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 lakeB
along the pathC
She wasD
fond of walkingQuestion 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
policemanB
a houseC
my villageD
a personQuestion 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 toB
Father took the newspaperC
go through it once againD
No errorQuestion 5
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1
A
opensB
closesC
controlsD
leadsQuestion 6
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2
A
yearB
dayC
monthD
seasonQuestion 7
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3
A
limitedB
dauntedC
wideD
smallQuestion 8
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4
A
betterB
higherC
lowerD
moderateQuestion 9
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5
A
educationB
literatesC
beginnersD
pupilsQuestion 10
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Magnificent
A
ModestB
RegularC
HumbleD
SplendidQuestion 11
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Indigenous
A
AboriginalB
ArtificialC
TangibleD
LiteraryQuestion 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
synasationB
sensationC
sansationD
sensationQuestion 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 youB
will arriveC
she willD
When SerenaQuestion 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 somethingB
Something which seems bad at first but contains a pleasant part at the endC
To initiate a situation that is very complicated or problematicD
A situation in which a large group has to do something to satisfy a small groupQuestion 15
Comprehension
Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence. To avoid indigetion, it is necessary to chew food properly.
A
chewB
necessaryC
properlyD
indigestionQuestion 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 understandingB
will have facilitated a comprehensive understandingC
utilises a comprehensive understandingD
is facilitates a comprehensive understandingQuestion 17
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Abandon
A
AdoptB
RandomizeC
DestroyD
SurrenderQuestion 18
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Gift of the gab
A
WittyB
HumorousC
Talent for speakingD
Talent for singingQuestion 19
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate collocation to fill in the blank. Ujjwal was imprisoned for ______ a crime.
A
makingB
undertakingC
committingD
involvingQuestion 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
CareB
HelpC
ImpedeD
FinishQuestion 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
RevelB
HostileC
GregariousD
IntelligentQuestion 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 rainB
before it began to rainC
than it began to rainD
as it began to rainQuestion 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 paintedB
it had been paintC
it has being paintedD
No substitution requiredQuestion 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
happinessB
measurementC
haughtinessD
astonishmentQuestion 25
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks. Yesterday, he ______ pizza and ______ burgers in one go.
A
eight; ateB
ate; ateC
eight; eightD
ate; eightQuestion 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
41B
21C
51D
31Question 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
57B
50C
38D
58Question 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
VRPMB
VSQMC
VRQMD
VSPMQuestion 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 55B
15 D 9 B 810 A 9 C 55C
15 B 9 D 810 A 9 C 55D
15 A 9 D 810 B 9 C 55Question 30
Logical Reasoning
If 24 July 1999 was Saturday, then what was the day of the week on 28 July 2003?
A
MondayB
SaturdayC
SundayD
TuesdayQuestion 31
Logical Reasoning
How many rectangles are there in the following figure?
A
10B
7C
9D
5Question 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
96B
89C
61D
74Question 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
24B
20C
21D
22Question 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
90B
91C
93D
92Question 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
KOMOB
KNMNC
KMOND
KPNPQuestion 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 : FruitB
Bulb : TulipC
Needle : PineD
Tree : ForestQuestion 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
LWQUIB
LIQAUC
LUQWID
LXIUQQuestion 39
Logical Reasoning
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 66, 77, 99, 132, 176, ?
A
232B
230C
233D
231Question 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
8B
2C
4D
6Question 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
MNOLB
AZCXC
PKRID
PLRIQuestion 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
SisterB
MotherC
Father's motherD
Mother's fatherQuestion 44
Logical Reasoning
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 33, 61, 117, 229, ?
A
354B
543C
453D
435Question 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
YAYBB
QZYBC
QXZCD
YZXBQuestion 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 41B
40 and 36C
44 and 32D
50 and 26Question 47
Arithmetic
If the number 6p5157q is divisible by 88, then \( p \times q = \_\_\_\_\), where \( p \) and \( q \) are single digit numbers.
A
15B
18C
20D
12Question 48
Arithmetic
A number increased by 20% gives 240. Find the number.
