SSC-GD 2021 Questions

13 Dec 2021 • Shift 1

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

‘Accept’ is related to ‘Decline’ in the same way as ‘Captivity’ is related to ‘________’.

A
Crime
B
Jailor
C
Police
D
Freedom
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

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

A
$ and &
B
$ and %
C
? and &
D
@ and ?
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

If my sister's mother-in-law's only son is Devika's father, how is Devika's paternal grandfather related to my sister?

A
Brother-in-law
B
Father-in-law
C
Father
D
Paternal uncle
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Six girls (A, B, C, D, E and F) are sitting around a circular table. All of them are facing towards the centre of the circle. Not E, but someone else from the group is sitting between B and D. A is sitting to the left of F. C is fourth to the right of A. Who is sitting second to the left of A?

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

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. Z _ T _ V _ X T D _ Z _ _ D V

A
X D Z V X T
B
X D Z V D T
C
Z D Z V X T
D
X D X V X T
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'how are you' is written as 'au bk ch', 'we are playing' is written as 'ma ch ba', and 'we know him' is written as 'ba me uk'. How will 'playing' be written in that language?

A
ma
B
ba
C
ch
D
au
Question 7
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. PRICES : SQDJTF :: QUALMS : ?

A
VRMCNT
B
URBMTN
C
VRMBTN
D
TVMBTN
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 5, 35, 7, 63, 9, ?, 11

A
90
B
85
C
87
D
99
Question 9
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 students are teachers. All teachers are professors. Conclusions: 1. All students are professors. 2. All professors are students. 3. No teacher is a professor.

A
Only conclusion 1 follows
B
Only conclusion 2 follows
C
Both conclusions 1 and 3 follow
D
Only conclusion 3 follows
Question 10
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
YGSQ
B
GTDME
C
LBJZ
D
MHXT
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 11 33 ? 27 101 4 60 200 160

A
45
B
52
C
57
D
51
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'FOX' is coded as '6' and 'LION' is coded as '8'. How will 'TIGER' be coded in that language?

A
8
B
10
C
6
D
12
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 24, 31, 39, 48, 58, 69, ?

A
86
B
81
C
96
D
76
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. YC, VI, SO, PU, MA, JG, ?

A
GT
B
GM
C
SN
D
HN
Question 15
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. 93 ∶ 36 ∶∶ 83 ∶ ?

A
75
B
85
C
45
D
25
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, NEWSPAPER is written as ODXTQZQDS and SORT is written as TNSU. How will CHOCOLATE be written in that language?

A
DINDNKZVD
B
CGNDNMZUC
C
DINDNMZUD
D
DINDNOZUC
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

If ‘×’ means ‘–’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, and ‘+’ means ‘×’, then find the value of the following expression. 240 × 20 ÷ 5 + 30

A
790
B
990
C
499
D
370
Question 18
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. Clarity 2. Claimant 3. Classy 4. Clear 5. Cloning

A
2, 1, 4, 3, 5
B
2, 1, 3, 5, 4
C
2, 1, 3, 4, 5
D
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

When a number is subtracted from the square of 25, it becomes 124 times of the number. Find the number.

A
25
B
15
C
5
D
10
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

Seven friends, P, Q, R, S, T, U and V, are sitting in the same line in a class. All are facing the teacher. R is between U and Q. P is between T and V. Q is third to the left of S. T and S are sitting at the corners. Who is sitting third to the right of T?

A
Q
B
R
C
P
D
V
Question 21
GK

The International Kite Festival in Gujarat is held in the month of _______.

A
November
B
June
C
March
D
January
Question 22
GK

GDP is the standard measure of the value added created through the production of goods and services in a country __________.

A
during times of emergency
B
every five years
C
every alternate year
D
every one year
Question 23
GK

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 states that 'subject to the provisions of Section 18, no person under the age of ______ years shall drive a transport vehicle in any public place'.

A
18
B
20
C
21
D
16
Question 24
GK

India Post Payments bank has tied up with PNB Met Life India Insurance in November, 2020 to extend which of the following schemes?

A
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
B
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
C
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
D
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
Question 25
GK

Which of the following railway stations had NOT received a 5-star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) as of 31 August 2021?

