SSC-GD 2021 Questions

15 Dec 2021 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

A is the husband of B, C is the mother-in-law of B, D is the father of A, E is the mother of D, F is the mother of C and G. If H is the father of D, then what is the relation of H with E?

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

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. NIR, JGN, FEJ, ?

A
BCF
B
DDF
C
CDE
D
ADE
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. E J _ F K _ _ _ Q H _ _ I _ S

A
RLMOPGN
B
GOMRNLP
C
OPGLMRN
D
PGRNMOL
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

If ‘–’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘+’ stands for ‘×’, ‘÷’ stands for ‘–’ and ‘×’ stands for ‘+’, then 80 – 20 + 10 ÷ 8 × 10 is equal to:

A
42
B
45
C
78
D
68
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Study the given diagram carefully and answer the question that follows. What is the number of female teachers who are NOT married?

A
8
B
11
C
12
D
9
E
Question Not Attempted
Question 6
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: 1. All cities are villages. 2. No country is a city. Conclusions: I. No country is a village. II. No village is a city.

A
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
B
Only conclusion I follows
C
Only conclusion II follows
D
Both the conclusions follow
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as thesecond letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. IMR : VRM :: FJO : ?

A
TPJ
B
TRL
C
SOJ
D
TPK
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

दिए गए विकल्पों में से वह संख्या चुनिए जो निम्नलिखित श्रृंखला में प्रश्नवाचक चिन्ह (?) को प्रतिस्थापित कर सके। 20, 21, 25, 34,?, 75

A
45
B
51
C
55
D
50
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are marked with the letters A to F. Select the letter that will be on the face opposite to the one having A.

A
C
B
B
C
E
D
F
E
Question Not Attempted
Question 10
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
ABEJ
B
UCGK
C
OPSX
D
EFIN
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Anuj's salary is twice the salary of Manoj. Ramnathan's salary is half the salary of Vikram. Manoj's salary is Rs. 15,000 less than the salary of Ramnathan. If the salary of Anuj is Rs. 20,000, what is the total salary of all the four persons?

A
Rs. 1,30,000
B
Rs. 1,00,000
C
Rs. 1,05,000
D
Rs. 1,15,000
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

Six friends, P, Q, R, S, T and U, are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre of the table. P is second to right of S. Q is sitting to the immediate left of T. P is sitting between R and U. S is sitting to the immediate left of R. Who is sitting between P and S?

A
T
B
R
C
U
D
Q
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set. (15, 48, 98)

A
(21, 66, 134)
B
(18, 58, 101)
C
(24, 74, 150)
D
(17, 55, 105)
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'DECK' is written as 'EGFO'. How will 'FINDER' be written in that language?

A
GJODFS
B
GKQHJX
C
GKPFGU
D
GHOGIX
Question 15
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. Dog : Bark :: Bird : ?

A
Chirp
B
Croak
C
Bleat
D
Growl
Question 16
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. 10 ∶ 109 ∶∶ 12 ∶ ?

A
129
B
136
C
139
D
132
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, SHOT is coded as 3881540. How will WINE be coded in that language?

A
4615137
B
3231592
C
4610412
D
4691410
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

If 'ORCHID' is known as 'DAISY', 'DAISY' is known as 'LOTUS', 'LOTUS' is known as 'JASMINE' and 'JASMINE' is known as 'TULIP', then what is the national flower of India?

A
DAISY
B
TULIP
C
LOTUS
D
JASMINE
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 5, 7, 14, 16, 32, ?

A
34
B
48
C
36
D
64
Question 20
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. Species 2. Specify 3. Special 4. Specific 5. Speaker

A
1, 5, 3, 2, 4
B
5, 3, 1, 4, 2
C
1, 5, 3, 4, 2
D
3, 1, 5, 4, 2
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

Six members (A, B, C, D, E, and F) of a family decide to have a family photo taken, and are sitting on a bed to be photographed. B is to the right of D, A is between F and C. E is standing at one of the ends and is second to the left of A. F always wants to stand next to D. Who is third from the left in the photograph?

A
C
B
F
C
A
D
D
Question 22
GK

Which among the following methods do most Indian households use for obtaining safe drinking water?

A
Freezing
B
Storing
C
Recycling
D
Boiling
Question 23
GK

Which of the following agreements between India and Pakistan is also known as the 'Nehru-Liaquat Agreement'?

