SSC-GD 2021 Questions

14 Dec 2021 • Shift 3

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Question 1
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. CAMEL : BBLFK :: WORDS : ?

A
XXSES
B
XNSCT
C
VVQRE
D
VPQER
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, RINGS is written as IRNSG, and PURSE is written as UPRES. How will STORM be written in that language?

A
TSOMR
B
MROTS
C
UTPNS
D
ORMGH
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

In the following figure, the circle represents 'paragraphs', the triangle represents 'black', the pentagon represents 'books', the square represents 'pages', and the rectangle represents 'blue'. Select the letter that represents blue books that have pages and paragraphs

A
M
B
N
C
C
D
R
Question 4
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. 13 : 169 :: 21 : ?

A
441
B
361
C
256
D
400
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

In a row, Manu is at 14th position from the left and Sam is at the 9th position from the right. If they interchange their positions, then Sam becomes 12th from the right. Find the total number of persons present in the row.

A
30
B
28
C
20
D
25
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'FASHION' is written as 'NISFAHO'. How will 'BLANKET' be written in that language?

A
ANKBLET
B
TKABLNE
C
NKETBLA
D
TEKNALB
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Spinach : Leaves :: Carrot : ?

A
Root
B
Seed
C
Stem
D
Flower
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Three persons A, B and C start a business with a total amount of ₹2,60,000. The ratio of their investment in the total amount is 15 : 18 : 19, respectively. They earn a profit of 12% this year on the total investment. The profit is to be distributed in the same ratio of investment. How much profit will C earn?

A
₹12,200
B
₹13,200
C
₹11,400
D
₹10,800
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

If '÷' means '+', '-' means '×', '+' means '-' and, '×' means '÷', then which of the following equations is correct?

A
42 × 28 - 30  ÷ 48 + 45 = 45
B
42 ×  28 - 30  ÷ 48 + 45 = 50
C
42 ×  28 - 30  ÷ 48 + 45 = 48
D
42 ×  28 - 30  ÷ 48 + 45 = 40
Question 10
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. Possibility 2. Possession 3. Posthumous 4. Posterity 5. Possessive

A
2, 5, 1, 3, 4
B
2, 5, 1, 4, 3
C
2, 5, 3, 4, 1
D
3, 5, 1, 4, 2
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 5, 5, 15, 75, ?, 4725

A
325
B
385
C
150
D
525
Question 12
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
QSUWY
B
CEHJK
C
JLNPR
D
BDFHJ
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'CASTER' is coded as '32619759'. How will 'FRIDGE' be coded in that language?

A
61824722
B
69922721
C
69923722
D
61894705
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. _ P G _ _ M P _ _ A _ _ G F A

A
MFAGMFP
B
MFAGFMP
C
MAGFMPF
D
MFAFGMP
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

J and K are siblings. M is the maternal uncle of J. S is the maternal grandmother of K. A is the only daughter of S. How is A related to M?

A
Brother
B
Sister
C
Sister-in-law
D
Cousin
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. FW, JS, ?, RK, VG

A
MO
B
MP
C
NO
D
NP
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 7, 14, 28, 56, ?

A
150
B
72
C
90
D
112
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Seven persons, K, L, M, N, O, P and Q, are sitting in a row facing towards the north. K and M are sitting together. O is at the east-end. P is between Q and M. Q is sitting in the middle. N is between O and L. K is sitting at the west-end. Who is sitting at the fifth position from the east?

A
M
B
N
C
L
D
P
Question 19
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: Some Queens are kings. All kings are officers. No officer is architect. Conclusions: I. Some officers are queens. II. No king is architect.

A
Either conclusion I or II follows.
B
Both the conclusions follow.
C
Only conclusion II follows.
D
Only conclusion I follows.
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. 5, 10, 100

A
20, 40, 120
B
16, 32, 320
C
15, 30, 225
D
12, 36, 160
Question 21
GK

In which of the following states of India is the 'Black Hole' monument located?

A
Odisha
B
Telangana
C
Gujarat
D
West Bengal
Question 22
GK

Which of the following folk dances belongs to the tribes of the Jharkhand state?

A
Huttari dance
B
Nati Dance
C
Mundari dance
D
Bhavai dance
Question 23
GK

Which of the following is NOT an example of a viral disease?

