SSC-GD 2021 Questions

15 Dec 2021 • Shift 1

96 Questions AvailableTake as Test
Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd one.

A
RNJF
B
XTPL
C
MIEA
D
TPLI
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 6, 5, 7, 7, 10, 11, 15, 17, ?

A
22
B
25
C
24
D
23
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Pointing to Kiran, Rohan says, “She is the daughter of the only son of my grandfather.” How is Kiran related to Rohan?

A
Mother
B
Daughter-in-law
C
Wife
D
Sister
Question 4
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: I. All grills are ovens. II. Some tandoors are grills. Conclusions: I. Some tandoors are oven. II. All ovens are tandoor.

A
Only conclusion II follows.
B
Only conclusion I follows.
C
Both conclusions I and II follow
D
Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘HEROIC’ is written as ‘KBULLZ’. How will ‘VALIANT’ be written in that language? 

A
YXOLXQQ
B
YXOFDKW
C
YXOEDLW
D
TCJLYPS
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 15 × 6 + 132 – 11 ÷ 44 = 58

A
+ and ×
B
+ and ÷
C
÷ and –
D
× and ÷
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Eight friends, A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H, are sitting clockwise around a circular table in the same sequence, facing the centre, at equal distance between them. C is facing the north direction. Now if D leaves his place and a new friend Y occupies D’s place, then which of the following two persons are sitting opposite each other?

A
Y and B
B
C and H
C
B and F
D
 F and A
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

How many terms of the series 53, 57, 61, 65 …. Need to be taken so that their sum is 1106?

A
15
B
20
C
14
D
21
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 14, 14, 15, 23, 87, 212, ?

A
482
B
428
C
284
D
248
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

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

A
# and =
B
@ and %
C
@ and =
D
@ and  *
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, MORALE is coded as 1315181125. How will VALUES be coded in that language?

A
2211221519
B
1951221122
C
2121212519
D
1125185131
Question 12
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. 4523 : 22 :: ? : 14 :: 9178 : 13

A
8228
B
7448
C
9152
D
5440
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

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

A
T, P, M, L, K, L
B
P, K, L, T, M , L
C
P, T, L, K,M, L
D
T, P, L, M, L,K
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

'Monarch’ is related to ‘Butterfly’ in the same way as ‘Mamba’ is related to ‘________’.

A
Venom
B
Snake
C
Queen
D
Royal
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, the word 'DISK' is written as ‘LTJE’. Which word is coded as ‘SFWP’ in that language? 

A
REVO
B
TGXQ
C
OVER
D
QXGT
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Select the set of classes the relationship among which is best illustrated by the given Venn diagram.

A
Citizen, Uneducated, Advocates
B
Brother, Cricketers, Men
C
Sofa, Furniture, Book
D
Sharks, Whales, Toads
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 14 12 15 11 17 16 180 234 ?

A
272
B
369
C
298
D
425
Question 18
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. PVSD : TYUE :: DPKR : ?

A
GTNS
B
HTMS
C
HSMS
D
ISNS
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Five persons are sitting in a row. D and H are the two persons at the extreme end. L is to the right of P. T is to the left of the H. What is the position of L from the left?

A
First
B
Second
C
Third
D
Fourth
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. GLQ, VAF, KPU, ZEJ, ?

A
OUZ
B
OTY
C
PTY
D
PUY
Question 21
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. Congrats 2. Confusion 3. Confound 4. Congregate 5. Confucian

A
3, 2, 5, 1, 4
B
3, 5, 2, 1, 4
C
3, 1, 4, 5, 2
D
3, 4, 1, 5, 2
Question 22
GK

A 'charkha' was placed at the centre of the tricolour flag of the Indian National Congress adopted in the year _____.

A
1929
B
1931
C
1938
D
1926
Question 23
GK

In which year did India sign an agreement with International Seabed Authority for exploratory mining?

A
2000
B
2002
C
2003
D
2001
Question 24
GK

Which of the following is a famous Tamil epic composed by Ilango in ancient India?

A
Shishupala Vadha
B
Silappadikaram
C
Aitareya Brahmana
D
Ramacharitam
Question 25
GK

In October 2020, investment promotion and facilitation agency Guidance partnered with World Economic Forum (WEF) to establish India’s first advanced manufacturing hub (AMHUB) in the state of ______.

