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
ReliabilityB
CrueltyC
CunningD
ExceptionQuestion 2
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Frivolous
A
PopularB
ReputedC
NervousD
SeriousQuestion 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 HarshaB
Do not exasperate HarshaC
Do not hesitate HarshaD
Do not equivocate HarshaQuestion 4
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. We're asking them to ______ the deadline.
A
increaseB
enlargeC
broadenD
extendQuestion 5
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word. His action doesn’t warrant such a punishment.
A
captivateB
supportC
triumphD
breachQuestion 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
PhilanthropistB
PhilosopherC
PhilandererD
PhysicistQuestion 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 waitingB
No substitution requiredC
We were waitingD
We would be waitingQuestion 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 teachersD
Students will be loved by their teachers.Question 11
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Benign
A
BeneficiaryB
BoisterousC
BenevolentD
BoringQuestion 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 difficultB
to be lesser difficultC
to be most difficultD
to be same difficultQuestion 13
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. In your birthday suit
A
Birthday celebrationsB
A suit which is designed for only birthday functionsC
Not wearing any clothesD
A suit which covers one’s entire bodyQuestion 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
BookerB
BibliophileC
BookwormD
BiographerQuestion 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 somethingB
To refrain from restingC
To train someone in warfareD
To console the weakQuestion 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
TolerantB
ExtremistC
LunaticD
FantasticQuestion 18
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
OccesionB
ScissorsC
HumorousD
MysteriousQuestion 19
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Cast aside
A
To blow upB
To bear withC
To displayD
To rejectQuestion 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
ABCDB
BACDC
ACBDD
BCADQuestion 21
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A
drinkingB
sewageC
storedD
coldQuestion 22
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A
greedB
storageC
wastageD
extractionQuestion 23
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A
effectivelyB
hopefullyC
carelesslyD
judiciouslyQuestion 24
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A
SummationB
IndicationC
ContributionD
ConnectionQuestion 25
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A
ResponsibilityB
ComplexityC
FacilityD
OpportunityQuestion 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
201042221201226B
201042221201227C
201042221201224D
201042221201223Question 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 : 125B
11 : 49C
13 : 343D
7 : 64Question 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
HaaB
HuC
HaD
HiQuestion 30
Logical Reasoning
How many triangles are there in the given figure ?
A
19B
20C
21D
22Question 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
67B
72C
92D
59Question 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 KB
J N J K OC
N J K J OD
N J J O KQuestion 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
10B
7C
9D
8Question 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
CUNRLAEB
CUNLREAC
CUNRAELD
CUNLRAEQuestion 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
JUEWB
JGDMC
JKDSD
JBCRQuestion 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 : 10B
196 : 11C
64 : 5D
36 : 2Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 7, 19, 4, ?, 1, 25
A
15B
22C
18D
21Question 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
XJLXJB
XJLWJC
XLLXJD
XJLVJQuestion 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
SaturdayB
ThursdayC
FridayD
SundayQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
If 15 August 2001 was Wednesday, then what was the day of the week on 2 October 2001?
A
SundayB
MondayC
TuesdayD
WednesdayQuestion 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
360B
330C
378D
342Question 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
1B
0C
4D
9Question 49
Arithmetic
What value must be given to ‘*’ to make 6347*25 exactly divisible by 11?
A
1B
2C
8D
0Question 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
14B
15C
16D
18Question 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 GB
A and EC
D and GD
B and DQuestion 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
₹160B
₹165C
₹150D
₹155Question 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% lossB
7.5% profitC
2.5 %lossD
20% profitQuestion 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 secB
6 secC
8 secD
7 secQuestion 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% profitB
42.22% lossC
35.55% lossD
33.33% profitQuestion 58
Arithmetic
Find the radius of the circle x 2 + y 2 - 4x + 6y = 12.
A
4 cmB
3 cmC
5 cmD
2 cmQuestion 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
4640B
5260C
4008D
4160Question 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 yearsB
\(1{{1} \over 2}\) yearsC
\(2{{1} \over 2}\) yearsD
1 yearQuestion 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
₹32,282B
₹34,481C
₹33,458D
₹35,550Question 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 2B
85 cm 2C
86 cm 2D
84 cm 2Question 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 3B
1666.2 cm 3C
1663.2 cm 3D
1665.2 cm 3Question 65
Arithmetic
If y varies directly with x, and y = 61 when x = 42, find y when x = 54 (consider integral value).
