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 followsB
Only conclusion I followsC
Neither conclusion I nor II followsD
Both conclusions I and II followQuestion 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
693B
885C
743D
756Question 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
JoyB
Hira C
ChiragD
LohitQuestion 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
UB
XC
VD
WQuestion 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 RB
K D K R V KC
K D K R D RD
K D K R V RQuestion 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
41B
31C
29D
38Question 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
YZSB
YYTC
YASD
YYSQuestion 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
OWQSB
MLGVC
HWRPD
PQCHQuestion 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
78698365B
79438163C
89786145D
78579452Question 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
1B
3C
2D
4Question 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
344B
1140C
456D
224Question 13
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, IMPORT is written as GKRQPR. how will EXPEND be written in that language?
A
CVRGLBB
GCFLMFC
CVNGLRD
DYQFMBQuestion 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
RNUB
MJQC
GDKD
EBIQuestion 15
Logical Reasoning
Select the set of words that is best represented by the given Venn diagram.
A
Engineers, Graduates, UneducatedB
Doctors, Nurses, Human beingsC
Females, Mothers, DaughtersD
Farmers, Villagers, LiteratesQuestion 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 yearsB
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-chordatesB
ReptileC
MammalD
ChordatesQuestion 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-lawB
Sister-in-lawC
WifeD
SisterQuestion 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 EB
C and FC
B and ED
D and FQuestion 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
XJBNFB
CIBMFC
YJBNGD
YJCNGQuestion 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, 5B
1, 4, 3, 5, 2C
3, 2, 1, 4, 5D
1, 3, 4, 2, 5Question 22
GK
Which of the following acids is injected into the skin during an ant bite?
A
Formic acidB
Tartaric acidC
Ascorbic acidD
Citric acidQuestion 23
GK
Which of the following is a part of a flower?
A
PistilB
Mid-ribC
VeinsD
VenationQuestion 24
GK
As of September 2021, Emmanuel Macron is the President of which country?
A
GermanyB
ItalyC
GreeceD
FranceQuestion 25
GK
Where was the 24 th and the last Tirthankara of Jainism, Vardhamana Mahavira born in 6 th century BC?
A
Tamil NaduB
BiharC
MaharashtraD
Andhra PradeshQuestion 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 NovemberB
2 NovemberC
3 NovemberD
4 NovemberQuestion 28
GK
'Healthy air, Healthy Planet' was the theme of ____ 2021.
A
World Ozone DayB
International Day Of Clean Air For Blue Skies C
World Environment DayD
Mother Earth DayQuestion 29
GK
Which Section of the Indian Penal Code deals with the offence of causing miscarriage without the consent of the woman?
A
Section 315B
Section 314C
Section 313D
Section 312Question 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
KarwarB
ShivrajpurC
GopalpurD
TithalQuestion 31
GK
The first Indian batsman to register a triple century in test cricket was _______.
A
Rohit SharmaB
Suresh RainaC
Virender SehwagD
Shikhar DhawanQuestion 32
GK
Which of the following tribes was very influential in Punjab during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries?
A
JanjuhasB
KhokharC
GakkharsD
LangahsQuestion 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
22B
31C
46D
53Question 34
GK
Which of the following countries hosted the Asian Football Cup 2019?
A
MyanmarB
ChinaC
United Arab EmiratesD
AustraliaQuestion 35
GK
‘Lohri’, a harvest festival of Punjab, is celebrated in the month of ______ every year.
A
FebruaryB
AprilC
DecemberD
JanuaryQuestion 36
GK
As of October 2020, the Government of India fixed the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for ______ cereals.
A
5B
10C
12D
7Question 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
threeB
twoC
fiveD
fourQuestion 39
GK
Which of the following is NOT a method of soil conservation?
A
IntercroppingB
Shelter beltsC
Rock damD
OvergrazingQuestion 40
GK
Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque is situated in:
A
MysuruB
AgraC
PuneD
DelhiQuestion 41
GK
The Ukai dam is located on the _____ river.
A
MahiB
NarmadaC
Karjan D
TapiQuestion 42
GK
Which of the following types of banks operate exclusively online and do NOT have any physical branch network?
