SSC-CHSL 2024 Questions

3 Jul 2024 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Comprehension

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. Today she said to her friend, “You’re the sweetest person I have met ever”.

A
I have met ever”.
B
her friend, “You’re
C
Today she said to
D
the sweetest person
Question 2
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an INCORRECT preposition. Please remember to take your notice to the reception area if you want it to be displayed upon the bulletin board.

A
Please remember to take
B
upon the bulletin board
C
if you want it to be displayed
D
your notice to the reception area
Question 3
Comprehension

The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. The class / teacher was / wounded in / a leg.

A
a leg.
B
teacher was
C
wounded in
D
The class
Question 4
Comprehension

The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Don’t go / outside / because it is / raining heavy.

A
Don’t go
B
outside
C
raining heavy.
D
because it is
Question 5
Comprehension

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

A
living
B
being
C
entity
D
life
Question 6
Comprehension

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

A
creates
B
develops
C
links
D
nourishes
Question 7
Comprehension

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

A
intriguing
B
absorbing
C
diverting
D
escalating
Question 8
Comprehension

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

A
separate
B
distinct
C
discrete
D
sharp
Question 9
Comprehension

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

A
pollinated
B
fertilised
C
germinated
D
fructified
Question 10
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: "Around the clock".

A
Something that is done at night
B
Something that is done within one hour
C
Something that is time bound
D
Something that goes on day and night
Question 11
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: "Best thing since sliced bread".

A
Breaking news
B
Something to be cautious about
C
Extremely good, interesting
D
Rated well amongst cooks
Question 12
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: "Ablaze".

A
Extinguished
B
Burning
C
Brazen
D
Sharp
Question 13
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence:  "Mr. Stein is a very cold and hard man."

A
Charitable
B
Relaxed
C
Clement
D
Tolerant
Question 14
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank: "Many developing nations are having a ___________ economy these days."

A
boosting
B
resounding
C
ringing
D
booming
Question 15
Comprehension

Read the sentence carefully and select the synonym of the underlined word: "Everyone revered my austere father who was the high priest of the famous Shiva temple."

A
Stern
B
Composed
C
Morose
D
Aged
Question 16
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence:  " Little that I knew of the English language was not sufficient to make me an English teacher."

A
So little
B
A little
C
The little
D
Very little
Question 17
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the following sentence:  "My most vivid recollection of that summer is the ocean."

A
Vague
B
Eloquent
C
Pictorial
D
Lucid
Question 18
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 improvement required’. "The annual seed festival hosted in Auroville promote sharing of traditional knowledge and sustainable farming practices."

A
promotes sharing of traditional
B
promotes sharing of traditionally
C
promotes sharing of tradition
D
No improvement required
Question 19
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Magnanimos
B
Accompanied
C
Fascination
D
Psychology
Question 20
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: "Sacred".

A
Grave
B
Narrow
C
Holy
D
Profane
Question 21
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Chief
B
Relevant
C
Judgment
D
Colleague
Question 22
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: "Alive".

A
Wise
B
Animated
C
Spry
D
Dead
Question 23
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the following sentence:  "You should never visit her without her consent ."

A
Approval
B
Permission
C
Knowledge
D
Refusal
Question 24
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’. "He was the fastest between all the contestants."

A
No substitution
B
since
C
amongst
D
from
Question 25
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence:  "There is no place on the bench."

A
more space
B
no life
C
more place
D
no room
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

If 29 December 1956 was a Saturday, then what was the day of the week on 16 January 1967?

A
Friday
B
Saturday
C
Monday
D
Sunday
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘GCJL’ is coded as ‘14-6-20-24’ and ‘WTRO’ is coded as ‘46-40-36-30’. What is the code for ‘BZKQ’ in the given code language?

A
4-52-22-34
B
52-22-34
C
4-52-21-32
D
3-51-20-33
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘-’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 800 × 16 -8÷12+ 18 = ?

A
126
B
128
C
129
D
127
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

What should come in place of ? in the given series? 8, 15, 29, 57, 113, ?

