SSC-CHSL 2021 Questions

8 Jun 2022 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Deception

A
Reliability
B
Cruelty
C
Cunning
D
Exception
Question 2
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Frivolous

A
Popular
B
Reputed
C
Nervous
D
Serious
Question 3
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. Don’t provoke Harsha , otherwise, she will give you a slap.

A
Do not vacillate Harsha
B
Do not exasperate Harsha
C
Do not hesitate Harsha
D
Do not equivocate Harsha
Question 4
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. We're asking them to ______ the deadline.

A
increase
B
enlarge
C
broaden
D
extend
Question 5
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word. His action doesn’t warrant such a punishment.

A
captivate
B
support
C
triumph
D
breach
Question 6
Comprehension

Select the sentence which has no spelling error.

A
When Reema saw her mother, she was in ecstasy.
B
Students got in acstasy during inter college baseball match.
C
Sandeep was in ektasy when his son won a scholarship.
D
My cousin closed his eyes in extasy at the thought of coffee.
Question 7
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who makes an active effort to promote human welfare

A
Philanthropist
B
Philosopher
C
Philanderer
D
Physicist
Question 8
Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. I am training a new batch of officers now.

A
A new batch of officers are trained now.
B
A new batch of officers were being trained by me now.
C
A new batch of officers are training me now.
D
A new batch of officers is being trained by me.
Question 9
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’. We are waiting for the minister for the last two hours.

A
We have been waiting
B
No substitution required
C
We were waiting
D
We would be waiting
Question 10
Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Teachers love their students.

A
Students are being loved by their teachers.
B
Students are loved by their teachers.
C
Students have been loved by their teachers
D
Students will be loved by their teachers.
Question 11
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Benign

A
Beneficiary
B
Boisterous
C
Benevolent
D
Boring
Question 12
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. I find playing chess to be difficult than playing poker.

A
to be more difficult
B
to be lesser difficult
C
to be most difficult
D
to be same difficult
Question 13
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. In your birthday suit

A
Birthday celebrations
B
A suit which is designed for only birthday functions
C
Not wearing any clothes
D
A suit which covers one’s entire body
Question 14
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who loves and collects books

A
Booker
B
Bibliophile
C
Bookworm
D
Biographer
Question 15
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. The coach was trying to twist the player’s arm by asking him to practice throughout the day.

A
To try to force someone to do something
B
To refrain from resting
C
To train someone in warfare
D
To console the weak
Question 16
Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. I need to evaluate all the options available by the end of this month.

A
All the options available will be needed to evaluate by the end of this month.
B
I needed to evaluate all the options by the end of this month.
C
All the options will be needing evaluation with the end of this month.
D
All the options available need to be evaluated by me by the end of this month.
Question 17
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Fanatic

A
Tolerant
B
Extremist
C
Lunatic
D
Fantastic
Question 18
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Occesion
B
Scissors
C
Humorous
D
Mysterious
Question 19
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Cast aside

A
To blow up
B
To bear with
C
To display
D
To reject
Question 20
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. People post images of their cuisine, daily cosmetic routines, shopping videos, and dance videos. B. Uploading photos to social networking sites has grown popular in today's society. C. Because of the rising influence of social media on people, they want to constantly appear their best. D. Therefore people have become more image sensors and begun to prioritise personal care.

A
ABCD
B
BACD
C
ACBD
D
BCAD
Question 21
Comprehension

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

A
drinking
B
sewage
C
stored
D
cold
Question 22
Comprehension

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

A
greed
B
storage
C
wastage
D
extraction
Question 23
Comprehension

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

A
effectively
B
hopefully
C
carelessly
D
judiciously
Question 24
Comprehension

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

A
Summation
B
Indication
C
Contribution
D
Connection
Question 25
Comprehension

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

A
Responsibility
B
Complexity
C
Facility
D
Opportunity
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'PENCIL' is written as '1771771418' and 'ERASER' is written as '6204231024'. How will 'SHARPNER' be written in that language?

