SSC-CHSL 2021 Questions
9 Jun 2022 • Shift 3
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Question 1
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She raced ______ towards the train.
A
crazilyB
berserkC
hecticallyD
franticallyQuestion 2
Comprehension
Complete the sentence with an appropriate synonym of the word mentioned in the bracket. Diseases like Verminosis and Mastitis only ___________ (damage) domestic cattle.
A
delightB
afflictC
relieveD
assistQuestion 3
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word. The hapless incident was a result of sheer negligence by the authorities.
A
triumphantB
joyfulC
gratefulD
ill- fatedQuestion 4
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. We have _______ long weekend ahead.
A
anB
oneC
aD
theQuestion 5
Comprehension
Spot the error in the given sentence and select the correct sentence from the options given. There were more than thirty delegates who attend the training programme last summer.
A
There are more than thirty delegates who attend the training programme last summerB
There were more than thirty delegates who attends the training programme last summer.C
There was more than thirty delegates who attend the training programme last summerD
There were more than thirty delegates who attended the training programme last summer.Question 6
Comprehension
Select the sentence which has no spelling error.
A
There are more than 3500 types of moskuitoes in the world.B
The common reaction to mosquiteo’s biting is itching.C
Female mosqueteos have a longer life than their male mates.D
Like all flies, mosquitoes also have four stages in their life.Question 7
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Simba and snowy are cute than the other puppies.
A
more cuteB
cuterC
most cuteD
cutestQuestion 8
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. Upon hearing the great achievements of the historic character, he was in a state of awed admiration and respect.
A
wonderB
awedC
wonderingD
wondermentQuestion 9
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Snail’s pace
A
Very fastB
Very slowC
Very activeD
Very sharpQuestion 10
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Hopefully, things will return to normal in the __________.
A
pastB
futureC
presentD
earlierQuestion 11
Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The teacher gave the question paper.
A
The question paper was given by the teacher.B
The question paper was being given by the teacher.C
The question paper was gave by the teacher.D
The question paper has been given by the teacher.Question 12
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The young king tried to speak, but his tongue seemed to ________ the roof of his mouth, and his lips refused to move.
A
divide toB
cleave toC
link toD
leave toQuestion 13
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. Ipshita knows many languages like French, Dutch and English, and she speaks them fluently.
A
TranslatorB
PolyglotC
BureaucratD
ProdigyQuestion 14
Comprehension
Identify the option that arranges the given parts in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. a) Jumped off the bus in front of the old woman’s home b) It was mid-morning and a very cold, bright day c) Holding a potted planted before her, a girl of fourteen d) On the outskirts of town
A
a, b, c, d,B
a, d, c, b,C
b, c, a, dD
c, a, b, dQuestion 15
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
KnowlegeB
MarinateC
CollegeD
JocularQuestion 16
Comprehension
From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence. The streets are crowded with tribal urchins in tattered jackets, bowlegged donkeys hauling firewood, steep mountain trails, and occasional palanquins for arthritic bussinessman.
A
bowleggedB
palanquinsC
urchinsD
bussinessmanQuestion 17
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. The employee took the manager’s remark with a pinch of salt.
A
Doubt the truth or value of somethingB
Distasteful and boringC
Going for the truthD
Ever ready to condemn someoneQuestion 18
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Any resemblance of a character in this book to a living person is ______ incidental.
A
absolutelyB
naturallyC
purelyD
thoroughlyQuestion 19
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. The movers and shakers
A
People who have a lot of power and influenceB
Transportation companyC
LabourersD
Travelling agencyQuestion 20
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
AppetightB
RelianceC
SuccessD
ConfidenceQuestion 21
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A
RulerB
CountryC
CityD
RuralQuestion 22
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A
densityB
bulkC
massD
thicknessQuestion 23
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3
A
industrialistB
industriousnessC
industrialD
industriesQuestion 24
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A
resistanceB
questC
flightD
discoveryQuestion 25
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A
everyB
noneC
bothD
allQuestion 26
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. ABROAD : BAILDA :: BEFORE : EBULER :: COUPLE : ?
