SSC-CHSL 2021 Questions

6 Jun 2022 • Shift 1

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Question 1
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. His disease is no doubt very serious but he will pull over.

A
pull through
B
pull for
C
pull against
D
pull at
Question 2
Comprehension

From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence. Kathmandu is vivid, mercenery , religious with small shrines to flower-adomed deities along the narrowest and busiest streets.

A
shrines
B
deities
C
mercenery
D
narrowest
Question 3
Comprehension

Select the denotation of the highlighted word. The black marketers are hoarding large quantities of groceries.

A
Doling Out
B
Designing
C
Training Up
D
Piling Up
Question 4
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank. Collection of money through illegal means without any hard work increased the ___________(greed) of the corrupt officials.

A
cupidity
B
stability
C
curiosity
D
reliability
Question 5
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Instanteneous
B
Presumptuous
C
Illegitimate
D
Lascivious
Question 6
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The mother loving looked / at her baby / as the nurse / brought her in.

A
The mother loving looked
B
brought her in
C
at her baby
D
as the nurse
Question 7
Comprehension

In the following passage, a word has been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. Growing up in Bengaluru, I have watched the city grow and _________ at its seams, welcoming, as its own, all the ________ population in search of jobs and pleasant _________.

A
retreat, native, food
B
flex, migrant, weather
C
curtail, local, destination
D
demolish, foreign, tourism
Question 8
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Laconic

A
Exaggerated
B
Lengthy
C
Talkative
D
Concise
Question 9
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. In this situation of no organization and control due to the lack of an effective government , the rate of crime has increased exponentially.

A
Autocracy
B
Autonomy
C
Anarchy
D
Aristocracy
Question 10
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Annoy

A
Comfort
B
Miff
C
Get
D
Ruffle
Question 11
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the following sentence. The memory of all that blood was enough to make my flesh crawl .

A
frightened me
B
worried me
C
drew my attention
D
confused me
Question 12
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. When we reached the hill station, it was raining the heaviest.

A
heavily
B
more heavy
C
heavy
D
most heavily
Question 13
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Strong taste or liking for something

A
Insolvent
B
Parole
C
Ebulient
D
Penchant
Question 14
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Start from scratch

A
Start it from the previous situation
B
Start from the given line
C
Start something fast to finish it before a particular time
D
Start entirely from the beginning
Question 15
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Vain

A
Loyal
B
Modest
C
Unfair
D
Energetic
Question 16
Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Where can I find the way to the library?

A
Where can they be found in the library?
B
They cannot be found in the way to library?
C
Where can the way to the library be found?
D
Who can found with the way to library?
Question 17
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'. They didn't ate anything yesterday.

A
No substitution required
B
doesn't eat
C
didn't eat
D
hadn't ate
Question 18
Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Premchand wrote this novel.

A
This novel written by Premchand.
B
That novel is by Premchand.
C
This novel was written by Premchand.
D
Premchand novel has been written by him.
Question 19
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. Holi is the festival of colours which is celebrated not only in India but all cross the world. B. Then on the next day, people of all ages gather together to play with colours called 'gulal' and coloured water called 'Dulahandi'. C. People celebrate 'Holika Dahan' on the first day by gathering around and burning piles of wood and cow dung and singing bhajans related to Holi. D. It is also a festival of unity as it brings people together to celebrate a festivals regardless of caste, ethnicity, or religion.

A
ADCB
B
ABCD
C
DCBA
D
ADBC
Question 20
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Resplendent

A
Magnificent
B
Astonished
C
Enthusiastic
D
Exuberant
Question 21
Comprehension

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

A
chatter
B
fritter
C
rattle
D
patter
Question 22
Comprehension

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

A
chaos
B
silence
C
din
D
noise
Question 23
Comprehension

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

A
sleep
B
sing
C
fidget
D
distract
Question 24
Comprehension

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

A
played
B
mumbled
C
grumbled
D
dozed
Question 25
Comprehension

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

A
poetry
B
music
C
dance
D
pottery
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) In the given series? 27, 31, 42, 72, 139, ?

A
267
B
264
C
271
D
355
Question 27
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, decided which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some hexagons are rectangles. Some rectangles are decagons. All decagons are rhombuses. Conclusions: I. Some rhombuses are rectangles. II. Some rhombuses are hexagons. III. Some decagons are hexagons.

A
Only conclusions I and II follow
B
Only conclusion I follow
C
Only conclusions I and III follow
D
Only conclusion II follow
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

Pointing to a lady in a photograph, Harsh said, "My wife's son is the father of her mother's daughter". How is the lady related to Harsh?

A
Mother
B
Son's daughter
C
Daughter
D
Sister
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark(?) to complete the given series? GJWC, JPFO, ?, PBXM, SHGY

A
FAJR
B
UVNS
C
MVOA
D
POSE
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'RATE' is written as 'UDWH' and 'RICH' is written as 'ULFK'. How will 'SAVE' be written in that language?

