SSC-GD 2021 Questions
1 Dec 2021 • Shift 2
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Question 1
Logical Reasoning
In a class, if 3 students are absent, then the rest of the students can be divided equally into 7 groups and if 7 students are absent, then the rest of the students can be divided equally into 9 groups. How many students are present in the class?
A
115B
140C
87D
101Question 2
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'SUPERWASH' is written as 'UWRGTYCUJ'. How will 'ANTISEPTIC' be written in that language?
A
CPUKVGRVKEB
CPVKUGRVKEC
CPVKUGRRVED
CPKVUGRVKEQuestion 3
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. i. Facet ii. Facility iii. Facile iv. Fact v. Faculty
A
i, iii, ii, iv, vB
iii, ii, v, i, ivC
v, iv, iii, ii, iD
i, ii, iii, iv, vQuestion 4
Logical Reasoning
‘Up’ is related to ‘Down’ in the same way as ‘Cold’ is related to ‘________’.
A
CoffeeB
CoolC
WinterD
HotQuestion 5
Logical Reasoning
Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set. (11, 13, 17)
A
(61, 63, 65)B
(29, 31, 33) C
(41, 43, 53)D
(9, 25, 17) Question 6
Logical Reasoning
Seven people, Gaurav, Manish, Rahul, Anish, Meeta, Priya, and Preeti, are sitting in a circle. Gaurav is the neighbour of Manish and Rahul. Anish is not the neighbour of Meeta and Rahul. Preeti is the neighbour of Meeta and Priya and sitting second to the left of Anish. What is the position of Rahul?
A
Fourth to the right of Priya B
Second to the right of Anish C
Between Manish and GauravD
Immediate left to PreetiQuestion 7
Logical Reasoning
Select the dice that can be formed by folding the given sheet along the lines.
A
A, B, C and DB
only A and BC
only DD
only C and DQuestion 8
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 11, 14, 26, 53, 101, ?
A
162B
154C
168D
176Question 9
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. GARDEN : EBPECO :: FLOWER : ?
A
SFXPKEB
CJQYGTC
EMPVDSD
DMMXCSQuestion 10
Logical Reasoning
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 11 9 7 8 12 14 440 540 ?
A
640B
710C
560D
490Question 11
Logical Reasoning
Study the given pattern carefully and select the letter that can replace the question mark (?) in it. C F I R O ? U X A
A
UB
RC
LD
MQuestion 12
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘MASTER’ is written as ‘NBTUFS’. How will ‘ENOUGH’ be written in that language?
A
VHIPOFB
FOPVHIC
VOHPFID
OPHIFVQuestion 13
Logical Reasoning
All six friends are sitting in a row and facing north, H is sitting between D and G whereas B is sitting between L and A. A and D is sitting at extreme ends. Who is sitting between G and B?
A
LB
AC
HD
DQuestion 14
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'FRUSTRATION' is coded as '11' and 'TOPICAL' is coded as '7'. How will 'RESURGENCE' be coded in that language?
A
12B
11C
9D
10Question 15
Logical Reasoning
T has two sons namely N and L. S is the only child of his father. R and S are grandchildren of T. P is L's wife. M is the mother of S. How is N related to R?
A
UncleB
FatherC
SonD
NephewQuestion 16
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) All computers are desktops. II) Some computers are laptops. Conclusions: I) Some laptops are desktops. II) All desktops are laptops.
A
Only conclusion II follows.B
Neither conclusion I nor II follows.C
Both conclusions I and II follow.D
Only conclusion I follows.Question 17
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
KOSWAB
EIMQUC
NRUZED
AEIMQQuestion 18
Logical Reasoning
If ‘P’ denotes ‘+’, ‘Q’ denotes ‘−’, ‘R’ denotes ‘×’ and ‘S’ denotes ‘÷’, then what will be the value of the following expression? (14 R 9) S 6 P 40 Q 1
A
55B
48C
60D
50Question 19
Logical Reasoning
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. ADF, BEG, CFH, ?
A
FDIB
DGIC
DIFD
DFTQuestion 20
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 20, 22, 27, ?, 55, 78, 109
A
38B
30C
32D
49Question 21
GK
Rearing and maintenance of honey-bees and hives for honey is called _________.
A
sericultureB
apicultureC
piscicultureD
floricultureQuestion 22
GK
Dara Shikoh finally lost the war of succession to ______ in the battle of Samugarh.
