SSC-GD 2021 Questions

1 Dec 2021 • Shift 3

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Question 1
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: All scooters are two wheelers. All cycles are two wheelers. Conclusions: I. All scooters are cycles. II. All cycles are scooters.

A
Only conclusion II follows
B
Only conclusion I follows
C
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
D
Both conclusions I and II follow
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 2, 3, 10, 39, 172, ?, 5346

A
693
B
885
C
743
D
756
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Chirag, firoz, Hira, Joy and Lohit are sitting in a straight line facing the north. Lohit is to the immediate right of Firoz. Chirag is to the immediate left of Joy. Only Hira is between Lohiit and Chirag. Who is at the third right place of Firoz?

A
 Joy
B
Hira 
C
Chirag
D
Lohit
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Six delivery boys, U, V, W, X, Y and Z, are standing in a row next to each other to collect their goods from the stock room. Z is to the immediate left of W. Z and Y are at the extreme ends of the row. W is exactly between Z and V. U is to the immediate left of X. Y is to the immediate right of X. Which delivery boy is at the fourth position from the right?

A
U
B
X
C
V
D
W
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of laters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. V _ M R _ V _ M _ D _ K M _ D

A
K D R R V R
B
K D K R V K
C
K D K R D R
D
K D K R V R
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

Four number triads have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number triad that is different.

A
(15, 30, 225)
B
(17, 34, 278)        
C
(12, 24, 144)
D
(13, 26, 169)
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth  number. 18 : 26 :: 20 : ? :: 16 : 23

A
41
B
31
C
29
D
38
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. TOD, UQG, VSJ, WUM, XWP, ?

A
YZS
B
YYT
C
YAS
D
YYS
Question 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. BULK : YFOP :: NOTE : ?

A
 OWQS
B
MLGV
C
HWRP
D
PQCH
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘MISTAKE’ is coded as ‘9765412’, and ‘NAKED’ is coded as ‘84123’. How will ‘INTIMATE’ be coded in that language?

A
78698365
B
79438163
C
89786145
D
78579452
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

If 'A' denotes 'addition', 'B' denotes 'multiplication', 'C' denotes 'subtraction', and 'D' denotes 'division', then what will be the value of the following expression?    72 D 6 B 12 A 24 C 18 C (20 B 5 A 48)

A
1
B
3
C
2
D
4
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 19, 19, 38, 114, ?, 2280

A
344
B
1140
C
456
D
224
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, IMPORT is written as GKRQPR. how will EXPEND be written in that language?

A
CVRGLB
B
GCFLMF
C
CVNGLR
D
DYQFMB
Question 14
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
RNU
B
MJQ
C
GDK
D
EBI
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Select the set of words that is best represented by the given Venn diagram.

A
Engineers, Graduates, Uneducated
B
Doctors, Nurses, Human beings
C
Females, Mothers, Daughters
D
Farmers, Villagers, Literates
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

The average age of the employees of a company is 45 years. three employees of ages 38, 45 and 49 years resigned and three new employees of ages 42, 46 and 44 years joined. What is the average age of the employees now?

A
47 years
B
46 years 
C
48 years 
D
45 years 
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

‘Earthworm’ is related to ‘Non-chordates’ in the same way as ‘Fish’ is related to ‘______’.

A
Non-chordates
B
Reptile
C
Mammal
D
Chordates
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

A is the father of D. C and D are brothers. G is the mother of B, and C is the brother of B. How is G related to A?

A
Mother-in-law
B
Sister-in-law
C
Wife
D
Sister
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, which of the following pairs of letters will be on opposite sides?

A
F and E
B
C and F
C
B and E
D
D and F
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'CAMEL' is written as 'ECNGN' and 'HORSE' is written as 'JQSUG'. How will 'WHALE' be written in that language?

A
XJBNF
B
CIBMF
C
YJBNG
D
YJCNG
Question 21
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. Naughty 2. Navy 3. Navigate 4. Nautical 5. Nuptial

A
1, 4, 3, 2, 5
B
1, 4, 3, 5, 2
C
3, 2, 1, 4, 5
D
1, 3, 4, 2, 5
Question 22
GK

Which of the following acids is injected into the skin during an ant bite?

A
Formic acid
B
Tartaric acid
C
Ascorbic acid
D
Citric acid
Question 23
GK

Which of the following is a part of a flower?

