SSC CHSL
(3 July 2019 Shift-III)
Reasoning
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.1 Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Answer: B
Q.2 The total age of a mother and her son is 60 years. The difference between their ages is 30 years. Find out the age of the mother.
A 40 years
B 45 years
C 35 years
D 50 years
Answer: B
Q.3 Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd word out.
A Bark
B Croak
C Larva
D Bleat
Answer: C
Q.4 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. Fan : Electricity
A Petrol : Fuel
B Bike : Kick
C Vehicles : Diesel
D Cooler : Water
Answer: C
Q.5 Select the option in which the given figure (X) is embedded(rotation not allowed).
Answer: D
Q.6 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 breads are cakes. All eggs are cakes.
Conclusions: I. Some cakes are breads. II. Some breads are eggs. III. No bread is an egg.
A All the conclusions follow.
B Conclusion I and either conclusion II or III follow.
C Only conclusions I and III follow.
D Only conclusions I and II follow.
Answer: B
Q.7 Select the option that depicts how the given transparent sheet of paper would appear if it is folded at the dotted line.
Answer: A
Q.8 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. 7 : 729
A 6 : 343
B 4 : 64
C 8 : 1000
D 5 : 125
Answer: C
Q.9 There are fourteen teams playing in a tournament. If every team plays one match with every other team, how many matches will be played in the tournament ?
A 101
B 91
C 66
D 78
Answer: B
Q.10 If MAGENTA is coded as 1317514201, then how will VISCOUS be coded as ?
A 229193152119
B 228193142118
C 239203152219
D 218193162018
Answer: A
Q.11 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. CQHL : FTEI :: OPAR : ?
A RSXO
B RSXP
C YTXO
D RTYO
Answer: A
Q.12 Select the letter cluster that will come next in the following series. DOP, FPN, HQL, JRJ, ?
A KSH
B LSI
C LSH
D KTI
Answer: C
Q.13 How many triangles are present in the following figure ?
A 29
B 27
C 31
D 30
Answer: A
Q.14 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series will complete the series. H _ _ E P C K _ _ C D E P _ K F H C _ E P C _ F
A DCFHFDD
B CDHHDCK
C CCFHKDK
D CDFHCDK
Answer: D
Q.15 Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Women, Sisters, Mothers
Answer: C
Q.16 Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
A TUWZ
B BCEH
C LMPS
D KLNQ
Answer: C
Q.17 Two different positions of the same dice are shown. How many dots will be on the top if four dots are at the bottom ?
A 2
B 1
C 3
D 5
Answer: C
Q.18 ‘ A + B ’ means ‘A is the brother of B’.
‘ A − B ’ means ‘A is the husband of B’.
‘ A × B ’ means ‘A is the mother of B’.
‘ A ÷ B ’ means ‘A is the sister of B’.
If P + R ÷ T − K × O × C , then how is P related to O ?
A Brother
B Paternal Grandfather
C Father
D Paternal Uncle
Answer: D
Q.19 In a code language, ELASTIC is written as DOHVFLW. How will SMARTER be written as in that language?
A DOTUUHX
B DPVTUGW
C DPVUUHW
D EQVUUHW
Answer: C
Q.20 Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
20 + 5 × 3 ÷ 3 − 1 = 14
A ÷ and +
B × and +
C × and −
D ÷ and ×
Answer: A
Q.21 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 183
B 179
C 173
D 181
Answer: A
Q.22 In a code language, ELECTION is written as DKDBSHNM. How will EXAMPLE be written in the same language?
A DYZLOKD
B FWZLOKD
C DWZLOKF
D DWZLOKD
Answer: D
Q.23 Arrange the following in a logical and meaningful order. 1. World Cup semi-final matches 2. World Cup finals match 3. Organising the World Cup 4. Finalising the participating teams 5. Winner of the World Cup
A 5, 2, 3, 1, 4
B 4, 1, 3, 2, 5
C 4, 3, 1, 2, 5
D 4, 1, 2, 3, 5
Answer: C
Q.24 ‘Glaucoma’ is related to ‘Eyes’ in the same way as ‘Arthritis’ is related to ‘_________’.
A Ears
B Joints
C Liver
D Arteries
Answer: B
Q.25 Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed to the right.
Answer: D
General knowledge
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.26 India lifted South Asian Football Federation SAFF Women’s Championship for how many times in a row in March 2019 ?
A 4th
B 6th
C 3rd
D 5th
Answer: D
Q.27 Who among the following invented the computer language, COBOL?
