Scare
Question 20
Comprehension

Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has the error. Though you may not be able to conquer, I exhort you to fought bravely to the last.

A
Though you may not be
B
I exhort you
C
able to conquer
D
to fought bravely to the last
Question 21
Comprehension

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

A
various
B
most
C
same
D
much
Question 22
Comprehension

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

A
being start
B
starting
C
start
D
being starting
Question 23
Comprehension

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

A
believing
B
enlarging
C
developing
D
growing
Question 24
Comprehension

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

A
signed
B
bought
C
settled
D
resigned
Question 25
Comprehension

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

A
little
B
every
C
any
D
some
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. r d _ n _ d r _ _ b n n d _ r d b _ n d r

A
r n r d r n
B
b n r d r r
C
n n r d r n
D
b n r d r n
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fourth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the fifth number is related to the sixth number. 19 : 361 :: ? : 576 :: 6 : 36

A
25
B
24
C
22
D
23
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

If ‘A’ denotes ‘+’, ‘B’ denotes ‘×’, ‘C’ denotes ‘–’ and ‘D’ denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation? (91 D 13) B 8 C 50 A 16 B 2 A (99 D 11) = ?

A
47
B
27
C
6
D
33
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

Which two numbers, from amongst the given options, should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? (36 ÷ 4) ×12 + (7 × 6) – 18 + (3 × 9) = 63

A
6 and 4
B
3 and 4
C
4 and 12
D
12 and 3
Question 30
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. SYMBOL : YSNYLO :: TALENT : ATOVTN :: MOBILE : ?

A
OMIBEL
B
OMGWEL
C
OMTSEL
D
OMYREL
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 21 * 5 * 61 * 84 * 4 * 8 * 15

A
−, ÷, +, −, =, ×
B
×, −, =, ÷, +, +
C
+, −, =, ×, −, ÷
D
+, ×, −, =, +, −
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Two different position of the same dice are shown, the faces of which are marked from A to F. Select the letter that will be on the opposite to the one showing 'E'.

A
D
B
B
C
A
D
C
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

A
24
B
28
C
26
D
30
Question 34
Logical Reasoning

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

A
=, ×, ×, –
B
×, –, =, –
C
=, +, +, ×
D
×, ×, ×, =
Question 35
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. 17 : 48 :: 23 : 66 :: 15 : ?

A
42
B
49
C
36
D
46
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

Seven friends S, T, U, V, W, X and Y, each has scored different marks in an examination. W scored more than X but less than V. Only three people scored more than V. T scored more than U but less than S. Y scored the least among all. How many persons scored between T and X?

A
4
B
2
C
3
D
1
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row: 17, 8, 153 Second row: 19, 6, 133 Third row: 13, 7, ? (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
103
B
113
C
109
D
104
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row- 12, 51, 159 Second row- 9, 39, 123 Third row- 8, 35,? (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
91
B
111
C
101
D
99
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

A
18
B
14
C
19
D
16
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

If 19 April 1962 is a Thursday, then what will be the day of the week on 15 June 1965?

A
Tuesday
B
Friday
C
Monday
D
Sunday
Question 41
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
25 ∶ 8
B
169 ∶ 16
C
225 ∶ 12
D
64 ∶ 11
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “REPORT” is written as “SDQNSS”, and “THANKS” is written as “UGBMLR”. How will “WINTER” be written in that language?

A
XHOSFQ
B
XHMSFQ
C
XHOUFQ
D
XIOSFQ
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

Find how many triangles are there in the given figure.

A
12
B
13
C
14
D
11
Question 44
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fourth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the fifth number is related to the sixth number. 8 : 72 :: ? : 152 :: 17 : 297

A
9
B
14
C
18
D
12
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘PLURAL’ is written as ‘MQSVMB’ and ‘SINGLE’ is written as ‘JTHOFM’. How will ‘DOUBLE’ be written in that language?

