SSC-GD 2021 Questions

1 Dec 2021 • Shift 1

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fourth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the fifth number is related to the sixth number. 195 : 15 :: ? : 19 :: 273 : 21

A
280
B
247
C
311
D
252
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

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

A
FLO
B
LRU
C
PVY
D
GMQ
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. MRV, QVZ, UZD, YDH, ?

A
CHL
B
CGM
C
DHE
D
CFN
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'GINGER' is coded as '30 - 30' and 'RADISH' is coded as '23 - 36'. How will 'TOMATO' be coded in that language?

A
35 - 45
B
39 - 41
C
49 - 39
D
48 - 36
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary. 1. Tamale 2. Tamagotchi 3. Tamarind 4. Tamarack 5. Tamable

A
1, 3, 4, 5, 2
B
2, 1, 3, 4, 5
C
5, 2, 1, 4, 3
D
1, 5, 2, 4, 3
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ZOMBIE is written as BEIMOZ, and FLEX is written as EFLX. How will PRODUCT be written in that language?

A
CDPORTU
B
CDPORUT
C
CDOPRTU
D
CDORPTU
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. SANITY : OBTZUJ :: FOSTER : ?

A
TPGSFU
B
TPESFV
C
TQGSGU
D
TGPHFU
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

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: I. Some tablets are smartphones. I. All smartphones are mobile phones. Conclusions: I. Some mobile phones are tablets. II. Some mobile phones are smartphones.

A
Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
B
Only conclusion II follows.
C
Only conclusion I follows.
D
Both conclusions I and II follow.
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

If 'A + B' means 'A is the father of B', 'A @ B' means 'A is the brother of B', and 'A & B' means 'A is the daughter of B', then how is P related to V in the following expression? S + P + R @ Q & T & V

A
Son
B
Father-in-law
C
Son-in-law
D
Daughter-in-law
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 3, 15, 60, 180, ?

A
260
B
360
C
240
D
199
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the face having '6'

A
3
B
5
C
4
D
2
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the sequence. R _ T _ T U _ _ R U _ S _ S T

A
SSTURR
B
SRTURU
C
STURSR
D
URTSSR
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 5 6 7 8 7 9 189 265 ?

A
424
B
341
C
395
D
409
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

There are two computer rooms, Lab A and Lab B. If 10 students are sent from Lab A to Lab B, then the number of students in each room will be the same. If 26 students are sent from Lab B to Lab A, then the number of students in Lab A will be triple the number of students in Lab B. The number of students in Lab B is:

A
82
B
78
C
62
D
98
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'DEACTIVATION' is written as 'CAEDAVITNOIT'. How will 'FACILITATION' be written in that language?

A
ICFTAAILNOIT
B
ICFAATILNOIT
C
ICFTILAANOIT
D
ICAFATILNOIT
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Six poets, A, B, C, D, E and F, are sitting opposite to each other in a circle, facing towards the centre. A is opposite to E. F is adjacent to E. A is adjacent to C. B is sitting immediate right to D. C is opposite to B. Who is 5 th to the left of B?

A
A
B
E
C
D
D
F
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 7, 7, 10.5, 21, 52.5, ?

A
157.5
B
105
C
163.5
D
145
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Arpita, Chetan, Insiya, Lohita, Manuvi and Yukti are sitting around a circular table facing its centre. Chetan is sitting to the immediate right of Manuvi. Arpita is sitting between Insiya and Yukti. Yukti is sitting second to the right of Manuvi. Who is sitting between Lohita and Arpita?

A
Manuvi
B
Insiya
C
Chetan
D
Yukti
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

‘Sweater’ is related to ‘Wool’ in the same way as ‘Coin’ is related to ‘________’.

A
Metal
B
King
C
Money
D
Currency
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

What will be the value of the given expression if ‘A’ means ‘+’, ‘B’ means ‘–’, ‘C’ means ‘×’, and ‘D’ means ‘÷’? 12 A 9 C (17 B 6) B 24 A (28 D 7) = ?

A
51
B
104
C
91
D
83
Question 21
GK

The territorial units assigned to military commanders in the Delhi Sultanate were known as ______.

A
Iqta
B
Ushr
C
Kharaj
D
Hundi
Question 22
GK

What are the organisms that give birth to baby offspring called?

A
Fissile
B
Viviparous
C
Oviparous
D
Ovoviviparous
Question 23
GK

Which of the following ministry organized 'Shikshak Parv' in September 2021?

A
Ministry of Education
B
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
C
Ministry of Culture
D
Ministry of Labor and Employment
Question 24
GK

Who is the winner of World Games Athlete of the Year Award 2019?

