SSC-GD 2021 Questions

15 Dec 2021 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Six friends, A, B, C, D, E and F, are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. D is third to the right of B. F is to the immediate right of D. C is between D and E. Who is sitting between B and F?

A
C
B
E
C
D
D
A
Question 2
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. 26 ∶ 6 ∶∶ ? ∶ 11 ∶∶ 37 ∶ 7

A
101
B
122
C
82
D
145
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 26 19 12 32 ? 16 23 20 17

A
24
B
15
C
32
D
28
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Pointing to a photograph of a boy, Aditya said, “He is the only son of my mother-in-law’s only daughter.” How is the boy related to Aditya?

A
Nephew
B
Brother-in-law
C
Son
D
Father-in-law
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'GLARE' is written as '201526922', 'DUST' is written as '23687'. How will ‘HYPER’ be written in that language?

A
19221219
B
19211229
C
19121229
D
19122129
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 11, 33, 13, 39, 17, ?

A
51
B
41
C
57
D
19
Question 7
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. BGL : HNT :: EIM : ?

A
ILN
B
JLP
C
KPU
D
QTX
Question 8
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. Patent 2. Patient 3. Patience 4. Paternalism 5. Patella

A
1, 4, 2, 3, 5
B
5, 4, 1, 3, 2
C
5, 1, 4, 3, 2
D
5, 1, 2, 3, 4
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 7, 16, 41, ?, 171, 292

A
100
B
97
C
90
D
81
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. NKY, LHU, JEQ, ?, FYI

A
HBM
B
HCN
C
GAO
D
IBN
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

‘Medicines’ is related to ‘Pharmacy’ in the same way as ‘Historical objects’ is related to ‘________’.

A
Culture
B
Industry
C
Museum
D
Architecture
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, LOTUS is written as NMVSU. How will TULIP be written in that language?

A
UVMJQ
B
VSNGR
C
UTMHQ
D
VWNKR
Question 13
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
DSE
B
MMV
C
LPU
D
AMU
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

When twice of a number added to 3 is multiplied by 5 and added to the number itself, it gives 158. What is the square of that number?

A
225
B
289
C
169
D
121
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Eight girls, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q and R, are sitting in two lines, with four girls in each line. Both the lines are facing the same direction. One line is behind the other line. K is at a corner and to the immediate left of P. O is to the immediate left of M. Two persons are sitting between K and R. L is just behind P. O is between L and M. N is not in the front line. Who is sitting between P and R?

A
Q
B
M
C
L
D
N
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. K U _ _ N K _ Q P _ _ U _ P N

A
QPUNKQ
B
QPUNQK
C
QQPUNK
D
QUPQNK
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘TONIC’ is written as ‘UPOJDB’, and ‘PRINT’ is written as ‘QSJOUS’. How will ‘SUPER’ be written in that language?

A
TVQFST
B
TVFQSQ
C
TUQSQF
D
TVQFSQ
Question 18
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: Some roses are pansies. Some lilies are pansies. All roses are daisies. Conclusions: I. Some roses are lilies. II. All pansies are daisies.

A
Both conclusions I and II follow
B
Only conclusion I follows
C
Only conclusion II follows
D
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

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

A
E and D
B
E and H
C
C and F
D
C and H
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 45 + 35 × 7 – 81 ÷ 9 = 321

A
45 and 35
B
45 and 7
C
7 and 9
D
45 and 81
Question 21
GK

Article 368 of the Constitution of India is related to:

A
Agricultural procedures
B
Parliament
C
Centre state relations
D
Constitutional amendment
Question 22
GK

Which Article of the Constitution of India provides Fundamental Duties?

A
Article 18
B
Article 81
C
Article 51A
D
Article 21A
Question 23
GK

The Khalji and Tughluq rulers had appointed military commanders as governors of territories. These lands were called:

A
Samanta
B
Muqti
C
Iqtadar
D
Iqta
Question 24
GK

The Hazarduari Palace is located in _______.

A
Bikaner
B
Murshidabad
C
Mysuru
D
Jodhpur
Question 25
GK

Project Snow Leopard was launched in India in ________.

A
2014
B
2012
C
2009
D
2006
Question 26
GK

As per the Economic Survey of India 2020-2021, which state is NOT showing gain in its forest cover?