A
201042221201226
B
201042221201227
C
201042221201224
D
201042221201223
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 14 * 18 * 7 * 79 * 33

A
+, ×, =, −
B
+, −, =, ×
C
=, ×, −, −
D
−, =, ×, +
Question 28
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
9 : 125
B
11 : 49
C
13 : 343
D
7 : 64
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'I know you' is written as 'Ha Hi He', 'I like French' is written as 'Ho Hu Ha' and 'you like me' is written as 'He Ho Haa'. How will 'me' be written in that language?

A
Haa
B
Hu
C
Ha
D
Hi
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

How many triangles are there in the given figure ?

A
19
B
20
C
21
D
22
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (25,19,14) (50, 28, 30) (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
(41, 24, 36)
B
(31, 20, 25)
C
(24, 17, 21)
D
(35, 22, 21)
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation 60 * 6 * 3 * 18 * 49 * 5

A
×, +, ÷, –, =
B
÷, +, –, ×, =
C
×, +, –, ÷, =
D
÷, –, ×, +, =
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row - 67, 25, 101 Second row - 55, 17, 97 Third row - 45, 19, ? (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
67
B
72
C
92
D
59
Question 34
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. J _ M K L J J _ K L J J _ K L _ J P _ L

A
J N O J K
B
J N J K O
C
N J K J O
D
N J J O K
Question 35
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 the result of the sum of 2 and the number appearing opposite to '2'.

A
10
B
7
C
9
D
8
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 16 * 2 * 4 * 8 * 10 * 30

A
÷, ×, +, –, =
B
÷, ×, –, +, =
C
×, ÷, –, +, =
D
–, +, ×, ÷, =
Question 37
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. REMOVAL : MEROLAV :: TYPICAL : PYTILAC :: NUCLEAR : ?

A
CUNRLAE
B
CUNLREA
C
CUNRAEL
D
CUNLRAE
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation. 57 * 35 * 7 * 14 * 2 * 71

A
×, +, ÷, –, =
B
–, ÷, +, ×, =
C
+, ÷, –, ×, =
D
–, +, ×, ÷, =
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? HSDA, IZQT, ?, KNQF, LUDY

A
JUEW
B
JGDM
C
JKDS
D
JBCR
Question 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(s) are followed in all the number-pairs EXCEPT one. Find that odd number-pair.

A
169 : 10
B
196 : 11
C
64 : 5
D
36 : 2
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 7, 19, 4, ?, 1, 25

A
15
B
22
C
18
D
21
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'GREEN' is written as 'HTHIS' and ‘SAFFRON’ is written as ‘TCIJWUU’. How will 'WHITE' be written in that language?

A
XJLXJ
B
XJLWJ
C
XLLXJ
D
XJLVJ
Question 43
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 ices are blues. No ice is yellow. Some pinks are ices. Conclusions: I. Some yellows are blues. II. No pink is blue. III. No yellow is blue.

A
None of the conclusions follow.
B
Both conclusions I and II follow.
C
Both conclusions I and III follow.
D
Only conclusion II follows.
Question 44
Logical Reasoning

If 1 st August 2009 was a Saturday, then what was the day of the week on 1 st August 2013?

A
Saturday
B
Thursday
C
Friday
D
Sunday
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

If 15 August 2001 was Wednesday, then what was the day of the week on 2 October 2001?

A
Sunday
B
Monday
C
Tuesday
D
Wednesday
Question 46
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. 13 : 195 :: 7 : 63 :: 18 : ?

A
360
B
330
C
378
D
342
Question 47
Arithmetic

If \(\sin\theta = {{12} \over 13} \) , 0 < \(\theta\)  < 90°, then  \({{\sin^2 \theta - \cos^2 \theta} \over 2\sin \theta . \cos \theta} × {{1} \over \tan^2 \theta } =\)  __________.