A
Anand Vihar Terminal Railway Station, Delhi
B
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai
C
Vadodara Railway Station
D
Ahmedabad Railway Station
Question 26
GK

Who was the title sponsor of the Women’s T-20 Challenge which was held in Sharjah from 4-9 November 2020?

A
Airtel
B
Vodafone
C
Jio
D
Idea
Question 27
GK

Which of the following was a tax levied on pilgrims in the Mauryan Empire?

A
Yatravetana
B
Padika
C
Vasantika
D
Bhadra
Question 28
GK

Soumitra Chatterjee, who passed away in November 2020, was associated with which of the following fields?

A
Archaeology
B
Acting
C
Sports
D
Politics
Question 29
GK

Which of the following states has the highest number of Assembly Constituencies?

A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Gujarat
D
Maharashtra
Question 30
GK

___________ offered a scathing criticism of the economic impact of British rule in India through his book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'.

A
Surendranath Banerjee
B
Dadabhai Naoroji
C
Badruddin Tyabji
D
Pherozeshah Mehta
Question 31
GK

Which of the following gases do plants need for photosynthesis?

A
Oxygen
B
Nitrogen
C
Carbon dioxide
D
Argon
Question 32
GK

A channel of a canal, where water is carried by force uplift in the opposite direction of the slope of the land, is called _________.

A
drainage
B
command area
C
lift Channel
D
aquifer
Question 33
GK

Chlorination is done by adding chlorine tablets or ______ to the water.

A
bleaching powder
B
baking soda
C
common salt
D
turmeric powder
Question 34
GK

Who was appointed as the Secretary of BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) in October 2019?

A
Jay Shah
B
Sourav Ganguly
C
Anirudh Tripathi
D
Luv Aggarwal
Question 35
GK

Which of the following automobile companies announced its decision to stop manufacturing vehicles for sale in India in September 2021?

A
Chevrolet
B
Honda Motor Company Ltd.
C
Ford Motor Company
D
Toyota Motor Corporation
Question 36
GK

Which range is known as the 'backbone of high Asia'?

A
The Kailash Range
B
The Zaskar Range
C
The Karakoram Range
D
Ladakh Range
Question 37
GK

In 1961, the US Federal Reserve introduced a monetary policy initiative named _________ designed to lower long-term rates to stimulate the US economy. This initiative was adopted by the Reserve Bank of India from December 2019.

A
Operation Twist
B
Operation Bloom
C
Operation Churn
D
Operation Hub
Question 38
GK

Which of the following cities/towns hosted the 80 th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference in November 2020?

A
Haldia
B
Kevadia
C
Bavla
D
Jharia
Question 39
GK

Which of the following is a conventional source of energy?

A
Solar
B
Geothermal
C
Coal
D
Tidal
Question 40
GK

With which of the following states is the ‘Mando’ festival associated?

A
Telangana
B
Haryana
C
Goa
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 41
GK

The SI unit of the power of a lens is denoted by the letter _________.

A
S
B
A
C
D
D
M
Question 42
GK

Babur defeated the Sultan of Delhi and captured Delhi and Agra in the year ______.

A
1526
B
1528
C
1522
D
1524
Question 43
GK

Who among the following freedom fighters was accused of killing General Dyer?

A
Bhagat Singh
B
Aurobindo Ghosh
C
Udham Singh
D
Surya Sen
Question 44
GK

Who among the following was conferred with the ‘Capital Foundation National Award’ for his contribution to sports in November 2020?

A
Rajiv Jalota
B
Narinder Batra
C
AK Gupta
D
Gyanendro Ningombam
Question 45
GK

_______ was crowned Miss Teen International 2019.

A
Thu Phan
B
Yessenia Garcia
C
Aayushi Dholakia
D
Anicia Gaothusi
Question 46
Arithmetic

On a racing track, A and B are standing at a distance of 200 m. A walked towards B at a speed of 8 km/h, whereas B walked in the same direction at a speed of 5 km/h. What was the distance between them 1 minute before they met?

