SSC-CHSL 2021 Questions
31 May 2022 • Shift 3
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Question 1
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Break a leg.
A
Speak directlyB
Work long hoursC
Wish someone good luckD
Wish someone bad luckQuestion 2
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Miss the boat
A
Miss the goal of lifeB
Miss the personC
Miss an opportunityD
Miss the journeyQuestion 3
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word Comely
A
GrandiloquentB
GorgeousC
GregariousD
GrotesqueQuestion 4
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Arraign
A
ArriveB
ProsecuteC
PersecuteD
ArrangeQuestion 5
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. Many times ________ starts with the creative _________ and the enduring passion of a single individual.
A
tradition, lethargyB
stagnation, determinationC
renovation, dullnessD
innovation, sparkQuestion 6
Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Alfred’s doctor treated Rohan for his fever.
A
Rohan will be treated by Alfred’s doctor for his fever.B
Rohan has been treated by Alfred’s doctor for his fever.C
Rohan was treats by Alfred’s doctor for his fever.D
Rohan was treated by Alfred’s doctor for his fever.Question 7
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. In 1895, a man named Birsa was seen roaming the forests and villages of Chottanagpur in Jharkhand. B. Soon thousands began following Birsa, believing that he was God and had come to solve all their problems. C. Birsa himself declared that God had appointed him to save his people from trouble, and free them from the slavery of ‘dikus’. D. People said he had miraculous powers – he could cure all diseases and multiply grain.
A
CABDB
BADCC
ADCBD
DCBAQuestion 8
Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The flyer for the international symposium is being sent by students to institutes all over the country.
A
Students are being sent the flyer for the international symposium to institutes all over the country.B
The flyer for the international symposium is sent by students to institutes all over the country.C
Students are sending the flyer for the international symposium to institutes all over the country.D
The flyer is sending the students to institutes all over the country for the international symposium.Question 9
Comprehension
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Select the option that correctly rectifies the error. In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction describe three unusual cases of carrot dependence.
A
In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction was describing three unusual cases of carrot dependence.B
In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction describing three unusual cases of carrot dependence.C
In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction described three unusual cases of carrot dependence.D
In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction has been described three British Journal of Addiction has been described threeQuestion 10
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. On cloud nine
A
Good numberB
Travel by airplaneC
Extremely happyD
Heavy rainQuestion 11
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Reinforce
A
ValidateB
WeakenC
DivergeD
DetermineQuestion 12
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
QuearB
AntibodiesC
BragD
RascalQuestion 13
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. To dispute angrily
A
WrenchB
WreckC
WrangleD
WrackQuestion 14
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence. There are some technologies available today that make a notebook dispensable .
A
acceptableB
urgentC
essentialD
popularQuestion 15
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
TactileB
ConcentratteC
DomicileD
CustomaryQuestion 16
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She was __________ right nor wrong.
A
notB
neitherC
whetherD
eitherQuestion 17
Comprehension
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. The children opens the door silently, yesterday.
A
will open the doorB
open the doorC
opened the doorD
Will have opened the doorQuestion 18
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Admire
A
NeglectB
AdmonishC
ForgetD
AppreciateQuestion 19
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. Nisha participates in almost every activity and in all functions held in the school as she has many skills.
A
VulnerableB
InnovativeC
VersatileD
FragileQuestion 20
Comprehension
Which word in the given sentence is the ANTONYM of – Exonerate? It was difficult to convict him of the falsity of his beliefs.
A
falsityB
convictC
beliefsD
difficultQuestion 21
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A
massiveB
passiveC
intrusiveD
conclusiveQuestion 22
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A
harshnessB
masculinityC
vengeanceD
eleganceQuestion 23
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A
perpendicularB
peculiarC
verticalD
circularQuestion 24
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A
crossedB
unequalC
equalsD
conicalQuestion 25
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A
depressionB
expressionC
runningD
inspirationQuestion 26
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
2C
6D
4Question 27
Logical Reasoning
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? TVEQ, PBWA, ?, HNGU, DTYE
A
IEFNB
LHOKC
MWJKD
RUDAQuestion 28
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. Tis : Sit :: Tip : Pit :: Ten : ?
