SSC-CHSL 2021 Questions
6 Jun 2022 • Shift 2
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Question 1
Comprehension
Spot the error in the given sentence and select the correct sentence from the options given. When it was time to chose between staying or leaving the country, she choose to stay back.
A
When it was time to choose between staying or leaving the country, she chose to stay back.B
When it was time to chose between staying or leaving the country, she chose to stay back. C
When it was time to choice between staying or leaving the country, she choose to stay back. D
When it was time to have chose between staying or leaving the country, she chose to stay back.Question 2
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The Young Global Leaders Community is an ________ for a dynamic community of exceptional people with the vision, courage, and influence to drive positive change in the world.
A
impedimentB
inputC
effortD
accelerator Question 3
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
AdmonishB
AvariseC
AdverseD
BeigeQuestion 4
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. Looking for her father, Minu finally reached the area where animals are slaughtered for the market .
A
ArchiveB
ArsenalC
AbattoirD
Apiary Question 5
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Constructive thinking should be developed through ______ reading.
A
avidB
narrowC
extensiveD
briefQuestion 6
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Up in arms
A
In rebellion B
Being fightingC
Raise somethingD
In unityQuestion 7
Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Gogol offered me to go to the market in his car.
A
"Let me take you to the helmet," Gogol offered. B
"Can I take to the market," Gogol asked me. C
"Let's go to the market in my car," Gogol told me. D
"Can you come with me to the market," Gogol asked me. Question 8
Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. A lot has been learnt from my experiences.
A
I will learn a lot from my experiences. B
I would learn a lot from my experiences. C
I have learnt a lot from my experiences. D
I will have learnt a lot from my experiences.Question 9
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. To renovate or improve
A
RelocateB
Revamp C
ResumeD
RevalueQuestion 10
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Cut straight to the chase
A
Allow to introduce an unimportant partB
Avoid unnecessary introduction and go to the more important part C
Avoid the most important part of text D
Disallow important introduction and go to the least important part Question 11
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. Its time we left to the airport.
A
It'sB
It wasC
It hasD
ItQuestion 12
Comprehension
In the following questions a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with correct idiom or phrase. The attitude of the culprit made the judge extemely angry .
A
Throw caution to the wind B
Make one's blood boil C
Play by the earD
Back to the drawing board.Question 13
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. To work as a journeyman he needed to have had the seven years of apprenticeship under his belt. B. Under advice from his well-wishers at the University, Watt proceeded to London to learn his trade. C. Watt made acquaintances with folks at the University of Glasgow. D. In London, he found out that as an apprentice he had to spend seven years learning the trade.
A
BCDAB
DABCC
CBDAD
ABCDQuestion 14
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word
A
Investigate B
Invite C
InventD
InvolvQuestion 15
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Terse
A
SuccinctB
VerboseC
LoatheD
Concise Question 16
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Me and my friends / often go / to the cinema / together.
A
together B
often goC
to the cinema D
Me and my friends Question 17
Comprehension
Select the denotation of the highlighted word. He was bereft of hope after the tragedy struck.
A
Filled B
DevoidC
RousedD
StrainedQuestion 18
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Excruciating
A
Facile B
Enticing C
AlluringD
Piercing Question 19
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
Sinister B
Adrointness C
DexterousD
GaucheQuestion 20
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
Hegemony B
NebulousC
ElephantineD
ComitteeQuestion 21
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A
unsolicitedB
prohibitedC
unspecifiedD
sharedQuestion 22
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A
fromB
intoC
forD
withQuestion 23
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A
facilitiesB
supportC
methodologiesD
designsQuestion 24
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A
marketplaceB
literacyC
portfoliosD
burdenQuestion 25
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A
authenticationB
utilityC
performanceD
subscriptionQuestion 26
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. STEADY : ETSYDA :: WORTHY : ROWYHT :: ANKLET : ?
A
KANELT B
KANLETC
KANTLE D
KNATEL Question 27
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 150, 154, 1232, 1244, 19904, ?
A
19928B
19925C
19924D
19926Question 28
Logical Reasoning
If 01 February 2011 was Tuesday, then what was the day of the week on 01 January 2012?