A
Agreement between India and Pakistan regarding resumption of rail traffic
B
Agreement between India and Pakistan regarding security and rights of minorities
C
Agreement between India and Pakistan relating to air services
D
Agreement for avoidance of double taxation between India and Pakistan
Question 24
GK

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering virtually launched _______ to allow Bhutanese cardholders to access RuPay network in India.

A
RuPay International Card
B
One Nation One Card
C
RuPay card Phase I
D
RuPay card Phase II
Question 25
GK

What is NOT true about the livestock sector as per the Economic Survey of India 2020?

A
Livestock sector has been growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.9 percent during last five years.
B
Livestock has a potential to replace the agricultural sector.
C
Livestock income has become an important secondary source of income for millions of rural families.
D
It has assumed an important role in achieving the goal of doubling farmer’s income.
Question 26
GK

Which of the following Indian sports shooters won the gold medal in the 10-metre air pistol event in 2019?

A
Saurabh Chaudhary
B
Apurvi Chandela
C
Anjali Bhagwat
D
Heena Sidhu
Question 27
GK

To whom was the ‘I-League’ trophy handed in 2019-20?

A
United Sikkim
B
East Bengal
C
Mohun Bagan
D
Dempo Goa
Question 28
GK

The Taj Mahal is located in the city of Agra on the banks of the river __________.

A
Chambal
B
Ganga
C
Yamuna
D
Ghaghara
Question 29
GK

In August 2020, two coastal villages of which of the following states were declared 'Tsunami Ready' by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO for their overall preparedness to face the calamity.

A
Kerala
B
Karnataka
C
Gujarat
D
Odisha
Question 30
GK

Who among the following won the ‘Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity’ in 2020?

A
Imran Khan
B
Narendra Modi
C
Hussain Zaidi
D
Greta Thunberg
Question 31
GK

Who among the following is the ex-officio chairperson of the National Disaster Management Authority?

A
President
B
Home Minister
C
Prime Minister
D
Vice President
Question 32
GK

According to the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index, among other countries India ranked ________ in 2018, up from the 54th rank in 2014.

A
44th
B
42nd
C
40th
D
52nd
Question 33
GK

Article _______ of the Constitution of India lays down that the State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.

A
44
B
49
C
42
D
40
Question 34
GK

Where did table tennis originate from?

A
China
B
England
C
India
D
Japan
Question 35
GK

What is the shallowest part of an ocean showing an average gradient of 1° or even less called?

A
Continental slope
B
Deep sea plain
C
Continental shelf
D
Oceanic trench
Question 36
GK

In which of the following oceans is Torres Strait located?

A
Indian Ocean
B
Arctic Ocean
C
Atlantic Ocean
D
Pacific Ocean
Question 37
GK

How much water carried by the Indus river system can India use under the Indus water treaty (1960)?

A
20%
B
15%
C
10%
D
25%
Question 38
GK

Having opened its Twitter account in _______, the Reserve Bank of India had more than 1 million followers on its official Twitter handle by November 2020.

A
July 2016
B
April 2014
C
October 2018
D
January 2012
Question 39
GK

Which of the following states hosts the annual Surajkund crafts fair?

A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Haryana
D
Uttarakhand
Question 40
GK

When carbon dioxide is increased in the atmosphere, it leads to ________.

A
Global warming
B
Air pressure
C
Conservation
D
Rains
Question 41
GK

Who is the author of the book 'An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India'?

A
Shashi Tharoor
B
Mira Nair
C
Arun Jaitley
D
Chetan Bhagat
Question 42
GK

Gandhiji organised a satyagraha among cotton mill workers at Ahmedabad in the year_______.

A
1921
B
1918
C
1929
D
1915
Question 43
GK

Which of the following dance forms is NOT a classical dance form?

A
Kuchipudi
B
Odissi
C
Burrakatha
D
Manipuri
Question 44
GK

Who among the following was the court poet of Alauddin Khilji who wrote the famous poem 'Hasht Bihisht'?

A
Amir Khusrau
B
Chand Bardai
C
Agha Hasan Amanat
D
Harisena
Question 45
GK

What is the other name for Riboflavin?

