SSC CHSL
(8 July 2019 Shift-III)
Reasoning
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.1 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right of the figure.
Answer: D
Q.2 Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Answer: C
Q.3 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. Detailed : Meticulous
A Hungry : Fulfilled
B Loud : Loose
C Fat : Obese
D Heavy : Light
Answer: C
Q.4 Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
A RVZD
B PTXB
C DHLP
D JNRW
Answer: D
Q.5 How many triangles are present in the given figure ?
A 30
B 32
C 31
D 28
Answer: A
Q.6 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 49
B 64
C 16
D 25
Answer: B
Q.7 ‘Tadpole’ is related to ‘Frog’ in the same way as ‘Caterpillar’ is related to ‘_________’.
A Baboon
B Butterfly
C Bat
D Boar
Answer: B
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. 2 : 9
A 3 : 26
B 7 : 50
C 8 : 65
D 4 : 65
Answer: D
Q.9 Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Food, Lentils, pulses
Answer: D
Q.10 Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 77, 92, 125, 178, 253, ?
A 350
B 351
C 352
D 353
Answer: C
Q.11 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 chilies are potatoes.
Some potatoes are onions.
Conclusions:
I. Some onion s are chilies.
II. Some onions are potatoes.
III. No onion is chilly.
A Conclusion II and either conclusion I or III follow.
B Only conclusions I and II follow.
C Only conclusions II and III follow.
D Conclusion I and either conclusion II or III follow.
Answer: A
Q.12 A total sum of ₹153 is distributed among three friends A, B and C in such a way that C gets 5 times as much money than A gets and B gets 3 times as much money than A gets. How many rupees does B get?
A 51
B 65
C 61
D 66
Answer: A
Q.13 A + B means ‘A is sister of B’
A − B means ‘A is daughter o f B’
A × B means ‘A is brother of B’
A ÷ B means ‘A is mother of B’
If D + P ÷ I × K ÷ T − R , then how is R related to P ?
A Daughter’s husband
B Son
C Daughter’s son
D Brother
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.
x _ _ y q _ _ t x z _ _ q s q t x _ _ y q s _ t
A y y s q z y z y q
B z y q s y z z y q
C z y s q y y z y q
D z y s q y y y z t
Answer: C
Q.15 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (4, 113, 7)
A (3, 118, 9)
B (6, 161, 4)
C (8, 155, 4)
D (5, 141, 4)
Answer: D
Q.16 If DIRECTOR is coded as 49953269, then how will FRIENDLY be coded as?
A 68955438
B 69955437
C 79954435
D 69845447
Answer: B
Q.17 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (8, 112, 28)
A (14, 364, 52)
B (12, 216, 34)
C (16, 282, 36)
D (18, 216, 22)
Answer: A
Q.18 In a code language, ADVISORY is written as GDLYRVBU. How will CHEMICAL be written as in that language?
A MFOHFLOD
B KFPHFLOD
C JFPGFMOD
D KFQHFLPE
Answer: B
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. SMKJ : VONL : : DPOA : ?
A HRRD
B GRRC
C GSSC
D GSSD
Answer: B
Q.20 Select the option in which Figure-X is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed)
Answer: B
Q.21 Which two numbers should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct?
731 ÷ 13 + 450 − 25 × 43 = 142
A 13 and 43
B 731 and 450
C 13 and 25
D 450 and 25
Answer: A
Q.22 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 5.
A 6
B 4
C 2
D 3
Answer: C
Q.23 Arrange the following activities in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Attending classes in college 2. Admission merit list declarat ion 3. Getting admission in the college 4. Applying for admission to college 5. Annual Examination – Class 12 6. Result declaration – Class 12
A 5, 6, 4, 2, 3, 1
B 5, 6, 4, 2, 1, 3
C 6, 5, 4, 2, 3, 1
D 5, 6, 2, 4, 3, 1
Answer: A
Q.24 Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd word out.
A Serene
B Apprehensive
C Anxious
D Nervous
Answer: A
Q.25 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: D
General knowledge
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.26 Which one of the following nations will host the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2020?
A China
B India
C Nepal
D Bangladesh
Answer: B
Q.27 Who among the following wrote the book ‘Wise and Otherwise’?
A Jhumpa Lahiri
B Arundhati Roy
C Gita Piramal
D Sudha Murthy
Answer: D
Q.28 _______ is a type of good for which demand increases as its price rises.
