SSC-GD 2021 Questions
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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
280B
247C
311D
252Question 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
FLOB
LRUC
PVYD
GMQQuestion 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
CHLB
CGMC
DHED
CFNQuestion 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 - 45B
39 - 41C
49 - 39D
48 - 36Question 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, 2B
2, 1, 3, 4, 5C
5, 2, 1, 4, 3D
1, 5, 2, 4, 3Question 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
CDPORTUB
CDPORUTC
CDOPRTUD
CDORPTUQuestion 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
TPGSFUB
TPESFVC
TQGSGUD
TGPHFUQuestion 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
SonB
Father-in-lawC
Son-in-lawD
Daughter-in-lawQuestion 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
260B
360C
240D
199Question 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
3B
5C
4D
2Question 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
SSTURRB
SRTURUC
STURSRD
URTSSRQuestion 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
424B
341C
395D
409Question 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
82B
78C
62D
98Question 15
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'DEACTIVATION' is written as 'CAEDAVITNOIT'. How will 'FACILITATION' be written in that language?
A
ICFTAAILNOITB
ICFAATILNOITC
ICFTILAANOITD
ICAFATILNOITQuestion 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
AB
EC
DD
FQuestion 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
157.5B
105C
163.5D
145Question 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
ManuviB
InsiyaC
ChetanD
YuktiQuestion 19
Logical Reasoning
‘Sweater’ is related to ‘Wool’ in the same way as ‘Coin’ is related to ‘________’.
A
MetalB
KingC
MoneyD
CurrencyQuestion 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
51B
104C
91D
83Question 21
GK
The territorial units assigned to military commanders in the Delhi Sultanate were known as ______.
A
IqtaB
UshrC
KharajD
HundiQuestion 22
GK
What are the organisms that give birth to baby offspring called?
A
FissileB
ViviparousC
OviparousD
OvoviviparousQuestion 23
GK
Which of the following ministry organized 'Shikshak Parv' in September 2021?
A
Ministry of EducationB
Ministry of Youth Affairs and SportsC
Ministry of CultureD
Ministry of Labor and EmploymentQuestion 24
GK
Who is the winner of World Games Athlete of the Year Award 2019?
A
Savita PooniaB
Ritu RaniC
Rani RampalD
Jaspreet KaurQuestion 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
FifthB
ThirdC
FourthD
SixthQuestion 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 BhatkhandeB
Siddhar khanC
Manikchand DubeyD
Haji Vilayat Ali KhanQuestion 27
GK
Which of the following is not a bone in babies at birth?
A
PelvicB
CollarC
CheekD
KneecapQuestion 28
GK
'Operation Thunder 2020' is related to:
A
Cyclone relief and rescue operationsB
Action against environmental crimesC
Vaccine for COVID-19 (Corona)D
Military action against terrorismQuestion 29
GK
The Elephanta Caves have a collection of rock art belonging to the ________ sect.
A
Tirthankara MahavirB
VishnuC
BuddhaD
ShivaQuestion 30
GK
Which of the following does not provide direct credit assistance to rural households?
A
Regional Rural BankB
Agricultural TraderC
Cooperative Credit SocietiesD
Finance MinistryQuestion 31
GK
Which of the following is a night blooming flower?
A
Gazania daisyB
Angel's trumpetC
Jamaican feverplantD
Venice mallowQuestion 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 RatnaB
Dronacharya (Lifetime)C
Dronacharya (Regular)D
ArjunaQuestion 33
GK
_________ is a partially confined coastal water body where salt water from oceans mix with fresh water from rivers and streams.
A
EstuaryB
DeltaC
DesertD
LagoonQuestion 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 ScheduleB
Quorum in ParliamentC
President's election and its procedureD
Fundamental RightsQuestion 35
GK
Which of the following is a tributary of river Krishna?
A
PraneetaB
PoornaC
ManjraD
GhatprabhaQuestion 36
GK
Who among the following won the Linz Open Tennis Singles title for 2020?
A
Sofia KeninB
Serena WilliamsC
Aryna SabalenkaD
Elise MartensQuestion 37
GK
The Unregulated Deposit Schemes Ban Act in India was implemented in the year _______.
A
2020B
2019C
2021D
2018Question 38
GK
In which of the following cities is the head office of SEBI located?
A
GandhinagarB
MumbaiC
ChandigarhD
New DelhiQuestion 39
GK
The popular dance 'Laho' is related to which Indian state?
