SSC-GD 2021 Questions
15 Dec 2021 • Shift 1
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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
RNJFB
XTPLC
MIEAD
TPLIQuestion 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
22B
25C
24D
23Question 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
MotherB
Daughter-in-lawC
WifeD
SisterQuestion 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 followD
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
YXOLXQQB
YXOFDKWC
YXOEDLWD
TCJLYPSQuestion 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 BB
C and HC
B and FD
F and AQuestion 8
Logical Reasoning
How many terms of the series 53, 57, 61, 65 …. Need to be taken so that their sum is 1106?
A
15B
20C
14D
21Question 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
482B
428C
284D
248Question 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
2211221519B
1951221122C
2121212519D
1125185131Question 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
8228B
7448C
9152D
5440Question 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, LB
P, K, L, T, M , LC
P, T, L, K,M, LD
T, P, L, M, L,KQuestion 14
Logical Reasoning
'Monarch’ is related to ‘Butterfly’ in the same way as ‘Mamba’ is related to ‘________’.
A
VenomB
SnakeC
QueenD
RoyalQuestion 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
REVOB
TGXQC
OVERD
QXGTQuestion 16
Logical Reasoning
Select the set of classes the relationship among which is best illustrated by the given Venn diagram.
A
Citizen, Uneducated, AdvocatesB
Brother, Cricketers, MenC
Sofa, Furniture, BookD
Sharks, Whales, ToadsQuestion 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
272B
369C
298D
425Question 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
GTNSB
HTMSC
HSMSD
ISNSQuestion 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
FirstB
SecondC
ThirdD
FourthQuestion 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
OUZB
OTYC
PTYD
PUYQuestion 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, 4B
3, 5, 2, 1, 4C
3, 1, 4, 5, 2D
3, 4, 1, 5, 2Question 22
GK
A 'charkha' was placed at the centre of the tricolour flag of the Indian National Congress adopted in the year _____.
A
1929B
1931C
1938D
1926Question 23
GK
In which year did India sign an agreement with International Seabed Authority for exploratory mining?
A
2000B
2002C
2003D
2001Question 24
GK
Which of the following is a famous Tamil epic composed by Ilango in ancient India?
A
Shishupala VadhaB
SilappadikaramC
Aitareya BrahmanaD
RamacharitamQuestion 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 NaduB
KarnatakaC
KeralaD
Andhra PradeshQuestion 26
GK
In which year was the Sahitya Akademi Award started?
A
1955B
1954C
1956D
1953Question 27
GK
Which Indian player won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2019?
A
Manasi JoshiB
PV SindhuC
Mary KomD
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 KwatraB
Srinivasa Kumar TummalaC
BV SatyanarayanaD
S Nageswara RaoQuestion 29
GK
The Nobel Peace Prize 2020 was awarded to:
A
International Monetary FundB
Amnesty InternationalC
World Food ProgrammeD
World Health OrganizationQuestion 30
GK
Dashain is a famous festival which originated from ______.
A
MyanmarB
IndiaC
NepalD
BhutanQuestion 31
GK
The ‘Pattachitra’ style of painting is a popular art form associated with the state of:
A
BiharB
RajasthanC
OdishaD
Uttar PradeshQuestion 32
GK
Which of the following is India's highest (tallest) dam?
A
Sardar Sarovar Dam, GujaratB
Hirakud Dam, OdishaC
Tehri Dam, UttarakhandD
Bhakra Nangal Dam, Himachal PradeshQuestion 33
GK
How many fundamental rights and fundamental duties are prescribed in the Constitution of India?
A
Seven and eleven, respectivelyB
Seven and ten, respectivelyC
Six and eleven, respectivelyD
Eight and ten, respectivelyQuestion 34
GK
Which of the following is a water-borne disease?
A
CholeraB
Common coldC
MumpsD
PneumoniaQuestion 35
GK
Which of the following insects has a pigment called ‘luciferin’?
A
ButterflyB
RedflyC
NightflyD
FireflyQuestion 36
GK
In Australian Open 2020 Tennis Tournament who won the Men's Singles title?
