SSC-CHSL 2021 Questions
8 Jun 2022 • Shift 3
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Question 1
Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. She has written many books.
A
Many books were writing her.B
Many books were being written by her.C
Many book have written her.D
Many books have been written by her.Question 2
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Satiate
A
StateB
SaturateC
SatisfyD
StarveQuestion 3
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. For the next two years the Franks and another family lived cloistered in the ‘Secret Annex’ of an old office building. B. In 1942, with the Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl, Anne, and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. C. In her diary Anne Frank recorded vivid impressions of these experiences during this period. D. Cut off from the outside world, they faced hunger, boredom, the constant cruelties of living in confined quarters, and the ever-present threat of discovery and death.
A
CDABB
BADCC
BCADD
BACDQuestion 4
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Tick all the boxes
A
To make a bad situation worseB
To fulfill the required normsC
To be extremely happyD
To make a decision Question 5
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Once in a blue moon
A
Blue skyB
On a full moon nightC
Very rarelyD
At one time in spaceQuestion 6
Comprehension
Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. The General have ordered that the troops should move immediately.
A
immediatelyB
No errorC
that the troops should moveD
The General have orderedQuestion 7
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
CopulateB
IgnisionC
PortionD
HorticultureQuestion 8
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Child’s play
A
An easy taskB
CricketC
A restricted playgroundD
Children’s dramaQuestion 9
Comprehension
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. She d oes not helping to getting angry when she sees someone being treated unfairly.
A
is not help to being getting angryB
may not help to got angryC
will not help to gets angryD
cannot help getting angryQuestion 10
Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The sweet mangoes were eaten by the children.
A
The children were eating the sweet mangoes.B
The children was eating the sweet mangoes.C
The children are eating the sweet mangoes.D
The children ate the sweet mangoes.Question 11
Comprehension
Complete the sentence with an appropriate synonym of the word mentioned in the bracket. If you're feeling brave, try this ___________ (savoury) dish made by me.
A
saltyB
staleC
stinkyD
stenchyQuestion 12
Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The old woman was helped by the boy while crossing the road
A
The boy has helped the old woman while crossing the road.B
The boy is helping the old woman while crossing the road.C
The boy was helped the old woman while crossing the road.D
The boy helped the old woman while crossing the road.Question 13
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The activity of writing dictionaries
A
BiographyB
LexicographyC
BibliographyD
TheologyQuestion 14
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who is well-versed in many languages
A
VerboseB
linguistC
PolyglotD
StalwartQuestion 15
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The careful crafted personality / of Anahita / did not help her much / in the electoral campaign.
A
did not help her muchB
The careful crafted personalityC
of AnahitaD
in the electoral campaignQuestion 16
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an INCORRECTLY spelt word. It was really surprising / that the two bosom friends fought / over such a triviale matter / and stopped all communications with each other.
A
It was really surprisingB
over such a triviale matterC
and stopped all communications with each otherD
that the two bosom friends foughtQuestion 17
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word His modest nature made all the difference.
A
courageousB
dryC
shyD
horrificQuestion 18
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’. If they are going out , surely we will follow them.
A
went outB
go outC
were goingD
No substitution requiredQuestion 19
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Stupendous
A
StunningB
MagnifyingC
ShiningD
AmplifyingQuestion 20
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
AllimonyB
HallucinateC
StructuralD
HalloweenQuestion 21
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A
designB
constructC
spreadD
createQuestion 22
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A
prevailB
existC
surviveD
bearQuestion 23
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A
helpfulB
equalC
rightD
validQuestion 24
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A
interiorB
insideC
innerD
inwardQuestion 25
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A
soaksB
driesC
wipesD
dehydratesQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘PALACE’ is written as ‘ZKZOVX’ and ‘DEVINE’ is written as ‘VWREVM’. How will ‘SLOWLY’ be written in that language?
A
HODLBOB
OHLDOBC
OHDLBOD
HOLDOBQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
Manoj is the son of Eyup’s father’s sister. Ronaldo is the son of Rihana, who is the mother of Jorge and grandmother of Eyup. Dario is the father of Sheila and the grandfather of Manoj. Rihana is the wife of Dario. How is the wife of Jorge related to Sheila?
A
CousinB
DaughterC
SisterD
Sister-in-lawQuestion 28
Logical Reasoning
Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? GODT, JMAV, MKXX, PIUZ, ?
A
SGRCB
SHRBC
SHRCD
SGRBQuestion 29
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 fourth term related to third term. 6789 : 34 :: 1786 : 26 :: 4327 : ?
A
25B
20C
30D
35Question 30
Logical Reasoning
Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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: Some books are pens. All pens are pencils. Conclusions: I. Some pencils are books. II. Some books are not pencils.