A
PEVCMF
B
PECTDO
C
PECVFM
D
CMTAKD
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. A B _ K P C D H _ P E F H K _ G _ H K P

A
H K P H
B
C K E H
C
H G P E
D
C G P E
Question 47
Logical Reasoning

Pointing to a man in photograph, Rohan said, “His daughter’s brother is my mother’s son’s brother.” How is the man related to Rohan?

A
Father’s father
B
Father’s brother
C
Brother
D
Father
Question 48
Logical Reasoning

Two different position 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 '4'.

A
5
B
2
C
1
D
3
Question 49
Logical Reasoning

Consider the given statement and the following conclusions and decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement. Statement: Private school teachers are hard-working. Conclusion: (I) Some hard-working teachers are private school teachers. (II) Government employees are not hard-working.

A
Only conclusion (II) follows
B
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
C
Only conclusion (I) follows
D
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Question 50
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper offers the following four schemes. Which scheme has the maximum discount percentage? a) Two successive discounts of 22% and 25% b) Buy 3, get 2 free c) Buy 5, get 4 free d) Buy 4, get 3 free

A
a
B
b
C
d
D
c
Question 51
Arithmetic

Ram and Shawan working together can complete a job in 5 hours, where as Ram alone can complete the same job in 6 hours. In how many hours can Shawan alone complete the job?

A
30
B
20
C
35
D
25
Question 52
Arithmetic

If \(x+\frac{1}{x}\)  = - \(3\sqrt 2 \) , what is the value of ( \(x^5+\frac{1}{{{x^5}}}\) )?

A
-715 \(\sqrt2\)
B
-717 \(\sqrt2\)
C
-723 \(\sqrt2\)
D
-720 \(\sqrt2\)
Question 53
Arithmetic

The following table gives the age of the children in a class of a school. Find the number of children in the class whose age is below 11 years but above 8 years. Age (in years) 8 9 10 11 12 No. of children 13 15 42 22 18

A
42
B
28
C
40
D
57
Question 54
Arithmetic

A boat’s speed in still water is 22 km/h, while the river is flowing with a speed of 8 km/h and the time taken to cover a certain distance upstream is 4 hours more than the time taken to cover the same distance downstream. Find the distance.

A
105 km
B
110 km
C
115 km
D
125 km
Question 55
Arithmetic

A sum of money becomes ₹2,000 in 3 years and ₹2,400 in 4 years, at the certain rate of yearly compound interest in case of annual compounding. Find the yearly rate of compound interest.

A
20%
B
10%
C
15%
D
25%
Question 56
Arithmetic

A number is first increased by 25% and then decreased by 10%. If the resulting number is 72, what is the original number?

A
75
B
84
C
64
D
56
Question 57
Arithmetic

The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 80 cm. If the side that is not equal in length to any of the other two sides is 20 cm, find the length of each of the equal sides.

A
25 cm
B
20 cm
C
40 cm
D
30 cm
Question 58
Arithmetic

What is the value of the expression 100(sin 15° cos 15°)?

A
50
B
75
C
100
D
25
Question 59
Arithmetic

Taking π = 3.14, find the volume of a cylinder having its radius of base as 5 cm and its height as 24 cm.

A
1526 cm 3
B
1848 cm 3
C
1256 cm 3
D
1884 cm 3
Question 60
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper buys a note book for ₹85. He wants a profit of 20% after giving a discount of 15%. At what price should he mark the note book?

A
₹105
B
₹110
C
₹115
D
₹120
Question 61
Arithmetic

In a class there are 26 boys and 24 girls. The Math teacher administered a test and found that the average score of the whole class is 85. If the average score of the boys was 82, find the average score of the girls.

A
82
B
88.25
C
85
D
87.5
Question 62
Arithmetic

Study the following pie-chart carefully, which shows a state government's expenditure (% allocation) on various sectors during the year 2019. If ₹27 million were spent on transport in 2019, what would have been the total expenses (in million) of the given state government in that year considering mentioned sectors only?

A
160
B
140
C
150
D
130
Question 63
Arithmetic

Which of the following options does NOT give the lengths of three sides of any triangle?

