SSC-CHSL 2021 Questions

9 Jun 2022 • Shift 1

95 Questions AvailableTake as Test
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
Comparisson
B
Compasison
C
Comparison
D
Comparision
Question 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 corruption
B
As long as
C
in India
D
there can be no progress
Question 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 transfer
B
have asked to be transferred
C
having ask to be transferred
D
have been ask to be transferring
Question 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
Synonym
B
Metonymy
C
Antonym
D
Toponym
Question 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 beat
C
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 person
B
Treacherous person
C
Sensitive person
D
Successful person
Question 7
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Meritorious
B
Traumatic
C
Stigmatic
D
Exggibitionistic
Question 8
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Get one’s dander up

A
Rush into someone
B
get into a difficult situation
C
Lose one’s temper
D
To glare venomously
Question 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 girls
B
in the card games tonight
C
will try his luck
D
in the family
Question 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
Host
B
Horde
C
Heap
D
Haul
Question 12
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The world is constantly living in risk, uncertainty and fear of _________.

A
life
B
body
C
nature
D
death
Question 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
hereditary
B
forts
C
garisioned
D
military
Question 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
ABCD
B
DCBA
C
BDCA
D
CBAD
Question 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
claimed
B
president
C
immune
D
prosecution
Question 17
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Renounce

A
Embrace
B
Ignore
C
Overlook
D
Abjure
Question 18
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Immigration
B
Administrator
C
Admission
D
Exploistation
Question 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 run
B
plays quick and slow
C
plays run and stop
D
plays fast and loose
Question 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 tolerance
Question 21
Comprehension

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

A
political
B
cultural
C
social
D
economic
Question 22
Comprehension

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

A
diametrically
B
explicitly
C
solely
D
inextricably
Question 23
Comprehension

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

A
fitness
B
flatness
C
fineness
D
fatness
Question 24
Comprehension

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

A
perceive
B
consider
C
prioritise
D
foresee
Question 25
Comprehension

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

A
may
B
must
C
could
D
can
Question 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
BSEBKGATT
B
BSEBKGAST
C
BSEBKFATT
D
BSEBKRATT
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 132, 133, 129, 156, 140, 265, ?

A
282
B
229
C
292
D
299
Question 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 follows
B
Only conclusions I and II follow
C
Only conclusions I and III follow
D
Only conclusion II follows
Question 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
EKVPLAY
B
EKUPLAY
C
EKWPLAY
D
EJVPLAY
Question 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
2
B
4
C
6
D
3
Question 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
151
B
149
C
138
D
145
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 192, 408, 283, 347, 320, ?

A
347
B
324
C
308
D
328
Question 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
KYLCUQI
B
UCLKYQI
C
KLYCQUI
D
KQICUYL
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? AAVR, XEQX, ?, RMGJ, OQBP

A
UIDL
B
USRE
C
USER
D
UILD
Question 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 : 41
B
4 : 21
C
8 : 70
D
7 : 54
Question 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 8
B
12 and 6
C
8 and 6
D
12 and 11
Question 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
92
B
97
C
87
D
102
Question 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
133
B
111
C
131
D
113
Question 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
13
B
33
C
21
D
25
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? XQNH, YOQD, ZMTZ, ?, BIZR

A
AWKV
B
AKVW
C
AKWV
D
WAKV
Question 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
146
B
234
C
456
D
100
Question 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
YLIMAF
B
YLIMBE
C
YLINAF
D
YLJMBG
Question 44
Logical Reasoning

If 13 January 2006 is a Friday, then what will be the day of the week on 28 March 2008?

A
Sunday
B
Friday
C
Saturday
D
Monday
Question 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 law
B
Mother
C
Sister
D
Daughter
Question 46
Arithmetic

If 2z = x + y, then the value of \(\frac{x}{x - z} + \frac{y}{y - z}\)  is:

A
0
B
1
C
2
D
5
Question 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 ∶ 5
B
2 ∶ 3
C
1 ∶ 1
D
5 ∶ 3
Question 49
Arithmetic

If P varies directly as Q, and P = 227 when Q = 232, find P when Q = 116.

A
120.5
B
113.5
C
132
D
118
Question 50
Arithmetic

If x - y = 25 and xy = 78, then what is the value of x 2 + y 2 ?

A
625
B
781
C
103
D
756
Question 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
19
B
18
C
15
D
17
Question 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 m
B
240 m
C
250 m
D
225 m
Question 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
20
B
10
C
6
D
12
Question 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 2
B
366.32  cm 2
C
166.32 cm 2
D
466.32  cm 2
Question 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
₹67,200
B
₹68,200
C
₹66,800
D
₹67,800
Question 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 kg
B
127 kg
C
117 kg
D
77 kg
Question 60
Arithmetic

If 15 people take 5 days to complete a job, in how many days can 25 people finish that work?