A
Savita Poonia
B
Ritu Rani
C
Rani Rampal
D
Jaspreet Kaur
Question 25
GK

In November 2020, India _________ became the country to have its own independent regional navigational satellite system. It is recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a part of the 'Worldwide Radio Navigation System' (WWRNS).

A
Fifth
B
Third
C
Fourth
D
Sixth
Question 26
GK

Which of the following Indian sitarists and prominent musicians, in the early 20th century, developed a notation system and classified the musical practices of the Indian subcontinent that continued to grow from earlier oral tradition?

A
Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande
B
Siddhar khan
C
Manikchand Dubey
D
Haji Vilayat Ali Khan
Question 27
GK

Which of the following is not a bone in babies at birth?

A
Pelvic
B
Collar
C
Cheek
D
Kneecap
Question 28
GK

'Operation Thunder 2020' is related to:

A
Cyclone relief and rescue operations
B
Action against environmental crimes
C
Vaccine for COVID-19 (Corona)
D
Military action against terrorism
Question 29
GK

The Elephanta Caves have a collection of rock art belonging to the ________ sect.

A
Tirthankara Mahavir
B
Vishnu
C
Buddha
D
Shiva
Question 30
GK

Which of the following does not provide direct credit assistance to rural households?

A
Regional Rural Bank
B
Agricultural Trader
C
Cooperative Credit Societies
D
Finance Ministry
Question 31
GK

Which of the following is a night blooming flower?

A
Gazania daisy
B
Angel's trumpet
C
Jamaican feverplant
D
Venice mallow
Question 32
GK

The prize money for the _______ Award was increased from the previous amount of ₹7.5 lakhs to ₹25 lakhs in 2020.

A
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
B
Dronacharya (Lifetime)
C
Dronacharya (Regular)
D
Arjuna
Question 33
GK

_________ is a partially confined coastal water body where salt water from oceans mix with fresh water from rivers and streams.

A
Estuary
B
Delta
C
Desert
D
Lagoon
Question 34
GK

Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India can be amended by a simple majority of the Parliament?

A
Any list in the Seventh Schedule
B
Quorum in Parliament
C
President's election and its procedure
D
Fundamental Rights
Question 35
GK

Which of the following is a tributary of river Krishna?

A
Praneeta
B
Poorna
C
Manjra
D
Ghatprabha
Question 36
GK

Who among the following won the Linz Open Tennis Singles title for 2020?

A
Sofia Kenin
B
Serena Williams
C
Aryna Sabalenka
D
Elise Martens
Question 37
GK

The Unregulated Deposit Schemes Ban Act in India was implemented in the year _______.

A
2020
B
2019
C
2021
D
2018
Question 38
GK

In which of the following cities is the head office of SEBI located?

A
Gandhinagar
B
Mumbai
C
Chandigarh
D
New Delhi
Question 39
GK

The popular dance 'Laho' is related to which Indian state?

A
Meghalaya
B
Bihar
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Haryana
Question 40
GK

Nepalese poet, Bhanubhakta Acharya, is famous for translating _________ from Sanskrit into Nepali language.

A
Ramayana
B
Yoga Sutras
C
Manusmriti
D
Mahabharata
Question 41
GK

As announced in the Union Budget 2020, an amount up to ₹ _______ can be claimed as deduction on interest paid on loans taken for purchase of electric vehicles.

A
1.5 lakh
B
5 lakh
C
2 lakh
D
2.5 lakh
Question 42
GK

Which of the following things found at the site of Harappa, did engineers take away to build the first railway lines in Punjab in present-day Pakistan?

A
Doors
B
Bricks
C
Iron tracks
D
Bronze beams
Question 43
GK

Which of the following pair is incorrect?

A
Sharqi Dynasty - Punjab
B
Ahom Dynasty - Assam
C
Gajapati Dynasty - Odisha
D
Mewar Dynasty - Rajasthan
Question 44
GK

Who among the following is the author of the book 'Saving Capitalism from the Capitalist'?

A
Raghuram Rajan
B
Bimal Jalan
C
Urjit Patel
D
Shaktikanta Das
Question 45
GK

According to ‘India State of Forest Report 2019’, which of the following states of India has the maximum amount of forest covered area?

A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Nagaland
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Assam
Question 46
Arithmetic

The price of a sweater was slashed from ₹1422 to ₹1264 by a shopkeeper in the winter season. Find the rate of discount given by him ( Correct to two decimal places).

