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 throughB
pull forC
pull againstD
pull atQuestion 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
shrinesB
deitiesC
merceneryD
narrowestQuestion 3
Comprehension
Select the denotation of the highlighted word. The black marketers are hoarding large quantities of groceries.
A
Doling OutB
DesigningC
Training UpD
Piling UpQuestion 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
cupidityB
stabilityC
curiosityD
reliabilityQuestion 5
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
InstanteneousB
PresumptuousC
IllegitimateD
LasciviousQuestion 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 lookedB
brought her inC
at her babyD
as the nurseQuestion 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, foodB
flex, migrant, weatherC
curtail, local, destinationD
demolish, foreign, tourismQuestion 8
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Laconic
A
ExaggeratedB
LengthyC
TalkativeD
ConciseQuestion 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
AutocracyB
AutonomyC
AnarchyD
AristocracyQuestion 10
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Annoy
A
ComfortB
MiffC
GetD
RuffleQuestion 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 meB
worried meC
drew my attentionD
confused meQuestion 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
heavilyB
more heavyC
heavyD
most heavilyQuestion 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
InsolventB
ParoleC
EbulientD
PenchantQuestion 14
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Start from scratch
A
Start it from the previous situationB
Start from the given lineC
Start something fast to finish it before a particular timeD
Start entirely from the beginningQuestion 15
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Vain
A
LoyalB
ModestC
UnfairD
EnergeticQuestion 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 requiredB
doesn't eatC
didn't eatD
hadn't ateQuestion 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
ADCBB
ABCDC
DCBAD
ADBCQuestion 20
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Resplendent
A
MagnificentB
AstonishedC
EnthusiasticD
ExuberantQuestion 21
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A
chatterB
fritterC
rattleD
patterQuestion 22
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A
chaosB
silenceC
dinD
noiseQuestion 23
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A
sleepB
singC
fidgetD
distractQuestion 24
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A
playedB
mumbledC
grumbledD
dozedQuestion 25
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A
poetryB
musicC
danceD
potteryQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) In the given series? 27, 31, 42, 72, 139, ?
A
267B
264C
271D
355Question 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 followB
Only conclusion I followC
Only conclusions I and III followD
Only conclusion II followQuestion 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
MotherB
Son's daughterC
DaughterD
SisterQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark(?) to complete the given series? GJWC, JPFO, ?, PBXM, SHGY
A
FAJRB
UVNSC
MVOAD
POSEQuestion 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
VDYHB
VDWHC
VDVHD
VDUHQuestion 31
Logical Reasoning
Find how many triangles are there in the given figures.
A
16B
20C
14D
18Question 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, 1B
2, 3, 5, 4, 1C
5, 3, 2, 4, 1D
3, 5, 1, 2, 4Question 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
PlasticB
ShoesC
RubberD
LeatherQuestion 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
75B
82C
54D
66Question 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
HREAB
RHEAC
REAHD
RAEHQuestion 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
35B
29C
42D
39Question 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
8B
11C
12D
10Question 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 SB
X T X T TC
T T X T SD
T S X T SQuestion 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
58B
50C
61D
56Question 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
156B
152C
168D
160Question 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
21B
8C
17D
13Question 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
NIAEMRB
NIAMERC
NAIEMRD
INAMERQuestion 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
900B
700C
800D
1000Question 48
Arithmetic
the average of the numbers 61, 51, 41, 31, 21 and 11.
A
36B
42C
32D
22Question 49
Arithmetic
20 workers can paint 24 walls in 36 days. In how many days can 30 workers paint 20 walls?
A
20B
30C
24D
15Question 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
-4B
2C
4D
3Question 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
2005-06B
2004-05C
2002-03D
2006-07Question 53
Arithmetic
If (a - 1) 2 + (b + 2) 2 + (c - 1) 2 = 0, then, the value of a 2 + b 2 + c 2 :
A
6B
0C
2D
1Question 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
7B
5C
6D
8Question 55
Arithmetic
Simplify the following expression. (2.19) 2 + 2(2.19)(3.81) + (3.81) 2
A
216B
12C
36D
6Question 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
660B
460C
560D
760Question 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 2D
\(\rm \frac{{1760}}{7}\ c{m^2}\)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
₹3,500B
₹3,000C
₹4,000D
₹2,500Question 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 ∶ 7B
1 ∶ 1C
2 ∶ 1D
1 ∶ 2Question 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
1910B
1890C
1960D
1920Question 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 litresB
0.424 litresC
0.5 litresD
0.298 litresQuestion 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/hB
12.5 km/hC
13 km/hD
11.5 km/hQuestion 67
Arithmetic
Find the 3 rd proportional to 9 and 21.
