SSC CHSL
(5 July 2019 Shift-II)
Reasoning
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.1 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (16, 24, 88)
A (12, 18, 64)
B (18, 27, 98)
C (20, 30, 100)
D (14, 21, 77)
Answer: D
Q.2 In a code language, ADVOCATE is written as QXFCCRYA. How will DIALOGUE be written as in that language?
A NCFKCSEN
B NCKFMESC
C NCKFCSEM
D MCKFCSEM
Answer: C
Q.3 Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
A CFJM
B PSVY
C KNQT
D SVYB
Answer: A
Q.4 Three persons A, B and C have different amounts of rupees with them. If C takes ₹11 from A, C will have equal amount as B has. B and C together have total ₹111. How many rupees does C have?
A 60
B 65
C 50
D 70
Answer: C
Q.5 Select the option in which Figure-X is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed)
Answer: A
Q.6 Select the correct alternative to indicate the arrangement of the following activities in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Filling-in application form 2. Bank Account opened 3. Submitting necessary documents 4. Account closing 5. Depositing and withdrawing money
A 1, 3, 5, 2, 4
B 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
C 1, 3, 2, 5, 4
D 2, 5, 4, 1, 3
Answer: C
Q.7 If FASHION is coded as 6118965, then how will LASTING be coded as?
A 3113947
B 2112857
C 3112957
D 3112947
Answer: C
Q.8 Three of the following four numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the number that is different from the rest.
A 253
B 239
C 277
D 233
Answer: A
Q.9 A figure of transparent sheet with a pattern is given below. Select the option that shows how the pattern would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line.
Answer: A
Q.10 Which two signs should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct ?
615 − 377 ÷ 29 × 15 + 308 = 502
A × and +
B ÷ and ×
C + and −
D + and ÷
Answer: C
Q.11 Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Mango, Eatables, Liquid
Answer: A
Q.12 Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd word out.
A Microwave
B Scanner
C Photocopier
D Printer
Answer: A
Q.13 Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the following word-pair. Telephone : Communication
A Heater : Electricity
B Television : Entertainment
C Refrigerator : Equipment
D Air Cooler : Water
Answer: B
Q.14 How many triangles are present in the given figure ?
A 27
B 25
C 28
D 26
Answer: A
Q.15 A + B means ‘A is brother of B’
A − B means ‘A is daughter of B’
A × B means ‘A is husband of B’
A ÷ B means ‘A is son of B’
If J + R ÷ T × K − Z , then how is K related to J ?
A Mother
B Paternal grandmother
C Maternal grandmother
D Sister
Answer: A
Q.16 ‘Gynecology’ is related to ‘Women’ in the same way as ‘Paediatrics’ is related to ‘_________’.
A Men
B Children
C Human beings
D Treatment
Answer: B
Q.17 Select the number-pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two numbers of the following number-pair. 25 : 600
A 16 : 256
B 20 : 420
C 14 : 210
D 18 : 306
Answer: D
Q.18 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (56, 38, 96)
A (16, 14, 40)
B (10, 20, 40)
C (28, 48, 86)
D (12, 18, 50)
Answer: A
Q.19 Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. KSDO : NPGL :: SBJY : ?
A WYMV
B VZMW
C VYMV
D VYNW
Answer: C
Q.20 Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Answer: D
Q.21 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right of the figure.
Answer: C
Q.22 Two 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 logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some children are clever. All children are honest.
Conclusions: I. Some clever are children. II. Some honest are children. III. Some clever are honest.
A Either conclusion I or III follows.
B All conclusions follow.
C Only conclusions II and III follow.
D Only conclusions I and II follow.
Answer: B
Q.23 Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 20, 10, 10, 15, 30, ?
A 90
B 75
C 60
D 45
Answer: B
Q.24 Two different positions of the same dice are shown below, the six faces of which are numbered 1 to 6. Find the number on the face opposite to the one having?.
A 4
B 3
C 1
D 2
Answer: C
Q.25 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series will complete the series.
g _ k m _ s k m _ g k m _ s k m g g k _ p s _ m
A gpgpkm
B gpgpmk
C gspgkm
D gpgskm
Answer: B
General knowledge
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.26 Which one of the following is NOT an operating system ?
A Unix
B Linux
C Windows
D Intel
Answer: D
Q.27 What is the name of the anti-satellite missile test conducted by DRDO in March 2019 from the Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Island launch complex ?
A Mission Akash
B Mission Antariksh
C Mission Suryamandal
D Mission Shakti
Answer: D
Q.28 Who among the following won the ‘2019 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry’?
A Richard Powers
B Frank Bidart
C Forrest Gander
D Andrew Sean Greer
Answer: C
Q.29 Which was India’s first full-length ‘talkie’ film?