A
11.11%
B
12.11%
C
9.11%
D
10%
Question 47
Arithmetic

The average of nine numbers is 20.6. The average of three of them is 26.1, while the average of another three of theses numbers is 15.2. What is the average of the remaining three numbers?

A
21.5
B
20.5
C
35.75
D
21
Question 48
Arithmetic

Hari bought two articles A and B for a total of ₹1,250. He sold A at a loss of 20% and B at a profit of 15%. If the selling price of B was ₹75 less than two times that of A, then the cost price (in ₹) of A was:

A
650
B
550
C
600
D
525
Question 49
Arithmetic

There is a discount of 12.5% on 6 shirts marked at ₹8,400. How many shirts can be bought with ₹4,900?

A
6
B
5
C
7
D
4
Question 50
Arithmetic

The average marks of 100 students in a class were 80. The average marks of the top 15 students and the bottom 15 students in the merit list were 84 and 74, respectively. Find the average marks of the remaining students (correct to two decimal places).

A
79.43
B
82.42
C
70.42
D
80.43
Question 51
Arithmetic

How much maximum water can be poured into an empty cylindrical tank having the depth of 7 m and radius of 20 m? (Take \(\pi = \frac{{22}}{7}\) )

A
8800 m 3
B
4800 m 3
C
8000 m 3
D
4000 m 3
Question 52
Arithmetic

The ratio of X's and Y's incomes in the last year was 4 : 5. The ratio of their own incomes of the last year to those of this year is 3 : 4 and 2 : 3, respectively. If the sum of their present incomes is ₹15,400, what is the present income of X?

A
₹6,400
B
₹7,900
C
₹9,000
D
₹7,500
Question 53
Arithmetic

If the HCF of 273, 312 and 351 is x, then x lies between:

A
35 and 40
B
25 and 30
C
30 and 35
D
40 and 45
Question 54
Arithmetic

If 0.25 : x : : 5 : 6, then x is equal to:

A
0.9
B
0.3
C
1.3
D
0.6
Question 55
Arithmetic

The value of  60 ÷ 16 × 2 - [76 ÷ 5 of 19 - 15 ÷ 8 × (21 - 25) - 3] ÷ 53 is:

A
\(6\frac{4}{{15}}\)
B
\(3\frac{7}{{10}}\)
C
\(7\frac{2}{{5}}\)
D
\(4\frac{2}{{5}}\)
Question 56
Arithmetic

Three numbers are such that the first number is 30 % more than the third number and the second number is 40% less than the third number. What is the ratio of the first number to the sum of the first number and the second number?

A
\(\frac{{13}}{{19}}\)
B
\(\frac{{9}}{{13}}\)
C
\(\frac{{6}}{{13}}\)
D
\(\frac{{6}}{{19}}\)
Question 57
Arithmetic

A man borrows ₹13,000 to be paid back with the compound interest at a rate of 8% per annum compounded annually by the end of 2 years in two equal yearly instalments. How much will each instalment be?

A
₹7,500
B
₹7,725
C
₹7,290
D
₹7,250
Question 58
Arithmetic

Three numbers are in the ratio 4 : 3 : 7 and their HCF is 6. What is the sum of the three numbers?

A
84
B
42
C
98
D
56
Question 59
Arithmetic

A man covered a distance of 245 km in 7 hours on a scooter. How much distance (in km) can be covered on a electric cycle in 4 hours, if he rides the electric cycle at 3/7 of the speed of the scooter?

A
45
B
35
C
50
D
60
Question 60
Arithmetic

Express the given fraction percentage as a ratio in the lowest term. \(\frac{{75}}{{17}} \) %

A
3 : 67
B
3 : 68
C
68 : 3
D
3 : 57
Question 61
Arithmetic

Two pipes A and B can empty a full tank in 10 minutes and 15 minutes, respectively, whereas pipe C along can fill the same (empty) tank in 12 minutes. When the tank is full, A and B are opened for 4 minutes and then only pipe A is closed, and C is opened instantly (with B). How much time (in minutes) will it take now to fill the tank completely ?

A
20
B
40
C
25
D
30
Question 62
Arithmetic

The price of an article increases by 20% every year. If the difference between its price at the end of the third and that of the fourth year is ₹86.40, then its price (in ₹) at the end of the second year is:

A
360
B
420
C
350
D
400
Question 63
Arithmetic

A train can travel 50% faster than a car. Both start from point A at the same time and reach point B, 81 kms away from A, at the same time. On the way, however, the train lost about 12 minutes while stopping at the stations. The speed of the car is (rounded off to the nearest integer):

A
85 km/h
B
95 km/h
C
105 km/h
D
135 km/h
Question 64
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper bought two pairs of shoes at the same price and sold one pair at a profit of 15% and the other pair at a loss of 5%. if the difference between their selling prices is ₹140, then how much profit did he earn in the whole transaction?