A
Neither conclusion I nor II followsB
Both conclusions I and II followC
Only conclusion II followsD
Only conclusion I followsQuestion 31
Logical Reasoning
Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. What is the sum of the numbers that are opposite ‘5’ and '4' ?
A
6B
4C
3D
5Question 32
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 ∶ 15B
12 ∶ 143C
8 ∶ 66D
3 ∶ 8Question 33
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 23, 138, 143, ?, 575, 1150
A
525B
500C
572D
553Question 34
Logical Reasoning
Pointing to a woman on the stage, Noor said, “She is the wife of the son-in-law of the wife of my father”. How is the woman related to Noor?
A
MotherB
DaughterC
SisterD
Sister-in-lawQuestion 35
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. BRIGHT : THGIRB :: DANGER : REGNAD :: FOREST : ?
A
ESTFORB
REFOSTC
RESTOFD
TSEROFQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 4, 21, 41, 66, 98, 141, 197, 270, ?
A
326B
362C
361D
316Question 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 fourth term related to third term. 9876 : 26 :: 8671 : 18 :: 3427 : ?
A
15B
13C
14D
12Question 38
Logical Reasoning
Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 7 to 12. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing ‘8’.
A
11B
10C
9D
12Question 39
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'TABLE' is written as '2012125' and 'CHAIR' is written as '381918'. How will 'STAND' be written in that language?
A
19201158B
19201154C
19201144D
19201146Question 40
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 on the face opposite to the one showing ‘6’.
A
2B
4C
3D
1Question 41
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “SPOT” is written as “POST”, and “PLOT” is written as “LOPT”. How will “SINK” be written in that language?
A
KINSB
KNISC
NISKD
INSKQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? QTGC, RBVY, ?, TRZQ, UZOM
A
SDJVB
SJKUC
SWTID
SLAYQuestion 43
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 600,1500, 3750, 9375, ?
A
23437.50B
21427.50C
23126.50D
22125.25Question 44
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
48 - 62B
32 - 40C
64 - 80D
56 - 70Question 45
Logical Reasoning
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 75 * 85 * 17 * 12 * 6 * 8
A
×, –, ÷, +, =B
+, ×, ÷, –, =C
×, ÷, –, +, =D
+, ÷, –, ×, =Question 46
Logical Reasoning
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row - 12, 25, 19 Second row - 35, 50, 60 Third row - 24, 70, ? (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
58B
46C
30D
34Question 47
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 14, 17, 23, 35, 59, ?
A
127B
107C
118D
103Question 48
Arithmetic
If Priya and Renu can do a job in 12 hours (working together at their respective constant speeds) and Priya can do the job alone in 18 hours, in how many hours can Renu do the job alone?
A
36B
24C
27D
21Question 49
Arithmetic
The following table shows the sales of cars of four manufacturers for the period from 2015 to 2020 in a metropolitan city (all the figures are in thousands). Manufacturer 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 A 44 48 47 50 52 51 B 40 41 41 41 42 43 C 36 38 40 42 44 50 D 48 44 44 42 42 43 What are the total sales of cars of the four manufacturers under consideration in the city in the entire period of 6 years (from 2015 to 2020)?
A
1650000B
1053000C
1052000D
1651000Question 50
Arithmetic
If sec 2 θ = \(\frac{4}{3}\) , then the value of cosec (θ + 30°) is __________. [θ an acute angle.]
A
\(-\frac{2}{\sqrt3}\)B
\(\frac{2}{\sqrt3}\)C
\(\frac{1}{\sqrt3}\)D
\(-\frac{1}{\sqrt3}\)Question 51
Arithmetic
If px 3 + x 2 + 3x + q is exactly divisible by (x + 2) and (x - 2), then the values of p and q are:
A
\(\rm p=-\frac{3}{4}\) and q = 4B
\(\rm p=\frac{3}{4}\) and q = 4C
\(\rm p=\frac{3}{4}\) and q = -4D
\(\rm p=-\frac{3}{4}\) and q = -4Question 52
Arithmetic
The following pie chart is the distribution of 36 marbles among three persons. The number of marbles that Madhuri has is _______.
A
18B
20C
16D
12Question 53
Arithmetic
Study the given table and answer the question that follows. Given that the total number of students is 100. Subject Marks out of 100 80 and above 60 and above 40 and above 20 and above 0 and above A 9 31 81 92 100 B 4 20 67 81 100 C 7 26 74 87 100 If at least 60% marks in B and C are required for pursuing Post-doc in B, how many students in total will be eligible to pursue higher studies in B and C?