A
Karnataka
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Arunachal Pradesh
D
Kerala
Question 27
GK

Tea and Coffee are grown in _______ soil.

A
laterite
B
alluvial
C
black
D
arid
Question 28
GK

How many Indian beaches were awarded the prestigious 'Blue Flag certification' by an international jury in October 2020?

A
Six
B
Five
C
Eight
D
Seven
Question 29
GK

Sorters in the Wool industry sometimes get infected by a bacterium called ______, which causes a fatal blood disease called ‘Sorter’s Disease’.

A
Acetobacter pasteurianus
B
Anthrax
C
Edwardsiella
D
Melittangium boletus
Question 30
GK

On 1 st December 2020, which of the following states launched the scheme 'Orunodoi'?

A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Sikkim
C
Assam
D
West Bengal
Question 31
GK

Which of the following newspapers was started by Raja Ram Mohan Roy?

A
Amrita Bazar Patrika
B
Karmayogin
C
Ananda Bazar Patrika
D
Sambad Kaumudi
Question 32
GK

Which of the following is a primary constituent of pearl?

A
Calcium carbonate
B
Calcium sulfate
C
Sodium bicarbonate
D
Magnesium Peroxide
Question 33
GK

Which among the following was the first state in the country to fix floor prices of vegetables, with effect from 1 November 2020?

A
Kerala
B
Odisha
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Telangana
Question 34
GK

In which year will India host the Women's Asian Cup in football?

A
2021
B
2024
C
2023
D
2022
Question 35
GK

The centre of the white portion of the National Flag of India is adorned by a navy-blue Ashoka Chakra, a wheel with _______ spokes.

A
22
B
24
C
20
D
30
Question 36
GK

Which of the following programmes was launched during Union Budget 2020-21 for the nutrition of children and pregnant women?

A
Poshan Sang
B
Poshan Gyan
C
Poshan Abhiyaan
D
Poshan Adhikar
Question 37
GK

Who among the following was elected as the first President of Hockey India from north-east India in November 2020?

A
Gyanendro Ningombam
B
Chinglensana Singh
C
Kothajit Singh
D
Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad
Question 38
GK

Krishnadevaraya, who reigned over Vijayanagar from 1509 to 1529, belonged to the:

A
Saluva dynasty
B
Tuluva dynasty
C
Sangama dynasty
D
Aravidu dynasty
Question 39
GK

Heptathlete Swapna Barman hails from the state of _______.

A
Mizoram
B
Odisha
C
Nagaland
D
West Bengal
Question 40
GK

The play 'Abhijnana Shakuntalam' by Kalidasa is a love story between Shakuntala and King _______.

A
Dushasana
B
Dasharatha
C
Dhritarashtra
D
Dushyanta
Question 41
GK

Aurangzeb had depleted the military and financial resources of his empire by fighting a long war in _______.

A
Hyderabad
B
Awadh
C
Bengal
D
The Deccan
Question 42
GK

The expected returns to farmers over their cost of production are estimated to be highest in case of ______ at 85% as compared to other mandated Kharif crops for marketing season 2021-22 (as announced by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in June 2021).

A
Bajra
B
Tur (Arhar)
C
Moong
D
Urad
Question 43
GK

Which among the following states does NOT come under the catchment area of River Yamuna?

A
Punjab
B
Uttarakhand
C
Himachal Pradesh
D
Rajasthan
Question 44
GK

_______ near Allahabad had a sophisticated water harvesting system that channelled the flood water of the river Ganga, even in ancient times.

A
Lahuradewa
B
Kaushambi (Kosambi)
C
Sringaverapura
D
Jhusi (Jhunsi)
Question 45
GK

Who among the following is the author of the book 'The Third Pillar: How Markets and The State Leave the Community Behind'?

A
Raghuram Rajan
B
Ruchir Sharma
C
Jairam Ramesh
D
P Chidambaram
Question 46
Arithmetic

The cost price of 21 articles is equal to the selling price of 15 articles. Find the gain or loss percentage.

A
23% loss
B
22 \(\frac{1}{7}\) % gain
C
15% loss
D
40% gain
Question 47
Arithmetic

What is the sum of the digits of the least number which when divided by 12, 16 and 20 leaves the same remainder 6 in each case and it is divisible by 9?

