CHSL Mini Mock Test - 36 for SSC & Railway Exams

Question 1

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

On Monday, August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse, frequently _________(1) to as the "Great American Eclipse", was visible within a band _________(2) the entire contiguous United States passing from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. In other countries, it was visible only as a partial eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly __________(3) the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A _________(4) solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness. Totality _________(5) in a narrow path across Earth's surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over a surrounding region thousands of kilometers wide.

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

Question 2

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

On Monday, August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse, frequently _________(1) to as the "Great American Eclipse", was visible within a band _________(2) the entire contiguous United States passing from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. In other countries, it was visible only as a partial eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly __________(3) the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A _________(4) solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness. Totality _________(5) in a narrow path across Earth's surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over a surrounding region thousands of kilometers wide.

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

Question 3

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.
On Monday, August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse, frequently _________(1) to as the "Great American Eclipse", was visible within a band _________(2) the entire contiguous United States passing from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. In other countries, it was visible only as a partial eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly __________(3) the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A _________(4) solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness. Totality _________(5) in a narrow path across Earth's surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over a surrounding region thousands of kilometers wide.

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

Question 4

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.
On Monday, August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse, frequently _________(1) to as the "Great American Eclipse", was visible within a band _________(2) the entire contiguous United States passing from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. In other countries, it was visible only as a partial eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly __________(3) the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A _________(4) solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness. Totality _________(5) in a narrow path across Earth's surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over a surrounding region thousands of kilometers wide.

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

Question 5

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.
On Monday, August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse, frequently _________(1) to as the "Great American Eclipse", was visible within a band _________(2) the entire contiguous United States passing from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. In other countries, it was visible only as a partial eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly __________(3) the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A _________(4) solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness. Totality _________(5) in a narrow path across Earth's surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over a surrounding region thousands of kilometers wide.

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

Question 6

From the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word
IMPASSIONABLE

Question 7

If the given words are arranged according to English dictionary, which word will be in third place?

Question 8

In the given question, two statements are given each followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly non facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements.

Statements:
I. Holidays are meant to relax, rejuvenate and recollect energy.
II. People generally go for outing in holidays and get tired in those days as well.

Conclusions:
I. Holidays are meant for resting.
II. Outing and different environment automatically rejuvenate.

Question 9

In the question, a word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in two matrices given below. The columns and rows of Matrix I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g., 'G' can be represented by 04,40, etc. , and 'K' can be represented by 56, 68,etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word 'LIFE'.
Matrix I

Matrix II

Question 10

Directions: The following pie chart gives the distribution of clothes manufactured by 5 companies in the year 2016. Two things are manufactured i.e., shirts and trousers. The second pie chart gives the distribution of shirts manufactured by these 5 companies.
Total clothes manufactured by all companies = 50000

Find the ratio of no. of shirts manufactured by C, D and E together to the no. of trousers manufactured by A in 2016.

Question 11

Directions: The following pie chart gives the distribution of clothes manufactured by 5 companies in the year 2016. Two things are manufactured i.e., shirts and trousers. The second pie chart gives the distribution of shirts manufactured by these 5 companies.
Total clothes manufactured by all companies = 50000

If cost of manufacturing of 1 trouser in company B is Rs.275 and 50% of the trousers are sold for 20% profit each, then for how much profit should the remaining trousers be sold so that, total profit by selling all trousers is Rs.171600.

Question 12

Directions: The following pie chart gives the distribution of clothes manufactured by 5 companies in the year 2016. Two things are manufactured i.e., shirts and trousers. The second pie chart gives the distribution of shirts manufactured by these 5 companies.
Total clothes manufactured by all companies = 50000

What is the average number of trousers manufactured by companies A, C and E together in the year 2016?

Question 13

Directions: The following pie chart gives the distribution of clothes manufactured by 5 companies in the year 2016. Two things are manufactured i.e., shirts and trousers. The second pie chart gives the distribution of shirts manufactured by these 5 companies.
Total clothes manufactured by all companies = 50000

In year 2017, the total clothes manufactured by C increased by 12% and that by E increased by

% but the percentage of shirts and
trousers manufactured remained the same for both companies as in 2016. Find the average no. of shirts manufactured by both companies in
2017.

Question 14

Directions: The following pie chart gives the distribution of clothes manufactured by 5 companies in the year 2016. Two things are manufactured i.e., shirts and trousers. The second pie chart gives the distribution of shirts manufactured by these 5 companies.
Total clothes manufactured by all companies = 50000

By what percent is the total production of clothes of company D is more than that of company B and E taken together.

Question 15

Who is the author of Meghdoot?

Question 16

Which of the following were the holy texts of Jainism?

Question 17

What is the symbol of Janata Dal (U) party?

Question 18

Red Data Book provides an account of ___________.