A
38B
36C
46D
48Question 54
Arithmetic
The surface area of a cube is 726 cm 2 . Find the volume of the cube
A
2744 cm 3B
1729 cm 3C
1331 cm 3D
2197 cm 3Question 55
Arithmetic
If a number 7P323Q is completely divisible by 88, then the values of P and Q, respectively, are:
A
3; 2B
2; 3C
4; 2D
9; 2Question 56
Arithmetic
If a ∶ b = 2 ∶ 5 and b : c = 3 ∶ 4, find the value of a ∶ b ∶ c.
A
6 ∶ 16 ∶ 21B
2 ∶ 5 ∶ 7C
6 ∶ 15 ∶ 20D
3 ∶ 8 ∶ 10Question 57
Arithmetic
Find the length of diagonal of a cuboid 13 m long, 7 m broad and 3 m high.
A
\(\rm\sqrt{207}\ m \)B
\(\rm\sqrt{232}\ m \)C
\(\rm\sqrt{327}\ m \)D
\(\rm\sqrt{227}\ m \)Question 58
Arithmetic
If half of the quantity of sugar in a bag was sold at a profit of 20%, a quarter of the quantity of sugar in the bag was sold at a profit of 16%, and the remaining sugar in the bag was sold at a profit of 24%, and the total profit obtained by selling all the sugar in the bag was Rs. 90, what was the cost price of the entire quantity of sugar in the bag?
A
Rs. 450B
Rs. 750C
Rs. 500D
Rs. 400Question 59
Arithmetic
If two circles of radii 28 cm and 18 cm touch each other externally, then the length of a common tangent is _________. [Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.]
A
40.90 cmB
42.00 cmC
44.90 cmD
44.12 cmQuestion 60
Arithmetic
How much water (in ml) should be added to 300 ml of a 75% milk and water mixture so that it becomes a 45% milk and water mixture?
A
300B
250C
150D
200Question 61
Arithmetic
The marked price of a shirt is ₹1,200. The shopkeeper gives successive discounts of 25% and 20%. Find the selling price of the shirt.
A
₹660B
₹640C
₹720D
₹680Question 62
Arithmetic
A batch of 30 students took an intelligence test in an institution. 20 of them scored an average of 75 marks and the remaining students scored an average of 87 marks. What is the average score of the entire batch of students?
A
79B
75C
78D
77Question 63
Arithmetic
Find the value of p from the following. \(\rm 1\frac{2}{3}\div\frac{4}{9}\times\frac{p}{9}=1\frac{1}{4}\times\frac{2}{3}\div\frac{1}{6}\)
A
12B
18C
20D
6Question 64
Arithmetic
Sundar lends a sum of ₹6,000 to Mahesh at an interest rate of 10% p.a., compounded annually. What will be the amount at the end of 2 years?
A
₹7,160B
₹7,250C
₹7,200D
₹7,260Question 65
Arithmetic
At 19% discount, the selling price of a book is ₹453.60. What is its marked price (in ₹)?
A
690B
490C
520D
560Question 66
Arithmetic
Kumar’s salary is ₹30,000 per month. He spends 25% of this on food and rent and 20% of the remaining on education. But he pays 5% of his total salary on paying the income tax and saves ₹8,000 after all these three deductions. What is the amount (in ₹.) available with him after his savings?
A
8500B
7500C
7250D
8550Question 67
Arithmetic
If x 3 + y 3 = 416 and x + y = 8, then find x 4 + y 4 .
A
3002B
3204C
3004D
3104Question 68
Arithmetic
Simplify the following expression. 32 3 - 3(32 2 )(12) + 3(32)(12 2 ) - 12 3
A
8000B
4000C
16000D
800Question 69
Arithmetic
A ship sails out to a mark at the speed of 15 km/h and sails back to the starting point at the speed of 10 km/h. The average speed of sailing of the ship is:
A
12 km/hB
15 km/hC
13 km/hD
14 km/h Question 70
Arithmetic
A woman spends 25% of her income. If her expenditure is ₹1,250, then find her income.
A
₹2,500B
₹5,000C
₹1,250D
₹1,000Question 71
Arithmetic
Three cities, A, B, and C are located such that they form the vertices of an equilateral triangle if joined by straight lines. Rashid travels from A to B at the speed of 40 km/h, from B to C at the speed of 60 km/h and from C to A at the speed of 72 km/h. Find the average speed of Rashid for the entire journey.
A
54 km/hB
\(56\frac{2}{3}\) km/hC
55 km/hD
\(57\frac{1}{3}\) km/hQuestion 72
Arithmetic
The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is 75 cm. Find its area.
A
\(\frac{625\sqrt2}{4}\) cm 2B
\(\frac{625\sqrt3}{4}\) cm 2C
\(\frac{625\sqrt3}{3}\) cm 2D
\(\frac{125\sqrt3}{4}\) cm 2Question 73
GK
Which of the following terms is NOT related with cricket?
