SSC-CHSL 2024 Questions

8 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 an error.  How long are you working / for your current employer / and why don't you / look for better opportunities?

A
and why don't you
B
look for better opportunities
C
for your current employer
D
How long are you working
Question 2
Comprehension

The given sentence is divided into three segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.  The judges eliminated the / classical singer, as she dropped of / in the middle of the competition.

A
in the middle of the competition.
B
The judges eliminated the
C
No error
D
classical singer, as she dropped of
Question 3
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.  All the players from this athletic club participated in the tournament and ______ one of them got a medal.

A
each
B
none
C
they
D
all
Question 4
Comprehension

The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error.  The sun rises / in an east / and sets / in the west.

A
in an east
B
and sets
C
in the west.
D
the sun rises
Question 5
Comprehension

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

A
motive
B
custom
C
conventions
D
ritualistic
Question 6
Comprehension

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

A
resembling
B
favouring
C
echoing
D
subjugating
Question 7
Comprehension

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

A
perch
B
sitting
C
lurch
D
chirp
Question 8
Comprehension

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

A
flight
B
dashed
C
dart
D
leapt
Question 9
Comprehension

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

A
nullify
B
communicate
C
inform
D
convey
Question 10
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can replace the bracketed word segment in the following sentence.  Men (allowed) for Olympic artistic swimming for the first time at the 2024 Paris Games, the IOC confirmed on Thursday.

A
are eligible
B
will approve
C
have permitted
D
are likely
Question 11
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Consciencious
B
Conscience
C
Conscious
D
Conspicuous
Question 12
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.  To read between the lines

A
To read aloud
B
To whisper
C
To read without concentration
D
To grasp the hidden meaning
Question 13
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. His industrious attitude was the reason for his promotion.

A
Hazy
B
Efficient
C
Lazy
D
Pricey
Question 14
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Terminate

A
Begin
B
Mark
C
Conclude
D
Die
Question 15
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The player was declared fit and in excellent health to play the final matches.

A
left out in cold
B
right as rain
C
up in the arms
D
on cloud nine
Question 16
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate homophone to fill in the blank. These people are artists. _______ skills are extraordinary.

A
There
B
Their
C
They're
D
They or
Question 17
Comprehension

There is a spelling error in the given sentence. Select the option that contains the INCORRECTLY spelt word. They adressed the special gathering perfectly.

A
adressed
B
special
C
gathering
D
perfectly
Question 18
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The __________ purpose of the coaching was to identify the talented players.

A
mane
B
main
C
mean
D
mine
Question 19
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. As there was no one to look thorough the orphan, he had to take refuge in the orphanage.

A
look through
B
look upon
C
look down upon
D
look after
Question 20
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the following sentence.  I cannot go out tonight because I will preparing of my interview tomorrow.

A
I had to prepare to
B
I have been prepare to
C
I have to prepare for
D
I will have prepare for
Question 21
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.  Loud noise effects our ability to concentrate.

A
intensifies
B
bestows
C
affects
D
results
Question 22
Comprehension

Complete the following sentence.  He _______ to the manager about the terrible food in the hostel.

A
He said a complaint.
B
He said a big complaint.
C
He made a complaint.
D
He terribly complained.
Question 23
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks.  Shyam has reserved a _______ in the train for his wife as she will be giving _______ to his child soon.

A
birth; berth
B
berth; birth
C
birth; birth
D
berth; berth
Question 24
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Peace

A
Turmoil
B
Refusal
C
Strange
D
Harmony
Question 25
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank.  The prince is the _______ to the throne.

A
air
B
ere
C
err
D
heir
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 79 - 43 + (23 + 75) × 3 - (30 ÷ 15) × 4 = 175  (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
3 and 4
B
23 and 43
C
75 and 30
D
75 and 79
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'DEAL' is coded as '0368' and 'DEAF' is coded as '2630'. What is the code for 'F' in that language?

A
2
B
8
C
3
D
0
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

'STAUNCH' is related to 'WXEYRGL' in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, 'BLISS' is related to 'FPMWW'. To which of the following is 'COWARD' related, following the same logic?

A
GSAEVH
B
GTAEVH
C
GSAFVH
D
GSZEVH
Question 29
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
ZABX
B
KPQJ
C
NMNM
D
TGHS
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

How many semi circles are there in the given figure?

A
4
B
5
C
7
D
6
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Two
B
Three
C
None
D
One
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Three
B
One
C
Two
D
Four
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In a certain language,  A # B means A is the sister of B,  A @ B means A is the son of B,  A & B means A is the wife of B and  A % B means A is the father of B.  E & P @ D % K # L  Based on the above, how is E related to K?

