SSC-CHSL 2021 Questions
7 Jun 2022 • Shift 1
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Question 1
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Meagre
A
CivilisedB
miserableC
PlentifulD
sparseQuestion 2
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Slender
A
LivelyB
EnergeticC
DefameD
FrailQuestion 3
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To draw a blank
A
To win by chanceB
To fake somethingC
To be unsuccessful at eliciting a responseD
To get revengeQuestion 4
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words Take and use the thoughts, inventions, etc. of another person as one’s own.
A
CopyrightB
ComposeC
ProduceD
PlagiariseQuestion 5
Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Kavi asked Gina if French was her mother tongue.
A
“Whether French is your mother tongue?” Kavi asked Gina.B
“Your mother tongue is French,” Kavi enquired Gina.C
“French is your mother tongue,” Kavi told Gina.D
“Is French your mother tongue?” Kavi asked Gina.Question 6
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. A major ________ of modern times is that we have come to assume that all creation is ________ to the material interests of us, the homo-sapiens inhabiting earth, which has cut the _________ relationship we otherwise enjoyed with other constituents of creation
A
fallacy, subservient, symbioticB
frankness, superior, disadvantageousC
accuracy, domineering, encumberingD
felicity, disobedient, hinderingQuestion 7
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. We have already said that inconsistency is not a matter of __________ education or lack of logical ______________.
A
indefinite, stuporB
institutional, shiverC
inadequate, rigourD
inadvertent, sniggerQuestion 8
Comprehension
Select the correct homonym from the given options to fill in the blank. Nadia had an apple and a________for breakfast.
A
pearB
prierC
pairD
pareQuestion 9
Comprehension
Identify the option that arranges the given parts in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. a) Though she was a woman of slim build b) Mrs. Hima Raman used to teach us geography at school c) she was remarkably strong and energetic d) She had beautiful eyes and a sharp nose
A
c, d, a, bB
a, c, d, bC
a, b, c, dD
b, d, a, cQuestion 10
Comprehension
Which word in the given sentence is the ANTONYM of – doubtful? The poverty of his childhood played a decisive role in his adult life.
A
decisiveB
playedC
adultD
povertyQuestion 11
Comprehension
Select the correct homonym from the given options to fill in the blank. I wonder if the committee members changed________plans.
A
they’reB
theirC
dareD
thereQuestion 12
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Chastise
A
DisciplineB
OrderC
Sever tiesD
ChaseQuestion 13
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. We are waiting to the arrival of our cousins from the West.
A
atB
towardsC
sinceD
forQuestion 14
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The news of the robbery spread faster than ________.
A
fireB
windC
waterD
airQuestion 15
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Man of letters
A
DancerB
ScholarC
SingerD
ActorQuestion 16
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Ignominy
A
BeneficialB
RestorativeC
PejorativeD
GloryQuestion 17
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Jump the gun
A
Start something too soon or act hastilyB
Watch a person carefullyC
There is always a cost to do somethingD
Intentionally raise a false alarmQuestion 18
Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. They propose to build a dam for irrigation purposes
A
Build a dam for irrigation purposes.B
For the irrigation purposes a dam has been built.C
Irrigation dam is built.D
It is proposed to build a dam for irrigation purposes.Question 19
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Bestial
A
BrutishB
GreedyC
High-mindedD
NobleQuestion 20
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The students stopped / their chatter / as soon as them noticed / the teacher enter the classroom.
A
their chatterB
The students stoppedC
the teacher enter the classroomD
as soon as them noticedQuestion 21
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A
stagnationB
recoveryC
setbackD
improvementQuestion 22
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A
trafficB
deliveryC
shipmentD
transportationQuestion 23
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A
donatedB
supportedC
promotedD
investedQuestion 24
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A
credulousB
fascinatedC
attentiveD
remarkableQuestion 25
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A
desireB
requirementsC
wishD
conditionQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. A _ D K P A B _ K P A B F _ P A B _ K P
A
B P A GB
B E K GC
B C G DD
B D G EQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
Select the option that is related to the fourth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the fifth number is related to the sixth number. 15 : 105 :: ? : 196 :: 4 : 28
A
30B
25C
28D
22Question 28
Logical Reasoning
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1.Assignment 2.Assortment 3.Asymmetric 4.Astrology 5.Astronaut
A
1, 2, 3, 4, 5B
1, 5, 4, 2, 3C
1, 2, 4, 5, 3D
1, 4, 2, 3, 5Question 29
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “DISEASE” is written as “EKVEASE”, and “FACULTY” is written as “GCFULTY”. How will “HELPFUL” be written in that language?
