SSC-CHSL 2024 Questions

1 Jul 2024 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Comprehension

The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. She always / likes to / show on / her wealth.

A
her wealth.
B
she always
C
show on
D
likes to
Question 2
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Hard had she / thrown the basketball / when it fell / on the ground.

A
when it fell
B
thrown the basketball
C
on the ground
D
Hard had she
Question 3
Comprehension

Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error. If it will rain tomorrow, I will stay at home .

A
I will
B
If it
C
will rain
D
at home
Question 4
Comprehension

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic; it is believed to be written around 500 BC to 100 BC.

A
believed to be written
B
Ramayana is an ancient
C
around 500 BC to 100 BC.
D
Sanskrit epic; it is
Question 5
Comprehension

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

A
sowed
B
scattered
C
threw
D
buried
Question 6
Comprehension

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

A
deep
B
shallow
C
grounded
D
profound
Question 7
Comprehension

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

A
rooted
B
minded
C
controlled
D
drove
Question 8
Comprehension

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

A
uprooted
B
banished
C
evolved
D
collapsed
Question 9
Comprehension

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

A
complicated
B
dissolved
C
united
D
classified
Question 10
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Defeat’ in the given sentence. The first battle of Panipat was fought on 21 April 1526, where Babur introduced canon warfare and was able to gain victory on Delhi and subjugated sultanate ruler Ibrahim Lodi.

A
subjugated
B
warfare
C
gain
D
victory
Question 11
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. The committee deposed him from his office.

A
Promoted
B
Interacted
C
Demolished
D
Segregated
Question 12
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. At one’s fingertips

A
To be unaware of something
B
To have complete knowledge
C
Out of reach
D
To take revenge
Question 13
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. Ria is liked by everyone as she is very amicable .

A
Dangerous
B
Unfriendly
C
Stupid
D
Hateful
Question 14
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. It took 4 hours straight to ___________ the deal with the regional company.

A
perform
B
get
C
stop
D
close
Question 15
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. Teja followed his friend’s advice so now he is in deep water .

A
In dilemma
B
In good position
C
In trouble
D
In deep thoughts
Question 16
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The road which connecting the two states is overcrowded.

A
connects
B
connected
C
has connecting
D
have connected
Question 17
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Beautiful

A
Stingy
B
Ugly
C
Slimy
D
Pungent
Question 18
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Aquire
B
Congratulate
C
Category
D
Hygiene
Question 19
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Language interacts with all aspects of human life and society.

A
intermingles
B
co-operates
C
interrelates
D
disconnects
Question 20
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. The rocky terrain made the hike difficult and strenuous .

A
Easy
B
Demanding
C
Lively
D
Intense
Question 21
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can replace the bracketed word segment in the following sentence. Children should avoid giving out personal details online (which will) identify them or their location.

A
whichever can
B
that could
C
which might lead
D
what will
Question 22
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Hospital for people with mental illnesses

A
Asylum
B
Shelter
C
Druggist
D
Hangar
Question 23
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. As I have no time to discuss the points, so I wrote a email to her .

A
so I wrote a e-mail to her
B
I wrote an email to her
C
so I wrote an e-mail for her
D
I write an email to her
Question 24
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence. A distinguished academecian, Amartya Sen has taught in India, Britain and the United States.

A
Britain
B
Taught
C
Distinguished
D
Academecian
Question 25
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Resistance

A
Tolerance
B
Tenderness
C
Awareness
D
Reliance
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

If 'T' stands for '×', 'M' stands for '+', 'K' stands for '÷' and 'G' stands for '-', what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 100 K 5 M 73 T 48 M 56 G 23 = ?

A
3560
B
3575
C
3500
D
3557
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

Based on the alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster does not belong to that group? (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.)

A
QNL
B
ROL
C
WTQ
D
LIF
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

What would be the word on the opposite side of 'Blue' if the given sheet is folded to form a cube?

A
Red
B
White
C
Pink
D
Black
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

How many squares are there in the given figure?

A
9
B
12
C
11
D
10
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language. 'messages are encrypted' is written as 'tg gc mz' and 'are you coming' is written as 'ze fp mz'. How is 'are' written in the given language?

A
gc
B
fp
C
ze
D
mz
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

What will come in the place of '?' in the following equation, if '+' and '÷' are interchanged and '×' and '-' are interchanged? 21 + 3 - 7 ÷ 11 × 4 = ?

A
48
B
51
C
56
D
63
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

In this question, 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 conclusion(s) logically follows/follow from the statements. Statements: All rings are earrings. Some rings are chains. All chains are bangles. Conclusions: I. Some rings are bangles. II. Some earrings are bangles. III. Some chains are earrings.

