SSC-CHSL 2024 Questions
4 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 an INCORRECT preposition. I am writing to invite you / to give a presentation / for our Jobs and Careers Conference / for engineering graduates.
A
for engineering graduatesB
I am writing to invite youC
for our Jobs and Careers ConferenceD
to give a presentationQuestion 2
Comprehension
Select the grammatically correct sentence.
A
Ragini plays the guitar melodiously.B
Ragini plays the guitar melodious.C
Ragini plays the guitar with a melody.D
Ragini plays the guitar with melodiousness.Question 3
Comprehension
The following sentence has been divided into four parts. Identify the part that contains an error. (A) I am hearing / (B) that the heat wave / (C) is going to be / (D) worse this year.
A
BB
DC
CD
AQuestion 4
Comprehension
Select the option with the correct use of future tense.
A
I hope your health is getting better by next week.B
I hope your health will get better by next week.C
I hope your health have been getting better by next week.D
I hope your health is get better by next week.Question 5
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A
whoseB
whomC
by whomD
whoQuestion 6
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A
shall haveB
hadC
haveD
hasQuestion 7
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A
so lessB
so moreC
manyD
quiteQuestion 8
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A
commentsB
commentedC
commentingD
commentQuestion 9
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A
tellB
tellsC
tellingD
toldQuestion 10
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: Lousy
A
1. PraiseworthyB
2. MoralC
3. FunnyD
4. PitifulQuestion 11
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Agile
A
1. ActiveB
2. ApatheticC
3. EnergeticD
4. SluggishQuestion 12
Comprehension
Select the incorrectly spelt word in the given sentence: The west Africans have a heritage of produsing sculpture using wax and bronze.
A
1. SculptureB
2. BronzeC
3. HeritageD
4. ProdusingQuestion 13
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the following sentence: His flight departs in 5:00 pm.
A
1. OfB
2. ForC
3. AtD
4. FromQuestion 14
Comprehension
Select the option that will most suitably substitute the underlined part of the given sentence: I gave my best dress to her on condition that she return it the very next day in a clean condition.
A
1. On the condition that she would returnB
2. On the condition that she returnC
3. On condition that she returnedD
4. On the conditions that she had returnQuestion 15
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence: The novel highlights the place of the endangered species in the rainforest.
A
1. prowessB
2. positionC
3. plightD
4. perspectiveQuestion 16
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence: The boy watched a sci-fi movie in the lieu of playing in the game zone.
A
1. in lieu of playB
2. in lieu off playingC
3. in lieu of playingD
4. on lieu of playingQuestion 17
Comprehension
Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options: The boy found the project to be a peice of cake because it was incredibly easy.
A
1. pieceB
2. incredibllyC
3. foaundD
4. prajectQuestion 18
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence: There is also an increase in juvenile delinquency.
A
1. TeenageB
2. AdultC
3. PuerileD
4. MinorQuestion 19
Comprehension
Fill in the blank using the correct collocation: We need to ___ a decision on the housing project tomorrow morning.
A
1. makeB
2. drawC
3. buildD
4. frameQuestion 20
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word: Alluring
A
1. EnticingB
2. GlamorousC
3. RepulsiveD
4. FascinatingQuestion 21
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym that can replace the underlined word in the given sentence: It did not take her very long to ascend to power.
A
1. grabB
2. climbC
3. reachD
4. ariseQuestion 22
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined part in the following sentence: My entire family left me in the lurch when I went to them after I divorced my husband.
A
1. refused to help me in my distressB
2. blamed only me for my failureC
3. scorned me for committing mistakesD
4. attempted to harass meQuestion 23
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom: Prakash could not make up his mind about what to do with the project.
A
1. AbandonB
2. ThinkC
3. AbideD
4. DecideQuestion 24
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Resourceful
A
IncompetentB
IngeniousC
ImmaculateD
ImpeccableQuestion 25
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Peculiar
A
RevolutionaryB
StrangeC
FrequentD
UsualQuestion 26
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.) (3, 12, 26) (7, 9, 53)
A
(7, 5, 25)B
(4, 9, 16)C
(12, 4, 114)D
(5, 15, 45)Question 27
Logical Reasoning
Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 17 × 7 + (21 - 3) × 5 - 28 + 34 = 72 (NOTE: Numbers must be interchanged and not the constituent digits e.g. if 2 and 3 are to be interchanged in the equation 43 × 3 + 4 + 2, then interchanged equation is 43 × 2 + 4 + 3)
A
1, 7 and 3B
17 and 28C
21 and 28D
5 and 7Question 28
Logical Reasoning
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
A
12B
9C
16D
14Question 29
Logical Reasoning
If 'A' stands for '+', 'B' stands for 'x', 'C' stands for '+' and 'D' stands for '-', what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 16 B 8 D 51 A 3 C 57 ?
