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 thisB
time tomorrowC
She will beD
write herQuestion 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
LaudatoryC
PutativeD
PolemicalQuestion 3
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The children sat ___________ the tables instead of the chairs.
A
aboveB
nearC
onD
inQuestion 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
LurchB
LuminaryC
LuminaireD
LunetteQuestion 5
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Impudent
A
InsolentB
ConfidentC
TriumphantD
PoliteQuestion 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
calmB
unsettledC
moving D
roaringQuestion 7
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word
A
WitB
WitchC
WishD
WhipeQuestion 8
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
WisedomB
FreedomC
BoredomD
KingdomQuestion 9
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. We love to go to the ________.
A
seaB
sheC
sawD
seeQuestion 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 riskC
To pretend to be very oldD
To ignore what someone is sayingQuestion 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 bestB
but Rhea is betterC
and yet both of are equally good at itD
but Rhea is goodQuestion 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
nacessaryB
necesseryC
necessaryD
neccessaryQuestion 14
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
TrustworthyB
BonafideC
SolusionD
CulturalQuestion 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
ChauvinistsB
CosmopolitansC
ContemporariesD
CynicsQuestion 16
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Judicious
A
ModestB
ReservedC
FoolishD
AuthoritativeQuestion 17
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Every dog has his day
A
Every dog is treated wellB
Celebration of dogs as man's best friendC
Everyone has good luck or success at a point of timeD
Dogs are faithful animalsQuestion 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, visibilityB
starved, stem, disclosureC
stormed, fruits, revelationD
stalked, tendrils, concealmentQuestion 19
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Come about
A
To happenB
To explodeC
To supportD
To deduceQuestion 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
ACBDB
ACDBC
BACDD
ABCDQuestion 21
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A
valueB
enjoymentC
moralsD
endingQuestion 22
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A
thatB
whoC
whomD
whichQuestion 23
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3
A
pleasantB
positiveC
horribleD
negativeQuestion 24
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A
yetB
thusC
butD
whileQuestion 25
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank number 5.
A
positiveB
importantC
essentialD
criticalQuestion 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 : 392B
9 : 810C
15 : 3150D
12 : 1872Question 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 followC
Only conclusions I and II followD
Only conclusion II followsQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
Which letter cluster will replace the question mark)?) to complete the given series? XYZA, YACE,?, AEIM, BGLQ
A
ZCFIB
ZCIFC
ZCDED
ZCEFQuestion 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
VJOWSFTJUZB
VOJFWSTJUZC
VOJWJFSTUZ D
VOJWFSTJUZQuestion 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
FatherB
BrotherC
NephewD
UncleQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
If 26 January 2019 was Saturday, then what was the day of the week on 30 January 2022?
A
Monday B
SundayC
TuesdayD
SaturdayQuestion 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
CITYPACAB
YTICAPACC
CITYCAPAD
PACACITYQuestion 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
DQCBCOB
DCQOBCC
DCQCBOD
DCQBCOQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 13, 26, 23, ?, 87, 522
A
95B
94C
90D
92Question 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 aB
s r a r s r t s aC
s r t r s r t s tD
s r t r s r t s aQuestion 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
120B
109C
115D
104Question 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
129B
131C
123D
132Question 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 : 81B
36 : 16C
49 : 25D
81 : 49Question 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 16B
8 and 12C
6 and 12D
14 and 16Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 6, 12, 20, 30, ?, 56
A
42B
25C
49D
36Question 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
32369538B
1618101920C
161818101920D
3236953840Question 43
Logical Reasoning
Find the number of triangles in the given figure.
A
8B
10C
13D
15Question 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 : 323B
43 : 731C
21 : 357D
15 : 256Question 45
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 19, 37, 74, 147, 294, ?
A
578B
587C
577D
588Question 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. 21,820B
Rs. 21,412C
Rs. 19,680D
Rs. 19,411Question 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. 12,312B
Rs. 12,123C
Rs. 12,132D
Rs. 12,231Question 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
4B
7C
5D
3Question 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
105B
106C
104D
100Question 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
985B
980C
990D
995Question 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
2B
1C
0D
3Question 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
15,127B
15,134C
15,141D
15,130Question 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. 5,000B
Rs. 4,400C
Rs. 3,400D
Rs. 4,000Question 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
47.5B
44.98C
46.15D
42Question 57
Arithmetic
If m is a natural number, then the average of five consecutive natural numbers, starting with m, is:
A
2mB
m + 2C
\((4m+6)\over 5\)D
5m + 10Question 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 daysB
15 days C
20 daysD
5 daysQuestion 59
Arithmetic
What is the value of (4 sin 3 x - 3 sin x + sin 3x)?
A
1B
0C
4D
3Question 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
53B
52C
51D
54Question 61
Arithmetic
A chord of 10 cm passes through the centre of a circle. What is the diameter of the circle?