A Guido van Rossum
B Brendan Eich
C Grace Murray Hopper
D John McCarthy
Answer: C
Q.28 In the famous Rohilla War in the year 1774, the Rohillas were defeated by the Nawab of Awadh named:
A Asif Jah Mirza
B Shuja-ud-Daula
C Asaf-ud-Daula
D Yamin-ud-Daula
Answer: B
Q.29 The power to enquire into and decide all doubts and disputes arising out of election of the President is vested in:
A The Supreme Court
B The Prime Minister of India
C The Election Commission
D The Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Answer: A
Q.30 Second generation computers can be characterised largely by their use of ________.
A Integrated circuits
B Transistors
C Microprocessors
D Vacuum tubes
Answer: B
Q.31 As of May 2019, which player has scored the most international runs in the world in all the three formats (Test Match, ODI Match and T-20 Match) of cricket combined?
A Virat Kohli
B Ricky Ponting
C Don Bradman
D Sachin Tendulkar
Answer: D
Q.32 Which one of the following is a monetary principle stating that “bad money drives out good”?
A Gresham’s law
B Pareto efficiency
C The multiplier effect
D Marshall’s scissors analysis
Answer: A
Q.33 Which force helps swimmers float in water?
A Muscular force
B Magnetic force
C Buoyant force
D Frictional force
Answer: C
Q.34 What is the rank of India on Human Development Index 2018?
A 130
B 181
C 21
D 210
Answer: A
Q.35 On which river is Polavaram irrigation project being built?
A Kaveri
B Son
C Tungabhadra
D Godavari
Answer: D
Q.36 According to Census 2011, which state has the highest density of population?
A Maharashtra
B West Bengal
C Bihar
D Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C
Q.37 Oman author Joka Alharthi won the ‘2019 Man Booker International Prize’ for which of the following novels?
A Milkman
B The Years
C Celestial Bodies
D The Pine Islands
Answer: C
Q.38 As per the Constitution of India, Panchayats at the intermediate level may NOT be constituted in a State having a population not exceeding:
A Forty lakhs
B Twenty lakhs
C Ten lakhs
D Thirty lakhs
Answer: B
Q.39 _______ is a metamorphic rock form characterised by banding caused by segregation of different types of rock, typically light and dark silicates.
A Quartzite
B Slate
C Gneiss
D Marble
Answer: C
Q.40 Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari embroidery?
A Indore
B Chennai
C Hyderabad
D Lucknow
Answer: D
Q.41 Which of the following is the highest award (in the order of precedence) for military services in India?
A Veer Chakra
B Ashok Chakra
C Param Vir Chakra
D Kirti Chakra
Answer: C
Q.42 Which country won the ‘2019 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Hockey’ title?
A Australia
B India
C Malaysia
D South Korea
Answer: D
Q.43 Which is the new state bird of Andhra Pradesh declared by the State Government in June 2018?
A Black Crested Bulbul
B Rose-ringed Parrot
C Great Hornbill
D Sarus Crane
Answer: B
Q.44 Deficiency of which of the following nutrients is the most common cause of goiters?
A Vitamin C
B Iron
C Calcium
D Iodine
Answer: D
Q.45 To which state does the traditional folk dance ‘Gotipua’ belong?
A Chhattisgarh
B West Bengal
C Bihar
D Odisha
Answer: D
Q.46 Kolleru Lake which is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India is located in which state?
A Jammu & Kashmir
B Manipur
C Andhra Pradesh
D Rajasthan
Answer: C
Q.47 Who was recently elected as the President of Indonesia for the second term?
A Abdurrahman Wahid
B Megawati Sukarnoputri
C Joko Widodo
D Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Answer: C
Q.48 Who among the following was awarded the third Sayaji Ratna Award in November 2018 which has been established in the memory of erstwhile Baroda ruler Sayajirao Gaekwad III ?
A Shiv Nadar
B Azim Premji
C Mohanlal
D Amitabh Bachchan
Answer: D
Q.49 Which day has been proclaimed as The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues by The United Nations?
A 24 Apr
B 18 Oct
C 22 May
D 10 November
Answer: C
Q.50 Which emperor’s army did Maharana Pratap fight in the Battle of Haldighati ?
A Ibrahim Lodi
B Mahmud Shah
C Akbar
D Humayun
Answer: C
Quantitative Aptitude
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.51 If a 10-digit number 46789x531y is divisible by 72, then the value of (2x + 5y), for the largest value of x is:
A 10
B 38
C 28
D 16
Answer: C
Q.52 The compound interest on a certain sum for 3 years at 15% p.a., interest compound yearly, is ₹4167. What is the simple interest on the same sum 4⅘ in years at the same rate ?
