SSC-CHSL 2024 Questions

11 Jul 2024 • Shift 1

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Question 1
Comprehension

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. She was fond of walking along the path besides the lake.

A
besides the lake
B
along the path
C
She was
D
fond of walking
Question 2
Comprehension

Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error. Policeman came to my village and asked about a person who burgled a house last night.

A
policeman
B
a house
C
my village
D
a person
Question 3
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the given sentence by using the most appropriate verb. Soorya walking to college every day.

A
Soorya is walking to college every day.
B
Soorya walked to college every day.
C
Soorya walk to college every day.
D
Soorya have walked to college every day.
Question 4
Comprehension

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error mark 'No error' as your answer. Father took the newspaper / in his hand to / go through it once again.

A
in his hand to
B
Father took the newspaper
C
go through it once again
D
No error
Question 5
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1

A
opens
B
closes
C
controls
D
leads
Question 6
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2

A
year
B
day
C
month
D
season
Question 7
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3

A
limited
B
daunted
C
wide
D
small
Question 8
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4

A
better
B
higher
C
lower
D
moderate
Question 9
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5

A
education
B
literates
C
beginners
D
pupils
Question 10
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Magnificent

A
Modest
B
Regular
C
Humble
D
Splendid
Question 11
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Indigenous

A
Aboriginal
B
Artificial
C
Tangible
D
Literary
Question 12
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence. He lost all sensation in his legs through a cramp.

A
synasation
B
sensation
C
sansation
D
sensation
Question 13
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. When Serena / will arrive, she / will call you.

A
I call you
B
will arrive
C
she will
D
When Serena
Question 14
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A sting in the tail

A
An unexpected, typically unpleasant or problematic end to something
B
Something which seems bad at first but contains a pleasant part at the end
C
To initiate a situation that is very complicated or problematic
D
A situation in which a large group has to do something to satisfy a small group
Question 15
Comprehension

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence. To avoid indigetion, it is necessary to chew food properly.

A
chew
B
necessary
C
properly
D
indigestion
Question 16
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the following sentence. The interdisciplinary approach utilised in this study facilitates comprehensive understanding of the complex phenomenon under investigation.

A
facilitated a comprehensive understanding
B
will have facilitated a comprehensive understanding
C
utilises a comprehensive understanding
D
is facilitates a comprehensive understanding
Question 17
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Abandon

A
Adopt
B
Randomize
C
Destroy
D
Surrender
Question 18
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Gift of the gab

A
Witty
B
Humorous
C
Talent for speaking
D
Talent for singing
Question 19
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate collocation to fill in the blank. Ujjwal was imprisoned for ______ a crime.

A
making
B
undertaking
C
committing
D
involving
Question 20
Comprehension

Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. He worked alone as he did not want anyone to hamper his project.

A
Care
B
Help
C
Impede
D
Finish
Question 21
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. He is not friendly with him in the office.

A
Revel
B
Hostile
C
Gregarious
D
Intelligent
Question 22
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. No sooner did we reach at the party that it began to rain.

A
it began to rain
B
before it began to rain
C
than it began to rain
D
as it began to rain
Question 23
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'. I cannot use my office at the moment because it being painted.

A
it is being painted
B
it had been paint
C
it has being painted
D
No substitution required
Question 24
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of ‘amazement’ to fill the blank. Leena was filled with ______ when she saw the diamond ring as her wedding gift.

A
happiness
B
measurement
C
haughtiness
D
astonishment
Question 25
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks. Yesterday, he ______ pizza and ______ burgers in one go.

A
eight; ate
B
ate; ate
C
eight; eight
D
ate; eight
Question 26
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 × 6 − 6 ÷ 4 + 7 = ?

A
41
B
21
C
51
D
31
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

14 is related to 43 by certain logic. Following the same logic, 17 is related to 52. To which of the following is 19 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/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.)