A
KenB
NetC
SetD
PenQuestion 29
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 9 : 126 :: ? : 238 :: 21 : 294
A
18B
28C
22D
17Question 30
Logical Reasoning
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1.Absorption 2.Absolutely 3.Abduct 4.Abbreviation 5.Accurate
A
3, 4, 2, 1, 5B
4, 3, 2, 1, 5C
1, 2, 3, 4, 5D
3, 2, 4, 1, 5Question 31
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 229, 233, 239, 241, 251, ?
A
257B
263C
261D
259Question 32
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. SIMPLE : ISNKEL :: PUBLIC : UPYOCI :: MINUTE : ?
A
NIMTUEB
NIMETUC
IMUNETD
IMMFETQuestion 33
Logical Reasoning
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row- 6, 8, 34 Second row- 3, 2, 10 Third row- 11, 18, ? (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
47B
84C
74D
48Question 34
Logical Reasoning
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1.Draft 2.Drake 3.Drain 4.Drape 5.Dragon
A
1, 5, 3, 2, 4B
3, 1, 2, 5, 4C
3, 1, 5, 2, 4D
1, 3, 5, 2, 4Question 35
Logical Reasoning
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 14 * 5 * 55 * 74 * 12 * 4 * 3
A
=, +, −, ×, −, ÷B
+, −, =, −, ×, +C
×, +, −, =, ×, +D
×, −, =, +, −, ×Question 36
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “CASTLE” is written as “BYPUNH”, and “DEMAND” is written as “CCJBPG”. How will “EITHER” be written in that language?
A
DGQIHUB
DGQIGUC
DGQJGUD
DGPIGUQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given number series? 5, 6, ?, 45, 184, 925
A
12B
15C
14D
18Question 38
Logical Reasoning
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (360, 12, 60)
A
(362, 13, 54)B
(342, 19, 36)C
(369, 15, 78)D
(398, 16, 34)Question 39
Logical Reasoning
Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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: Some apartments are bungalows. Some bungalows are flats. Conclusions: I. Some apartments are flats. II. Some flats are bungalows.
A
Only conclusion I followsB
Both conclusions I and II followC
Neither conclusion I nor II followsD
Only conclusion II followsQuestion 40
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 6, 36, 41, ?, 167, 334
A
125B
153C
160D
164Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 16 * 4 * 8 * 10 * 2 * 52
A
×, ÷, –, +, =B
–, +, ×, ÷, =C
÷, ×, –, +, =D
÷, ×, +, –, =Question 42
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 13, 17, 24, 36, 55, 85, 128, 188, ?
A
267B
274C
276D
247Question 43
Logical Reasoning
Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? KGCJ, JEZF, ?, HATX, GYQT
A
WBCIB
WBCJC
ICWBD
ICWAQuestion 44
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'DIVIDE' is coded as ‘7 17 43 17 7 9’ and ‘SUBTRACT’ is coded as ’37 41 3 39 35 1 5 39’. How will 'ADDITION' be coded in that language?
A
1 6 7 17 29 17 29 27B
1 7 2 17 22 17 29 27C
1 7 7 15 39 17 29 29D
1 7 7 17 39 17 29 27Question 45
Logical Reasoning
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
A
24B
36C
32D
30Question 46
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
64 : 6B
36 : 5C
169 : 11D
196 : 12Question 47
Arithmetic
Δ ABC is similar to Δ PQR. The area of Δ ABC is 64 cm 2 , and the area of Δ PQR is 121 cm 2 . If QR = 15.4 cm, what is the length of BC?