A
IGPPFULB
IFOPFULC
IGOPFULD
IGNPFULQuestion 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) are followed in all the number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair.
A
678 : 42B
546 : 30C
283 : 28D
125 : 16Question 31
Logical Reasoning
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (43, 34, 387) (13, 10, 39) (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
(18, 13, 90)B
(16, 12, 54)C
(19, 15, 44)D
(17, 14, 67)Question 32
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 627, 636, 619, ?, 611, 652
A
635B
640C
625D
644Question 33
Logical Reasoning
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (78, 13, 30)
A
(56, 14, 80)B
(280, 70, 20)C
(360, 50, 40)D
(350, 17, 65)Question 34
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. CHAISE : EHIASC :: MODULE : EOUDLM :: SLIDER : ?
A
RLDIESB
RLISDEC
RLIDSED
RLIESDQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? WAVR, ZHGG, ?, FVCK, ICNZ
A
DKAVB
CORVC
CISLD
DHXEQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
How many circles are there in the given figure?
A
11B
9C
12D
10Question 37
Logical Reasoning
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term. 10 : 40 :: 17 : ? :: 14 : 112
A
187B
190C
162D
156Question 38
Logical Reasoning
Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 6 to 11. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing '6'.
A
8B
10C
9D
7Question 39
Logical Reasoning
If 12 January 2019 was on Monday, what was the day on 14 December 1917?
A
WednesdayB
SundayC
TuesdayD
SaturdayQuestion 40
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 are followed in all the number-pairs EXCEPT one. Find that odd number-pair.
A
100 : 7B
25 : 4C
169 : 10D
64 : 5Question 41
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 birds are parrots. No parrot is a crow. Some owls are crows. Conclusions: I. Some parrots are owls. II. No crow is a bird. III. No owl is a bird.
A
Both conclusions I and III follow.B
Both conclusions I and II follow.C
Only conclusion II follows.D
Only conclusion I follows.Question 42
Logical Reasoning
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 75 * 25 * 40 * 63 * 92 * 91
A
÷, ×, +, –, =B
÷, +, –, ×, =C
–, +, ÷, ×, =D
–, ×, ÷, +, =Question 43
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. MADE : JXAB :: RULE: ORIB :: GOAL:?
A
DLXIB
ELXIC
DLXHD
DMXIQuestion 44
Logical Reasoning
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 17 * 3 * 48 * 42 * 14
A
+, −, ×, =B
=, +, −, ×C
×, −, =, ÷D
÷, ×, =, −Question 45
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘UNDER’ is written as ‘WLFCT’ and ‘WORDS’ is written as ‘YMTBU’. How will ‘LOFTY’ be written in that language?
A
NHMYAB
NMHRAC
NGTRHD
NJKLAQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’ and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation? (17 B 4 ) A (29 B 3) C (85 D 17 ) A 26 C 13 A 52 = ?
A
240B
230C
215D
225Question 47
Arithmetic
The marked price of an article is 30% more than the cost price. A discount of 15% is offered on the marked price. By what percentage is the final price more than the cost price?
A
10.5%B
15.5%C
19.5%D
8.5%Question 48
Arithmetic
The mean proportional between a number and 20 is 50. What is that number?
A
125B
8C
100D
10 \(\sqrt{10}\)Question 49
Arithmetic
The average run of 8 players is 6.5.The average run increases by 1 when 2 new players are included. What is the average run of new players?
A
10.5B
11.5C
12.5D
9.5Question 50
Arithmetic
The population of a city increased by 5%, 2% and 6% in the first, second and third year, respectively. At the end of the third year, the population became 56,763. Find the initial population of the city.
A
53000B
51000C
52000D
50000Question 51
Arithmetic
If a + b = \(\sqrt7\) and a - b = \(\sqrt5\) , then find value of 8ab (a 2 + b 2 ) - (a - b) 2 .
A
19B
23C
27D
21Question 52
Arithmetic
The following pie chart describes sales of a particular brand of T-shirts in 6 of their outlets P, Q, R, S, T, and U. The total sales in which two given outlets exceed the sales in outlet S?
A
P and QB
R and UC
Q and UD
P and UQuestion 53
Arithmetic
Find the area of a triangle with sides 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm.
A
8.5 cm 2B
7 cm 2C
6 cm 2D
10 cm 2Question 54
Arithmetic
Rani covers a distance of 475 m in a minute. How much distance would Rani have covered in an hour if she travelled at 1.2 times of her current speed?
