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 directly
B
Work long hours
C
Wish someone good luck
D
Wish someone bad luck
Question 2
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Miss the boat

A
Miss the goal of life
B
Miss the person
C
Miss an opportunity
D
Miss the journey
Question 3
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word Comely

A
Grandiloquent
B
Gorgeous
C
Gregarious
D
Grotesque
Question 4
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Arraign

A
Arrive
B
Prosecute
C
Persecute
D
Arrange
Question 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, lethargy
B
stagnation, determination
C
renovation, dullness
D
innovation, spark
Question 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
CABD
B
BADC
C
ADCB
D
DCBA
Question 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 three
Question 10
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. On cloud nine

A
Good number
B
Travel by airplane
C
Extremely happy
D
Heavy rain
Question 11
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Reinforce

A
Validate
B
Weaken
C
Diverge
D
Determine
Question 12
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Quear
B
Antibodies
C
Brag
D
Rascal
Question 13
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. To dispute angrily

A
Wrench
B
Wreck
C
Wrangle
D
Wrack
Question 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
acceptable
B
urgent
C
essential
D
popular
Question 15
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Tactile
B
Concentratte
C
Domicile
D
Customary
Question 16
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She was __________ right nor wrong.

A
not
B
neither
C
whether
D
either
Question 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 door
B
open the door
C
opened the door
D
Will have opened the door
Question 18
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Admire

A
Neglect
B
Admonish
C
Forget
D
Appreciate
Question 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
Vulnerable
B
Innovative
C
Versatile
D
Fragile
Question 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
falsity
B
convict
C
beliefs
D
difficult
Question 21
Comprehension

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

A
massive
B
passive
C
intrusive
D
conclusive
Question 22
Comprehension

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

A
harshness
B
masculinity
C
vengeance
D
elegance
Question 23
Comprehension

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

A
perpendicular
B
peculiar
C
vertical
D
circular
Question 24
Comprehension

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

A
crossed
B
unequal
C
equals
D
conical
Question 25
Comprehension

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

A
depression
B
expression
C
running
D
inspiration
Question 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
3
B
2
C
6
D
4
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? TVEQ, PBWA, ?, HNGU, DTYE

A
IEFN
B
LHOK
C
MWJK
D
RUDA
Question 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
Ken
B
Net
C
Set
D
Pen
Question 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
18
B
28
C
22
D
17
Question 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, 5
B
4, 3, 2, 1, 5
C
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
D
3, 2, 4, 1, 5
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 229, 233, 239, 241, 251, ?

A
257
B
263
C
261
D
259
Question 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
NIMTUE
B
NIMETU
C
IMUNET
D
IMMFET
Question 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
47
B
84
C
74
D
48
Question 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, 4
B
3, 1, 2, 5, 4
C
3, 1, 5, 2, 4
D
1, 3, 5, 2, 4
Question 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
DGQIHU
B
DGQIGU
C
DGQJGU
D
DGPIGU
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given number series? 5, 6, ?, 45, 184, 925

A
12
B
15
C
14
D
18
Question 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 follows
B
Both conclusions I and II follow
C
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
D
Only conclusion II follows
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 6, 36, 41, ?, 167, 334

A
125
B
153
C
160
D
164
Question 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
267
B
274
C
276
D
247
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? KGCJ, JEZF, ?, HATX, GYQT

A
WBCI
B
WBCJ
C
ICWB
D
ICWA
Question 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 27
B
1 7 2 17 22 17 29 27
C
1 7 7 15 39 17 29 29
D
1 7 7 17 39 17 29 27
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

A
24
B
36
C
32
D
30
Question 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 : 6
B
36 : 5
C
169 : 11
D
196 : 12
Question 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 cm
B
15.4 cm
C
11.2 cm
D
12.3 cm
Question 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
0.57
B
0.76
C
0.67
D
0.5
Question 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
20
B
10
C
15
D
25
Question 50
Arithmetic

Simplify : 3ab × (a + b) -1  × (a -1  + b -1 )

A
\(1\over(a+b)\)
B
1
C
(a + b)
D
3
Question 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 years
B
18 years
C
15 years
D
16 years
Question 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
3
B
5
C
2
D
4
Question 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 ∶ 4
B
2  ∶ 3
C
3  ∶ 2
D
4  ∶ 3
Question 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
₹80,000
B
₹72,000
C
₹90,000
D
₹60,000
Question 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 crores
B
₹2,100 crores
C
₹3,200 crores
D
₹1,700 crores
Question 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
79365
B
78365
C
60606
D
61661
Question 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 D
B
College B
C
College E
D
College C
Question 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  \(\sqrt{10}\)  m
B
5  \(\sqrt5\)  m
C
10  \(\sqrt5\)  m
D
4  \(\sqrt5\)  m
Question 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 kg
B
60 kg
C
65 kg
D
62 kg
Question 66
Arithmetic

The mean proportional between 6 and another number is 30. What is that number?

