SSC-CHSL 2024 Questions

4 Jul 2024 • Shift 4

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Question 1
Comprehension

The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. She was singing / beautifully in / the concert hall / last night.

A
the concert hall
B
last night.
C
She was singing
D
beautifully in
Question 2
Comprehension

Identify the error in the following sentence and select the option with the correct use of the phrasal verb. The police inspector was trying to give out the contradicting stories in the scene of the accident.

A
The police inspector was trying to sign up the contradicting stories in the scene of the accident.
B
The police inspector was trying to rush out the contradicting stories in the scene of the accident.
C
The police inspector was trying to sort out the contradicting stories in the scene of the accident.
D
The police inspector was trying to lighten up the contradicting stories in the scene of the accident.
Question 3
Comprehension

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. I will be study around 7 o’clock.

A
around 7 o’clock
B
be study
C
will
D
I
Question 4
Comprehension

The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with the grammatical error. My daughter participate / in the dance competition / that is organised every year / by the Lion’s Club.

A
in the dance competition
B
that is organised every year
C
My daughter participate
D
by the Lion’s Club
Question 5
Comprehension

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

A
conclusion
B
derivation
C
solution
D
assumption
Question 6
Comprehension

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

A
observing
B
showing
C
blowing
D
assuming
Question 7
Comprehension

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

A
powerful
B
expensive
C
healthier
D
cleaner
Question 8
Comprehension

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

A
skipping
B
grabbing
C
building
D
turning
Question 9
Comprehension

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

A
comparisons
B
chances
C
additions
D
options
Question 10
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Desire

A
Loathing
B
Aversion
C
Disgust
D
Longing
Question 11
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.  He takes his always dog for a walk in the park.

A
takes his dog for always a walk
B
takes his dog for an always walk
C
always takes his dog for a walk
D
his dog for a walk always takes
Question 12
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'.  She was thinking at the fun they had.

A
beside
B
by
C
No substitution required
D
about
Question 13
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Vehement

A
Reliable
B
Smashed
C
Passionate
D
Mild
Question 14
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option of the given word to fill in the blank. The new construction sites have ______ attack by the environmentalists.

A
come off
B
come upon
C
come under
D
come out
Question 15
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. The growth of the cell wall is very rarely uniform .

A
Paired
B
Balanced
C
Fixed
D
Variegated
Question 16
Comprehension

Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence. There is no transparency in the procedure followed by the company.

A
Coherence
B
Reliability
C
Clarity
D
Opacity
Question 17
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence. Shreya prefers wearing green coloured saree on marriage funcktions.

A
Prefers
B
Wearing
C
Funcktions
D
Marriage
Question 18
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Noble

A
Grand
B
Indescribable
C
Common
D
Magical
Question 19
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. The performance of the team in the lost match was dismal .

A
Luminous
B
Sadden
C
Cheap
D
Dainty
Question 20
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A bolt from the blue

A
A sudden and unexpected event
B
Thunder and rain in a storm
C
Raining heavily
D
A spontaneous but expected event
Question 21
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Benevolent

A
Cruel
B
Happy
C
Patient
D
Harmless
Question 22
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. A newer, more effective computer system was installed in place of the obsolete one.

A
outdated
B
current
C
modern
D
advanced
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 had to write a letter of mistake to my father for the blunder I made.

A
apology
B
No substitution required
C
gratitude
D
circumstance
Question 24
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Physiologist
B
Contagious
C
Gracious
D
Couragious
Question 25
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Walk a tightrope

A
To walk on a narrow road
B
To act carefully in a difficult situation
C
To be tensed about something
D
To try and balance yourself
Question 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) (35, 5, 7) (108, 12, 9)

A
(118, 15, 9)
B
(91, 13, 7)
C
(254, 17, 7)
D
(114, 14, 8)
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word 'COUNTED' is arranged in English alphabetical order?

A
None
B
Two
C
More than three
D
Three
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'now or never' is coded as 'ak bj ut' and 'never be late' is coded as 'bj tl cv'. How is 'never' coded in that language?

A
cv
B
bj
C
ak
D
tl
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

What should come in place of ? in the given series?  119  128  137  146  155  ?

A
164
B
163
C
161
D
162
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

If 'A' stands for ' \(\div\) ', 'B' stands for 'x', 'C' stands for '+' and 'D' stands for '-', then the resultant of which of the following will be 652?

