SSC-GD 2021 Questions

10 Dec 2021 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

What will be the value of the given expression if ‘A’ means ‘+’, ‘B’ means ‘–’, ‘C’ means ‘×’, and ‘D’ means ‘÷’? 44 A 7 B (9 C 7) A (24 B 19) A (18 D 6) C 4

A
11
B
5
C
51
D
19
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

In the following diagram, the triangle stands for 'women', the square stands for 'mothers', and the circle stands for 'dancers'. The numbers given in the different segments represent the number of persons of that category. How many women are dancers but NOT mothers?

A
55
B
9
C
45
D
32
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 29, 33, 42, 58, 83, ?

A
157
B
140
C
119
D
150
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Six persons, A, B, C, D, E and F, are sitting in a straight line, all facing the same direction. E is sitting between B and F. A is third to the right of F. E is fourth to the left of A. C is not sitting next to A. Who is sitting between F and D?

A
C
B
E
C
A
D
B
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

C is the son of A but A is not the mother of C. D and C are a married couple. E is the brother of C. F is the daughter of D. G is the brother of A. How is E related to F?

A
Uncle
B
Father
C
Sister-in-law
D
Brother
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, STARTED is written as ATSRDET, and CLOSURE is written as OLCSERU. How will CONFIRM be written in that language?

A
NOFCMRI
B
NOCFMRI
C
NCOMFRI
D
NOCIRMF
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Eight friends, A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H, are sitting anticlockwise in the same sequence around a circular table, facing the centre, at equal distances between them. If H is sitting in the south direction, in which direction is C sitting?

A
North-east
B
South-east
C
North
D
North-west
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, which number/symbol will be on the face opposite to the face showing '$'?

A
3
B
#
C
%
D
2
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

There are 46 students in a class. All the students take part in one or both of two activities i.e., Yoga and Dance. If 30 students take part in Yoga and 26 students take part in Dance, how many students take part in both Yoga and Dance?

A
20
B
8
C
10
D
16
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. PHW, SKZ, WOD, BTI, ?

A
HZO
B
HYN
C
GAO
D
GZP
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'PRETTY' is coded as 894773 and 'SCIENCE' is coded as 6524154. How will 'PRINCE' be coded in that language?

A
892145
B
891254
C
892154
D
891345
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, SUNSET is written as RTMTFU. How will JORDEN be written in that language?

A
NIQFOE
B
INQEFO
C
INQEOF
D
INQFOE
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

‘Body temperature’ is related to ‘Fever’ in the same way as ‘Body fat’ is related to ‘________’.

A
Blood
B
Obesity
C
Treatment
D
Food
Question 14
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. PIXEL : OHALS :: JATIN : ?

A
QLWDM
B
QWDML
C
WLRPM
D
PREMD
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different.

A
VOL
B
OSD
C
MAA
D
OTP
Question 16
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. 18 ∶ 558 ∶∶ ? ∶ 542 ∶∶ 10 ∶ 442

A
11
B
15
C
19
D
9
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set. 5, 10, 25

A
7, 11, 74
B
12, 15, 55
C
9, 15, 36
D
16, 12, 85
Question 18
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: No painting is beautiful. All colours are beautiful. All wires are paintings. Conclusions: I. Some paintings are colours. II. Some paintings are wires.

A
Either conclusion I or II follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Both conclusions I and II follow
D
Only conclusion I follows
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

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

A
R C T K C R
B
R C T K T R
C
C R T L C R
D
T C T K C R
Question 20
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. Lethal 2. Leather 3. Leaves 4. Least 5. Lesion

A
4, 2, 3, 1, 5
B
2, 4, 3, 5, 1
C
4, 2, 5, 3, 1
D
4, 2, 3, 5, 1
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 2.5, 3.5, 7.5, 23.5, ?, 343.5

A
108.5
B
154.5
C
87.5
D
129.5
Question 22
GK

Who among the following is the author of the book 'The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World'?

A
Taranjit Singh Sandhu
B
Kanwal Sibal
C
Ajay Bisaria
D
S Jaishankar
Question 23
GK

Vandana Luthra is an Indian inspirational entrepreneur, who is the founder of:

A
SOVA
B
Body Cafe
C
VLCC Healthcare
D
Skin Yoga
Question 24
GK

Who among the following is the first Indian boxer to rank No.1 in the world in the 75-kg category by the International Federation (AIBA) ranking?