A
57
B
50
C
38
D
58
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

JHDC is related to KGEB in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, QOKJ is related to RNLI. To which of the following is USON related, following the same logic?

A
VRPM
B
VSQM
C
VRQM
D
VSPM
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

If 'A' stands for '÷', 'B' stands for '×', 'C' stands for '+' and 'D' stands for '−', then the resultant of which of the following will be 100?

A
15 C 9 D 810 A 9 B 55
B
15 D 9 B 810 A 9 C 55
C
15 B 9 D 810 A 9 C 55
D
15 A 9 D 810 B 9 C 55
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

If 24 July 1999 was Saturday, then what was the day of the week on 28 July 2003?

A
Monday
B
Saturday
C
Sunday
D
Tuesday
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

How many rectangles are there in the following figure?

A
10
B
7
C
9
D
5
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 214, 111, 179, 126, 144, 141, 109, 156, ?

A
96
B
89
C
61
D
74
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

What would be the number on the opposite side of ‘23’ if the given sheet is folded to form a cube?

A
24
B
20
C
21
D
22
Question 34
Logical Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their 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.) (12,4,16) (27,9,36) 

A
(39, 15, 52)
B
(39, 13, 54)
C
(37, 13, 52)
D
(39, 13, 52)
Question 35
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? 62 B 2 D 190 A 5 C 7 = ?

A
90
B
91
C
93
D
92
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

GJHK is related to IMKM in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, QTRU is related to SWUW. To which of the following is ILJM related, following the same logic?

A
KOMO
B
KNMN
C
KMON
D
KPNP
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) Leaf : Oak

A
Berry : Fruit
B
Bulb : Tulip
C
Needle : Pine
D
Tree : Forest
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct option that when filled in the blanks in the same sequence will make the series logically complete. QUAI_Q_YIL_U_ILQUU_L

A
LWQUI
B
LIQAU
C
LUQWI
D
LXIUQ
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 66, 77, 99, 132, 176, ? 

A
232
B
230
C
233
D
231
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'BORN' is coded as '8234' and 'NORM' is coded as '6328'. How is 'M' coded in the given language?

A
8
B
2
C
4
D
6
Question 41
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 conclusions(s) logically follows/follow from the statements. Statements: 1. All ladders are chairs. 2. All chairs are stairs. 3. No table is a stair. Conclusions: I. Some tables are ladders II. No chair is a stair III. Some ladders are stairs

A
Only conclusion I follows.
B
Only conclusion II follows.
C
Both conclusions I and II follow.
D
Only conclusion III follows.
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the letter-cluster that is different. (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster)

A
MNOL
B
AZCX
C
PKRI
D
PLRI
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

In a certain language, A & B means A is the wife of B, A ÷ B means A is the daughter of B, A × B means A is the son of B, A + B means A is the sister of B, A @ B means A is the father of B. P & Q @ L + T & U @ V Based on the above, how is Q related to V?

A
Sister
B
Mother
C
Father's mother
D
Mother's father
Question 44
Logical Reasoning

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 33, 61, 117, 229, ? 

A
354
B
543
C
453
D
435
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘DZLV’ is coded as ‘HDJT’ and ‘CQYH’ is coded as ‘GUWF’. What is the code for ‘MTBE’ in the given code language?

A
YAYB
B
QZYB
C
QXZC
D
YZXB
Question 46
Arithmetic

The sum of two numbers is 76. Three times the larger number is 46 more than four times the smaller one. Find the two numbers.

A
35 and 41
B
40 and 36
C
44 and 32
D
50 and 26
Question 47
Arithmetic

If the number 6p5157q is divisible by 88, then \( p \times q = \_\_\_\_\), where \( p \) and \( q \) are single digit numbers.

A
15
B
18
C
20
D
12
Question 48
Arithmetic

A number increased by 20% gives 240. Find the number.

A
240
B
280
C
200
D
250
Question 49
Arithmetic

PBA and PDC are two secants. AD is the diameter of the circle with the centre at O. \( \angle A = 30^\circ \), \( \angle P = 20^\circ \). Find the measure of \( \angle DBC \).

