SSC-GD 2021 Questions

14 Dec 2021 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Neeraj pointed at a photo of a lady and said, "She is the daughter of my paternal grandfather's only son. What is the relation of Neeraj with the lady in the photo?

A
Father
B
Father-in-law
C
Uncle
D
Brother
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.

A
OWL
B
LUX
C
GHE
D
BJP
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Nine friends, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I are sitting in a row, facing the north. A is second to the left of H. H is at the second place to the left of B. B is at the one end of the row. F is between A and H. D is between I and C. C is at the third place to the right of E. Who is at the centre of the row?

A
C
B
G
C
A
D
F
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Select the option in which the number-pairs share the same relationship as that shared by the given number-pair. 36 : 221

A
43 : 263
B
32 : 288
C
21 : 132
D
26 : 150
Question 5
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. ROPE : VSTI :: BOSE : ?

A
ISWF
B
FSWI
C
SFIW
D
IWSF
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

Read the given statement(s) 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 statement(s). Statements: All caretakers are skilled. Some skilled are lawyers. All skilled are painters. Conclusions: I. Some painters are lawyers. II. No painter is lawyer.

A
Only conclusion II follows.
B
Only conclusion I follows.
C
Both the conclusions follow.
D
Either conclusion I or II follows.
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Five friends are standing in a line facing towards north. A Lawyer and a Judge are standing at the two extreme ends of the line. A Scientist is standing to the right of a Teacher. A Pharmacist is to the left of the Judge. The Teacher is standing between the Lawyer and the Scientist. Counting from the left, the Scientist is standing at which place?

A
Fifth
B
Fourth
C
First
D
Third
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. bi_h_h_is_ohb_sh_h

A
sobhio
B
sohboi
C
shoboi
D
shobio
Question 9
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. Creepy 2. Cremate 3. Creosote 4. Crescendo 5. Crescent

A
2, 5, 1, 4, 3
B
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
C
3, 5, 4, 1, 2
D
1, 3, 2, 5, 4
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, TEMPER is written as QBJMBO. How will POSTED be written in that language?

A
MLPQBA
B
MLQQCA
C
MMPQCA
D
MLOQBB
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. 12, 168, 7

A
18, 240, 10
B
11, 145, 17
C
15, 180, 12
D
14, 448, 16
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

If May 27, 2007, is Sunday, what will be the day of the week on May 25, 2018?

A
Friday
B
Sunday
C
Saturday
D
Thursday
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 105, 102, 96, 87, 75, ?

A
60
B
55
C
45
D
35
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

If '÷' means '×', '+' means '-', '-' means '÷' and '×' means '+', then what will be the value of the following expression? (11 + 5 × 18) - 8 ÷ 17

A
52
B
51
C
53
D
55
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Select the dice that can be formed by folding the given sheet along the lines.

A
B, C and D
B
Only D
C
Only C and D
D
Only C
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

In the given Venn diagram, the rectangle 'people having blue eyes', the triangle represents 'people having extra fingers', and the circle represents 'people having dimples'. The number of people who have extra fingers and blue eyes and no dimples is A and if the number of people who have extra fingers and dimples and no blue eyes is B. What is the sum of A and B?

A
70
B
40
C
67
D
43
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

'Oven' is related to 'Baking' in the similar way as 'knife' is related to '________'.

A
Grating
B
Painting
C
Chopping
D
Making
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, TATA is coded as 401202. How will TITAN be coded in that language?

A
20401982
B
20408219
C
40920128
D
40920821
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, REWARI is coded as 185231189. How will SIRSA be coded in that language?

A
19919118
B
11819199
C
11819919
D
19918191
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 38, 120, 366, ?

A
1103
B
1102
C
1101
D
1104
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. BHO, GMT, LRY, ?

A
IOU
B
DJL
C
HMT
D
QWD
Question 22
GK

In which of the following places were the fire altars of Harappan culture found?

A
Padri
B
Bhagatrav
C
Lothal
D
Manda
Question 23
GK

In which of the following Indian states was the Railway Museum inaugurated in August 2020?

A
Karnataka
B
Punjab
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
New Delhi
Question 24
GK

Who among the following was the founder of the Chola dynasty?