A Alam Ara
B Indrasabha
C Shirin Farhad
D Bhakta Prahlada
Answer: A
Q.30 When is National Science Day observed in India every year?
A 15th March
B 5th May
C 28th February
D 2nd January
Answer: C
Q.31 When was Menstrual Hygiene Day observed globally in the year 2019 ?
A 12th June
B 10th March
C 12th April
D 28th May
Answer: D
Q.32 Which one of the following brings out an annual publication titled ‘National Accounts Statistics’ containing Gross Domestic Product, Fixed Capital Formation and other macroeconomic aggregates?
A The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
B The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)
C The Central Statistics Office (CSO)
D The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)
Answer: C
Q.33 As of May 2019, which of the following nations has won the maximum number of Olympic gold medals in men’s hockey?
A Spain
B Australia
C Pakistan
D India
Answer: D
Q.34 Which of the following is the largest river island in India?
A Divar Island
B Diu Island
C Gundu Island
D Majuli Island
Answer: D
Q.35 ____________ was awarded the ‘Kaisar-i-Hind’ in 1915 by Lord Hardinge of Penshurst for his contribution to ambulance services in South Africa.
A Subhash Chandra Bose
B Muhammad Iqbal
C Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: D
Q.36 Name the sea that separates Asia and Africa with countries such as Egypt and Sudan on the African side and Saudi Arabia on the Asian side.
A Red Sea
B Mediterranean Sea
C Black Sea
D Caspian Sea
Answer: A
Q.37 Who among the following was the Speaker of the 15th Lok Sabha ?
A Sumitra Mahajan
B Rabi Ray
C P A Sangma
D Meira Kumar
Answer: D
Q.38 Which of the following Indian companies has been recognised as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute in February 2019?
A Jindal Steel
B Tata Steel
C Tata Chemicals
D Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.
Answer: B
Q.39 As of May 2019, who among the following has won the maximum number of Grand Slam tournaments in Men’s Tennis?
A Roger Federer
B Ivan Lendl
C Pete Sampras
D Andre Agassi
Answer: A
Q.40 Which among the following is the largest coalfield in India ?
A Yellandu
B Rampur
C Jharia
D Talcher
Answer: C
Q.41 Who among the following won the Women’s Singles title at the ‘2019 Australian Open’ tennis tournament?
A Naomi Osaka
B Angelique Kerber
C Elina Svitolina
D Caroline Wozniacki
Answer: A
Q.42 ___________ of the Constitution of India deals with emergency due to war, external aggression or armed rebellion.
A Article 269
B Article 350
C Article 352
D Article 347
Answer: C
Q.43 Which one of the following is defined as “a private network that uses Internet technology and the public tele communication system to securely share part of a business’s information or operations with suppliers, vendors, partners, customers or other businesses”?
A Intranet
B Extranet
C Local Area Network
D World Wide Web
Answer: B
Q.44 Which of the following is the smallest neighbouring country of India in terms of population?
A Afghanistan
B Maldives
C Nepal
D Bangladesh
Answer: B
Q.45 Which one of the following is an X-linked, recessive disorder caused by the deficiency of functional plasma clotting factor VIII (FVIII), which may be inherited or arise from spontaneous mutation ?
A Leukemia
B Multiple Myeloma
C Venous Thrombosis
D Haemophilia A
Answer: D
Q.46 Who is the author of the famous book ‘Meghdoot’?
A Kalidasa
B Sudraka
C Vatsyayana
D Bhasa
Answer: A
Q.47 Who among the following defeated HarshaVardhan in 618 CE?
A Pushyamitra
B Alexander
C Chandragupta I
D Pulakeshin II
Answer: D
Q.48 Who among the following was appointed as the chairperson of the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA) in May 2019?
A Justice H L Dattu
B Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel
C Justice A K Sikri
D Justice Madan Lokur
Answer: C
Q.49 Which one of the following is used for indexing dearness allowance to government employees for increase in prices in India?
A Consumer Price Indices (CPI)
B Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
C Interest rates
D Bank rates
Answer: A
Q.50 In 2019, Skytrax released its ‘World Airport Survey’ which ranked the world’s Top 100 Airports for 2019. Identify the airport that has been correctly paired with its rank.
