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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) CHSL Sample Test Paper No. of Questions: 50 Combined Higher Secondary Level
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A cylindrical tank of radius 5 m and height 2 m is filled with water. What is the volume of water in the tank in cubic meters?
Volume of a cylinder = πr²h = π * 5² * 2 = 50π m³.
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A train moving at 60 km/hr overtakes another train, half its length, moving in the same direction at 40 km/hr in 30 seconds. What is the length of the first train?
The relative speed = 60 km/hr – 40 km/hr = 20 km/hr = 20 * (1000/3600) m/s = 5.56 m/s. Let the length of the first train be L meters. Then, the second train’s length is L/2 meters. The total distance covered in overtaking = L + (L/2) = 1.5L meters. Time taken = 30 seconds. So, 1.5L = 5.56 * 30, giving L ≈ 200 meters.
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In a certain code, ‘RIVER’ is written as ‘IVRER’. How is ‘OCEAN’ written in that code?
The first two and last two letters of ‘RIVER’ are reversed. Applying the same rule, ‘OCEAN’ becomes ‘COEAN’.
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A shopkeeper marks his goods 20% above his cost price and gives a discount of 10%. What is his gain percent?
If the cost price is ₹100, the marked price is ₹120. A 10% discount on ₹120 is ₹12, so the selling price is ₹108. The gain is ₹108 – ₹100 = ₹8, which is an 8% gain.
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In a ΔPQR, if PQ = QR and ∠PQR = 100°, find ∠QPR.
Since PQ = QR, ΔPQR is isosceles. The angles opposite the equal sides are equal, so ∠QRP = ∠QPR. Let each of these angles be x. Then, x + x + 100° = 180° (sum of angles in a triangle). Solving gives x = 40°.
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Assertion and Reason: Assertion (A): It is necessary to have a passport to travel abroad. Reason (R): A passport is a proof of one’s nationality.
Both the assertion and the reason are true. However, the reason R is not the correct explanation of A. While a passport is necessary for international travel, it being proof of nationality is not the reason for its necessity in travel.
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Cause and Effect: If heavy rain causes flooding and there is flooding in the city, what can be inferred?
While heavy rain might cause flooding, flooding can also be caused by other factors like poor drainage. Therefore, we cannot definitively infer that it has rained heavily.
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Baking soda is a common name for which compound?
Baking soda is the common name for Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3). It is widely used in baking as a leavening agent.
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ISRO’s Chandrayaan-2 mission aimed to explore which part of the Moon?
ISRO’s Chandrayaan-2 mission aimed to explore the south polar region of the Moon. This mission was significant for its attempt to study a region of the Moon not previously explored in detail.
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Syllogisms: All books are pages. Some pages are covers. Conclusions: I. All covers are books. II. Some books are covers.
Neither conclusion necessarily follows from the statements. The first conclusion is a misinterpretation of the relationship, and the second conclusion is not directly supported by the given information.
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Blood Relations: If A is the brother of B, C is the father of A, D is the sister of E, and E is the daughter of B, how is C related to D?
Since B is E’s parent and A’s sibling, and C is A’s parent, C is E’s (and therefore D’s) grandfather.
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The radius of a circle is increased by 20%. Find the percentage increase in its area.
Original area = πr². New radius = 1.2r. New area = π(1.2r)² = 1.44πr². The percentage increase in area = (1.44πr² – πr²) / πr² × 100% = 44%.
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The length and breadth of a rectangle are increased by 20% and 30% respectively. What is the percentage increase in the area?
Let original length = l and breadth = b. New length = 1.2l, new breadth = 1.3b. New area = 1.2l * 1.3b = 1.56lb. Increase = 1.56lb – lb = 0.56lb, which is a 56% increase.
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If 35% of a number is 175, find 50% of the number.
Let the number be x. 35% of x = 175, so x = 175 * 100 / 35 = 500. 50% of 500 = 250.
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Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “His argument was ___; it was based on facts and logical reasoning.”
“Cogent” is the correct choice. It means clear, logical, and convincing, which aligns with an argument based on facts and logical reasoning. Example: “She made a cogent argument for the adoption of renewable energy sources.”
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The ‘Chipko Movement’ in India drew significant inspiration from a similar movement in which country?
The Chipko Movement in India, known for its strategy of hugging trees to prevent deforestation, drew significant inspiration from a similar movement in Japan. The Japanese movement involved protests against deforestation and emphasized harmony with nature, influencing the non-violent approach of the Chipko activists.
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Identify the correct passive form of: “People speak English all over the world.”
“English is spoken all over the world by people” is the correct passive form. The active voice ‘speak’ (present simple) changes to ‘is spoken’ (present simple passive) in passive voice. Example: “Spanish is spoken widely in South America.”