A
Shiva Thappa
B
Gaurav Bidhuri
C
Vijender Singh
D
Amit Panghal
Question 25
GK

Which form of dance involves balancing pots on the head of the dancer?

A
Cheraw
B
Bhavai
C
Marasia
D
Deodhani
Question 26
GK

Hepatitis B is a life threatening _______ infection.

A
kidney
B
liver
C
brain
D
heart
Question 27
GK

Which of the following states started India’s first snow leopard census in 2020?

A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Jammu and Kashmir
C
Haryana
D
Uttarakhand
Question 28
GK

In which of the following states is Lonar Lake, an official Ramsar site, located?

A
Gujarat
B
Maharashtra
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Manipur
Question 29
GK

Who among the following became the Director General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in 1861 and is often called the ‘Father of Indian Archaeology?

A
James Prinsep
B
Dominic Asquith
C
Alexander Cunningham
D
AO Hume
Question 30
GK

For how many oilseeds does the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices recommends minimum support prices as of January 2021?

A
Three
B
Seven
C
Five
D
Eight
Question 31
GK

What is the scientific name of the land on which crops are grown?

A
Fertile land
B
Productive land
C
Ploughable land
D
Arable land
Question 32
GK

Who among the following established India’s first post office in 1774 C.E.?

A
Warren Hastings
B
Robert Clive
C
Lord Mayo
D
Lord Cornwallis
Question 33
GK

Which of the following animals does NOT live in a burrow?

A
Rabbit
B
Woodchuck
C
Gopher
D
Tortoise
Question 34
GK

Which amendment of the Constitution of India increased the elective strength of the Lok Sabha from 525 to 545 members?

A
31st
B
37th
C
50th
D
45th
Question 35
GK

Triglycerides are a type of ________.

A
Vitamin
B
Fat
C
Carbohydrate
D
Protein
Question 36
GK

Hauz-i-Sultani was a large reservoir, just outside Delhi, constructed by:

A
Nasiruddin Mahmud
B
Sultan Iltutmish
C
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
D
Ghiyas-ud-din Balban
Question 37
GK

In which year the Constituent Assembly was converted into a Provisional Parliament?

A
1949
B
1953
C
1947
D
1950
Question 38
GK

What is the official distance to be covered in a marathon?

A
15 miles 385 yards
B
30 miles 385 yards
C
20 miles 385 yards
D
26 miles 385 yards
Question 39
GK

Which state topped the Index in Anemia Mukt Bharat Index 2020-21 (Up to October 2020)?

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Gujarat
C
Punjab
D
Haryana
Question 40
GK

Dara Shikoh was the son of:

A
Farrukhsiyar
B
Shah Jahan
C
Aurangzeb
D
Jahangir
Question 41
GK

Which Indian state, because of its unique topography, is called ‘land of red river and blue hills’?

A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Assam
C
Kerala
D
Karnataka
Question 42
GK

Article 51A of the Constitution of India is related to:

A
right to property
B
fundamental rights
C
fundamental duties
D
directive principles of state policy
Question 43
GK

Which of the following is an insolvency prediction formula developed by Dr. Robert Altman?

A
Z trance
B
Z-score
C
Balloon balance
D
Loan to value (LTV)
Question 44
GK

Around 1810 AD, about ______% of indigo imported to Britain was from India.

A
95
B
70
C
30
D
10
Question 45
GK

Which country was hit by ‘Typhoon Molave’ in October 2020?

A
India
B
Vietnam
C
Singapore
D
Maldives
Question 46
GK

Which of the following statements about Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is incorrect?

A
AB-PM-JAY is a completely cashless and paperless scheme.
B
AB-PMJAY, per family, admitted for treatment in secondary and tertiary healthcare provider hospitals will get Rs. Provides health insurance/assurance up to Rs.5,00,000.
C
AB-PMJAY provides health insurance/assurance for a family of up to two adults and three children below the age of 18 years.
D
The benefits of AB-PMJAY can be availed anywhere in the country.
Question 47
Arithmetic

If the average of the numbers 8, 5, 3, k, (k + 1) is 7, then what is the value of k?

A
7
B
8
C
9
D
6
Question 48
Arithmetic

Due to the festive season, a shopkeeper offers 20% discount. Another discount of 5% is offered to customers who make a purchase of more than Rs. 5,000. Anupam purchased items marked for Rs. 7,500. How much did he save?

