SSC-CHSL 2021 Questions

31 May 2022 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. She will be / write her / examination by this / time tomorrow.

A
examination by this
B
time tomorrow
C
She will be
D
write her
Question 2
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Something that pertaining to the controversy

A
Poignancy 
B
Laudatory
C
Putative
D
Polemical
Question 3
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The children sat ___________ the tables instead of the chairs.

A
above
B
near
C
on
D
in
Question 4
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person as a source of intellectual light or moral inspiration

A
Lurch
B
Luminary
C
Luminaire
D
Lunette
Question 5
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Impudent

A
Insolent
B
Confident
C
Triumphant
D
Polite
Question 6
Comprehension

Complete the sentence with an appropriate synonym of the word mentioned in the bracket. Watching the setting sun and the _______ (tranquil) surface of the water relaxes my mind.

A
calm
B
unsettled
C
moving 
D
roaring
Question 7
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word

A
Wit
B
Witch
C
Wish
D
Whipe
Question 8
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Wisedom
B
Freedom
C
Boredom
D
Kingdom
Question 9
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. We love to go to the ________.

A
sea
B
she
C
saw
D
see
Question 10
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the give idiom. To pay lip service

A
To express loyalty, respect, or support for something insincerely 
B
To face a risk
C
To pretend to be very old
D
To ignore what someone is saying
Question 11
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. Rhea and Heena are both great dancers, but Rhea is the best .

A
but Rhea is one of the best
B
but Rhea is better
C
and yet both of are equally good at it
D
but Rhea is good
Question 12
Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. In the theatre, the audience threw flowers on the screen.

A
In the theatre, flowers were thrown by the audience.
B
In the theatre, flowers had been thrown by the audience.
C
In the theatre, flowers was thrown by the audience.
D
In the theatre, flowers are thrown by the audience.
Question 13
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined part in the given sentence. This rule is necesary to maintain discipline.

A
nacessary
B
necessery
C
necessary
D
neccessary
Question 14
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Trustworthy
B
Bonafide
C
Solusion
D
Cultural
Question 15
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe, the two great playwrights of the Elizabethan era, were living in the same time period.

A
Chauvinists
B
Cosmopolitans
C
Contemporaries
D
Cynics
Question 16
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Judicious

A
Modest
B
Reserved
C
Foolish
D
Authoritative
Question 17
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Every dog has his day

A
Every dog is treated well
B
Celebration of dogs as man's best friend
C
Everyone has good luck or success at a point of time
D
Dogs are faithful animals
Question 18
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. Very carefully I ___________ the tree I have referred to, and avoiding contact with the creepers, the upper _________ and leaves of which might have been visible from where the tiger was lying, I climbed to the fork, where I had a comfortable seat and perfect _________.

A
stalled, roots, visibility
B
starved, stem, disclosure
C
stormed, fruits, revelation
D
stalked, tendrils, concealment
Question 19
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Come about

A
To happen
B
To explode
C
To support
D
To deduce
Question 20
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. The Taj Mahal's history is also one of the world's greatest love stories known to everyone. B. She was the neice of Meherunissa who was married to Prince Salim (later the Empress Nur Jahan.) C. It all started in 1607, when Mughal Prince Khurram, first laid eyes on the lovely Arjumand Banu Begum. D. Khurram, the son of Emperor Jahangir, Voiced his wish to marry Arjumand, and their marriage was celebrated with great pomp.

A
ACBD
B
ACDB
C
BACD
D
ABCD
Question 21
Comprehension

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

A
value
B
enjoyment
C
morals
D
ending
Question 22
Comprehension

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

A
that
B
who
C
whom
D
which
Question 23
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3

A
pleasant
B
positive
C
horrible
D
negative
Question 24
Comprehension

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

A
yet
B
thus
C
but
D
while
Question 25
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill blank number 5.