A
All conclusions I, II and III follow.
B
Both conclusions II and III follow.
C
Both conclusions I and II follow.
D
Both conclusions I and III follow.
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

If ‘Z’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘Q’ stands for ‘×’, ‘H’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘E’ stands for ‘–’, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 17 H 23 Q 42 Z 7 E 13 = ?

A
975
B
688
C
785
D
142
Question 34
Logical Reasoning

11 is related to 55 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 22 is related to 110.To which of the following is 44 related following the same logic? (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
210
B
220
C
200
D
230
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 54 58.7 64.4 71.1 78.8 ?

A
85.1
B
84.4
C
86.8
D
87.5
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 162, 167, 172, 177, 182, ?

A
187
B
185
C
188
D
186
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word) Hand : Wrist

A
Foot : Ankle
B
Ear : Hair
C
Skull : Stomach
D
Muscle : Bone
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

If 6 May 2005 is a Friday, then what will the day of the week on 25 September 2018?

A
Friday
B
Sunday
C
Tuesday
D
Thursday
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

If 15 December 2006 is a Friday, then what will the day of the week on 13 October 2009?

A
Saturday
B
Friday
C
Monday
D
Tuesday
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.) Continue - Interrupt

A
Safe - Secure
B
Connect - Join
C
Cow - Buffalo
D
Attic - Common
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

‘Q + R’ means ‘Q is the father of R’ ‘Q – R’ means ‘Q is the wife of R’ ‘Q × R’ means ‘Q is the brother of R’ ‘Q ÷ R’ means ‘Q is the daughter of R’. What does ‘ M – N + O’ mean?

A
M is the daughter of O
B
M is the mother of O
C
M is the father of O
D
M is the brother of O
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. KJ_HIJKI_JM_EJ_K

A
IGJO
B
GIJO
C
KJOM
D
IMKR
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (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 /subtracting /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) (21, 34, 76) (39, 26, 104)

A
(25, 31, 108)
B
(28, 23, 79)
C
(37, 43, 127)
D
(34, 25, 102)
Question 44
Logical Reasoning

What should come in place of? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? ZRJ EUK JXL ? TDN

A
OAM
B
WNE
C
HST
D
QHR
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'KIOSK' is coded as 'LJRTL' and 'FLAME' is coded as 'GMDNF. What is the code for 'ENJOY' in the given code language?

A
GNMRY
B
EMOQY
C
FOMPZ
D
ENOQZ
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

What would be the letter on the opposite side of 'K' if the given sheet is folded to form a cube?

A
M
B
L
C
H
D
I
Question 47
Arithmetic

If sin θ = \((2 x y)/(x^2+y^2)\) , then the value of tan θ is:

A
\((x^2-y^2)/(x^2+y^2)\)
B
\((2 x y)/(x^2-y^2)\)
C
\((x^2+y^2)/(x^2-y^2)\)
D
\((x^2-y^2)/(2 x y)\)
Question 48
Arithmetic

If 2 3 : 8 5.06 :: 8 -4.06 : x, find the value of x.

A
1
B
1/2 3
C
2 3
D
0
Question 49
Arithmetic

The age of the older of two boys is thrice that of the younger. 9 years ago it was five times that of the younger. Find the present age of each.

A
15 years, 45 years
B
12 years, 36 years
C
18 years, 54 years
D
17 years, 51 years
Question 50
Arithmetic

A person drives 110 miles at 55 miles per hour, he drives the next 120 miles at 60 miles per hour, and then he drives the next 60 miles in an hour. What is his average speed for the entire journey in miles per hour ?

A
63
B
60
C
58
D
55
Question 51
Arithmetic

PQ is a diameter of a circle with centre O. The tangents at R meets PQ produced at A. If ∠RPQ = 27º, then measure of ∠RQP is:

A
27º
B
54º
C
153º
D
63º
Question 52
Arithmetic

The value of ((7+8 × 7 ÷ 8+7 ÷ 7 ÷ 7)/(3+3 × 3 ÷ 3+5 ÷ 5 ÷ 5)) is:

A
\(1\frac{81}{217} \)
B
\(3\frac{27}{217}\)
C
\(2\frac{61}{217}\)
D
\(1 \frac{31}{217}\)
Question 53
Arithmetic

The surface areas of two spheres are in the ratio 25 : 36. What is the ratio of their volumes?

A
36/125
B
36/115
C
125/216
D
25/36
Question 54
Arithmetic

The following bar graph shows the sales (in thousands) of magazines from six branches (A, B, C, D, E and F) of a publishing company during two consecutive years 2021 and 2022. What percent of the average sales of branches A, B and C in 2022 is the average sales of branches A, C and F in 2021?

A
86.2%
B
87.5%
C
88.4%
D
82.3%
Question 55
Arithmetic

Reshma took a loan of Rs. 12,00,000 with simple interest for as many years as the rate of interest. If she paid Rs. 9,72,000 as interest at the end of the loan period, what was the rate of interest per annum ?

