SSC-CHSL 2024 Questions
10 Jul 2024 • Shift 2
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Question 1
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Since childhood, Monty / ate his food / fast and he / will not change.
A
Since childhood, MontyB
fast and heC
will not changeD
ate his foodQuestion 2
Comprehension
The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. After your insistence, / my sister / checked / a mailbox again.
A
a mailbox againB
After your insistence,C
my sisterD
checkedQuestion 3
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. In order to connect / these themes to a wider / historical context, Rahul go / beyond aesthetic analysis.
A
these themes to a widerB
historical context, Rahul goC
In order to connectD
beyond aesthetic analysisQuestion 4
Comprehension
The following sentence has been divided into four parts. Identify the part that contains an error. (A)It is sad / (B) that you / (C) are believing / (D) in superstitious rituals.
A
BB
CC
DD
AQuestion 5
Comprehension
Comprehension In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. There is nothing more (1)_________ than when you sit down at your table to study with the most sincere of intentions and instead of being able to finish the task at hand you find your thoughts (2)_________. However, there are certain techniques that you can use to (3)______ your concentration. To begin with, one should (4)______ to create the physical environment that is conducive to (5)_____ thought. Sub Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A
frustratingB
excitingC
interestingD
surprisingQuestion 6
Comprehension
Comprehension In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. There is nothing more (1)_________ than when you sit down at your table to study with the most sincere of intentions and instead of being able to finish the task at hand you find your thoughts (2)_________. However, there are certain techniques that you can use to (3)______ your concentration. To begin with, one should (4)______ to create the physical environment that is conducive to (5)_____ thought. Sub Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A
wanderingB
interestingC
tiringD
worryingQuestion 7
Comprehension
Comprehension In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. There is nothing more (1)_________ than when you sit down at your table to study with the most sincere of intentions and instead of being able to finish the task at hand you find your thoughts (2)_________. However, there are certain techniques that you can use to (3)______ your concentration. To begin with, one should (4)______ to create the physical environment that is conducive to (5)_____ thought. Sub Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A
enhanceB
commitC
discoverD
convinceQuestion 8
Comprehension
Comprehension In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. There is nothing more (1)_________ than when you sit down at your table to study with the most sincere of intentions and instead of being able to finish the task at hand you find your thoughts (2)_________. However, there are certain techniques that you can use to (3)______ your concentration. To begin with, one should (4)______ to create the physical environment that is conducive to (5)_____ thought. Sub Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A
attemptB
imagineC
announceD
leadQuestion 9
Comprehension
Comprehension In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. There is nothing more (1)_________ than when you sit down at your table to study with the most sincere of intentions and instead of being able to finish the task at hand you find your thoughts (2)_________. However, there are certain techniques that you can use to (3)______ your concentration. To begin with, one should (4)______ to create the physical environment that is conducive to (5)_____ thought. Sub Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A
focussedB
joyfulC
cautiousD
dazzlingQuestion 10
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate idiom to fill the blank in the given situation. They were waiting for their family members who were returning from a pilgrimage. Therefore, they were ____________ on the platform.
A
playing a jokeB
rolling up their sleevesC
running behind timeD
pacing up and downQuestion 11
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. The removal of ‘petty’ restrictions has made life easier.
A
BigB
LargeC
ConsequentialD
SmallQuestion 12
Comprehension
Select the correct spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence. She decided to file a complaint with HR after being 'harrasad' by her supervisor for several weeks.
A
harasedB
harassedC
harrasdD
harrasssdQuestion 13
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. This newly arisen evidence ‘could have proved’ to finally put the culprit behind bars.
A
is proofB
can be provenC
could have been provenD
can proofQuestion 14
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I am doubtful about his story, though you seem to be __________.
A
pleasantB
convincedC
regrettingD
uncertainQuestion 15
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. We shall rehearse thrice before the final performance ‘at least we make errors’ in the dialogues.
A
can we make errorsB
lest we make errorsC
but we make errorsD
for we make errorsQuestion 16
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. The government is planning to ‘abolish’ child care leave for female employees.