A
Sister
B
Brother's wife
C
Mother
D
Mother's mother
Question 34
Logical Reasoning

What should come in place of the question mark (?) to complete the following letter-cluster series?  YBP, WDS, TGQ, OLT, ?

A
HTR
B
HSP
C
HSR
D
LSR
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

What would be the letter on the opposite side of 'S' if the given sheet is folded to form a cube?

A
Q
B
R
C
P
D
T
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'LDWR' is coded as 'NGUQ' and 'BFKZ' is coded as 'DIIY'. What is the code for 'YTGX' in the given code language?

A
AWEW
B
BWFV
C
ZVFV
D
YWFV
Question 37
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:  All shoes are ties.  Some ties are pants.  All pants are buttons.  Conclusion (I): Some buttons are shoes.  Conclusion (II): No ties are buttons.

A
Only conclusion (I) follows.
B
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
C
Only conclusion (II) follows.
D
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?  FHB, KMG, PRL, UWQ, ?

A
ZBV
B
ZCV
C
ZDV
D
ZVB
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

21 is related to 59 by certain logic. Following the same logic, 32 is related to 81. 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
62
B
75
C
60
D
58
Question 40
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?  404 B 2 D 101 A 101 C 6= ?

A
831
B
803
C
813
D
830
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?  138, 137, 140, 139, 142, ?

A
143
B
141
C
140
D
142
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? (86 ÷ 43) + (66 ÷ 33) × 2 + 72 - 6 × 4 = 177  (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
43 and 72
B
2 and 72
C
2 and 4
D
2 and 6
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

This question consists of a pair of words which have a certain relationship to each other. Select the pair which does NOT have the same relationship. Adhere: Comply  1) Accord: Harmony  2) Busy: Engaged  3) Eager: Keen  4) Jubilant: Depressed

A
2
B
3
C
4
D
1
Question 44
Logical Reasoning

What would be the Roman numeral on the opposite side of 'IX' if the given sheet is folded to form a cube?

A
VI
B
V
C
X
D
VIII
Question 45
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 /deleting /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.)  (60, 15, 5)  (96, 24, 8)

A
(156, 39, 11)
B
(150, 36, 13)
C
(159, 39, 13)
D
(156, 39, 13)
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if '+' and '-' are interchanged and 'x' and '+' are interchanged? 34+56×8÷2-16=?

A
30
B
36
C
23
D
38
Question 47
Arithmetic

The distance between the centres of two circles is 81 cm, and their radii are 42 cm and 51 cm. What is the length (in cm) of the direct common tangent to the circles?

A
36√5
B
40√2
C
31√3
D
51√6
Question 48
Arithmetic

Ram is 20 years older than Rahul. 'n' years ago Ram was thrice as old as Rahul. '2n' years from now the ratio of the ages of Ram and Rahul will be 15: 11. What is the value of 'n'?

A
30
B
15
C
10
D
20
Question 49
Arithmetic

Side BC of a  \(\triangle \) ABC is extended upto D such that CD = AC. If ∠BAD = 118° and ∠ACB = 80°, then the value of ∠ABC is equal to:

A
32°
B
36°
C
22°
D
27°
Question 50
Arithmetic

The value of a machine depreciates every year by 5%. If the present value of the machine is 80,000, what will be its value after 2 years?

A
74,400
B
72,200
C
72,000
D
74,000
Question 51
Arithmetic

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the circle?

A
The radius of an incircle of an equilateral triangle of side 's' is s/2√3
B
The area of a sector = 1/2 (arc length × R)
C
The length of an arc = (central angle made by the arc/360°) × πr 2
D
Circles are congruent if they have same radii while similar circles may have different radii.
Question 52
Arithmetic

If cos 4 \(\theta \)  - sin 4 \(\theta \) = 4/5, then find the value of sin4 \(\theta \)

A
16/25
B
24/25
C
18/25
D
21/25
Question 53
Arithmetic

The inner and outer radii of a hemispherical wooden bowl are 6 cm and 8 cm, respectively. Its entire surface has to be polished and the cost of polishing u03c0 cmu00b2 is Rs.50. How much will it cost to polish the bowl?

A
Rs.11,400
B
Rs.10,000
C
Rs.12,000
D
Rs.11,600
Question 54
Arithmetic

Find the cost of painting a ball that is in the shape of a sphere with a radius of 14 cm. The painting cost of the ball is 5 per square centimetre (take π = 22/7).

