SSC-GD 2021 Questions

10 Dec 2021 • Shift 1

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Question 1
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. Real 2. Rim 3. Rise 4. Rare 5. Rose

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

In a certain code language, TABLET is coded as 20-1-2-12-5-40. How will RHESUS be coded in that language?

A
19-8-5-19-21-38
B
18-8-5-19-21-38
C
18-9-5-18-21-36
D
18-8-5-19-20-19
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Which pair of letters will NOT be on the opposite faces when the given sheet is folded to form a cube?

A
L and O
B
M and P
C
K and L
D
N and O
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 10 5 20 20 10 40 40 20 ?

A
70
B
90
C
80
D
60
Question 5
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
D B Z X
B
C A Y V
C
T R P N
D
N L J H
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'BROKEN' is written as 'EUSOJS' and 'RASHES' is written as 'UDWLJX'. How will 'CONFER' be written in that language?

A
FRSJJV
B
FSRKJW
C
FRRJJW
D
FQRIJX
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 86, 90, 106, 170, ?

A
522
B
380
C
345
D
426
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Eight friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting anti-clockwise around a circular table in the same sequence facing the centre with an equal distance between them. G is sitting in the east. C and E interchange their places. Who is sitting in the southeast direction?

A
H
B
E
C
F
D
D
Question 9
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. 17 : 119 :: ? : 182 :: 23 : 161

A
24
B
22
C
20
D
26
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

Pointing to a photograph of a boy, Madhvi said, “His father is my sister's husband's daughter's maternal grandfather's son”. How is the boy related to Madhvi's father?

A
Brother
B
Paternal grandson
C
Maternal grandson
D
Son
Question 11
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 dancers are sportspersons. All sportspersons are males. Conclusions: I. All dancers are males. II. Some sportspersons are dancers.

A
Either conclusion I or II follows
B
Only conclusion I follows
C
Both the conclusions follow
D
Only conclusion II follows
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, MIND is written as NJOE. How will NEFT be written in that language?

A
GUOF
B
OFGU
C
OFUG
D
GUFO
Question 13
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. AHEAD : ZFBWY :: VALOR : ?

A
WCORV
B
UZJLO
C
VYJIM
D
UYIKM
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

‘Denmark’ is related to ‘Copenhagen’ in the same way as ‘Egypt’ is related to ‘________’.

A
Cairo
B
Jakarta
C
Africa
D
Peso
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Six friends, A, B, C, D, E and F, are sitting in two lines, with three friends in each line. The friends are facing each other. C is facing F. F is sitting between B and E. A is facing B. Who is NOT sitting at one of the four corners?

A
D
B
B
C
A
D
C
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Which two signs need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct? 15 – 14 ÷ 21 × 27 + 9 = 64

A
+ and ÷
B
× and ÷
C
÷ and –
D
+ and ×
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

When a number is added to its next number and another number that is 3 times its next number, the sum of these three numbers is 64. Find the number.

A
10
B
11
C
12
D
13
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 24, 25, 33, 60, ?, 249

A
148
B
90
C
124
D
156
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. C _ P _ _ M _ K C M P _ C M _ K

A
M K C P K P
B
M K M P K P
C
P K C P K P
D
M K C M K C
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

In the following diagram, the hexagon stands for 'librarians', the square stands for 'tax-payers', and the circle stands for 'painters'. The numbers given in the different segments represent the number of persons of that category. How many librarians are NEITHER tax-payers NOR painters?

A
20
B
9
C
18
D
15
E
Question Not Attempted
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. RAS, UFR, XKQ, APP, DUO, GZN, ?

A
OPS
B
JEM
C
KYM
D
KFN
Question 22
GK

Which state is the pioneer of zero budget natural farming?

A
Karnataka
B
Sikkim
C
Bihar
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 23
GK

Which of the following books is written by Sudha Murthy?

A
Interpreter of Maladies
B
Unaccustomed Earth
C
The Namesake
D
Mahashweta
Question 24
GK

Who among the following became the first Indian-origin NBA player in 2014?

