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
State
B
Saturate
C
Satisfy
D
Starve
Question 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
CDAB
B
BADC
C
BCAD
D
BACD
Question 4
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Tick all the boxes

A
To make a bad situation worse
B
To fulfill the required norms
C
To be extremely happy
D
To make a decision 
Question 5
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Once in a blue moon

A
Blue sky
B
On a full moon night
C
Very rarely
D
At one time in space
Question 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
immediately
B
No error
C
that the troops should move
D
The General have ordered
Question 7
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Copulate
B
Ignision
C
Portion
D
Horticulture
Question 8
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Child’s play

A
An easy task
B
Cricket
C
A restricted playground
D
Children’s drama
Question 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 angry
B
may not help to got angry
C
will not help to gets angry
D
cannot help getting angry
Question 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
salty
B
stale
C
stinky
D
stenchy
Question 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
Biography
B
Lexicography
C
Bibliography
D
Theology
Question 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
Verbose
B
linguist
C
Polyglot
D
Stalwart
Question 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 much
B
The careful crafted personality
C
of Anahita
D
in the electoral campaign
Question 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 surprising
B
over such a triviale matter
C
and stopped all communications with each other
D
that the two bosom friends fought
Question 17
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word His modest nature made all the difference. 

A
courageous
B
dry
C
shy
D
horrific
Question 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 out
B
go out
C
were going
D
No substitution required
Question 19
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Stupendous

A
Stunning
B
Magnifying
C
Shining
D
Amplifying
Question 20
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Allimony
B
Hallucinate
C
Structural
D
Halloween
Question 21
Comprehension

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

A
design
B
construct
C
spread
D
create
Question 22
Comprehension

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

A
prevail
B
exist
C
survive
D
bear
Question 23
Comprehension

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

A
helpful
B
equal
C
right
D
valid
Question 24
Comprehension

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

A
interior
B
inside
C
inner
D
inward
Question 25
Comprehension

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

A
soaks
B
dries
C
wipes
D
dehydrates
Question 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
HODLBO
B
OHLDOB
C
OHDLBO
D
HOLDOB
Question 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
Cousin
B
Daughter
C
Sister
D
Sister-in-law
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? GODT, JMAV, MKXX, PIUZ, ?

A
SGRC
B
SHRB
C
SHRC
D
SGRB
Question 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
25
B
20
C
30
D
35
Question 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 follows
B
Both conclusions I and II follow
C
Only conclusion II follows
D
Only conclusion I follows
Question 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
6
B
4
C
3
D
5
Question 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 ∶ 15
B
12 ∶ 143
C
8 ∶ 66
D
3 ∶ 8
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 23, 138, 143, ?, 575, 1150

A
525
B
500
C
572
D
553
Question 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
Mother
B
Daughter
C
Sister
D
Sister-in-law
Question 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
ESTFOR
B
REFOST
C
RESTOF
D
TSEROF
Question 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
326
B
362
C
361
D
316
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 fourth term related to third term. 9876 : 26 :: 8671 : 18 :: 3427 : ?

A
15
B
13
C
14
D
12
Question 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
11
B
10
C
9
D
12
Question 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
19201158
B
19201154
C
19201144
D
19201146
Question 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
2
B
4
C
3
D
1
Question 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
KINS
B
KNIS
C
NISK
D
INSK
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? QTGC, RBVY, ?, TRZQ, UZOM

A
SDJV
B
SJKU
C
SWTI
D
SLAY
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 600,1500, 3750, 9375, ?

A
23437.50
B
21427.50
C
23126.50
D
22125.25
Question 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 - 62
B
32 - 40
C
64 - 80
D
56 - 70
Question 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
58
B
46
C
30
D
34
Question 47
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 14, 17, 23, 35, 59, ?

A
127
B
107
C
118
D
103
Question 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
36
B
24
C
27
D
21
Question 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
1650000
B
1053000
C
1052000
D
1651000
Question 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 = 4
B
\(\rm p=\frac{3}{4}\) and q = 4
C
\(\rm p=\frac{3}{4}\) and q = -4
D
\(\rm p=-\frac{3}{4}\) and q = -4
Question 52
Arithmetic

The following pie chart is the distribution of 36 marbles among three persons. The number of marbles that Madhuri has is _______.

A
18
B
20
C
16
D
12
Question 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
38
B
36
C
46
D
48
Question 54
Arithmetic

The surface area of a cube is 726 cm 2 . Find the volume of the cube

A
2744 cm 3
B
1729 cm 3
C
1331 cm 3
D
2197 cm 3
Question 55
Arithmetic

If a number 7P323Q is completely divisible by 88, then the values of P and Q, respectively, are:

A
3; 2
B
2; 3
C
4; 2
D
9; 2
Question 56
Arithmetic

If a ∶ b = 2  ∶ 5 and b : c = 3  ∶ 4, find the value of a  ∶ b  ∶ c.

A
6 ∶ 16 ∶ 21
B
2 ∶ 5 ∶ 7
C
6 ∶ 15 ∶ 20
D
3 ∶ 8 ∶ 10
Question 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. 450
B
Rs. 750
C
Rs. 500
D
Rs. 400
Question 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 cm
B
42.00 cm
C
44.90 cm
D
44.12 cm
Question 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
300
B
250
C
150
D
200
Question 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
₹660
B
₹640
C
₹720
D
₹680
Question 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
79
B
75
C
78
D
77
Question 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
12
B
18
C
20
D
6
Question 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
₹7,160
B
₹7,250
C
₹7,200
D
₹7,260
Question 65
Arithmetic

At 19% discount, the selling price of a book is ₹453.60. What is its marked price (in ₹)?