A
12,320
B
12,230
C
13,220
D
13,022
Question 55
Arithmetic

Study the given histogram and answer the questions that follow. The histogram shows the distribution of marks obtained by 115 students in a college.  A student is marked as qualified if he/she obtains marks above 40.5. Here, the ratio of the number of qualified students to that of students who are not qualified is:  

A
5:1
B
19:4
C
9:2
D
17:4
Question 56
Arithmetic

Ram invested a certain sum of money at simple interest. It amounted to 5/4 of itself in 3 years. What will be its rate per cent per annum?

A
8.20%
B
9.12%
C
8.33%
D
7.25%
Question 57
Arithmetic

5% of 2% of 3 is equal to:

A
3
B
0.3
C
0.003
D
0.03
Question 58
Arithmetic

The givengraph shows the higher secondary result of a particular school, from 2019 to 2021. Study the graph and answer the question that follows.  The ratio of the number of students who passed with first division in all the 3 years to the total number of students in 2020 is:

A
7:13
B
17:10
C
7:10
D
7:15
Question 59
Arithmetic

Study the given three-dimensional chart and answer the question that follows. The chart details the sale of fruits in different months.  Which fruit was the most sold in the month of May and how much more than the lowest-sold fruit in that month?

A
Orange, 23
B
Apple, 28
C
Kiwi, 23
D
Kiwi, 22
Question 60
Arithmetic

On buying 24 bangles Meena gets 6 bangles free of cost. By what percentage does Meena get a discount?

A
5%
B
20%
C
15%
D
10%
Question 61
Arithmetic

If A: B = 2: 3 and B: C = 7: 8, find A : C.

A
12:7
B
4:7
C
7:12
D
7:12
Question 62
Arithmetic

The following table shows admitted students in an institute during the academic years 2015 to 2020 in different courses.  Which of the following course had either a consistent growth or a consistent decline in the admissions from 2015 to 2020?

A
Arts
B
Management
C
Science
D
Engineering
Question 63
Arithmetic

Two cubes, each of edge 5 cm, are joined face to face. Find the surface area of the cuboid thus formed.

A
200 cm²
B
250 cm²
C
300 cm²
D
125 cm²
Question 64
Arithmetic

Tanvi can do a work in 25 days, and Tai can complete the same work in 30 days. They started the work together for 5 days. How much work is left?

A
1/12
B
19/30
C
11/12
D
11/30
Question 65
Arithmetic

The average weight of 35 students in a class is 40 kgs. Five of the students of this class whose average weight is 42 kgs left the class. Find the average weight of the remaining 30 students.

A
\(29\frac{2}{3} \)  kgs
B
\(49\frac{2}{3} \)  kgs
C
\(39\frac{2}{3} \)  kgs
D
\(19\frac{2}{3} \)  kgs
Question 66
Arithmetic

In an election contested by two candidates, one candidate got 42% of the total votes and still lost by 800 votes. Find the total number of votes that were cast.

A
5000
B
8000
C
2000
D
7000
Question 67
Arithmetic

A sells an object to B at 10% profit, B sells it to C at 60% profit and C sells it to D at 12 1/2% profit. If D paid ₹59.40, then at what price did A buy it?

A
₹30
B
₹32
C
₹28
D
₹34
Question 68
Arithmetic

Two triangles ABC and DEF are similar. The smallest side of ABC is equal to 15 units. If the sides of ABC are in the ratio 3: 4: 5, and the area of DEF is half of the area of ABC, then what is the largest side of DEF (in units)?

A
25
B
25√3
C
25/√2
D
25√2
Question 69
Arithmetic

Simplify the expression  720 + 48 ÷ 8 × 5 - 6 × 3.

A
112/5
B
732
C
161
D
242
Question 70
Arithmetic

A man can row a boat at speed 8 km/h in still water. It takes thrice as long to row upstream as it does to row downstream. Find the speed of the stream (in km/h).

A
6
B
4
C
3
D
5
Question 71
Arithmetic

Solve  \(\frac{2 \times 2+2}{2 \div 2 \times 2}  \div  \frac{ \frac{1}{2} \div  \frac{1}{2} of \frac{1}{2}}{\frac{1}{2} +  \frac{1}{2} of \frac{1}{2}} \)

A
\(1\frac{1}{8} \)
B
\(4\frac{1}{8} \)
C
\(3\frac{1}{8} \)
D
\(2\frac{1}{8} \)
Question 72
GK

Which of the following is NOT compulsory equipment for a football referee?