A
188B
168C
128D
148Question 30
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 93 111 139 157 185 203 ?
A
227B
211C
215D
231Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'hands are dirty' is written as 'ca bx vp' and 'dirty things flies' is written as 'by vp cb'. How is 'dirty' written in the given language?
A
byB
cbC
bxD
vpQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
11 is related to 121 by certain logic. Following the same logic, 21 is related to 441. To which of the following is 31 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
356B
960C
961D
428Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language A + B means 'A is the mother of B' A - B means 'A is the sister of B' A x B means 'A is the wife of B' A ÷ B means 'A is the son of B' Based on the above, how is Z related to W if 'Z x Y + X - V + W'?
A
Mother's sister's son's wifeB
Mother's sister's son's daughterC
Mother's brother's son's wifeD
Mother's sister's daughterQuestion 34
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
BEHB
NQTC
KMPD
RUXQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
If 'E' stands for '+', 'U' stands for '×', 'A' stands for '+' and 'C' stands for '-', what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 16 A 24 C 30 E 15 U 9=?
A
22B
32C
66D
78Question 36
Logical Reasoning
AQLZ is related to SIDR in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, CPDV is related to UHVN. To which of the following is EBRY related, following the same logic?
A
1. WQITB
2. WQTJC
3. WTIQD
4. WIQJQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
If 23 January 2002 was Wednesday, then what was the day of the week on 26 January 2007?
A
1. FridayB
2. SundayC
3. SaturdayD
4. MondayQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? MKH, PNK, SQN, VTQ, ?
A
1. YWTB
2. WTYC
3. WYTD
4. YTWQuestion 39
Logical Reasoning
If 26 November 2013 was Tuesday, then what was the day of the week on 29 November 2018?
A
1. WednesdayB
2. FridayC
3. SaturdayD
4. ThursdayQuestion 40
Logical Reasoning
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? UTHS, VRKO, ?, XNQG, YLTC
A
1. WPNKB
2. WONJC
3. WPMND
4. TONKQuestion 41
Logical Reasoning
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 77, 79, 83, 89, 97, ?
A
1. 106B
2. 107C
3. 105D
4. 108Question 42
Logical Reasoning
Select the pair which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two set of pairs given below. Both pairs follow the same pattern. FJK: KOP MQR : RVW
A
GMN: FLMB
ADE: ZWVC
PRS: SRPD
JMP: ORUQuestion 43
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 space is wind. Some wind is earth. Some fire is earth. Conclusion: All earth is space. Conclusion (II): Some wind is fire.
A
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.B
Only conclusion (I) follows.C
Only conclusion (II) follows.D
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.Question 44
Logical Reasoning
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 77, 88, 101, 116, ?
A
331B
133C
313D
131Question 45
Arithmetic
Study the given bar-graph and answer the question that follows. The bar-graph shows the production of refrigerators (in thousand) by five different companies A, B, C, D and E during 2004 to 2007. What is the ratio of the average production of the refrigerators by companies A, B and E taken together for the year 2004-2005 to the average production of the refrigerators by companies C and D taken together for the year 2005-2006?
A
41:19B
19:41C
19:43D
43:19Question 46
Arithmetic
Arun and Bhaskar run a race of 3 km. First, Arun gives Bhaskar a head start of 400 m and beats him by 30 seconds. While coming back, Arun gives Bhaskar a lead of 2.5 minutes and gets beaten by 500 m. What is the difference between the times in minutes in which Arun and Bhaskar can run the race for one side separately?
A
3 minB
1.5 minC
2.5 minD
2 minQuestion 47
Arithmetic
The value of is equal to:
A
77/5B
5/77C
55/7D
27/55Question 48
Arithmetic
A can complete a piece of work in 20 days and B can complete the same work in 10 days. With the help of C, working together they completed the work in 5 days. The number of days in which C alone can complete the work is:
A
25B
10C
15D
20Question 49
Arithmetic
The radius of a sphere is increased by 25%. What is the increase per cent in surface area?
A
56.25%B
36.45%C
25.25%D
15.55%Question 50
Arithmetic
In ΔABC, P and Q are the middle points of the sides AB and AC, respectively. R is a point on the segment PQ such that PR : RQ = 1 : 5. If PR = 6 cm, then BC = _______.
A
70 cmB
66 cmC
68 cmD
72 cmQuestion 51
Arithmetic
What is the value of 1/sin 4 (90° - 2α) + 1/{cos²(90° - 2α) - 1} ?
