SSC-CHSL 2021 Questions
9 Jun 2022 • Shift 1
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Question 1
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate spelling that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. Compparision with others is not always good.
A
ComparissonB
CompasisonC
ComparisonD
ComparisionQuestion 2
Comprehension
Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has the error. As long as there was corruption in India, there can be no progress.
A
there was corruptionB
As long asC
in IndiaD
there can be no progressQuestion 3
Comprehension
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. I don’t get on with the new boss, so I have asked to transferring to another branch of the company.
A
will have ask to be transferB
have asked to be transferredC
having ask to be transferredD
have been ask to be transferringQuestion 4
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word in the same language
A
SynonymB
MetonymyC
AntonymD
ToponymQuestion 5
Comprehension
Recognise the erroneous part in the given sentence and choose the most appropriate answer from the options given to ensure a meaningful sentence. As she kept walking to me, my heart skipped a beat.
A
As she kept walking within me, my heart skipped a beat.B
As she kept walking from me, my heart skipped a beatC
As she kept into me, my heart skipped a beat.D
As she kept walking towards me, my heart skipped a beat.Question 6
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Snake in the grass
A
Co-operative personB
Treacherous personC
Sensitive personD
Successful personQuestion 7
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
MeritoriousB
TraumaticC
StigmaticD
ExggibitionisticQuestion 8
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Get one’s dander up
A
Rush into someoneB
get into a difficult situationC
Lose one’s temperD
To glare venomouslyQuestion 9
Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Usnis has not used the computer for weeks.
A
The computer did not used by Usnis for weeks.B
The computer has not been used by Usnis for weeks.C
The computer was not been used by Usnis for weeks.D
The computer has not being used by Usnis for weeks.Question 10
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. All the young boys and girls / in the family / will try his luck / in the card games tonight.
A
All the young boys and girlsB
in the card games tonightC
will try his luckD
in the familyQuestion 11
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. The fishermen of our village are constantly complaining of the poor number of fishes getting caught these days.
A
HostB
HordeC
HeapD
HaulQuestion 12
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The world is constantly living in risk, uncertainty and fear of _________.
A
lifeB
bodyC
natureD
deathQuestion 13
Comprehension
From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence. The Gadkaris were a hereditary military class which was garisioned in the Maratha forts.
A
hereditaryB
fortsC
garisionedD
militaryQuestion 14
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. Thus, children in India have the unique opportunity to receive a world-class education. B. Since ancient times, India has been known for its great educational system. C. Today, there are thousands of schools in India, many of which are among the best in the world. D. The country's first university, Nalanda, was founded over 1,000 years ago.
A
ABCDB
DCBAC
BDCAD
CBADQuestion 15
Comprehension
Select the sentence which has no spelling error.
A
Pneuonomia can be treated at home.B
The chief cause of pneumonia is a microbe.C
Aspiration pneunomia is found in French bulldogs.D
Arctic explorers cannot catch pneunomeea in frozen north.Question 16
Comprehension
Which word in the given sentence is the ANTONYM of - susceptible? The president claimed he was immune from prosecution.
A
claimedB
presidentC
immuneD
prosecutionQuestion 17
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Renounce
A
EmbraceB
IgnoreC
OverlookD
AbjureQuestion 18
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
ImmigrationB
AdministratorC
AdmissionD
ExploistationQuestion 19
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence. A dishonest employee plays fast with his boss.
A
plays stop and runB
plays quick and slowC
plays run and stopD
plays fast and looseQuestion 20
Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. A new policy for peace and tolerance was formulated by the member nations in the Universal Council meeting yesterday.
A
The member nations formulated a new policy for peace and tolerance in the Universal Council meeting yesterday.B
The member nations in the Universal Council meeting yesterday were formulated a new policy for peace and tolerance.C
The member nations in the Universal Council meeting yesterday were formulating a new policy for peace and tolerance.D
A new policy formulated the member nations in the Universal Council meeting yesterday for peace and toleranceQuestion 21
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A
politicalB
culturalC
socialD
economicQuestion 22
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A
diametricallyB
explicitlyC
solelyD
inextricablyQuestion 23
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A
fitnessB
flatnessC
finenessD
fatnessQuestion 24
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A
perceiveB
considerC
prioritiseD
foreseeQuestion 25
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A
mayB
mustC
couldD
canQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'BREAK’ is written as 'BSEBK' and 'FAST' is written as 'FBSU'. How will 'BREAKFAST' be written in that language?
A
BSEBKGATTB
BSEBKGASTC
BSEBKFATTD
BSEBKRATTQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 132, 133, 129, 156, 140, 265, ?
