SSC CHSL
(5 July 2019 Shift-III)
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 In a code language, PROMOTE is written as QTROGVQ. How will LICENSE be written as in that language?
A EKNGGUP
B NKEGGUP
C EKMHHUP
D EKNGPUG
Answer: A
Q.3 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 ice creams are juices.
No juice is chocolate.
Conclusions:
I. Some chocolates are ice-creams.
II. Some juices are ice-creams.
III. No ice-cream is chocolate.
A Only conclusions I and III follow.
B Only conclusions II and III follow.
C Either conclusion I or III follows.
D Only conclusions I and II follow.
Answer: B
Q.4 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 3.
A 6
B 1
C 2
D 4
Answer: C
Q.5 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (88, 56, 72)
A (34, 28, 21)
B (66, 48, 57)
C (62, 48, 52)
D (18, 24, 28)
Answer: B
Q.6 How many triangles are present in the given figure ?
A 32
B 31
C 29
D 30
Answer: D
Q.7 Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
A SWAE
B AFIM
C UYCG
D IMQU
Answer: B
Q.8 Arrange the following activities in a logical and meaningful order.
1. Television audio defect 2. Restart enjoying 3. Contact mechanic 4. Television repair done 5. Switch on television
A 3, 5, 1, 2, 4
B 4, 5, 1, 3, 2
C 5, 1, 3, 4, 2
D 5, 1, 4, 2, 3
Answer: C
Q.9 Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd word out.
A Rectangle
B Circle
C Triangle
D Diagram
Answer: D
Q.10 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. Architect : House map
A Teacher : Writer
B Doctor : Hospital
C Carpenter : Furniture
D Lawyer : Court
Answer: C
Q.11 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 118
B 127
C 130
D 129
Answer: B
Q.12 Select the option in which Figure-X is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed)
Answer: C
Q.13 Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 28, 32, 41, 57, 82, ?
A 120
B 118
C 122
D 116
Answer: B
Q.14 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (4, 9, 16)
A (36, 81, 100)
B (25, 36, 64)
C (16, 36, 49)
D (49, 64, 81)
Answer: D
Q.15 If LUCRATIVE is coded as 333912945, then how will AMSTERDAM be coded as?
A 149248414
B 131458311
C 141248414
D 141259414
Answer: D
Q.16 means ‘A is son of B’ means ‘A is husband of B’ means ‘A is sister of B’ means ‘A is daughter of B’ If , then how is X related to R ?
A Maternal grandfather or maternal grandmother
B Father or mother
C Paternal grandfather or paternal grandmother
D Grandson or granddaughter
Answer: A
Q.17 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right of the figure.
Answer: D
Q.18 Which two signs should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct?
211 × 14 + 627 ÷ 33 − 17 = 520
A + and −
B + and ÷
C ÷ and ×
D × and −
Answer: D
Q.19 Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Metal, Iron, Mercury
Answer: A
Q.20 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. 2 : 8
A 9 : 629
B 11 : 1321
C 7 : 343
D 8 : 502
Answer: C
Q.21 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. GSDL : JPGI : : UCWF : ?
A XZZC
B YZZD
C WZZB
D XYYC
Answer: A
Q.22 ‘Disease’ is related to ‘Diabetes’ in the same way as ‘Vehicle’ is related to ‘_________’.
A Fuel
B Car
C Chassis
D Driver
Answer: B
Q.23 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series will complete the series.
x q _ _ m c c _ _ q p f m _ _ b x _ _ f m c _ b
A pfbxccqpc
B sfbcccqpc
C qfbxccqpc
D pfbxcxqpc
Answer: A
Q.24 Three persons A, B and C have different amounts of rupees with them. If A takes ₹12 from C, A will have equal amount as B has. A and B together have a total ₹102. How many rupees does A have ?
A 50
B 57
C 45
D 55
Answer: C
Q.25 Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Answer: B
General knowledge
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.26 Devotional folk songs called ‘Zikir’ belong to the Indian state of:
A Assam
B West Bengal
C Uttar Pradesh
D Odisha
Answer: A
Q.27 Which one of the following caves is situated in Maharashtra ?
A Amarnath
B Borra
C Ellora
D Badami
Answer: C
Q.28 Which of the following lakes is the largest man-made lake in India ?
A Govind Vallabh Pant Sagar
B Dhebar Lake
C Rajsamand Lake
D Maharana Pratap Sagar
Answer: A
Q.29 Which of the following is a Floating National Park of India ?