A
GooglyB
Full tossC
Short pitchD
Striking circleQuestion 74
GK
Sawdust is used to adulterate:
A
vinegarB
cheeseC
coriander powderD
milkQuestion 75
GK
Rajkumar Singhjit Singh was awarded the Padma Shri in 1986 for his contribution to which of the following dance forms?
A
KathakaliB
KathakC
MohiniyattamD
ManipuriQuestion 76
GK
In 1978, the _______ to the Constitution removed the right to property from the list of Fundamental Rights.
A
42 nd AmendmentB
44 th AmendmentC
46 th AmendmentD
43 rd AmendmentQuestion 77
GK
Who among the following Tennis players won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award 2021?
A
Mohamed SalahB
Rafael Nadal C
Billie Jean KingD
Max ParrotQuestion 78
GK
How many players can remain outside the circle in the first six overs of a T20 cricket match?
A
4B
1C
2D
5Question 79
GK
Which of the following are the most primitive non-vascular plants?
A
BryophytesB
PteridophytesC
AngiospermsD
GymnospermsQuestion 80
GK
Which functional group compound is obtained by the reaction of an oxoacid with a hydroxyl compound, such as alcohol or phenol?
A
CarbonylsB
EstersC
AminesD
Carboxylic acidsQuestion 81
GK
Mallikarjun Mansur, an Indian classical singer from Karnataka and an excellent vocalist in Khayal style, belonged to which of the following Gharanas of music?
A
Darbhanga GharanaB
Gwalior GharanaC
Patiala GharanaD
Jaipur-Atrauli GharanaQuestion 82
GK
The Government of India, in February 2022, approved ₹26,275 crores for an umbrella scheme for the modernisation of the police force in India for the next how many years?
A
4B
3C
5D
2Question 83
GK
Who among the following personalities has been conferred the prestigious Padma Shri Award for his contribution to Folk Dance form Panthi?
A
Vinayak Vishnu KhedekarB
Gopal Prasad DubeyC
Dr. Radhe Shyam BarleD
Ghanakanta Bora BorbayanQuestion 84
GK
V Satyanarayana Sarma is recognised as a __________ classical dancer.
A
KuchipudiB
OdissiC
ManipuriD
SattriyaQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
A
Pandit Birju Maharaj – KathakB
Kelucharan Mohapatra − OdissiC
Guru Bipin Singh – KuchipudiD
Uday Shankar – FusionQuestion 86
GK
Which of the following is NOT a part of the process of the manufacture of steel in India?
A
GinningB
Blast furnaceC
Pig ironD
Shaping metalQuestion 87
GK
Which sportsperson’s autobiography is titled ‘Mind Master: Winning Lessons From A Champion's Life’?
A
Leander PaesB
Baichung BhutiaC
Rahul DravidD
Viswanathan AnandQuestion 88
GK
What layer of Earth's mantle lies beneath the lithosphere that has enough pressure and heat to allow rocks to flow like a liquid with a viscous, caramel-like consistency?
A
AsthenosphereB
MesosphereC
Troposphere D
ExosphereQuestion 89
GK
Pandit Birju Maharaj was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan in ________.
A
1986B
1990C
1992D
1984Question 90
GK
What do you call a base that dissolves in water?
A
AlkaliB
AlkeneC
AldehydeD
AlcoholQuestion 91
GK
Which of the following novels is set in the background of life in New Delhi after the declaration of Emergency in the 1970’s?
A
Such a Long JourneyB
The Heart Has its ReasonsC
Rich Like UsD
The House of Blue MangoesQuestion 92
GK
Which part of the ocean layer is the flattest and smoothest in the world?
A
TrenchesB
Continental slopeC
Deep sea plainsD
Continental shelfQuestion 93
GK
Which of the following classical music instruments is performed by Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma?
A
ViolinB
SantoorC
KanjiraD
VeenaQuestion 94
GK
Which of the following is a function of money? (A) Used as a store of value (B) Used as a measure of value (C) Used as a medium of exchange
A
A, B and CB
B and CC
Only CD
A and BQuestion 95
GK
Who among the following has written the novel ‘The Blue Umbrella’?
A
Vikram SethB
Aravind AdigaC
Ruskin BondD
Devdutt PattanaikQuestion 96
GK
Pandit Pannalal Ghosh also known as Amal Jyoti Ghosh, was a _______ player and composer.
A
sitarB
sarodC
tablaD
bansuriQuestion 97
GK
Which team won the men’s bronze medal in Asian Table Tennis Championship 2021 in Doha?
A
ChinaB
Sri LankaC
BangladeshD
India