A
5 cmB
15 cmC
20 cmD
10 cmQuestion 62
Arithmetic
(2x + 3y + 4z) (4x 2 + 9y 2 + 16z 2 - 6xy - 12yz - 8xz) = ?
A
8x 3 + 27y 3 + 64z 3 + 72xyzB
8x 3 + 27y 3 + 64z 3 - 72xyzC
8x 3 + 27y 3 - 64z 3 + 72xyzD
8x 3 - 27y 3 - 64z 3 - 72xyzQuestion 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
3000B
4000C
3500D
4500Question 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 2B
35 cm 2C
45 cm 2D
40 cm 2Question 66
Arithmetic
The diameter of a solid hemisphere is 10 cm. Find its total surface area (use π = 3.14).
A
288 cm 2B
265.8 cm 2C
235.5 cm 2D
245 cm 2Question 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. 2,440B
Rs. 2,040C
Rs. 2,420D
Rs. 2,240Question 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 ∶ 3B
4 ∶ 7C
2 ∶ 7D
4 ∶ 3Question 69
Arithmetic
Find the mean proportional between 144 and 225.
A
\(4\over5\)B
\(27\over2\)C
180D
\(5\over4\)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
3.9B
69.2C
8.7D
4.5Question 71
GK
Padma Shri awardee Kapil Dev Prasad who recently passed away was awarded Padma Shri for which art?
A
Bawan ButiB
Madhubani PaintingC
Bhagalpuri SilkD
Patua ArtQuestion 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 NavyB
Indian Army and Indian Air ForceC
Indian Army and Indian Coast GuardD
Indian Navy and Indian Coast GuardQuestion 73
GK
Which state cabinet approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) report?
A
UttarakhandB
Uttar PradeshC
Himachal PradeshD
GoaQuestion 74
GK
First "Pi day" was celebrated in which year?
A
1988B
1970C
1990D
1985Question 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 croreB
Rs 7,000 croreC
Rs 9,000 croreD
Rs 11,000 croreQuestion 76
GK
Recently the Maharashtra Cabinet approved renaming of 8 Mumbai Railway Stations. Match the following:
A
1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - DB
1 - B, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - CC
1 - D, 2 - B, 3 - A, 4 - CD
1- B, 2 - A, 3 - C, 4 - DQuestion 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 croreB
Rs. 400 croreC
Rs. 500 croreD
Rs. 750 croreQuestion 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 YojanaB
Pradhan Mantri Samajik Upkaran and Rozgar AdhyayanC
Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan and Rozgar Adharit JankalyanD
Prime Minister Sustainable and Universal Rural Advancement SchemeQuestion 79
GK
What is the theme of World Kidney Day 2024?
A
Kidney Care EverywhereB
Optimal Kidney Care WorldwideC
Kidney Health For AllD
Renal Health for EveryoneQuestion 80
GK
Wing Commander Satish Bhatia died. Which sports did he belong to?
A
BadmintonB
RunningC
ArcheryD
ShootingQuestion 81
GK
Padma Shri awardee Kapil Dev Prasad who recently passed away was awarded Padma Shri for which art?
A
Bawan ButiB
Madhubani PaintingC
Bhagalpuri SilkD
Patua ArtQuestion 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 NavyB
Indian Army and Indian Air ForceC
Indian Army and Indian Coast GuardD
Indian Navy and Indian Coast GuardQuestion 83
GK
Which state cabinet approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) report?
A
Himachal PradeshB
GoaC
Uttar PradeshD
UttarakhandQuestion 84
GK
First "Pi day" was celebrated in which year?
A
1988B
1970C
1990D
1985Question 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 croreB
Rs 7,000 croreC
Rs 9,000 croreD
Rs 11,000 croreQuestion 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 - DB
1 - B, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - CC
1 - D, 2 - B, 3 - A, 4 - CD
1- B, 2 - A, 3 - C, 4 - DQuestion 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 croreB
Rs. 400 croreC
Rs. 500 croreD
Rs. 750 croreQuestion 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 YojanaB
Pradhan Mantri Samajik Upkaran and Rozgar AdhyayanC
Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan and Rozgar Adharit JankalyanD
Prime Minister Sustainable and Universal Rural Advancement SchemeQuestion 89
GK
What is the theme of World Kidney Day 2024?
A
Kidney Care EverywhereB
Optimal Kidney Care WorldwideC
Kidney Health For AllD
Renal Health for EveryoneQuestion 90
GK
Wing Commander Satish Bhatia died. Which sports did he belong to?
A
BadmintonB
RunningC
ArcheryD
ShootingQuestion 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 1B
Only 2C
Both 1 & 2D
Neither 1 nor 2Question 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 1B
Only 2C
Both 1 & 2D
Neither 1 nor 2Question 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 oneB
Only twoC
All threeD
NoneQuestion 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 1B
Only 2C
Both 1 & 2D
Neither 1 nor 2Question 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 1B
Only 2C
Both 1 & 2D
Neither 1 nor 2