A Similipal
B Keibul Lamjao
C Namdapha
D Eravikulam
Answer: B
Q.30 What is the amount of minimum assured monthly pension payable under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) scheme of the Government of India ?
A ₹ 3000
B ₹ 2000
C ₹ 1000
D ₹ 4000
Answer: A
Q.31 Which of the following is waterfall is created by river Sharavathi the highest waterfall in India?
A Athirappilly Falls
B Jog Falls
C Dudhsagar Falls
D Dhuandhar Falls
Answer: B
Q.32 Who presides over the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament?
A President
B Prime Minister
C The Vice President
D The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer: D
Q.33 Who is the author of the book ‘Changing India’?
A Narendra Modi
B Manmohan Singh
C A P J Abdul Kalam
D Shashi Tharoor
Answer: B
Q.34 Light rays enter the eye through the outer, transparent structure at the front of the eye called the __________.
A Optic nerve
B Iris
C Lens
D Cornea
Answer: D
Q.35 Which cyclone has hit India in the month of May 2019 ?
A Cyclone Nargis
B Cyclone Gaja
C Cyclone Hudhud
D Cyclone Fani
Answer: D
Q.36 What is the present Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) announced by the Reserve Bank of India with effect from 1st January 2019?
A 19.25 per cent
B 19.50 per cent
C 19.00 per cent
D 19.75 per cent
Answer: B
Q.37 With which sport is the Indian player Neeraj Chopra associated ?
A Billiards
B Boxing
C Javelin Throw
D Swimming
Answer: C
Q.38 Alexander invaded India in ________.
A 323 BC
B 326 BC
C 454 BC
D 467 BC
Answer: B
Q.39 Somatotropin’ is another name for _______.
A Tear gas
B Laughing gas
C Growth hormone
D Digestive juice
Answer: C
Q.40 Paithani Saree belongs to the state of _______.
A Tamil Nadu
B Maharashtra
C Kerala
D Karnataka
Answer: B
Q.41 In May 2019, Bengaluru-based medical doctor ________was honoured with the ‘Global Asian of the Year Award 2018-2019’ for her contributions to the ecosystem and women healthcare.
A Shashi Wadhwa
B Hema Divakar
C Indira Hinduja
D Neelam Kler
Answer: B
Q.42 Konark Temple in Odisha was built by which of the following kings?
A Anantavarman Chodagangadeva
B Narasimha Deva I
C Ananga Bhima Deva
D Bhanu Deva
Answer: B
Q.43 Who developed the operating system Linux started as a project by a student of Finland ?
A Linus Torvalds
B Leonard M. Adleman
C Barbara Liskov
D Leslie Lamport
Answer: A
Q.44 In 1991, India’s first indigenous supercomputer named____________was developed by Vijay Bhatkar.
A Prayas 3000
B Prayog 2000
C Param 8000
D Pragati 5000
Answer: C
Q.45 The quorum to constitute a sitting of the Lok Sabha is ______ of the total number of Members of the House under article 100(3) of the Constitution of India.
A one-tenth
B half
C one-third
D one-fifth
Answer: A
Q.46 With which of the following sports is the term ‘Jab’ associated ?
A Cricket
B Basketball
C Billiards
D Boxing
Answer: D
Q.47 In 2019 who became the first Indian to win an election in Japan ?
A Yogendra Puranik
B Charandeep Singh
C Kishore Kafley
D Piyush Jindal
Answer: A
Q.48 Who won the American Reality Show, ‘The World’s Best’ 2019 for displaying his talent as a pianist?
A Utsav Lal
B Anil Srinivasan
C Lydian Nadhaswaram
D Stephen Devassy
Answer: C
Q.49 _________ from India won the girls’ title at the IBSF World Under-16 Snooker Championships held in 2018.
A Keerthana Pandian
B Arantxa Sanchis
C Varsha Sanjeev
D Vidya Pillai
Answer: A
Q.50 _______ is the primary acid present in ripe bananas.