A
222
B
223
C
225
D
224
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

‘MANGO’ is related to ‘35’ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ‘CHERRIES’ is related to ‘56’. To which of the following is ‘ADMINISTRATION’ related, following the same logic?

A
112
B
98
C
102
D
96
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?  FQN, CLL, ZGJ, WBH, ?

A
SVF
B
TVE
C
SVE
D
TWF
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 chairs are sofas.  Some chairs are beds.  No sofa is a table. Conclusions: I. Some tables are beds.  II. No table is a chair.  III. Some sofas are beds.

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

How many rectangles are there in the following figure?

A
8
B
11
C
10
D
9
Question 34
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? 93 A 3 B 15 C 5 D 12 = ?

A
93
B
94
C
91
D
92
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

765 is related to 876 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 682 is related to 793. To which of the following is 587 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 ÷ 3 means 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
543
B
798
C
675
D
698
Question 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? 73 − 27 × 9 + 5 ÷ 13 = ?

A
23
B
17
C
9
D
11
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Cry
B
Play
C
Fly
D
Pray
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

What should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? QJC, ATM, KDW, UNG, ?

A
SBA
B
BAA
C
CWO
D
EXQ
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, "time and money" is coded as "zoo zee zig" and "time and tide" is coded as "zee zoo zaa". Which word is coded as "zaa" in that language?

A
and
B
time
C
money
D
tide
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

What should come in place of ‘?’ in the given series? 34, 58, 106, 202, 394, ?

A
778
B
792
C
793
D
774
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

PCNZ is related to ALWQ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, RYLD is related to EHUS. To which of the following is HAXM related, following the same logic?

A
NIGJ
B
NJGI
C
NJJG
D
NJIG
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

‘A × B’ means ‘A is B’s brother’. ‘A − B’ means ‘A is B’s wife’.  ‘A + B’ means ‘A is B’s father’.  ‘A = B’ means ‘A is B’s daughter’. Using operations with the same meaning as given above, which of the following options shows ‘M is the mother of O’?

A
M − N = O
B
M = N + O
C
M - N × O
D
M − N + O
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Melon
B
Kiwi
C
Mango
D
Lime
Question 44
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 their constituent digits. For example, operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing can be performed on 13 as a whole. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (45, 15, 3) (120, 40, 8)

A
(165, 55, 11)
B
(165, 65, 13)
C
(165, 45, 15)
D
(165, 54, 11)
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one 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
QWD
B
EKR
C
RXE
D
TZD
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

If 26 September 2005 was Monday, then what was the day of the week on 26 September 2017?

A
Saturday
B
Wednesday
C
Sunday
D
Tuesday
Question 47
Arithmetic

Simplify the given expression:

A
73/9
B
73/21
C
73/27
D
73/8
Question 48
Arithmetic

The following table represents the number of computers (in thousands) manufactured by four companies during the period 2010 to 2014: Which company has the minimum average (in thousands) of manufacturing the computers from 2010 to 2014?

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Question 49
Arithmetic

For a given circle of radius 4 cm, the angle of its sector is 45°. Find the area (in cm 2 ) of the sector. (Use π = 3.14.)

A
6.18
B
7.28
C
7.18
D
6.28
Question 50
Arithmetic

In an election between two candidates, 10% of the registered voters did not cast their vote. The winning candidate got 60% of the total votes cast and defeated the other candidate by 1242 votes. Find the total number of registered voters.

A
9600
B
6200
C
8640
D
6900
Question 51
Arithmetic

If the average of 50 numbers N 1 , N 2 , ..., N 50 is M, then the average of the numbers N 1 −100, N 2 −100, ..., N 50 −100 will be:

A
100M
B
M − 50
C
50M
D
M − 100
Question 52
Arithmetic

In an 800 m race, the ratio of the speeds of two contestants Ankur and Neha is 5 : 6. If Ankur has a head-start of 200 m, then Ankur will win by _____.

A
89 m
B
80 m
C
76 m
D
69 m
Question 53
Arithmetic

Solve the following system of linear equations: x + y + z = 15, 2x − y + z = 12, and x − y − z = −1

A
x = 7, y = 5, z = 3
B
x = 2, y = 5, z = 3
C
x = 7, y = 2, z = 3
D
x = 7, y = 5, z = 1
Question 54
Arithmetic

A seven-digit number 489y5z6 is divisible by 72. Which of the options gives the highest possible product of y and z?