A
12, 18, 25
B
18, 23, 41
C
7, 10, 12
D
4, 7, 9
Question 64
Arithmetic

In a school, students using school bus, bike and bicycle for transport are in the proportion 6 ∶ 3 ∶ 1. If the total strength of the school is 1200, find the number of students who use bicycle for transport. (Each student uses only one of the given 3 modes of transport)

A
120
B
180
C
240
D
100
Question 65
Arithmetic

Simplify: 2[8p + 5 {n - 2 \((n-\overline {n + p} )\)  + 4p}]

A
76p + 10n
B
6p + 10n
C
7p + 6n
D
10p + 10n
Question 66
Arithmetic

A person runs at an average speed of 20 km/h for 30 minutes and cycles at a speed of 32 km/h for 1 hour 15 minutes. Calculate the average speed (in km/h, rounded off to 1 decimal place).

A
30.5
B
28.6
C
25.4
D
26.3
Question 67
Arithmetic

When the price of an article was reduced by 25%, its sale was increased by 75%. Calculate the net effect on revenue.

A
31.25% decrease
B
31.25% increase
C
39.75% increase
D
39.75% decrease
Question 68
Arithmetic

An authorised rice dealer purchases rice at ₹32 per kg and sells it at ₹40 per kg. But while selling, he is giving only 900 grams instead of 1 kg. Find the actual profit percentage of the dealer (Correct to one decimal place)

A
37.8%
B
39.7%
C
39.8%
D
38.9%
Question 69
Arithmetic

If a, b, c are positive real numbers, what is the value of \(\sqrt {{a^{ - 1}}b} \times \sqrt {{b^{ - 1}}c} \times \sqrt {{c^{ - 1}}a} \)  ?

A
2
B
3
C
1
D
4
Question 70
Arithmetic

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 3?

A
7865001
B
7803572
C
7803541
D
7803593
Question 71
Arithmetic

If the areas of three adjacent faces of a cuboidal box are 729 cm 2 , 529 cm 2 , and 289 cm 2 respectively, then find the volume of the box.

A
10,557 cm 3
B
10,560 cm 3
C
10,555 cm 3
D
10,551 cm 3
Question 72
Arithmetic

The table given below provides information about the marks obtained by a group of students in a test. Marks No. of Students Less than 10 2 Less than 20 5 Less than 30 6 Less than 40 8 Less than 50 10 What is total number of students in the group?

A
20
B
10
C
8
D
31
Question 73
Arithmetic

The average of 25 numbers is 18. The average of the first 12 of these numbers is 14 and that of the last 12 of these numbers is 17. The 13 th number is:

A
80
B
78
C
74
D
82
Question 74
Arithmetic

The value of the expression 1800 ÷ 10{(18 - 6) + [-2(1 + 2 )]} is:

A
20
B
1080
C
30
D
1008
Question 75
GK

Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, often touted as Tansen of the 20 th century is famous for which of the following music genres?

A
Hindustani classical music
B
Carnatic music
C
Sufi devotional
D
Ghazals
Question 76
GK

Which of the following is the autobiography of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad?

A
Freedom at Midnight
B
Partition
C
The Man Who Divided India
D
India Wins Freedom
Question 77
GK

Tanya Hemant is related to which of the following sports?

A
Badminton
B
Tennis
C
Chess
D
Hockey
Question 78
GK

In October 2021, an order was issued by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Rajasthan to give the benefits of a pension scheme to all persons within __________________ categories of disabilities under the 'Rajasthan Social Security Special Persons Pension Scheme' in the state.

A
15
B
21
C
19
D
17
Question 79
GK

What happens to the salinity at the surface of the ocean?

A
Increases by the precipitation process
B
Decreases by the loss of water to ice or evaporation
C
Increases by the loss of water to ice or evaporation
D
Decreases by transpiration
Question 80
GK

What is the common name of CHCl 3 ?

A
Chloroform
B
Sodium chloride
C
Ethylchloride
D
Hydrochloric acid
Question 81
GK

In the context of micro-finance, SHG refers to _______________.

