SSC-GD 2021 Questions

13 Dec 2021 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set. (64, 51, 38)

A
(52, 46, 40)
B
(90, 120, 64)
C
(22, 50, 79) 
D
(45, 54, 99) 
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'STORE' is coded as ‘8712922’ and 'PURE' is coded as ‘116922’. How will 'ASSURED' be written in that language?

A
2688982223
B
2688692223
C
2695872223
D
2686982223
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Select the set of classes the relationship among which is best represented by the following Venn diagram.

A
Students, Part-time workers, Girls
B
Engineers, Illiterates, Urban residents
C
Females, Mothers, Sisters
D
Mammals, Human beings, Reptiles
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the face showing the number '5'.

A
1
B
3
C
6
D
2
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 7, 13, 25, 43, ? , 97

A
67
B
56
C
61
D
63
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

A jug of 147 ml volume capacity is to be filled with water by using the minimum number of glasses from among three glasses of 11 ml, 17 ml and 23 ml capacity. The glasses can be used only at their fullest capacity and each glass has to be used at least once. How many minimum number of glasses would be needed to fill the jug fully by using these three glasses?

A
9
B
11
C
12
D
10
Question 7
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. 60 : 28 :: ? : 41 :: 70 : 33

A
94
B
102
C
89
D
86
Question 8
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: 1. All nurses are doctors. 2. All doctors are designers. 3. Some nurses are architects. Conclusions: I. Some designers are architects. II. No doctor is an architect.

A
Only conclusion II follows
B
Only conclusion I follows
C
Both the conclusions follow
D
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 13, 7, 6, ?, 19, 50

A
11
B
10.5
C
12.5
D
4.5
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

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

A
ODCPTCUT
B
ODPTUTCC
C
ODTCTPUC
D
ODTPCTUC
Question 11
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
MRF
B
LIP
C
HOT
D
POD
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

What will be the value of the given expression if ‘A’ means ‘+’, ‘B’ means ‘–’, ‘C’ means ‘×’, and ‘D’ means ‘÷’? 50 A 19 B (36 D 2) C 3 A 15 A (10 D 5) = ?

A
44
B
40
C
32
D
28
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

Pointing to the photograph of Krip, Poorvi said, “He is my brother's wife's only daughter's paternal grandfather's son.” How is Poorvi related to Krip?

A
Paternal grandmother
B
Mother
C
Daughter
D
Sister
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

K, L, M, N, O, P, Q and R are sitting around a circular table with their backs towards the centre of the table. R is to the immediate left of M, who is second to the left of P. K is at fourth place to the right of P. Q is between L and N. R is second to the right of L. Who is sitting between M and P?

A
L
B
N
C
O
D
R
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'FESTIVAL' is written as 'UTFGMBWJ'. How will 'MAJESTIC' be written in that language?

A
NBKFTUJE
B
FKBNDJUT
C
BNFKUTRX
D
CJURFBKT
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. QZCT : JAXG :: MRDY : ?

A
NIHS
B
QUBM
C
GIES
D
NIWB
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Four persons, Deepak, Gurkiran, Shahid and Vikrant, are sitting around a square shaped table facing the centre. They are sitting in such a way that each person is at the middle of each side of the table. Vikrant is to the immediate right of Deepak. Shahid is facing Vikrant. Who is sitting to the immediate left of Gurkiran?

A
Either Shahid or Deepak
B
Vikrant
C
Shahid
D
Deepak
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'CAR' is written as 'XZI' and 'TOP' is written as 'GLK'. How will 'FATHER' be written in that language?

A
WZGHUI
B
VZHTKI
C
UZGSVI
D
UZHTVJ
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. HK, FM, DO, BQ, ?, XU, VW

A
WS
B
ZS
C
ZK
D
AK
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. Mosaic 2. Mortise 3. Morpheus 4. Mortified 5. Morris

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

‘Mount Everest’ is related to ‘Mountain’ in the same way as ‘Nobel’ is related to ‘________’.

A
Fame
B
Duty
C
Book
D
Prize
Question 22
GK

Which of the following persons does NOT feature in Forbes 'World's Billionaires List', 2021?

A
Shiv Nadar
B
Adar Poonawalla
C
Radhakishan Damani
D
Uday Kotak 
Question 23
GK

‘A Promised Land’ is a book by _______.

A
Nelson Mandela
B
Barack Obama
C
Milkha Singh
D
Priyanka Chopra
Question 24
GK

Which of the following terms is NOT associated with the temple architecture in India?