A
Vitamin B2
B
Vitamin A
C
Vitamin D
D
Vitamin C
Question 46
GK

The value of all final goods and services produced within a country is called the:

A
GDP
B
VAT
C
IMR
D
GST
Question 47
Arithmetic

On selling an article for Rs. 984, Arun loses 18%. In order to gain 15%, he must sell it for:

A
Rs. 1,440
B
Rs. 1,132
C
Rs. 1,265
D
Rs. 1,380
Question 48
Arithmetic

The simple interest on a certain sum of money at the rate of 7.5% p.a. for 8 years is Rs. 4,080. At what rate of interest can the same amount of interest be received on the same sum for 5 years?

A
10.5%
B
12%
C
11%
D
9%
Question 49
Arithmetic

The average age of 26 students in a class is 15 years. If teacher's age is included in it, then the average will increase by one. What is the teacher's age (in years)?

A
38
B
40
C
42
D
33
Question 50
Arithmetic

A money lender finds that due to a fall in the annual rate of interest from 10% to 8 \(\frac{3}{4}\) %, his year's income diminishes by Rs. 84.50. Find his capital.

A
Rs. 7,660
B
Rs. 6,940
C
Rs. 6,760
D
Rs. 7, 460
Question 51
Arithmetic

A car is moving at a uniform speed of 35 km/h. What is the time it takes to cover 140 km?

A
300 minutes
B
240 minutes
C
250 minutes
D
200 minutes
Question 52
Arithmetic

Two candidates are contesting in an election. All votes are valid votes. A candidate who gets 38% of votes is rejected by 28,800 votes. The total number of votes polled is:

A
1,15,000
B
1,50,000
C
1,32,500
D
1,20,000
Question 53
Arithmetic

If decreasing 90 by k% gives the same result as increasing 60 by k%, then k% of 120 is how much percent of [(k + 20)% of 150]?

A
76.42
B
40
C
60
D
45
Question 54
Arithmetic

The average age of 66 \(\frac{2}{3}\) % of the number of children in a group is 13 years. The average age of all the children in the group is 14.5 years. What is the average age (in years) of the remaining children?

A
16.5
B
15
C
13.5
D
17.5
Question 55
Arithmetic

Find the unknown value of 'x' in the proportion (5x + 1) ∶ 3 = (x + 3) ∶ 7

A
1/8
B
1/14
C
1/17
D
1/16
Question 56
Arithmetic

An article was sold for Rs. 1,215 after giving a discount of 19%. If a discount of 17.5% is given, then for how much (in Rs.) should the article be sold?

A
1,527.30
B
1,327.50
C
1,237.50
D
1,723.50
Question 57
Arithmetic

Find the greatest number of four digits which is divisible by 14, 30 and 42.

A
9780
B
9880
C
9870
D
9098
Question 58
Arithmetic

A can complete 25% of the work in 4 days, B can complete 50% of the same work in 12 days and C can complete the same work in 32 days. They started working together but C left after 4 days of the start and A left 6 days before the completion of the work. In how many days was the work completed?

A
10 days
B
12 days
C
8 days
D
14 days
Question 59
Arithmetic

Jagat Singh sold an article for Rs. 6,000 and incurred a loss. Had he sold it for Rs. 7,400, his profit would have been \(\frac{2}{3}\) of the amount of loss that he incurred. At what price should he sell it to gain 25% profit?

A
Rs. 8,550
B
Rs. 7,500
C
Rs. 8,500
D
Rs. 7,550
Question 60
Arithmetic

A man sold 30 articles for Rs. 100 and gained 20%. The number of articles he bought for Rs. 100 was:

A
28
B
24
C
36
D
32
Question 61
Arithmetic

A can complete 40% of a work in 6 days and B can complete 33 \(\frac{1}{3}\) % of the same work in 8 days. They work together for 8 days. C alone completes the remaining work in 4 days. A and C together will complete the same work in:

A
13 \(\frac{1}{8}\) days
B
12 days
C
9 days
D
10 days
Question 62
Arithmetic

A number is three times another number and their HCF is 8. What is the sum of the squares of the numbers?

A
640
B
512
C
1024
D
1000
Question 63
Arithmetic

If the surface areas of two spheres are in the ratio of 4 ∶ 25, then find the ratio of their volumes.

A
5 ∶ 2
B
125 ∶ 8
C
8 ∶ 125
D
4 ∶ 25
Question 64
Arithmetic

The sum of three numbers is 118. If the ratio of the first number to the second number is 3 ∶ 4 and that of the second number to the third number is 5 ∶ 6. Find the third number.