A
OCFKLEB
OCFKELC
OCPUELD
OCUPELQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
If 28 February 2015 was Saturday, then what was the day of the week on 28 February 2021?
A
ThursdayB
FridayC
SaturdayD
SundayQuestion 28
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. 9 : 32 :: 17 : 56 :: 15 : ?
A
40B
45C
50D
35Question 29
Logical Reasoning
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 78 * 3 * 12 * 5 * 59 * 17 * 44
A
−, +, ×, −, =, ×B
÷, +, ×, −, +, =C
+, =, −, +, ×, ÷D
=, −, +, ×, −, +Question 30
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 12, 17, 29, 55, 102, 177, ?
A
288B
278C
287D
277Question 31
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 17, 34, 31, ?, 119, 714
A
130B
120C
128D
124Question 32
Logical Reasoning
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row: 2, 3, 17 Second row: 4, 6, 100 Third row: 5, 2, ? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the number into its constituent digits. For example, 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
129B
127C
125D
120Question 33
Logical Reasoning
Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? OHVY, NFSU, MDPQ, ? , KZJI
A
LAMMB
LBMMC
LBMPD
LBPQQuestion 34
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. 14 : 112 :: 24 : 312 :: 18 : ?
A
198B
180C
162D
148Question 35
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 215, 226, 210, ?, 205, 236
A
228B
231C
220D
216Question 36
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 21, 126, 131, ? , 527, 1054
A
500B
513C
524D
520Question 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'MYRA' is written as '1426192' and 'VIAAN' is written as '23102215'. How will 'VIDHI' be written in that language?
A
23105912B
23105913C
23105910D
23105911Question 38
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 '5'.
A
6B
2C
3D
1Question 39
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘SCALE’ is written as ‘UACJG’ and ‘LIGHT’ is written as ‘NGIFV’. How will ‘LIMIT’ be written in that language?
A
NOGGVB
GNOGVC
NGOVGD
NGOGVQuestion 40
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? VYU, TWS, RUQ, PSO, ?
A
MNQB
QMNC
NQMD
NMQQuestion 41
Logical Reasoning
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
A
10B
12C
8D
9Question 42
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 jacks are aces. No ace is a king. Some queens are kings. Conclusions: I. Some queens are jacks. II. Some kings are jacks. III. No jack is a king.
A
Only conclusion I follows.B
Only conclusion III follows.C
Only conclusion I and III follow.D
Only conclusion I and II follow.Question 43
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘FRIEND’ is written as ‘GQJDOC’, and ‘READER’ is written as ‘SDBCFQ’. How will ‘NUMBER’ be written in that language?
A
OTANFQB
OTNAFQC
TONAQFD
TOANQFQuestion 44
Logical Reasoning
If 29 th September 2015 was a Tuesday, then what was the day of the week on 28 th September 2019?
A
ThursdayB
SaturdayC
FridayD
WednesdayQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
If I denotes ‘÷’, J denotes ‘×’, K denotes ‘−’ and L denotes ‘+’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation? 19 L (22 J 4) K (66 I 11) L (16 J 2) = ?
A
141B
130C
133D
138Question 46
Logical Reasoning
Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the sixth term 24 : 171 :: ? :115 :: 4 : 31
A
20B
18C
16D
14Question 47
Arithmetic
The average speed of a car is \(1\frac{3}{5}\) times the average speed of a bus. A tractor covers 1150 km in 23 hours. How much distance will the car cover in 4 hours if the speed of the bus is twice the speed of the tractor?
A
540 kmB
740 kmC
440 kmD
640 kmQuestion 48
Arithmetic
If x 2 – 9x + 1 = 0, what is the value of x 8 – 6239x 4 + 1?