A
Roseola
B
Plague
C
Ebola
D
AIDS
Question 24
GK

Who started the Satnami movement in central India to improve the social status of leather workers?

A
Shri Narayana
B
Ghasidas
C
Balakdas
D
Haridas Thakur
Question 25
GK

As of November 2020, Asiatic Lions are protected in India under Schedule ________ of the Wildlife Protection Act (1972).

A
III
B
II
C
IV
D
I
Question 26
GK

The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India contains the subject matter related to:

A
languages recognized by the Constitution
B
forms of oath or affirmationshe
C
power, authority and responsibilities of panchayats
D
allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha
Question 27
GK

Which of the following laws can be explained as 'An object remains in a state of rest or of uniform motion in a straight line unless compelled to change that state by an applied force.'?

A
Second law of motion
B
First  law of motion
C
Third  law of motion
D
First law of thermodynamics
Question 28
GK

Who took over charge as the chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on 1 October 2020?

A
PD Vaghela
B
Pradip Baijal
C
Rahul Khullar
D
RS Sharma
Question 29
GK

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Kharif crops for the marketing season 2021-22 in June 2021. The highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has been recommended for ________ at ₹452 per quintal.

A
sesame
B
groundnut
C
cotton
D
maize
Question 30
GK

In October 2020, _________ became the first 'Har Ghar Jal' state in the country by providing 100% functional household tap water connections to every rural household in the state.

A
Bihar
B
Goa
C
Punjab
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 31
GK

Which of the following institutions organized an international webinar on Indian Knowledge Systems from 6 to 8 November 2020?

A
IIT Delhi
B
IIT Bombay
C
IIT Kharagpur
D
IIT Kanpur
Question 32
GK

Which of the following nations will host the Indian Ocean Island Games 2023?

A
Mauritius
B
Seychelles
C
Maldives
D
Madagascar
Question 33
GK

Team India ranked ________ in World Test Championship standings after the International Cricket Council (ICC) released a new point system in November 2020.

A
second
B
third
C
fourth
D
first
Question 34
GK

Who had handwritten the original Constitution of India?

A
Nandalal Bose
B
Dr Sachchidananda Sinha
C
Beohar Rammanohar Sinha
D
Prem Behari Narain Raizada
Question 35
GK

Mount Siniolchu is located in which state of India?

A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Nagaland
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Sikkim
Question 36
GK

Who among the following won the French Open tennis tournament in October 2020 and equalled Roger Federer's all-time record of winning 20 Grand Slams titles?

A
Andy Murray
B
Novak Djokovic
C
Dominic Thiem
D
Rafael Nadal
Question 37
GK

Which of the following rivers is a tributary of the Ghaghara River?

A
Son River
B
Gomti River
C
Kosi River
D
Sarayu River
Question 38
GK

Which Indian author was shortlisted for International Dublin Literary Award 2020?

A
Shashi Deshpande
B
Anuradha Roy
C
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
D
Anita Nair
Question 39
GK

Which satellite-based system that was launched by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) and Airport Authority of India (AAI) in October 2019 will alert deep-sea fishermen of upcoming disasters?

A
GPS
B
GEMINI
C
SBAS
D
GNSS
Question 40
GK

Which of the following dams is NOT built across the river Kaveri (Cauvery)?

A
Maithon
B
Mettur
C
Kallanai
D
Krishna Raja Sagara
Question 41
GK

Geneva is the headquarters of ________.

A
WTO
B
UNICEF
C
IMF
D
UNESCO
Question 42
GK

Where will the Reserve Bank of India be setting up its first Automated Banknote Processing Centre for Storage, receipt and dispatch of currency notes in 2020?

A
Mumbai
B
Ahmedabad
C
Bengaluru
D
Jaipur
Question 43
GK

Which of the following is NOT one of the 16 Mahajanapadas?

A
Kosala
B
Anga
C
Kuru
D
Kamarupa
Question 44
GK

Who became the first Indian to be honored with the 'Richard Dawkins Award 2020'?

A
Anurag Kashyap
B
Javed Akhtar
C
Shahrukh Khan
D
Aamir Khan
Question 45
GK

Ashvaghosha was a poet in the court of King __________

A
Kanishka
B
Chandragupta Maurya
C
Harshavardhana
D
Ashoka
Question 46
Arithmetic

In an election between two candidates, 8% of the votes were invalid. The winning candidate got 60% of the total valid votes and won the election by 5888 votes. How many voters were registered?