A
2
B
4
C
3
D
1
Question 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 2
B
343  cm 2
C
563  cm 2
D
195  cm 2
Question 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
2
B
0
C
1
D
a + b + c
Question 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
1,44,700
B
1,56,200
C
1,34,600
D
1,45,600
Question 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
₹3,50,000
B
₹3,68,950
C
₹3,51,515
D
₹4,51,515
Question 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
8
B
5
C
6
D
7
Question 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
₹4,000
B
₹4,193
C
₹4,393
D
₹4,388
Question 70
Arithmetic

Which of the following options is NOT divisible by 18?

A
571032
B
732546
C
245798
D
459018
Question 71
GK

In November 2021, who became the chairman of ICC Men’s Cricket Committee?

A
Anil Kumble
B
Sachin Tendulkar
C
Rahul Dravid
D
Sourav Ganguly
Question 72
GK

How many organisations are part of ‘One Health’ Consortium, launched in October 2021?

A
15
B
32
C
13
D
27
Question 73
GK

Which of the following is NOT a correct pair?

A
Ace Against Odds - Sania Mirza
B
Unbreakable - Abhinav Bindra
C
How I Became a Hindu - Sita Ram Goel
D
Living Shadows - Aribam Syam Sharma
Question 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 economy
B
Net factor income from abroad
C
All value of producing enterprises in primary sector
D
Value of second-hand goods
Question 75
GK

Which period in India is referred to as a steady population growth period?

A
1921-1951
B
1921-1941
C
1921-1961
D
1921-1931
Question 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 Valli
B
Rukmini Arundale
C
Sonal Mansingh
D
Padma Subramaniam
Question 77
GK

Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Room on the Roof’?

A
Mulk Raj Anand
B
RK Narayan
C
Khushwant Singh
D
Ruskin Bond
Question 78
GK

What is the width of the tennis court for Doubles?

A
13.57 m
B
9 m
C
12 m
D
10.97 m
Question 79
GK

Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with the State Legislature?

A
Part VII
B
Part VI
C
Part IV
D
Part V
Question 80
GK

Which of the following are non-vascular flowerless plants in the taxonomic division of Bryophyta?

A
Mosses
B
Pines
C
Pea plant
D
Ferns
Question 81
GK

Who was awarded the Society's Royal Medal for his atomic theory in 1826?

A
Albert Einstein
B
Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier
C
Roger Boscovich
D
John Dalton
Question 82
GK

Lata Mangeshkar was awarded with the Bharat Ratna in _________.

A
2003
B
2001
C
1997
D
1999
Question 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
Prolamin
B
Albumin
C
Gluten
D
Glycinin
Question 84
GK

Asad Ali Khan is a maestro of playing ________.

A
rudra veena
B
sitar
C
tabla
D
shehnai
Question 85
GK

Who among the following has authored the famous novel ‘To kill a mockingbird’?

A
Mary Shelley
B
George Orwell
C
Harper Lee
D
Charles Dickens
Question 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 acid
B
Tartaric acid
C
Oxalic acid
D
Ascorbic acid
Question 87
GK

The 2023 Asia Cup Cricket tournament (ODI Edition) will be organised by which of the following countries?

A
India
B
Pakistan
C
Harper Lee
D
Bangladesh
Question 88
GK

Karnataka transgender dancer Manjamma Jogathi was conferred with the Padma Shri award for her contribution to _________ in 2021.

A
hip hop dance
B
tap dance
C
ballet dance
D
folk dance
Question 89
GK

The bacterium flagellum is composed of three major structural elements. Which of the following is NOT one of these elements?

A
Torso
B
Hook
C
Filament
D
Basal
Question 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 Núñez
B
Eiko Shinohara
C
Ileana Citaristi
D
Maria Kochetkova
Question 91
GK

Who is the Chief Economic Advisor of India appointed in January 2022?

A
V Anantha Nageswaran
B
Krishnamurthy Subramanium
C
Raghuram Rajan
D
Arvind Virmani
Question 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
Ladakh
B
Arunachal Pradesh
C
Himachal Pradesh
D
Sikkim
Question 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
Theatre
B
Music
C
Sculpture
D
Painting
Question 94
GK

Who among the following Musicians was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019?

A
Asha Bhosle
B
Bhupen Hazarika
C
Begum Akhtar
D
Ravi Shankar
Question 95
GK

In which of the following cities was Lata Mangeshkar born?

A
Bombay
B
Satara
C
Ujjain
D
Indore