A
282B
229C
292D
299Question 28
Logical Reasoning
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 26*56*4*17*49*7*30
A
+, ÷, -, + ,÷, =B
-, +, ×, +, =, -C
+, -, = ,×, ÷, -D
-, ÷, +, −, ×, =Question 29
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: Some chairs are racks. All beds are trays. All racks are beds. Conclusion: I. Some chairs are beds. II. All beds are racks. III. All trays are chairs.
A
Only conclusion I followsB
Only conclusions I and II followC
Only conclusions I and III followD
Only conclusion II followsQuestion 30
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “ABILITY” is written as “BDLLITY”, and “CONDUCT” is written as “DQQDUCT”. How will “DISPLAY” be written in that language?
A
EKVPLAYB
EKUPLAYC
EKWPLAYD
EJVPLAYQuestion 31
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 '1'.
A
2B
4C
6D
3Question 32
Logical Reasoning
If M denotes '-', N denotes '÷', O denotes '×' and P denotes '+', then what will come in place of '?' in the following equation? (14 O 7) P 41 M (26 O 3) P (176 N 2) = ?
A
151B
149C
138D
145Question 33
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 192, 408, 283, 347, 320, ?
A
347B
324C
308D
328Question 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. LARGEST : ESTGLAR : : QUALITY : ITYLQUA : : QUICKLY : ?
A
KYLCUQIB
UCLKYQIC
KLYCQUID
KQICUYLQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? AAVR, XEQX, ?, RMGJ, OQBP
A
UIDLB
USREC
USERD
UILDQuestion 36
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
6 : 41B
4 : 21C
8 : 70D
7 : 54Question 37
Logical Reasoning
Which two numbers, from amongst the given options, should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? (132 ÷ 12) + (6 × 11) + 18 - (64 ÷ 16) × 8 = 70
A
11 and 8B
12 and 6C
8 and 6D
12 and 11Question 38
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. 12 : 67 : : 21 : 112 : : 17 : ?
A
92B
97C
87D
102Question 39
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. 17 : 78 : : 15 : 68 : : 28 : ?
A
133B
111C
131D
113Question 40
Logical Reasoning
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row - 14, 64, 10 Second row - 7, 18, 12 Third row - 23, 88, ? (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
13B
33C
21D
25Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? XQNH, YOQD, ZMTZ, ?, BIZR
A
AWKVB
AKVWC
AKWVD
WAKVQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number. 3 : 26 : : 7 : ? : : 5 : 74
A
146B
234C
456D
100Question 43
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'COUNTY' is written as 'YTNUOC', and 'DEFEAT' is written as 'TAEFED'. How will 'FAMILY' be written in that language?
A
YLIMAFB
YLIMBEC
YLINAFD
YLJMBGQuestion 44
Logical Reasoning
If 13 January 2006 is a Friday, then what will be the day of the week on 28 March 2008?
A
SundayB
FridayC
SaturdayD
MondayQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
Pointing to a woman in the picture, Vishal said, "Her mother is the wife of my sister's father". How is the lady related to Vishal?
A
Daughter in lawB
MotherC
SisterD
DaughterQuestion 46
Arithmetic
If 2z = x + y, then the value of \(\frac{x}{x - z} + \frac{y}{y - z}\) is:
A
0B
1C
2D
5Question 47
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper marks his articles at 30% above the cost price and allows the purchaser a discount of 20% for cash buying. What profit per cent does he make?
A
4%B
9%C
6%D
5%Question 48
Arithmetic
In a trip, Ram covers a distance of 200 km in 10 hours. First he started his journey by bike at a speed of 15 km/h, after that his bike broke down and he traveled the rest of the journey with his friend's car at 25 km/h. The ratio of distances covered by bike and car is ________.
A
3 ∶ 5B
2 ∶ 3C
1 ∶ 1D
5 ∶ 3Question 49
Arithmetic
If P varies directly as Q, and P = 227 when Q = 232, find P when Q = 116.
A
120.5B
113.5C
132D
118Question 50
Arithmetic
If x - y = 25 and xy = 78, then what is the value of x 2 + y 2 ?
A
625B
781C
103D
756Question 51
Arithmetic
A solid metallic cube of side 6 \(\sqrt[{3}]{4} \) cm, is melted and recast into a cuboid of length 12 cm and breadth 9 cm. What is the length (in cm) of the longest diagonal of the cuboid?
A
19B
18C
15D
17Question 52
Arithmetic
In a 1200 m race, the ratio of the speeds of two contestants Meenal and Nitu is 5 ∶ 7. If Meenal has a start of 500 m, then Meenal wins by:
A
220 mB
240 mC
250 mD
225 mQuestion 53
Arithmetic
The tax on a commodity diminishes by 14% and its consumption increases by 10%. Find the effect on revenue.