A
Rs. 2,000
B
Rs. 2,500
C
Rs. 1,800
D
Rs. 1,875
Question 49
Arithmetic

The compound interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 8% per annum compounded annually is Rs. 416. What is the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate for the same period?

A
Rs. 400
B
Rs. 380
C
Rs. 360
D
Rs. 375
Question 50
Arithmetic

The curved surface area of a right circular cylinder is 3432 cm 2 and its height is 10.5 cm. The volume (in cm 3 ) of the cylinder is (Take π = \(\frac{22}{7}\) ):

A
82932
B
82239
C
83922
D
89232
Question 51
Arithmetic

When an article is sold at Rs. 8,40,000, then the profit percentage is 20%. What is the cost price of the article?

A
Rs. 8,00,000
B
Rs. 7,50,000
C
Rs. 7,00,000
D
Rs. 1,08,000
Question 52
Arithmetic

A and B together can complete a piece of work in 3 days, while C and D together can complete the same work in 6 days. In how many days can A, B, C and D complete it together?

A
3
B
2 \(\frac{1}{2}\)
C
2 \(\frac{1}{4}\)
D
2
Question 53
Arithmetic

There are 3 containers of equal capacity and all are completely filled with a mixture of acid and water. The ratio of acid and water in the three containers is 1 ∶ 4, 3 ∶ 7 and 2 ∶ 3, respectively. If the contents of all the 3 containers are mixed together, what is the ratio of acid to water in the mixture?

A
3 ∶ 10
B
9 ∶ 14
C
3 ∶ 7
D
9 ∶ 7
Question 54
Arithmetic

Abhay sold 70% of his goods at a profit of 25%, 40% of the remaining goods at a loss of 40%, and the remaining goods at the cost price. What was his profit/loss percentage in the entire transaction?

A
Profit 12%
B
Loss 10%
C
Loss 10.5%
D
Profit 12.7%
Question 55
Arithmetic

A person invested \(\frac{1}{2}\) of his capital at 6%,  \(\frac{1}{4}\) at 8% and the remaining at 12%. If his annual income is Rs. 528, then find the capital.

A
Rs. 6,100
B
Rs. 5,900
C
Rs. 6,300
D
Rs. 6,600
Question 56
Arithmetic

Find the value of given expression. \(\frac{\frac{5}{6}\div\frac{5}{2} \times 3-1 \text { of } 2}{1+3\div\frac{1}{3} \times 6-2}\)

A
- \(\frac{1}{5}\)
B
- \(\frac{17}{90}\)
C
- \(\frac{1}{53}\)
D
- \(\frac{2}{5}\)
Question 57
Arithmetic

What is the greatest five - digit number which on being divided by 6, 7, 8 and 9 leaves remainders 4, 5, 6 and 7, respectively?

A
99794
B
99997
C
99792
D
99790
Question 58
Arithmetic

5 women and 2 men can complete a work in 4 days, while 6 women and 3 men can complete the same work in 3 days. How many days will one woman and one man working together take to complete the same work?

A
14
B
13 \(\frac{1}{2}\)
C
12
D
11
Question 59
Arithmetic

The average price of 10 books is Rs. 150, while the average price of 8 of these books is Rs. 135. Of the remaining 2 books, if the price of one book is 40% more than the price of the other book, thea what is the price of the costlier of these two books?

A
Rs. 175
B
Rs. 70
C
Rs. 210
D
Rs. 245
Question 60
Arithmetic

If by subtracting 35% of a number from the number the result is 26, then what is the number?

A
250
B
13
C
35
D
40
Question 61
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper, in order to clear his old stock of computers, offers 18% discount. If the marked price of a computer is Rs. 7,500, then find the selling price of a computer.

A
Rs. 6,300
B
Rs. 6,850
C
Rs. 6,150
D
Rs. 6,500
Question 62
Arithmetic

If P ∶ Q = 3 ∶ 2, then find the ratio (P 2 - Q 2 ) ∶ (P 2 + Q 2 ).

A
5 ∶ 13
B
13 ∶ 5
C
10 ∶ 9
D
4 ∶ 9
Question 63
Arithmetic

In a competitive examination, the ratio of qualified boys and girls is 3 ∶ 2. If one more boy qualifies, and one qualified girl leaves the class, then their new ratio becomes 2 ∶ 1. What is the initial total sum of the qualified candidates?