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Which hormone regulates the sugar level in the blood?
Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, plays a key role in regulating blood sugar levels. It allows cells to absorb glucose from the blood for energy.
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Cause and Effect: Heavy rainfall led to flooding in the region. The government has announced relief measures. What can be inferred?
The most logical inference is that the flooding caused significant damage, prompting the government to announce relief measures. The other options are assumptions beyond the provided information.
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Direction Sense Test: Raj walks 10m north, then turns west and walks 5m, then turns south and walks 10m. How far is he from his original position?
Raj ends up 5m west of his original position, as his north and south movements cancel each other out.
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A man sells two watches for ₹2000 each. On one, he gains 5% and on the other, he loses 5%. Find his total gain or loss percent.
Gain or loss is calculated on cost price. Let the cost price of the first watch be x and the second y. 105% of x = 95% of y = ₹2000. The overall loss = (Selling price of both – Cost price of both) = 4000 – (x + y). Calculating x and y and then the difference shows a 0.25% loss overall.
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‘Megasthenes’, who wrote the ancient Indian account ‘Indica’, was an envoy to the court of which Indian ruler?
Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian and diplomat who wrote the account ‘Indica’ based on his stay in India. He was an envoy to the court of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Maurya Empire, and his writings provide valuable insights into early Indian history and society.
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The ‘Battle of Hydaspes’ in 326 BC was fought between Alexander the Great and which Indian ruler?
The Battle of Hydaspes in 326 BC was fought between Alexander the Great and King Porus, one of the most powerful Indian rulers of his time. The battle took place on the banks of the Hydaspes River (now the Jhelum River in Pakistan) and is notable for the respect Alexander developed for Porus for his bravery and leadership.
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Statement and Conclusions: Statement: All mangoes are sweet. Some sweet things are sour. Conclusions: I. Some mangoes are sour. II. No mango is sour.
Conclusion I is not necessarily true as there’s no direct link between mangoes and sour things. Conclusion II is also not valid as the statement does not negate mangoes being sour. Therefore, neither conclusion follows.
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Critical Thinking: If a law is passed that requires all public transport vehicles to be electric by 2030, which of the following is an implied outcome? A) Reduction in air pollution. B) Increase in electricity consumption. C) Decrease in public transport fares. D) Unemployment in the petroleum industry.
The most direct implied outcome of requiring all public transport vehicles to be electric is an increase in electricity consumption (Option B). The other options, while possible, are more indirect and speculative.
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Find the error in the sentence: “Neither of the solutions works.”
The sentence should use “work” instead of “works” because “Neither of” is followed by a plural noun, thus requiring a plural verb. Correct sentence: “Neither of the solutions work.”
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Input-Output: If a machine inputs ‘cat’ and outputs ‘d3t’, and inputs ‘dog’ to output ‘e4g’, what will be the output for ‘fish’?
The pattern involves increasing the first letter by one, replacing the middle letter with a number representing the number of letters, and keeping the last letter the same. So, ‘fish’ becomes ‘g5h’.
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The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is 18 cm. Find its area.
Side of the triangle = Perimeter/3 = 18/3 = 6 cm. Area of an equilateral triangle = (√3/4) * side² = (√3/4) * 6² = 17.320 cm².
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Passage for comprehension: “The Baroque period in art is known for its elaborate and detailed style. This era saw dramatic use of light and color, emphasizing motion and contrast.” – What characteristic defines the Baroque period according to the passage?
The passage defines the Baroque period by “elaborate and detailed style,” “dramatic use of light and color,” and “emphasis on motion and contrast,” making “All of the above” the correct option.
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If ‘OPTICAL’ is coded as ‘1234567’ and ‘LOGICAL’ is coded as ‘8914567’, how is ‘TOPICAL’ coded?
Each letter is assigned a unique number based on its position in ‘OPTICAL’. Using the same coding, ‘TOPICAL’ is coded as ‘3124567’.
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The Battle of Plassey, which laid the foundation of British rule in India, was fought in
The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj ud-Daulah. It marked the beginning of British rule in India.
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The ratio of milk and water in a 30 litre mixture is 7:3. How much water should be added to make the ratio 3:7?
Milk = (7/10) * 30 = 21 litres, Water = 9 litres. Let x litres of water be added. New ratio = 21 : (9+x) = 3 : 7. Solving gives x = 14 litres.
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A cube has a total surface area of 216 cm². Find the length of one side of the cube.
Total surface area of a cube = 6 * side². 216 = 6 * side², giving side² = 36, so the side = 6 cm.