A
Vijayalaya
B
Rajendra III
C
Rajaraja
D
Rajendra I
Question 25
GK

Who among the following foreigners won the Padma Vibhushan in 2019?

A
John Chambers
B
Shinzo Abe
C
Pravin Gordhan
D
Ismail Omar Guelleh
Question 26
GK

In which of the following states is the 'Shirui Lily Festival' celebrated?

A
Manipur
B
Goa
C
Kerala
D
Nagaland
Question 27
GK

In September 2021, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the highest absolute increase in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) over the previous year for lentil (masur), rapeseed and mustard at _________ per quintal for Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2022–23.

A
₹1,200
B
₹400
C
₹200
D
₹800
Question 28
GK

_________ is a system of equitable distribution of water in the command area of the canal outlet.

A
Flow
B
Lift
C
Warabandi
D
Harvesting
Question 29
GK

Which of the following bacteria helps in fixing atmospheric nitrogen?

A
Clostridium
B
Azotobacter
C
Azospirillum
D
Rhizobium
Question 30
GK

How many schedules are mentioned in the Constitution of India?

A
23
B
45
C
12
D
34
Question 31
GK

In which year did the Maldives turn from a Sultanate to a Presidential form of the government?

A
1962
B
1947
C
1968
D
1956
Question 32
GK

Which of the following is the main festival of the state of Mizoram?

A
Saga Dawa
B
Hornbill
C
Chapchar Kut
D
Onam
Question 33
GK

Which of the following state governments announced in November 2020 that it would establish a Gau Cabinet for the protection and promotion of cows?

A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Bihar
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Karnataka
Question 34
GK

Raja Mansingh Tomar ruled over _______.

A
Jaisalmer
B
Bikaner
C
Mysore
D
Gwalior
Question 35
GK

Which of the following countries will host the Asian Football Confederation's Women's Asian Cup in 2022?

A
China
B
Malaysia
C
Taiwan
D
India
Question 36
GK

All branches of Allahabad Bank will function as branches of __________ following the amalgamation of the two lenders as per Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s notification dated March 28, 2020.

A
Bank of Baroda
B
Canara Bank
C
Dena Bank
D
Indian Bank
Question 37
GK

Greg Barclay, the new independent chairman of the International Cricket Council, belongs to which of the following countries?

A
Australia
B
England
C
New Zealand
D
South Africa
Question 38
GK

Tintu Luka is an Indian track and field athlete. In which of the following events for women is she a national record holder?

A
800 m race
B
400  m race
C
100  m race
D
200  m race
Question 39
GK

In November 2020, the Union Cabinet of India approved the merger of capital-starved Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) with _______________.

A
DBS Bank India
B
Punjab National Bank
C
HDFC Bank
D
State Bank of India
Question 40
GK

Which of the following hills is NOT located in Meghalaya?

A
Dafla Hills
B
Jaintia  Hills
C
Khasi  Hills
D
Garo  Hills
Question 41
GK

Nominal GDP is an assessment of economic production in an economy that includes _________ in its calculations.

A
prices of the last 5 years
B
accounts of citizens
C
only services
D
current prices
Question 42
GK

Who became the brand ambassador of Bengal Peerless Housing Development Company in September 2020?

A
Sourav Ganguly
B
Virat Kohli
C
Smriti Mandhana
D
MS Dhoni
Question 43
GK

When is World Migratory Bird Day celebrated every year?

A
First Sunday of April and November
B
Second Saturday of May and October
C
Second Saturday of April and November
D
First Sunday of May and October
Question 44
GK

Nehru Report (1928) was associated with _____________.

A
education reforms
B
Surat split
C
communal rewards
D
constitutional framework
Question 45
GK

Which of the following pairs represents the units of energy?

A
Joule and Pascal
B
Calorie and Joule
C
Weber and Ampere
D
Electron volt and Light year
Question 46
GK

How many Ramsar sites exist in India as of December 2020?

A
39
B
42
C
41
D
40
Question 47
Arithmetic

A sum of ₹25110 is divided between A, B, C and D such that the ratio of shares of A and B is 8 : 9, that of B and C is 3 : 5 and that of C and D is 1 : 2. What is the difference between the shares (in ₹) of B and D?