A
Gursimran Bhullar
B
Sat Prakash Yadav
C
Vishesh Bhriguvanshi
D
Akilan Pari
Question 25
GK

Which of the following is a Central level tax subsumed by the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?

A
Entertainment tax
B
Octroi
C
Excise duty
D
Purchase tax
Question 26
GK

Sikh Gurudwara Act was passed in _______ giving control to Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee as the main body.

A
1919
B
1941
C
1905
D
1925
Question 27
GK

Which of the following vitamins helps hold cells together in the human body?

A
Vitamin E
B
Vitamin K
C
Vitamin A
D
Vitamin C
Question 28
GK

In which state did India's first seaplane service start in the month of October 2020?

A
Gujarat
B
Goa
C
Maharashtra
D
Kerala
Question 29
GK

Which of the following statements is correct?

A
A Judge of the Supreme Court submits his resignation to the President. 
B
A Judge of the Supreme Court submits his resignation to the Prime Minister. 
C
A Judge of the Supreme Court submits his resignation to the Vice-President. 
D
A Judge of the Supreme Court submits his resignation to the Attorney-General.
Question 30
GK

Which Amendment Act of the Constitution of India requires a State to minimise inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities as a Directive Principle of State Policy?

A
47th
B
42nd
C
44th
D
52nd
Question 31
GK

‘Sangita Ratnakara’ by Pandit Sarngadeva consists of ______ chapters.

A
11
B
5
C
9
D
7
Question 32
GK

The first solar-powered textile mill in Asia will soon become functional in ______________.

A
Gujarat
B
Kerala
C
Maharashtra
D
Rajasthan
Question 33
GK

The Harappan site Rangpur is located in the present Indian state of __________.

A
Haryana
B
Rajasthan
C
Gujarat
D
Himachal Pradesh 
Question 34
GK

The two streams Chandra and Bhaga rise on the opposite sides of the Baralacha pass to form which of the following rivers?

A
Indus
B
Chenab
C
Jhelum
D
Ravi
Question 35
GK

Between 4th to 9th century, Kanchipuram served as the capital of which kingdom?

A
Pandya
B
Chera
C
Pallava
D
Chola
Question 36
GK

The National Jute Policy was formulated in ______, with the objective of increasing productivity, improving quality, ensuring good prices to the jute farmers and enhancing the yield per hectare.

A
2005
B
2007
C
2003
D
2009
Question 37
GK

Which of the following was declared as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in November 2020?

A
Panna Biosphere Reserve
B
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
C
Gulf of Mannar
D
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
Question 38
GK

Where did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place in 1919?

A
Ambala
B
Amritsar
C
Lahore
D
Pathankot
Question 39
GK

Which of the following museums is located in Cuttack?

A
National Museum
B
Indian Museum
C
Salar Jung Museum
D
Netaji Birth Place Museum
Question 40
GK

In November 2020, Mercedes-Benz collaborated with ______ to offer financial benefits to potential HNI (High Net Worth Individual) customers.

A
SBI
B
HDFC
C
Induslnd
D
ICICI
Question 41
GK

Who among the following persons won a Silver Medal at the Paralympics held in Tokyo in 2021?

A
Yogesh Kathuniya
B
Sumit Antil
C
Avani Lekhara
D
Manish Narwal
Question 42
GK

What was the percentage of India's GDP recorded as budget deficit for the fiscal year 2019-2020?

A
5.23%
B
6.42%
C
3.56%
D
4.59%
Question 43
GK

Which of the following is a book by RK Narayan?

A
Angry River
B
Swami and Friends
C
Roads to Mussoorie
D
The Blue Umbrella
Question 44
GK

Who among the following is credited with patenting the FM radio?

A
Nicola Tesla
B
Carl Benz
C
Edwin H Armstrong
D
John Baird
Question 45
GK

The term ‘Albatross’ is used in which of the following sport?

A
Golf
B
Polo
C
Fencing
D
Rugby
Question 46
GK

Musa paradisiaca is commonly known as ______.

A
apple
B
watermelon
C
guava
D
banana
Question 47
Arithmetic

Find the average of p and q if the average of 22, 15, 28, p and q is 16.