A
Wednesday B
MondayC
TuesdayD
SundayQuestion 29
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. 121 : 9 :: 212 : 10 :: 508 : ?
A
10B
13C
12D
11Question 30
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) is/are followed in all the number-pairs, except one. Find that odd number-pair.
A
4 ∶ 18B
16 ∶ 6C
25 ∶ 8D
49 ∶ 12Question 31
Logical Reasoning
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? HIRC, ACYI, TWFO, MQMU, ?
A
HKTAB
GKTAC
FKTAD
HKTZQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row - 15, 62, 120 Second row - 18, 74, ? Third row - 21, 86, 168 (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 ass 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
144B
142C
122D
124Question 33
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
29 ∶ 225B
17 ∶ 81C
45 ∶ 576D
31 ∶ 256Question 34
Logical Reasoning
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row: 32, 40, 18 Second row: 38, 46, 21 Third row: 33, 43, ? (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
21B
19C
17D
23Question 35
Logical Reasoning
If A denotes '+', B denotes '×', C denotes '-' and D denotes '÷', then what will come in the place of '?' in the following equation? (84 D 6) B 7 A (22 B 4) C 16 A (15 B 8) = ?
A
290B
285C
310D
255Question 36
Logical Reasoning
If 'A' denotes '+', 'B' denotes '×', 'C' denotes '-' and 'D' denotes '÷', then what will come in place of '?' in the following equation? 11 B (25 D 5) A 7 B 3 C 24 A 1 B (16 D 4) = ?
A
56B
7C
17D
46Question 37
Logical Reasoning
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 25 * 7 * 56 * 8 * 88 * 14
A
+, -, =, ×, -B
-, +, ×, =, ÷ C
-, ×, ×, =, +D
+, ×, ÷, =, -Question 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'GIRL' is written as '*$#!' and 'BOY' is written as '@∑£'. How will 'LILY' be written that language?
A
!*!£B
#$!£C
!@!£D
!$!£Question 39
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'MEAL' is written as 'BMNF' and 'FOOD' is written as 'PEGP'. How will 'FARE' be written in that language?
A
GBSFB
SFGBC
FSBGD
ERFAQuestion 40
Logical Reasoning
Select the option that represents the letter that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. _ M _ _ G _ D _ _ M _ C G _ D C
A
G D C M C G D GB
M D C M C G D MC
G D C M C G D MD
G D C D C G D MQuestion 41
Logical Reasoning
If the 12 th February 2011 was a Saturday, then what was the day of the week on 13 th February 2015?
A
WednesdayB
Tuesday C
FridayD
Thursday Question 42
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) is/are followed in all the number-pairs, except one. Find that odd number-pair.
A
12 ∶ 9B
8 ∶ 4C
4 ∶ 15D
20 ∶ 25Question 43
Logical Reasoning
Seven friends L, M, N, O, P, Q and R, each has a different height. R is taller than L and shorter than Q. L is taller than M. N is the tallest among all. Only two people are taller than Q. O is not the shortest among all. Only one person is shorter than M. How many people are taller than R?
A
6B
1C
3D
4Question 44
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 reds are roses. No violet is red. Some tulips are violets. Conclusions: I. Some roses are violets. II. No tulip is a red. III. No rose is a tulip.
A
Only conclusion II follows.B
Both conclusions I and III follow.C
None of the conclusion follow.D
Both conclusions I and II follow.Question 45
Arithmetic
16a 2 + 4b 2 + 9c 2 - 16ab + 12bc - 24ca = ?
A
(4a - 2b + 3c) 2B
(4a - 2b - 3c) 2C
(4a + 2b - 3c) 2D
(4a + 2b + 3c) 2Question 46
Arithmetic
The table below shows the expenditure of a company (in lakhs of rupees per annum) in five consecutive years as mentioned. Study the table and answer the question that follows. Expenditure (in lakh rupees) per annum over the given years. Year Item of Expenditure Salaries Fuel and Transport Marketing Bonus Taxes 2016 332 80 35 2 102 2017 368 125 40 3.68 128 2018 444 140 44 4.12 88 2019 480 156 50 4.82 96 2020 516 180 54 5.26 116 As per the information provided in the table, the positive difference between the yearly average expenditure on salaries and taxes of the company is ______.