A
6075
B
8505
C
11125
D
13150
Question 48
Arithmetic

The expenditure of Renu is 150% more than her savings. If her income increases by 20% and the savings increase by 50%, then by what percentage does her expenditure increase?

A
12%
B
8%
C
5%
D
10%
Question 49
Arithmetic

The value of (5 ÷ 8) of (4 ÷ 5) of 25 (15 2  - 13 2 ) is:

A
725
B
700
C
525
D
625
Question 50
Arithmetic

The least number of four digits divisible by 3, 5, 7 and 9 is:

A
1045
B
1145
C
1260
D
1125
Question 51
Arithmetic

The difference between the average of all those numbers between 50 and 7 which are divisible by 6 and the average of all prime numbers between 10 and 45, is:

A
35.4
B
3.6
C
33.4
D
35.6
Question 52
Arithmetic

The area of the base of a right circular cone is 7546 cm 2 and its height is 15 cm. The volume of the cone is cm 3  is (Use \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\) ):

A
40000
B
37730
C
36930
D
35000
Question 53
Arithmetic

Arun Kumar bought 8 pieces of TV sets at ₹24,000 each and sold all 8 pieces at a total price of ₹2,26,560. What was his profit percentage or loss percentage?

A
Loss 18%
B
Profit 18%
C
Loss 16%
D
Profit 16%
Question 54
Arithmetic

If three-fifths of a number is 54, what is two-ninth of it?

A
27
B
20
C
45
D
36
Question 55
Arithmetic

A, B and C can do a work separately in 20, 35 and 60 days, respectively. They started the work together, but B and C left 8 days and 12 days, respectively, before the completion of the work. For how many days, did all three work together?

A
12
B
10
C
7
D
3
Question 56
Arithmetic

Find the third proportional to 15 and 45.

A
125
B
145
C
165
D
135
Question 57
Arithmetic

The side of an equilateral triangular board is 12 m. Find the cost (in ₹) of fencing the board at ₹4.50 per meter.

A
₹162
B
₹210
C
₹198
D
₹150
Question 58
Arithmetic

A dealer marked the price of an item 50% above the cost price. He allowed three successive discounts of 10%, 15% and 20% to a particular customer. As a result, he incurred a loss of ₹410. At what price (in ₹) did he sell the item to the customer?

A
4950
B
5490
C
4590
D
5940
Question 59
Arithmetic

The average of twelve numbers is 38. The average of the first three numbers is 33, that of the next four numbers is \(35\frac{1}{2}\) , and that of the next two numbers is 40. If the tenth number is less than the eleventh and twelfth numbers by 4 and 5, respectively, then the twelfth number is:

A
45
B
40
C
49
D
47
Question 60
Arithmetic

A person lost 15% by selling an item for ₹5,270. If he had sold the item for ₹6,324, then what would his profit or loss percentage have been?

A
Profit, 20%
B
Loss, 10%
C
Profit, 12%
D
Profit, 2%
Question 61
Arithmetic

P takes six hours more than Q to walk 96 km, but if P doubles his speed, then he can make it in two hours less than Q. How much time (in hours) does Q require for walking 48 km?

A
16
B
6
C
5
D
10
Question 62
Arithmetic

The simple interest on a certain amount is \(\frac{4}{25}\) of the principal. If the numbers representing the rate of interest in per cent and time in years are equal, then find the time for which the principal is lent out.

A
6 years
B
4  years
C
5  years
D
2  years
Question 63
Arithmetic

A person invested ₹20,000 at a rate of 4.5% on simple interest for three years. Had the person invested ₹16,000 on compound interest at a rate of 5% for 2 years, the difference in the interests would have been:

A
₹1,200
B
₹1,060
C
₹800
D
₹1,000
Question 64
Arithmetic

A student purchased a box of pencils at the rate of ₹35 for 10 pencils and sold all of them at the rate of ₹54 for 9 pencils. In this transaction, he gained ₹350. How many pencils did the box contain?

