SSC CHSL 2016 (Tier-I) Question Paper (31-Jan-2017) ( Shift 2)

Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
China, ?, United States of America, Indonesia

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
20, 400, 22, 484, 24, 576, ?

In the following 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 known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.
Statement:
(I) There are many people interested to step into journalism, writing blogs, books, columns and so on.
(II) Writing is an art and to write better, reading is necessary.

Conclusions:
(I) Reading should include all kind of styles as journalism involves multi fold facets of writing and expressing.
(II) Reading should be thorough and absorbing. Recording all those observations while reading is necessary.