A
Rs. 286 lakhs B
Rs. 342 lakhs C
Rs. 298 lakhsD
Rs. 322 lakhsQuestion 47
Arithmetic
Simplify the following equation: \(\frac{{(2.01 \times 2.01 \times 2.01)\, + \,(39.75 \times 39.75 \times 39.75)\, + \,(28.24 \times 28.24 \times 28.24)\, - \,3(2.01 \times 39.75 \times 28.24)}}{{(2.01 \times 2.01)\, + \,(39.75 \times 39.75)\, + \,(28.24 \times 28.24)\, - \,(2.01 \times 39.75)\, - \,(39.75 \times 28.24)\, - \,(28.24 \times 2.01)}}\)
A
140B
50C
70D
100Question 48
Arithmetic
If the corresponding angles of two triangles are equal and satisfy \(\frac{{PX}}{{ER}}\, = \,\frac{{ZX}}{{RF}}\, = \,\frac{{PZ}}{{EF}}\) , then:
A
\(\vartriangle \) PXZ is similar to \(\vartriangle \) EFR B
\(\vartriangle \) PXZ is similar to \(\vartriangle \) ERFC
\(\vartriangle \) XPZ is similar to \(\vartriangle \) ERFD
\(\vartriangle \) PXZ is similar to \(\vartriangle \) REFQuestion 49
Arithmetic
If the length of diagonal of a cube is \(8 \sqrt 3\) cm, then what is its surface area?
A
164 cm 2B
64 cm 2C
384 cm 2D
204 cm 2Question 50
Arithmetic
The value of sin 18° is given as \({\sqrt 5 - 1} \over {4}\) . Find the value of cosec 18°.
A
\({ \sqrt 5 + 1} \over 4\)B
\({ \sqrt 5 +1} \over 2\)C
\(\sqrt 5 - 1\)D
\(\sqrt 5 + 1\)Question 51
Arithmetic
The value of (7 + 8 - 9 ÷ 3 × 2) + [52 - 4 of 5 + 4 × 7] is:
A
61B
277C
69D
64Question 52
Arithmetic
A work is done by P & Q, Q & R, and R & P in 12, 15, and 20 days, respectively. How many days will P alone take to complete the work?
A
35 days B
25 days C
40 daysD
30 daysQuestion 53
Arithmetic
A man can swim in still water at a speed of 6 km/h, but he takes thrice as long to swim upstream as downstream. The speed of the man, when swimming downstream is:
A
3 km/hB
2 km/h C
9 km/hD
6 km/hQuestion 54
Arithmetic
If 30 men can harvest a meadow in 7 days, in how many days can 21 men harvest the same meadow?
A
10B
14C
12D
15Question 55
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper gives 15% and 35% discounts on a bottle. If the selling price of the bottle is Rs. 1,547, then the marked price of the bottle is:
A
Rs. 2,400B
Rs. 2,500C
Rs. 2,700D
Rs. 2,800Question 56
Arithmetic
A batsman in his 11 th inning scores 88 runs, thereby increasing his average score by 4. What is his average after the 11 th innings?
A
49B
47C
48D
46Question 57
Arithmetic
In an election between two candidates, one got 40% of the total valid votes, and 30% of total votes are invalid . If the total number of votes was 7500, the number of valid votes that the other candidate got was:
A
1540B
3250C
2350D
3150Question 58
Arithmetic
The table below shows the number of cakes sold by six different bakeries in a town on five different days of a particular week. Days Bakery Monday Tuesday Thursday Saturday Sunday A 222 255 215 250 266 B 205 275 314 295 260 C 245 266 305 195 235 D 221 230 185 300 280 E 312 325 298 272 254 F 175 205 255 240 308 The total number of cakes sold by Bakery C on Saturday and Sunday, taken together, is approximate what percentage of the number of cakes sold by Bakery E on Tuesday?