A
Bairam KhanB
Sher Shah C
AurangzebD
Muhammad AzamQuestion 23
GK
The foundation day of Uttarakhand is celebrated on ______.
A
30 September B
9 November C
15 AugustD
20 October Question 24
GK
When is Chhattisgarh Formation Day observed?
A
30 May B
15 June C
23 October D
1 November Question 25
GK
The official mascot for the last Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast in 2018, was _________.
A
Borobi, a blue surfing koala B
Goldie, a kiwi bird C
Karak, a red-tailed black cockatooD
Clyde, a thistle Question 26
GK
In which month is the ‘Surajkund Craft Mela’ held every year in Haryana?
A
MarchB
AugustC
AprilD
FebruaryQuestion 27
GK
What was the infant mortality rate in India in 2019?
A
29.7B
33.1C
28.3D
32.0Question 28
GK
As of November 2020, who among the following was the Director-General of Sports Authority of India (SAI)?
A
Anjan Kumar MishraB
Matadin AsiwalC
Rohit BhardwajD
Sandip PradhanQuestion 29
GK
Who won the ‘Hindu Prize 2019’ for his/her ‘India Empire and First World War Culture: Writings, Images and Songs’ in the Non-fiction category?
A
Santanu DasB
Meena KandasamyC
Manoranjan Byapari D
Deepak UnnikrishnanQuestion 30
GK
Which one of the following is a martial dance performed with swords in the state of Himachal Pradesh?
A
ParasaB
NamagenC
Chhanak ChhamD
KharaitQuestion 31
GK
A small village named Plassey known for the 'Battle of Plassey' which was fought between East India company and Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah is located on the banks of which river?
A
BhagirathiB
PadmaC
HooghlyD
BarakarQuestion 32
GK
All the fundamental rights guaranteed under Section 19 are automatically suspended under which Article of the Constitution of India?
A
Article 353 B
Article 354 C
Article 351 D
Article 352 Question 33
GK
Which of the following is the first official language of Sri Lanka?
A
SinhalaB
EnglishC
MalayalamD
TamilQuestion 34
GK
Which of the following compounds is also called ‘Norwegian saltpeter’?
A
Nitrous oxideB
Calcium nitrateC
Sodium nitrateD
Potassium nitrateQuestion 35
GK
How many Indian states share their border with Sikkim?
A
OneB
TwoC
FourD
ThreeQuestion 36
GK
Lactometers, hydrometers, ships and submarines are designed on ________.
A
the principle of gravitationB
the principle of relative densityC
Archimedes’ principle D
the principle of buoyancyQuestion 37
GK
Who among the following chaired the 147th session of the WHO Executive Board through video conference in November 2020?
A
Amit ShahB
Narendra ModiC
Ajay KumarD
Dr Harsh VardhanQuestion 38
GK
Who among the following assumed charge as one of the Election Commissioners of India on 1 September 2020?
A
Rajiv Kumar B
KN Vyas C
IV Subba Rao D
Samant Goel Question 39
GK
2 018 Men's Hockey World Cup was hosted by _________.
A
MalaysiaB
SpainC
AustraliaD
IndiaQuestion 40
GK
Which of the following has been declared as one of the worst invasive species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)?
A
Garden snailB
Giant African snail C
Channeled apple snailD
Chinese mystery snail Question 41
GK
What was India’s rank in the Ease of Doing Business Index 2020?
A
54B
63C
67D
71Question 42
GK
Lala Lajpat Rai was an active member of ______.
A
VaishnavismB
Arya SamajC
BuddhismD
JainismQuestion 43
GK
Generally, the warm ocean currents originate near the ________ and move towards the poles.
A
Arctic circle B
EquatorC
Tropic of Cancer D
Antarctic circle Question 44
GK
Amul is a success story of cooperatives in milk and milk products from _______, which brought in the White Revolution in the country.
A
DelhiB
KarnatakaC
Uttar PradeshD
Gujarat Question 45
GK
Which of the following is NOT a medium for a mechanical wave, that is sound, to travel?
A
AirB
WaterC
SteelD
VacuumQuestion 46
Arithmetic
The average age of a company A of 5 members is 44.8 years and the average age of another company B of 4 members is 48 years. By what percentage is the total age of company B less than the total age of company A?
