SSC CHSL
(8 July 2019 Shift-I)
Reasoning
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.1 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: C
Q.2 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right of the figure.
Answer: A
Q.3 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. 12 : 102
A 6 : 52
B 14 : 126
C 8 : 68
D 16 : 218
Answer: C
Q.4 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 173
B 193
C 191
D 171
Answer: D
Q.5 How many triangles are present in the given figure ?
A 30
B 27
C 28
D 29
Answer: B
Q.6 Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Answer: B
Q.7 In a code language, CARNIVAL is written as LPYAJYTG. How will DISTANCE be written as in that language?
A RQGBDAMY
B RPGBCZLY
C RQGBCALY
D SQHBCALZ
Answer: C
Q.8 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (8, 27, 64)
A (49, 64, 81)
B (216, 343, 529)
C (343, 512, 729)
D (125, 636, 864)
Answer: C
Q.9 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. KSOE : MQQC :: ACZN : ?
A CABL
B CABK
C DACL
D CBBL
Answer: A
Q.10 ‘Heart’ is related to ‘Circulation’ in the same way as ‘Lungs’ are related to ‘_________’.
A Excretion
B Respiration
C Oxygen
D Ribs
Answer: B
Q.11 Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 25, 42, 67, 101, 145, ?
A 200
B 202
C 199
D 201
Answer: A
Q.12 Three friends A, B and C have different amounts of rupees with them. If B takes ₹7 from A, then B will have equal amount as C has. B and C together have total ₹157. How many rupees does C have ?
A 82
B 81
C 80
D 83
Answer: A
Q.13 Two different positions of the same dice are shown below,the six faces of which are numbered 1 to 6. Find the number opposite to the face having 1.
A 2
B 4
C 3
D 5
Answer: A
Q.14 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (4, 41, 5)
A (7, 81, 9)
B (6, 85, 8)
C (2, 21, 4)
D (5, 61, 6)
Answer: D
Q.15 If FINANCIAL is coded as 695153913, then how will LUCRATIVE be coded as ?
A 433922945
B 333912955
C 343912945
D 333912945
Answer: D
Q.16 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. Exercise : Fitness
A Hobby : Internet
B Harmony : War
C Treatment : Recovery
D Education : Institute
Answer: C
Q.17 Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Mobile phones, Electronic devices, Laptops
Answer: C
Q.18 Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
A DFHJ
B VXZB
C BDGJ
D JLNP
Answer: C
Q.19 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series will complete the series. t s m _ _ n q _ _ s m m n _ _ s t _ m m n _ q s
A mnstnqsn
B mmstmqtn
C mnstnqmn
D nmstnqns
Answer: A
Q.20 Which of the following sequence of signs will correctly solve the given equation by replacing the question marks ? 1105 ? 65 ? 835 ? 25 ? 5 = 727
A ÷,+,−,×
B +,÷,−,×
C +,−,×,÷
D ×,−,+,÷
Answer: A
Q.21 Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd word out.
A Energy
B Vitamins
C Carbohydrates
D Protein
Answer: A
Q.22 Select the option in which Figure-X is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed)
Answer: B
Q.23 Arrange the following activities in a logical and meaningful order.
1. Marriage hall booking
2. Deciding marriage day
3. Inviting guests
4. Marriage ceremony
5. Invitation cards printing
A 2, 1, 3, 5, 4
B 2, 1, 3, 4, 5
C 2, 1, 5, 3, 4
D 1, 2, 3, 5, 4
Answer: C
Q.24 A + B means ‘A is mother of B’
A − B means ‘A is husband of B’
A × B means ‘A is son of B’
A ÷ B means ‘A is brother of B’
If Q ÷ U × K × H − D + J , then how is K related to J ?
A Brother
B Paternal uncle
C Father
D Sister
Answer: A
Q.25 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:
All equipment are screw-drivers.
All machines are equipment.
Conclusions:
I. Some screw-drivers are equipment.
II. Some screw-drivers are machines.
III. All equipment are machines.
A Only conclusions I and III follow.
B Only conclusions I and II follow.
C Only conclusions II and III follow.
D All conclusions follow.
Answer: B
General knowledge
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.26 The border between India and Bhutan adjoins ________ Indian states.
A Five
B Three
C Four
D Two
Answer: C
Q.27 From which Indian state did ‘Warli Art’ originate?
A Kerala
B Rajasthan
C Maharashtra
D Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C
Q.28 Who decides the admissibility of Questions in Lok Sabha?
