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
11B
5C
51D
19Question 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
55B
9C
45D
32Question 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
157B
140C
119D
150Question 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
CB
EC
AD
BQuestion 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
UncleB
FatherC
Sister-in-lawD
BrotherQuestion 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
NOFCMRIB
NOCFMRIC
NCOMFRID
NOCIRMFQuestion 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-eastB
South-eastC
NorthD
North-westQuestion 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
3B
#C
%D
2Question 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
20B
8C
10D
16Question 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
HZOB
HYNC
GAOD
GZPQuestion 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
892145B
891254C
892154D
891345Question 12
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, SUNSET is written as RTMTFU. How will JORDEN be written in that language?
A
NIQFOEB
INQEFOC
INQEOFD
INQFOEQuestion 13
Logical Reasoning
‘Body temperature’ is related to ‘Fever’ in the same way as ‘Body fat’ is related to ‘________’.
A
BloodB
ObesityC
TreatmentD
FoodQuestion 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
QLWDMB
QWDMLC
WLRPMD
PREMDQuestion 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
VOLB
OSDC
MAAD
OTPQuestion 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
11B
15C
19D
9Question 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, 74B
12, 15, 55C
9, 15, 36D
16, 12, 85Question 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 followsB
Only conclusion II followsC
Both conclusions I and II followD
Only conclusion I followsQuestion 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 RB
R C T K T RC
C R T L C RD
T C T K C RQuestion 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, 5B
2, 4, 3, 5, 1C
4, 2, 5, 3, 1D
4, 2, 3, 5, 1Question 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
108.5B
154.5C
87.5D
129.5Question 22
GK
Who among the following is the author of the book 'The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World'?
A
Taranjit Singh SandhuB
Kanwal SibalC
Ajay BisariaD
S JaishankarQuestion 23
GK
Vandana Luthra is an Indian inspirational entrepreneur, who is the founder of:
A
SOVAB
Body CafeC
VLCC HealthcareD
Skin YogaQuestion 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 ThappaB
Gaurav BidhuriC
Vijender SinghD
Amit PanghalQuestion 25
GK
Which form of dance involves balancing pots on the head of the dancer?
A
CherawB
BhavaiC
MarasiaD
DeodhaniQuestion 26
GK
Hepatitis B is a life threatening _______ infection.
A
kidneyB
liverC
brainD
heartQuestion 27
GK
Which of the following states started India’s first snow leopard census in 2020?
A
Himachal PradeshB
Jammu and KashmirC
HaryanaD
UttarakhandQuestion 28
GK
In which of the following states is Lonar Lake, an official Ramsar site, located?
A
GujaratB
MaharashtraC
Tamil NaduD
ManipurQuestion 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 PrinsepB
Dominic AsquithC
Alexander CunninghamD
AO HumeQuestion 30
GK
For how many oilseeds does the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices recommends minimum support prices as of January 2021?
A
ThreeB
SevenC
FiveD
EightQuestion 31
GK
What is the scientific name of the land on which crops are grown?
A
Fertile landB
Productive landC
Ploughable landD
Arable landQuestion 32
GK
Who among the following established India’s first post office in 1774 C.E.?
A
Warren HastingsB
Robert CliveC
Lord MayoD
Lord CornwallisQuestion 33
GK
Which of the following animals does NOT live in a burrow?
A
RabbitB
WoodchuckC
GopherD
TortoiseQuestion 34
GK
Which amendment of the Constitution of India increased the elective strength of the Lok Sabha from 525 to 545 members?
A
31stB
37thC
50thD
45thQuestion 35
GK
Triglycerides are a type of ________.
A
VitaminB
FatC
CarbohydrateD
ProteinQuestion 36
GK
Hauz-i-Sultani was a large reservoir, just outside Delhi, constructed by:
A
Nasiruddin MahmudB
Sultan IltutmishC
Qutb-ud-din AibakD
Ghiyas-ud-din BalbanQuestion 37
GK
In which year the Constituent Assembly was converted into a Provisional Parliament?
A
1949B
1953C
1947D
1950Question 38
GK
What is the official distance to be covered in a marathon?
A
15 miles 385 yardsB
30 miles 385 yardsC
20 miles 385 yardsD
26 miles 385 yardsQuestion 39
GK
Which state topped the Index in Anemia Mukt Bharat Index 2020-21 (Up to October 2020)?