A
EradicateB
EnsureC
EstablishD
EncourageQuestion 17
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
GenuineB
AppraisalC
DefinateD
StretchQuestion 18
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Seema has a dominating nature, so she wants to __________ of everything in her life.
A
keep recordB
keep touchC
keep calmD
keep controlQuestion 19
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence. Manish told Rounak ‘ time and again’ the ill consequences of his habit of being late to the college.
A
Hardly everB
At intervalsC
RepeatedlyD
Not oftenQuestion 20
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the following sentence. They studied ‘during’ three hours.
A
forB
fromC
byD
atQuestion 21
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Powerful
A
ImpotentB
WildC
StrongD
ManlyQuestion 22
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined word in the given sentence. Because the politician made a ‘candid’ speech, he earned the respect of the voters.
A
DeceitfulB
RecklessC
ReticentD
PrudentQuestion 23
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Estimate
A
ProfitB
AppropriateC
VerifyD
EvaluateQuestion 24
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Innovate
A
SolveB
InventC
CopyD
FinanceQuestion 25
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 you ‘give away’ smoking, your health will improve.
A
give offB
give outC
No substitution requiredD
give upQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
If 20 March 2011 was Sunday, then what was the day of the week on 20 March 2019?
A
MondayB
SaturdayC
FridayD
WednesdayQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'PBI' is coded as '27' and 'ZEBRA' is coded as '125'. What is the code for 'BIRD' in the given code language?
A
37B
25C
49D
64Question 28
Logical Reasoning
What should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? JMP UZE FMT QZI?
A
LNPB
XHNC
SLPD
BMXQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
Three statements are followed by conclusions numbered I, II. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statement. Statements: All water is earth. All earth is fire. Some fire is air. Conclusions: (I) Some air is earth. (II) Some fire is water.
A
Only conclusion (II) follows.B
Only conclusion (I) follows.C
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.D
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.Question 30
Logical Reasoning
Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Select the letter-cluster that 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
FJNB
LHJC
QUYD
XBFQuestion 31
Logical Reasoning
Six letters N, P, R, S, T and U are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figure. Which is the letter on the face opposite to the face containing U?
A
SB
NC
RD
PQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 13, 17, 26, ?, 67, 103, 152
A
42B
33C
47D
59Question 33
Logical Reasoning
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 268, 259, 250, 241, 232, ?
A
220B
223C
221D
224Question 34
Logical Reasoning
72 is related to 8 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 198 is related to 22.To which of the following is 351 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
41B
37C
39D
43Question 35
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? PAZ, REV, TIR, VOL, ?
A
XUEB
XUFC
XVFD
XVGQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if '+' and '-' are interchanged and '×' and ‘÷ ’ are interchanged? 204 × 4 - 9 ÷ 2+ 6 = ?
A
61B
64C
62D
63Question 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'cooler is hot' is written as 'tp rc dl' and 'hot weather comes' is written as 'rc dn nz'. How is 'hot' written in the given language?
A
dnB
dlC
nzD
rcQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
What will come in place of '?' in the following equation if '×' and '–' are interchanged and '+' and '÷ ' are interchanged? 36 + 18 × 9 ÷ 13 – 19 = ?
A
246B
234C
280D
240Question 39
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 letter/number of consonants/vowels in the world) Strong : Robust
A
Kind : GenerousB
Brave : FearfulC
Knowledge : IgnoranceD
Create : DestroyQuestion 40
Logical Reasoning
If 'A' stands for '÷ ', 'B' stands for '×', 'C' stands for '+' and 'D' stands for '–', what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 82 B 6 D 114 A 2 C 35 = ?
A
470B
480C
450D
460Question 41
Logical Reasoning
How many rectangles are there in the given figure?
A
7B
6C
8D
5Question 42
Logical Reasoning
The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word DETAIL is arranged in the alphabetical order?