A
Vesara
B
Dravida
C
Oordhwaka
D
Nagara
Question 25
GK

Which was the only sector in the Indian economy that showed an increased GVA (Gross Value Added) of 3.4% in the first quarter of 2020?

A
Services
B
Manufacturing
C
Construction
D
Agriculture
Question 26
GK

In which year were the islands of Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi changed into Union Territory of Lakshadweep by an Act of Parliament?

A
1972
B
1971
C
1974
D
1973
Question 27
GK

AG Tansley put forward the concept of ______ in 1935.

A
ecosystem
B
motion
C
zero
D
respiration
Question 28
GK

Which of the following statements is CORRECT in relation to chemical bases?

A
Bases are sticky to touch, sour to taste and corrosive.
B
Bases are soapy to touch, bitter to taste and corrosive.
C
Bases are soapy to touch, sour to taste and corrosive.
D
Bases are sticky to touch, bitter to taste and corrosive.
Question 29
GK

A dendritic drainage pattern is formed _______.

A
when a river is joined by its tributaries at approximately right angles 
B
when the river channel follows the slope of the terrain and with its tributaries resembles the branches of a tree
C
on a strongly jointed rocky terrain
D
when streams flow in different directions from a central peak or dome like structure
Question 30
GK

In which of the following countries is the headquarters of ICC (International Cricket Council) located?

A
The UAE
B
India
C
Australia
D
The UK
Question 31
GK

Into how many books (Mandalas) is the Rigveda divided?

A
16
B
10
C
5
D
13
Question 32
GK

The 'kharaj' tax imposed by Alauddin Khalji was equal to about ______ % of a peasant's produce.

A
10
B
25
C
20
D
50
Question 33
GK

The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft launched into orbit in November 2020 had three American and one ______ astronaut onboard.

A
Japanese
B
South Korean 
C
Russian
D
Chinese
Question 34
GK

What is SIMBEX-20?

A
A financial benchmark created to ascertain the growth of the economic relationship between India and Singapore
B
A bilateral maritime exercise between India and Singapore
C
A bilateral maritime exercise between India and Saudi Arabia
D
A financial benchmark created to ascertain the growth of the economic relationship between India and Saudi Arabia
Question 35
GK

Which mission was initiated by the British Government to India to secure full Indian cooperation for their efforts in World War II?

A
Irwin
B
Simon
C
Cripps
D
Cornwallis
Question 36
GK

The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay in _______ under the Presidentship of Womesh Chandra Banerjee.

A
December,1885
B
November, 1906
C
January, 1884
D
October, 1882
Question 37
GK

Which Act allows persecution of a person who being abroad refuses to return to India to face criminal prosecution?

A
Bankers Book Evidence Act, 1891
B
Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) Act, 2018 
C
The Depositories Act, 1996
D
International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019 
Question 38
GK

The Advocate-General holds office during the pleasure of:

A
the Attorney-General
B
the Prime Minister
C
the Governor
D
the Chief Minister
Question 39
GK

The Bare Necessities Index (BNI) constructed by the Economic Survey 2020-21 integrates 26 indicators across five dimensions. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

A
Employment
B
Sanitation
C
Housing
D
Water
Question 40
GK

Which of the following folk dances is performed holding a sword in one hand and a shield in the other?

A
Santhal
B
Jadur
C
Karma
D
Paika
Question 41
GK

As of 2015, how many states were the focus of the World Bank funded National Ganga River Basin Projects (NGRBP) of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)?

A
Nine
B
Five
C
Seven
D
Three
Question 42
GK

In November 2020, Nitish Kumar became the Chief Minister of Bihar for the consecutive _______ time.

A
third
B
second
C
fourth
D
fifth
Question 43
GK

Which of the following tree/plant is used in the treatment of cough and cold?

A
Sarpagandha
B
acacia
C
basil
D
Kachnar
Question 44
GK

Where did India stand in the FIFA world ranking which was revealed in June 2020?

A
107
B
106
C
108
D
105
Question 45
GK

Which of the following nations emerged as the second-biggest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into India during April-September 2020, according to data by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in India?

A
The US
B
Japan
C
France
D
Mauritius
Question 46
GK

Which of the following was the title sponsor of the 2020 Women’s T20 Challenge (cricket)?

A
Paytm
B
Jio
C
Dream 11
D
Unacademy
Question 47
Arithmetic

Six years ago, the ratio of the ages of A and B was 17 ∶ 13, and the ratio of their present ages is 5 ∶ 4. What will be the ratio of their ages after 4 years from now?