A
125%B
130 %C
128 %D
132 %Question 59
Arithmetic
It the diagonal of a rhombus is 8 cm and its area is 48 cm 2 , then the length of each side of the rhombus is:
A
√13 cmB
2√13 cmC
6 √13 cmD
5 √13 cmQuestion 60
Arithmetic
A dishonest dealer is selling sugar at Rs. 40 per kg and pretending that he is selling it at a loss of Rs. 5 per kg but he actually gives 800 g instead of 1 kg, using a faulty weight. What is his actual profit or loss percent?
A
Gain, 11%B
Gain, \(11 {1 \over 9}%\) %C
Loss, \(10 {1 \over 9}%\) %D
Loss, \(9 {1 \over 9}\) %Question 61
Arithmetic
The number 5132832 is divisible by ______.
A
5B
6C
7D
9Question 62
Arithmetic
The diagonal of a rectangle is 17 cm long and its perimeter is 46 cm. The area of the rectangle is:
A
120 cm 2B
125 cm 2C
115 cm 2D
130 cm 2Question 63
Arithmetic
If a + b = 8 and a - b = 6, then find the value of 'ab'.
A
6B
8C
5D
7Question 64
Arithmetic
What is the average of the following data? 1.2, 1.7, 3, 4.8, 10.5, 17.3 and 24.5
A
9B
7C
6D
11Question 65
Arithmetic
The selling price of a watch after successive discounts of 20%, and 20% is Rs. 640. What is the market price of the watch?
A
Rs. 1,000B
Rs. 800C
Rs. 900D
Rs. 1,200Question 66
Arithmetic
The pie-chart given below given information about the number of students from five sections A, B, C, D, and E, of class 12 of a school to have appeared and to have passed in the final examination. The pie-chart on the left given the central angles of the sectors represent the students appearing in the exam from the five different sections, while the pie-chart on the right gives the section-wise numbers of students to pass the exam as percentage of the total number of students who passed the exam from all the five sections taken together. Find the ratio of the average of the number of students who appeared in the exam from section A, B and C to the average of the number of students who passed from Section B, C and D.
A
102 ∶ 28B
13 ∶ 6C
28 ∶ 53D
12 ∶ 7Question 67
Arithmetic
What will be the present value of Rs. 484 due in 2 years at 10% per annum compound interest?
A
Rs. 600B
Rs. 400C
Rs. 200D
Rs. 800Question 68
Arithmetic
A train takes 3 hours to travel from place A to B at the speed of 60 km/h. The same train takes 2 hours to travel from B to C at 50% increased speed. What is the average speed of the train from place A to C?
A
60 km/hB
90 km/h C
80 km/hD
72 km/h Question 69
Arithmetic
In an election four candidates were there in the fray, out of which three were nominated from the three national parties and they got votes in a ratio of 2 ∶ 3 ∶ 4. The total votes polled were 1,89,000 and the fourth candidate got 18,000 votes. The votes obtained by the three candidates of the national parties are respectively: (assuming all votes valid)
A
38,000, 57,000 and 76,000B
34,000, 51,000 and 68,000C
36,000, 54,000 and 72,000D
40,000, 60,000 and 80,000Question 70
GK
Which of the following is a large group of rock-forming silicate minerals that constitutes more than 50% of the Earth's crust and is widely used in the glass and ceramic industries?
A
AmphiboleB
FeldsparC
ZeolitesD
PyroxeneQuestion 71
GK
Pandit Shambhu Maharaj, a classical ______ dancer, was awarded Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1967.
A
KuchipudiB
Kathak C
OdissiD
KathakaliQuestion 72
GK
Which two gases are having the highest percentage of the earth's atmosphere?
A
Nitrogen and hydrogen B
Nitrogen and oxygenC
Oxygen and carbon monoxide D
Carbon dioxide and nitrogen Question 73
GK
Which of the following teams won the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021?
A
Chennai Super KingsB
Kolkata Knight Riders C
Royal Challengers Bangalore D
Mumbai Indians Question 74
GK
Who among the following is a sitar player?
A
Shivkumar Sharma B
Shahid Parvez C
Sultan KhanD
Sheikh Chinna Moulana Question 75
GK
'A Champion's Mind: Lessons from a Life in Tennis' is the autobiography of which of the following tennis player?