A
109 B 6 A 16 D 2 C 6
B
109 B 6 D 16 A 2 C 6
C
109 C 6 D 16 A 2 B 6
D
109 A 6 D 16 B 2 C 6
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? LPT, ?, BBF, JUL, RNR

A
COD
B
TIZ
C
FIZ
D
UTL
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word 'POWDERS' is arranged in English alphabetical order?

A
More than three
B
Three
C
None
D
One
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

Select the word-pair that best represents the same relationship as expressed in the pair of words given below. (The words should be considered as meaningful Hindi words and should not be related to each other on the basis of number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word.)  Dogs – Barking

A
Snake – roar
B
Cows – squeak
C
donkey - braying
D
Cats – hissing
Question 34
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. PQRSO_TT_UV_MW_V

A
TSUX
B
NTUY
C
SNUX
D
XTUS
Question 35
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) Pleasure: Pain

A
Fast: Quick
B
Gentle: Brutal
C
Smart: Intelligent
D
Angry: Furious
Question 36
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.) 1. CWSR 2. MGCA 3. KEAY 4. SMIG

A
CWSR
B
MGCA
C
KEAY
D
SMIG
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language,  'P + Q' means 'P is the wife of Q'.  'P - Q' means 'P is the brother of Q'.  'P/Q' means 'P is the son of Q'.  'P x Q' means 'P is the father of Q'.  If 'V / K x T + M x O', then how is K related to O?

A
Mother's father
B
Mother
C
Father's mother
D
Father
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

If 'T' stands for '+', 'P' stands for ' \(\div\) ', 'Q' stands for 'x' and 'R' stands for '-', what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?  24 T 36 P 48 Q 32 R 40 T 53 = ?

A
61
B
73
C
31
D
48
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

If 'A' stands for ' \(\div\) ', 'B' stands for 'x', 'C' stands for '+' and 'D' stands for '-', what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?  26 B 3 C 5 D 120 A 4 = ?

A
53
B
57
C
51
D
55
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 512, 1000, 1728, 2744, 4096, 5832, ?

A
4000
B
8000
C
9261
D
6000
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

In a certain language, 'How are you' is written as 'Co De Ki' and 'You look happy' is written as 'Th De Mo'. How is 'you' written in the given language?

A
Ki
B
Co
C
De
D
Mo
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

17 is related to 136 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 23 is related to 184. To which of the following is 29 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
228
B
234
C
232
D
230
Question 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 follow/s from the given statement.  Statements:  Some bags are paper.  All wood is paper.  Some bags are dolls.  Conclusion (I): All dolls are paper.  Conclusion (II): Some bags are wood.

A
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
B
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
C
Only conclusion (II) follows.
D
Only conclusion (I) follows.
Question 44
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 12th exam. The maximum marks in Maths, Physics and Chemistry are 140, and that in English, IP, Biology are 180 What is the Percentage of Marks obtained by Riya in Chemistry?

A
95.87%
B
92.86%
C
99.38%
D
92.68%
Question 45
Arithmetic

Ramu used to spend 72% of his income. His income has increased by 12%, and he increases his expenditure by 5%. If Ramu earlier saved y and after the increases he now saves x, then what is the value of ((x - y)/y * 100)%

A
25%
B
2%
C
27%
D
30%
Question 46
Arithmetic

The ratio of the lateral surface area to the total surface area of a cylinder with base diameter 60cm and height 10 cm is:

A
1:9
B
2:7
C
1:4
D
4:3
Question 47
Arithmetic

If cot θ = 3/4 is an acute angle, then sin θ + cos θ − tan θ is equal to:

A
1/11
B
1/15
C
1/13
D
1/18
Question 48
Arithmetic

A man bought 4 books for ₹50 each, 5 books for ₹60 each and 6 books for ₹70 each. The average cost of a book for the man is (round up to two decimal places):

A
₹36.33
B
₹50.33
C
₹61.33
D
₹60.33
Question 49
Arithmetic

A student has 5 subjects in an examination. The distribution of hard work of 16 hours a day over 5 subjects and marks obtained 400 out of 500 are shown in the charts. How much time did the student spend on Math and how much marks were obtained in math?