A
Pistil
B
Mid-rib
C
Veins
D
Venation
Question 24
GK

As of September 2021, Emmanuel Macron is the President of which country?

A
Germany
B
Italy
C
Greece
D
France
Question 25
GK

Where was the 24 th and the last Tirthankara of Jainism, Vardhamana Mahavira born in 6 th century BC?

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Bihar
C
Maharashtra
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 26
GK

What was the reverse repo rate in October 2020?

A
3.75%
B
3.35%
C
4%
D
3.5%
Question 27
GK

Which of the following days is celebrated as International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists?

A
5 November
B
2 November
C
3 November
D
4 November
Question 28
GK

'Healthy air, Healthy Planet' was the theme of ____ 2021.

A
World Ozone Day
B
International Day Of Clean Air For Blue Skies 
C
World Environment Day
D
Mother Earth Day
Question 29
GK

Which Section of the Indian Penal Code deals with the offence of causing miscarriage without the consent of the woman?

A
Section 315
B
Section 314
C
Section 313
D
Section 312
Question 30
GK

Which of the following was one of the eight beaches to be awarded the international ‘Blue Flag’ certification by Foundation of Environment Education, Denmark in October 2020?

A
Karwar
B
Shivrajpur
C
Gopalpur
D
Tithal
Question 31
GK

The first Indian batsman to register a triple century in test cricket was _______.

A
Rohit Sharma
B
Suresh Raina
C
Virender Sehwag
D
Shikhar Dhawan
Question 32
GK

Which of the following tribes was very influential in Punjab during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries?

A
Janjuhas
B
Khokhar
C
Gakkhars
D
Langahs
Question 33
GK

A commercial bank is required to obtain a licence for commencing banking business from the Reserve Bank of India, under the provisions of Section ______ of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

A
22
B
31
C
46
D
53
Question 34
GK

Which of the following countries hosted the Asian Football Cup 2019?

A
Myanmar
B
China
C
United Arab Emirates
D
Australia
Question 35
GK

‘Lohri’, a harvest festival of Punjab, is celebrated in the month of ______ every year.

A
February
B
April
C
December
D
January
Question 36
GK

As of October 2020, the Government of India fixed the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for ______ cereals.

A
5
B
10
C
12
D
7
Question 37
GK

Which of the following is a unique feature of the Barren Islands?

A
The only active volcano in India is present here.
B
India's largest saltwater lake exists here.
C
it is home to the primitive Asaro tribe.
D
it is an uninhabited island in the Indian Ocean.
Question 38
GK

Unlike some other Harappan cities, Dholavira was divided into ______ parts, with each part surrounded by massive stone walls.

A
three
B
two
C
five
D
four
Question 39
GK

Which of the following is NOT a method of soil conservation?

A
Intercropping
B
Shelter belts
C
Rock dam
D
Overgrazing
Question 40
GK

Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque is situated in:

A
Mysuru
B
Agra
C
Pune
D
Delhi
Question 41
GK

The Ukai dam is located on the _____ river.

A
Mahi
B
Narmada
C
Karjan 
D
Tapi
Question 42
GK

Which of the following types of banks operate exclusively online and do NOT have any physical branch network?

A
Shadow
B
Commercial
C
Neo
D
Retail
Question 43
GK

Which of the following cities is famous for its ruins belonging to medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijaynagara and is declared a World Heritage Site?

A
Chikmagalur
B
Dandeli
C
Madikeri
D
Hampi
Question 44
GK

Which of the following is a natural eco system?

A
Desert
B
Aquarium
C
Dam
D
Garden
Question 45
GK

Emma Raducanu defeated ______ to win the US Open women's single (tennis) title in September 2021.

A
Marina Stakusic
B
Rebecca Marino
C
Mia Kupres
D
Leylah Fernandez
Question 46
GK

The film ' Thalaivii ', which was released in September 2021, is the official biopic based on the life of _____ .

A
J Jayalalithaa
B
Sheila Dixit
C
Sushma Swaraj
D
Indira Gandhi
Question 47
Arithmetic

The marked price of an article was Rs.400 but the shopkeeper offered a double discount of 25% and 15%. How much did he finally sell the article for?