A
21
B
30
C
42
D
43
Question 55
Arithmetic

If the income of P is 40% less than Q, then the combined income of P and Q is how much per cent more than the income of P?

A
164(⅓)
B
166(⅓)
C
164(⅔)%
D
166(⅔)
Question 56
Arithmetic

The following graph shows the sale of few items of a garment company for three months. What is the percentage of the sale of the least selling item in the three months over the total sale of the company?

A
16%
B
25%
C
20%
D
28%
Question 57
Arithmetic

If the height of a right circular cone is 24 cm and the radius of its base is 10.5 cm, then the volume of the right circular cone (in cm 3 ) is: Take π = 22/7

A
2772
B
2727
C
2237
D
2277
Question 58
Arithmetic

The given pie-diagram shows the expenditure incurred on the preparation of a book by a publisher, under various heads. Study the pie-diagram and answer the question that follows. What is the angle of the pie diagram showing the expenditure incurred on paying royalty?

A
15°
B
48°
C
54°
D
24°
Question 59
Arithmetic

By selling 30 metres of cloth, a shopkeeper makes a profit equivalent to the selling price of 10 metres of cloth. Find the selling price of 1 metre of cloth when the cost price of 1 metre of cloth is ₹480.

A
₹520
B
₹720
C
₹960
D
₹820
Question 60
Arithmetic

If 6, 18, x are sides of a triangle and x is an integer, then the number of possible values of x is:

A
14
B
15
C
13
D
11
Question 61
Arithmetic

An amount of ₹50,000 becomes ₹72,000 in 4 years on a simple rate of interest. The rate of interest is _____ per annum.

A
9%
B
10%
C
11%
D
12%
Question 62
Arithmetic

A dealer buys an article listed at ₹100 and gets successive discounts of 10% and 20%. He spends 10% of the cost price on transportation. At what price should he sell the article to earn a profit of 15%?

A
₹76.07
B
₹81.07
C
₹89.08
D
₹91.08
Question 63
Arithmetic

A and B can complete a piece of work in 12 days. B and C can complete the same work in 15 days, and C and A in 10 days. How many days will A take to complete the work by himself?

A
16(1/7)
B
17(1/7)
C
13(3/7)
D
9(1/8)
Question 64
Arithmetic

Answer the following question on the basis of the bar graph given. In 1991, what percentage of the total revenue came from journals? (Correct up to one decimal place)

A
24.73%
B
25.8%
C
22.9%
D
26.5%
Question 65
Arithmetic

If the perimeter of a square is 64 cm, what would be its area?

A
256 cm 2
B
206 cm 2
C
216 cm 2
D
266 cm 2
Question 66
Arithmetic

Which is the greatest ratio among the following? 8/11, 4/5, ½ and 1/11

A
8/11
B
½
C
1/11
D
4/5
Question 67
Arithmetic

12.75% is equivalent to ______.

A
37⁄400
B
51⁄400
C
41⁄400
D
17⁄200
Question 68
Arithmetic

AB and AC are two tangents to a circle having centers at the point X. What will be the measure of ∠BAC, if ∠BXC = 125°?

A
55°
B
48°
C
50°
D
52°
Question 69
Arithmetic

PQ is parallel to SR in a trapezium PQRS. It is given that PQ>SR and the diagonals PR and QS intersect at O. If PO = 3x − 15, OQ = x + 9, OR = x − 5, and OS = 5 and x has two values x 1 and x 2 , then the value of (x 1 2 − x 2 2 ) is:

A
15
B
11
C
19
D
13
Question 70
Arithmetic

If the radius of a sphere is increased by 12 percent, then the volume will be increased by approximately:

A
12.5%
B
45.49%
C
40.49%
D
44%
Question 71
GK

The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022, received the assent of the President on ______.

A
31 March 2023
B
30 April 2023
C
31 December 2022
D
31 January 2023
Question 72
GK

Where was India’s first hockey club founded?