A Sulphuric Acid
B Malic Acid
C Formic Acid
D Hydrochloric Acid
Answer: B
Quantitative Aptitude
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.51 The average age of four brothers is 14 years. If their father is also included, the average is increased by 4 years. The age of the father (in years) is:
A 36
B 34
C 40
D 38
Answer: B
Q.52 If x = 2 − √3 then the value of x3 − x−3 is:
A 30√2
B −30√3
C 30√3
D −30√2
Answer: B
Q.53 If 33√x + 43√x = 53√x then the value of x is:
A 1
B 4
C 2
D 8
Answer: D
Q.54 If x% of y is 150 and y% of z is 300, then the relation between x and z is:
A z = x/3
B z = x/2
C z = 2x
D z = x
Answer: C
Q.55 The simplified value of 
A 19/16
B 19/7
C 19/8
D 19/64
Answer: D
Q.56 Two numbers are in the ratio of 7 : 5. On diminishing each of them by 40, the ratio becomes 27 : 17. The sum of the numbers is:
A 300
B 240
C 325
D 275
Answer: A
Q.57 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 first train is:
A 120
B 140
C 150
D 100
Answer: D
Q.58 The chord of the contact of tangents drawn from point on the circle x2 + y2 = a2 to the circle x2 + y2 = b2 touches the circle x2 + y2 = c2 such that bp = am cn . where m,n,p ∈ N , and m, n, p are prime to each other, then the value of m + n + p + 3 is:
A 5
B 6
C 2
D 7
Answer: D
Q.59 A person purchased a vehicle for ₹4,90,828 and sold it for ₹5,52,920. What is the percent profit earned on this vehicle (correct to two decimal places)?
A 19.55%
B 11.55%
C 15.51%
D 12.65%
Answer: D
Q.60 If 6(sec2 59∘ − cot2 31∘ ) − ⅔sin90∘ − 3tan2 56∘ ytan2 34∘ = y/3 , then the value of y is:
A −⅔
B ⁸/₅
C ⅔
D −⁸/₅
Answer: B
Q.61 The ratio of the areas of two triangles ABC and PQR is 4: 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 : 12
B 12 : 25
C 11 : 15
D 15 : 11
Answer: B
Q.62 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 marks obtained by A and B, respectively, are:
A 44, 36
B 40, 32
C 36, 28
D 38, 30
Answer: A
Q.63 A circle is inscribed in a triangle ABC. It touches sides AB, BC and AC at the points P, Q and R respectively. If BP = 5.4 cm, CQ =7.3 cm and AR = 6.1 cm, then the perimeter (in cm) of the △ABC is:
A 37
B 37.6
C 37.25
D 36
Answer: B
Q.64 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.
In which financial year the percentage increase in Imports and Exports taken together is the lowest in comparison to its previous financial year?
A 2016-2017
B 2014-2015
C 2015-2016
D 2017-2018
Answer: A
Q.65 In a △ABC, the bisectors of ∠B and ∠C meet at point O within the triangle. If ∠A = 132∘ , then the measure of ∠BOC is:
A 132∘
B 84∘
C 66∘
D 156∘
Answer: D
Q.66 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.
In which financial year, the absolute difference of the Exports to those of Imports is the lowest?
A 2013-2014
B 2015-2016
C 2016-2017
D 2014-2015
Answer: C
Q.67 If (x + 7)3 + (2x + 8)3 + (2x + 3)3 = 3(x + 7)(2x + 8)(2x + 3) , then what is the value of x ?
A 3.6
B -3.6
C 2.4
D -2.4
Answer: B
Q.68 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 absolute difference between Exports and Imports (in tonnes) during the five financial years?
A 256
B 266
C 264
D 260
Answer: B
Q.69 If cosx = −½²and π < x < 3π/2, then the value of 2tan2 x + 3cosec2 x is:
A 10
B 16
C 8
D 4
Answer: A
Q.70 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 2014-2015, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 ?
A 4011 : 4175
B 4175 : 4011
C 4455 : 3664
D 3664 : 4455
Answer: D
Q.71 A, B and C can complete a piece of work in 4, 20 and 60 days respectively. Working together, they can complete one third of the same work in how many days ?
A 1 ³/₁₉
B ³/₁₉
C 2¹/₁₉
D 1¹/₁₉
Answer: D
Q.72 If a 10-digit number 1230x5S58y2 is divisible by 88, then the value of (5x + 5y) is:
A 40
B 20
C 50
D 30
Answer: A
Q.73 There was 25% off on shirt. A lady bought a shirt and got an additional 20% discount for paying in cash and further 10% discount for being a loyal customer. She paid ₹405. What was the price tag (in ₹) on the shirt?