A Club Good
B Giffen Good
C Capital Good
D Consumer Good
Answer: B
Q.29 Matters, which are not points of order, can be raised by way of Special Mentions under Rule ________ of Lok Sabha.
A 223
B 214
C 377
D 302
Answer: C
Q.30 After the battle of ________ in 1757, the British achieved political power in lndia.
A Plassey
B Saragarhi
C Buxar
D Aliwal
Answer: A
Q.31 Flower colours of red, pink, blue and purple come mainly from pigments called _______.
A Anthocyanins
B Carotenoids
C Chlorophyll
D Lycopene
Answer: A
Q.32 In 2019, radar imaging satellite RISAT-2B was launched successfully by the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre located in _______.
A Thiruvananthapuram
B Mumbai
C Sriharikota
D Balasore
Answer: C
Q.33 Which one of the following is NOT a output device?
A Plotter
B Headphones
C Projector
D Joystick
Answer: D
Q.34 Which Sikh Guru compiled the ‘Adi Granth’ the holy scripture of Sikhism?
A Guru Amar Das
B Guru Hargobind
C Guru Ram Das
D Guru Arjan Dev
Answer: D
Q.35 The famous dancer Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair is associated with which of the following dance forms?
A Manipuri
B Sattriya
C Mohiniyattam
D Kathakali
Answer: D
Q.36 Bumchu’ is a unique cultural festival celebrated in the Indian state of:
A West Bengal
B Odisha
C Sikkim
D Assam
Answer: C
Q.37 In 1973, the Project Tiger was started in ________National Park.
A Jim Corbett
B Sanjay Gandhi
C Bhitarkanika
D Sunderbans
Answer: A
Q.38 As of june 2019, which Indian state has the lowest number of districts?
A Arunachal Pradesh
B Goa
C Sikkim
D Telangana
Answer: B
Q.39 A chain of islands closely scattered in a body of water is called:
A Strait
B Archipelago
C Canyon
D Reef
Answer: B
Q.40 Which author has been awarded the 27th Vyas Samman of the K.K. Birla Foundation in 2018 ?
A Mamta Kalia
B Yogita Yadav
C Pankaj Dubey
D Ashish Chaudhary
Answer: A
Q.41 A/an _______ is the wide end of a river that meets the sea.
A Meander
B Gorge
C Creek
D Estuary
Answer: D
Q.42 With which of the following sports is the term ‘twiddle’ associated?
A Cricket
B Rugby
C Table Tennis
D Hockey
Answer: C
Q.43 Which process refers to the starting up of a computer and the loading of the required parts of the operating system into the RAM?
A Booting
B Tagging
C Swipping
D Mapping
Answer: A
Q.44 In India the Ursa Major Constellation is also known as:
A Maharshi
B Saptarshi
C Swadeshi
D Devarshi
Answer: B
Q.45 The _______ is the stem-like part of the leaf that joins the blade to the stem.
A Vein
B Stipules
C Midrib
D Petiole
Answer: D
Q.46 In which state was the second edition of the Indian Open International Boxing Tournament held?
A Odisha
B Karnataka
C Assam
D Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C
Q.47 In Parliamentary proceedings, how many matters per day as per their priority in the ballot are allowed to be raised during ‘Zero Hour’?
A 21
B 18
C 19
D 20
Answer: D
Q.48 A/an _______ stock is the stock of a large, well-established and financially sound company that has operated for many years.
A Income
B Blue-Chip
C Cyclical
D Defensive
Answer: B
Q.49 Which Indian contemporary artist was awarded the 7th Joan Miro Prize 2019 ?
A Nalini Malani
B Vivan Sundaram
C Arpita Singh
D Atul Dodiya
Answer: A
Q.50 The Indian movie star Rahul Bose was associated with ______ sport of India.