A
₹210
B
₹35
C
₹70
D
₹7
Question 65
Arithmetic

By selling an article for ₹210.80, a man loses 15%. To gain 9.5%, he should sell it for:

A
₹280.45
B
₹265.40
C
₹291.50
D
₹271.56
Question 66
Arithmetic

The simple interest on a certain sum of money for three and a half years at 10% per annum is ₹55 less than the simple interest on the same sum for four and a half years at 9% per annum. What is the sum? 

A
₹407.40
B
₹975
C
₹1,000
D
₹500
Question 67
Arithmetic

Initially, Rekha works at such a rate that she can complete a piece of work in 24 h, but she works at that rate only for 8 h. After that, she works in such a way that she can complete the remaining work in 9 h. Rekha has to complete this work in one working period, then how many h will she take to complete that work?

A
12
B
10
C
14
D
16
Question 68
Arithmetic

Mrs. Gupta invested a sum of ₹50,000 in fixed deposit for 1 year at the rate of 8% per annum compound interest compounded semi-annually. What amount will she get on maturity of the fixed deposit?

A
₹58,000
B
₹54,000
C
₹54,080
D
₹50,416
Question 69
Arithmetic

Find the number of lead balls, each 2 cm in diameter, which can be made from a sphere of 18 cm of diameter.

A
729
B
827
C
843
D
972
Question 70
Arithmetic

The value of \(\frac{4}{5}\) ÷  \(3\frac{1}{4}\)  of  \(\frac{8}{{13}}\)  -  \(\frac{\frac{1}{7} - \frac{1}{8}}{\frac{1}{7} + \frac{1}{8}}\)  ×  \(4\frac{2}{7}\)  +  \(\frac{3}{5}\)  is equal to:

A
\(\frac{5}{7}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{7}\)
C
\(\frac{3}{7}\)
D
\(\frac{6}{7}\)
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Palace
B
Paint
C
Pecket
D
Peddle
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the correctly spelt word.

A
Vigorously
B
Carying
C
Metalic
D
Crystalisation
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The child ______ that he had broken the vase.

A
collected
B
demanded
C
admitted
D
requested
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Assuage

A
Provoke
B
Decrease
C
Soothe
D
Relieve
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Dwarf varieties of trees and shrubs grown in pots

A
Shrimp
B
Pygmy
C
Bonsai
D
Bonanza
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Full steam ahead

A
Move very noisily
B
Make a train journey
C
Miss the train before reaching
D
Move onward with determination
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Enormous

A
Massive
B
Expensive
C
Limited
D
Ordinary
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. Wily

A
Frank
B
Crafty
C
Friendly
D
Honest
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Certainty

A
Unreasonable
B
Prolong
C
Doubt
D
Divulge
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence. Please cut down on your expenses now or you will face difficulties in the future.

A
recover
B
raise
C
refuse
D
reduce
Question 81
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. God is great / and we could / be grateful to him for all the gifts / he has bestowed on us.

A
he has bestowed on us
B
God is great
C
and we could
D
be grateful to him for all the gifts
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Person who is not an expert in a field of art or music

A
Pariah
B
Amateur
C
Patron
D
Eccentric
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Look at the hippo ______ about happily in the river.

A
crackling
B
stammering
C
sputtering
D
splashing
Question 84
Comprehension

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. We forgot / to wish Susan / in her birthday / this year.

A
to wish Susan
B
We forgot
C
in her birthday
D
this year
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. In the year 1973, there were only 9 tiger reserves, but ______ the number has risen to fifty.

A
consequently
B
gradually
C
adamantly
D
technically
Question 86
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Peter said / then / he was / feeling unwell.

A
feeling unwell
B
he was
C
then
D
Peter said
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. Not only did he run away from home, but also stole the money.

A
He only did not run
B
Only he did not ran
C
Not only did he ran
D
No improvement required
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. No sooner he had returned home then he saw the letter lying on the table.

A
had he returned home when
B
No substitution required
C
he returned home than
D
had he returned home than
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. They have decorated their house nicely, didn’t they ?

A
No substitution required
B
have they
C
did they
D
haven’t they
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A place where antiques are kept

A
Museum
B
Hangar
C
Resort
D
Orphanage
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
a
B
simply
C
the
D
only
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
when
B
what
C
after
D
while
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
will have
B
had
C
may have
D
has
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
Iots
B
much
C
hard
D
lot
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
that
B
who
C
which
D
whom