A
49B
12C
30D
81Question 68
Arithmetic
How many positive two-digit numbers can be divided by 6?
A
12B
15C
14D
13Question 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
129B
137C
115D
121Question 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 + caB
0C
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 DayB
JayaC
The White TigerD
The Blue UmbrellaQuestion 73
GK
Identify the correct formula to find the potential difference between two points.
A
Q = 1/WB
W = Q/VC
V = Q/WD
V = W/QQuestion 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
₹45,000B
₹30,000C
₹25,000D
₹50,000Question 75
GK
What type of climate do the two island regions of India, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands experience?
A
Humid subtropical climateB
Hot semi-arid climateC
Tropical warm climateD
Subtropical highland climateQuestion 76
GK
Who is the author of the historical book 'Delhi: A Noval'?
A
Nayantara SehgalB
Khushwant SinghC
Anita DesaiD
Ahmed AliQuestion 77
GK
Who among the following is India’s only publicly well-known woman shehnai player?
A
Gauhar JaanB
Binodini DasiC
Bageshwari QamarD
Rasoolan BaiQuestion 78
GK
Manish Narwal is related to which of the following sports?
A
WrestlingB
BadmintonC
CyclingD
ShootingQuestion 79
GK
What type of farming is Kumari which is practiced in Western Ghats?
A
Plantation farmingB
Horticulture farmingC
Intensive farmingD
Primitive Subsistence farmingQuestion 80
GK
Which of the following books was awarded the Booker Prize in 2021?
A
The PromiseB
No One Is Talking About ThisC
The Fortune MenD
A Passage NorthQuestion 81
GK
Who among the following won the US Open 2021 men’s tennis singles final?
A
Novak DjokovicB
Daniil MedvedevC
Lew HoadD
Jack CrawfordQuestion 82
GK
Which Emmy Award-nominated Indian choreographer has won the 10th Annual 'World Choreography Award 2020'?
A
Suresh MukundB
Shiamak DavarC
Prabhu DevaD
Ganesh AcharyQuestion 83
GK
When the commodity value of money is less than the monetary value of money, it is called _____________.
A
fiat moneyB
fiduciary moneyC
credit moneyD
full bodied moneyQuestion 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
GandhinagarB
LucknowC
SonipatD
KolkataQuestion 85
GK
The book ‘Man Kautuhal’ was compiled by which of the following kings of Medieval India?
A
Raja Mansingh TomarB
Krishna IIC
Parantaka ViranarayanD
Rajashekhara VarmanQuestion 86
GK
Why are species of moss used as fuel?
A
Provide bituminous for energyB
Provide peat that have long been used as fuelC
Make a version of coalD
Help in geothermal energyQuestion 87
GK
Which of the following microscopic cells are of an amoeboid shape with a distinctive central membrane?
A
Nerve cellsB
White blood cellsC
Guard cellsD
Red blood cellsQuestion 88
GK
Oleo gum resin (Asafoetida) can be obtained from:
A
dried latex from the stem of ferulaB
dried latex from the roots of mango treeC
dried latex from the banana leavesD
dried latex from the tap root of ferulaQuestion 89
GK
Pandit Shivkumar Sharma was a classical _____ player.
A
tablaB
santoorC
shehnaiD
fluteQuestion 90
GK
Who has the right to appoint an inter-state council to promote centre-state and inter-state cooperation?
A
The President of IndiaB
Both the President and Governor togetherC
Both the Prime Minister and Chief Minister togetherD
The Prime Minister of IndiaQuestion 91
GK
Which algae produces agar?
A
GracilariaB
ChlorellaC
SargassumD
AlginQuestion 92
GK
Which of the following dance types belong to the northern India?
A
KuchipudiB
OdissiC
MohiniyattamD
KathakQuestion 93
GK
Which is the modified form of the game Volleyball?
A
Turf VolleyballB
Soft VolleyballC
Beach VolleyballD
Road VolleyballQuestion 94
GK
Who was the first musician to be awarded the prestigious Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour?
A
Pt Hari Prasad ChaurasiaB
M S SubbulakshmiC
Pt Ravi ShankarD
Begum AkhtarQuestion 95
GK
It is Elephanta Festival' named after the Elephanta Caves.
A
KeralaB
Madhya PradeshC
GujaratD
MaharashtraQuestion 96
GK
Shovana Narayan, a Padma Shri awardee, is a dancer of which of the following classical dance forms of India?
A
KathakB
KathakaliC
BharatanatyamD
Manipuri