A
4 ∶ 3
B
3 ∶ 2
C
9 ∶ 5
D
11 ∶ 9
Question 48
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper bought 200 notebooks at the rate of Rs. 80 for 5. He sold half of them at the cost price and the remaining notebooks at the rate of Rs. 100 for 5. What is his profit percentage?

A
15%
B
10%
C
12.5%
D
12%
Question 49
Arithmetic

A car was sold for Rs. 66,000 at a gain of 10%. Had it been sold for Rs. 600 more, then the percentage gain would have been:

A
15%
B
13%
C
11.5%
D
11%
Question 50
Arithmetic

A sum of Rs. 6,400 amounts to Rs. 8,848 in \(4\frac{1}{2}\)  years at a certain rate per annum at simple interest. What will be the amount (in Rs.) of a sum of Rs. 9,000 in  \(2\frac{2}{5}\)  years at the same rate at simple interest?

A
10,646
B
10,764
C
10,836
D
10,863
Question 51
Arithmetic

A trader purchased a room cooler for Rs. 5,400. After allowing a discount of 25%, he gains 25%. What is the price marked on the room cooler?

A
Rs. 3,600
B
Rs. 6,750
C
Rs. 1,350
D
Rs. 9,000
Question 52
Arithmetic

Solutions A and B contain acid and water in the ratio 3 ∶ 5 and 9 ∶ 7, respectively. Solution A and B are mixed into the ratio of 2 ∶ 3. What is the ratio of acid and water in the resulting solution?

A
9 ∶ 11 
B
19 ∶ 21
C
39 ∶ 41
D
37 ∶ 43
Question 53
Arithmetic

The amount of a certain sum at simple interest at 15% p.a. in \(5\frac{1}{{2}}\)  years, is Rs. 1,755 more than the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate in 10 years. What is the sum (in Rs.)?

A
5,400
B
5,500
C
5,800
D
5,200
Question 54
Arithmetic

What is the average of eight smallest even natural numbers which are NOT divisible by 3?

A
12
B
11
C
9
D
8
Question 55
Arithmetic

What is the total surface area of a hemispherical solid having radius 14 cm? \(\left( {Use\space \pi = \frac{{22}}{7}} \right)\)

A
1232 cm 2
B
616 cm 2
C
2352 cm 2
D
1848 cm 2
Question 56
Arithmetic

A number p increased by p% of 99 equals 99 increased by 99% of p. What is (p + 51)% of 928 + 72?

A
1392
B
1500
C
1464
D
1371.2
Question 57
Arithmetic

If a ∶ b = 9  ∶ 7, then what is (11a - 9b) ∶ (2a + 3b)?

A
12 ∶  13
B
54 ∶ 13
C
4 ∶ 21
D
4 ∶ 13
Question 58
Arithmetic

A man sold a radio and a TV set together for Rs. 20,850, thereby making a profit of 20% on the radio and 15% on the TV set. If he had sold them together for Rs. 21,450, then he would have made 15% profit on the radio and 20% profit on the TV set. The cost price of the TV set was:

A
Rs. 18,000
B
Rs. 15,000
C
Rs. 24,000
D
Rs. 20,000
Question 59
Arithmetic

The speed of B in completing a work is 3 times that of A. If B completes the work in 28 days, then how many days will they take to complete the same work if they work together?

A
21 days
B
22 days
C
\(22\frac{2}{{5}}\)  days
D
14 days
Question 60
Arithmetic

The value of \(\frac{5}{6} \div \frac{5}{6}of\frac{5}{6} \times 1\frac{2}{3} + \frac{3}{4} \div \frac{4}{3}of1\frac{1}{2} - 1\frac{1}{2} - \frac{5}{6} \div \frac{3}{4}\)  is:

A
\(\frac{{ - 17}}{{72}}\)
B
\(\frac{{ - 29}}{{18}}\)
C
\(\frac{{ 7}}{{8}}\)
D
\(\frac{{ 28}}{{9}}\)
Question 61
Arithmetic

Two cars are running towards each other at the speeds of 45 km/h and 70 km/h, respectively. What will be the distance between them 12 min before they meet?