A
Rafael NadalB
Dominic ThiemC
Alexander ZverevD
Novak DjokovicQuestion 37
GK
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) announced the highest increase in (MSP) for _____ for the Rabi Marketing Season 2020-21.
A
wheatB
mustardC
barleyD
lentilQuestion 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 AliB
Matangini HazraC
Kanaklata BaruaD
Bhikaiji CamaQuestion 39
GK
Which of the following terms is used to describe the outside layer of skin on the human body?
A
KeratinB
LarynxC
EpidermisD
QuadricepsQuestion 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
1835B
1830C
1854D
1833Question 41
GK
Salal Hydroelectric Power Station is built on which of the following rivers?
A
ChenabB
BhagirathiC
JhelumD
KosiQuestion 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 ReserveB
Statutory Liquidity RatioC
Statement Liquidity RatioD
Statutory Liquidity RateQuestion 43
GK
Who among the following sportspersons received the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in August 2020?
A
Atanu DasB
Mariyappan TC
Naresh KumarD
Romesh PathaniaQuestion 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 representativesC
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
FirstB
FourthC
SecondD
ThirdQuestion 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, , GujaratD
Dabolim Airport, GoaQuestion 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
54B
64C
63D
62.5Question 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
₹378.20B
₹365.40C
₹372.80D
₹385.60Question 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
2,800B
1,500C
3,260D
6,600Question 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
TuesdayB
SundayC
MondayD
ThursdayQuestion 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
363.00B
441.93C
399.30D
439.23Question 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
24000B
14400C
15000D
32400Question 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
84B
108C
42D
96Question 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
216B
180C
192D
204Question 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 70B
60 and 65C
55 and 60D
70 and 75Question 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
39B
34C
36D
30Question 61
Arithmetic
3 × 6 + 8 - 6 ÷ 3 + 9 is equal to:
A
12B
45C
212D
33Question 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/hB
48 km/hC
24 km/hD
36 km/hQuestion 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 yearsB
2 yearsC
1 yearsD
3 yearsQuestion 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
₹1,400B
₹900C
₹1,200D
₹1,000Question 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
₹16,500B
₹16,000C
₹15,000D
₹15,500Question 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
116B
108C
100D
98Question 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
8,40,000B
1,00,800C
6,30,000D
3,15,000Question 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
90πB
1020 πC
1054 πD
1088 πQuestion 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 heB
did heC
No substitution requiredD
didn’t theyQuestion 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 ofC
seeing seaD
The children wereQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Dispute
A
TroubleB
ConfusionC
DoubtD
AgreementQuestion 75
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Maiden speech
A
Unprepared speechB
First speechC
Last speechD
Madam’s speechQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. INVERT
A
StraightenB
ReverseC
UpsetD
LeanQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Recover
A
RemainB
RegainC
RefrainD
RetainQuestion 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
sickB
softC
sourD
soreQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. War and Peace is a ______ written by Leo Tolstoy.
A
celebratedB
notableC
distinguishedD
masterpieceQuestion 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 muchB
No substitution requiredC
with giving so manyD
by give so manyQuestion 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
ProtractB
AbbreviateC
ExtendD
ShrinkQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
ExchangedB
AssistenceC
CuriousD
ParticipantQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A dime a dozen
A
Something which can be bought only in dozensB
Something which is not expensiveC
Something very common or of little valueD
Something which costs a dimeQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
FreezeB
FirendC
FrigidD
FrightQuestion 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
DistortB
DisguiseC
DrapeD
DressQuestion 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
FarmB
FieldC
OrchardD
GardenQuestion 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 forB
should be increasedC
in in public placesD
not wear masksQuestion 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
seriousB
fubbyC
sadD
smoothQuestion 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 errorB
By this time tomorrowC
we will haveD
reached to DelhiQuestion 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 onB
look upC
look toD
look ofQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Remedial
A
SuperficialB
Corrective × duplicate options found. English Question 1 options 1,2C
HarmfulD
MedicinalQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A
contributionB
valueC
hindranceD
supplyQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A
boonB
burdennC
assetD
favourQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A
fartherB
nearC
furtherD
distantQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A
transactionsB
businessC
contractsD
sitesQuestion 96
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A
addictionB
indifferenceC
desireD
interest