A
sin² 2α + tan² 2αB
sec² 2α tan² 2αC
sec² 2α + cot² 2αD
cos² 2α cot² 2αQuestion 52
Arithmetic
A company sells goods at a markup of 25% above the cost price. During a sale, the company offers a 10% discount on the marked price. If the customer pays ₹540 after the discount, then what was the original cost price of the goods?
A
₹460B
₹470C
₹480D
₹450Question 53
Arithmetic
Study the given table and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. Consider the data of sales of products, A, B and C, by three companies, X, Y and Z, in the table given below. The highest average sale per company is for the product _______ and the lowest average sale per product is for the company _______
A
B; ZB
A; YC
A; XD
B; YQuestion 54
Arithmetic
Rahul spends 70% of his income. His income increased by 15% and his expenditure increased by 7.5%. What is the percentage increase in his savings?
A
25.5%B
30.5%C
50%D
32.5%Question 55
Arithmetic
Kamlesh offers the following two discount schemes to his customers on the sale of an article: (i) Two successive discounts of 25% and 5% (ii) Two successive discounts of 20% and 10% What is the difference between the selling price (in ₹) of the article under these two discount schemes if its marked price is ₹1,000?
A
7.0B
7.5C
6.5D
8.0Question 56
Arithmetic
The given table shows the number of candidates who have appeared, qualified and been selected in an examination from two states A and B over the years 2001 to 2005. In the year 2001, the percentage of candidates who were selected over the candidates who applied in State A is:
A
1.165%B
1.175%C
1.155%D
1.185%Question 57
Arithmetic
What is the curved surface area of cylinder whose radius is 3cm and height is 14cm? (Take π = 22/7)
A
262 cm²B
264 cm²C
263 cm²D
261 cm²Question 58
Arithmetic
If two numbers are each divided by the same divisor, then the remainders are 6 and 7, respectively. If the sum of the two numbers be divided by the same divisor, then the remainder is 5. The divisor is:
A
6B
8C
13D
4Question 59
Arithmetic
Last year, Ranjan's monthly salary was ₹34,500 and this year his monthly salary is ₹38,640. What is the percentage increase in Ranjan's monthly salary this year over his monthly salary last year?
A
15%B
12%C
20%D
13%Question 60
Arithmetic
Find the fourth proportional to 2, 6, 8.
A
12B
48C
36D
24Question 61
Arithmetic
10 years ago, a man's age was 5 times of his son's age. 2 years hence, twice his age will be equal to 4 times the age of his son. What is the present age (in years) of the son?
A
20B
16C
18D
14Question 62
Arithmetic
A company starts constructing buildings for a college. The constructions have 4 stages. 1.buildings proposals 2. proposals approval 3.constructions implemented 4.buildings completed The above 3D-bar graph indicates the status of constructions for 4 years 2015 to 2018. The X-axis scale 0, 2,4,6,8,10 indicates 0, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, 100%. Study the bar graph carefully and answer the following question. Find the total percentage of buildings completed during the total period, 2015 to 2018.
A
40%B
50%C
30%D
60%Question 63
Arithmetic
Find the area of a rhombus whose diagonals are of lengths 10 cm and 8.2 cm.
A
1.43 cm²B
41 cm²C
40 cm²D
42 cm²Question 64
Arithmetic
The centers of two circles of radii 25 cm and 35 cm are 80 cm apart. What is the ratio of the lengths of the transverse common tangent to the direct common tangent to these circles?
A
2 : 3B
√7 : 3C
3√7 : 2D
2 : √7Question 65
Arithmetic
In right triangle ABC with right angle at C, M is the mid-point of hypotenuse AB. C is joined to M and produced to a point D, such that DM = CM. Point D is joined to B. If CD = 10 cm, and BD = 6 cm, find the value of CM.
A
8 cmB
5 cmC
9.5 cmD
11.4 cmQuestion 66
Arithmetic
The measures of the three angles of a triangle are such that the smallest angle measures 42° less than the greatest angle, while the measure of the remaining angle is 24° more than the measure of the smallest angle. Find the measure of the smallest angle of the triangle.
A
42°B
40°C
38°D
36°Question 67
Arithmetic
In a college, the average weight of 40 boys in a section among 72 students is 33 kg and that of the remaining students is 15 kg. What is the average weight of all the students in the section?
A
18 kgB
25 kgC
24 kgD
22 kgQuestion 68
Arithmetic
How much time (in years) will it take for an amount of ₹4,50,000 to yield ₹45,000 as simple interest at a 5% per annum rate of interest?
A
1.5B
4C
2D
3Question 69
Arithmetic
The cost of rice is increased by 25% but its consumption is decreased by 30%. Find the percentage increase or decrease in the expenditure of money.