A Deputy Speaker
B Prime Minister
C Speaker
D Vice President
Answer: C
Q.29 Which of the following rivers originates in Amarkantak Hill in Madhya Pradesh ?
A Periyar
B Ravi
C Gomti
D Narmada
Answer: D
Q.30 _______ gas gives an orange glow when electricity is passed through it. It is generally used in fluorescent lighting.
A Hydrogen
B Oxygen
C Nitrogen
D Neon
Answer: D
Q.31 Rusting of iron is an example of _______.
A corrosion
B combustion
C evaporation
D condensation
Answer: A
Q.32 India won a total of ________ medals at the Special Olympics World Summer Games held in Abu Dhabi from 14 to 21 March 2019.
A 441
B 368
C 312
D 252
Answer: B
Q.33 With which of the following sports is the term ‘Cox’ associated?
A Boat Racing
B Boxing
C Long Jump
D Javelin Throw
Answer: A
Q.34 In August 2018, ________ became the first Indian to win the ‘Best Actor’ award at the Norwegian national awards held in Haugesund, Norway.
A Nawazuddin Siddique
B Irrfan Khan
C Adil Hussain
D Nasiruddin Shah
Answer: C
Q.35 The first session of the first Lok Sabha commenced on ________.
A 15th August 1947
B 26th January 1950
C 13th May 1952
D 15th August 1951
Answer: C
Q.36 The present day city of Bhopal was built by which of the following Pratihara rulers ?
A Mahendra Bhoja
B Mihir Bhoja
C Rajyapala
D Vijayasena
Answer: B
Q.37 In which city has India’s first HIV treatment centre and clinic for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community been inaugurated ?
A Bengaluru
B Kolkata
C Bhopal
D Mumbai
Answer: D
Q.38 The ‘i-help’ initiative to promote digital electoral literacy has been launched in which of the following states?
A Assam
B Bihar
C Arunachal Pradesh
D Chhattisgarh
Answer: A
Q.39 The ‘Pattachitra’ style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of _______.
A Rajasthan
B West Bengal
C Assam
D Odisha
Answer: D
Q.40 Which of the following is the capital of the Union Territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
A Silvassa
B Daman
C Kavaratti
D Port Blair
Answer: A
Q.41 The Vikramashila University was founded by ________.
A Chandragupta-I
B Bimbisara
C Ashoka
D Dharmapala
Answer: D
Q.42 The hill station of Chail is located in __________.
A Himachal Pradesh
B Arunachal Pradesh
C Madhya Pradesh
D Uttar Pradesh
Answer: A
Q.43 With which of the following sports was Narender Hirwani associated ?
A Boxing
B Cricket
C Football
D Hockey
Answer: B
Q.44 Which one of the folllowing is the joint Army exercises between France and India?
A Sampriti
B Garuda Shakti
C Shakti
D Khanjar
Answer: C
Q.45 Which one of the following is an Audio Tool ?
A Avidemus
B Ardour
C Dscaler
D Blender
Answer: B
Q.46 The currency of Japan is _________.
A Yen
B Dollar
C Renminbi
D Euro
Answer: A
Q.47 ______ was the network that became the basis for the Internet.
A Clusters
B ARPANET
C HTTP
D SSID
Answer: B
Q.48 __________ is the final value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country’s borders in a specific time period.
A Government revenue
B Gross Domestic Product
C Net National Product
D Gross National Product
Answer: B
Q.49 Who among the following wrote the book ‘The Namesake’?
A Siddhartha Mukherjee
B Arundhati Roy
C Amitav Ghosh
D Jhumpa Lahiri
Answer: D
Q.50 _______ are stable, negatively charged particles found in all atoms.
A Neutrons
B Photons
C Electrons
D Protons
Answer: C
Quantative Apptitute
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.51 A dealer buys an article marked at ₹20000 with two successive discounts of 20% and 5%. He spends ₹1000 for its repair and sells it for ₹20000. What is his profit /loss percent (correct to two decimal places)?
A 25.64% loss
B 25.64% profit
C 23.46% profit
D 23.64% loss
Answer: C
Q.52 A and B can complete a piece of work in 15 days and 10 days respectively. They got a contract to complete the work for ₹35000. The share of A (in ₹) in the contracted money will be:
A 7000
B 21000
C 14000
D 15000
Answer: C
Q.53 The sum of salaries of A and B is ₹43000. A spends 95% of his salary and B spends 80% of his salary. If their savings are the same, what is A’s salary (in ₹)?