A
Decreases by 9.5%B
Decreases by 6.5%C
Decreases by 5.5%D
Decreases by 7.4%Question 54
Arithmetic
The following pie chart shows the different coloured dresses worn by 60 students in a college party. Study the pie chart and answer the question that follows. The number of students who wore a cement-colored dresses (a sector which represents 20%) is:
A
20B
10C
6D
12Question 55
Arithmetic
If cosec 2 θ + cot 2 θ = \(\frac{1}{3}\) , where 0 ≤ θ ≤ \(\frac{\pi}{2}\) , then the value of cosec 4 θ - cot 4 θ is:
A
\(\frac{2}{3}\)B
\(-\frac{1}{3}\)C
\(\frac{1}{3}\)D
\(-\frac{2}{3}\)Question 56
Arithmetic
Find the total surface area of a solid hemisphere whose radius is 4.2 cm. (Take π = \(\frac{22}{7}\) )
A
266.32 cm 2B
366.32 cm 2C
166.32 cm 2D
466.32 cm 2Question 57
Arithmetic
40% of Ranita’s income is equal to 56% of Bhaskar’s income. If Ranita’s income was ₹800 more than what it is and Bhaskar’s income was ₹2,000 more than what it is, then the ratio of the incomes of Ranita and Bhaskar would have been 4 ∶ 3. What is the actual combined income of Ranita and Bhaskar?
A
₹67,200B
₹68,200C
₹66,800D
₹67,800Question 58
Arithmetic
Two grandparents, two parents, and three grandchildren make up a family. The average present age of the grandparents is 67 years, that of the parents is 35 years and that of the grandchildren is 6 years. What is the present average age of the family (in years)?
A
\(33\frac{4}{9}\)B
\(31\frac{5}{7}\)C
\(27\frac{3}{7}\)D
\(34\frac{2}{5}\)Question 59
Arithmetic
The average weight of 18 persons increases by 2.5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 72 kg. The weight of the new person is:
A
107 kgB
127 kgC
117 kgD
77 kgQuestion 60
Arithmetic
If 15 people take 5 days to complete a job, in how many days can 25 people finish that work?
A
2B
4C
3D
1Question 61
Arithmetic
If the curved surface area of a closed cylinder is 225 cm 2 and the area of its base is 169 cm 2 , then find the total surface area of the cylinder.
A
394 cm 2B
343 cm 2C
563 cm 2D
195 cm 2Question 62
Arithmetic
Simplify the following expression. 4 ÷ [2 + 2 ÷ {2 + 2 ÷ (2 + \(\frac{2}{3}\) )}]
A
\(\frac{11}{15}\)B
\(-\frac{11}{15}\)C
\(\frac{22}{15}\)D
\(-\frac{22}{15}\)Question 63
Arithmetic
If (ab + bc + ca) = 0, then what is the value of \((\frac{1}{{{a^2} - bc}} + \frac{1}{{{b^2} - ca}} + \frac{1}{{{c^2} - ab}})\) ?
A
2B
0C
1D
a + b + cQuestion 64
Arithmetic
The following pie chart shows the spending of a country on tourism in various districts during a particular year. Total spending of the country = ₹15,62,000. Study the pie chart and answer the following question. The amount spent on districts D and E exceeds that on district A and F by (in ₹):
A
1,44,700B
1,56,200C
1,34,600D
1,45,600Question 65
Arithmetic
The table below gives information regarding the number of attempts made and number of successful attempts by six candidates in the gate examination. Candidates Number of GATE exams attempted Number of exams cleared Suresh 15 - Rajesh - 5 Dinesh 20 - Mahesh 18 7 Shivaji 12 8 Thaman 17 9 The number of times Rajesh took the exam was 30% less than the number of times dinesh took it. What is the approximately percentage of times that Rajesh cleared the exam out the times that he attempted it?
A
34.01%B
31.23%C
35.71%D
32.71%Question 66
Arithmetic
A sells a car to B at a gain of 10% and B again sells it to C at a profit of 5%. If C pays ₹4,06,000 to B, what is the cost price of the car for A? (Consider integral part only)
A
₹3,50,000B
₹3,68,950C
₹3,51,515D
₹4,51,515Question 67
Arithmetic
In the following figure, ΔABC is an inscribed triangle as shown and DE is a tangent to the circle at C. If m∠ACD = 65° and m∠ACB = 35°, find the measure of m∠BAC.
A
80° B
75° C
60° D
65° Question 68
Arithmetic
One dozen books quoted at ₹120 are available at 15% discount. How many books can be bought for ₹51?
A
8B
5C
6D
7Question 69
Arithmetic
Find the compound interest on ₹35,000 in 2 years at 6% per annum, the interest being compounded half-yearly (nearest to a ₹):
A
₹4,000B
₹4,193C
₹4,393D
₹4,388Question 70
Arithmetic
Which of the following options is NOT divisible by 18?