A
14
B
18
C
12
D
16
Question 48
Arithmetic

Find the value of 5 × [6 × 2{3 × 7 ÷ (5 × 3)}].

A
126
B
84
C
104
D
92
Question 49
Arithmetic

The average age of 10 members of a family is 29 years. If the youngest members are twins and each is 5 years old, what was the average age (in years) of the family members at the time of birth of the twins?

A
28
B
30
C
31
D
32
Question 50
Arithmetic

A sum of Rs. 10,000 amounts to Rs. 13,225 in 2 years at a certain rate percent per annum, when the interest is compounded annually. What will be the interest (in Rs.) on the same sum for the same time at the same rate, when the interest is compounded 8-monthly?

A
3350
B
3360
C
3310
D
3290
Question 51
Arithmetic

A train, 250 m long, passes a railway platform 200 m long, in 45 s with a uniform speed. What is the time (in seconds) taken by the train to pass a man cycling in the direction of the train at a speed of 6 km/h?

A
30
B
62.5
C
21
D
54
Question 52
Arithmetic

A machine can complete double the work that a man can complete in a given period of time. To complete a work, 10 machines and 5 men take 60 days. If there were 10 men and 5 machines, then the time it would have taken to complete the work is:

A
90 days
B
84 days
C
68 days
D
75 days
Question 53
Arithmetic

The radius of the base of a solid right circular cylinder is 10.5 cm and its volume is 5197.5 cm 3 . What is the total surface area (in cm 2 ) of the cylinder? (Take π = \(\frac{22}{7}\) )

A
1584
B
1683
C
1605
D
1749
Question 54
Arithmetic

The average speed of a train is 180% of the average speed of a car. The car covers a distance of 990 km in 15 hours. The time taken (in hours) by the train to cover the distance of 891 km is:

A
9 \(\frac{1}{2}\)
B
7 \(\frac{1}{2}\)
C
6 \(\frac{1}{2}\)
D
5 \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Question 55
Arithmetic

The LCM and HCF of two numbers are 1920 and 4, respectively. One of the numbers is 60. Find the other number.

A
128
B
124
C
88
D
120
Question 56
Arithmetic

When 'x' is subtracted from each of the numbers 22, 39, 56 and 107, then the resulting numbers, in this order, are in proportion. What is the mean proportional between (x + 3) and (3x - 7)?

A
8
B
12
C
14
D
10
Question 57
Arithmetic

In a cricket test match, Anuj completed his double century with 15 sixes and 18 fours. What percentage of runs did he make by running between the wickets to complete the double century?

A
19%
B
22%
C
24.5%
D
16.5%
Question 58
Arithmetic

A sum of money lent at simple interest amounts to Rs. 7,920 in 2 years and to Rs. 11,220 after 5 more years. What is the rate of interest per annum?

A
10%
B
9.85%
C
12%
D
17.5%
Question 59
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper bought an item for Rs. 4,500 and sold it at a loss of 5%. From this money, he bought another item and sold it at a profit of 10%. What is his overall profit?

A
Rs. 280.50
B
Rs. 202.50
C
Rs. 210
D
Rs. 220
Question 60
Arithmetic

The average weight of the students in a class is 56 kg. If five more students whose average weight is 58 kg, join the class, the average weight of the students increases by 0.5 kg. What was the original number of students in the class?

A
18
B
20
C
25
D
15
Question 61
Arithmetic

4 men and 4 women can complete a work in 5 days, while 2 men and 5 women can finish it in 6 days. How much time (in days) will be taken by 1 woman working alone and 1 man working all by himself to complete the work, respectively?

A
20 and 36
B
45 and 36
C
36 and 45
D
36 and 20
Question 62
Arithmetic

If the ratio of three numbers A, B and C is 2 ∶ 3 ∶ 5, and the sum of the squares of these numbers is 3800, then the value of C is:

A
30
B
40
C
50
D
20
Question 63
Arithmetic

A dealer allows his customers a discount of 20% and still gains 20%. If the cost price of an article is Rs. 960, what is its marked price (in Rs.)?