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Karnataka
C
Kerala
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 26
GK

In which year was the Sahitya Akademi Award started?

A
1955
B
1954
C
1956
D
1953
Question 27
GK

Which Indian player won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2019?

A
Manasi Joshi
B
PV Sindhu
C
Mary Kom
D
Vinesh Phogat 
Question 28
GK

Who was appointed as the director of the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information System in 2020?

A
Vinay Mohan Kwatra
B
Srinivasa Kumar Tummala
C
BV Satyanarayana
D
S Nageswara Rao
Question 29
GK

The Nobel Peace Prize 2020 was awarded to:

A
International Monetary Fund
B
Amnesty International
C
World Food Programme
D
World Health Organization
Question 30
GK

Dashain is a famous festival which originated from ______. 

A
Myanmar
B
India
C
Nepal
D
Bhutan
Question 31
GK

The ‘Pattachitra’ style of painting is a popular art form associated with the state of:

A
Bihar
B
Rajasthan
C
Odisha
D
Uttar Pradesh
Question 32
GK

Which of the following is India's highest (tallest) dam?

A
Sardar Sarovar Dam, Gujarat
B
Hirakud Dam, Odisha
C
Tehri Dam, Uttarakhand
D
Bhakra Nangal Dam, Himachal Pradesh
Question 33
GK

How many fundamental rights and fundamental duties are prescribed in the Constitution of India?

A
Seven and eleven, respectively
B
Seven and ten, respectively
C
Six and eleven, respectively
D
Eight and ten, respectively
Question 34
GK

Which of the following is a water-borne disease?

A
Cholera
B
Common cold
C
Mumps
D
Pneumonia
Question 35
GK

Which of the following insects has a pigment called ‘luciferin’?

A
Butterfly
B
Redfly
C
Nightfly
D
Firefly
Question 36
GK

In Australian Open 2020 Tennis Tournament who won the Men's Singles title?

A
Rafael Nadal
B
Dominic Thiem
C
Alexander Zverev
D
Novak Djokovic
Question 37
GK

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) announced the highest increase in (MSP) for _____ for the Rabi Marketing Season 2020-21.

A
wheat
B
mustard
C
barley
D
lentil
Question 38
GK

In 1977, the Government of Bengal erected its first statue dedicated to a female freedom fighter in Kolkata Maidan. What was her name?

A
Aruna Asaf Ali
B
Matangini Hazra
C
Kanaklata Barua
D
Bhikaiji Cama
Question 39
GK

Which of the following terms is used to describe the outside layer of skin on the human body?

A
Keratin
B
Larynx
C
Epidermis
D
Quadriceps
Question 40
GK

In which year was the English Education Act introduced to make English the medium of instruction for higher education and to stop the promotion of oriental institutions?

A
1835
B
1830
C
1854
D
1833
Question 41
GK

Salal Hydroelectric Power Station is built on which of the following rivers?

A
Chenab
B
Bhagirathi
C
Jhelum
D
Kosi
Question 42
GK

SLR determines the amount of money a bank needs to invest in certain specified securities, which are predominantly securities issued by the central and state governments. What is the full form of SLR?

A
Statutory Liquidity Reserve
B
Statutory Liquidity Ratio
C
Statement Liquidity Ratio
D
Statutory Liquidity Rate
Question 43
GK

Who among the following sportspersons received the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in August 2020?

A
Atanu Das
B
Mariyappan T
C
Naresh Kumar
D
Romesh Pathania
Question 44
GK

According to the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is correct?

A
The Legislature is a small group of people.
B
The Executive refers to our elected representatives
C
The Legislature, Executive and the Judiciary should exercise same powers.
D
The Judiciary refers to the system of courts in the country.
Question 45
GK

What was India’s rank in the Emerging Green Bond Market as per Economic Survey 2019-20?

A
First
B
Fourth
C
Second
D
Third
Question 46
GK

Which among the following became the first Indian Airport to launch an e-boarding facility for passengers on International flights?

A
GMR Hyderabad International Airport 
B
Indira Gandhi International Airport, DelhiSardar 
C
Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, , Gujarat
D
Dabolim Airport, Goa
Question 47
Arithmetic

The average of 9 numbers is 51. Average of three of them is 49 and average of four of the remaimng numbers is 46. What is the average of the remaining numbers?