A
\({ {25} \over 3}\) %B
\({ {31} \over 3}\) %C
\({ {25} \over 2}\) %D
\({ {100} \over 7}\) %Question 47
Arithmetic
The product of two numbers is 19440 and their HCF is 18. The possible number of pairs of such numbers is:
A
4B
2C
1D
3Question 48
Arithmetic
Selvaraj paid ₹ 38,00,000 as a one-time payment for purchasing a flat. Before the hand over of the flat key, he had to pay 5% to make the full payment. What was the additional amount to be paid?
A
₹2,40,000B
₹2,50,000C
₹3,00,000D
₹2,00,000Question 49
Arithmetic
The expression 0.2 × 2 + \({ {1} \over 2}\) ÷ 2 × \({ {5} \over 2}\) of 2 - 1.5 + 3 × \({ {1} \over 3}\) ÷ \({ {2} \over 3}\) - \({ {2} \over 5}\) on simplification will give the result as:
A
\({ {5} \over 4}\)B
\({ {1} \over 4}\)C
\({ {1} \over 3}\)D
\({ {2} \over 5}\)Question 50
Arithmetic
The value of [12 ÷ (2 × 3)] ÷ [24 ÷ (8 - 5)] is:
A
\({ {1} \over 4}\)B
\({ {7} \over 8}\)C
\({ {2} \over 3}\)D
\({ {3} \over 6}\)Question 51
Arithmetic
The marked price of an article is ₹ 850. If a shopkeeper sold the article at 15% loss after giving 30% discount, then the cost price of the article is:
A
₹680B
₹700C
₹600D
₹650Question 52
Arithmetic
5 men and 3 women can earn ₹ 8,400 in 4 days. 9 men and 7 women can earn ₹ 28,700 in 7 days. In how many days will 8 men and 5 women earn ₹ 30,600?
A
12 daysB
9 daysC
8 daysD
13 daysQuestion 53
Arithmetic
In a school, the total students (boys and girls only) are 720. Boys and girls are in the ratio 7 : 5. In another school, there are 560 students (boys and girls only) and the ratio of boys and girls is 3 : 5. The ratio of boys and girls in the total strength of the two schools is:
A
65 : 63B
60 : 63C
63 : 65D
65 : 60Question 54
Arithmetic
A machine depreciates by 10% per year. The present worth of the machine is ₹ 2,50,000. After 2 years the value of the machine will be:
A
₹2,05,000B
₹2,02,500C
₹1,98,000D
₹2,10,000Question 55
Arithmetic
An item was sold at a certain price. By selling it at four-fifths of that price one loses 16%. Find the percentage gain at original price.
A
4%B
5%C
8%D
7%Question 56
Arithmetic
A manufacturer sells an item to a wholesaler and makes a profit of 10%. The wholesaler sells the same item to a retailer at a profit of 12% .The retailer sells the same item to a customer at a profit of 15%. If the customer paid ₹ 21,252 for the item, then what was the cost price (in ₹ ) of the item for the manufacturer?
A
18,000B
15,000C
12,500D
17,500Question 57
Arithmetic
A man completes a journey in 12 h. He travels the first half of the journey at a speed of 21 km/h and the second half at a speed of 24 km/h. Find the total distance of the journey (in km).
A
264B
260C
168.8D
268.8Question 58
Arithmetic
A store announces two successive discounts of 30% and 25%. What is the final sale price (in ₹ ) of a shirt costing ₹1,200?
A
780B
630C
720D
600Question 59
Arithmetic
The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 5 and their HCF is 6. Find their LCM.
A
30B
90C
80D
60Question 60
Arithmetic
A, B and C individually can complete a work in 12, 10 and 15 days, respectively. All three work together and after 3 days, B and C leave the work. The remaining work will be completed by A in:
A
6 daysB
5 daysC
3 daysD
4 daysQuestion 61
Arithmetic
A certain sum becomes double in 2 years at a certain rate per annum compound interest. The number of years it will become 4 times at the same compound interest rate is:
A
5B
4C
6D
3Question 62
Arithmetic
A cuboidal metal plate of 1 cm thickness, 9 cm breadth and 81 cm length is melted to form a cube. The total surface area of the cube is:
A
729 cm 2B
286 cm 2C
486 cm 2D
300 cm 2Question 63
Arithmetic
A certain sum amounts to ₹ 8,571.50 in \(4{{1} \over 2}\) years at 8.5% p.a. at simple interest. The simple interest on the same sum will be ₹ x in \(6{{2} \over 3}\) years at 10 \({ {1} \over 2}\) % p.a. What is the value of x?