A
Increase 12 1/2%B
Increase 13 1/3%C
Decrease 12 1/2%D
Decrease 13 1/3%Question 70
GK
How many fundamental duties were recommended to be inserted in the Indian Constitution by the Swarna Singh Committee?
A
7B
6C
8D
9Question 71
GK
Parkash Singh Badal passed away in April 2023. He served as Chief Minister of ______ for five times.
A
BiharB
PunjabC
Himachal PradeshD
HaryanaQuestion 72
GK
Dussehra festival is celebrated in which of the following Hindu months?
A
ChaitraB
AshwinC
VaisakhaD
AshadhaQuestion 73
GK
Which feature in MS Word allows you to see a document's layout and formatting as it will appear when printed?
A
Draft ViewB
Screen ViewC
Print PreviewD
Reading ViewQuestion 74
GK
In whose ashram did the Beatles compose rock music in 1968 influenced by classical music?
A
Maharshi Mahesh Yogi AshramB
Osho Rajnish AshramC
Pandit Ravishankar AshramD
Maharshi Aurobindo AshramQuestion 75
GK
What is the standard weight of hammer for women in the hammer throw event?
A
6 kgB
8 kgC
4 kgD
5 kgQuestion 76
GK
Brihadiswara Temple of Tanjore was built by which of the following Chola emperors?
A
Rajendra IB
Raja Raja CholaC
VijayalayaD
Chamunda RayaQuestion 77
GK
In which of the following years did the Constitution (One Hundredth Amendment) Act come into force?
A
2001B
2020C
2015D
2009Question 78
GK
On 12 September 2002, ISRO launched the Kalpana-1 satellite using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. What is the application of this satellite?
A
Disaster management systemB
Climate & environment communicationC
Earth observationD
Planetary observationQuestion 79
GK
Which of the following writs in Latin means 'we command'?
A
ProhibitionB
Habeas corpusC
Quo-warrantoD
MandamusQuestion 80
GK
What is the primary aim of Regional Rural Banks in India?
A
Development of rural economyB
Development of urban economyC
Development of semi-urban economyD
Development of metropolitan economyQuestion 81
GK
In which state is the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve located?
A
UttarakhandB
Himachal PradeshC
AssamD
OdishaQuestion 82
GK
Which was the first programmable general purpose computer in the world?
A
PascalineB
Napier's bonesC
ENIACD
Mark IQuestion 83
GK
Which country's national game is Chinlone (Caneball)?
A
AfghanistanB
BhutanC
ChinaD
MyanmarQuestion 84
GK
Which Act was enacted by the British which regulated the manufacture, sale, possession and transport of firearms?
A
Indian Arms Act, 1878B
The Arm Rules, 1839C
The Arms Act, 1857D
The Firearms Act, 1871Question 85
GK
Which classical dance was introduced by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam?
A
KuchipudiB
OdissiC
KathakD
SattriyaQuestion 86
GK
India hosted Men's Hockey World Cup in 2023 at:
A
Bhubaneswar and RourkelaB
Patna and GayaC
Nashik and NagpurD
Amritsar and BathindaQuestion 87
GK
What does SAARC stand for?
A
South Asian Association of Regional CartographyB
South Asian Association for Regional CooperationC
South Asian Association of Regional Climate changeD
South Asian Association of Regional CorporationQuestion 88
GK
The Atal Tunnel has been built by Border Road Organisation at an altitude of 3000 metres. Which places are connected by this tunnel?
A
Shimla to LadakhB
Shimla to SrinagarC
Manali to ShimlaD
Manali to Lahaul-SpitiQuestion 89
GK
Which type of system did the leaders of independent India decide to adopt?
A
A system that would promote the welfare of the governmentB
A system that would promote the welfare of few rather than allC
A system that would promote the welfare of all rather than a fewD
A system that would promote the welfare of private enterprisesQuestion 90
GK
The 9th Men's ICC T20 World Cup Cricket 2024 will be hosted by which of the following countries?
A
Canada and USAB
India and Sri LankaC
West Indies and USAD
India and BangladeshQuestion 91
GK
In February 2023, PARAKH became the First National Assessment Regulator. What does R stand for in PARAKH?
A
RelatedB
ReportC
ReviewD
RecallQuestion 92
GK
In which year did Wilhelm Johannsen coin the term 'gene' to describe the Mendelian units of heredity?
A
1909B
1900C
1920D
1910Question 93
GK
Electrochemical cell is a device which converts chemical energy into electrical energy in a/an _____.
A
oxidation reactionB
reduction reactionC
direct redox reactionD
indirect redox reactionQuestion 94
GK
In classical Carnatic music, tempo is called as ______
A
gitaB
layaC
achalaD
padam