A
13.2 cmB
15.4 cmC
11.2 cmD
12.3 cmQuestion 48
Arithmetic
The following table represents the weightage of different decision features of an automobile. With the help of this information, calculate the weighted average. Features Weightage Safety – 8/10 40% Comfort – 6/10 20% Fuel Mileage – 5/10 30% Exterior looks – 8/10 10%
A
0.57B
0.76C
0.67D
0.5Question 49
Arithmetic
The ratio of time taken by Anamika and Bani to complete a work is 1 ∶ 3, respectively. Therefore, Anamika is able to finish a job in 40 days less than Bani. If they work together, they can complete the work in ______ days.
A
20B
10C
15D
25Question 50
Arithmetic
Simplify : 3ab × (a + b) -1 × (a -1 + b -1 )
A
\(1\over(a+b)\)B
1C
(a + b)D
3Question 51
Arithmetic
If \(x\) + \(1\over x\) = 5, then the value of \(3x\over2x^2 +2-5x\) will be ___.
A
\(5\over2\)B
\(2\over5\)C
\(3\over5\)D
\(5\over3\)Question 52
Arithmetic
If a sum on compound interest (compounded yearly) becomes three times in 4 years, then with the same interest rate, the sum will become 81 times in:
A
12 yearsB
18 yearsC
15 yearsD
16 yearsQuestion 53
Arithmetic
Simplify \(2\frac{2}{3}+1\frac{4}{3}\times1\frac{6}{7}\div5\frac{1}{2}\) .
A
\(3\frac{3}{11}\)B
\(3\frac{5}{11}\)C
\(1\frac{3}{4}\)D
\(3\frac{4}{11}\)Question 54
Arithmetic
There is a 20% discount on a dozen pairs of shoes marked at ₹7,200. How many pair of shoes can be bought with ₹1,440?
A
3B
5C
2D
4Question 55
Arithmetic
In a right circular cylinder, the ratio of the curved surface to the total surface area is 3 ∶ 7. Find the ratio of the height of the cylinder to the radius of its base.
A
3 ∶ 4B
2 ∶ 3C
3 ∶ 2D
4 ∶ 3Question 56
Arithmetic
The salaries of P and Q together amount to ₹1,20,000. P spends 95% of his salary and Q 85% of his. If their savings are the same, then what is P’s salary?
A
₹80,000B
₹72,000C
₹90,000D
₹60,000Question 57
Arithmetic
The monthly income of Manisha was ₹1,20,000 and her monthly expenditure was ₹55,000. Next year, her income increased by 22% and her expenditure increase by 10%. Find the percentage increase in her savings (correct to 2 decimal places).
A
28.16%B
26.25%C
32.15%D
30.08%Question 58
Arithmetic
A fruit seller purchased 300 bananas at the rate of ₹18 per dozen and sold 200 bananas at the rate of ₹24 per dozen and the remaining bananas at the rate of ₹21 per dozen. What is his net profit percentage?
A
28%B
26%C
27%D
\(27\frac{7}{9}\%\)Question 59
Arithmetic
The table below gives the \(\rm Input\over Output\) ratio of a particular firm over five consecutive year Year Ratio Input/Output 1996 0.8 1997 1.2 1998 0.9 1999 1.6 2000 1.8 If the inputs in the years 1998 was ₹1,200 crores and total output in the years 1998 and 2000 taken together was ₹2,500 crores, then what was the input of the firm in the year 2000?
A
₹1,200 croresB
₹2,100 croresC
₹3,200 croresD
₹1,700 croresQuestion 60
Arithmetic
The given pie chart shows the share of labour, raw material, energy, transportation cost, and plant & machinery in the total manufacturing cost of the company during a particular year. Study the pie chart and answer the question that follows. The total central angle showing the share of energy, labor, and transportation cost in the total manufacturing cost during the year was:
A
162°B
120°C
144°D
135°Question 61
Arithmetic
When a certain number is multiplied by 11, the product is a six-digit number containing only 6s. Find the number that is multiplied by 11.