A Kempegowda International Airport – 75th
B Indira Gandhi International Airport – 60th
C Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport – 57th
D Rajiv Gandhi Hyderabad International Airport – 66th
Answer: D
Quantitative Aptitude
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.51 In a △ABC,the bisectors of ∠B and ∠C meet at point O within the triangle. If ∠A = 116∘ , then the measure of ∠BOC is:
A 74∘
B 116∘
C 148∘
D 85∘
Answer: C
Q.52 Two numbers are in the ratio 7 : 5. On diminishing each of them by 40, the ratio becomes 27 : 17. The difference between the numbers is:
A 25
B 50
C 75
D 40
Answer: B
Q.53 If cosx = −½and π < x < 3π/2, then the value of 4tan2 x + 3cosec2 x is:
A 4
B 10
C 16
D 8
Answer: C
Q.54 The average age of four brothers is 15 years. If their fatheris included, the average is increased by 5 years. The age of the father (in years) is:
A 36
B 38
C 35
D 40
Answer: D
Q.55 The simplified value of 
A 13/7
B 13/16
C 13/8
D 13/64
Answer: D
Instructions: The given Bar Graph presents the Imports and Exports of an item (in tonnes) manufactured by a company for the five financial years, 2013-2014 to 2017-2018.
Q.56 In which financial year the percentage increase in total of Exports and Imports is the highest in comparison to its previous financial year ?
A 2016-2017
B 2014-2015
C 2015-2016
D 2017-2018
Answer: B
Q.57 In which financial year the total of the Exports and Imports is the lowest ?
A 2013-2014
B 2017-2018
C 2015-2016
D 2014-2015
Answer: A
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.58 A person purchased a vehicle for ₹5,90,828 and sold it for ₹6,52,920. Whatis the profit percent he earned on this vehicle (correct to two decimal places) ?
A 9.51%
B 9.55%
C 10.51%
D 11.55%
Answer: C
Q.59 A, B and C can complete a piece of work in 4, 20 and 60 days respectively. Working together, they can complete the same work in how many days ?
A 53/19
B 51/19
C 33/19
D 31/19
Answer: C
Q.60 A man bought 2 articles for ₹4158 each. He sold one article at 15% loss. Then at what percent profit the other article should be sold so that no profit/loss percentage is earned.
A 15%
B 10%
C 12%
D 18%
Answer: A
Q.61 The given Bar Graph presents the Imports and Exports of an item (in tonnes) manufactured by a company for the five financial years, 2013-2014 to 2017-2018.
What is the ratio of total Imports to total Exports during 2013-2014, 2015-2016 and 2017-2018?
A 4175 : 4011
B 4011 : 4175
C 3619 : 3604
D 3604 : 3073
Answer: C
Q.62 The ratio between the speeds of two trains is 5 : 7. If the first train covers 300 km in 3 hours, then the speed (in km/h) of the second train is:
A 100
B 150
C 140
D 120
Answer: C
Q.63 If 53√x + 123√x = 133√x, then the value of x is:
A 2
B 8
C 1
D 4
Answer: B
Q.64 If 6(sec2 59∘ − cot2 31∘ ) + ⅔sin90∘ − 3tan2 56∘ ytan2 34∘ = y∕3, then the value of y is:
A 2
B ⅔
C -⅔
D -2
Answer: A
Q.65 If secθ = 4x, and tanθ = 4/x, (x ≠ 0) then the value of 8( x2 − 1/x2) is:
A ⅛
B ⅟₁₆
C ¼
D ½
Answer: D
Q.66 In triangle ABC, the length of BC is less than twice the length of AB by 2 cm. The length of AC exceeds the length of AB by 10 cm. The perimeter is 32 cm. The length (in cm)of the smallest side of the triangle is:
A 10
B 4
C 6
D 8
Answer: C
Q.67 The chord of the contact of tangents drawn from a point on the circle x2 + y2 = a2 to the circle x2 + y2 = b2 touches the circle x2 + y2 = c2 such that bm = an cp where m,n,p ∈ N and m, n, p are prime to each other, then the value of m + n + p – 3 is:
A 1
B -1
C 0
D 2
Answer: A
Q.68 If (2x + 7)3 + (2x + 8)3 + (2x + 3)3 = 3(2x + 7)(2x + 8)(2x + 3) , then what is the value of x ?
A -3
B -2
C 3
D 2
Answer: A
Q.69 If x = √3 − √2 , then the value of x3 − x−3 is:
A −22√3
B 22√2
C −22√2
D 22√3
Answer: C
Q.70 A circle is inscribed in a triangle ABC. It touches sides AB, BC and AC at the points P, Q and respectively. If BP = 5 cm, CQ =7 cm and AR = 6 cm, then the perimeter (in cm) of the △ABC is:
A 37.5
B 37.25
C 36
D 35
Answer: C
Q.71 There was 25% off on shirt. A lady bought that shirt and got an additional 20% discount for paying in cash and further 10% discount for being a loyal customer. She paid ₹324. What was the price tag (in ₹) on the shirt ?
A 750
B 600
C 650
D 725
Answer: B
Q.72 The given Bar Graph presents the Imports and Exports of an item (in tonnes) manufactured by a company for the five financial years, 2013-2014 to 2017-2018.