A
150
B
5  \(\sqrt6\)
C
180
D
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 m
B
2,280 m
C
2,290 m
D
2,180 m
Question 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 ∶ 3
B
2  ∶ 1
C
2  ∶ 3
D
1  ∶ 2
Question 69
Arithmetic

What is the simplified value of cos 2 (90º - θ) -[  \(\left[\frac{\{\cos(90^{\circ}-\theta)\cos \theta\}}{\cot \theta}\right]\)  ]?

A
4
B
2
C
0
D
1
Question 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
69
B
121
C
81
D
11
Question 72
GK

The Wadali Brothers are famous for which of the following?

A
Carnatic Music
B
Chhattisgarhi Folk
C
Sufi Music
D
Hindustani Classical Music
Question 73
GK

The important singers of ___________Gharana are Faiyyaz Khan, Latafat Hussein Khan and Dinkar Kakini.

A
Patiala
B
Mewati
C
Agra
D
Benaras
Question 74
GK

Who among the following has written the autobiography ‘In the afternoon of time: An autobiography’?

A
Harivansh Rai Bachchan
B
Ruskin Bond
C
R K Lakshman
D
R K Narayanan
Question 75
GK

‘Faster than Lightning: My Autobiography’ is the story of which of the following international sprinters?

A
Usain Bolt
B
Justin Gatlin
C
Christian Coleman
D
Michael Norman
Question 76
GK

The proportion of a small increase in income which will lead to increased consumption expenditure is known as ________.

A
marginal consumption efficiency
B
marginal propensity to consume
C
marginal efficiency of income
D
marginal propensity to save
Question 77
GK

Who among the following is NOT a Padma Shri awardee 2022?

A
Mithali Raj
B
Avani Lekhara
C
Sumit Antil
D
Neeraj Chopra
Question 78
GK

The ‘Karbi Anglong Agreement’ signed in September 2021 is related to the ethnic community of the state of ________.

A
Sikkim
B
Assam
C
Bihar
D
Uttar Pradesh
Question 79
GK

What is the number of players in a cricket team on the ground?

A
14
B
10
C
11
D
12
Question 80
GK

Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Sultry Days’?

A
Anita Nair
B
Nikita Singh
C
Shobhaa De
D
Judy Balan
Question 81
GK

Which state does Brahmaputra river enters when it takes U turn at Namcha Barwa?

A
Mizoram
B
Assam
C
Nagaland
D
Arunachal Pradesh
Question 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 Lauterbur
B
J Robin Warren
C
Richard Axel
D
Oliver Smithies
Question 83
GK

Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma was an Indian Classical Dancer of _________ dance form.

A
Sattriya
B
Mohiniyattam
C
Odissi
D
Kathak
Question 84
GK

Which Indian dancer was awarded the French Palme D'or by the French Government in 1977?

A
Chitra Visweswaran
B
Oopali Operajita
C
Mallika Sarabhai
D
Kavya Madhavan
Question 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 Ampere
B
Sir JJ Thomson
C
Albert Einstein
D
Alessandro Volta
Question 86
GK

Who among the following has written ‘Sangeet Kala Prakash’?

A
Prabhu Atre
B
Pandit Jasraj
C
Ramakrishnabuva Vaze
D
Pandit Kumar Gandharva
Question 87
GK

How many seats were reserved for the Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha for the 2019 general election?

A
46
B
43
C
47
D
45
Question 88
GK

What is the number of players playing in a team in a hockey match?

A
12
B
9
C
10
D
11
Question 89
GK

The name of which element is derived from an Anglo-Saxon word and its symbol comes from the Latin word ‘Aurum’?

A
Argon
B
Gold
C
Aluminium
D
Silver
Question 90
GK

Sartaj Khan, Sarwar Khan, Swaroop Khan and Mame Khan are famous for which of the following?

A
Rajasthani folk music
B
Hindustani classical vocal
C
Playing percussion instruments
D
Playing string instruments
Question 91
GK

Famous Folk dancer Gulabo Sapera was conferred Padma Shri award for her contribution to which of the following dance forms?

A
Terah Tali
B
Kalbeliya
C
Ghoomar
D
Bhavai
Question 92
GK

Which type of biome is located in Eastern North America, Western Europe, and Northeast Asia?

A
Tropical Rainforest Biomes
B
Coniferous Forest Biomes
C
Aquatic Biomes
D
Deciduous Forest Biomes
Question 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 Africa
B
Rockies in North America
C
Ural mountain in Russia
D
Alps in Europe
Question 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 Shri
B
Padma Vibhushan
C
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
D
Padma Bhushan
Question 95
GK

Who among the following won Arjuna Award 2021 in Para Table Tennis discipline?

A
Achanta Sharath Kamal
B
Manika Batra
C
Bhavina Patel
D
Anusha Kutumbale
Question 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
Gypsum
B
Potash alum
C
Epsom salts
D
Celestite