A
OneB
TwoC
ThreeD
NoneQuestion 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/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed.) (6, 12, 48) (8, 16, 64)
A
(14, 28, 112)B
(12, 28, 112)C
(14, 28, 110)D
(14, 24, 112)Question 44
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 letter/number of consonants/vowels in the world) Dawn – Sunrise
A
Easy – SimpleB
Touch – ToesC
Old – NewD
Joy – SadQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘M & N’ means ‘M is the wife of N’ ‘M @ N’ means ‘M is the brother of N’ ‘M $ N’ means ‘M is the daughter of N’ ‘M # N’ means ‘M is the son of N’ Based on the above, how is Q related to N if ‘N # M @ O $ P & Q’?
A
BrotherB
FatherC
Mother’s fatherD
Father’s fatherQuestion 46
Arithmetic
P got married 15 years ago. Today her age is 1 3 ⁄ 5 times her age at the time of her marriage. At present her son’s age is 1⁄5 of her age. What was her son’s age 4 years ago as a fraction of P’s age at that time?
A
1⁄9B
1⁄8C
1⁄10D
5⁄9Question 47
Arithmetic
A cube of edge 4 cm is cut into cubes each of edge of 2 cm. The ratio of the total surface area of one of the small cubes to that of the large cube is equal to:
A
1 : 64B
1 : 8C
1 : 16D
1 : 4Question 48
Arithmetic
The length (in cm) of a direct common tangent to two circles of radii 14 cm and 5 cm whose centres are separated by a distance of 40 cm is:
A
41 cmB
√1539 cmC
√1519 cmD
40 cmQuestion 49
Arithmetic
The curved surface area of a right circular cone is 20π cm². If its radius is 4 cm, then find the volume of the cone.
A
20π cm³B
16π cm³C
18π cm³D
21π cm³Question 50
Arithmetic
When 12 is subtracted from a number, it reduces to its 40%. Two-fifth of that number is:
A
8B
20C
12D
50Question 51
Arithmetic
A vendor buys 20 dozen bananas for ₹1,200 and sells 5 dozen for ₹350, then his gain percentage is:
A
15 \(\frac{1}{3}\) % B
21 \(\frac{1}{3}\) %C
16 \(\frac{2}{3}\) %D
13 \(\frac{2}{3}\) %Question 52
Arithmetic
The volume of the hemisphere (to the nearest integer) with a radius of 5.5 cm is (use π = 3.14):
A
325 cm³B
362 cm³C
378 cm³D
348 cm³Question 53
Arithmetic
In an isosceles triangle ABC, AB = AC. D is a point inside the triangle such that ∠BAD = 20° = ∠DCB, ∠CAD = 80°. The value of ∠ABC is:
A
25°B
20°C
15°D
40°Question 54
Arithmetic
Ratna buys 10 kg of rice for ₹88 per kg and another 20 kg of rice for ₹187 per kg. What is the per kg cost (in ₹) of the total mixture of rice for her?
A
150B
148C
154D
158Question 55
Arithmetic
P and Q can do a work in 12 days and 9 days, respectively. They both worked together and earned ₹63,000. The share of P (in ₹) is:
A
36,000B
21,000C
9,000D
27,000Question 56
Arithmetic
A policeman was asked to chase a thief. Before the policeman started the chase, he realised that the thief was 200 metres ahead of him and was running at a speed of 16 km/h. The policeman started the chase at a speed of 20 km/h. How far will the thief run before he is overtaken by the policeman?
A
600 mB
800 mC
1000 mD
700 mQuestion 57
Arithmetic
Shopkeeper A marks up his price for an item at 25% and offers a discount of 15%. The same item is marked at 20% by another shopkeeper B and sold at a discount of 12%. Who gets a better deal in terms of % profit and by what profit percentage he sells that item?
A
B by 5.6%B
B by 0.65%C
A by 0.55%D
A by 6.25%Question 58
Arithmetic
If \( A = \frac{9}{16} \div \frac{25}{36} \), \( B = 9 \div [(16 \div 25) \div 36] \), \( C = [9 \div (16 \div 25)] \div 36 \), \( D = (9 \div 16) \div (25 \div 36) \), then which of the following is true?