A
1,280
B
1,152
C
1,440
D
1,600
Question 64
Arithmetic

If diagonal of a cube is \(\sqrt{108}\) cm, then the volume (in cm 3 ) of the cube is:

A
214
B
216
C
228
D
226
Question 65
Arithmetic

The expression \(\frac{5 \frac{5}{8}}{6 \frac{3}{7}}\) of  \(\frac{6 \frac{7}{11}}{9 \frac{1}{8}} \div \frac{8}{9}\left(2 \frac{3}{11}+\frac{13}{22}\right)\) of  \(\frac{9}{5}\) equals to:

A
\(\frac{11}{36}\)
B
\(\frac{5}{36}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{36}\)
D
\(\frac{25}{36}\)
Question 66
Arithmetic

If the simple interest charged for 9 months be 0.12 times the money borrowed, what is the rate percent per year?

A
15%
B
18%
C
16%
D
12%
Question 67
Arithmetic

Rs. 9,500 is divided among three friends A, B and C such that B gets 75% of the amount that A gets and the ratio between A and C's shares is 8 ∶ 5. The amount (in Rs.) that B gets is:

A
4,000
B
3,000
C
6,000
D
2,500
Question 68
Arithmetic

By selling an item for Rs. 3,750 a shopkeeper eamed 25% profit. If the item had been sold for Rs. 300 more, then what would have been the profit percentage of the shopkeeper?

A
32
B
37.5
C
35
D
36
Question 69
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper marks his goods 40% above their cost price. He sells 60% of the goods at the marked price and the remaining at 65% discount on the marked price. His gain/loss in the whole transaction is:

A
gain, 3.6%
B
gain, 9.6%
C
loss, 3.6%
D
loss, 9.6%
Question 70
Arithmetic

If two numbers are 12% and 48% of a third number, what percentage is the first number of the second number?

A
30%
B
20%
C
25%
D
15%
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. SUSTAIN (V)

A
Support
B
Weaken
C
Believe
D
Suspect
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Just

A
Blur
B
Fail
C
Corrupt
D
Conclude
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Delicious

A
Sweet
B
Satisfactory
C
Tasteful
D
Distasteful
Question 74
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The examinations / will be pushed back / so that candidates get additional time / for prepare.

A
for prepare
B
so that candidates get additional time
C
will be pushed back
D
The examinations
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The ticket gives ______ travel on city buses for as little as Rs. 100.

A
never-ending
B
uncontrolled
C
infinite
D
unlimited
Question 76
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’. Either Sumit or Amit will give their assistance in unloading the goods from the truck.

A
his
B
No substitution required
C
your
D
its
Question 77
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Its matter of great concern / for the authorities that / despite all the efforts, / the number of patients is increasing.

A
Its matter of great concern
B
for the authorities that
C
the number of patients is increasing
D
despite all the efforts
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Person who is the natural successor to ancestral property

A
Extrovert
B
Heretic
C
Interlocutor
D
Heir
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Sullen

A
Grim
B
Dazzling
C
Smart
D
Bright
Question 80
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’. Despite play very well, we lost the match.

A
No substitution required
B
Despite of our playing
C
Despite playing
D
Despite of us playing
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Disasters expose the most ______ section of society to grave danger.

A
equitable
B
sustainable
C
vulnerable
D
potable
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She found herself in an ______ situation and left quickly.

A
abstract
B
awkward
C
obvious
D
elegant
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A solemn promise

A
Pledge
B
Salute
C
Contract
D
Tribute
Question 84
Comprehension

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

A
Growl
B
Neigh
C
Bark
D
Bray
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To take up the gauntlet

A
To deny the challenge
B
To face failure
C
To accept a challenge
D
To suffer humiliation
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To spill the beans

A
To work very hard
B
To give away a secret
C
To throw away something important
D
To do something very difficult
Question 87
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. Did you knew / that there will be / a pay hike soon?

A
Did you knew
B
No error
C
that there will be
D
a pay hike soon
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the correctly spelt word.

A
Mathematiks
B
Mathematics
C
Maethematics
D
Mathemetics
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Gullible
B
Dissimulation
C
Magnanemous
D
Indecisiveness
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’. This is the garage when I get my car repaired.

A
wherever
B
where
C
No substitution required
D
whenever
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
had drawn
B
are drawn
C
drew
D
are drawing
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
respectively
B
accordingly
C
naturally
D
consistently
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
community services
B
the community service
C
a community service
D
community service
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
whenever
B
however
C
wherever
D
whatever
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
the many agency
B
the many agencies
C
many agency
D
many agencies