A
White flag
B
Watch(es)
C
Whistle(s)
D
Red and yellow cards
Question 73
GK

Which of the following is NOT one of the classical languages of India?

A
Magahi
B
Kannada
C
Malayalam
D
Odiya
Question 74
GK

Select the natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion from the following.

A
Gir forest
B
Kanha National Park
C
Sundarbans
D
Saranda forest
Question 75
GK

Select the olfactory indicator from among the given options.

A
Clove oil
B
Turmeric
C
Petunia
D
Cabbage juice
Question 76
GK

Which of the following is NOT related to the 'Trinity of Carnatic Music'?

A
Syama Shastri
B
Tyagaraja
C
Purandara Das
D
Muthuswami Dikshitar
Question 77
GK

Which statement about Classical Carnatic Music is correct?

A
The compositions are either in Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil or Bengali.
B
The compositions are either in Marathi, Odia, Konkani or Bengali.
C
The compositions are either in Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi or Sanskrit.
D
The compositions are either in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil or Sanskrit.
Question 78
GK

Price control and rationing are direct control measures to check _______.

A
reflation
B
disinflation
C
deflation
D
inflation
Question 79
GK

As of March 2020, which of the following solar power plants is the biggest plant in the world, with total installed capacity of 2,245 MW?

A
Sakri photovoltaic solar energy project
B
Kamuthi solar power project
C
Bhadla solar park
D
Dhirubhai Ambani solar park
Question 80
GK

As per the Census-2011, the total absolute increase in population during the decade is

A
17.21 crore
B
15.23 crore
C
18.19 crore
D
16.41 crore
Question 81
GK

As of March, 2024, who is the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority of India?

A
Justice Ranjan Gogoi
B
Justice Sharad Bobde
C
Justice Sanjiv Khanna
D
Justice UU Lalit
Question 82
GK

Khelo India Winter Games 2023 was held at

A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Uttarakhand
C
Leh
D
Jammu and Kashmir
Question 83
GK

To create a new MS Word document, which of the following steps is correct?

A
File Tab -> New
B
File Tab -> Recent
C
File Tab -> Start
D
File Tab -> Open
Question 84
GK

How many Fundamental Rights were initially provided in the Constitution of India?

A
Nine
B
Seven
C
Six
D
Eight
Question 85
GK

According to Koeppen's Scheme of classification of climate, which of the following characteristics is associated with 'Group E'?

A
The average temperature for all months is below 10°C
B
The average temperature of the coldest month is 18°C or higher
C
The average temperature of the coldest month is -3°C or below
D
The average temperature of the coldest month is higher than -3°C but below 18°C
Question 86
GK

Which of the following committees was associated with Industrial Licensing Policy Inquiry?

A
Hazari Committee
B
Dutt Committee
C
Sen Committee
D
Gadgil Committee
Question 87
GK

Which of the following is the correct relationship?

A
F = a/m
B
F = m/a
C
F = m²a
D
F = ma
Question 88
GK

Doljatra is a festival of which state from followings?

A
Haryana
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Rajasthan
D
Assam
Question 89
GK

At which place did Raja Ram Mohan Roy form a reform association called Brahmo Sabha in the year 1828?

A
Pune
B
Calcutta
C
Madras
D
Bombay
Question 90
GK

The Assam government observed the birthday of _______ on 31 March 2023, as Students Day in the state.

A
Bhrigu Kumar Phukan
B
Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma
C
Biraj Kumar Sarma
D
Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
Question 91
GK

Which of the following dances is listed in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of India since 2010?

A
Kalbelia
B
Garba
C
Matki
D
Ghumar
Question 92
GK

Which sport is NOT played in mixed doubles?

A
Handball
B
Tennis
C
Table tennis
D
Badminton
Question 93
GK

______ of the Constitution of India has provisions for legal enforcement of the fundamental rights.

A
Article 32
B
Article 29
C
Article 19
D
Article 28
Question 94
GK

Lal Thanhawla holds the record for the longest-serving Chief Minister of ______ occupying the position for five terms.

A
Mizoram
B
Meghalaya
C
Sikkim
D
Manipur
Question 95
GK

Application software includes a variety of programs that are designed to meet the information processing needs of___________________.

A
end users
B
programmers
C
customers
D
team leaders
Question 96
GK

Which amongst the following Sultans shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad?

A
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
B
Ibrahim Lodhi
C
Sikandar Lodhi
D
Feroz Shah Tughlaq