A
240B
280C
200D
250Question 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
1C
2 cos θD
2 sin θQuestion 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
100B
80C
70D
90Question 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
6B
10C
4D
8Question 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
JulyB
OctoberC
JuneD
SeptemberQuestion 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
1B
0C
3D
2Question 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
36B
25C
38D
30Question 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 minB
3 minC
2 minD
4 minQuestion 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 cm²B
78 cm²C
82 cm²D
80 cm²Question 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 81B
81 and 80C
78 and 80D
80 and 78Question 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
2017B
2019C
2016D
2018Question 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
6,25,000B
6,24,000C
5,40,000D
5,20,000Question 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
2700B
5400C
10800D
8100Question 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
15B
30C
55D
25Question 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, 1975B
General Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1970C
Motor Insurance (Nationalisation) Act, 1980D
General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972Question 72
GK
_______ was named as the new Shiv Sena president at the party national executive meeting in Mumbai in 2023.
A
Eknath ShindeB
Narayan RaneC
Rahul Ramesh ShewaleD
Aditya Uddhav ThackerayQuestion 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 YearsB
5-11 yearsC
6-14 YearsD
6-17 YearsQuestion 74
GK
Which Commission drew the boundary line between India and Pakistan?
A
Radcliffe Boundary CommissionB
Gandhi Irwin PactC
Hilton Young CommissionD
Bretton Woods CommissionQuestion 75
GK
In which Gharana do singers perform the Khandhar Vani and Gauhar Vani?
A
Talwandi GharanaB
Darbhanga GharanaC
Dagari GharanaD
Bettiah GharanaQuestion 76
GK
Delhi ridge is the water divide between which of the following rivers?
A
Ganges and YamunaB
Indus and MahiC
Ganges and IndusD
Ganges and SindQuestion 77
GK
The slide number can be added to each slide of the MS PowerPoint presentation from which of the following?
A
Page FormattingB
ViewC
FooterD
Table DesignQuestion 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 2B
Both 1 and 2C
Only 2D
Only 1Question 80
GK
The Fundamental Duties of Citizens were introduced by the 42nd Amendment in the year:
A
1978B
1980C
1976D
1988Question 81
GK
In which year did Swami Vivekananda give his speech at the Chicago Parliament of Religions?
A
1892B
1891C
1890D
1893Question 82
GK
Where did India win its last Olympic medal in men's hockey? (As of March, 2024)
A
TokyoB
RioC
MunichD
Mexico CityQuestion 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 2B
Only 1C
Only 3D
Both 2 and 3Question 84
GK
Which of the following is NOT the colour of a warning card in kabaddi?
A
BlackB
RedC
GreenD
YellowQuestion 85
GK
Articles 344 (1) and 351 of the Constitution of India are related to the:
A
Third ScheduleB
Sixth ScheduleC
Fifth ScheduleD
Eighth ScheduleQuestion 86
GK
Which Mughal ruler was responsible for the execution of Guru Tegh Bahadur in the year 1675?
A
AurangzebB
ShahjahanC
AkbarD
JahangirQuestion 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-dB
1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-cC
1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-cD
1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-dQuestion 88
GK
Which of the following isotopes is used as a fuel in nuclear power plants for generating electricity?
A
Uranium-235B
Arsenic-74C
Carbon-14D
Sodium-24Question 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 PuruskarB
Major Dhyan Chand Khel RatnaC
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad TrophyD
Dronacharya AwardQuestion 90
GK
Which Indian festival is a festival of lights?
A
HoliB
OnamC
BihuD
DiwaliQuestion 91
GK
The famous folk music of Rajasthan that was developed in royal courts is known as:
A
DandiyaB
SoharC
LavaniD
MaandQuestion 92
GK
The Howrah bridge was officially opened in the year _______.
A
1943B
1948C
1930D
1935Question 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 PrasadB
Bhagwan RamC
Shyam KumarD
Ram KumarQuestion 95
GK
In Microsoft Office, how is the font size determined?
A
PixelsB
PointsC
InchesD
Centimetres