A
Tamil NaduB
GujaratC
PunjabD
HaryanaQuestion 40
GK
Dara Shikoh was the son of:
A
FarrukhsiyarB
Shah JahanC
AurangzebD
JahangirQuestion 41
GK
Which Indian state, because of its unique topography, is called ‘land of red river and blue hills’?
A
Himachal PradeshB
AssamC
KeralaD
KarnatakaQuestion 42
GK
Article 51A of the Constitution of India is related to:
A
right to propertyB
fundamental rightsC
fundamental dutiesD
directive principles of state policyQuestion 43
GK
Which of the following is an insolvency prediction formula developed by Dr. Robert Altman?
A
Z tranceB
Z-scoreC
Balloon balanceD
Loan to value (LTV)Question 44
GK
Around 1810 AD, about ______% of indigo imported to Britain was from India.
A
95B
70C
30D
10Question 45
GK
Which country was hit by ‘Typhoon Molave’ in October 2020?
A
IndiaB
VietnamC
SingaporeD
MaldivesQuestion 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
7B
8C
9D
6Question 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. 2,000B
Rs. 2,500C
Rs. 1,800D
Rs. 1,875Question 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. 400B
Rs. 380C
Rs. 360D
Rs. 375Question 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
82932B
82239C
83922D
89232Question 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. 8,00,000B
Rs. 7,50,000C
Rs. 7,00,000D
Rs. 1,08,000Question 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
3B
2 \(\frac{1}{2}\)C
2 \(\frac{1}{4}\)D
2Question 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 ∶ 10B
9 ∶ 14C
3 ∶ 7D
9 ∶ 7Question 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. 6,100B
Rs. 5,900C
Rs. 6,300D
Rs. 6,600Question 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
99794B
99997C
99792D
99790Question 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
14B
13 \(\frac{1}{2}\)C
12D
11Question 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. 175B
Rs. 70C
Rs. 210D
Rs. 245Question 60
Arithmetic
If by subtracting 35% of a number from the number the result is 26, then what is the number?
A
250B
13C
35D
40Question 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. 6,300B
Rs. 6,850C
Rs. 6,150D
Rs. 6,500Question 62
Arithmetic
If P ∶ Q = 3 ∶ 2, then find the ratio (P 2 - Q 2 ) ∶ (P 2 + Q 2 ).
A
5 ∶ 13B
13 ∶ 5C
10 ∶ 9D
4 ∶ 9Question 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
10B
15C
12D
18Question 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
50B
54C
32D
45Question 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
650B
680C
637D
670Question 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. 9,900B
Rs. 7,500C
Rs. 5,100D
Rs. 768Question 69
Arithmetic
The value of [8 + 8 - 2 × (2 + 81) - 45 ÷ 9 + (27 ÷ 9 + 5 × 3 - 19)] is:
A
-165B
-156C
156D
155Question 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
15B
16C
13D
12Question 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
3090B
2678C
2884D
2781Question 72
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Callous
A
HardenedB
ColdC
CaringD
InsensitiveQuestion 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 requiredB
is landingC
was landingD
will landQuestion 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 requiredB
be informC
being informingD
been informedQuestion 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 errorB
nobody will praise youC
may workD
However hardly youQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Eternal
A
BalancedB
EverlastingC
LimitedD
FaithfulQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Crack up
A
Find faultB
Grow oldC
Become wiseD
Laugh out loudQuestion 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
SprintB
RushC
RaceD
ChaseQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
blareB
bleameC
bladeD
blackQuestion 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 playedB
kept a watchC
merry in the parkD
while their parentsQuestion 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 partB
the smallest partC
the oldest partD
the best partQuestion 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
meltB
erodeC
ebbD
wiltQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Films based on books are more ______ than original screenplays.
A
differentB
favouriteC
popularD
betterQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Sanction
A
DegradeB
PermitC
CancelD
RewardQuestion 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
GrocerB
GardenerC
FloristD
FlautistQuestion 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
lengthiestB
largestC
longestD
latestQuestion 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
CofferB
CaffeineC
CoffinD
CoiffeurQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Erase
A
DeleteB
AbolishC
CreateD
StrikeQuestion 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 completedB
completedC
No substitution requiredD
has completedQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
AbsenceB
ConferenseC
EntranceD
ExpenseQuestion 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 monthB
electronic equipments fromC
we purchasedD
a European countryQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A
manyB
allC
theD
fewQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A
rangeB
quantityC
sizeD
capacityQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A
thoughB
becauseC
soD
yetQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A
yieldB
grantC
buyD
admitQuestion 96
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A
conclusionB
responseC
evidenceD
effect