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
2688982223B
2688692223C
2695872223D
2686982223Question 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, GirlsB
Engineers, Illiterates, Urban residentsC
Females, Mothers, SistersD
Mammals, Human beings, ReptilesQuestion 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
1B
3C
6D
2Question 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
67B
56C
61D
63Question 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
9B
11C
12D
10Question 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
94B
102C
89D
86Question 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 followsB
Only conclusion I followsC
Both the conclusions followD
Neither conclusion I nor II followsQuestion 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
11B
10.5C
12.5D
4.5Question 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
ODCPTCUTB
ODPTUTCCC
ODTCTPUCD
ODTPCTUCQuestion 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
MRFB
LIPC
HOTD
PODQuestion 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
44B
40C
32D
28Question 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 grandmotherB
MotherC
DaughterD
SisterQuestion 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
LB
NC
OD
RQuestion 15
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'FESTIVAL' is written as 'UTFGMBWJ'. How will 'MAJESTIC' be written in that language?
A
NBKFTUJEB
FKBNDJUTC
BNFKUTRXD
CJURFBKTQuestion 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
NIHSB
QUBMC
GIESD
NIWBQuestion 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 DeepakB
VikrantC
ShahidD
DeepakQuestion 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
WZGHUIB
VZHTKIC
UZGSVID
UZHTVJQuestion 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
WSB
ZSC
ZKD
AKQuestion 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, 1C
3, 5, 2, 4, 1D
3, 4, 5, 2, 1Question 21
Logical Reasoning
‘Mount Everest’ is related to ‘Mountain’ in the same way as ‘Nobel’ is related to ‘________’.
A
FameB
DutyC
BookD
PrizeQuestion 22
GK
Which of the following persons does NOT feature in Forbes 'World's Billionaires List', 2021?
A
Shiv NadarB
Adar PoonawallaC
Radhakishan DamaniD
Uday Kotak Question 23
GK
‘A Promised Land’ is a book by _______.
A
Nelson MandelaB
Barack ObamaC
Milkha SinghD
Priyanka ChopraQuestion 24
GK
Which of the following terms is NOT associated with the temple architecture in India?
A
VesaraB
DravidaC
OordhwakaD
NagaraQuestion 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
ServicesB
ManufacturingC
ConstructionD
AgricultureQuestion 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
1972B
1971C
1974D
1973Question 27
GK
AG Tansley put forward the concept of ______ in 1935.
A
ecosystemB
motionC
zeroD
respirationQuestion 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 treeC
on a strongly jointed rocky terrainD
when streams flow in different directions from a central peak or dome like structureQuestion 30
GK
In which of the following countries is the headquarters of ICC (International Cricket Council) located?
A
The UAEB
IndiaC
AustraliaD
The UKQuestion 31
GK
Into how many books (Mandalas) is the Rigveda divided?
A
16B
10C
5D
13Question 32
GK
The 'kharaj' tax imposed by Alauddin Khalji was equal to about ______ % of a peasant's produce.
A
10B
25C
20D
50Question 33
GK
The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft launched into orbit in November 2020 had three American and one ______ astronaut onboard.
A
JapaneseB
South Korean C
RussianD
ChineseQuestion 34
GK
What is SIMBEX-20?
A
A financial benchmark created to ascertain the growth of the economic relationship between India and SingaporeB
A bilateral maritime exercise between India and SingaporeC
A bilateral maritime exercise between India and Saudi ArabiaD
A financial benchmark created to ascertain the growth of the economic relationship between India and Saudi ArabiaQuestion 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
IrwinB
SimonC
CrippsD
CornwallisQuestion 36
GK
The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay in _______ under the Presidentship of Womesh Chandra Banerjee.
A
December,1885B
November, 1906C
January, 1884D
October, 1882Question 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, 1891B
Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) Act, 2018 C
The Depositories Act, 1996D
International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019 Question 38
GK
The Advocate-General holds office during the pleasure of:
A
the Attorney-GeneralB
the Prime MinisterC
the GovernorD
the Chief MinisterQuestion 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
EmploymentB
SanitationC
HousingD
WaterQuestion 40
GK
Which of the following folk dances is performed holding a sword in one hand and a shield in the other?