A
50°
B
30°
C
45°
D
40°
Question 50
Arithmetic

The value of \(\left(\frac{\sin \theta}{1 + \cos \theta} + \frac{1 + \cos \theta}{\sin \theta}\right)\left(\frac{1}{\tan \theta + \cot \theta}\right)\) is equal to:

A
\(\tan \theta\)
B
1
C
2 cos θ
D
2 sin θ
Question 51
Arithmetic

By selling an article for ₹2,160, Prashant allows a 20% discount and earns 28% profit. If the article is sold without any discount, the profit will be:

A
55%
B
60%
C
65%
D
50%
Question 52
Arithmetic

The ratio of red to green sweets in a bag is 3 : 4. How many red sweets are there in the bag if the number of green sweets is 120?

A
100
B
80
C
70
D
90
Question 53
Arithmetic

A solid metallic sphere of radius 6 cm is melted and recast into spherical balls of radius 3 cm. The number of spherical balls thus obtained is:

A
6
B
10
C
4
D
8
Question 54
Arithmetic

The following line graph shows the units manufactured by a company in some months. In which month did the company report the highest growth (in %) in production as compared with the respective previous month’s production? 

A
July
B
October
C
June
D
September
Question 55
Arithmetic

What is the value of \[ \frac { \left[ \frac { 1 } { 4 } ÷ \frac { 1 } { 4 } \times \frac { 1 } { 4 } \right] \times \frac { 1 } { 4 } } { \left[ \frac { 1 } { 8 } + \frac { 1 } { 8 } \times \frac { 1 } { 8 } \right] } + \left( 1 - \frac { 4 } { 9 } \right) \]  

A
1
B
0
C
3
D
2
Question 56
Arithmetic

PQR is a triangle. MN is a line segment intersecting PQ in M and PR in N such that MN || QR and divides ΔPQR into two parts, which are equal in area. What is the ratio of MQ to PQ?

A
\(\sqrt{2} : (\sqrt{2} - 1)\)
B
\(\sqrt{2} : 1\)
C
\((\sqrt{2} - 1) : \sqrt{2}\)
D
1: \(\sqrt{2}\)
Question 57
Arithmetic

Find the altitude (in cm) from the vertex Q to side PR of triangle PQR with side lengths \( PQ = 40 \, cm \), \( PR = 40 \, cm \), and \( QR = 60 \, cm \).

A
25\(\sqrt{7}\)
B
15\(\sqrt{7}\)
C
30\(\sqrt{7}\)
D
20\(\sqrt{7}\)
Question 58
Arithmetic

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows. The graph shows the marks obtained by Riya and Rida in six subjects in the CBSE 12 th exam. The maximum marks in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry are 140, and that in English, IP, and Biology are 180.</p> What is the difference between the percentage of marks obtained by Riya and Rida in IP?

A
11.11%
B
19%
C
20%
D
31%
Question 59
Arithmetic

Nirmal completed the school project in 45 days. How many days will Amit take to complete the same work if he is 25% more efficient than Nirmal?

A
36
B
25
C
38
D
30
Question 60
Arithmetic

A police travelling at 65 km/h is chasing a thief who is 1200 m away from him and is travelling at 41 km/h. Find the time taken by the policeman to catch the thief.

A
1 min
B
3 min
C
2 min
D
4 min
Question 61
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells goods at 40% loss on cost price but uses 25% less weight. What is his percentage profit or loss?

A
Profit, 20%
B
Loss, 10%
C
Loss, 20%
D
Profit, 10%
Question 62
Arithmetic

A laptop charger is sold for Rs. 2,540 in cash or for a down payment of Rs. 1,340 in cash together with Rs. 1,205 to be paid after one month. Find the rate of interest charged in the installment scheme.