A
571032B
732546C
245798D
459018Question 71
GK
In November 2021, who became the chairman of ICC Men’s Cricket Committee?
A
Anil KumbleB
Sachin TendulkarC
Rahul DravidD
Sourav GangulyQuestion 72
GK
How many organisations are part of ‘One Health’ Consortium, launched in October 2021?
A
15B
32C
13D
27Question 73
GK
Which of the following is NOT a correct pair?
A
Ace Against Odds - Sania MirzaB
Unbreakable - Abhinav BindraC
How I Became a Hindu - Sita Ram GoelD
Living Shadows - Aribam Syam SharmaQuestion 74
GK
Which of the following is NOT included in the value added method of calculating national income?
A
Value of final goods and services produced in economyB
Net factor income from abroadC
All value of producing enterprises in primary sectorD
Value of second-hand goodsQuestion 75
GK
Which period in India is referred to as a steady population growth period?
A
1921-1951B
1921-1941C
1921-1961D
1921-1931Question 76
GK
Who among the following Padma Bhushan Awardee dance legends has created a new dance form by the name of Bharat Nrityam?
A
Alarmel ValliB
Rukmini ArundaleC
Sonal MansinghD
Padma SubramaniamQuestion 77
GK
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Room on the Roof’?
A
Mulk Raj AnandB
RK NarayanC
Khushwant SinghD
Ruskin BondQuestion 78
GK
What is the width of the tennis court for Doubles?
A
13.57 mB
9 mC
12 mD
10.97 mQuestion 79
GK
Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with the State Legislature?
A
Part VIIB
Part VIC
Part IVD
Part VQuestion 80
GK
Which of the following are non-vascular flowerless plants in the taxonomic division of Bryophyta?
A
MossesB
PinesC
Pea plantD
FernsQuestion 81
GK
Who was awarded the Society's Royal Medal for his atomic theory in 1826?
A
Albert EinsteinB
Antoine-Laurent de LavoisierC
Roger BoscovichD
John DaltonQuestion 82
GK
Lata Mangeshkar was awarded with the Bharat Ratna in _________.
A
2003B
2001C
1997D
1999Question 83
GK
Which protein acts like a binder, holding food together and adding a ‘stretch’ property, and is found naturally in some grains, including wheat, barley, and rye?
A
ProlaminB
AlbuminC
GlutenD
GlycininQuestion 84
GK
Asad Ali Khan is a maestro of playing ________.
A
rudra veenaB
sitarC
tablaD
shehnaiQuestion 85
GK
Who among the following has authored the famous novel ‘To kill a mockingbird’?
A
Mary ShelleyB
George OrwellC
Harper LeeD
Charles DickensQuestion 86
GK
Which of the following is a white, crystalline organic acid often used as an acidulant in grape and lime-flavoured drinks, gelatine desserts, jams, jellies, and hard sour confectionery?
A
Malic acidB
Tartaric acidC
Oxalic acidD
Ascorbic acidQuestion 87
GK
The 2023 Asia Cup Cricket tournament (ODI Edition) will be organised by which of the following countries?
A
IndiaB
PakistanC
Harper LeeD
BangladeshQuestion 88
GK
Karnataka transgender dancer Manjamma Jogathi was conferred with the Padma Shri award for her contribution to _________ in 2021.
A
hip hop danceB
tap danceC
ballet danceD
folk danceQuestion 89
GK
The bacterium flagellum is composed of three major structural elements. Which of the following is NOT one of these elements?
A
TorsoB
HookC
FilamentD
BasalQuestion 90
GK
Who is the first classical dancer of foreign origin who was conferred the Padma Shri in 2006 for her contributions to Odissi?
A
Marianela NúñezB
Eiko ShinoharaC
Ileana CitaristiD
Maria KochetkovaQuestion 91
GK
Who is the Chief Economic Advisor of India appointed in January 2022?
A
V Anantha NageswaranB
Krishnamurthy SubramaniumC
Raghuram RajanD
Arvind VirmaniQuestion 92
GK
Fotu La, the Great Mountain Pass, at an altitude of 4108 m above sea level, is the highest point of which Indian state/UT?
A
LadakhB
Arunachal PradeshC
Himachal PradeshD
SikkimQuestion 93
GK
‘Born in India Made in England’ is an autobiography of Balraj Khanna. For which of the following art forms is he known?
A
TheatreB
MusicC
SculptureD
PaintingQuestion 94
GK
Who among the following Musicians was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019?
A
Asha BhosleB
Bhupen HazarikaC
Begum AkhtarD
Ravi ShankarQuestion 95
GK
In which of the following cities was Lata Mangeshkar born?
A
BombayB
SataraC
UjjainD
Indore