A
Madras
B
Delhi
C
Calcutta
D
Shimla
Question 73
GK

For which discovery did Henri Becquerel receive the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903?

A
Spontaneous Radioactivity
B
Radioactive Elements
C
Radium Emanation
D
Diagnostic Radiography
Question 74
GK

As per the Census-2011, the population growth during the decade remained ______.

A
15.30%
B
12.45%
C
17.64%
D
18.30%
Question 75
GK

Which of the following is the default alignment of text in a Microsoft Word document?

A
Center
B
Left
C
Justified
D
Right
Question 76
GK

The term 'banana kick' is associated with which sport?

A
Ice Hockey
B
Boxing
C
Hockey
D
Football
Question 77
GK

Ursa Major is a/an:

A
Comet
B
Asteroid
C
Constellation
D
Satellite
Question 78
GK

The Deccan Plateau is a ______ landmass that lies to the south of the river Narmada.

A
quadrilateral
B
rectangular
C
hexagonal
D
triangular
Question 79
GK

In which state is the Raika tribe found?

A
West Bengal
B
Rajasthan
C
Kerala
D
Manipur
Question 80
GK

Where did the indigenous sport 'Kalaripayattu' originate from?

A
Kerala
B
Karnataka
C
Goa
D
Tamil Nadu
Question 81
GK

______ is a form of Sikh festival.

A
Khamaj
B
Hola Mohalla
C
Bhairav
D
Kalyan
Question 82
GK

Which of the following statements about the Pala Dynasty of eastern India is INCORRECT?

A
The Pala dynasty was founded by Gopala.
B
Dharmapala founded the Valabhi university.
C
The Pala kings were the followers of Buddhism.
D
Devapala was the grandson of Gopala.
Question 83
GK

In January 2022, which evacuation mission did the government of India launch to evacuate the Indians stranded in Ukraine?

A
Operation Ganga
B
Operation Safe Homecoming
C
Operation Vande Bharat
D
Operation Raahat
Question 84
GK

Who developed the technique of preserving the quality of food by raising its temperature to prevent microbial growth in the food?

A
Robert Koch
B
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
C
Louis Pasteur
D
Joseph Lister
Question 85
GK

Which Section of the Representation of People’s Act (RPA), 1951 deprives the prisoners of their right to vote?

A
Section 62 (5)
B
Section 15 (3)
C
Section 72 (5)
D
Section 10 (4)
Question 86
GK

The government of which state started the Tansen Samman?

A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Arunachal Pradesh
Question 87
GK

Which city is referred to as the 'Manchester of India'?

A
Ahmedabad
B
Kanpur
C
Kolkata
D
Mumbai
Question 88
GK

Which Article of the Constitution mentions about establishing and maintaining institutions for religious and charitable purposes?

A
Article 28
B
Article 26
C
Article 29
D
Article 30
Question 89
GK

Good Friday is related to:

A
Christianity
B
Hinduism
C
Sikhism
D
Jainism
Question 90
GK

The proclamation of which Act by the King of England in 1773 paved the way for the establishment of the Supreme Court at Calcutta?

A
Pitt’s India Act
B
Indian Councils Act
C
Charter Act
D
Regulating Act
Question 91
GK

Which of the following folk music of Chhattisgarh is based on the epic Mahabharata?

A
Paani Haari
B
Ghumar
C
Pandvani
D
Maand
Question 92
GK

Which of the following is issued by commercial banks at a discount on face value?

A
Certificates of deposits
B
Commercial papers
C
Treasury bills
D
Promissory notes
Question 93
GK

In a situation wherein A (female) and B (male) are working in the same office, same designation, same nature of work but unequal payment, which of the following Articles of the Constitution will be applicable?

A
Article 21
B
Article 39(d)
C
Article 18
D
Article 48A
Question 94
GK

Which of the following is an example of application software?

A
A web browser
B
A programming language
C
An operating system
D
A word processor
Question 95
GK

The Green Revolution led to an increase in agricultural output primarily due to the use of HYV seeds. Here, HYV refers to:

A
High Yielding Variance
B
Heat Yielding Variant
C
High Yielding Variety
D
High Yield Variant