A
positive
B
important
C
essential
D
critical
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the* sings and to balance the given equation. 25 * 5 * 10 * 2 * 4 * 3

A
-, +, ÷, ×, =
B
×, ÷, -, +, =
C
÷, ×, +, -, =
D
÷, -, +, ×, =
Question 27
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
7 : 392
B
9 : 810
C
15 : 3150
D
12 : 1872
Question 28
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 apples are bananas. All grapes are bananas. All bananas are nuts. Conclusion: I. All apples are nuts. II. All grapes are nuts. III. No nuts are bananas.

A
Only conclusion I follows 
B
Only conclusions I and III follow
C
Only conclusions I and II follow
D
Only conclusion II follows
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

Which letter cluster will replace the question mark)?) to complete the given series? XYZA, YACE,?, AEIM, BGLQ

A
ZCFI
B
ZCIF
C
ZCDE
D
ZCEF
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'SCHOOL' is written as 'TDIPPM' and 'COLLEGE' is written as 'DPMMFHF'. How will 'UNIVERSITY' be written in that language?

A
VJOWSFTJUZ
B
VOJFWSTJUZ
C
VOJWJFSTUZ 
D
VOJWFSTJUZ
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

Kapil is Rajat's nephew. Nisha is Rajat's mother. Ramesh has only two children Rajat and Nilesh. How is Nilesh related to Kapil ?

A
Father
B
Brother
C
Nephew
D
Uncle
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

If 26 January 2019 was Saturday, then what was the day of the week on 30 January 2022?

A
Monday 
B
Sunday
C
Tuesday
D
Saturday
Question 33
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. ACCURATE : RATEACCU :: ANALYSIS : YSISANAL :: CAPACITY : ?

A
CITYPACA
B
YTICAPAC
C
CITYCAPA
D
PACACITY
Question 34
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, "ABROAD" is written as "BDUNYA", and "BECAME" is written as "CGFZKB". How will "CANCER" be written in that language?

A
DQCBCO
B
DCQOBC
C
DCQCBO
D
DCQBCO
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 13, 26, 23, ?, 87, 522

A
95
B
94
C
90
D
92
Question 36
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. t _ r a s _ t _ s _ a _ _ _ t _ r _ s r t

A
s r t r a r t s a
B
s r a r s r t s a
C
s r t r s r t s t
D
s r t r s r t s a
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

If P denotes 'x', Q denotes '÷', R denotes '+' and S denotes '-', then what will come in place of '?' in the following equation? 130 S 61 R (23 P 4) S 83 R (62 Q 2) = ?

A
120
B
109
C
115
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: 187, 164, 141 Second row: 215, 192,169 Third row: 178,155,? (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
129
B
131
C
123
D
132
Question 39
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
100 : 81
B
36 : 16
C
49 : 25
D
81 : 49
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

Which two numbers, from amongst the given options, should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? (40 × 6) ÷ 8 + 14 - (7 × 16) + (13 × 12) = 26

A
40 and 16
B
8 and 12
C
6 and 12
D
14 and 16
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 6, 12, 20, 30, ?, 56

A
42
B
25
C
49
D
36
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'CHECK' is written as '6165622' and 'SURGE' is written as '382136145'. How will 'PRIEST' be written in that language?

A
32369538
B
1618101920
C
161818101920
D
3236953840
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

Find the number of triangles in the given figure.

A
8
B
10
C
13
D
15
Question 44
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
19 : 323
B
43 : 731
C
21 : 357
D
15 : 256
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 19, 37, 74, 147, 294, ?

A
578
B
587
C
577
D
588
Question 46
Arithmetic

By selling a fridge for Rs. 18200, Anu loses 15%. Find the cost price of the fridge. ( correct to nearest whole number.)