A
Rs. 278
B
Rs. 255
C
Rs. 300.5
D
Rs. 325
Question 48
Arithmetic

The average age of 15 students of a class is 14 years. Out of these, the average age to 6 students is 15 years and that of the other 8 students in 13 years. Find the age of the 15 th student

A
18 years
B
16 years
C
15 years
D
14 years
Question 49
Arithmetic

The average of the numbers a and b, b and c, c and d are 9, 6, 4, respectively. What is the average of a and d ?

A
4.2
B
6
C
5.5
D
7
Question 50
Arithmetic

The difference of between two positive number x and y (x > y) is 350. If 9.5% of x is equal to 16.5% of y then the sum of the two numbers x and y is :

A
1300
B
1400
C
1250
D
1200
Question 51
Arithmetic

The LCM and HCF of two numbers are 60 and 5, respectively. If one of the number is divided by 2 and the quotient is 10, then find the other number.

A
15
B
20
C
12
D
30
Question 52
Arithmetic

40 kg of an alloy A is mixed with 63 kg of alloy B. If alloy A has lead and tin in the ratio 2 ∶ 3 and alloy B has tin and copper in the ratio 2 ∶ 5, then find the amount of tin in the new alloy ?

A
24 kg
B
18 kg
C
36 kg
D
42 kg
Question 53
Arithmetic

Find the Simple interest on Rs. 2,400 from 20 March 2019 to 31 may 2019 at \(6{1 \over 4}\) % rate?

A
Rs. 25
B
Rs. 42
C
Rs. 54
D
Rs. 30
Question 54
Arithmetic

A car runs the first 272 km at an average speed of 40 km/h and the next 85 km at an average speed of 50 km/h. What is the average speed (in km/h) for the entire journey?

A
42.5
B
44
C
40
D
42
Question 55
Arithmetic

In 5 minutes, \({{4} \over 11}\)  of a bucket is filled. How much time will it take to fill remaining bucket?

A
8 minutes
B
8 minutes 45 seconds
C
8 minutes 40 seconds
D
8 minutes 20 seconds
Question 56
Arithmetic

If the selling price is tripled, the profit becomes four times. Find the profit percentage.

A
50%
B
100%
C
20%
D
200%
Question 57
Arithmetic

The ratio of two positive numbers is 11 ∶ 17 and their HCF is 4. Their LCM is:

A
648
B
784
C
748
D
746
Question 58
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper offers a discount of 12% on a sofa-set and sells it for Rs. 17,776 What is the marked price (in Rs.) of the sofa-set?

A
19,800
B
19,910
C
22,000
D
20,200
Question 59
Arithmetic

Find the compound interest (correct to decimal places) on Rs. 9,500 in 2 years at 8% per annum, the interest being compounded half-yearly.

A
Rs. 1,613.66
B
Rs. 1213.50
C
Rs. 1,532.75
D
Rs. 1,650
Question 60
Arithmetic

A person sold a car for Rs. 3,80,000 and incurred a loss of 5%. To have a gain of 15%, the Selling Price of the car is:

A
Rs. 4,20,000
B
Rs. 40,000
C
Rs. 4,10,000
D
Rs. 4,60,000
Question 61
Arithmetic

\({{1} \over 3\times4} + {{1} \over 4\times5} + {{1} \over 5\times6} + ... + ...............{{1} \over 20\times21}\) On simplification, the given expression will give the result as:

A
\({{1} \over 20}\)
B
\({{2} \over 7}\)
C
\({{3} \over 7}\)
D
\({{1} \over 7}\)
Question 62
Arithmetic

The difference between the simple interest and the compound interest compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at a rate of 8% per annum is Rs. 16.80. Find the principle amount. 

A
Rs. 2,625
B
Rs. 2,025
C
Rs. 2,825
D
Rs. 2,225
Question 63
Arithmetic

The salary of a person is first increased by 15% and thereafter it is reduced by 15%. What is the net change in his salary?

A
No change
B
Decrease, 1.5%
C
Increase, 2.25%
D
Decrease, 2.25%
Question 64
Arithmetic

Two positive numbers are in the ratio 3 ∶ 4   If the sum of their cubes is 728, then the sum of the  two number is : 

A
16
B
24
C
15
D
14
Question 65
Arithmetic

Mohan and Ramesh can together complete a work in 15 days. Mohan is 50% more effiecient than Ramesh. The time taken by Mohan alone to complete the work is:

A
20 days
B
32 days
C
25 days
D
22.5 days
Question 66
Arithmetic

A can do a work in 18 days. A and B working together can do the same work in 8 days, whereas B and C working together can do the same work in 6 days. In how many days can A, B and C working together do the same work?