A
23 km
B
21 km
C
22 km
D
20 km
Question 62
Arithmetic

If the sum of the simple interest on Rs. 16,400 for 3 years at the rate of interest R and that on Rs. 18,000 for 4 years at the same rate R is Rs. 10,302, then the value of R will be:

A
8%
B
9%
C
10.5%
D
8.5%
Question 63
Arithmetic

The ratio of the sides of a rectangular field is 3 ∶ 2 and its perimeter is 600 m. The area of square field is 6 times the area of the rectangular field. The perimeter (in m) of the square field is:

A
1440
B
1200
C
1280
D
1120
Question 64
Arithmetic

Simplify the following expression. (-5) of (-45) ÷ (-15) - (-3) + 5 ×  \(\frac{1}{{15}}\)

A
\(18\frac{1}{3}\)
B
\(-11\frac{2}{3}\)
C
\(3\frac{74}{225}\)
D
\(3\frac{2}{15}\)
Question 65
Arithmetic

The value of 25 - 4 of (14.4 ÷ 9) + 16 × 0.4 is:

A
5
B
0
C
25
D
20
Question 66
Arithmetic

The average of 19 numbers is 46. The average of the first 5 numbers is 49 and the average of the next 6 numbers is 54. What is the average of the remaining numbers? (Correct to one decimal place)

A
43.5
B
33.9
C
42.4
D
38.1
Question 67
Arithmetic

Two men can complete as much work as 3 women can do in a certain time. Ten men and 6 women can complete work in 5 days. If 4 men and 9 women work together, then in how many days will they be able to complete the same work?

A
8
B
7
C
\(6\frac{1}{2}\)
D
\(7\frac{1}{2}\)
Question 68
Arithmetic

A 320 m long train crosses a platform thrice its length in 90 seconds. What is the speed (in km/h) of the train?

A
48
B
54
C
50.4
D
51.2
Question 69
Arithmetic

If 200% of k - (k + 2)% of 50 = k, then what is the value of k?

A
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
B
\(\frac{100}{149}\)
C
2
D
1
Question 70
Arithmetic

If a = 2 × 32  × 5, b = 34 × 5 × 7, c = 22 × 3 × 7, then what is the LCM of a, b and c?

A
3
B
3780
C
5670
D
12,56,640
Question 71
Arithmetic

The market price of an article is Rs. 480. After a discount of 18% on the marked price, a shopkeeper earns a profit of Rs. 63.60. His percentage gain is:

A
\(19\frac{1}{{11}}\% \)
B
\(19\frac{3}{{11}}\%\)
C
\(13\frac{1}{{4}}\%\)
D
\(13\frac{3}{{4}}\%\)
Question 72
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. When I got back / to the flat, / I found that / I was locked out.

A
I found that
B
to the flat
C
I was locked out
D
When I got back
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. My grandmother is ______ to the bed.

A
confined
B
concealed
C
concerned
D
confirmed
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Attention
B
Immediate
C
Appeal
D
Arrogent
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Go or come after a person or thing proceeding ahead

A
Race
B
Follow
C
Hunt
D
Search
Question 76
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. She arrived / at / Monday morning / to attend the marriage.

A
to attend the marriage
B
She arrived
C
Monday morning
D
at
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Connected with the sense of touch

A
Auditory
B
Olfactory
C
Visual
D
Tactile
Question 78
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’. There is two pens in the box.

A
No substitution required
B
have
C
was
D
are
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Common

A
Usual
B
Scarce
C
Particular
D
Individual
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence. The teacher couldn’t make head or tail of the student’s answer.

A
recommend
B
understand
C
overlook
D
appreciate
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Originate

A
Emerge
B
Terminate
C
Exist
D
Continue
Question 82
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’. She made the shopkeeper to take back the damaged headset.

A
take back
B
taken back
C
No substitution required
D
taking back
Question 83
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, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. Mr. Sharma is one of / the best teacher / I have ever seen.

A
the best teacher
B
I have ever seen
C
Mr. Sharma is one of
D
No error
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Traffic ______ is a very serious problem in metro cities.

A
congestion
B
chain
C
collection
D
gathering
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who makes an eloquent public speech

A
Presenter
B
Lecturer
C
Orator
D
Mentor
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. When she ______ the hall, she was pleasantly surprised.

A
appeared
B
entered
C
intruded
D
arrived
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Bargain

A
Deal
B
Gain
C
Dispute
D
Disagreement
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. What fun is it to ride a rollercoaster with friends!

A
it is to ride
B
No improvement required
C
it is for riding
D
is it riding
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Out of question

A
Wishful
B
Impossible
C
Difficult
D
Doubtful
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Ommitted
B
Committed
C
Remitted
D
Submitted
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Severe

A
Short
B
Sharp
C
Narrow
D
Mild
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
traits
B
benefits
C
credits
D
values
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
build
B
establish
C
grow
D
expand
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
clear
B
leak
C
release
D
realise
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
thus
B
such
C
that
D
who
Question 96
Comprehension

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

A
take off
B
take up
C
take out
D
take after