A
Rs. 21,820
B
Rs. 21,412
C
Rs. 19,680
D
Rs. 19,411
Question 47
Arithmetic

The marked price of a mobile phone is Rs. 18,000. It is sold with two successive discounts of 25% and 4%. An additional discount of 5% is offered for cash payment. The selling price of the mobile on cash payment is:

A
Rs. 12,312
B
Rs. 12,123
C
Rs. 12,132
D
Rs. 12,231
Question 48
Arithmetic

In still water, the speed of a motorboat is 15 km/h. The boat travels 30 km downstream and returns in 4 hours and 30 minutes. The stream's speed (in km/h) is:

A
4
B
7
C
5
D
3
Question 49
Arithmetic

The table below gives the numbers of students from five different colleges who participated in the Olympiads of five different subjects during a given year. Subjects College A College B College C College D College E Hindi 110 100 125 103 112 English 98 120 80 122 105 Maths 130 110 250 160 180 Science 100 100 150 200 80 GK 182 200 120 130 183 Find the average number of students per college who participated in the English Olympiad

A
105
B
106
C
104
D
100
Question 50
Arithmetic

A cot was marked for Rs. 15,000 but sold for Rs. 13,500. What was the discount percentage offered on it?

A
20%
B
15%
C
10%
D
12%
Question 51
Arithmetic

Two years ago, the population of a village was 1,000. The population increased by 10% is the first year and decreased by 10% in the second year, Find the present population.

A
985
B
980
C
990
D
995
Question 52
Arithmetic

If x = 5t and y = \(1\over3\) (t +1), then the value of t for which x = 3y is:

A
\(1\over3\)
B
\(1\over2\)
C
\(1\over4\)
D
\(1\over5\)
Question 53
Arithmetic

If the number 732XY is divisible by 70, then find the minimum value of \(\rm X+Y\over2\) .

A
2
B
1
C
0
D
3
Question 54
Arithmetic

If x > 0 and x 4 +  \(1\over{x^4}\)  = 2207, what is the value of  \(\rm \left(x^5+\frac{1}{x^5}\right)\)

A
15,127
B
15,134
C
15,141
D
15,130
Question 55
Arithmetic

As part of Diwali offer, a jeweller allows a discount of 15%. Even after giving the discount, he makes a profit of 6.25%. Rani bought a gold chain which was marked at Rs. 5000 from this jeweller. Find the cost price of the chain for the jeweller.

A
Rs. 5,000
B
Rs. 4,400
C
Rs. 3,400
D
Rs. 4,000
Question 56
Arithmetic

The average weight of 18 boys in a class is 45 kg and that of the remaining 8 boys is 48.75 kg. Find the average weight (in kg) of all the boys in the class. (Correct to two decimal places)

A
47.5
B
44.98
C
46.15
D
42
Question 57
Arithmetic

If m is a natural number, then the average of five consecutive natural numbers, starting with m, is:

A
2m
B
m + 2
C
\((4m+6)\over 5\)
D
5m + 10
Question 58
Arithmetic

If 5 persons can prepare 5 tables in 5 days, then how long will it take 25 persons to prepare 25 tables?

A
25 days
B
15 days 
C
20 days
D
5 days
Question 59
Arithmetic

What is the value of (4 sin 3 x - 3 sin x + sin 3x)?

A
1
B
0
C
4
D
3
Question 60
Arithmetic

The average weight of a family of 4 members is 45 kg. The grandfather and the grandmother come to visit the family. Now the average weight of the 6 members of the family is 48 kg. Find the average weight of the grandparents (in kg).

A
53
B
52
C
51
D
54
Question 61
Arithmetic

A chord of 10 cm passes through the centre of a circle. What is the diameter of the circle?

A
5 cm
B
15 cm
C
20 cm
D
10 cm
Question 62
Arithmetic

(2x + 3y + 4z) (4x 2 + 9y 2  + 16z 2   - 6xy - 12yz - 8xz) = ?

A
8x 3  + 27y 3  + 64z 3  + 72xyz
B
8x 3  + 27y 3  + 64z 3  - 72xyz
C
8x 3  + 27y 3  - 64z 3  + 72xyz
D
8x 3  - 27y 3  - 64z 3  - 72xyz
Question 63
Arithmetic

Study the given table and answer the question that follows. Partners Present share in percentage Shourya 18% Tanmay 22% Bhanu 25% Dhanya 35% If the company had Initally issued 10000 share between its four partners, and if Tanmay then sold 1000 of his shares to Dhanya, then how many shares did Dhanya finally have?