A
1B
0C
-1D
2Question 49
Arithmetic
(cosec θ - cot θ) 2 = ?, if 0º < θ < 90º
A
\(\rm 1-\sin \theta\over1+\cos \theta\)B
\(\rm 1-\cos \theta\over1+\cos \theta\)C
\(\rm 1+\cos \theta\over1-\cos \theta\)D
\(\rm 1+\cos \theta\over1-\sin \theta\)Question 50
Arithmetic
The weekly earnings of a shopkeeper in February 2021 are ₹21,980, ₹20,580, ₹22,380, ₹22,616, respectively. What is his average daily income in February 2021?
A
₹3,227B
₹3,120C
₹3,127D
₹3,027Question 51
Arithmetic
3 men and 7 women can complete a task in 10 days. On the other hand, 4 men and 6 women, take 8 days to complete the same task. How long will it take 10 women to complete the same task?
A
36 daysB
43 daysC
48 daysD
40 daysQuestion 52
Arithmetic
What is the volume of a cylinder with radius 15 cm and height 119 cm? (Take π = 22/7)
A
84150 cm 3B
85140 cm 3C
84510 cm 3D
85500 cm 3Question 53
Arithmetic
The pie-chart below gives the spending of a country on various sports during a particular year as percentages of total spending of all sports by the country in that year. Based on the information given in the pie-chart, find the total amount spent (in crores of rupees) by the country on volleyball and gymnastic taken together in that year, if the total spending by the country in that year on all sports taken together was ₹286 crores.
A
₹82.92 croreB
₹78.56 croreC
₹69.84 croreD
₹74.36 croreQuestion 54
Arithmetic
A table fan, passing through two hands, is sold finally at a profit of 30% of the original cost price. If the first dealer makes a profit of 25%, then the profit made by the second dealer is:
A
5%B
10%C
15%D
4%Question 55
Arithmetic
A rectangular piece of paper is 52 cm long and 22 cm wide. A cylinder is formed by rolling the paper along its breadth. Find the volume of the cylinder.[Take \(\pi\) = \(22\over7\) ]
A
1870 cm 3B
2002 cm 3C
1030 cm 3D
1290 cm 3Question 56
Arithmetic
A few boys and a few girls appeared for a test. The average score of the boys was 52, the average score of the girls was 72, while the combined average was 60. What was the ratio of the number of girls to the number of boys who took the exam??
A
3 ∶ 2B
13 ∶ 18C
18 ∶ 13D
2 ∶ 3Question 57
Arithmetic
The number 123456 is divisible by:
A
4B
14C
56D
7Question 58
Arithmetic
The given pie charts show the proportion of population and the proportion of population below poverty line of six towns P, Q, R, S, T and U in 2018. Study the pie charts and answer the question that follows. If the population of town 'U' is 12,00,000, then the population below poverty line of town 'P' is:
A
74,000B
68,000C
56,000D
72,000Question 59
Arithmetic
Anjali and Babita are running on a circular track in opposite directions from same time at same point with speeds of 8 m/sec and 6 m/sec, respectively. If the length of the circular track is 960 m, how many times at distinct points they will meet till they meet at the starting point again?
A
7 timesB
6 timesC
12 timesD
14 timesQuestion 60
Arithmetic
The value of 272 ÷ 16 + [119 ÷ {1491 ÷ 3 (21 – 13 × 8 + 4 × 3)}] is.
A
-9B
0C
8D
11Question 61
Arithmetic
Khushi went to purchase a mixer. The marked price of the mixer was ₹6,000 and 20% flat discount was offered on it by the shopkeeper. How much does Khushi have to pay for the mixer?