A
20% p.a.
B
10% p.a.
C
5% p.a.
D
15% p.a.
Question 63
Arithmetic

What is the area of a quadrilateral ABCD (shown below) in which sides AB and BC are equal, sides AD and CD are of lengths 5 cm and 13 cm, respectively, and side AD is perpendicular to the diagonal AC?

A
75 cm²
B
78 cm²
C
82 cm²
D
80 cm²
Question 64
Arithmetic

The given table represents the percentage marks of three students in three subjects. Study the table and answer the question. Student Geography History Economics Rohan 78 77 74 Sohan 84 80 82 Mohan 87 83 86 The average marks (to the nearest integer) obtained by the students in History and Economics (respectively) are:

A
80 and 81
B
81 and 80
C
78 and 80
D
80 and 78
Question 65
Arithmetic

The following table shows the loan disbursed by four banks (in Crores) over four years: Banks 2016 2017 2018 2019 A 10 15 20 22 B 5 10 15 18 C 20 25 15 20 D 5 10 25 20 In which year total disbursement of loans of banks A and B is exactly equal to the total disbursement of loans of banks C and D?

A
2017
B
2019
C
2016
D
2018
Question 66
Arithmetic

The population of a village was 4,00,000. It increased by 20% in the first year and increased by 30% in the second year. Its population after two years is:

A
6,25,000
B
6,24,000
C
5,40,000
D
5,20,000
Question 67
Arithmetic

Find the surface area (in cm²) of a cardboard box in the shape of a cuboid whose length is 60 cm, breadth is half its length and height is one-third of its breadth.

A
2700
B
5400
C
10800
D
8100
Question 68
Arithmetic

The average age of Ruby and Soni is 40 years. The ratio of their ages is 11 : 5, respectively. What is the age (in years) of Soni?

A
15
B
30
C
55
D
25
Question 69
Arithmetic

By what percentage should a racer increase the speed to reduce the time by 25% to cover a fixed distance?

A
31%
B
41%
C
 37 \(\frac{1}{3}\)%
D
 33 \(\frac{1}{3}\)%
Question 70
Arithmetic

From a circle of radius \( r \) units, the largest equilateral triangle is cut out. What is the length (in units) of the side of the triangle?

A
\(\sqrt{2} r\)
B
\(\frac{r}{\sqrt{3}}\)
C
\(\sqrt{3} r\)
D
\(\frac{r}{\sqrt{2}}\)
Question 71
GK

On 11 August 2021, the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021 was passed by the Parliament and it amended the ________.

A
Life Insurance (Nationalisation) Act, 1975
B
General Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1970
C
Motor Insurance (Nationalisation) Act, 1980
D
General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972
Question 72
GK

_______ was named as the new Shiv Sena president at the party national executive meeting in Mumbai in 2023.

A
Eknath Shinde
B
Narayan Rane
C
Rahul Ramesh Shewale
D
Aditya Uddhav Thackeray
Question 73
GK

The Parliament of India has passed the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act 2002, which establishes the basic rights of primary education for children between:

A
7-16 Years
B
5-11 years
C
6-14 Years
D
6-17 Years
Question 74
GK

Which Commission drew the boundary line between India and Pakistan?

A
Radcliffe Boundary Commission
B
Gandhi Irwin Pact
C
Hilton Young Commission
D
Bretton Woods Commission
Question 75
GK

In which Gharana do singers perform the Khandhar Vani and Gauhar Vani?

A
Talwandi Gharana
B
Darbhanga Gharana
C
Dagari Gharana
D
Bettiah Gharana
Question 76
GK

Delhi ridge is the water divide between which of the following rivers?

A
Ganges and Yamuna
B
Indus and Mahi
C
Ganges and Indus
D
Ganges and Sind
Question 77
GK

The slide number can be added to each slide of the MS PowerPoint presentation from which of the following?

A
Page Formatting
B
View
C
Footer
D
Table Design
Question 78
GK

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the Cyclostomata group?