A ₹5760
B ₹4800
C ₹6144
D ₹6000
Answer: A
Q.53 The value of 
A 1¾
B 2½
C 3½
D 4
Answer: C
Q.54 If x + y + z = 19,x2 + y2 + z2 = 133, then the value of x3 + y3 + z3 − 3xyz is:
A 361
B 352
C 380
D 342
Answer: A
Q.55 In a class of 80 students, the ratio of the urban to the rural is 5 : 3. Ina test, the average score of the rural students is 40% more than that of the urban students. If the average score of all the students is 69, then what is the average score of the rural students ?
A 76
B 92
C 80
D 84
Answer: D
Q.56 In a circle with centre O, a diameter AB and a chord CD intersect each other at E, AC and AD are joined. If ∠ BOC= 48∘ and ∠ AOD = 100∘ , then what is the measure of ∠ CEB ?
A 82∘
B 74∘
C 72∘
D 78∘
Answer: B
Q.57 18 men can complete a work in 9 days. After they have worked for 5 days, 6 more men join them. How many days will they take to complete the remaining work ?
A 2½
B 2
C 3½
D 3
Answer: D
Q.58 A man gets a discount of 30% and then 20% on his food bill of ₹1,250. How much amount does he has to pay?
A ₹350
B ₹550
C ₹500
D ₹700
Answer: D
Q.59 The given Bar Graph presents Income and Expenditure (in crores of Rupees) of a company for the five years, 2014 to 2018.
What is the ratio of total Expenditure to total Income of the company in 2014, 2016 and 2017 ?
A 3:4
B 5:6
C 13:18
D 15:16
Answer: B
Q.60 In a △ ABC,D and E are two points on sides AB and BC, respectively such that AD : DB = 2: 3 and DE ∥ AC. If the area of △ ADE is equal to 18 cm 2 , then what is the area (in cm?) of △ ABC ?
A 54
B 40.5
C 75
D 45
Answer: C
Q.61 Let △ABC ∼ △QPR and ar(△ABC) /ar(△PQR) = 9/4. If AB = 12 cm, BC = 6 cm and AC = 9 cm,then QR is equal to:
A 6 cm
B 9 cm
C 12 cm
D 15 cm
Answer: A
Q.62 In △ABC, AD is the bisector of ∠BAC, meeting BC at D. If AC = 21 cm, BC = 12 cm and the length of BD is 2 cm less than DC, then the length of side AB is:
A 18 cm
B 14 cm
C 15 cm
D 10 cm
Answer: C
Q.63 If 8(x + y)3− (x − y3) = (x + 3y)(Ax2 + Bxy + Cy2 ), then the value of (A – B – C) is:
A 14
B -6
C -2
D 10
Answer: C
Q.64 An article is sold for ₹360 after allowing discount of 20% on its marked price. Had the discount not been allowed, the profit would have been 50%. The cost price of the article is:
A ₹300
B ₹350
C ₹320
D ₹ 360
Answer: A
Q.65 If 9a2 +16b2 + c2 + 25 = 24(a + b), then the value of (3a + 4b + 5c) is:
A 7
B 10
C 6
D 9
Answer: A
Q.66 Two trains of equal length travelling in opposite directions at 72 km/h and 108 km/h cross each other in 10 seconds. In how much time(in seconds) does the first train cross a platform of length 350 m?
A 30
B 24
C 32
D 36
Answer: A
Q.67 An article is sold for ₹x. If it is sold at 33⅓% of this price, there is a loss of 20%. What is the percentage profit when it is sold for ₹x ?
A 125
B 120
C 140
D 130
Answer: C
Q.68 If tanx = cot(60 ∘ + 6x),then what is the value of x ?
A 30∘/2
B 15∘/2
C 10∘
D 12∘
Answer: A
Q.69 If (1/1+cosecθ − 1/1−cosecθ ) cosθ = 2,0∘ < θ < 90∘, then the value of sin2 θ + cot2 θ + sec2θ is:
A 3½
B 1
C 2
D 2½
Answer: A
Q.70 What is the simplified value of 5 ÷ 10 of 10 × 4 + 4 ÷ 4 of 4 × 10 − (10 − 4) ÷ 16 × 4 = ?
A 21
B 58.5
C 2.5
D 1.2
Answer: D
Q.71 The given Bar Graph presents Income and Expenditure (in crores of Rupees) of a company for the five years, 2014 to 2018.
In which year is the Expenditure more than 40% as compared to the Expenditure in the previous year?
A 2015
B 2016
C 2017
D 2018
Answer: A
Q.72 The price of an article increases by 20% every year. If the difference between the prices at the end of third and fourth years is ₹259.20, then 40% ofthe price (in ₹) at the end of second year is:
A 432
B 484
C 472
D 384
Answer: A
Q.73 The length of a rectangular park is 20 m more than its breadth. If the cost of fencing the park at ₹53 per metre is ₹21200, then what is the area (in m2) of the park ?