A
C and D are equal.B
A and D are equal.C
B and D are equal.D
A and B are equal.Question 59
Arithmetic
The given pie chart shows the total number of passengers (in percentage) travelling from Ahmedabad junction to various districts. Study the pie chart and answer the question that follows. Total number of passengers travelling from Ahmedabad junction to various districts = 8,000. What is the average number of passengers travelling from Ahmedabad to Surat, Botad and Bhavnagar together?
A
1360B
1440C
1510D
1220Question 60
Arithmetic
After an increase of 9% in salary, a person received ₹6,300. What was his salary before the increase (consider integral part only)?
A
₹5,779B
₹5,000C
₹4,000D
₹3,879Question 61
Arithmetic
The following pie chart gives the distribution of constituents in the human body. What is the central angle of the sector showing the distribution of protein and other constituents?
A
34°B
45°C
120°D
108°Question 62
Arithmetic
The following table shows the production of food grains in a country over five years. What was the percentage increase in the production of rice in 2020-21 in comparison to the previous year?
A
10%B
20%C
40%D
25%Question 63
Arithmetic
If \( A = 60 \left[ \frac{6}{25} \div \left( \frac{16}{15} \text{ of } \frac{3}{8} \right) + 5 - \left(1 - 2 \frac{1}{12}\right) \right] \), then the sum of the digits of \( A \) is:
A
3B
5C
7D
6Question 64
Arithmetic
Study the given graph and answer the question that follows. If the income of company A in the year 2012 was ₹6.425 lakh, what was its expenditure in that year?
A
₹4.43 lakhB
₹4.7 lakhC
₹5.2 lakhD
₹4.5 lakhQuestion 65
Arithmetic
The ratio of the outer and the inner circumference of a circular path is 7:6. If the path is 45 m wide, then what is the radius (in m) of the inner circle?
A
270B
240C
150D
120Question 66
Arithmetic
In an election there were three candidates. The first candidate got 40% votes and the second candidate got 35% votes. If the total votes in the election are 50,000, find the number of votes got by the third candidate.
A
13,500B
1250C
12,000D
12,500Question 67
Arithmetic
If x : y = 5 : 6, then 2x + 3y : 3x + 5y is:
A
18 : 45B
18 : 35C
28 : 48D
28 : 45Question 68
Arithmetic
A certain sum of money is lent out at simple interest. If that money becomes ₹24,000 in 2 years and ₹32,000 in 4 years, the annual rate of interest is:
A
25%B
20%C
16%D
30%Question 69
Arithmetic
If f(p) = sin p+2 x + cos p+2 x, then the value of 6f(2) – 4f(4) + 10f(0) is:
A
14B
12C
11D
10Question 70
Arithmetic
A line from point A is drawn that is tangent to the circle at point B. A secant is also drawn from point A to the circle intersecting it at points C and D. If AB = 42 cm and AC = 21 cm, then what is the ratio between AB and CD
A
2 : 3B
2 : 5C
3 : 2D
3 : 4Question 71
GK
The Gulf of Khambhat, the Gulf of Kutch and Gangetic delta provide ideal conditions for utilising ________ energy.
A
geo thermalB
atomicC
tidalD
solarQuestion 72
GK
The founder of the Pala empire was:
A
GopalaB
DharmapalaC
RayalaD
DevapalaQuestion 73
GK
As of 2022, which among the following is the leading tidal energy generation site of India?
A
Gulf of KutchB
Gulf of MannarC
Seashore of MaharashtraD
SunderbansQuestion 74
GK
What is the minimum number of football players required in a team for a match to start?
A
10B
8C
7D
11Question 75
GK
In the year 2021, the Department of Public Enterprises has now been made part of the ________ Ministry, to speed up the privatisation process and exercise greater financial control over the state-run-enterprises.