A
Maria Sharapova B
Pete SamprasC
Leander Paes D
Boris Becker Question 76
GK
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President?
A
Article 53B
Article 58C
Article 61D
Article 59Question 77
GK
In which of the following sports is 'dunk shot' used?
A
TennisB
BasketballC
HockeyD
BaseballQuestion 78
GK
Kishori Amonkar, Indian classical vocalist of Jaipur Gharana received Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award, in which of the following years?
A
2002B
1998C
1985D
2005Question 79
GK
The number of silver medals won by India in Tokyo Olympics 2020 is _______.
A
3B
1C
2D
4Question 80
GK
'The Man Who Made The Elephant Dance' is an autobiography of the famous entrepreneur ______.
A
Ratan TataB
Mukesh Ambani C
Ghanshyam Das Birla D
Dr Verghese KurienQuestion 81
GK
Which membrane-bound organelles, first discovered in 1857, are often referred to as the 'energy factories' of the cell because they are responsible for making adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's main energy-carrying molecule?
A
Smooth endoplasmic reticulumB
VacuolesC
Mitochondria D
Ribosomes Question 82
GK
Padma Bhushan awardee Padma Subrahmanyam is a ________ dancer.
A
Kathak B
Mohiniyattam C
ManipuriD
Bharatanatyam Question 83
GK
In the Satbir Singh vs ______ case, in 2021, the Supreme Court laid down guidelines for dowry death trials.
A
State of Rajasthan B
State of Haryana C
State of Punjab D
State of Uttar Pradesh Question 84
GK
Correctly match the following peaks of the Himalayas to their heights. Peak Height in metres Mt. Everest 8172 Dhaulagiri 8848 Kamet 8078 Annapurna 7756
A
1 - a, 2 - b, 3 - c, 4 - dB
1 - c, 2 - b, 3 - c, 4 - dC
1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - cD
1 - d, 2 - c, 3 - b, 4 -aQuestion 85
GK
'GOAL' is an autobiography of which famous Indian player.
A
Sunil ChetriB
Major Dhyan Chand C
Balbir SinghD
Roop SinghQuestion 86
GK
Which enzyme is present in saliva?
A
Amylase B
Rennin C
Trypsin D
PepsinQuestion 87
GK
Indian music maestro Bhimsen Joshi was related to the ______ Gharana.
A
Kirana B
AgraC
Indore D
PatialaQuestion 88
GK
Choose the correct sequence for central dogma.
A
Protein translation, DNA Replication, m-RNA transcription B
DNA Replication, m-RNA transcription, Protein translation C
m-RNA transcription, Protein translation, DNA Replication D
m-RNA transcription, DNA Replication, Protein translation Question 89
GK
The First Five Year Plan was released in the year ____.
A
1952B
1961C
1951D
1960Question 90
GK
Who among the following won the FIH Women's Hockey Player of the Year at the International Hockey Federation's (FIH) Hockey Stars Awards 2020-21?
A
Neha Goyal B
Monika MalikC
Sjoerd MarijneD
Gurjit Kaur Question 91
GK
Match column A with column B. Column-A Column-B i. Powerhouse of a cell a. Plastid ii. Kitchen of a cell b. Mitochondria iii. Suicidal bags of a cell c. Nucleus iv. Brain of a cell d. Lysosomes
A
i - a, ii - b, iii - c, iv - dB
i - b, ii - a, iii - c, iv - dC
i - d, ii - b, iii - c, iv - a D
i - b, ii - a, iii - d, iv - cQuestion 92
GK
Who among the following got the Sangeet Natak Akademi 2017 for her contribution to Odissi dance?
A
Sujata Mohapatra B
Shobha KoserC
Rama Vaidyanathan D
L N Oinam Ongbi Dhoni DeviQuestion 93
GK
Padma Shri awardee Guru Keezhpadam Kumaran Nair was a dancer of which of the following classical dances of India?
A
Mohiniyattam B
Odissi C
Kathak D
Kathakali Question 94
GK
Which of the following is the birthplace of Tansen?
A
Agra B
Chanderi C
Delhi D
Gwalior