A
34.4 kmB
34.3 kmC
34.2 kmD
34.1 kmQuestion 55
Arithmetic
The population of a city is 225000. If the annual birth rate and death rates are 4.5% and 2.5%, respectively, calculate the increase in the population of the city after 2 years.
A
9099B
9090C
9909D
9009Question 56
Arithmetic
If cosec 2 θ + cot 2 θ = \(5\over3\) , then what is the value of cot 2θ?
A
\(1\over\sqrt3\)B
\(1\over\sqrt3\)C
\(2\over\sqrt3\)D
\(2\over\sqrt3\)Question 57
Arithmetic
The table below gives the numbers of seats own in the local body election in a state by different political parties in the years 2019 to 2014. Name of the Party Result in 2019 Result in 2014 AGP 303 282 Con Party 52 43 CMK 23 0 AICT 22 34 Kanta Dal 16 2 Shiv Party 18 18 Find the percentage increase in the number of seats won by AGP in 2019 over the number of seats it won in 2014.(Give your answer correct to two decimal places.)
A
7.45%B
4.45%C
6.45%D
5.45%Question 58
Arithmetic
Raghav and Aditya can complete a work in 3 days. Aditya and Ishaan can complete the same work in 4 days. Ishaan and Raghav can complete it in 6 days. How many days will it take for Raghav, Aditya and Ishaan, combined together, to complete the same amount of work?
A
\(2\frac{4}{5}\)B
\(3\frac{2}{3}\)C
\(3\frac{3}{4}\)D
\(2\frac{2}{3}\)Question 59
Arithmetic
96 \(\div\) 48 \(\times\) \(29\over2\) + 5 2 - (1 + 2 + 3 + 4)=?
A
64B
44C
34D
54Question 60
Arithmetic
What will be the average of the odd numbers from 21 to 81?
A
61B
51C
79D
29Question 61
Arithmetic
The total surface area of a solid cylinder whose radius is r cm and height is \(r\over2\) cm (in cm 2 ) is:
A
3π \(r^2\over2\)B
4 π r 2C
3 π r 2D
π \(r^3\over2\)Question 62
Arithmetic
If two successive discounts of 10% and 5%, are given, then what will be the net discount percentage?
A
12.5%B
15.5%C
14.5%D
16.5%Question 63
Arithmetic
Find the ratio in which pulses at ₹80 per kg can be mixed with pulses at ₹95 per kg to get a mixture worth ₹85 per kg.
A
2 ∶ 5B
1 ∶ 2C
2 ∶ 1D
3 ∶ 2Question 64
Arithmetic
When payment is made online, the discount offered is 20%. Additional discount of 8% is given to ABC credit card holders. Sandeep buys a laptop of ₹35,000 by paying online and pays through his ABC credit card. How much does he need to pay?
A
₹25,750B
₹25,760C
₹25,770D
₹25,740Question 65
Arithmetic
Two triangles Δ ABC and Δ DEF are similar. If AB = 6 cm, BC = 8 cm and DE = 9 cm, find EF.
A
12 cmB
9 cmC
10 cmD
8 cmQuestion 66
Arithmetic
Number of puffs sold by 4 different bakeries in 3 different months. Bakery January February March A 150 109 138 B 78 87 125 C 157 220 220 D 175 132 197 What is the respective ratio between the number of puffs sold by bakeries A and B together in February and the total number of puffs sold by bakeries C and D together in the same month?
A
24 ∶ 32B
49 ∶ 88C
48 ∶ 89D
44 ∶ 92Question 67
Arithmetic
If a man were to sell his home theatre system for ₹14,400, he would lose 25%. But if he wants to gain 20%, the item should be sold for:
A
₹23,040B
₹23,000C
₹22,960D
₹23,300Question 68
Arithmetic
Which of the following numbers is NOT divisible by 150?
A
320550B
333300C
463750D
201300Question 69
Arithmetic
The surface area of a spherical balloon is 400 \(\pi\) cm 2 . What is the volume of air in it?
A
\(4000\over3\) \(\pi\) cm 3B
\(1000\over3\) \(\pi\) cm 3C
\(3000\over3\) \(\pi\) cm 3D
\(400\over3\) \(\pi\) cm 3Question 70
Arithmetic
If x + y = 13, then (x - 8) 3 + (y - 5) 3 is:
A
2197B
0C
169D
13Question 71
Arithmetic
The product of three consecutive odd numbers is 693. What is the smallest of the three numbers?
A
9B
11C
5D
7Question 72
GK
Who among the following is NOT a tabla player?
A
Swapan ChaudhuriB
G N BalasubramaniamC
Tanmoy BoseD
Bickram GhoshQuestion 73
GK
In May 2021, ushering in his second term, Pinarayi Vijayan took the oath as the _____________ Chief Minister of Kerala.