A Football
B Rugby
C Rowing
D Squash
Answer: B
Quantitative Aptitute
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.51 The compound interest on a certain sum of money at 21% for 2 years is ₹9,282. Its simple interest (in ₹) at the same rate and for the same period is:
A 8,500
B 8,400
C 8,000
D 8,750
Answer: B
Q.52 Let △ABC ∼ △QPR and ar(△PQR) = ar(△ABC)/ar(△PQR) = 4/25. If AB = 12 cm, BC = 8 cm and AC = 9 cm, then PR is equal to:
A 18
B 15
C 17.5
D 20
Answer: D
Q.53 The distance between the centres of two circles of radius 3 cm and 2 cm is 13 cm. The length (in cm) of a transverse common tangent is:
A 8
B 12
C 6
D 10
Answer: B
Q.54 If x4 + x−4 = 47, (x > 0), then the value of (2x—3)2 is:
A 5
B 3
C 4
D 2
Answer: A
Q.55 If x=2+√5 then the value of (x3 − x−3) is:
A 52
B 76
C -76
D -52
Answer: B
Q.56 If a3 + b3 = 1344 and a + b = 28, then (a + b)2 − 3ab is equal to:
A 48
B 16
C 24
D 32
Answer: A
Q.57 A earns ₹640 per day and works for 8 hours. B earns ₹360 per day and works for 6 hours. The ratio of per day wages of A to that of B is:
A 16 : 9
B 4 : 5
C 5 : 4
D 9 : 16
Answer: A
Q.58 The simplified value of 
A 1
B 2
C 19/16
D 19/64
Answer: A
Q.59 The given Bar Graph presents the number of students of two schools for six years.
In which year the sum of the students in two schools is the highest ?
A 2008
B 2011
C 2012
D 2009
Answer: D
Q.60 In △ ABC,the bisectors of ∠ B and ∠ C meet at O, inside the triangle. If ∠ BOC = 106∘ , then the measure of
∠ A is:
A 32∘
B 16∘
C 106∘
D 84∘
Answer: A
Q.61 The given Bar Graph presents the number of students of two schools for six years.
What is the ratio of the number of students taken together for the years 2008, 2012 and 2013 in School A to the number of students taken together for the years 2008, 2012 and 2013 in school B?
A 117 : 101
B 153 : 229
C 101 : 117
D 229 : 153
Answer: D
Q.62 A man bought three articles for ₹3,000 each. He sold the articles respectively at 10% profit, 5% profit and 15% loss. The total percentage profit/loss he earned is:
A 10% loss
B 5% profit
C No profit no loss
D 5% loss
Answer: C
Q.63 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 ₹75000. The share of B (in ₹) in the contracted money will be:
A 45,000
B 30,000
C 35,000
D 40,000
Answer: A
Q.64 If 4(cosec 2 65∘ − tan2 25∘ ) − sin90∘ − tan2 63∘ ytan2 27∘ = y/2 , then the value of y is:
A 2
B 1
C −½
D -1
Answer: A
Q.65 If each side of a rectangle is decreased by 13%, then its area will decrease by:
A 13%
B 24.31%
C 21.69%
D 26%
Answer: B
Q.66 If cosx = − √3/2 and π < x < 3π/2, then the value of 2cot2 x − 3sec2 x is:
A 4
B 6
C 2
D 8
Answer: C
Q.67 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 an age difference of 9 years between them. The age (in years) of the elder among the new persons is:
A 62
B 53
C 50
D 58
Answer: A
Q.68 If cotθ = 5x and cosecθ = 5 /x(x ≠ 0), then the value of 5 ( x2 − 1/x2)is:
A -⅕
B -¼
C ⅕
D ½
Answer: A
Instructions The given Bar Graph presents the number of students of two schools for six years.
Q.69 In which year the percentage increase in the number of total students in schools A and B taken together is the highest in comparison to its previous year?
A 2012
B 2009
C 2010
D 2011
Answer: B
Q.70 What is the average (Correct to two decimal places) of total students in schools A and taken together during the six year period?
A 1133.57
B 1122.57
C 1331.67
D 1221.67
Answer: C
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.71 The sum of the salaries of A and B together is ₹45000. A spends 85% of his salary and B, 70% ofhis salary. If now their savings are the same, what is B’s salary (in ₹)?
A 12,600
B 30,000
C 15,000
D 18,000
Answer: C
Q.72 If the seven digit number 54x29y6 (x > y)is divisible by 72, whatis the value of (2x + 3y)?
A 38
B 13
C 32
D 23
Answer: D
Q.73 A dealer buys an article marked at ₹20000 with two successive discounts of 20% and 5%. He spends ₹1800 on repairs and sells it for ₹20000, what is his profit/loss percent (correct to one decimal place)?