A
SanthalB
JadurC
KarmaD
PaikaQuestion 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
NineB
FiveC
SevenD
ThreeQuestion 42
GK
In November 2020, Nitish Kumar became the Chief Minister of Bihar for the consecutive _______ time.
A
thirdB
secondC
fourthD
fifthQuestion 43
GK
Which of the following tree/plant is used in the treatment of cough and cold?
A
SarpagandhaB
acaciaC
basilD
KachnarQuestion 44
GK
Where did India stand in the FIFA world ranking which was revealed in June 2020?
A
107B
106C
108D
105Question 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 USB
JapanC
FranceD
MauritiusQuestion 46
GK
Which of the following was the title sponsor of the 2020 Women’s T20 Challenge (cricket)?
A
PaytmB
JioC
Dream 11D
UnacademyQuestion 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 ∶ 3B
3 ∶ 2C
9 ∶ 5D
11 ∶ 9Question 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
10,646B
10,764C
10,836D
10,863Question 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. 3,600B
Rs. 6,750C
Rs. 1,350D
Rs. 9,000Question 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 ∶ 21C
39 ∶ 41D
37 ∶ 43Question 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
5,400B
5,500C
5,800D
5,200Question 54
Arithmetic
What is the average of eight smallest even natural numbers which are NOT divisible by 3?
A
12B
11C
9D
8Question 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 2B
616 cm 2C
2352 cm 2D
1848 cm 2Question 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
1392B
1500C
1464D
1371.2Question 57
Arithmetic
If a ∶ b = 9 ∶ 7, then what is (11a - 9b) ∶ (2a + 3b)?
A
12 ∶ 13B
54 ∶ 13C
4 ∶ 21D
4 ∶ 13Question 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. 18,000B
Rs. 15,000C
Rs. 24,000D
Rs. 20,000Question 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 daysB
22 daysC
\(22\frac{2}{{5}}\) daysD
14 daysQuestion 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 kmB
21 kmC
22 kmD
20 kmQuestion 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
1440B
1200C
1280D
1120Question 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
5B
0C
25D
20Question 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
43.5B
33.9C
42.4D
38.1Question 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
8B
7C
\(6\frac{1}{2}\)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
48B
54C
50.4D
51.2Question 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
2D
1Question 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
3B
3780C
5670D
12,56,640Question 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 thatB
to the flatC
I was locked outD
When I got backQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. My grandmother is ______ to the bed.
A
confinedB
concealedC
concernedD
confirmedQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
AttentionB
ImmediateC
AppealD
ArrogentQuestion 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
RaceB
FollowC
HuntD
SearchQuestion 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 marriageB
She arrivedC
Monday morningD
atQuestion 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
AuditoryB
OlfactoryC
VisualD
TactileQuestion 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 requiredB
haveC
wasD
areQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Common
A
UsualB
ScarceC
ParticularD
IndividualQuestion 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
recommendB
understandC
overlookD
appreciateQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Originate
A
EmergeB
TerminateC
ExistD
ContinueQuestion 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 backB
taken backC
No substitution requiredD
taking backQuestion 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 teacherB
I have ever seenC
Mr. Sharma is one ofD
No errorQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Traffic ______ is a very serious problem in metro cities.
A
congestionB
chainC
collectionD
gatheringQuestion 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
PresenterB
LecturerC
OratorD
MentorQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. When she ______ the hall, she was pleasantly surprised.
A
appearedB
enteredC
intrudedD
arrivedQuestion 87
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Bargain
A
DealB
GainC
DisputeD
DisagreementQuestion 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 rideB
No improvement requiredC
it is for ridingD
is it ridingQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Out of question
A
WishfulB
ImpossibleC
DifficultD
DoubtfulQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
OmmittedB
CommittedC
RemittedD
SubmittedQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Severe
A
ShortB
SharpC
NarrowD
MildQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A
traitsB
benefitsC
creditsD
valuesQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A
buildB
establishC
growD
expandQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A
clearB
leakC
releaseD
realiseQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A
thusB
suchC
thatD
whoQuestion 96
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A
take offB
take upC
take outD
take after