A
54
B
64
C
63
D
62.5
Question 48
Arithmetic

₹16,000 is lent out for 2 years at 20% compound interest per annum. If the interest had been compounded half yearly instead of compounded annually, then ₹x more would have been earned as interest. What is the value of x?

A
₹378.20
B
₹365.40
C
₹372.80
D
₹385.60
Question 49
Arithmetic

A sum of ₹7,560 is divided between A, B and C such that if their shares are diminished by ₹400, ₹300 and ₹260, respectively, then their shares are in the ratio 4 : 2 : 5. What is the original share (in ₹) of C?

A
2,800
B
1,500
C
3,260
D
6,600
Question 50
Arithmetic

Sheena owned 4 plants on which fresh flowers come every 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th and 6 th day, respectively. If on Tuesday, fresh flowers came on all the four plants, then on which day will fresh flowers come on all the four plants at the earliest?

A
Tuesday
B
Sunday
C
Monday
D
Thursday
Question 51
Arithmetic

The price of an article increases by 10% every year. If the difference between its price at the end of the first year and third year is Rs. 69.30, then its price( in ₹ ) at the end of fourth year will be:

A
363.00
B
441.93
C
399.30
D
439.23
Question 52
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper marks his goods at 20% above the cost price and gives two successive discounts of 5% and 10%. The gain percentage is:

A
2.3%
B
3%
C
1.8%
D
2.6%
Question 53
Arithmetic

The average attendance at a cricket stadium increased by 15% in 2012 in comparison to the previous year. If 2160 more people came to see the matches in 2012, how many came in 2011?

A
24000
B
14400
C
15000
D
32400
Question 54
Arithmetic

The area of a rectangular garden is 432 m 2 . The perimeter (in m) of the rectangular garden whose length is 6 m more then its width is:

A
84
B
108
C
42
D
96
Question 55
Arithmetic

Find the value of 3 + \(\left\{ 1 + \frac{1}{3} - (3 - 4 \div 3) + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{2}{3} \right\} \)

A
\(\frac{7}{3}\)
B
\({11\over 12}\)
C
\({43\over 12}\)
D
\({4\over 3}\)
Question 56
Arithmetic

A vendor bought 25 dozen fruits for Rs. 3,750. Out of these, 50 fruits were rotten and therefore thrown away. At what rate per dozen (in) should he sell the remaining to gain 20% in the entire transaction?

A
216
B
180
C
192
D
204
Question 57
Arithmetic

The marked price of a bed sheet was Rs. 750. A man bought the bed sheet for Rs. 560. after getting two successive discounts of which the first was 16%. How much was the second discount?

A
11 \(\frac{1}{2}\) %
B
\(11\frac{1}{9}\) %
C
\(11\frac{1}{4}\)  %
D
\(11\frac{4}{3}\) %
Question 58
Arithmetic

The HCF of 552, 759, and 828 is x. The value of x lies between:

A
65 and 70
B
60 and 65
C
55 and 60
D
70 and 75
Question 59
Arithmetic

Anil left from city Y for city X at 4.20 am. He traveled at the speed of 70 km/h for the first 1h 30 min. After that, the speed was reduced to 50 km/h. If the distance between the two cities was 240 km, then at what time did Anil reach city X?

A
7.25 a.m.
B
10.24 a.m.
C
8.32 a.m.
D
9.45 a.m.
Question 60
Arithmetic

Kelvin and Kin can together finish work in 25 days. They worked together for 15 days and then Kin left. After that, Kelvin finished the remaining work in 12 days. In how many days, can Kelvin alone finish the work?

A
39
B
34
C
36
D
30
Question 61
Arithmetic

3 × 6 + 8 - 6 ÷ 3 + 9 is equal to:

A
12
B
45
C
212
D
33
Question 62
Arithmetic

A man travels from A to B at a speed of 20 km/h and returns by increasing his speed by 50%. What is his average speed for both trips?

A
40 km/h
B
48 km/h
C
24 km/h
D
36 km/h
Question 63
Arithmetic

4 years ago, the average age of a family of 4 members was 19 years. A baby having been born, the average age of the family is the same today. Find the present age of the baby.

A
4 years
B
2 years
C
1 years
D
3 years
Question 64
Arithmetic

The simple interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 12% per annum is ₹60 less than the simple interest on the same sum for 3 years at 10% per annum. The sum (in ₹) is:

A
₹1,400
B
₹900
C
₹1,200
D
₹1,000
Question 65
Arithmetic

If the compound interest on a certain sum for two years at 10% per annum compounded annually is ₹3,360, then what is the sum?