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Assumption in Argument: “To improve productivity, our company should implement flexible working hours.” What is the assumption?
The assumption made in the argument is that flexible working hours will lead to increased productivity. It implies a direct correlation between flexible hours and productivity improvements.
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An article is sold for ₹816, gaining 20%. Find its cost price.
Let the cost price be ₹x. Selling price = x + 20% of x = 1.2x = ₹816. Solving gives x = ₹680.
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Alphabet Test: In a certain code, ‘A’ is written as ‘Z’, ‘B’ as ‘Y’, ‘C’ as ‘X’, and so on. How is ‘KILL’ written in that code?
In this reverse alphabet code, ‘K’ is written as ‘P’, ‘I’ as ‘R’, ‘L’ as ‘O’. So, ‘KILL’ is coded as ‘PKOO’.
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Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion describe
Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion describe the orbits of planets around the sun. They state that planets move in elliptical orbits with the sun at one focus, among other things.
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Data Sufficiency: To calculate the area of a rectangle, which of the following information is necessary? 1) The length of the rectangle. 2) The width of the rectangle.
Both the length and the width of the rectangle are necessary to calculate its area, as the area of a rectangle is given by the product of its length and width.
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The ‘Kambala’ is a traditional buffalo race held in which Indian state?
Kambala is a traditional buffalo race held in Karnataka, India. It is a popular and culturally significant event, showcasing the agricultural traditions of the region. Kambala is typically held in the coastal areas of Karnataka during the winter season.
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Passage for comprehension: “Financial literacy is crucial in managing personal finances effectively. It includes understanding how to budget, save, invest, and manage debt.” – According to the passage, what is included in financial literacy?
The passage indicates that financial literacy includes understanding how to budget, save, invest, and manage debt, which are all aspects of managing personal finances effectively, making “All of the above” the correct answer.
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The ‘Pattachitra’ style of painting is native to which Indian state?
Pattachitra, characterized by its intricate details and mythological narratives, is a traditional cloth-based scroll painting style native to Odisha, India. It is known for its vibrant colors and motifs and is closely related to the worship of Lord Jagannath.
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A square and a rectangle have the same area. The rectangle’s length is 20% more than its breadth. If the side of the square is 30 cm, find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Area of the square = 30 cm × 30 cm = 900 cm². Let the breadth of the rectangle be x cm. Length = 1.2x cm. Area = x × 1.2x = 900 cm². Solving for x gives x ≈ 27 cm, so the length is 1.2 × 27 ≈ 32.4 cm.
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‘Gross National Happiness’ is a measure of development used by which country?
Bhutan uses ‘Gross National Happiness’ as a measure of its development, a concept introduced by its former King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. It focuses on sustainable and holistic development rather than just economic growth.
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Identify the correctly punctuated sentence:
“John, who is an engineer, is my friend.” is correctly punctuated. The commas are used to set off the non-restrictive clause “who is an engineer,” which provides extra information about John. Example: “My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.”
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Choose the odd one out: Triangle, Pentagon, Hexagon, Cube
‘Cube’ is the odd one out as it is a 3-dimensional shape, while the others are 2-dimensional polygons.
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The ratio of the speeds of two trains is 3:4. If the second train runs 400 km in 4 hours, find the speed of the first train.
Speed of the second train = 400 km / 4 hrs = 100 km/hr. Using the ratio of speeds, 3:4, speed of the first train = 3/4 × 100 = 75 km/hr.
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Statement and Assumption: Statement: “Use XYZ brand detergent for longer-lasting clothes,” an advertisement. Assumption: A) XYZ brand detergent is better than other brands. B) People want their clothes to last longer.
The most directly implicit assumption in the advertisement is that people want their clothes to last longer (Assumption B). The advertisement suggests this benefit to attract customers. Assumption A is a marketing claim, not necessarily an implicit assumption of the statement.
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A and B can complete a task in 10 days and 15 days respectively. They start working together, but after 4 days B leaves. In how many more days will A complete the remaining work?
A’s 1 day’s work = 1/10, B’s 1 day’s work = 1/15. Together, in 4 days, they complete 4*(1/10 + 1/15) = 2/5 of the work. Remaining work = 1 – 2/5 = 3/5. A will complete this in 3/5 * 10 = 6 more days.
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The area of a parallelogram is 180 cm², and its altitude is 15 cm. Find the length of the base.
Area of a parallelogram = base * height. Let the base be x cm. Then, x * 15 = 180. Solving for x gives x = 12 cm.
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Solve the analogy: Pen is to Write as Brush is to:
A ‘Pen’ is used to ‘Write’; similarly, a ‘Brush’ is used to ‘Paint’.
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