A
65 m
B
55 m
C
150 m
D
50 m
Question 47
Arithmetic

The value of 60 ÷ [50 + 7 - {14 + (24 of 2 ÷ 3) - 12 ÷ 4 × 2 + 18 ÷ 4 × 2}] is:

A
1
B
\(\frac{5}{2}\)
C
2
D
\(\frac{5}{4}\)
Question 48
Arithmetic

If the volume of a cone is 770 cm 3 and its height is 15 cm, then the radius of its base is: (Take π = \(\frac{22}{7}\) )

A
0.7 cm
B
14 cm
C
7 cm
D
70 cm
Question 49
Arithmetic

In a mixture, the ratio of milk and water is 5 ∶ 3. If 4 litres of water is added to the mixture, the ratio becomes 3 ∶ 2. Find the quantity of milk in the mixture.

A
42 litres
B
25 litres
C
60 litres
D
30 litres
Question 50
Arithmetic

Two students A and B appeared in an examination. A secured 9 marks more than B and his marks were 60% of the sum of their marks. The marks obtained by A were:

A
19
B
36
C
27
D
18
Question 51
Arithmetic

The difference between the compound interest and simple interest on a certain sum at 20% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 9,000. Find the sum.

A
Rs. 2,15,000
B
Rs. 2,25,000
C
Rs. 2,60,000
D
Rs. 2,50,000
Question 52
Arithmetic

If a ∶ b = 4 ∶ 9 and b ∶ c = 3 ∶ 7, then find a ∶ b ∶ c.

A
4 ∶ 6 ∶ 19
B
2 ∶ 9 ∶ 4
C
4 ∶ 9 ∶ 21
D
3 ∶ 5 ∶ 8
Question 53
Arithmetic

A sum of Rs. 12,000 amounts to Rs. 12,960 at 2% per annum simple interest. Find the duration of the deposit.

A
5 years
B
2 years
C
3 years
D
4 years
Question 54
Arithmetic

Simplify the following expression. \(\frac{2}{5}-\left[1 \frac{1}{3}+\left(1 \frac{1}{4}-2 \frac{1}{3}\right)\right] \div 2 \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{3}{5}+\frac{2}{5}\)

A
\(-\frac{133}{160}\)
B
\(\frac{37}{96}\)
C
\(\frac{119}{160}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{40}\)
Question 55
Arithmetic

The fourth proportional to 5, 8, 25 is:

A
60
B
30
C
20
D
40
Question 56
Arithmetic

A train leaves a station at 4:50 p.m. and reaches the next station 45 km away at 5:44 p.m. If the train runs at a uniform speed, what is the speed (in km/h) of the train?

A
45
B
50
C
72
D
48
Question 57
Arithmetic

75 workers could complete only one-third of a work in 20 days. It is desired that the work be finished in the next 30 days. How many more workers should be taken to complete the work in the desired time?

A
100
B
300
C
25
D
225
Question 58
Arithmetic

The average weight of 14 boys in a class is 40.25 kg and that of the remaining 10 boys is 35.15 kg. Find the average weight of all the boys in the class.

A
35.65 kg
B
41.725 kg
C
42.50 kg
D
38.125 kg
Question 59
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sold a book at a loss of 14%. If the selling price had been increased by Rs. 100, there would have been a gain of 6%. What was the cost price of the book?

A
Rs. 450
B
Rs. 430
C
Rs. 380
D
Rs. 500
Question 60
Arithmetic

Arya borrowed some money at the rate of 5% per annum for the first 3 years, at the rate of 8% per annum for the next 4 years, and at the rate of 16% per annum for the period beyond seven years. If he pays a total interest of Rs. 15,730 at the end of 13 years, then how much money did he borrow?

A
Rs. 11,800
B
Rs. 12,250
C
Rs. 10,500
D
Rs. 11,000
Question 61
Arithmetic

Find the cost of carpeting a room 14 m long and 8 m broad with a carpet 50 cm wide at the rate of Rs. 9.40 per m 2 .

A
Rs. 1,998.50
B
Rs. 2, 535
C
Rs. 2, 200
D
Rs. 2,105.60
Question 62
Arithmetic

The average run rate of a cricketer in 48 innings is 33. His highest score exceeds his lowest score by 144 runs. If these two innings are excluded, the average run rate of the remaining 46 innings is 30 . What is the highest score of the player?

A
173
B
178
C
174
D
169
Question 63
Arithmetic

Find the least number of five digits which is exactly divisible by 14, 30 and 42.