A
86B
78C
82D
72Question 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
13B
17C
21.92D
4Question 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
100B
200C
120D
150Question 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
116.4B
132.4C
75.6D
59.6Question 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
6130B
6820C
6310D
6280Question 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 LifeB
Five Point SomeoneC
Revolution 2020D
What Young India WantsQuestion 73
GK
Identify the disease caused by a monkey bite.
A
MalariaB
TyphoidC
InfluenzaD
RabiesQuestion 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 MansinghB
Shovana NarayanC
Mrinalini SarabhaiD
Rukmani ArundaleQuestion 75
GK
Padma Bhushan awardee Vikku Vinayakaram is a __________ player.
A
PakhawajB
DholakC
TablaD
GhatamQuestion 76
GK
Who among the following won Arjuna Award 2021 in athletics discipline?
A
Satish KumarB
Arpinder SinghC
Lakha SinghD
G S SandhuQuestion 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 OceanB
Pacific OceanC
Southern OceanD
Indian OceanQuestion 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 PrinciplesB
Code for Responsible LendingC
Micro Finance CodeD
Code for Micro LendingQuestion 79
GK
Ustad Zakir Hussain is the son of ____________, an Indian tabla player.
A
Amjad Ali KhanB
Imrat KhanC
Fayaz KhanD
Ustad Alla RakhaQuestion 80
GK
Malaria is a deadly disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bite of ________.
A
Anopheles mosquitoB
Culex mosquitoC
Aedes mosquitoD
fleasQuestion 81
GK
Who won Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021 in football?
A
Gurpreet Singh SandhuB
Subrata PalC
Bhaichung BhutiaD
Sunil ChhetriQuestion 82
GK
Which ministry launched the ‘Start-up India Seed Fund Scheme?
A
Ministry of Commerce and IndustryB
Ministry of FinanceC
Ministry of Skill Development and EntrepreneurshipD
Ministry of TextilesQuestion 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 CaliforniaB
Atacama Desert of ChileC
Lut Desert of IranD
Sahara Desert of AfricaQuestion 84
GK
Lakshmi Shankar was a Hindustani classical vocalist of the _________ Gharana.
A
GwaliorB
RangeelaC
KiranaD
PatialaQuestion 85
GK
Whose autobiography is titled ‘An Unsuitable Boy’?
A
Sanjay Leela BhansaliB
Aditya ChopraC
Karan JoharD
Vikram BhattQuestion 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 DeviB
Shubha MudgalC
Gayatri SankaranD
Rita DevQuestion 87
GK
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Narcopolis’?
A
Jeet ThayilB
Shashi TharoorC
David DavidarD
Anees SalimQuestion 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 starchB
GelatineC
Potato starchD
PectinQuestion 89
GK
The first linguistic state in India got established in:
A
1957B
1951C
1952D
1953Question 90
GK
Held in the month of __________, the Ellora Ajanta Dance Festival is an interface between the culture and history of India.
A
AprilB
FebruaryC
JanuaryD
MarchQuestion 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
OsteopeniaB
OsteomyelitisC
OsteomalaciaD
OsteoporosisQuestion 92
GK
Bala Saraswati was a prominent exponent of which classical dance form?
A
KuchipudiB
BharatanatyamC
OdissiD
MohiniyattamQuestion 93
GK
The 7 th ICC T20 World Cup Cricket was jointly organised by ________.
A
India and Sri LankaB
India and BangladeshC
UAE and QatarD
UAE and OmanQuestion 94
GK
In which of the following sports is 'Bishop' used?
A
SnookerB
BaseballC
BilliardsD
ChessQuestion 95
GK
Padma Bhushan Kumudini Lakhia is a _________ dancer.
A
KathakB
BharatanatyamC
OdissiD
ManipuriQuestion 96
GK
Which mountain range is the source of Krishna River?
A
Satpura RangeB
Sahyadri RangeC
Vindhya RangeD
Eastern Ghats