A
₹16,500
B
₹16,000
C
₹15,000
D
₹15,500
Question 66
Arithmetic

The ratio of the present ages of A and B is 8 : 15. After four years from now, their ages will be in the ratio 9 : 16. What will be the sum of their ages in years) after 8 years from now?

A
116
B
108
C
100
D
98
Question 67
Arithmetic

The monthly salaries of A, B and C are in the ratio 7 : 8 : 11. If the monthly salary of B is ₹3,600 less than that of C, then what is the annual salary (in ₹) of A?

A
8,40,000
B
1,00,800
C
6,30,000
D
3,15,000
Question 68
Arithmetic

A tradesman marks his goods 20% above the cost price and allows his customers 10% reduction on their bills. What percentage profit does he make?

A
7%
B
9%
C
5%
D
8%
Question 69
Arithmetic

A can complete a task in 15 days and B can do it in 20 days. What is their one day work together?

A
\( {8\over 15}\)
B
\( {7\over 15}\)
C
\( {7\over 60}\)
D
\( {9\over 65}\)
Question 70
Arithmetic

If A bought an item for ₹384 and sold for ₹527, and B bought another item for ₹1,264 and sold for ₹1,724, whose gain percentage is more and by how much approximately?

A
A by 1.63%
B
B by 1.64%
C
A by 0.84%
D
B by 0.65%
Question 71
Arithmetic

The diameter of the base of a right circular cone is 60 cm its height is 16 cm. The curved surface area(in cm 2 ) of the cone is:

A
90π
B
1020 π
C
1054 π
D
1088 π
Question 72
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 farmer walked beside his bulls, isn’t it?

A
didn’t he
B
did he
C
No substitution required
D
didn’t they
Question 73
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The children were / bubbling with excitement / at the thought of / seeing sea.

A
bubbling with excitement 
B
at the thought of
C
seeing sea
D
The children were
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Dispute

A
Trouble
B
Confusion
C
Doubt
D
Agreement
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Maiden speech

A
Unprepared speech
B
First speech
C
Last speech
D
Madam’s speech
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. INVERT

A
Straighten
B
Reverse
C
Upset
D
Lean
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Recover

A
Remain
B
Regain
C
Refrain
D
Retain
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Mother’s back was too ______ to work any longer, so she lay down to rest.

A
sick
B
soft
C
sour
D
sore
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. War and Peace is a ______ written by Leo Tolstoy.

A
celebrated
B
notable
C
distinguished
D
masterpiece
Question 80
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’. Please don’t confuse me by giving so man y different directions.

A
by giving so much
B
No substitution required
C
with giving so many
D
by give so many
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. To reduce to a shorter form intended to stand for the whole

A
Protract
B
Abbreviate
C
Extend
D
Shrink
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Exchanged
B
Assistence
C
Curious
D
Participant
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A dime a dozen

A
Something which can be bought only in dozens
B
Something which is not expensive
C
Something very common or of little value
D
Something which costs a dime
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Freeze
B
Firend
C
Frigid
D
Fright
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity

A
Distort
B
Disguise
C
Drape
D
Dress
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An area where fruit trees are grown

A
Farm
B
Field
C
Orchard
D
Garden
Question 87
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The penalty for / not wear masks / in public places / should be increased.

A
The penalty for
B
should be increased
C
in in public places
D
not wear masks
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The situation became ______ after the scuffle between the farmers and the police

A
serious
B
fubby
C
sad
D
smooth
Question 89
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. By this time tomorrow / we will have / reached to Delhi.

A
No error
B
By this time tomorrow
C
we will have
D
reached to Delhi
Question 90
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’. If we are not clear about the exact meaning of a word, we should look into a dictionary.

A
look on
B
look up
C
look to
D
look of
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Remedial

A
Superficial
B
Corrective × duplicate options found. English Question 1 options 1,2
C
Harmful
D
Medicinal
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
contribution
B
value
C
hindrance
D
supply
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
boon
B
burdenn
C
asset
D
favour
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
farther
B
near
C
further
D
distant
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
transactions
B
business
C
contracts
D
sites
Question 96
Comprehension

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

A
addiction
B
indifference
C
desire
D
interest