A
9.8 hrs and 84 marks
B
6.4 hrs and 84 marks
C
40 hrs and 21 marks
D
6.4 hrs and 90 marks
Question 50
Arithmetic

From a circle, a sector with a central angle of 30° is cut off. If the length of the arc of this sector is 5.5 cm, then find the radius (in cm) of the circle. [Use π = 22/7]

A
12
B
10
C
10.5
D
11
Question 51
Arithmetic

The following table shows the production of food grains in a country over the five years.  The difference between the average production (in ten lakh tonnes) of wheat and maize over the years is:

A
140
B
310
C
450
D
224
Question 52
Arithmetic

For what positive values of k do the following pair of linear equations have infinitely many solutions?  kx + 3y - (k - 3) = 0  12x + ky - k = 0

A
6
B
2
C
12
D
4
Question 53
Arithmetic

The following bar graph represents the production of three types of buses by a company over the years (in thousands).  In which of the following years was the percentage production of B type buses to C type buses, the maximum?

A
2015
B
2013
C
2016
D
2014
Question 54
Arithmetic

If the height of a solid right circular cylinder is 27 cm and diameter of its base is 30 cm, the total surface area (in cm²) of the right circular cylinder is: Take π = 22/7

A
3976
B
3964
C
3978
D
3960
Question 55
Arithmetic

Akhil can complete a piece of work in 24 days. Shyam can complete the same piece of work in 12 days. If both of them work together, in how many days can they complete the same piece of work?

A
12 days
B
6 days
C
10 days
D
8 days
Question 56
Arithmetic

An amount of ₹8,000 was invested for 2 years, partly in scheme 1 at the rate of 5% simple interest per annum and the rest in scheme 2 at the rate of 4% simple interest per annum. The total interest received at the end was ₹720. The amount of money invested in scheme 1 is:

A
₹3,640
B
₹7,200
C
₹4,400
D
₹4,000
Question 57
Arithmetic

In a circle, O is the centre and AOB is the diameter. AT is a tangent to the circle. Line TB intersects the circle at Q. Given that ∠AOQ = 94°, find ∠ATQ.

A
86°
B
43°
C
47°
D
133°
Question 58
Arithmetic

In a 100-m race, A beats B by 20 m and B beats C by 5 m. In the same race, find the distance by which A beats C.

A
22 m
B
24 m
C
26 m
D
25 m
Question 59
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper buys 1800 kg wheat for ₹32,400. If 20% of this wheat is spoiled due to rain, at what rate (₹/kg) should he sell the rest to earn 20%?

A
26
B
25
C
27
D
Question 60
Arithmetic

 

A
24
B
18
C
-24
D
-18
Question 61
Arithmetic

A 35% profit is made when a discount of 35% is given on the marked price of an item. When the discount is 45%, then the profit percentage will be:

A
1713%
B
1113%
C
1413%
D
1317%
Question 62
Arithmetic

Two parallel chords of length 5 units and 8 units are on opposite sides of the center of a circle of radius 7 units. What is the distance between the chords? (round your answer to two decimal places)

A
11.82 units
B
12.28 units
C
11.28 units
D
12.82 units
Question 63
Arithmetic

In a triangle ABC, AB = AC. BC is extended to D such that CD = AB and the angle ADC is 30°. What are the angles of triangle ABC?

A
30°, 60°, 90°
B
50°, 60°, 70°
C
60°, 60°, 60°
D
45°, 60°, 75°
Question 64
Arithmetic

A mixture contains alcohol and water in the ratio of 12 : 5. On adding 14 liters of water, the ratio of alcohol to water becomes 4 : 3. The quantity of alcohol in the mixture is:

A
18 L
B
28 L
C
30 L
D
42 L
Question 65
Arithmetic

What is the smallest number that must be added to 19487161 so that it is divisible by 11?

A
1
B
5
C
6
D
10
Question 66
Arithmetic

3 solid spheres of diameters 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm are melted together to form a single solid sphere. Find its radius.

A
12 cm
B
9 cm
C
3 cm
D
6 cm
Question 67
GK

Which part of the Constitution of India deals with 'Citizenship'?

A
Part I
B
Part III
C
Part IV
D
Part II
Question 68
GK

In a symport:

A
a molecule moves across a membrane independent of other molecules
B
both molecules cross the membrane in the same direction
C
both molecules cross the membrane in the opposite direction
D
a molecule moves across a membrane dependent of other molecules
Question 69
GK

The Braj festival in _______ is held every year for two days in the Shukla Paksha of the Phalgun month, a few days before Holi.