A
They are ectothermic animals having mucus glands in the skin, and a three-chambered heart.
B
They are warm-blooded, oviparous, bipedal, feathered, winged and toothless vertebrates.
C
They are characterised by having an elongated eel-like body, circular mouth, slimy skin and are scaleless.
D
Their skin is covered with scales/plates and their hearts have only two chambers.
Question 79
GK

What is/are the objective(s) of Fiscal Policy? 1)Boost growth 2)Control inflation

A
Neither 1 nor 2
B
Both 1 and 2
C
Only 2
D
Only 1
Question 80
GK

The Fundamental Duties of Citizens were introduced by the 42nd Amendment in the year:

A
1978
B
1980
C
1976
D
1988
Question 81
GK

In which year did Swami Vivekananda give his speech at the Chicago Parliament of Religions?

A
1892
B
1891
C
1890
D
1893
Question 82
GK

Where did India win its last Olympic medal in men's hockey? (As of March, 2024)

A
Tokyo
B
Rio
C
Munich
D
Mexico City
Question 83
GK

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true with respect to Supreme Court Observation in A.G. Perarivalan vs The State of Tamil Nadu State? It highlighted that the Governor’s powers are qualified by the constitutional mandate, chiefly requiring them to act in aid and advice of the council of ministers. The bench headed by justice L Nageswara Rao ordered the freedom of one of the convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. The bench was of the opinion that there are three sources of power-Governor, Council of Ministers and the Constitution.

A
Both 1 and 2
B
Only 1
C
Only 3
D
Both 2 and 3
Question 84
GK

Which of the following is NOT the colour of a warning card in kabaddi?

A
Black
B
Red
C
Green
D
Yellow
Question 85
GK

Articles 344 (1) and 351 of the Constitution of India are related to the:

A
Third Schedule
B
Sixth Schedule
C
Fifth Schedule
D
Eighth Schedule
Question 86
GK

Which Mughal ruler was responsible for the execution of Guru Tegh Bahadur in the year 1675?

A
Aurangzeb
B
Shahjahan
C
Akbar
D
Jahangir
Question 87
GK

Match the states in column A with their official languages in column B. Column A (States) Column B (Official Languages) 1. Andhra Pradesh a. Malayalam 2. Kerala b. Telugu 3. Karnataka c. Konkani 4. Goa d. Kannada

A
1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
B
1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
C
1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c
D
1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
Question 88
GK

Which of the following isotopes is used as a fuel in nuclear power plants for generating electricity?

A
Uranium-235
B
Arsenic-74
C
Carbon-14
D
Sodium-24
Question 89
GK

Most major sports awards are accompanied by a cash reward. Which of the following is the only national sports award that does NOT include a cash reward?

A
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar
B
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna
C
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy
D
Dronacharya Award
Question 90
GK

Which Indian festival is a festival of lights?

A
Holi
B
Onam
C
Bihu
D
Diwali
Question 91
GK

The famous folk music of Rajasthan that was developed in royal courts is known as:

A
Dandiya
B
Sohar
C
Lavani
D
Maand
Question 92
GK

The Howrah bridge was officially opened in the year _______.

A
1943
B
1948
C
1930
D
1935
Question 93
GK

Which of the following statements about planet Saturn is true?

A
Satellites like Enceladus and Titan of Saturn are home to internal oceans, could possibly support life.
B
Saturn is the fourth planet from the Sun and the largest planet in our solar system.
C
Saturn’s environment is conducive to life.
D
Saturn is a massive ball made up mostly of nitrogen.
Question 94
GK

The Lucknow Gharana of Kathak was founded by ________, a devotee of the Bhakti movement who lived in southeast Uttar Pradesh.

A
Ishwari Prasad
B
Bhagwan Ram
C
Shyam Kumar
D
Ram Kumar
Question 95
GK

In Microsoft Office, how is the font size determined?

A
Pixels
B
Points
C
Inches
D
Centimetres