[Download PDF] SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 Paper with Solutions

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 1

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

EXTENSIVE

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 2

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

TRUST (n)

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 3

Select the word with the incorrect spelling.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 4

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Several environmentalists from the city conducted a meet to discuss issues related to the ______ pollution levels created by the growing number of pharmaceutical companies.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 5

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 6

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 7

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 9

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 10

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

Close fitting cover for a sword or knife

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 11

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

Hats off to someone

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 12

Select the wrongly spelt word.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 13

Select the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.

They had to wait for the luggages to be put into the cab before they themselves got into it.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 14

Select the alternative that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case there is no improvement select ‘No improvement’.

I had no informations about the bank strike so I went there yesterday.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 15

Select the option that is the passive form of the sentence.

The sub-committee is presenting its report in a week’s time.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 16

Select the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.

Did you know whether we can exchange the dress if my sister doesn’t like it?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 17

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

A lot of work has gone on behind the scenes for the special event which is being planned next week.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 18

Select the alternative that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case there is no improvement select ‘No improvement’.

Harry and Meghan have decided to work and become financially independent.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 19

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ABBREVIATE

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 20

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.

A. “It is mine. I saw it first," claimed one cat.
B. Suddenly they spotted a loaf of bread lying beneath a tree.
C. Once upon a time, two cats were passing through a street.
D. Both pounced upon it and caught the loaf at the same time.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 21

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.

A. Ibn Al-Haitham wrote a book in seven volumes namely ‘Kitāb al-Manāẓir’ also known as ‘The Book of Optics.’
B. However, during the medieval period, the notable work of an Arab writer and scientist, Ibn Al-Haitham revolutionised the concept of physics.
C. During the ancient period, the development of Physics took place simultaneously with the development of astronomy.
D. In this book, Ibn Al-Haitham disproved the ancient Greek concept of vision and introduced a new theory.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 22

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

ALLURING

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 23

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Astronomy enthusiasts and sky gazers will be able to watch six eclipses in 2020, but only three of them are expected to be ______ in India.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 24

Select the option that is the direct form of the sentence.

The doctor advised Jaya to put the eye drops into her eyes four times a day from the next day.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 25

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 26

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.

Farmer : Field :: Artist : ?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 27

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:
All woods are roots.
All fruits are roots.
No woods are a fruit.

Conclusion:
(I) Some roots are fruits.
(II) All roots are woods.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 28

Of the four given equations, the first three are solved on the basis of a certain system. Find the correct answer for the unsolved fourth equation on the same basis.

$$6 * 5 = 91$$
$$8 * 7 = 169$$
$$10 * 7 = 211$$
$$22 * 5 = ? $$

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 29

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following pattern.

10 17 8
5 3 15
6 14 ?
42 68 92

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 30

Select the letter that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

A, C, E, D, C, E, G, F, ?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 31

Select the option that does NOT belong to the given series:

EC, H, HF, N, KI, U

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 32

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following pattern.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 33

In a certain code language, RUMMY is written as QVLNX. How is CHESS written in that code?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 34

Choose the correct cluster of letters to complete the given series.

_bac_ac_acb_ _ba

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 35

Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd one.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 36

Find the number of triangles in the given figure.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 37

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.

27 : 125 :: 343 : ?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 38

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.

CAG : GEK :: HEL : ?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 39

Four numbers have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 40

The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 41

If 683 is coded as FOX, 654 is FIN, 4581 is NIOC, then what will be the code of 654513?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 42

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed)

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 43

Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one having 5.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 44

In the given Venn diagram, A denotes mangoes, B denotes bananas, C denotes apples, and the numbers in each section represent the number of persons who like those fruits. How many persons like only bananas?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 45

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

213, 217, 233, 269, ?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 46

Select the figure that can replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 47

If ‘#’ means ‘—’, ‘&’ means ‘$$\div$$’, ‘@’ means ‘$$\times$$’ and ‘$$\div$$’ means ‘+’, then 15 @ 2 $$\div$$ 900 & 30 # 10 = ?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 48

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

126, 217, 344, ?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 49

P is the brother of Q. R is the daughter of Q. S is the sister of P. Q is sister of S. T is the brother of R. Who is the uncle of T?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 50

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when a mirror is placed on the line PQ.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 51

In the given figure, chords AB and CD are intersecting each other at point L. Find the length of AB.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 52

A dealer marks his goods at 30% above the cost price. Then he allows 35% discount on it. What would be his loss percentage?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 53

The difference between two numbers is 43 and their product is 50. Find the sum of their squares.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 54

The perimeter of a rectangle is 50 cm. Its area and length are in the ratio of 5 : 1. Find the length of the rectangle.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 55

Two sides of a triangle are of length 3 cm and 8 cm. If the length of the third side is 'x' cm, then:

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 56

What will come at place of x, (x < 10) for $$\frac{(132 \div 12 \times x - 3 \times 3)}{(5^2 - 6 \times 4 + x^2)} = 1$$ ?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 57

If x + y = 4, xy = 2, y + z = 5, yz = 3, z + x = 6 and zx = 4, then find the value of $$x^3 + y^3 + z^3 — 3xy$$.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 58

How much should be added to each term of 4 : 7 so that it becomes 2 : 3?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 59

If M is the mid-point of the side BC of $$\triangle$$ABC, and the area of $$\triangle$$ABM is $$18 cm^2$$, then the area of $$\triangle$$ABC is:

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 60

Study the following graph and answer the question.

In which year was the value per tonne the minimum?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 61

X and Y together can finish a piece of work in 15 days, while Y alone can finish it in 40 days. X alone can finish the work in:

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 62

The following bar graph shows the number of deaths from road accidents occurred during the rainy season in the year 1992. Study the graph carefully and answer the question.

Between which two consecutive weeks was the rise in the number of deaths the greatest?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 63

Find the value of $$\frac{\cos 30^\circ - \sin 30^\circ}{\sin 60^\circ + \cos 60^\circ}$$

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 64

Sachin’s income is 25% more than Dileep’s income. By how much percentage is Dileep’s income less than Sachin’s income ?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 65

Sohan sold a plot for $$₹ 2,55,000$$ at a 15% loss. At what price should he sell the plot to gain a 10% profit?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 66

A batsman in his 11th inning makes a score of 77 runs, there by increasing his average scores by 3. What is his average score after the 11th inning?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 67

If $$cosec \theta + \cot \theta = 2,$$ then $$\sin \theta$$ is:

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 68

If $$a^3 + b^3 = 20$$ and $$a + b = 5$$, then find the value of $$a^4 + b^4$$.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 69

If $$\sec^2 x - 3 \sec x + 2 = 0$$, then the value of $$x(0 < x < 90^\circ)$$ is:

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 70

The given bar graph represents the Percentage of non-electrified villages in 6 states A, B, C, D, E and F. Study the graph and answer the question that follows.

How many states have at most 30% or less non-electrified villages?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 71

The following bar graph shows the number of deaths from road accidents occurred during the rainy season in the year 1992. Study the graph carefully and answer the question.

Between which two consecutive weeks was the fall in the number of deaths the greatest?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 72

A 5 cm long perpendicular is drawn from the centre of a circle to a 24 cm long chord. Find the diameter of the circle.

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 73

Which of the following numbers will completely divide $$7^{81} + 7^{82} + 7^{83}$$ ?

SSC CHSL 17th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 74

The difference of simple interest on a sum of money for 8 years and 10 years is $$₹ 200.$$ If the rate of interest is 10 % p.a, then what is the sum of money?