A
Rajasthan
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Haryana
Question 70
GK

The Kailasha temple at Ellora near Aurangabad in Maharashtra was built by a king from the _______ Dynasty.

A
Rashtrakuta
B
Pratihara
C
Gurjara Pratihara
D
Chandella
Question 71
GK

Where and when was India's first Senior National Archery Championship held?

A
Delhi, 1973
B
Chennai, 1973
C
Chennai, 1975
D
Delhi, 1975
Question 72
GK

Which of the following persons was sworn in as chief of the Central Information Commission of India in November 2023?

A
Bimal Julka
B
Yashovardhan Azad
C
Divya Prakash Sinha
D
Heeralal Samariya
Question 73
GK

Which of the following committees had recommended the inclusion of a chapter on the Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India and stressed that the citizens should become conscious that, in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform?

A
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1976)
B
JR Varma Committee (1996)
C
Ashok Mehta Committee (1977)
D
Swaran Singh Committee (1976)
Question 74
GK

Which of the following is NOT an alignment option for text in a cell?

A
Center
B
Right
C
Justified
D
Left
Question 75
GK

The Thomas Cup is associated with which of the following sports?

A
Badminton female
B
Tennis female
C
Tennis male
D
Badminton male
Question 76
GK

Which of the following is the most dominant species of the Tropical Deciduous Forests?

A
Mulberry
B
Rubber
C
Coconut
D
Teak
Question 77
GK

Which of the following song did AR Rahman record with Michael Jackson?

A
Ekam Satyam
B
You are my destiny
C
The Oracle
D
Infinity Love
Question 78
GK

____ is one of the well-known schemes sponsored by the Union Government of India. It was launched in November 2015 with the aim of rescuing the country's ailing electricity distribution companies.

A
Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS)
B
One Nation, One Grid
C
Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana
D
Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana
Question 79
GK

Which of the following statements is/are FALSE about the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) of India? i. One of the main objectives of the Zones Act was promotion of exports of goods and services. ii. The Government of India announced the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Policy in the year 2011. iii. The SEZ Rules provided for different minimum land requirement for different classes of SEZs.

A
Only ii
B
Only i and ii
C
Only ii and iii
D
Only iii
Question 80
GK

Which of the following tribes does NOT live in India?

A
Maasai
B
Tharu
C
Gond
D
Santhal
Question 81
GK

How can we add text to a slide in MS-PowerPoint?

A
Note box
B
Dialogue box
C
Notes page
D
Textbox
Question 82
GK

Who was the first to use the term 'horsepower' that refers to the power produced by an engine?

A
John Dalton
B
Amedeo Avogadro
C
Albert Einstein
D
James Watt
Question 83
GK

Which of the following is NOT a moon of Jupiter?

A
Triton
B
Callisto
C
Europa
D
Ganymede
Question 84
GK

Under the discretionary power of which Article of the Indian Constitution did the SC of India recognise sex work as a profession?

A
Article 142
B
Article 143
C
Article 141
D
Article 140
Question 85
GK

Which of the following pairs of state and folk dance is correctly paired?

A
Punjab - Bhangra dance
B
Haryana – Garia or Goria dance
C
Kerala - Ghoomar dance
D
Gujarat - Bihu dance
Question 86
GK

On the basis of highest population growth rate (Census, 2011), select the option that arranges the following states in descending order: A) Bihar B) Arunachal Pradesh C) Meghalaya

A
C, B, A
B
A, B, C
C
C, A, B
D
B, C, A
Question 87
GK

Former Union Minister from Manipur was awarded Padma Shri in 2023 by the Union government for his contribution in public affairs in the last four decades.

A
Thokchom Radheshyam Singh
B
Thounaojam Chaoba
C
Yumnam Joykumar
D
Okram Ibobi Singh
Question 88
GK

National income at constant prices means:

A
income estimated for next year prices
B
income estimated at base year prices
C
income estimated at current year prices
D
income estimated at any year prices
Question 89
GK

Who composed the music of the patriotic song 'Maa Tujhe Salaam'?

A
Anu Malik
B
Shankar Mahadevan
C
Himesh Reshammiya
D
AR Rahman
Question 90
GK

Where did the indigenous sport 'Gatka' originate from?

A
Rajasthan
B
Manipur
C
Punjab
D
Jammu and Kashmir
Question 91
GK

The birthday of ______ is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.

A
Bhimrao Ambedkar
B
Mahatma Gandhi
C
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D
Rabindranath Tagore