A
₹4,200B
₹4,500C
₹4,800D
₹5,000Question 62
Arithmetic
The ratio in which a transverse common tangent drawn to two circles with radii 4 cm and 6 cm, respectively, divides the line joining their centres is:
A
2 ∶ 3B
1 ∶ 1C
1 ∶ 2D
3 ∶ 4Question 63
Arithmetic
The table below givens the numbers of units of four different products manufactured by a company during four different months of a particular year. The total number of units manufactured in March of all four products taken together is what percentage of the total number of spoons manufactured by the company in these four given months together? Product January March May July Plate 260 300 288 232 Bowl 292 268 312 208 Spoon 284 236 220 260 Glass 228 292 232 284
A
108.4%B
109.6%C
95.78%D
10.96%Question 64
Arithmetic
The ratio of income and expenditure of a person is 8 ∶ 5. If her income increases by 25% and her expenditure increases by 28%, then what is the percentage increase in her savings?
A
18%B
20%C
\(16\frac{2}{3}\%\)D
\(22\frac{1}{2}\%\)Question 65
Arithmetic
The annual salary of Suhas has increased from ₹18,00,000 to ₹22,00,000. What is the percentage increase? (Correct to two decimal places)
A
33.33%B
18.18%C
81.81%D
22.22%Question 66
Arithmetic
A man borrows a sum of ₹1,025 and pays back in two equal yearly instalments. If the rate of interest is 5% p.a, compounded yearly, then how much is each instalments?
A
₹425.25B
₹525.32C
₹451.32D
₹551.25Question 67
Arithmetic
Find the mean proportional between 0.04 and 0.0036.
A
0.012B
0.12C
0.0012D
0.004Question 68
Arithmetic
Evaluate 107 × 93.
A
10047B
9951C
10049D
9953Question 69
Arithmetic
Simplify: (a -1 + b -1 ) ÷ (a -3 + b -3 )
A
\(ab\over(a^2 -ab +b^2)\)B
\(a^3b^3\over(a^2 - ab +b^2)\)C
\(a^2b^2\over(a^2 +ab +b^2)\)D
\(a^2b^2\over(a^2 - ab +b^2)\)Question 70
Arithmetic
The length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is 37 cm and the length of one of its other two sides is 12 cm. What is the area of the triangle?
A
222 cm 2B
204 cm 2C
216 cm 2D
210 cm 2Question 71
Arithmetic
A washing machine marked at ₹28,000 is sold at two successive discounts of 15% and 10%. An additional discount of 5% is offered for cash payment. The selling price of the washing machine at cash payment is:
A
₹21,458B
₹19,568C
₹20,349D
₹18,851Question 72
GK
Which of the following is NOT correct regarding the election of Vice-President?
A
He/she is qualified for election as a member of the House of People.B
He/she is qualified for election as a member of the Council of States.C
He/she has completed the age of 35 years of age.D
He/she must be a citizen of India.Question 73
GK
Which of the following autobiographies is written by the great Indian santoor player Shiv Kumar Sharma in 2002?
A
The Life of a MusicianB
That Long SilenceC
Journey with a Hundred Strings: My Life in MusicD
Abba - God’s greatest Gift to UsQuestion 74
GK
Which of the following does NOT create any corresponding liability for the government? a. Revenue receipts b. Capital receipts
A
Both (a) and (b)B
Only (b)C
Only (a)D
Neither (a) nor (b)Question 75
GK
India finished its best-ever performance at World Athletics U20 Championship at Nairobi in August 2021 with:
A
1 gold and 2 silver medalsB
2 silver and 1 bronze medalsC
1 silver and 2 bronze medalsD
3 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medalsQuestion 76
GK
Tanvi Shah, an Indian musician to bring home a Grammy has been conferred the award for which of the following contributions?
A
Best Arrangement (Instruments and Vocals)B
Best Instrumental CompositionC
Best song written for Visual MediaD
Album of the yearQuestion 77
GK
Rashtriya Kalidas Samman was conferred to which of the following personalities in 2019-20?
A
Shanta DhananjayanB
Priya SisodiaC
Sunaina HazarilalD
Sanjaya DhawaleQuestion 78
GK
Which of the following novels is NOT written by the famous Hindi writer Premchand?
A
IdgahB
MansarovarC
Kashi Ka AssiD
GodaanQuestion 79
GK
Which Act was enacted in India with the aim of curbing illegal trade in wildlife and derivative parts?