A
10220
B
10040
C
10100
D
10080
Question 64
Arithmetic

Kalyan bought an article for Rs. 6,400 and spent Rs. 600 on its repairs. He marked his article at 8% above the overall cost price. If he sold the article for Rs. 6,426 after giving x% discount, then the value of x is:

A
10
B
12
C
16
D
15
Question 65
Arithmetic

A and B together can do a certain work in 36 days, whereas B and C together can do it 40 days. A, B and C together can do it in 30 days. B alone can do \(\frac{7}{8}\) part of the original work in:

A
48 days
B
42 days
C
40 days
D
45 days
Question 66
Arithmetic

Which of the following is an integer that is NOT a multiple of 7, 5 and 28?

A
280
B
420
C
140
D
70
Question 67
Arithmetic

If 280% of 160 - 25% of 720 = y% of 200, then what is the value of y?

A
130
B
136
C
124
D
134
Question 68
Arithmetic

By selling an article for Rs. 1,024, there is a loss of 20%. At what price (in Rs.) should it be sold to gain 8%?

A
1,280
B
1,382.40
C
1,408
D
1,390.60
Question 69
Arithmetic

A salesman sells an item at a profit of 21%. If he had bought it at 12% less and sold it for Rs. 66 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price of the item.

A
Rs. 1,000
B
Rs. 2,200
C
Rs. 1,050
D
Rs. 4,005
Question 70
Arithmetic

What is the discount percentage given on a pair of trousers whose selling price is Rs. 2,184 after giving a discount of Rs. 416 on its marked price?

A
18
B
16
C
19.7
D
19
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Emerge

A
Lose
B
Surface
C
Appear
D
Vanish
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Imitation
B
Facinating
C
Effective
D
Arrogance
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. There are many plants and animals that cannot ______ in very cold or very hot places.

A
survive
B
tolerate
C
preserve
D
bear
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The judge had to free the young man because there was no ______ against him.

A
cause
B
excuse
C
belief
D
evidence
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To have a yen for

A
To want to earn money to go to Japan
B
To have a very strong and continuous desire or craving for something
C
To have a lot of Japanese money to spend
D
To have many friends who want to teach one new things
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Occurence
B
Adequate
C
Attendance
D
Necessary
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. Repel

A
Remit
B
Regret
C
Retain
D
Resist
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Baffle

A
Amuse
B
Bemuse
C
Confuse
D
Choose
Question 79
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I prevailed / upto him / to join / our team.

A
I prevailed
B
to join
C
our team
D
upto him
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Go with the flow

A
Control a situation
B
Swim in deep water
C
Flatter someone in authority
D
Do what others are doing
Question 81
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’. My grandmother decide to gives me and my brothers some of her favourite books.

A
decided to give me
B
decided to gave me
C
No substitution required
D
have decided to give me
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The sound made by an elephant

A
Bark
B
Croak
C
Trumpet
D
Bleat
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. To give up a throne voluntarily

A
Abdicate
B
Vacate
C
Allocate
D
Eradicate
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Though the house belonged to my father, the ______ banyan tree was mine.

A
waterlogged
B
inclusive
C
exalted
D
magnificent
Question 85
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’. My sister enjoys reading, while my brother who hates it.

A
unlike
B
but
C
so as
D
No substitution required
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A list of sources used when writing a scholarly article

A
Dictionary
B
Journal
C
Atlas
D
Bibliography
Question 87
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The lions were being fed / by there keeper / when we arrived / at the zoo.

A
at the zoo
B
by there keeper
C
when we arrived
D
The lions were being fed
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Peculiar

A
Weird
B
Unique
C
Familiar
D
Strange
Question 89
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Nature teach us / to maintain / a balance / in life.

A
in life
B
Nature teach us
C
a balance
D
to maintain
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. Nature provides every creature a chance to exist.

A
the chance for existing
B
No improvement required
C
chance for existence
D
chances in existence
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
One
B
The
C
That
D
A
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
didn’t
B
hadn’t
C
doesn’t
D
couldn’t
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
it
B
her
C
him
D
them
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
before
B
whether
C
that
D
while
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
announced
B
talked
C
blurted
D
stated