A 8925
B 9240
C 9504
D 9900
Answer: D
Instructions: The given Bar Graph presents Income and Expenditure (in crores of Rupees) of a company for the five years, 2014 to 2018.
Q.74 The total Income of the company in 2015, 2017 and 2018 is approximately what percent less than the total Expenditure in the five years ?
A 22
B 21
C 26
D 24
Answer: C
Q.75 The average Income(per year) of the company in five years is what percentage more than its Expenditure in 2015 ?
A 20.8
B 22.4
C 24.2
D 24.6
Answer: B
English
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.76 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Mad as a hatter
A very upset
B old fashioned
C eccentric
D superstitious
Answer: C
Q.77 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites
A geology
B anthropology
C psephology
D archaeology
Answer: D
Q.78 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement. The civic bodies in the capital have formed teams to crack down on coaching centres found violated a law.
A found to violated a law
B finding to violate the law
C found violating the law
D No improvement
Answer: C
Q.79 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Going over one’s head
A something one didn’t expect
B unable to function as one used to
C beyond one’s capacity to understand
D unable to take a decision
Answer: C
Q.80 Select the wrongly spelt word.
A resembel
B require
C reverse
D reproduce
Answer: A
Q.81 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. The prisoner held up his fist in a defiant ______ as he was led out of the courtroom.
A wave
B token
C salute
D gesture
Answer: D
Q.82 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Mrs. Sangeeta Malik is one of the favourite teacher of most children in our school.
A of most children
B Mrs. Sangeeta Malik is
C in our school
D one of the favourite teacher
Answer: D
Q.83 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. RESERVED
A modest
B communicative
C quiet
D placid
Answer: B
Q.84 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. HANDY
A hard
B convenient
C useless
D clumsy
Answer: B
Q.85 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. THWART
A aid
B support
C face
D impede
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: Every morning, nine-year old Khushi becomes guardian to her five-year old sister Ankita as (1) ______ hold hands and cross the railway tracks to (2) ______ the school. The sisters leave home (3) ______ 7 am with school bags larger (4) ______ their torsos. The 2 km route they walk on foot to reach school (5) ______ includes walking past a railway crossing and through the lanes of an industrial area used by mini trucks and carrier vehicles.
Q.86 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
A them
B she
C they
D we
Answer: C
Q.87 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
A come
B reach
C go
D arrive
Answer: B
Q.88 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.
A from
B on
C at
D in
Answer: C
Q.89 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.
A with
B than
C to
D from
Answer: B
Q.90 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.
A evenly
B daily
C hardly
D widely
Answer: B
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.91 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement. The Urban Art Commission has suggested that the landscape be developing by adding water fountains around the sculpture.
A to be developed by
B No improvement
C be developed by
D be developed with
Answer: C
Q.92 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. An instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure
A voltmeter
B thermometer
C barometer
D altimeter
Answer: C
Q.93 Select the wrongly spelt word.
A nerve
B neglect
C nerveous
D negative
Answer: C
Q.94 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. INSTANT
A immediate
B current
C delayed
D quick
Answer: C
Q.95 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.
A. At this speed the rocket soon attained the height of 190 miles above the earth.
B. At 9 am the great rocket lifted in the air with a mighty roar.
C. It rose smoothly at first, then quickened to a speed of 17,500 miles an hour.
D. Gagarin now pulled himself towards the window to look down.
A ADBC
B BADC
C CBAD
D BCAD
Answer: D
Q.96 Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. The new gardener looks after the plants well.
A The plants are looked after well by the new gardener.
B The plants were looked after well by the new gardener.
C The new gardener is looked after well by the plants.
D The plants looked after well by the new gardener.
Answer: A
Q.97 Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. Father said to me, “Are you going to keep me waiting all night?’
A Father told me that you are going to keep him waiting all night.
B Father asked me if you were going to keep him waiting all night.
C Father asked me are you going to keep me waiting all night.
D Father asked me if I was going to keep him waiting all night.
Answer: D
Q.98 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.
A. The subjects taught in the Gurukul varied from Sanskrit to Mathematics.
B. Indian education has its roots in the ancient ages.
C. However this system changed when the British came to India.
D. In those days the Gurukul system was followed.
A BDAC
B DCAB
C CBAD
D BCAD
Answer: A
Q.99 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. In view of his transfer to a far off place, he had to ______ his promotion.
A claim
B forgo
C resign
D assert
Answer: B
Q.100 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. I expect to return from Singapore during about a week’s time.
A from Singapore
B during about
C a week’s time
D I expect to return
Answer: B