A
4,340B
3,980C
4,130D
4,520Question 64
Arithmetic
If X% of Y is 100 and Y% of Z is 400, then find the ratio between X and Z.
A
4 : 1B
1 : 4C
2 : 3D
1 : 3Question 65
Arithmetic
At the start of a session, the number of students in grades 6, 7 and 8 in a school was 120, 150 and 130 respectively. Later on 10 students were admitted in grades 6 and 7 and 10 students were transferred from grade 8. The ratio of the number of students at the start and those at the end of the session, provided no further admission or withdrawal / transfer had taken place, was:
A
20 : 21B
40 : 41C
3 : 5D
13 : 42Question 66
Arithmetic
The length and breadth of a rectangular field are in the ratio 4 : 3. If the cost of cultivating the field at ₹ 2 per m 2 is ₹ 600, then the length of the field is:
A
18 mB
20 mC
15 mD
14 mQuestion 67
Arithmetic
The average of six positive numbers is 12.5. If the first number is two-thirds of the sum of the last five numbers, then the average of the last five numbers is:
A
12B
9C
8D
15Question 68
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper sold 100 pencils at ₹ 24 for 10 pencils. To earn a profit of 20%, the cost price of one pencil is:
A
₹2.20B
₹1.80C
₹2.10D
₹2.00Question 69
Arithmetic
While covering a distance of 24 km, a man noticed that after walking for 1 h 20 min, the distance covered by him was \({{ 7} \over 11}\) of the remaining distance. What was his speed?
A
6 km/hB
8 km/hC
7 km/hD
9 km/hQuestion 70
Arithmetic
Two positive numbers are in the ratio 5 : 8. If the sum of their squares is 356, then the sum of the two numbers is:
A
32B
25C
26D
36Question 71
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Owing for / his illness, / he couldn’t achieve / his goals.
A
his goalsB
his illnessC
owing forD
he couldn’t achieveQuestion 72
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
OrchardB
ArcharyC
AnarchyD
MonarchQuestion 73
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’. There have been heavy rains in the city even then hurricane made landfall.
A
from the hurricane making landfallB
since the hurricane made landfallC
then the hurricane is made landfallD
No substitution requiredQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A partner in crime
A
CompanionB
FollowerC
OpponentD
AccompliceQuestion 75
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She is so ______ of plants that she can spend her entire day in a garden.
A
attachedB
lovingC
interestedD
fondQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Fluid secreted by flowers which is collected by bees for making honey
A
EuphoriaB
NectarC
AmbrosiaD
JuiceQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Move faster
A
AccelerateB
ExhilarateC
AbnegateD
AbdicateQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Weary
A
FreshB
HappyC
TiredD
UpsetQuestion 79
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. He had / prepare well / before the examination / so he did well.
A
He hadB
so he did wellC
prepare wellD
before the examinationQuestion 80
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Appoint
A
DismissB
AssignC
ChooseD
SelectQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Customers ______ money for the damaged products.
A
askB
allowC
claimD
grantQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Rambling
A
ArticulateB
BoringC
ElaborateD
Long-WindedQuestion 83
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’. I must replying this letter immediately.
A
No substitution requiredB
reply for this letterC
reply this letterD
reply to this letterQuestion 84
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’. She told him don’t touch her bag.
A
don’t be touchingB
not to touchC
No substitution requiredD
to not touchedQuestion 85
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Stable
A
SecureB
SteadyC
FixedD
ShakyQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Flea market
A
A place where fish and marine animals are sold B
A place where stolen goods are soldC
A place where antiques and second-hand goods are soldD
A place where vegetables and fruits are soldQuestion 87
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. John wanted to know / if will John / come to the college / in the evening.
A
come to the collegeB
if will John C
in the eveningD
John wanted to knowQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
MetallurgyB
ObservatryC
PrologueD
AdolescenceQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence. I will always be grateful to my friend because she has been with me through thick and thin.
A
in both, good times and bad timesB
in your own place and other placesC
over a long period of timeD
during different stages of lifeQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The heavy rain affected ______ so much that we could not proceed further.
A
sceneB
distanceC
visibilityD
outlookQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A
formalB
publicC
lethalD
decidedQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A
bandB
bunchC
companyD
panelQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A
preparingB
enactingC
devotingD
followingQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A
observationB
instanceC
establishmentD
advertisementQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A
documentsB
materialC
stuffD
personnel