A
11 thB
14 thC
9 thD
13 thQuestion 74
GK
What type of precipitation is common at the equatorial depression in the Congo Basin, the Amazon Basin, and the islands of Southeast Asia?
A
Conventional precipitationB
Monsoonal precipitationC
Orographic precipitationD
Frontal precipitationQuestion 75
GK
Who among the following founded the ‘Shillong Chamber Choir’?
A
Neil NongkynrihB
Madhup MudgalC
Debashish ChaudhuriD
António Fortunato de FigueiredoQuestion 76
GK
To which of the following states does Ramchandraiah, a Koya tribal singer, who received Padma Shri 2022, belong?
A
UttarakhandB
BiharC
Madhya PradeshD
TelanganaQuestion 77
GK
In March 2021, _________ became the first female Indian cricketer and the second, internationally, after England's Charlotte Edwards, to breach the 10000-run mark in international cricket.
A
Harleen DeolB
Smriti MandhanaC
Mithali RajD
Poonam YadavQuestion 78
GK
Whose memoir is titled ‘My Life in Full: Work, Family and Our Future’?
A
Shobhana BhartiaB
Renuka RamnathC
Indra NooyiD
Kiran Majumdar ShawQuestion 79
GK
Arvind Adiga wrote his famous award winning novel ____________ in 2008.
A
The White TigerB
A Suitable BoyC
Last Man in TowerD
Selection DayQuestion 80
GK
With whom did Camillo Golgi receive the Nobel Prize in 1906 for his work on the structure of the nervous system?
A
Lina AlettiB
Cesare LombrosoC
Ettore MarchiafavaD
Santiago Ramony CajalQuestion 81
GK
Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam, awarded with the honour of Padma Bhushan by the Government of India, is known for his brilliant performance and choreography in which for the following styles of Indian classical dances?
A
KuchipudiB
SattriyaC
OdissiD
KathakaliQuestion 82
GK
Who among the following has written the book ‘A century is not enough: my roller coaster ride to success’?
A
Kapil DevB
Ravi ShastriC
Virender SehwagD
Sourav GangulyQuestion 83
GK
In which year was the Pro Kabaddi League founded in India?
A
2015B
2014C
2016D
2013Question 84
GK
With which musical instrument can you associate the name of Ali Akbar Khan?
A
SarodB
BeenC
SarangiD
Rudra VeenaQuestion 85
GK
Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements is an initiative by:
A
Ministry of TourismB
Ministry of PlanningC
Ministry of EducationD
Ministry of PowerQuestion 86
GK
Yamini Krishnamurthy, who received the Padma Vibhushan Award in 2016, is an Indian dancer in which of the following dance forms?
A
BharatanatyamB
ManipuriC
MohiniyattamD
OdissiQuestion 87
GK
Identify the chemical structure for potassium hydroxide.
A
KOHB
K 2 OC
POH 2D
K 2 H 2Question 88
GK
Vidyagauri Adkar is associated with _________ classical dance form.
A
OdissiB
KuchipudiC
BharatanatyamD
KathakQuestion 89
GK
Which element’s symbol is derived from the Greek name hydrargyrum, meaning ‘liquid silver’ – indicating its shiny surface?
A
AntimonyB
ZirconiumC
MercuryD
SilverQuestion 90
GK
The idea of a single citizenship in the Constitution of India was borrowed from:
A
United KingdomB
AustriaC
FranceD
GermanyQuestion 91
GK
Padma Bhushan awardee Pandit Nikhil Jyoti Ghosh was a _________ player.
A
sarodB
tablaC
harmoniumD
fluteQuestion 92
GK
Which element of Group 13 of the periodic table liquefies just above room temperature?
A
GalliumB
IndiumC
ThalliumD
AluminiumQuestion 93
GK
What was the rank of India in AIBA World Youth Boxing Championship 2021 held in Poland?
A
1B
3C
2D
4Question 94
GK
Since 2017, the Finance Minister in India has been presenting the Union Budget for the country on which date?
A
1 FebruaryB
1 AugustC
1 JanuaryD
1 OctoberQuestion 95
GK
Which of the following is a soft metal that ignites in air and reacts violently with water and has atomic number 37 in the periodic table?
A
CaesiumB
FranciumC
GalliumD
RubidiumQuestion 96
GK
What type of forests, consisting of bushes and scrubs, exist in India where the regions receive less than 70 cm rainfall?
A
Tropical deciduous forestsB
Montane forestsC
Tropical thorn forestsD
Tropical evergreen forests