A
ShadowB
CommercialC
NeoD
RetailQuestion 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
ChikmagalurB
DandeliC
MadikeriD
HampiQuestion 44
GK
Which of the following is a natural eco system?
A
DesertB
AquariumC
DamD
GardenQuestion 45
GK
Emma Raducanu defeated ______ to win the US Open women's single (tennis) title in September 2021.
A
Marina StakusicB
Rebecca MarinoC
Mia KupresD
Leylah FernandezQuestion 46
GK
The film ' Thalaivii ', which was released in September 2021, is the official biopic based on the life of _____ .
A
J JayalalithaaB
Sheila DixitC
Sushma SwarajD
Indira GandhiQuestion 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. 278B
Rs. 255C
Rs. 300.5D
Rs. 325Question 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 yearsB
16 yearsC
15 yearsD
14 yearsQuestion 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
4.2B
6C
5.5D
7Question 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
1300B
1400C
1250D
1200Question 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
15B
20C
12D
30Question 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 kgB
18 kgC
36 kgD
42 kgQuestion 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. 25B
Rs. 42C
Rs. 54D
Rs. 30Question 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
42.5B
44C
40D
42Question 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 minutesB
8 minutes 45 secondsC
8 minutes 40 secondsD
8 minutes 20 secondsQuestion 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
648B
784C
748D
746Question 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
19,800B
19,910C
22,000D
20,200Question 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. 1,613.66B
Rs. 1213.50C
Rs. 1,532.75D
Rs. 1,650Question 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. 4,20,000B
Rs. 40,000C
Rs. 4,10,000D
Rs. 4,60,000Question 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. 2,625B
Rs. 2,025C
Rs. 2,825D
Rs. 2,225Question 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 changeB
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
16B
24C
15D
14Question 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 daysB
32 daysC
25 daysD
22.5 daysQuestion 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
24000B
30000C
25000D
20000Question 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 ∶ 80B
50 ∶ 95C
65 ∶ 20D
60 ∶ 105Question 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 ∶ 3B
3 ∶ 4C
1 ∶ 2D
2 ∶ 1Question 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 placesB
did everything possibleC
offered good adviceD
wasted a lot of timeQuestion 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 requiredB
No one have requiredC
No one is requiredD
No one had requiredQuestion 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 bravelyB
a small girlC
she foughtD
Despite of beingQuestion 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
RevoltB
BombardC
IrritateD
ShoutQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The pictures ______ the postures which you have to assume.
A
depictB
declineC
decodeD
decipherQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
AffirmB
CharityC
HittchD
OverallQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Reckless
A
RashB
QueerC
RationalD
VeritableQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Out of the blue
A
SorrowfullyB
UnexpectedlyC
Without a uniformD
From the skyQuestion 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 requiredB
Apart for fruitsC
Altogether fruitsD
Besides fruitsQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Brighten with light
A
IllustrateB
IlluminateC
TerminateD
CelebrateQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Aroma
A
StinkB
SournessC
StenchD
FragranceQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Impel
A
PromptB
RepressC
ObligeD
InspireQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Retard
A
HurryB
ChokeC
DelayD
CramQuestion 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
HearseB
CoffinC
TombD
GraveQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. ‘Of Mice and Men’ is a well-known ______ by John Steinbeck.
A
memorandumB
novellaC
circularD
pamphletQuestion 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 coastB
to tsunamisC
gives riseD
The tornadosQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
IllicitB
EligibleC
ReleventD
TacticsQuestion 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 heB
why was heC
No improvement requiredD
why he wasQuestion 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 comeB
Last night’sC
I wishD
Christmas party was funQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The two parties held several ______ during the campaigning for elections.
A
massesB
crowdsC
ralliesD
assembliesQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A
longestB
maximumC
uppermostD
highestQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A
withB
onC
byD
forQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A
fromB
aboutC
overD
afterQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A
trialB
struggleC
testD
attemptQuestion 96
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A
gainB
enterC
reachD
realise