A
8.7%
B
7.5%
C
9%
D
8%
Question 56
Arithmetic

In a ∆ABC, two medians AD and BE intersect at G at right angles. If AD = 18 cm and BE = 12 cm, then the length of BD is equal to:

A
20 cm
B
15 cm
C
10 cm
D
8 cm
Question 57
Arithmetic

If 18 toys out of 75 toys are for boys and the rest are for girls, what is the percentage of girls toys?

A
57%
B
76%
C
67%
D
18%
Question 58
Arithmetic

What is the value of the following expression \(\frac{4}{7} \times 4\frac{1}{2} \div 5\frac{1}{3} \text{of}~ 2\frac{1}{2}-(7\frac{7}{8}\div5\frac{1}{9}~\text{of}~9\frac{9}{20})+\frac{1}{2}\)

A
\(\frac{1759}{3250}\)
B
\(\frac{1093}{111}\)
C
\(\frac{1113}{856}\)
D
\(\frac{853}{1610}\)
Question 59
Arithmetic

Find the number when successively divided by 3,5, and 7 leaves the remainder 2,1, and 3, respectively, and the last quotient is 3.

A
367
B
360
C
365
D
362
Question 60
Arithmetic

Ram travelled an equal distance with the speed of 40 km/hr, 45 km/hr and 60 km/hr. What is the average speed of Ram during the whole journey? Correct to two decimal places.

A
46.96 km/hr
B
94.66 km/hr
C
66.94 km/hr
D
64.96 km/hr
Question 61
Arithmetic

A and B can do a piece of work in eight days and B alone can do it in 16 days. In how many days, can A do it alone?

A
18 days
B
24 days
C
16 days
D
10 days
Question 62
Arithmetic

Ravi sells his goods at a 25% loss on cost price but uses 45% less weight. What is his percentage profit or loss?

A
Loss, \(47\frac{9}{10}\) %
B
Profit, \(36\frac{4}{11}\) %
C
Profit, \(47\frac{9}{10}\) %
D
Loss, \(36\frac{4}{11}\) %
Question 63
Arithmetic

The sides of a cuboid are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5 and its surface area is equal to the surface area of the cube with side 6 units. What is the approximate volume of the cuboid?

A
210
B
150
C
180
D
240
Question 64
Arithmetic

Three persons ran for office and got, 1136, 7636 and 11628 votes, respectively. What was the winning candidate's percentage of the total votes?

A
59%
B
61%
C
57%
D
52%
Question 65
Arithmetic

Study the given three-dimensional chart and answer the question that follows. The chart details the sale of fruits in different months. In which month was the sale of Melons the lowest and by how much was it more than the sale of Oranges in that month?

A
June, 3
B
May, 3
C
April, 3
D
June, 4
Question 66
Arithmetic

The following graph shows the production (in thousands) of two types (A and B) of cars by a company over the years 2016 to 2021. In how many of the given years was the production of type A cars more than the average production of this type car in the given years?

A
2
B
4
C
1
D
3
Question 67
Arithmetic

In a circle, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which AE is drawn parallel to CD, and BA is produced to F. If ∠ABC = 85º and ∠FAE = 24º, find the value of ∠BCD.

A
115º
B
119º
C
124º
D
125º
Question 68
Arithmetic

The price of an electric bike was Rs. 1,25,000 last year. This year, its price got decreased by 30%. What is the price (in Rs.) of the electric bike this year?

A
86,000
B
87,000
C
87,500
D
86,500
Question 69
Arithmetic

The respective ratio between numerical values of the curved surface area and the volume of a right circular cylinder is 2 ∶ 3. If the respective ratio between the radius and the height of the cylinder is 3 ∶ 7, what is the total surface area of the cylinder?

A
45π cm 2
B
60π cm 2
C
62π cm 2
D
65π cm 2
Question 70
Arithmetic

Two circles touch each other at a point O. AB is a simple common tangent to both the circles touching at point A and point B. If radii of the circles are 9 cm and 4 cm, then find AB.

A
24 cm
B
144 cm
C
12 cm
D
72 cm
Question 71
Arithmetic

The given table shows the marks obtained by 100 students out of 50 marks in Mathematics and Physics in an examination. Marks/Subjects 40 or above 30 or above 20 or above 10 or above 0 or above Mathematics 9 32 80 92 100 Physics 4 21 66 81 100 Average 7 27 73 87 100 If at least 60% marks in Physics are required for pursuing higher studies in Physics, how many students will be eligible to pursue higher studies in Physics?

A
66
B
81
C
21
D
27
Question 72
GK

_________ is one of the first criticism of the caste system written by Mahatma Phule and published in the year 1873.

A
Gulami Ki Kahani
B
Gulamgiri
C
Jati ka Unmoolan
D
Bharat Mein Jaati Evam Prajaati
Question 73
GK

Which of the following dances developed in the monasteries of Assam?