A
MeghalayaB
BiharC
Uttar PradeshD
HaryanaQuestion 40
GK
Nepalese poet, Bhanubhakta Acharya, is famous for translating _________ from Sanskrit into Nepali language.
A
RamayanaB
Yoga SutrasC
ManusmritiD
MahabharataQuestion 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 lakhB
5 lakhC
2 lakhD
2.5 lakhQuestion 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
DoorsB
BricksC
Iron tracksD
Bronze beamsQuestion 43
GK
Which of the following pair is incorrect?
A
Sharqi Dynasty - PunjabB
Ahom Dynasty - AssamC
Gajapati Dynasty - OdishaD
Mewar Dynasty - RajasthanQuestion 44
GK
Who among the following is the author of the book 'Saving Capitalism from the Capitalist'?
A
Raghuram RajanB
Bimal JalanC
Urjit PatelD
Shaktikanta DasQuestion 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 PradeshB
NagalandC
Madhya PradeshD
AssamQuestion 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
21.5B
20.5C
35.75D
21Question 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
650B
550C
600D
525Question 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
6B
5C
7D
4Question 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
79.43B
82.42C
70.42D
80.43Question 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 3B
4800 m 3C
8000 m 3D
4000 m 3Question 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
₹6,400B
₹7,900C
₹9,000D
₹7,500Question 53
Arithmetic
If the HCF of 273, 312 and 351 is x, then x lies between:
A
35 and 40B
25 and 30C
30 and 35D
40 and 45Question 54
Arithmetic
If 0.25 : x : : 5 : 6, then x is equal to:
A
0.9B
0.3C
1.3D
0.6Question 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
₹7,500B
₹7,725C
₹7,290D
₹7,250Question 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
84B
42C
98D
56Question 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
45B
35C
50D
60Question 60
Arithmetic
Express the given fraction percentage as a ratio in the lowest term. \(\frac{{75}}{{17}} \) %
A
3 : 67B
3 : 68C
68 : 3D
3 : 57Question 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
20B
40C
25D
30Question 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
360B
420C
350D
400Question 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/hB
95 km/hC
105 km/hD
135 km/hQuestion 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
₹210B
₹35C
₹70D
₹7Question 65
Arithmetic
By selling an article for ₹210.80, a man loses 15%. To gain 9.5%, he should sell it for:
A
₹280.45B
₹265.40C
₹291.50D
₹271.56Question 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
₹407.40B
₹975C
₹1,000D
₹500Question 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
12B
10C
14D
16Question 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
₹58,000B
₹54,000C
₹54,080D
₹50,416Question 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
729B
827C
843D
972Question 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
PalaceB
PaintC
PecketD
PeddleQuestion 72
Comprehension
Select the correctly spelt word.
A
VigorouslyB
CaryingC
MetalicD
CrystalisationQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The child ______ that he had broken the vase.
A
collectedB
demandedC
admittedD
requestedQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Assuage
A
ProvokeB
DecreaseC
SootheD
RelieveQuestion 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
ShrimpB
PygmyC
BonsaiD
BonanzaQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Full steam ahead
A
Move very noisilyB
Make a train journeyC
Miss the train before reachingD
Move onward with determinationQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Enormous
A
MassiveB
ExpensiveC
LimitedD
OrdinaryQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. Wily
A
FrankB
CraftyC
FriendlyD
HonestQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Certainty
A
UnreasonableB
ProlongC
DoubtD
DivulgeQuestion 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
recoverB
raiseC
refuseD
reduceQuestion 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 usB
God is greatC
and we couldD
be grateful to him for all the giftsQuestion 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
PariahB
AmateurC
PatronD
EccentricQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Look at the hippo ______ about happily in the river.
A
cracklingB
stammeringC
sputteringD
splashingQuestion 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 SusanB
We forgotC
in her birthdayD
this yearQuestion 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
consequentlyB
graduallyC
adamantlyD
technicallyQuestion 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 unwellB
he wasC
thenD
Peter saidQuestion 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 runB
Only he did not ranC
Not only did he ranD
No improvement requiredQuestion 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 whenB
No substitution requiredC
he returned home thanD
had he returned home thanQuestion 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 requiredB
have theyC
did theyD
haven’t theyQuestion 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
MuseumB
HangarC
ResortD
OrphanageQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A
aB
simplyC
theD
onlyQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A
whenB
whatC
afterD
whileQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A
will haveB
hadC
may haveD
hasQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A
IotsB
muchC
hardD
lotQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A
thatB
whoC
whichD
whom