A
3000
B
4000
C
3500
D
4500
Question 64
Arithmetic

The following bar graph shows the data of the number of students of different classes who like to eat different types of fruits What percentage of the students of class 8 mentioned here like guavas?

A
36%
B
50%
C
16 \(2\over 3\) %
D
60%
Question 65
Arithmetic

Find the area of the given quadrilateral ABCD

A
50 cm 2
B
35 cm 2
C
45 cm 2
D
40 cm 2
Question 66
Arithmetic

The diameter of a solid hemisphere is 10 cm. Find its total surface area (use π = 3.14).

A
288 cm 2
B
265.8 cm 2
C
235.5 cm 2
D
245 cm 2
Question 67
Arithmetic

A cone-shaped temple top has slant height of 11 m and radius of base is 10 m. Find the total cost for painting its curved surface area at the rate of Rs. 7/m 2 . [Use π = 22/7]

A
Rs. 2,440
B
Rs. 2,040
C
Rs. 2,420
D
Rs. 2,240
Question 68
Arithmetic

Two numbers, A and B, are such that the sum of 10% of A and 8% of B is \(3\over5\) th of the sum of 12% of A and 16% of B. The ratio A ∶ B is:

A
2  ∶ 3
B
4  ∶ 7
C
2  ∶ 7
D
4  ∶ 3
Question 69
Arithmetic

Find the mean proportional between 144 and 225.

A
\(4\over5\)
B
\(27\over2\)
C
180
D
\(5\over4\)
Question 70
Arithmetic

\(\left[2\frac{1}{4}\div\frac{3}{4}\right]+\left[5\frac{2}{3}\div\frac{17}{13}\right]-\left[3\frac{1}{3}\times\frac{6}{5}\right]+[17.98\div6.2]+[1.25\div0.5]=?\)

A
3.9
B
69.2
C
8.7
D
4.5
Question 71
GK

Padma Shri awardee Kapil Dev Prasad who recently passed away was awarded Padma Shri for which art?

A
Bawan Buti
B
Madhubani Painting
C
Bhagalpuri Silk
D
Patua Art
Question 72
GK

Which organizations are involved in the contracts worth Rs 8073 Cr for the acquisition of 34 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Dhruv Mk III?

A
Indian Army and Indian Navy
B
Indian Army and Indian Air Force
C
Indian Army and Indian Coast Guard
D
Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard
Question 73
GK

Which state cabinet approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) report?

A
Uttarakhand
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Himachal Pradesh
D
Goa
Question 74
GK

First "Pi day" was celebrated in which year?

A
1988
B
1970
C
1990
D
1985
Question 75
GK

How much is Tata Motors planning to invest in setting up a vehicle manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu over a period of 5 years?

A
Rs 5,000 crore
B
Rs 7,000 crore
C
Rs 9,000 crore
D
Rs 11,000 crore
Question 76
GK

Recently the Maharashtra Cabinet approved renaming of 8 Mumbai Railway Stations. Match the following:

A
1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D
B
1 - B, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - C
C
1 - D, 2 - B, 3 - A, 4 - C
D
1- B, 2 - A, 3 - C, 4 - D
Question 77
GK

What is the total outlay of the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS 2024) introduced by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, for the period of 4 months starting from 1st April 2024 to 31st July 2024?

A
Rs. 250 crore
B
Rs. 400 crore
C
Rs. 500 crore
D
Rs. 750 crore
Question 78
GK

What is the full form of PM-SURAJ, a portal inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2024?

A
Prime Minister Social Upliftment and Rural Job Assurance Yojana
B
Pradhan Mantri Samajik Upkaran and Rozgar Adhyayan
C
Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan and Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan
D
Prime Minister Sustainable and Universal Rural Advancement Scheme
Question 79
GK

What is the theme of World Kidney Day 2024?