A
15
B
7.5
C
6
D
12
Question 48
Arithmetic

45% of the total candidates who appeared for an examination were girls. 75% of the boys and 80% of the girls passed, and 144 girls failed. How many boys failed?

A
180
B
220
C
210
D
240
Question 49
Arithmetic

If a certain sum of money on simple interest amounts to ₹1,980 and ₹2,070 in 2 years and 3 years, respectively, then what is the sum (in ₹)?

A
1,850
B
1,840
C
1,750
D
1,800
Question 50
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an item at ₹68 and incurs a loss of 15%. At what price should he sell it to gain 20%?

A
₹92
B
₹95
C
₹96
D
₹90
Question 51
Arithmetic

The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 4 : 9 : 7. If the sum of the shortest and the longest sides is 65 cm, then what is the length of the third side? (in cm)

A
35 cm
B
30 cm
C
55 cm
D
33.5 cm
Question 52
Arithmetic

The cost of levelling a circular field at ₹5 per m 2  is  ₹19,250. What is the cost (in ₹) of putting of fence around it at ₹24 per m?  \(\left( {{\rm{Take}}\,\,{\rm{\pi }}\,{\rm{ = }}\,\frac{{22}}{7}} \right)\)

A
4,752
B
5,500
C
5,280
D
4,224
Question 53
Arithmetic

What is the greatest 5-digit number which on being divided by 3, 5, 6 and 9 leaves remainders 1, 3, 4 and 7, respectively?

A
99999
B
99990
C
99988
D
99992
Question 54
Arithmetic

The distance between a man and a 230m long train is 115 m. How much time (in seconds) will the train, which is running at a speed of 60 km/h, take to pass the man who is running at a speed of 9 km/h towards the train?

A
24
B
12
C
20
D
18
Question 55
Arithmetic

What is the altitude of a trapezium, the sum of the lengths of whose parallel sides is 9.5 cm and the area is 57 cm 2 ?

A
5.8 cm
B
12 cm
C
7.5 cm
D
6 cm
Question 56
Arithmetic

Simplify the following expression. 9 - 2 × 2 ÷ 6 of 3 + 3

A
10
B
1
C
\(\frac{7}{{18}}\)
D
\(11\frac{7}{9}\)
Question 57
Arithmetic

A sum of ₹2,50,000 is invested for one and a half years at 12% per annum compound interest. What is the difference between the amounts received when the interest is compounded semi-annually and when it is compounded annually?

A
₹900
B
₹970
C
₹954
D
₹950
Question 58
Arithmetic

A sum of ₹3,596 is divided between A, B, and C in the ratio  \(\frac{1}{6}\,:\,\frac{1}{8}:\,\frac{1}{9}\) . What is the difference (in ₹) between the shares of A and C?

A
434
B
620
C
496
D
372
Question 59
Arithmetic

If 240 m long train crosses a 250 m long platform in 28 seconds, then what is the speed of the train (in km/h)?

A
60
B
63.6
C
60.5
D
63
Question 60
Arithmetic

A alone can complete a piece of work in 18 days and B alone can complete the same work in 24 days. A and B undertook the work for ₹22,500. They took the help of C and completed the work in 8 days. How much is to be paid to A?

A
₹5,192
B
₹10,000
C
₹9,000
D
₹7,500
Question 61
Arithmetic

The smallest number which when divided by 8 and 14 leaves remainders 5 and 11, respectively, is:

A
77
B
53
C
47
D
45
Question 62
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper allows successive discounts of 20% and 10% on every item. At what price is an article marked for ₹500 available to customers?

A
₹320
B
₹360
C
₹470
D
₹350
Question 63
Arithmetic

A salesman sold a watch at a loss of 15%. If the selling price had been increased by ₹150, there would have been a gain of 5%. What was the cost price of the watch?

A
₹750
B
₹830
C
₹625
D
₹915
Question 64
Arithmetic

If 25 men can complete a work in 36 hours, then in how many hours will 12 men complete the same work?