A
30
B
58
C
48
D
40
Question 65
Arithmetic

The length, breadth and height of a solid cuboidal box are in the ratio 7 ∶ 5 ∶ 3 and its total surface area is 11502 cm 2 . Its breadth is:

A
27 cm
B
56 cm
C
81 cm
D
45 cm
Question 66
Arithmetic

A man travelled a distance of 47 km in 6 hours. He travelled partly on foot at a speed of 6 \(\frac{1}{2}\) km/h and the rest on bicycle at a speed of 8 \(\frac{1}{2}\) km/h. The distance travelled (in km) on bicycle is:

A
17
B
13
C
30
D
34
Question 67
Arithmetic

The value of {5 - 5 ÷ (10 - 12) × 8 + 9} × 3 + 5 + 5 × 5 ÷ 5 of 5 is:

A
57
B
114
C
102
D
108
Question 68
Arithmetic

The value of 2 of 5 \(-\frac{1}{2}-\left[4 ÷ 2-\frac{1}{3}-\left\{\frac{3}{4}-\left(5-\overline{\frac{{1}}{2}-\frac{3}{4}}\right)\right\}\right]\) is:

A
\(\frac{1}{6}\)
B
\(\frac{10}{3}\)
C
\(\frac{7}{6}\)
D
\(\frac{13}{2}\)
Question 69
Arithmetic

The ratio of three numbers is 3 ∶ 5 ∶ 4 and the sum of their squares is 11250. Find the sum of the numbers.

A
180
B
150
C
225
D
165
Question 70
Arithmetic

A sum was put at simple interest at a certain rate for 2 years. If it had been put at 4% higher rate, it would have fetched Rs. 480 more. Find the sum.

A
Rs. 6000
B
Rs. 5,000
C
Rs. 6,500
D
Rs. 5,900
Question 71
Arithmetic

After getting two successive discounts, Seema got a shirt at Rs. 153, for which the marked price was Rs. 200. If the second discount was 15%, the first discount was:

A
20%
B
25%
C
10%
D
15%
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. It is believed that physical exercise is ______ for creating a balance between the body and the mind.

A
increased
B
essential
C
demanding
D
forceful
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Gallant

A
Valiant
B
Courageous
C
Heroic
D
Cowardly
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Discipline
B
Appreciate
C
Guidence
D
Guarantee
Question 75
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’. It didn’t dawn on me until much later that he doesn’t like me.

A
until late
B
till late
C
until much after
D
No substitution required
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Hearty

A
Cordial
B
Aloof
C
Warm
D
Robust
Question 77
Comprehension

Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has the error. India has produce many well-known scientists who have received accolades all over the world.

A
all over the world
B
who have received
C
well-known scientists
D
India has produce
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

A
Democracy
B
Aristocracy
C
Bureaucracy
D
Monarchy
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. ______ of money prevented me from purchasing the house.

A
Limit
B
Short
C
Less
D
Lack
Question 80
Comprehension

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

A
Brood
B
Bundle
C
Bale
D
Bevy
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Coarse

A
Polite
B
Happy
C
Crude
D
Kind
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. Disrupt

A
Disgrace
B
Disagree
C
Discuss
D
Disturb
Question 83
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Did you forgot / to post / the letter / that I gave you?

A
the letter
B
to post
C
Did you forgot
D
that I gave you
Question 84
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’. There are still some sugar in the bowl.

A
is still some sugar
B
are still little sugar
C
No substitution required
D
is still few sugar
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The novel presents a theme of betrayal in a ______ manner.

A
harmful
B
tableful
C
fruitful
D
skilful
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A cold fish

A
An unemotional person
B
A nervous person
C
A boring person
D
A sensitive person
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, select ‘No error’ as your answer. I wants / to borrow your bicycle / for a day.

A
for a day
B
to borrow your bicycle
C
No error
D
I wants
Question 88
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’. Fred and Andrew were training for the Asian games.

A
were being training for
B
No substitution required
C
is training for
D
is being training for
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A building or group of buildings in which religious men live and worship.

A
Monastery
B
Villa
C
Cottage
D
Condo
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Vanish into thin air

A
Dilute entirely
B
Disappear completely
C
Postpone finally
D
Mix permanently
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Glich
B
Glove
C
Glade
D
Gleam
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
flow
B
flowing
C
flows
D
flowed
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
by
B
from
C
through
D
with
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
many
B
most
C
more
D
much
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
one
B
the
C
an
D
a
Question 96
Comprehension

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

A
different
B
peculiar
C
amazing
D
fantastic