A
\(4 {3 {} \over 4}\)
B
\(3 {1 {} \over 2}\)
C
\(4 {1{} \over 2}\)
D
\(3{4{} \over5}\)
Question 67
Arithmetic

P sells an article which costs him Rs. 1,200 to Q at a profit of 15%. Q then sells it to R for Rs.1,449 What is the profit percentage of Q?

A
10%
B
6%
C
7%
D
5%
Question 68
Arithmetic

How many bricks are required to build a 21 m long, 12 m high and 36 cm thick wall, if each brick measures 28 cm ×  18 cm × 6 cm?

A
24000
B
30000
C
25000
D
20000
Question 69
Arithmetic

The value of \((3{ {1} \over5}\div { {2} \over3} \ of\ 4{ {1} \over2}) + 5 { {2} \over3} \div 1{ {2} \over3} \ of\ 4 { {1} \over4} - 5{ {1} \over3} \times{ {3} \over4} \div 2{ {2} \over3}\)  is:

A
\({{28} \over15}\)
B
\({{2} \over5}\)
C
\({{1} \over3}\)
D
\({{11} \over30}\)
Question 70
Arithmetic

What is the ratio whose terms differ by 45 and the measure of which is \({{4} \over7}\)  ?

A
35 ∶ 80
B
50  ∶ 95
C
65  ∶ 20
D
60  ∶ 105
Question 71
Arithmetic

Two cones have their height in the ratio of 2 ∶ 1 and radii in the ratio of 1  ∶ 2 find the ratio of their volumes.

A
4  ∶ 3
B
3  ∶ 4
C
1  ∶ 2
D
2  ∶ 1
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence. The manager moved heaven and earth to help the factory workers who had lost their jobs.

A
travelled to distant places
B
did everything possible
C
offered good advice
D
wasted a lot of time
Question 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’. No one are required to line up for the investigation.

A
No substitution required
B
No one have required
C
No one is required
D
No one had required
Question 74
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Despite of being / a small girl / she fought / the bull bravely.

A
the bull bravely
B
a small girl
C
she fought
D
Despite of being
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Subject (someone) to a continuous flow of questions, criticisms or information

A
Revolt
B
Bombard
C
Irritate
D
Shout
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The pictures ______ the postures which you have to assume.

A
depict
B
decline
C
decode
D
decipher
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Affirm
B
Charity
C
Hittch
D
Overall
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Reckless

A
Rash
B
Queer
C
Rational
D
Veritable
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Out of the blue

A
Sorrowfully
B
Unexpectedly
C
Without a uniform
D
From the sky
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. Side by side fruits , Radha sells fresh flowers in the market.

A
No improvement required
B
Apart for fruits
C
Altogether fruits
D
Besides fruits
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Brighten with light

A
Illustrate
B
Illuminate
C
Terminate
D
Celebrate
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Aroma

A
Stink
B
Sourness
C
Stench
D
Fragrance
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Impel

A
Prompt
B
Repress
C
Oblige
D
Inspire
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Retard

A
Hurry
B
Choke
C
Delay
D
Cram
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A vehicle used to carry a dead body

A
Hearse
B
Coffin
C
Tomb
D
Grave
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. ‘Of Mice and Men’ is a well-known ______ by John Steinbeck.

A
memorandum
B
novella
C
circular
D
pamphlet
Question 87
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The tornadoes / on the east coast / gives rise / to tsunamis .

A
on the east coast
B
to tsunamis
C
gives rise
D
The tornados
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Illicit
B
Eligible
C
Relevent
D
Tactics
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. The teacher asked Mohit that why he was absent for the test.

A
that why was he
B
why was he
C
No improvement required
D
why he was
Question 90
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Last night’s / Christmas party was fun. / I wish / you would come.

A
you would come
B
Last night’s
C
I wish
D
Christmas party was fun
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The two parties held several ______ during the campaigning for elections.

A
masses
B
crowds
C
rallies
D
assemblies
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
longest
B
maximum
C
uppermost
D
highest
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
with
B
on
C
by
D
for
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
from
B
about
C
over
D
after
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
trial
B
struggle
C
test
D
attempt
Question 96
Comprehension

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

A
gain
B
enter
C
reach
D
realise