A
VDYH
B
VDWH
C
VDVH
D
VDUH
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

Find how many triangles are there in the given figures.

A
16
B
20
C
14
D
18
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangements of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1- Eat 2- Fruit 3- Seed 4- Pluck 5- Plant

A
3, 5, 2, 4, 1
B
2, 3, 5, 4, 1
C
5, 3, 2, 4, 1
D
3, 5, 1, 2, 4
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must NOT be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word) Goldsmith : Jewellery :: Cobbler : ?

A
Plastic
B
Shoes
C
Rubber
D
Leather
Question 34
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 71 * 56 * 14 * 15 * 5

A
+, ÷, =, ×
B
×, =, -, +
C
+, -, =, ×
D
=, -, ÷, ×
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row - 19, 81, 30 Second row - 42, 57, 107 Third row - 23, 45, ? (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
75
B
82
C
54
D
66
Question 36
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. LEAN : NEAL :: MEAN : NEAM :: HEAR : ?

A
HREA
B
RHEA
C
REAH
D
RAEH
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 15 * 2 * 18 * 6 * 3 = 30

A
×, +, ÷, -, =
B
×, +, -, ÷, =
C
+, ÷, -, ×, =
D
÷, -, ×, +, =
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

If M denotes '-', N denotes '÷', O denotes '×' and P denotes '+', then what will come in place of '?' in he following equation? (81 N 27) O 4 M 21 P 72 P 3 M 3 O 9 = ?

A
35
B
29
C
42
D
39
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 19 * 4 * 44 * 59 * 61

A
+, -, =, ×
B
×, +, -, =
C
+, ×, -, =
D
-, =, ×, +
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

How many triangles are there in the given figures?

A
8
B
11
C
12
D
10
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that represents the letters that, when placed from left to right in the given blanks, will complete the letter series. _T Z S S T _ Y S S T T _ S S _ T W _ S

A
T X T T S
B
X T X T T
C
T T X T S
D
T S X T S
Question 42
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. 5 : 33 :: 11 : 141 :: 7 : ?

A
58
B
50
C
61
D
56
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (17,13,68) (55, 46, 495) (NOTE : Operation 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
(75, 69, 470)
B
(45, 39, 270)
C
(65, 59, 360)
D
(55, 49, 310)
Question 44
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fifth number in same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 6 : 218 :: 3 : 56 :: 5 : ?

A
156
B
152
C
168
D
160
Question 45
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 7 : 512 :: ? : 2744 :: 15 : 4096

A
21
B
8
C
17
D
13
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'FATHER' is written as 'REHTAF', and 'COUPLE' is written as 'ELPUOC'. How will 'REMAIN' be written in that language?

A
NIAEMR
B
NIAMER
C
NAIEMR
D
INAMER
Question 47
Arithmetic

In an election that was contested by 2 candidates, one candidate got 20% of the total votes and yet lost by 600 votes. What is the total number of votes cast in the election assuming all votes are valid?

A
900
B
700
C
800
D
1000
Question 48
Arithmetic

the average of the numbers 61, 51, 41, 31, 21 and 11.

A
36
B
42
C
32
D
22
Question 49
Arithmetic

20 workers can paint 24 walls in 36 days. In how many days can 30 workers paint 20 walls?

A
20
B
30
C
24
D
15
Question 50
Arithmetic

Simplify: \(\frac{{\frac{{27}}{{14}} \div \frac{{24}}{7}of\frac{{63}}{{28}} - \frac{9}{4}}}{{\frac{{35}}{8} \div \frac{{15}}{4}of\frac{7}{{48}} + \frac{5}{{16}}}} \div \frac{{196}}{{95}}\)

A
\(-\frac{{40}}{{357}}\)
B
\(\frac{{40}}{{343}}\)
C
\(-\frac{{40}}{{343}}\)
D
\(-\frac{{40}}{{243}}\)
Question 51
Arithmetic

If tan θ +  \(\frac{{1}}{{\tan θ}}\)  = 2, then the value of tan 2  θ +  \(\frac{1}{\tan^2\theta}\)  is _________.