A
29500
B
33260
C
30000
D
32000
Question 47
Arithmetic

Yusuf purchased an item for ₹5,500 and sold it at a profit of 15%. From that amount, he purchased another item and sold it at 12% profit. What is his overall gain?

A
₹825
B
₹1,485
C
₹859
D
₹1,584
Question 48
Arithmetic

The average weight of X and Y is 40 kg. The average weight of Y and R is 62 kg and the average weight of X and R is 56 kg. The weight of X is:

A
34 kg
B
30 kg
C
44 kg
D
32 kg
Question 49
Arithmetic

A batsman in his 18 th innings makes a score of 80 and thereby increasing his average by 4. What is his average after the  18 th  innings?

A
12
B
14
C
10
D
8
Question 50
Arithmetic

The expression \(\frac{5-\left[\frac{3}{4}+\left\{2 \frac{1}{2}-\left(\frac{1}{2}+\overline{\frac{1}{6}-\frac{1}{7}}\right)\right\}\right]}{6}\) equals:

A
\(\frac{13}{56}\)
B
\(\frac{97}{168}\)
C
\(\frac{191}{504}\)
D
\(\frac{19}{54}\)
Question 51
Arithmetic

An amount is distributed among 4 friends X, Y, Z, W in the ratio 5 : 2 : 4 : 3, respectively. If Z gets ₹1,000 more than W, then what is Y's share?

A
₹1,000
B
₹2,000
C
₹4,000
D
₹3,000
Question 52
Arithmetic

Two boys start from the same place walking at the speeds of 5.5 km/h and 3.5 km/h, respectively, in the same direction. What time will they take to be 8.8 km apart?

A
4.4 h
B
4 h
C
4.2 h
D
4.8 h
Question 53
Arithmetic

A sum of money is to be distributed among A, B, C, D in the ratio of 5 : 2 : 4 : 3. If A gets ₹1,000 more than D, then what is B's share?

A
₹1,200
B
₹1,000
C
₹500
D
₹1,600
Question 54
Arithmetic

If V and S denote the volume and Total Surface Area of a cuboid (of sides a, b, c), respectively, then which of the following is true?

A
(1/V) = (2/S) (a + b + c)
B
(1/V) = (S) (1/a + 1/b + 1/c)
C
(1/V) = (2/S) (1/a + 1/b + 1/c)
D
(V) = (2/S) (1/a + 1/b + 1/c)
Question 55
Arithmetic

A can finish as much work in 6 days as C can in 8 days. B can finish as much work in 6 days as C can in 4 days. How much time will B require to finish a work if A takes 54 days to finish it?

A
118 days
B
128  days
C
100  days
D
108  days
Question 56
Arithmetic

What is the smallest number which when increased by 17 becomes exactly divisible by both 520 and 936?

A
4663
B
6643
C
4643
D
4366
Question 57
Arithmetic

A circle and a rectangle have the same perimeter. If the sides of the rectangle are 15 cm and 7 cm, then the area of circle is:

A
145 cm 2
B
144  cm 2
C
154  cm 2
D
156  cm 2
Question 58
Arithmetic

The difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on a certain sum at 10% per annum for 2 years is ₹1,200. Find the sum.

A
₹1,20,000
B
₹2,70,000
C
₹2,00,000
D
₹1,50,000
Question 59
Arithmetic

A man buys milk at ₹50 per litre and adds to it water equal to one-third of the milk. If he sells it at ₹60 per litre, then find his profit percentage.

A
40%
B
30%
C
20%
D
60%
Question 60
Arithmetic

A man walked at a speed of 9 km/h from point A to B ad came back from point B to A at a speed of 15 km/h. The ratio of the time taken by the man in walking from B to A to that from A to B was:

A
7 : 2
B
5 : 3
C
3 : 5
D
2 : 7
Question 61
Arithmetic

The sum of three positive numbers is 339. If the ratio of the first number to the second number is 3 : 7, and that of the second number to the third number is 5 : 9, then the second number is:

A
105
B
115
C
125
D
95
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the largest 4-digit number that is divisible by 10, 15 and 18?