A
79365B
78365C
60606D
61661Question 62
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 Which college had the maximum aggregate number of participants in all the five different subject Olympiads taken together during that year?
A
College DB
College BC
College ED
College CQuestion 63
Arithmetic
Under a sale offer, Tanvir was offered a 32% discount on the part of the marked price that was paid in cash, but had to add 1.2% on the part of the marked price paid through a credit card. If Tanvir paid 75% of the marked price in cash and the rest through a credit card, what percentage of the marked price was his total final payment?
A
76.6%B
75.9%C
76.1%D
76.3%Question 64
Arithmetic
Find the length of the longest bamboo pole that can be placed in a room 16 m long, 12 m broad and 10 m high.
A
10 \(\sqrt{10}\) mB
5 \(\sqrt5\) mC
10 \(\sqrt5\) mD
4 \(\sqrt5\) mQuestion 65
Arithmetic
The average weight of 8 persons is increased by 2.5 kg when a new person replaces the one whose weight is 45 kg. What is the weight of the new person?
A
63 kgB
60 kgC
65 kgD
62 kgQuestion 66
Arithmetic
The mean proportional between 6 and another number is 30. What is that number?
A
150B
5 \(\sqrt6\)C
180D
6 \(\sqrt5\)Question 67
Arithmetic
A thief is spotted by a policeman from a distance of 480 m. When the policeman starts the chase, the thief also starts running. If the speed of the thief is 19 km/h and that of the policeman is 23 km/h, then how far would the thief have to run before he is overtaken?
A
2,080 mB
2,280 mC
2,290 mD
2,180 mQuestion 68
Arithmetic
In what proportion must wheat at ₹20.40 per kg be mixed with wheat at ₹25.50 per kg, so that the mixture is worth ₹23.80 per kg?
A
1 ∶ 3B
2 ∶ 1C
2 ∶ 3D
1 ∶ 2Question 69
Arithmetic
What is the simplified value of cos 2 (90º - θ) -[ \(\left[\frac{\{\cos(90^{\circ}-\theta)\cos \theta\}}{\cot \theta}\right]\) ]?
A
4B
2C
0D
1Question 70
Arithmetic
Find the length of diagonal (in cm) of a cube if the volume of the cube is 1331 cm 3
A
331 \(\sqrt3\)B
21 \(\sqrt3\)C
11 \(\sqrt3\)D
111 \(\sqrt3\)Question 71
Arithmetic
If \(x^4\) + \(1\over x^4\) = 14159, Then a Possible value of \(x\) + \(1\over x\) is:
A
69B
121C
81D
11Question 72
GK
The Wadali Brothers are famous for which of the following?
A
Carnatic MusicB
Chhattisgarhi FolkC
Sufi MusicD
Hindustani Classical MusicQuestion 73
GK
The important singers of ___________Gharana are Faiyyaz Khan, Latafat Hussein Khan and Dinkar Kakini.
A
PatialaB
MewatiC
AgraD
BenarasQuestion 74
GK
Who among the following has written the autobiography ‘In the afternoon of time: An autobiography’?
A
Harivansh Rai BachchanB
Ruskin BondC
R K LakshmanD
R K NarayananQuestion 75
GK
‘Faster than Lightning: My Autobiography’ is the story of which of the following international sprinters?
A
Usain BoltB
Justin GatlinC
Christian ColemanD
Michael NormanQuestion 76
GK
The proportion of a small increase in income which will lead to increased consumption expenditure is known as ________.
A
marginal consumption efficiencyB
marginal propensity to consumeC
marginal efficiency of incomeD
marginal propensity to saveQuestion 77
GK
Who among the following is NOT a Padma Shri awardee 2022?