A
Sustainable Help for Growth
B
Surety and Help Group
C
Sustainable Help Grant
D
Self Help Group 
Question 82
GK

In April 2021, the state government of Assam launched the Tractor Distribution Scheme under the Chief Minister Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojna (CMSGUY) for farmers, with the objectives of reviving the agriculture sector and helping in doubling the farmer’s income by ___________________.

A
2022
B
2025
C
2023
D
2024
Question 83
GK

Renowned dancer and actor Minati Mishra was conferred with the Padma Shri for her significant contribution to which of the following Classical Dance forms?

A
Odissi
B
Manipuri
C
Kathakali
D
Kathak
Question 84
GK

In Budget 2022-23,Government of India decided to continue the Scheme of ‘Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports’ over the 15 th Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26) at an outlay of________.

A
₹4,550 crores
B
₹4,500 crores
C
₹5,000.50 crores
D
₹3,165.50 crores
Question 85
GK

Padma Bhushan awardee, Buddhadev Das Gupta was an Indian classical _________ player.

A
sarangi
B
tambura
C
sarod
D
tabla
Question 86
GK

T Balasaraswati, a dance legend from India was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for her contribution to Indian art and culture, in which of the following dance forms?

A
Kuchipudi
B
Bharatanatyam
C
Kathakali
D
Manipuri
Question 87
GK

Who among the following is NOT a Veena player?

A
Jayanthi Kumaresh
B
Sundaram Balchander
C
Jasraj
D
Veenai Dhanammal
Question 88
GK

The reflection on a bathroom mirror, the lake, and the glare on a pair of glasses are caused by which type of reflection?

A
Multiple reflection
B
Specular reflection
C
Glossy reflection
D
Diffused reflection
Question 89
GK

Of which of the following forms are Kelucharan Mahapatra, Sonal Mansingh and Geeta Mahalik famous dancers?

A
Mohiniattam
B
Kuchipudi
C
Bharatanatyam
D
Odissi
Question 90
GK

Who among the following Kuchipudi dancers received the Padma Shri Award in 2022?

A
Shobha Naidu
B
Bhavana Reddy
C
Padmaja Reddy
D
T Harika
Question 91
GK

Which of the following is an example of active transport?

A
Iron assimilation
B
Salt elimination
C
Glucose transport
D
Sodium and potassium pumps
Question 92
GK

Identify the disease that is caused due to inadequate secretion of the hormone insulin from the pancreas?

A
Tuberculosis
B
Diabetes mellitus
C
Blood cancer
D
Gall stones
Question 93
GK

‘Raavan - Enemy of Aryavarta’ is written by which of the following writers?

A
Chetan Bhagat
B
Aravind Adiga
C
Vikram Seth
D
Amish Tripathi
Question 94
GK

Who showed that heating silver cyanide (an inorganic compound) with ammonium chloride (another inorganic compound) produced urea without the aid of any living organism or part of a living organism, in 1828?

A
Antoine Lavoisier
B
Friedrich Wohler
C
Ernest Lawrence
D
Alfred Werner
Question 95
GK

Which state in India as per the 2021 Census has the lowest population Density per km 2 ?

A
Uttarakhand
B
Nagaland
C
Arunachal Pradesh
D
Mizoram
Question 96
GK

‘Jakhan Choto Chilam’ is the autobiography of __________.

A
Satyajit Ray
B
Sukumar Ray
C
Taslima Nasrin
D
Debesh Roy
Question 97
GK

Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution divides the power between the Centre and the state in terms of the union, state and concurrent list?

A
Fifth Schedule
B
Ninth Schedule
C
Third Schedule
D
Seventh Schedule
Question 98
GK

The World Badminton Championship event 2026 will be organise by__________.

A
Australia
B
India
C
China
D
Indonesia
Question 99
GK

____________ is a reputed classical dancer of Kathak dance form.

A
Kanak Rele
B
Shovana Narayan
C
Vani Madhav
D
Madhavi Mudgal