A
-4
B
2
C
4
D
3
Question 52
Arithmetic

The year wise production of a company (in tonnes) is given in the following table. Year Production (in tonnes) 2001-02 790 2002-03 810 2003-04 815 2004-05 890 2005-06 516 2006-07 902 2007-08 912 2008-09 922 From 2001 - 02 to 2008 - 09 generally the production was increased, with the exception of one year. The year was:

A
2005-06
B
2004-05
C
2002-03
D
2006-07
Question 53
Arithmetic

If (a - 1) 2 + (b + 2) 2  + (c - 1) 2  = 0, then, the value of a 2  + b 2  + c 2 :

A
6
B
0
C
2
D
1
Question 54
Arithmetic

Based on the data given in the following table, find the arithmetic mean of the number of major meals that included a potato-based dish, which the 39 students surveyed, had eaten in a week. Number of major meals 39 students  had eaten in  a week with a potato- based dish included  Frequency 1 3 2 2 3 2 4 5 5 5 6 4 7 6 8 3 9 5 10 3 11 1 Total Frequency  39

A
7
B
5
C
6
D
8
Question 55
Arithmetic

Simplify the following expression. (2.19) 2 + 2(2.19)(3.81) + (3.81) 2

A
216
B
12
C
36
D
6
Question 56
Arithmetic

An article is sold for ₹840 after two successive discounts of 20% and 30% on its marked price. What is the discount (in ₹)?

A
660
B
460
C
560
D
760
Question 57
Arithmetic

The marked price of a mobile phone is 12% more than its cost price. If a discount of 8% is given on the marked price, then the gain per cent is:

A
2.92%
B
2.12%
C
3.04%
D
4.03%
Question 58
Arithmetic

The diameter of the base and the slant height of a right circular cone are 10 cm and 16 cm, respectively. Find its total surface area. [Use π = 22/7]

A
\(\rm \frac{{5720}}{7}\ c{m^2}\)
B
\(\rm \frac{{720}}{7}\ c{m^2}\)
C
330 cm 2
D
\(\rm \frac{{1760}}{7}\ c{m^2}\)
Question 59
Arithmetic

On a certain sum, the difference between the compound interest, compounded annually, and the simple interest at 10% per annum for 3 years is  ₹93. The sum is:

A
₹3,500
B
₹3,000
C
₹4,000
D
₹2,500
Question 60
Arithmetic

If the tax on a commodity is diminished by 20%and its consumption increased by 15%, the revenue decreases by:

A
8%
B
12%
C
10%
D
6%
Question 61
Arithmetic

The following bar graph shows the data of the number of students of different classes who like to eat different types of fruits. Find the ratio of the number of students from class 7 who like guavas to the number of students from Class 5 who like mangoes.

A
5 ∶ 7
B
1  ∶ 1
C
2  ∶ 1
D
1  ∶ 2
Question 62
Arithmetic

A train running at the speed of 63km/h crosses a pole in 24 seconds. What is the length of the train?

A
360 m 
B
320 m 
C
280 m 
D
420 m 
Question 63
Arithmetic

The maximum number of 4 m × 50 cm × 20 cm slabs that may be stored in a 16 m long, 12 m wide, and 4 m deep trench is:

A
1910
B
1890
C
1960
D
1920
Question 64
Arithmetic

The height and slant height of a conical vessel are 12 cm and 13 cm, respectively. The capacity of the vessel is:(Use π = 3.14)

A
0.314 litres
B
0.424 litres
C
0.5 litres
D
0.298 litres
Question 65
Arithmetic

If \(\rm\Delta ABC \sim \Delta QRP,\frac{{ar(\Delta ABC)}}{{ar(\Delta QRP)}} = \frac{9}{4},\)  AB = 18 cm, BC = 15 cm, then the length of PR is _________.

A
10 cm 
B
12 cm 
C
16 cm 
D
14 cm 
Question 66
Arithmetic

A girl travels 30 km at a speed of 15 km/h. She travels another 20 km at a speed of 10 km/h. What is her average speed for the entire journey?

A
15 km/h
B
12.5 km/h
C
13 km/h
D
11.5 km/h
Question 67
Arithmetic

Find the 3 rd proportional to 9 and 21.

A
49
B
12
C
30
D
81
Question 68
Arithmetic

How many positive two-digit numbers can be divided by 6?

A
12
B
15
C
14
D
13
Question 69
Arithmetic

The average score of a cricket team (of ten players and one captain) is 32. The scores of ten players are : 22, 11, 5, 34, 21, 32, 0, 28, 9 and 53. What is the score of the captain?

A
129
B
137
C
115
D
121
Question 70
Arithmetic

value of \(\frac{{{{(a - b)}^3} + {{(b - c)}^3} + (c - a)^3}}{{{{({a^2} - {b^2})}^3} + {{({b^2} - {c^2})}^3} + {{({c^2} - {a^2})}^3}}}\)  Is equal to :

A
ab + bc + ca
B
0
C
1 
D
\(\frac{1}{{(a + b)(b + c)(c + a)}}\)
Question 71
Arithmetic

Vishnu sold two items X and Y for ₹600 each, thereby gaining 20% on item X and losing 20% on item Y. Find his overall loss or gain percentage.