A
Kathak
B
Kuchipudi
C
Sattriya
D
Bharatanatyam
Question 74
GK

Which power were the Badami (or Vatapi) Chalukyas originally subjects of?

A
Hoysalas
B
Pandyas
C
Pallavas
D
Kadambas
Question 75
GK

The song ‘Teri mitti’ is from which of the following movies?

A
Rajniti
B
Satya Mev Jayte
C
Jai Ho
D
Kesari
Question 76
GK

Which of the following is NOT one of the main pillars of the ‘Namami Gange Programme’, launched by the Government of India in 2014?

A
River Linkage Development
B
Industrial Effluent Monitoring
C
River-Front Development
D
Sewerage Treatment Infrastructure
Question 77
GK

Mohammad Yunus established which of the following banks in 1983?

A
Union Bank
B
Grameen Bank
C
Indian Bank
D
State Bank
Question 78
GK

When was the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) launched by the Government of India?

A
2000
B
1991
C
1995
D
1999
Question 79
GK

Which is, by far, the closest dwarf planet orbiting at only 2.8 times Earth’s distance from the sun?

A
Makemake
B
Pluto
C
Eris
D
Ceres
Question 80
GK

The default width of a column in MS-Excel is:

A
7 characters
B
8 characters
C
6 characters
D
9 characters
Question 81
GK

In which year did Robert Brown observe the zigzag movement of colloidal particles in solution?

A
1826
B
1828
C
1829
D
1827
Question 82
GK

Which of the following statements is correct about the Five-Year Plan?

A
All Five-Year Plans have equal rates of growth.
B
The Planning Commission was constituted in 1951.
C
The President was the ex-officio chairperson of the Planning Commission.
D
The first Five-Year Plan was started in 1951.
Question 83
GK

According to the National Crime Records Bureau data, from 2016 to 2019, suicide cases due to unemployment have increased by _________.

A
21%
B
18%
C
20%
D
24%
Question 84
GK

Who was the chief coordinator for the G20 summit which held in India in 2023?

A
Vijay Gokhale
B
Harsh Vardhan Shringla
C
S Jaishankar
D
Vinay Kwatra
Question 85
GK

In year 2023, the Government of India launched which of the following schemes to bring Indian-origin researchers to higher educational institutions in the country?

A
VAIBHAV
B
SEEKHO
C
AMANTRAN
D
VAPSI
Question 86
GK

Which of the following are needed for Skype to function on a computer? 1) A web cam 2) A microphone 3) A speaker

A
1, 2 and 3
B
Only 1 and 2
C
Only 2 and 3
D
Only 1 and 3
Question 87
GK

In the given main characteristics of farming which is NOT a characteristic of the Indian commercial farming?

A
Insecticides and pesticides
B
Chemical fertilisers
C
High yielding variety seeds
D
Slash and burn
Question 88
GK

ICC World Cup (cricket) 2023 was hosted by ________.

A
India and Bangladesh
B
India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
C
India and Sri Lanka
D
India
Question 89
GK

‘Hampi Utsava,’ which is celebrated in Karnataka, is also called ____________. The festival that captures the pomp, splendour and glory of the historical period of Karnataka is celebrated over a week.

A
Nritya Mahotsav
B
Sarhul Mahotsava
C
Vijaya Utsava
D
Rajasi Utsava
Question 90
GK

Who among the followings won gold at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) junior world cup 2023?

A
Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu
B
Dhanush Srikanth
C
Umamahesh Maddineni
D
Mahesh Pasupathy Anandakumar
Question 91
GK

Which of the following is NOT a stringed instrument?

A
Guitar
B
Violin
C
Flute
D
Mandolin
Question 92
GK

According to Global Multidimensional poverty index (2022), which of the following groups of states is included in top 10 poorest states of India?

A
Manipur and Nagaland
B
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
C
Punjab and Gujarat
D
Meghalaya and Madhya Pradesh
Question 93
GK

Which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution is described as the ‘Magna Carta of India’?

A
Part II
B
Part III
C
Part IV
D
Part I
Question 94
GK

Which of the following statements about eutrophication is correct?

A
It happens when too less nitrogen is present in the water, causing reduced growth of plants and algae.
B
It is a beneficial process for environment restoration.
C
It happens when too much nitrogen enriches the water, causing excessive growth of plants and algae.
D
It happens when too much carbon enriches the water, causing excessive growth of bacteria and reduced growth of plants.
Question 95
GK

On 26 January 1950 India became:

A
a socialist and secular state
B
an independent state
C
a unitary state
D
a sovereign, democratic, republic state
Question 96
GK

Nehru Institute of Mountaineering is located at ________.

A
Jammuand Kashmir
B
Leh
C
Uttarakhand
D
Himachal Pradesh