A
Environment Protection Act, 1986B
Forest Conservation Act, 1980C
Biological Diversity Act, 2002D
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972Question 80
GK
The Winter Olympics games 2022 was organised by which of the following city from 4 February to 20 February 2022?
A
BrasiliaB
BeijingC
MoscowD
StockholmQuestion 81
GK
Guru Debaprasad Das Awardee Durga Charan Ranbir is a teacher and performer of which of the following classical dance forms?
A
KathakB
KathakaliC
ManipuriD
OdissiQuestion 82
GK
Who among the following Hindustani classical instrumentalists won the Grammy Award in 1993 for his album ‘A Meeting by The River' with Ry Cooder?
A
Zakir HussainB
Ricky KejC
AR RahmanD
Vishwa Mohan BhattQuestion 83
GK
Manjusree Chatterjee was awarded the honour of Padma Shri in 2019 for which of the following styles of dance?
A
ManipuriB
KathakaliC
KuchipudiD
KathakQuestion 84
GK
Hafiz Ali Khan was an Indian __________ player of the Bangash gharana.
A
sarangiB
fluteC
sarodD
santoorQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following is an autobiography of the Indian boxer, Mary Kom?
A
Unbreakable: An AutobiographyB
Undisputed TruthC
Playing it My WayD
The Test of My LifeQuestion 86
GK
What is a good way to measure the population density of fishes found in lakes?
A
The number of fish caught per trapB
The number of tadpoles trappedC
The oxygen densityD
The growth of zooplanktonsQuestion 87
GK
Who among the following personalities was awarded the Padma Shri in 2021 for contributions to Folk dance ?
A
Manjamma JogathiB
Tulsi GowdaC
Dr Sindhutai SapkalD
RangammalQuestion 88
GK
According to Köppen's climate classification scheme, dry climates are subdivided using the capital letter S for semi-arid regions or steppe and W for ________ region.
A
highlandB
desertC
winter dryD
wetQuestion 89
GK
As of March 2021, which state of India formulated a new education scheme that will facilitate the upgradation and modernisation of the education sector in the state comprehensively, at a total cost of ₹4,000 crores?
A
Tamil NaduB
GujaratC
TelanganaD
OdishaQuestion 90
GK
Which river in India flows through a rift valley?
A
PeriyarB
NarmadaC
PengangaD
SonQuestion 91
GK
In 1972, ________ coined the term ‘pyramid of numbers' that represented the total numbers of individuals (population) present in each trophic level.
A
Eugene OdumB
Ernst HaeckelC
Arthur TansleyD
Charles EltonQuestion 92
GK
With reference to the major regions of the northern plains, Bhabar is:
A
the older alluvium along the river beds forming terraces higher than the flood plainB
a narrow belt of about 8 to 16 km that runs in the west-east direction along the foot of the Himalayas from the river Indus to TeestaC
composed of newer alluvium and forms flood plains along the river banksD
a broad long zone of northern India and southern Nepal running parallel to the lower ranges of the HimalayasQuestion 93
GK
Which of the following launched People's Plan Campaign 2021- Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas in September 2021?
A
Ministry of FinanceB
Ministry of TourismC
Ministry of Panchayati RajD
Ministry of Home AffairsQuestion 94
GK
Who among the following was the founder of the Banaras Gharana of the style of khayal singing?
A
Ustad Inayat KhanB
Pandit Gopal MishraC
Ustad Mamman KhanD
Ustad Chajju KhanQuestion 95
GK
Areas like the southern part of Gujarat, eastern Tamil Nadu, northeast peninsula covering Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, and East Madhya Pradesh receive rainfall between _________.
A
200-300 cmB
250-350 cmC
50-100 cmD
100-200 cmQuestion 96
GK
In which of the following years was India the host of the Asian Games?
A
1994 and 2010B
1951 and 1986C
1982 and 1994D
1951 and 1982