A 8000
B 34400
C 10600
D 35000
Answer: B
Q.54 The chord of the contact of tangents drawn from point on the circle x 2 + y 2 = a2 to the circle touches x 2 + y 2 = b2 the circle x 2 + y 2 = c2 such that b p = a m cn where m,n,p ∈ N, and m, n, p are prime to each other, then the value of 2m + n + 2p – 3 is:
A 5
B 4
C 6
D 2
Answer: B
Q.55 If 2(cosec 2 39∘ − tan 2 51∘ ) − ⅔sin90 ∘ − tan2 56∘ ytan 2 34 ∘ = y/3 , then the value of y is:
A -⅔
B -1
C 1
D ⅔
Answer: C
Q.56 In triangle ABC,the length of BC is less than twice the length of AB by 3 cm. The length of the AC exceeds the length of AB by 3 cm. The perimeter of the triangle is 34 cm. The length (in cm) of the smaller side of the triangle is:
A 10
B 7
C 9
D 8
Answer: C
Q.57 Two students, A and B, appeared for an examination. A secured 8 marks more than B and the marks of the former was 55% of the sum of their marks. The sum of the marks obtained by A and is:
A 75
B 100
C 90
D 80
Answer: D
Q.58 The simplified value of
A ¹⁹/₇
B ¹⁹/₁₆
C ¹⁹/₈
D ¹⁹/₆₄
Answer: C
Q.59 The ratio between the speeds of two trains is 2 : 5. If the first train covers 350 km in 5 hours, then the speed (in km/h) of the second train is:
A 180
B 175
C 165
D 150
Answer: B
Instructions The given Bar Graph presents the number of students of two schools for six years.
Q.60 In which year, the absolute difference between the numbers of students in two schools is the highest ?
A 2012
B 2011
C 2013
D 2010
Answer: A
Q.61 What is the average number of students from school B during the six year period (correct to two decimal places) ?
A 656.17
B 664.37
C 616.67
D 660.17
Answer: C
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.62 If
A 2
B 4
C 16
D 8
Answer: C
Q.63 If (x − 8)3 + (2x + 16)3 + (2x − 13)3 = 3(x − 8)(2x + 16)(2x − 13) , then what is the value of x ?
A 1
B -1
C 0
D 0.7
Answer: A
Q.64 If an 8-digit number 30x558y2 is divisible by 88, then the value of (6x +6y) is:
A 30
B 35
C 42
D 66
Answer: C
Q.65 If each side of a rectangle is increased by 22%, then its area will increase by:
A 48.84%
B 50%
C 44%
D 46.65%
Answer: A
Q.66 A person purchased a vehicle for ₹4,89,828 and sold it for ₹5,89,828. What is the profit percent he earned on this vehicle (correct to two decimal places)?
A 25%
B 15%
C 18.65%
D 20.42%
Answer: D
Q.67 If cosecθ = 3x and cotθ = 3/x , (x ≠ 0) then the value of 6 ( x2 − 1/ x2)
is:
A ¼
B 1
C ⅔
D ½
Answer: C
Q.68 The given Bar Graph presents the number of students of two schools for six years.
In which year, the percentage increase in students in school B is the highest in comparison to its previous year?
A 2010
B 2013
C 2009
D 2011
Answer: C
Q.69 If cosx = -½ and π < x < 3π/2, then the value of 2tan2 x − 3cosec2x is:
A 10
B 8
C 2
D 4
Answer: C
Q.70 The given Bar Graph presents the number of students of two schools for six years.
What is the ratio of students taken for all years together from School to that from school A ?
A 370 : 429
B 415 : 401
C 401 : 415
D 429 : 370
Answer: A
Q.71 Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 4. On increasing each of them by 30, the ratio becomes 9 : 10. The sum of the numbers is:
A 35
B 30
C 32
D 25
Answer: A
Q.72 In a △ ABC,the bisectors of ∠ B and ∠ C meet at O with in the triangle. If ∠ A = 110∘ , then the measure of ∠ BOC is:
A 110∘
B 55∘
C 145∘
D 84∘
Answer: C
Q.73 If x = 2 + √3 then the value of x3 + x−3 is:
A -52√3
B 52√3
C -52
D 52
Answer: D
Q.74 There are two circles of radius 5 cm and 3 cm respectively. The distance between their centres is 10 cm. The length (in cm) of a transverse common tangent is:
A 9
B 8
C 10
D 6
Answer: D
Q.75 The average age of fifteen persons is 32 years. If two more persons are added, then the average is increased by 3 years. The new persons have age difference of 7 years. The age (in years) of the younger among the new persons is:
A 50
B 58
C 54
D 61
Answer: C
English
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.76 Select the most appropriate passive form of the given sentence. The surgeon successfully operated upon the patient.