A
\({{295} \over 3456} \)
B
\({{590} \over 3542} \)
C
\({{695} \over 3542} \)
D
\({{595} \over 3456} \)
Question 48
Arithmetic

What is the value of the following expression ? \(2^2 \left(\frac{x^a}{x^b}\right)^{(a+b)} × 3^2 \left(\frac{x^b}{x^c}\right)^{(b+c)} × 6^{-2} \left(\frac{x^c}{x^a}\right)^{(a+c)}\)

A
1
B
0
C
4
D
9
Question 49
Arithmetic

What value must be given to ‘*’ to make 6347*25 exactly divisible by 11?

A
1
B
2
C
8
D
0
Question 50
Arithmetic

The average weight of each box in a consignment of 20 boxes of mangoes and 15 boxes of apples is 30 kg. If the average weight of a box of mangoes is 35 kg, then what is the average weight of a box of apples?

A
\({{70} \over 3} \) kg 
B
\({{75} \over 2} \) kg 
C
\({{70} \over 5} \) kg 
D
\({{26} \over 5} \) kg 
Question 51
Arithmetic

The average runs of a cricket player in 20 matches is 30. If the average of the first 12 matches is 40, find the average of the last 8 matches.

A
14
B
15
C
16
D
18
Question 52
Arithmetic

The following table shows the number of students of seven colleges participating in extra-curricular activities. Study the table and answer the question that follows. Extra Curricular Activities College A B C D E F G I 150 250 450 50 350 250 150 II 50 150 150 50 50 50 50 III 100 50 400 125 100 500 150 IV 250 125 350 275 250 150 150 The colleges in which the minimum number of students participate in extra-curricular activities are :

A
E and G
B
A and E
C
D and G
D
B and D
Question 53
Arithmetic

If \(X-{{1} \over x} = 11 \)  and x > 0, what is the value of  \((x^2-{{1} \over x^2})\)  ?

A
\(-11\sqrt{123}\)
B
\(55\sqrt5\)
C
\(11\sqrt{123}\)
D
\(-55\sqrt5\)
Question 54
Arithmetic

The ratio of the cost price to the marked price of an article is 4 ∶ 7. A discount of 25% is given on the marked price and the shopkeeper made a profit of ₹50. Find the cost price of the article.

A
₹160
B
₹165
C
₹150
D
₹155
Question 55
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper claims that he is selling sugar at Rs.27/kg which cost him Rs.30/kg, but he gives 750 grams instead of 1000 grams. What is his profit or loss percentage?

A
10% loss
B
7.5% profit
C
2.5 %loss
D
20% profit
Question 56
Arithmetic

Two trains having lengths of 230 m and 240 m are 130 m apart. They start moving towards each other on parallel tracks, at speeds of 160 km/h and 200 km/h, respectively. In how much time will the trains cross each other?

A
5 sec
B
6 sec
C
8 sec
D
7 sec
Question 57
Arithmetic

40% of the cost price of an article is equal to 30% of its selling price. The approximate percentage of profit or loss on the cost price is:

A
44.44% profit
B
42.22% loss
C
35.55% loss
D
33.33% profit
Question 58
Arithmetic

Find the radius of the circle x 2 + y 2  - 4x + 6y = 12.

A
4 cm
B
3 cm
C
5 cm
D
2 cm
Question 59
Arithmetic

The pie chart shows the percentage-wise break up of students in terms of specialisation in Engineering. Total number of students = 8000 What is the total number of students having specialisation in Operating System, Java and DBMS ?

A
4640
B
5260
C
4008
D
4160
Question 60
Arithmetic

In what time will ₹3,90,625 amount to ₹4,56,976 at 8 % per annum, interest being compounded half-yearly?

A
2 years
B
\(1{{1} \over 2}\)  years
C
\(2{{1} \over 2}\)  years
D
1 year
Question 61
Arithmetic

Find the compound interest on ₹1,60,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years if the interest is compounded half-yearly.