A
690
B
490
C
520
D
560
Question 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
8500
B
7500
C
7250
D
8550
Question 67
Arithmetic

If x 3 + y 3  = 416 and x + y = 8, then find x 4  + y 4 .

A
3002
B
3204
C
3004
D
3104
Question 68
Arithmetic

Simplify the following expression. 32 3 - 3(32 2 )(12) + 3(32)(12 2 ) - 12 3

A
8000
B
4000
C
16000
D
800
Question 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/h
B
15 km/h
C
13 km/h
D
14 km/h 
Question 70
Arithmetic

A woman spends 25% of her income. If her expenditure is ₹1,250, then find her income.

A
₹2,500
B
₹5,000
C
₹1,250
D
₹1,000
Question 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/h
B
\(56\frac{2}{3}\) km/h
C
55 km/h
D
\(57\frac{1}{3}\) km/h
Question 72
Arithmetic

The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is 75 cm. Find its area.

A
\(\frac{625\sqrt2}{4}\)  cm 2
B
\(\frac{625\sqrt3}{4}\) cm 2
C
\(\frac{625\sqrt3}{3}\) cm 2
D
\(\frac{125\sqrt3}{4}\) cm 2
Question 73
GK

Which of the following terms is NOT related with cricket?

A
Googly
B
Full toss
C
Short pitch
D
Striking circle
Question 74
GK

Sawdust is used to adulterate:

A
vinegar
B
cheese
C
coriander powder
D
milk
Question 75
GK

Rajkumar Singhjit Singh was awarded the Padma Shri in 1986 for his contribution to which of the following dance forms?

A
Kathakali
B
Kathak
C
Mohiniyattam
D
Manipuri
Question 76
GK

In 1978, the _______ to the Constitution removed the right to property from the list of Fundamental Rights.

A
42 nd Amendment
B
44 th Amendment
C
46 th Amendment
D
43 rd Amendment
Question 77
GK

Who among the following Tennis players won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award 2021?

A
Mohamed Salah
B
Rafael Nadal 
C
Billie Jean King
D
Max Parrot
Question 78
GK

How many players can remain outside the circle in the first six overs of a T20 cricket match?

A
4
B
1
C
2
D
5
Question 79
GK

Which of the following are the most primitive non-vascular plants?

A
Bryophytes
B
Pteridophytes
C
Angiosperms
D
Gymnosperms
Question 80
GK

Which functional group compound is obtained by the reaction of an oxoacid with a hydroxyl compound, such as alcohol or phenol?

A
Carbonyls
B
Esters
C
Amines
D
Carboxylic acids
Question 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 Gharana
B
Gwalior Gharana
C
Patiala Gharana
D
Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana
Question 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
4
B
3
C
5
D
2
Question 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 Khedekar
B
Gopal Prasad Dubey
C
Dr. Radhe Shyam Barle
D
Ghanakanta Bora Borbayan
Question 84
GK

V Satyanarayana Sarma is recognised as a __________ classical dancer.

A
Kuchipudi
B
Odissi
C
Manipuri
D
Sattriya
Question 85
GK

Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

A
Pandit Birju Maharaj – Kathak
B
Kelucharan Mohapatra − Odissi
C
Guru Bipin Singh – Kuchipudi
D
Uday Shankar – Fusion
Question 86
GK

Which of the following is NOT a part of the process of the manufacture of steel in India?

A
Ginning
B
Blast furnace
C
Pig iron
D
Shaping metal
Question 87
GK

Which sportsperson’s autobiography is titled ‘Mind Master: Winning Lessons From A Champion's Life’?

A
Leander Paes
B
Baichung Bhutia
C
Rahul Dravid
D
Viswanathan Anand
Question 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
Asthenosphere
B
Mesosphere
C
Troposphere 
D
Exosphere
Question 89
GK

Pandit Birju Maharaj was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan in ________.

A
1986
B
1990
C
1992
D
1984
Question 90
GK

What do you call a base that dissolves in water?

A
Alkali
B
Alkene
C
Aldehyde
D
Alcohol
Question 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 Journey
B
The Heart Has its Reasons
C
Rich Like Us
D
The House of Blue Mangoes
Question 92
GK

Which part of the ocean layer is the flattest and smoothest in the world?

A
Trenches
B
Continental slope
C
Deep sea plains
D
Continental shelf
Question 93
GK

Which of the following classical music instruments is performed by Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma?

A
Violin
B
Santoor
C
Kanjira
D
Veena
Question 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 C
B
B and C
C
Only C
D
A and B
Question 95
GK

Who among the following has written the novel ‘The Blue Umbrella’?

A
Vikram Seth
B
Aravind Adiga
C
Ruskin Bond
D
Devdutt Pattanaik
Question 96
GK

Pandit Pannalal Ghosh also known as Amal Jyoti Ghosh, was a _______ player and composer.

A
sitar
B
sarod
C
tabla
D
bansuri
Question 97
GK

Which team won the men’s bronze medal in Asian Table Tennis Championship 2021 in Doha?

A
China
B
Sri Lanka
C
Bangladesh
D
India