A
Heavy Industries and Public EnterprisesB
FinanceC
Commerce and IndustryD
Micro, Small and Medium EnterprisesQuestion 76
GK
Which of the following muscles regulates the exit of food from the stomach into the small intestine?
A
RectusB
PectoralisC
GastrocnemiusD
SphincterQuestion 77
GK
Bharatanatyam dance form is associated with:
A
HaryanaB
Tamil NaduC
KarnatakaD
Himachal PradeshQuestion 78
GK
What function does the public key serve in digital signature verification?
A
To decrypt the digital signatureB
To encrypt the digital signatureC
To calculate the hash value of the message or file contentD
To ensure confidentiality during transmissionQuestion 79
GK
How many basic talams are there in Indian Classical Carnatic music?
A
37B
7C
21D
11Question 80
GK
‘Tamu Lochar’ is one of the traditional festivals of the ________ of Sikkim. It is celebrated to mark the beginning of their new year, which falls on the 15th day of Pusa, according to the Hindu calendar Vikram Samvat and 30th December in the English calendar.
A
Lepcha communityB
Gurung communityC
Mangar communityD
Bhutia communityQuestion 81
GK
Which of the following is an example of multi-factor authentication for PC security?
A
Antivirus softwareB
Fingerprint scanC
OS protectionD
Firewall protectionQuestion 82
GK
Which of the following is the official language of Afghanistan?
A
DariB
TurkmenC
DhivehiD
UzbekQuestion 83
GK
Which of the following awards is presented for lifetime achievement in sports and games? It was instituted to honour those sportspersons who have contributed to sports by their performance and continue to contribute to the promotion of sports even after their retirement from an active sporting career.
A
Arjuna AwardB
Major Dhyan Chand Khel RatnaC
Dronacharya AwardD
Dhyan Chand AwardQuestion 84
GK
With which Gharana is the famous Tarana singer, Pandit Rattan Mohan Sharma associated?
A
Agra GharanaB
Talwandi GharanaC
Mewati GharanaD
Patiala GharanaQuestion 85
GK
List I List II i. Balanced Growth Theory a. Rosenstein Rodan ii. Big Push Theory b. Feldman-Mahalanobis iii. Secular Deterioration c. Ragnar Nurkse iv. Capital Goods and Heavy Industry d. Prebisch-Singer
A
i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-cB
i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-bC
i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-aD
i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-bQuestion 86
GK
Which of the following is a feature of Directive Principles of State Policy, and also distinguishes it from Fundamental Rights?
A
It is non-justiciableB
It is justiciableC
It is prohibitive in natureD
It protects the interest of the individualQuestion 87
GK
Which was the first socio-religious organisation established in Bombay in 1840 to work for the annihilation of caste?
A
Dharma SabhaB
Vishwa Jain SangathanC
Satyashodhak SamajD
Paramhans MandaliQuestion 88
GK
The catchphrase of which census is 'Our census, our future'?
A
2011B
2001C
1981D
1991Question 89
GK
Which of the following is NOT applicable to force?
A
Force may make an object moveB
Force may change the direction of a moving objectC
Force may change the shape of an objectD
Force may increase the mass of the objectQuestion 90
GK
‘Reservation in promotion’ comes under which Article of the Constitution?
A
Article 14 (4A)B
Article 15 (3B)C
Article 16 (4A)D
Article 19 (2)Question 91
GK
Who took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, in May 2023?
A
MK StalinB
SiddaramaiahC
DK ShivakumarD
Mallikarjun KhargeQuestion 92
GK
How many times has India hosted the ICC Men’s T-20 Cricket World Cup as of 2023?
A
3B
2C
1D
4Question 93
GK
Which planet is the second largest planet in our solar system and also has the biggest and brightest rings around it?
A
EarthB
JupiterC
SaturnD
UranusQuestion 94
GK
Competitive behaviour and competitive market structure are ________ related.
A
inverselyB
directlyC
notD
proportionatelyQuestion 95
GK
Which of the following is NOT a condition for acquiring the citizenship of India?
A
DomicileB
Holding propertyC
DescentD
Registration