A
₹32,282
B
₹34,481
C
₹33,458
D
₹35,550
Question 62
Arithmetic

A, B and C can do a work in 5 days,6 days and 10 days, respectively. Working together, in how many days will they finish the same work?

A
\(2{{1} \over 7}\)
B
\(4{{1} \over 7}\)
C
\(3{{1} \over 7}\)
D
\(1{{1} \over 7}\)
Question 63
Arithmetic

Each edge of the following square is 20 cm long, and a circle is inscribed in the square as shown. What is the area of the shaded region? [Use \(\pi\) = 3.14.] 

A
88 cm 2
B
85 cm 2
C
86 cm 2
D
84 cm 2
Question 64
Arithmetic

The diameter of the base of a right-circular cylinder is 12 cm and the height of the cylinder is 2.45 times the radius of its base. Find the volume of the cylinder. [Use \(\pi\)  =  \({{22} \over 7}\) ]

A
1636.2 cm 3
B
1666.2 cm 3
C
1663.2 cm 3
D
1665.2 cm 3
Question 65
Arithmetic

If y varies directly with x, and y = 61 when x = 42, find y when x = 54 (consider integral value).

A
86
B
78
C
82
D
72
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the area of an equilateral triangle whose each sides is 12 cm?

A
\(\rm 36{\sqrt{3}\ cm^2}\)
B
\(\rm 38{\sqrt{3}\ cm^2}\)
C
\(\rm34{\sqrt{3}\ cm^2}\)
D
\(\rm 40{\sqrt{3}\ cm^2}\)
Question 67
Arithmetic

Simplify the following expression. \({{17.46^2-4.46^2} \over 17.46 + 4.46}\)

A
13
B
17
C
21.92
D
4
Question 68
Arithmetic

The salaries of X, Y and Z are in the ratio 2 ∶ 3 ∶ 5. By what percentage is the salary of Z more than that of X?

A
100
B
200
C
120
D
150
Question 69
Arithmetic

The average of two numbers is 96. If 2 is added to the smaller number, the ratio between the numbers becomes 2 ∶ 3. The smaller number is _________.

A
116.4
B
132.4
C
75.6
D
59.6
Question 70
Arithmetic

What is the value of \([ \frac{1}{5} + \{\frac{1}{7} of (\frac{25}{42} \;\div \frac{35}{6})\;-(\frac{4}{7}\times \frac{6}{5}\;\div \frac{54}{63})\} \;+ \frac{28}{40}]\)

A
\({{403} \over 3430} \)
B
\({{99} \over 490} \)
C
\({{383} \over 3430} \)
D
\({{393} \over 3430} \)
Question 71
Arithmetic

Study the given table carefully to answer the question that follows. The following table gives the information about the population of five different cities in the year 2020. City Total Population % of Men % of Women % of Children P 46800 45% 35% 20% Q 45400 35% 50% 15% R 42000 48% 42% 10% S 39250 42% 42% 16% T 46200 40% 45% 15% The number of children in city S is:

A
6130
B
6820
C
6310
D
6280
Question 72
GK

Which of the following is the debut novel of Indian novelist Chetan Bhagat, who received the Society Young Achievers Award and the Publisher’s Recognition award for his works?

A
The Three Mistakes of My Life
B
Five Point Someone
C
Revolution 2020
D
What Young India Wants
Question 73
GK

Identify the disease caused by a monkey bite.

A
Malaria
B
Typhoid
C
Influenza
D
Rabies
Question 74
GK

Which dancer was awarded in 1968 with a gold medal by the Mexican Government for her choreography for the Ballet Folklorico of Mexico?

A
Sonal Mansingh
B
Shovana Narayan
C
Mrinalini Sarabhai
D
Rukmani Arundale
Question 75
GK

Padma Bhushan awardee Vikku Vinayakaram is a __________ player.

A
Pakhawaj
B
Dholak
C
Tabla
D
Ghatam
Question 76
GK

Who among the following won Arjuna Award 2021 in athletics discipline?