A
49
B
75
C
50
D
65
Question 65
Arithmetic

Simplify the following expression. 1800 ÷ 10 × [45 ÷ (17 - 2)] of 2 + [-2(1 + 2)]

A
-2160
B
\(33\frac{1}{3}\)
C
0
D
1074
Question 66
Arithmetic

A trader marks his goods in such a way that he can earn a profit of 19% after giving 15% discount on its marked price. However, a customer availed 18% discount instead of 15%. What is the new profit percentage of the trader?

A
13.8%
B
14.8%
C
14.5%
D
12.5%
Question 67
Arithmetic

Divide ₹18,400 among 6 men, 13 women and 6 boys such that the ratio of the shares of a man, a women and a boy is 5 : 4 : 3. How much money will each boy receive?

A
₹552
B
₹1,150
C
₹525
D
₹750
Question 68
Arithmetic

The average score of a group of students in a test is 58. The average score of the brightest 15% of the students is 85 and that of the poorest 20% of the students is 28. What is the average score of the remaining students?

A
72
B
61
C
43
D
35
Question 69
Arithmetic

A certain sum amounts to ₹10,164 in 4 years and to ₹12,320 in  \(7\frac{1}{2}\)  years at the same rate of interest per annum at simple interest. The sum and the rate of interest are, respectively:

A
₹7,800 and 8.5%
B
₹8,000 and 7%
C
₹7,700 and 8%
D
₹7,500 and 9%
Question 70
Arithmetic

A man sold an article for ₹2,320 and made a profit of 16% in the process. What would have been his profit or loss per cent, had he sold it for  ₹2,100?

A
Profit, 6
B
Profit, 5
C
Loss, 6
D
Loss, 5
Question 71
Arithmetic

If 16% of x = 24% of y, then how much is 24% of x?

A
150% of y
B
48% of y
C
40% of y
D
36% of y
Question 72
Comprehension

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, select ‘No error’ as your answer. He walked so fastly / that I could not / keep pace with him.

A
No error
B
that I could not
C
keep pace with him
D
He walked so fastly
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Innocent

A
Harmless
B
Simple
C
Cunning
D
Honest
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Cautious

A
Watchful
B
Alert
C
Reckless
D
Vigilant
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A list of books available in a library

A
Catalogue
B
Bibliography
C
Register
D
Document
Question 76
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I decided to / sang a song / in the interschool / song competition.

A
sang a song
B
song competition
C
I decided to
D
in the interschool
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Run after in order to catch or catch up with

A
Chase
B
Sprint
C
Race
D
Rush
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The car stopped ______ when the brakes were applied.

A
boldly
B
immediately
C
obediently
D
faithfully
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. But for his ______, they would have attacked each other.

A
oscillation
B
exaggeration
C
intermission
D
intervention
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Adversary

A
Uniform
B
Companion
C
Opponent
D
Prudent
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. We can ______ ourselves from the rain by wearing a raincoat.

A
care
B
protect
C
defend
D
neglect
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Go through the roof

A
Rise very high
B
Be very happy
C
Find a secret route
D
Fall down flat
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Render
B
Gnaw
C
People
D
Togather
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. They have been living here during ten years.

A
by
B
since
C
No substitution required
D
for
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Think on your feet

A
Stand up to be able to solve a problem
B
Be interested in trekking and running a race
C
Adjust quickly to changes and make fast decisions
D
Be ready to take up all the challenges that you face
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
joyous
B
zealous
C
furous
D
nervous
Question 87
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Had you not / been playing / with a ball / for morning?

A
Had you not
B
for morning
C
been playing
D
with a ball
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. Everybody were going to see the circus.

A
has
B
are
C
No substitution required
D
was
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’. An educated lady makes a better mother than an uneducated lady, isn’t it ?

A
hasn’t she
B
does she
C
No substitution required
D
doesn’t she
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Baffle

A
Simplify
B
Confuse
C
Clarify
D
Distinguish
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A small ornament which hangs down especially from a necklace

A
Diamond
B
Earring
C
Ring
D
Pendant
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
timid
B
feeble
C
valiant
D
meek
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
limit
B
danger
C
climax
D
warning
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
was knowing
B
know
C
knew
D
knows
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
rued
B
pined
C
cried
D
wept
Question 96
Comprehension

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

A
highest
B
absolute
C
maximum
D
principal