What is the average of total Import and Export (in tonnes) during the five financial year ?
A 2508.8
B 2279.5
C 2552.4
D 2325.9
Answer: A
Q.73 If a 10-digit number 7220x558y2 is divisible by 88, then the value of (5x + 5y) is:
A 35
B 25
C 15
D 10
Answer: C
Q.74 A number is increased by 30%, then decreased by 30%, then further decreased by 30%. What is the net increase/decrease percent in the number(correct to the nearest integer)?
A 36% decrease
B 36% increase
C 40% increase
D 40% decrease
Answer: A
Q.75 The ratio of the areas of two triangles ABC and PQR is 3 : 5 and the ratio of their heights is 5 : 3. The ratio of the bases of triangle ABC to that of triangle PQR is:
A 25 : 9
B 9 : 25
C 2 : 1
D 1 : 1
Answer: B
English
Instructions
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Q.76 The child made ______ as he was getting late for school.
A haste
B rapidity
C swiftness
D hurry
Answer: A
Q.77 The old man was ______ at the hospital after a long illness.
A recuperating
B relenting
C relaxing
D rejoicing
Answer: A
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.78 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution. You must not prevent me to do what I want.
A to do what I am wanting
B by doing what I wanted
C from doing what I want
D No substitution
Answer: C
Q.79 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. DEFIANCE
A resistance
B assistance
C pretence
D deference
Answer: A
Instructions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Q.80 Turn a deaf ear
A to pay attention
B to make someone deaf
C to pay no heed
D to listen carefully
Answer: C
Q.81 Take to task
A to rebuke
B to praise
C to give an award
D to assign work
Answer: A
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.82 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution. The manufacturer conformed with the specifications given from the client.
A to the specifications given by
B with the specifications given of
C by the specifications given for
D No substitution
Answer: A
Instructions: Select the most appropriate word for the group of words.
Q.83 The state of remaining unmarried
A celibacy
B polygamy
C feminism
D monogamy
Answer: A
Q.84 An office with high salary but no work
A autocracy
B sinecure
C honorary
D bureaucracy
Answer: B
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.85 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. DESPAIR
A hope
B pride
C calm
D dearth
Answer: A
Q.86 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. TEMPERATE
A extreme
B temporary
C moderate
D tentative
Answer: C
Q.87 Select the correctly spelt word.
A separete
B saprate
C saperate
D separate
Answer: D
Instructions: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Comprehension: Spain and Italy have produced the (1) ______ painters and sculptors because (2) ______ fine arts appeal more to the (3) ______ an to the intellect. These countries have (4) ______ very few men of science in comparison (5) ______ artists and poets.
Q.88 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1
A more greater
B great
C greatest
D greater
Answer: C
Q.89 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2
A that
B this
C these
D what
Answer: C
Q.90 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3
A imagination
B situation
C ambition
D creation
Answer: A
Q.91 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4
A presented
B prepared
C produced
D perplexed
Answer: C
Q.92 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5
A for
B by
C from
D to
Answer: D
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.93 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. The members of the victorious football team as well as the captain was congratulated.
A The members of the
B as well as the captain
C victorious football team
D was congratulated
Answer: D
Q.94 Select the wrongly spelt word.
A typical
B tyranny
C trivial
D tution
Answer: D
Q.95 Select the most appropriate passive form of the given sentence. They were distributing food grains among the poor.
A Food grains will be distributed among the poor.
B Food grains were distributed among the poor.
C The poor will be distributed among food grains.
D Food grains were being distributed among the poor.
Answer: D
Q.96 Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. He said to the grocer, “What is the price of tomatoes?”
A He asked the grocer what the price of tomatoes was.
B He asked the grocer what is the price of tomatoes.
C He asked the grocer that what was the price of tomatoes.
D He asked the grocer what was the price of tomatoes.
Answer: A
Q.97 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. No sooner did the comedian begin his act when the audience roared with laughter.
A when the audience
B No sooner did
C the comedian begin
D roared with laughter
Answer: A
Q.98 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. EXCEPTIONAL
A optional
B ordinary
C unique
D rare
Answer: B
Instructions: Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.
Q.99 A. Yet, it is India that is the home of the malnourished child.
B. Some major ones are lack of food, sanitation and proper healthcare.
C. The reasons for malnutrition among Indian children are many.
D. Millions of rupees have been spent on child care in the country.
A DCAB
B ACBD
C DACB
D CBAD
Answer: C
Q.100 A. Yet, whatever was printed was profound and even inspirational.
B. In pre-independence India there were two kinds of newspapers.
C. The other spoke of the aspirations of the people and pointed out injustice.
D. One set was supportive of the colonial power.
A DCAB
B ABDC
C BACD
D BDCA
Answer: D