A 23.64% loss
B 17.65% profit
C 23.46% profit
D 17.65% loss
Answer: B
Q.74 The ratio between the speeds of two trains is 2 : 5. If the first train runs 350 km in 5 h, then the difference between the speeds (in km/h) of both the trains is:
A 350
B 105
C 165
D 180
Answer: B
Q.75 PA and PB are the tangents to a circle with centre O, from a point P outside the circle. A and B are the points on the circle. If ∠APB = 72∘, then ∠OAB is equal to:
A 240
B 180
C 360
D 720
Answer: C
English
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.76 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Rule the roost
A to frequently pick a quarrel
B to blindly follow others
C to make all the decisions
D to be prosperous but generous
Answer: C
Q.77 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. IGNOMINIOUS
A generous
B innocuous
C wonderful
D disgraceful
Answer: D
Q.78 Select the most appropriate passive form of the given sentence. Please lock the door.
A Please let the door be lock.
B You are requested to lock the door.
C The door should kindly being locked.
D You are being ordered to lock the door.
Answer: B
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: Each child deserves love and care. The child who is (1) ______ for what he is even if he is slow or (2) ______, will grow with confidence in himself. He will (3) ______ the ability to make the best use of the (4) ______ which come his way and make light of any (5) ______ that may pose difficulties in his path.
Q.79 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1
A appreciated
B thanked
C jeered
D rebuked
Answer: A
Q.80 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2
A courteous
B clever
C clumsy
D capable
Answer: C
Q.81 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3
A consider
B develop
C maintain
D conceal
Answer: B
Q.82 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4
A dreams
B threats
C favours
D opportunities
Answer: D
Q.83 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5
A intrusions
B handicaps
C consequences
D prohibitions
Answer: B
Instructions For the following questions answer them individually
Q.84 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Great many students who are good at other subjects perform poorly in English.
A who are good at
B Great many students
C perform poorly
D in English
Answer: B
Q.85 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. RETALIATION
A reconciliation
B regression
C retrospection
D retribution
Answer: A
Q.86 Select the wrongly spelt word.
A eager
B beggar
C vehical
D value
Answer: C
Q.87 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Climate change are a greatest threat facing our planet which needs our immediate attention.
A which needs
B facing our planet
C are a greatest
D our immediate attention
Answer: C
Q.88 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.
A. Till quite recently the trend was to go to the west that offered advanced medical facilities. B. This is because it has on offer the highest level of services, facilities and professional skills.
C. But over the last decade the trend has reversed and India is being chosen for medical tourism.
D. Today, it is not uncommon to travel to a foreign country for medical treatment.
A BCDA
B ABCD
C CBDA
D DACB
Answer: D
Q.89 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution. This was an only the mistake he made.
A the only mistake
B the mistake only
C No substitution
D only the mistake
Answer: A
Q.90 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. LOYALTY
A treason
B trust
C faith
D fidelity
Answer: A
Q.91 Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. She said to you, “I have a thousand rupees in my purse now.”
A She told you that she has a thousand rupees in my purse now.
B She told you that she had a thousand rupees in her purse then.
C She said you that she have a thousand rupees in my purse then.
D She told me that she had a thousand rupees in her purse now.
Answer: B
Q.92 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. We must not lose heart in times of ______ .
A diversity
B deformity
C adversity
D inactivity
Answer: C
Q.93 Select the most appropriate word for the group of words. people who enjoy social company
A gregarious
B gorgeous
C herbivorous
D unanimous
Answer: A
Q.94 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution. He is a good singer of the two.
A the good singer
B the better singer
C the best singer
D No substitution
Answer: B
Q.95 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Through thick and thin
A to be scared of small dangers
B to be hard-hearted in times of loss
C support under all circumstances
D passing through a thick forest
Answer: C
Q.96 Select the most appropriate word for the group of words. One who eats too much
A corpulent
B glutton
C overweight
D obese
Answer: B
Q.97 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.
A. This kindness converted his street into a neighbourhood.
B. He and his wife were always ready to lend a helping hand.
C. Mohan was an ideal neighbour in every way.
D. Whether it was lending tools or watering fields, the couple embodied neighbourly kindness.
A DBCA
B CDAB
C BDAC
D CBDA
Answer: D
Q.98 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. DISCOVER
A ignore
B find
C hide
D neglect
Answer: B
Q.99 Select the correctly spelt word.
A genwin
B genuin
C genuine
D genune
Answer: C
Q.100 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The landlord is very ______ about cleanliness and finds fault with all his tenants.
A fabulous
B pompous
C fastidious
D ominous
Answer: C