A
Satish Kumar
B
Arpinder Singh
C
Lakha Singh
D
G S Sandhu
Question 77
GK

Which water body is the world's third largest ocean spread over an area of 70,560,000 km 2 on the earth's surface?

A
Atlantic Ocean
B
Pacific Ocean
C
Southern Ocean
D
Indian Ocean
Question 78
GK

Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN) and Sa-Dhan along with FIDC (Finance Industry Development Council) have jointly launched the _______________ for the micro credit industry in the year 2019.

A
Industry Codes and Principles
B
Code for Responsible Lending
C
Micro Finance Code
D
Code for Micro Lending
Question 79
GK

Ustad Zakir Hussain is the son of ____________, an Indian tabla player.

A
Amjad Ali Khan
B
Imrat Khan
C
Fayaz Khan
D
Ustad Alla Rakha
Question 80
GK

Malaria is a deadly disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bite of ________.

A
Anopheles mosquito
B
Culex mosquito
C
Aedes mosquito
D
fleas
Question 81
GK

Who won Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021 in football?

A
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
B
Subrata Pal
C
Bhaichung Bhutia
D
Sunil Chhetri
Question 82
GK

Which ministry launched the ‘Start-up India Seed Fund Scheme?

A
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B
Ministry of Finance
C
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
D
Ministry of Textiles
Question 83
GK

Death Valley is a desert valley in the ________ that is the hottest and driest place with a world record highest air temperature of 134°F.

A
Mojave Desert of California
B
Atacama Desert of Chile
C
Lut Desert of Iran
D
Sahara Desert of Africa
Question 84
GK

Lakshmi Shankar was a Hindustani classical vocalist of the _________ Gharana.

A
Gwalior
B
Rangeela
C
Kirana
D
Patiala
Question 85
GK

Whose autobiography is titled ‘An Unsuitable Boy’?

A
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
B
Aditya Chopra
C
Karan Johar
D
Vikram Bhatt
Question 86
GK

Who among the following Indian classical musicians was known as ‘The Queen of Thumri’, who was bestowed the Padma Vibhushan in 2016 for her contribution to music?

A
Girija Devi
B
Shubha Mudgal
C
Gayatri Sankaran
D
Rita Dev
Question 87
GK

Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Narcopolis’?

A
Jeet Thayil
B
Shashi Tharoor
C
David Davidar
D
Anees Salim
Question 88
GK

Name a common ingredient made from the starchy part of corn kernels used as a thickening agent for gravies, marinades, sauces, soups and casseroles.

A
Corn starch
B
Gelatine
C
Potato starch
D
Pectin
Question 89
GK

The first linguistic state in India got established in:

A
1957
B
1951
C
1952
D
1953
Question 90
GK

Held in the month of __________, the Ellora Ajanta Dance Festival is an interface between the culture and history of India.

A
April
B
February
C
January
D
March
Question 91
GK

What disease in adults means ‘soft bones’ that usually develops due to a deficiency of vitamin D (often from not getting enough sunlight), or less often, digestive or kidney disease?

A
Osteopenia
B
Osteomyelitis
C
Osteomalacia
D
Osteoporosis
Question 92
GK

Bala Saraswati was a prominent exponent of which classical dance form?

A
Kuchipudi
B
Bharatanatyam
C
Odissi
D
Mohiniyattam
Question 93
GK

The 7 th ICC T20 World Cup Cricket was jointly organised by ________.

A
India and Sri Lanka
B
India and Bangladesh
C
UAE and Qatar
D
UAE and Oman
Question 94
GK

In which of the following sports is 'Bishop' used?

A
Snooker
B
Baseball
C
Billiards
D
Chess
Question 95
GK

Padma Bhushan Kumudini Lakhia is a _________ dancer.

A
Kathak
B
Bharatanatyam
C
Odissi
D
Manipuri
Question 96
GK

Which mountain range is the source of Krishna River?

A
Satpura Range
B
Sahyadri Range
C
Vindhya Range
D
Eastern Ghats