A
Mithali RajB
Avani LekharaC
Sumit AntilD
Neeraj ChopraQuestion 78
GK
The ‘Karbi Anglong Agreement’ signed in September 2021 is related to the ethnic community of the state of ________.
A
SikkimB
AssamC
BiharD
Uttar PradeshQuestion 79
GK
What is the number of players in a cricket team on the ground?
A
14B
10C
11D
12Question 80
GK
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Sultry Days’?
A
Anita NairB
Nikita SinghC
Shobhaa DeD
Judy BalanQuestion 81
GK
Which state does Brahmaputra river enters when it takes U turn at Namcha Barwa?
A
MizoramB
AssamC
NagalandD
Arunachal PradeshQuestion 82
GK
Who shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2005 with Barry J Marshall for the discovery of the Helicobacter pylori bacterium and its role in gastritis and peptic ulcer disease?
A
Paul LauterburB
J Robin WarrenC
Richard AxelD
Oliver SmithiesQuestion 83
GK
Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma was an Indian Classical Dancer of _________ dance form.
A
SattriyaB
MohiniyattamC
OdissiD
KathakQuestion 84
GK
Which Indian dancer was awarded the French Palme D'or by the French Government in 1977?
A
Chitra VisweswaranB
Oopali OperajitaC
Mallika SarabhaiD
Kavya MadhavanQuestion 85
GK
Who received the Noble Prize in 1906,for recognition of the great merits of his theoretical and experimental investigations on the conduction of electricity by gases?
A
Andre-Marie AmpereB
Sir JJ ThomsonC
Albert EinsteinD
Alessandro VoltaQuestion 86
GK
Who among the following has written ‘Sangeet Kala Prakash’?
A
Prabhu AtreB
Pandit JasrajC
Ramakrishnabuva VazeD
Pandit Kumar GandharvaQuestion 87
GK
How many seats were reserved for the Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha for the 2019 general election?
A
46B
43C
47D
45Question 88
GK
What is the number of players playing in a team in a hockey match?
A
12B
9C
10D
11Question 89
GK
The name of which element is derived from an Anglo-Saxon word and its symbol comes from the Latin word ‘Aurum’?
A
ArgonB
GoldC
AluminiumD
SilverQuestion 90
GK
Sartaj Khan, Sarwar Khan, Swaroop Khan and Mame Khan are famous for which of the following?
A
Rajasthani folk musicB
Hindustani classical vocalC
Playing percussion instrumentsD
Playing string instrumentsQuestion 91
GK
Famous Folk dancer Gulabo Sapera was conferred Padma Shri award for her contribution to which of the following dance forms?
A
Terah TaliB
KalbeliyaC
GhoomarD
BhavaiQuestion 92
GK
Which type of biome is located in Eastern North America, Western Europe, and Northeast Asia?
A
Tropical Rainforest BiomesB
Coniferous Forest BiomesC
Aquatic BiomesD
Deciduous Forest BiomesQuestion 93
GK
Which of the following mountains was formed when molten rock from the depths of the earth rose from the crust and piled up on its own?
A
Mount Kilimanjaro in AfricaB
Rockies in North AmericaC
Ural mountain in RussiaD
Alps in EuropeQuestion 94
GK
The Guru of Kuchipudi dance form ‘Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam’ who was instrumental in getting classical status to Kuchipudi was conferred by which of the following awards in 1998?
A
Padma ShriB
Padma VibhushanC
Sangeet Natak Akademi AwardD
Padma BhushanQuestion 95
GK
Who among the following won Arjuna Award 2021 in Para Table Tennis discipline?
A
Achanta Sharath KamalB
Manika BatraC
Bhavina PatelD
Anusha KutumbaleQuestion 96
GK
Which metal sulphate, composed of potassium, aluminium, and sulphate ions in the ratio 1 ∶ 1 ∶ 2, plays a role as a flame retardant, a mordant and an astringent?
A
GypsumB
Potash alumC
Epsom saltsD
Celestite