A
Kidney Care Everywhere
B
Optimal Kidney Care Worldwide
C
Kidney Health For All
D
Renal Health for Everyone
Question 80
GK

Wing Commander Satish Bhatia died. Which sports did he belong to?

A
Badminton
B
Running
C
Archery
D
Shooting
Question 81
GK

Padma Shri awardee Kapil Dev Prasad who recently passed away was awarded Padma Shri for which art?

A
Bawan Buti
B
Madhubani Painting
C
Bhagalpuri Silk
D
Patua Art
Question 82
GK

Which organizations are involved in the contracts worth Rs 8073 Cr for the acquisition of 34 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Dhruv Mk III?

A
Indian Army and Indian Navy
B
Indian Army and Indian Air Force
C
Indian Army and Indian Coast Guard
D
Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard
Question 83
GK

Which state cabinet approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) report?

A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Goa
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Uttarakhand
Question 84
GK

First "Pi day" was celebrated in which year?

A
1988
B
1970
C
1990
D
1985
Question 85
GK

How much is Tata Motors planning to invest in setting up a vehicle manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu over a period of 5 years?

A
Rs 5,000 crore
B
Rs 7,000 crore
C
Rs 9,000 crore
D
Rs 11,000 crore
Question 86
GK

Recently the Maharashtra Cabinet approved renaming of 8 Mumbai Railway Stations. Match the following: S.No. Old Station Name S. No. New Station Name 1. Curry Road A. Mumbadevi 2. Marine Lines B. Lalbaug 3. Cotton Green C. Tirthakar Parshivnath 4. King Circle Road D. Kalachowki

A
1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D
B
1 - B, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - C
C
1 - D, 2 - B, 3 - A, 4 - C
D
1- B, 2 - A, 3 - C, 4 - D
Question 87
GK

What is the total outlay of the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS 2024) introduced by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, for the period of 4 months starting from 1st April 2024 to 31st July 2024?

A
Rs. 250 crore
B
Rs. 400 crore
C
Rs. 500 crore
D
Rs. 750 crore
Question 88
GK

What is the full form of PM-SURAJ, a portal inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2024?

A
Prime Minister Social Upliftment and Rural Job Assurance Yojana
B
Pradhan Mantri Samajik Upkaran and Rozgar Adhyayan
C
Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan and Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan
D
Prime Minister Sustainable and Universal Rural Advancement Scheme
Question 89
GK

What is the theme of World Kidney Day 2024?

A
Kidney Care Everywhere
B
Optimal Kidney Care Worldwide
C
Kidney Health For All
D
Renal Health for Everyone
Question 90
GK

Wing Commander Satish Bhatia died. Which sports did he belong to?

A
Badminton
B
Running
C
Archery
D
Shooting
Question 91
GK

Consider the following statements regarding Abortion: Abortion is the deliberate termination of a pregnancy, typically performed during the first 28 weeks of gestation. Until the 1960s, abortion was prohibited in India, and violating this led to imprisonment or fines under Section 312 of the Indian Penal Code. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 & 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 92
GK

Consider the following statements: Fresh dung contains methane along with water, making it essential for biogas production in anaerobic digestion. Methane, a key component of biogas, is produced in the rumen of bovines during the fermentation of plant material they consume. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 & 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 93
GK

Regarding the Corbett Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements: It is located in Himachal Pradesh. The Project Tiger was launched in 1973 in Corbett National Park. The Reserve is traversed by the Dhauliganga River. How many of the above statements are correct?

A
Only one
B
Only two
C
All three
D
None
Question 94
GK

Consider the following statements: Citizenship in India is listed in the Union List under the Constitution and thus is under the exclusive jurisdiction of Parliament. The Citizenship Act, 1955 outlines five ways to acquire Indian citizenship: by birth, descent, registration, naturalization, or through the incorporation of territory into India. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 & 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 95
GK

Consider the following statements: Cooperative banks in India, are registered under the Cooperative Societies Act of the State concerned or the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002. The Reserve Bank regulates the banking functions of Urban Cooperative Banks under the provisions of Sections 22 and 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 & 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2