A
120
B
150
C
130
D
140
Question 65
Arithmetic

The compound interest on a certain sum for 16 months at 12% p.a. is ₹3494.40, with interest being compounded 8-monthly. What will be the Amount (in ₹) of the same sum at the same rate for 2 years, when the interest is compounded yearly?

A
26342.40
B
29432.60
C
22634.20 
D
24362.80
Question 66
Arithmetic

Reeta purchased an ornament of gold, weighing 15 grams, for ₹71820, which included GST and making charges of 12%. The original price of gold per gram (in ₹) is:

A
4788
B
4157
C
4572
D
4275
Question 67
Arithmetic

A person crosses a 1800 m long street in 5 min. What is his speed (in km/h)?

A
20.6
B
11.6
C
21.6
D
21
Question 68
Arithmetic

An article was sold for ₹1,225 after allowing a discount of 12.5%. If 9.5% discount is given, then for how much will it be sold?

A
₹1,267
B
₹1,246
C
₹1,367
D
₹1,260
Question 69
Arithmetic

₹8,505 is divided among P, Q and R with their shares in the ratio of \(1\frac{1}{3} : 1\frac{3}{4} : 2\frac{1}{6}\) . What is the difference of P and R's shares (in ₹)?

A
1,701
B
1,350
C
675
D
1,530
Question 70
Arithmetic

Person A takes 28 hours to complete a work. Person B completes the same work in one-fourth of the time taken by A. If the two persons work together; in how much time will the work be completed?

A
5 h 36 min
B
5 h
C
5 h 30 min
D
6 h 36 min
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the value of \( \rm \frac{1}{4} ÷ 4\frac{2}{9} \ of \ \frac{9}{19} + (\frac{5}{4} - \frac{3}{8}).\)

A
8
B
4
C
1
D
2
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Making notes will ________ you to organize your thoughts in a better way.

A
capable
B
enable
C
disable
D
adjustable
Question 73
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Fortunately, / the fire did not / caused much damage / to the building.

A
caused much damage
B
the fire did not
C
Fortunately
D
to the building
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Take up room

A
Use mildly
B
Rent a place
C
Occupy space
D
Feel choked
Question 75
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. This apartment / is / nice than / that one.

A
is
B
This apartment
C
that one
D
nice than
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Dull

A
Keen
B
Potent
C
Charitable
D
Tender
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Possess

A
Occupy
B
Maintain
C
Obtain
D
Release
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The little girl tried to _________ the singer.

A
imitate
B
imply
C
languish
D
emit
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Shortened form of a word

A
Punctuation
B
Connotation
C
Abbreviation
D
Allocation
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Sound made by ducks

A
Moo
B
Caw
C
Quack
D
Grunt
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Sufficient

A
Enough
B
Lacking
C
Large
D
Deficient
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'. The ostrich is an interesting bird which has wings but cannot fly.

A
which is having wings but cannot fly
B
No substitution required
C
which have wings but cannot fly
D
which has got wing but cannot fly
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The system of money used in a particular country

A
Valency
B
Assets
C
Currency
D
Bullion
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Agitate
B
Aggression
C
Aggreement
D
Aggravate
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Draw first blood

A
Be the first to donate blood to help a friend
B
Agree to accompany someone for the diagnosis of an illness
C
Take a blood test early in the morning
D
Be the first to gain an advantage or score against an opponent
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Essence
B
Innocence
C
Conveniance
D
Conveyance
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Pahari is the most ________ spoken language in Himachal Pradesh.

A
commonly
B
carefully
C
quickly
D
strictly
Question 88
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. My friend / never tells / a lie, / doesn't he?

A
a lie
B
never tells
C
doesn't he
D
My friend
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'. Tourism is one in the biggest businesses in the world.

A
are one in the
B
No substitution required
C
is one of the
D
are one of the
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. My father is wishing me to give all my time to studies now.

A
No improvement required
B
has wished
C
was wishing
D
wishes
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Lethal

A
Slothful
B
Lazy
C
Beneficial
D
Fatal
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
was
B
had
C
did
D
kept
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
chance
B
trial
C
hope
D
risk
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
At
B
From
C
On
D
Since
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
noting
B
watching
C
looking
D
seeing
Question 96
Comprehension

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

A
taken
B
take
C
took
D
takes