A 600
B 650
C 725
D 750
Answer: D
Q.74 In triangle ABC, the length of BC is less than twice the length of AB by 3 cm. The length of AC exceeds the length of AB by 9 cm. The perimeter of triangle is 34 cm. The length (in cm) of the smallest side of the triangle is:
A 9
B 10
C 8
D 7
Answer: D
Q.75 If secθ = 3x and tanθ = 3/x, (x ≠ 0)then the value of 9 ( x2 − 1/x2) is:
A ⅓
B ½
C ¼
D 1
Answer: D
English
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.76 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. SORDID
A pure
B dirty
C clean
D solid
Answer: B
Q.77 Select the correctly spelt word.
A gaity
B gaiety
C gayety
D gaeity
Answer: B
Q.78 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Each of the pictures have been signed by the football star.
A signed by
B Each of
C have been
D the pictures
Answer: C
Instructions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Q.79 Have one’s hands full
A to be very generous
B to be very rich
C to be very clumsy
D to be very busy
Answer: D
Q.80 Face the music
A get appreciation
B face the criticism
C enjoy the harmony
D face the enemy
Answer: B
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.81 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The soldiers planned to attack at a precise hour so they ______ their watches.
A synchronized
B assessed
C restored
D exchanged
Answer: A
Q.82 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. FEROCIOUS
A fierce
B prudent
C cunning
D gentle
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: My grandmother is the genealogist of the family. She (1) ______ records of births, deaths, marriages and divorces. She takes the job (2) ______ seriously. She sends (3) ______ to the family whenever something noteworthy (4) ______. We recently had a bulletin about the (5) ______ of a relative who bequeathed his antique furniture to his descendants.
Q.83 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1
A promotes
B produces
C spreads
D maintains
Answer: D
Q.84 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2
A quick
B quite
C quiet
D quit
Answer: B
Q.85 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3
A advertisements
B notices
C brochures
D messages
Answer: D
Q.86 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4
A occurs
B obtains
C exists
D passes
Answer: A
Q.87 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5
A damage
B demise
C demolition
D destruction
Answer: B
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. Her father had been stuck in an elevator for six hours.
B. Esha had heard from her parents about a blackout caused by a sudden storm.
C. She had to grope in the dark and cook by the candlelight.
D. Her mother’s story had been quite different from his.
A ADCB
B BADC
C CADB
D BDCA
Answer: B
Q.89 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution. I have a terrible cold during several days now.
A No substitution
B had a terrible cold since
C have had a terrible cold for
D am having a terrible cold during
Answer: C
Q.90 Select the most appropriate word for the group of words. One who is indifferent to pleasure or pain
A wise
B temperate
C stoic
D brave
Answer: C
Q.91 Select the wrongly spelt word.
A accomplice
B accommodate
C accumulate
D accelarate
Answer: D
Q.92 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.
A. They used thin twigs called chew sticks as tooth cleaners.
B. The fuzzy end was rubbed against the teeth to keep them clean.
C. These sticks were fuzzy at one end.
D. How did people clean their teeth before the toothbrush was invented?
A DBCA
B ACBD
C BCAD
D DACB
Answer: D
Q.93 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. MISERY
A bliss
B censure
C poverty
D dearth
Answer: A
Q.94 Select the most appropriate word for the group of words. A previous case that might serve as an example or guide in subsequent situations
A precursor
B predecessor
C precedent
D president
Answer: C
Q.95 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The entrepreneur is looking for an ______ to fund his project.
A aviator
B invigilator
C inspector
D investor
Answer: D
Q.96 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. It was a windy autumn day and leaves were fallen rapidly from the trees.
A windy autumn day
B leaves were fallen
C rapidly from trees
D It was a
Answer: B
Q.97 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution. The shoebill stork can be recognise from its long legs and broad wings.
A No substitution
B recognising from it’s
C recognised by its
D recognise through it’s
Answer: C
Q.98 Select the most appropriate passive form of the given sentence. The store manager caught the teenager shoplifting.
A The teenager was caught shoplifting by the store manager.
B The teenager has been caught shoplifting by the store manager.
C The teenager is caught shoplifting by the store manager.
D The store manager is caught shoplifting by the teenager.
Answer: A
Q.99 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. REPRIMAND
A reproach
B applaud
C reward
D eradicate
Answer: A
Q.100 Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. My grandmother said, “I bore six children.”
A My grandmother said that she had borne six children.
B My grandmother told that she had bore six children.
C My grandmother said she bore six children.
D My grandmother said that she has born six children.
Answer: A