A
9900
B
9090
C
9990
D
9999
Question 63
Arithmetic

An AC can cool a hall in 10 min, while an AC of another brand can cool the same hall in 15 min. If both the ACs are switched on at the same time, then in how much time will they cool the hall?

A
3 min
B
18 min
C
6 min
D
12 min
Question 64
Arithmetic

If the selling price of a toy is \(\frac{4}{3}\) of its Cost Price, then the profit percentage is:

A
\(\frac{1}{3}\) %
B
\(\frac{61}{3}%\) %
C
\(\frac{100}{3}\) %
D
\(\frac{41}{3}\) %
Question 65
Arithmetic

Anil took some loan o simple interest at a certain rate and paid ₹12,800 as interest after 2 years. His friend Sumit also borrowed the same sum on compound interest for the same period and same rate of interest compounded annually and paid ₹704 more interest than that paid by Anil. What is the rate of interest per annum?

A
10%
B
11%
C
10.5%
D
12%
Question 66
Arithmetic

Simran gets a discount of 20% on an oven whose price is ₹3,200. Since she pays cash, she gets an additional 5% discount too. How much does she pay?

A
₹2,402
B
₹2,432
C
₹2,500
D
₹2,439
Question 67
Arithmetic

A fruit seller had some oranges. He sold 30% oranges and still had 210 oranges. The number of oranges he had, initially, was:

A
300
B
200
C
150
D
350
Question 68
Arithmetic

At what rate of simple interest will a sum of ₹4,500 amount to ₹5,310 after 4 years?

A
4.5%
B
4.0%
C
3.5%
D
5.5%
Question 69
Arithmetic

A trader lists his articles 26% above the cost price and allows a discount of 15% on every article. What is his gain percentage?

A
20.5
B
26
C
7.1
D
11
Question 70
Arithmetic

The letter B in the BODMAS rule stands for:

A
Bracket
B
By
C
Binomial
D
Before
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Suddenly, she jumped up and _________ his arm.

A
captured
B
grabbed
C
snatched
D
occupied
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Deny

A
Deflate
B
Mourn
C
Agree
D
Exhaust
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Beverage
B
Cuisine
C
Mundane
D
Celastiel
Question 74
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'. When news of the concert leaks out, there will be a rush for the ticket .

A
a rush for a ticket
B
a rush for tickets
C
No substitution required
D
the rush for the tickets
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Fluttering
B
Menace
C
Abbrevations
D
Notoriety
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Alter

A
Transform
B
Retain
C
Preserve
D
Beautify
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Get out of hand

A
Lose control
B
Slow down
C
Calm down
D
Work hard
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. In this modern world, everyone is associated in making easy money.

A
accounted
B
disassociated
C
bothered
D
interested
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Make a machine active or operative

A
Initiate
B
Enthuse
C
Activate
D
Energise
Question 80
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. When Nancy saw the mess / the burglar was made, / she broke down / in tears.

A
she broke down
B
in tears
C
the bur glar was made
D
When Nancy saw the mess
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To get wind of

A
To gain something unfairly
B
To enjoy a nice weather
C
To be clear about something
D
To learn something secret
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I was _________ by the sound of the doorbell.

A
awakened
B
enhanced
C
enabled
D
activated
Question 83
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Mona is from Paris. / She has live / there all / her life.

A
she has live
B
there all
C
Mona is from Paris
D
her life
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. First show of a film or theatre

A
Debris
B
Easel
C
Charade
D
Premiere
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Adversity

A
Fortune
B
Privilege
C
Emergency
D
Misfortune
Question 86
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. It was cold / and / we still / went swimming.

A
and
B
went swimming
C
It was cold
D
we still
Question 87
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'. People in North India doesn't know much about South Indian culture.

A
doesn't knows
B
are not knowing
C
No substitution required
D
don't know
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The little girl walked slowly ________ her burden.

A
bearing
B
storing
C
holding
D
loading
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Advance

A
Assemble
B
Progress
C
Approach
D
Retreat
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Matter which is against moral values

A
Mortal
B
Immoral
C
Immortal
D
Amorous
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
has happened
B
had happened
C
happened
D
have happened
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
maintain
B
to be maintained
C
maintaining
D
maintained
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
steadily
B
thoroughly
C
gradually
D
immediately
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
before
B
latter
C
earlier
D
later
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
so
B
such
C
as
D
very