A
10
B
15
C
12
D
18
Question 64
Arithmetic

The savings of Rita is equal to 20% of her expenditure. If her income increases by 35% and expenditure increases by 38%, then ber savings:

A
decrease by 3%
B
increase by 20%
C
increase by 13%
D
decrease by 17%
Question 65
Arithmetic

A person travels one-third of a certain distance at a speed of 45 km/h, and the remaining distance at a speed of 60 km/h. If he travels this distance at a uniform speed taking the same time, then what will be his speed (in km/h)?

A
50
B
54
C
32
D
45
Question 66
Arithmetic

A train takes a certain time to cover a certain distance at a uniform speed of 70 km/h. If the train runs at a speed of 65 km/h, then it takes 42 minutes more than before. What is the distance (in km) covered by the train?

A
650
B
680
C
637
D
670
Question 67
Arithmetic

Numerically, what percentage of its circumference is the area of a circle of radius 4?

A
175%
B
150%
C
200%
D
135%
Question 68
Arithmetic

On what sum of money can one earn Rs. 2,400 as simple interest at the rate of 8% per annum in 4 years?

A
Rs. 9,900
B
Rs. 7,500
C
Rs. 5,100
D
Rs. 768
Question 69
Arithmetic

The value of [8 + 8 - 2 × (2 + 81) - 45 ÷ 9 + (27 ÷ 9 + 5 × 3 - 19)] is:

A
-165
B
-156
C
156
D
155
Question 70
Arithmetic

By selling 50 pineapples for Rs. 1,800, a man loses 10%. How many pineapples should he sell for Rs. 552 to gain 15% in the transaction?

A
15
B
16
C
13
D
12
Question 71
Arithmetic

The HCF of two 4-digit numbers is 103 and their LCM is 19261. What is the sum of the two numbers?

A
3090
B
2678
C
2884
D
2781
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Callous

A
Hardened
B
Cold
C
Caring
D
Insensitive
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’. If that mango falls it has landed on your head.

A
No substitution required
B
is landing
C
was landing
D
will land
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. Has her family being informed about the event?

A
No improvement required
B
be inform
C
being informing
D
been informed
Question 75
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. However hardly you / may work, / nobody will praise you.

A
No error
B
nobody will praise you
C
may work
D
However hardly you
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Eternal

A
Balanced
B
Everlasting
C
Limited
D
Faithful
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Crack up

A
Find fault
B
Grow old
C
Become wise
D
Laugh out loud
Question 78
Comprehension

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

A
Sprint
B
Rush
C
Race
D
Chase
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
blare
B
bleame
C
blade
D
black
Question 80
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The children played / merry in the park / while their parents / kept a watch.

A
The children played
B
kept a watch
C
merry in the park
D
while their parents
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence. The owners of the company keep the lion’s share of the profit for themselves.

A
the largest part
B
the smallest part
C
the oldest part
D
the best part
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The leaves of plants ______ soon if they do not get enough water.

A
melt
B
erode
C
ebb
D
wilt
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Films based on books are more ______ than original screenplays.

A
different
B
favourite
C
popular
D
better
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Sanction

A
Degrade
B
Permit
C
Cancel
D
Reward
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who arranges and sells cut flowers

A
Grocer
B
Gardener
C
Florist
D
Flautist
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The priority for the COVID-19 vaccine must be to cover the ______ number in the shortest time.

A
lengthiest
B
largest
C
longest
D
latest
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables

A
Coffer
B
Caffeine
C
Coffin
D
Coiffeur
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Erase

A
Delete
B
Abolish
C
Create
D
Strike
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’. I have completed the work two hours ago.

A
will have completed
B
completed
C
No substitution required
D
has completed
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Absence
B
Conferense
C
Entrance
D
Expense
Question 91
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Last month, / we purchased / electronic equipments from / a European country.

A
Last month
B
electronic equipments from
C
we purchased
D
a European country
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
many
B
all
C
the
D
few
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
range
B
quantity
C
size
D
capacity
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
though
B
because
C
so
D
yet
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
yield
B
grant
C
buy
D
admit
Question 96
Comprehension

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

A
conclusion
B
response
C
evidence
D
effect