A The patient was successfully operated upon by the surgeon.
B The surgeon has been successfully operated upon by the patient.
C The patient is successfully operated upon by the surgeon.
D The patient is being successfully operated upon by the surgeon.
Answer: A
Q.77 Select the correctly spelt word.
A opportunity
B oppurtunity
C oppertunity
D oportunity
Answer: A
Q.78 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. RESOLUTE
A determined
B uncertain
C hesitant
D unsure
Answer: A
Q.79 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Lack of formal education did not prevent Lincoln to become a great leader.
A to become
B did not prevent
C a great leader
D Lack of
Answer: A
Q.80 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. ASCENT
A descent
B nascent
C crescent
D recent
Answer: A
Q.81 Select the wrongly spelt word.
A extract
B extension
C explaination
D eligible
Answer: C
Q.82 Select the most appropriate word for the group of words. An official pardon
A regicide
B amnesia
C redemption
D amnesty
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: As the rains receded I got a strange job. Our neighbour, a (1) ______ merchant decided to become a politician. But he was (2) ______ so he wanted me to (3) ______ him everywhere he went and read and write (4) ______ him. For my work I was to be paid decent (5) ______.
Q.83 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1
A prosperous
B affluent
C populous
D ambitious
Answer: A
Q.84 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2
A illegible
B illogical
C illegitimate
D illiterate
Answer: D
Q.85 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3
A coincide
B coexist
C accompany
D attend
Answer: C
Q.86 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4
A from
B for
C through
D on
Answer: B
Q.87 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5
A wages
B bonus
C prize
D reward
Answer: A
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.88 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order. A. Little did she know that I was out of job once again.
B. But all the money soon vanished into the bottomless pit of household needs.
C. I returned home with my pockets full of my earnings.
D. However, my grandmother was happy that I had become responsible.
A CDAB
B BCDA
C DBAC
D CBDA
Answer: D
Q.89 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I had ______ pain in the stomach after taking lunch.
A heavy
B huge
C acute
D strict
Answer: C
Q.90 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.
A. But when their short racing careers are over, greyhounds are adopted as household pets.
B. Greyhound racing is a popular spectator sport in the United States.
C. They worry that the greyhounds would need a large space to run to get sufficient exercise.
D. Unfortunately, many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound as a pet.
A DBCA
B BDAC
C DACB
D BADC
Answer: D
Q.91 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error Pleasure cannot derive from giving pain to innocent people.
A from giving
B Pleasure cannot derive
C pain to
D innocent people
Answer: B
Q.92 Select the most appropriate word for the group of words. One who walks on foot
A pediatrician
B pauper
C protagonist
D pedestrian
Answer: D
Q.93 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. All organizations seek sincere and ______ employees.
A industrious
B inert
C inactive
D industrial
Answer: A
Q.94 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Pass the hat
A to collect money
B to avoid work
C to play a game
D to sell something
Answer: A
Q.95 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution. No sooner was his name called out when he was gone onto the stage to receive the award.
A than he went
B and he was going
C but he went
D No substitution
Answer: A
Q.96 Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. Father said to his daughter, “I will attend your convocation tomorrow.”
A Father told his daughter that he will be attending her convocation the next day.
B Father told his daughter that he would attend her convocation the next day.
C Father told his daughter I will attend her convocation tomorrow.
D Father told his daughter that he will attend her convocation tomorrow.
Answer: B
Q.97 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. INTREPID
A invisible
B cowardly
C gallant
D insecure
Answer: C
Q.98 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. FLEXIBLE
A variable
B pliant
C stiff
D elastic
Answer: C
Q.99 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution. I was astonished on the ignorance in the villagers.
A at the ignorance of
B on the ignorance by
C over the ignorance between
D No substitution
Answer: A
Q.100 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. As the crow flies
A a long winding path
B to be directionless
C to be uncertain
D the shortest route
Answer: D