A
Loss of 4%
B
Gain of 4%
C
Loss of 41.6%
D
Loss or gain of 0%
Question 72
GK

Which of the following novels is written by Anita Desai?

A
Clear Light of Day
B
Jaya
C
The White Tiger
D
The Blue Umbrella
Question 73
GK

Identify the correct formula to find the potential difference between two points.

A
Q = 1/W
B
W = Q/V
C
V = Q/W
D
V = W/Q
Question 74
GK

A mentorship programme to train young authors named 'Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors' (YUVA) scheme was launched in June 2021. Under the mentorship scheme, a consolidated scholarship of ____________ per month was proposed to be paid for a period of six months per author.

A
₹45,000
B
₹30,000
C
₹25,000
D
₹50,000
Question 75
GK

What type of climate do the two island regions of India, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands experience?

A
Humid subtropical climate
B
Hot semi-arid climate
C
Tropical warm climate
D
Subtropical highland climate
Question 76
GK

Who is the author of the historical book 'Delhi: A Noval'?

A
Nayantara Sehgal
B
Khushwant Singh
C
Anita Desai
D
Ahmed Ali
Question 77
GK

Who among the following is India’s only publicly well-known woman shehnai player?

A
Gauhar Jaan
B
Binodini Dasi
C
Bageshwari Qamar
D
Rasoolan Bai
Question 78
GK

Manish Narwal is related to which of the following sports?

A
Wrestling
B
Badminton
C
Cycling
D
Shooting
Question 79
GK

What type of farming is Kumari which is practiced in Western Ghats?

A
Plantation farming
B
Horticulture farming
C
Intensive farming
D
Primitive Subsistence farming
Question 80
GK

Which of the following books was awarded the Booker Prize in 2021?

A
The Promise
B
No One Is Talking About This
C
The Fortune Men
D
A Passage North
Question 81
GK

Who among the following won the US Open 2021 men’s tennis singles final?

A
Novak Djokovic
B
Daniil Medvedev
C
Lew Hoad
D
Jack Crawford
Question 82
GK

Which Emmy Award-nominated Indian choreographer has won the 10th Annual 'World Choreography Award 2020'?

A
Suresh Mukund
B
Shiamak Davar
C
Prabhu Deva
D
Ganesh Achary
Question 83
GK

When the commodity value of money is less than the monetary value of money, it is called _____________.

A
fiat money
B
fiduciary money
C
credit money
D
full bodied money
Question 84
GK

In February 2022, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) established a para centre under its National Centre of Excellence Scheme at which of the following SAI regional centres?

A
Gandhinagar
B
Lucknow
C
Sonipat
D
Kolkata
Question 85
GK

The book ‘Man Kautuhal’ was compiled by which of the following kings of Medieval India?

A
Raja Mansingh Tomar
B
Krishna II
C
Parantaka Viranarayan
D
Rajashekhara Varman
Question 86
GK

Why are species of moss used as fuel?

A
Provide bituminous for energy
B
Provide peat that have long been used as fuel
C
Make a version of coal
D
Help in geothermal energy
Question 87
GK

Which of the following microscopic cells are of an amoeboid shape with a distinctive central membrane?

A
Nerve cells
B
White blood cells
C
Guard cells
D
Red blood cells
Question 88
GK

Oleo gum resin (Asafoetida) can be obtained from:

A
dried latex from the stem of ferula
B
dried latex from the roots of mango tree
C
dried latex from the banana leaves
D
dried latex from the tap root of ferula
Question 89
GK

Pandit Shivkumar Sharma was a classical _____ player.

A
tabla
B
santoor
C
shehnai
D
flute
Question 90
GK

Who has the right to appoint an inter-state council to promote centre-state and inter-state cooperation?

A
The President of India
B
Both the President and Governor together
C
Both the Prime Minister and Chief Minister together
D
The Prime Minister of India
Question 91
GK

Which algae produces agar?

A
Gracilaria
B
Chlorella
C
Sargassum
D
Algin
Question 92
GK

Which of the following dance types belong to the northern India?

A
Kuchipudi
B
Odissi
C
Mohiniyattam
D
Kathak
Question 93
GK

Which is the modified form of the game Volleyball?

A
Turf Volleyball
B
Soft Volleyball
C
Beach Volleyball
D
Road Volleyball
Question 94
GK

Who was the first musician to be awarded the prestigious Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour?

A
Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia
B
M S Subbulakshmi
C
Pt Ravi Shankar
D
Begum Akhtar
Question 95
GK

It is Elephanta Festival' named after the Elephanta Caves.

A
Kerala
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Gujarat
D
Maharashtra
Question 96
GK

Shovana Narayan, a Padma Shri awardee, is a dancer of which of the following classical dance forms of India?

A
Kathak
B
Kathakali
C
Bharatanatyam
D
Manipuri