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-lawB
BrotherC
HusbandD
FatherQuestion 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
BCFB
DDFC
CDED
ADEQuestion 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
RLMOPGNB
GOMRNLPC
OPGLMRND
PGRNMOLQuestion 4
Logical Reasoning
If ‘–’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘+’ stands for ‘×’, ‘÷’ stands for ‘–’ and ‘×’ stands for ‘+’, then 80 – 20 + 10 ÷ 8 × 10 is equal to:
A
42B
45C
78D
68Question 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
8B
11C
12D
9E
Question Not AttemptedQuestion 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 followsB
Only conclusion I followsC
Only conclusion II followsD
Both the conclusions followQuestion 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
TPJB
TRLC
SOJD
TPKQuestion 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
45B
51C
55D
50Question 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
CB
BC
ED
FE
Question Not AttemptedQuestion 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
ABEJB
UCGKC
OPSXD
EFINQuestion 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. 1,30,000B
Rs. 1,00,000C
Rs. 1,05,000D
Rs. 1,15,000Question 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
TB
RC
UD
QQuestion 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
GJODFSB
GKQHJXC
GKPFGUD
GHOGIXQuestion 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
ChirpB
CroakC
BleatD
GrowlQuestion 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
129B
136C
139D
132Question 17
Logical Reasoning
In a code language, SHOT is coded as 3881540. How will WINE be coded in that language?
A
4615137B
3231592C
4610412D
4691410Question 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
DAISYB
TULIPC
LOTUSD
JASMINEQuestion 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
34B
48C
36D
64Question 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, 4B
5, 3, 1, 4, 2C
1, 5, 3, 4, 2D
3, 1, 5, 4, 2Question 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
CB
FC
AD
DQuestion 22
GK
Which among the following methods do most Indian households use for obtaining safe drinking water?
A
FreezingB
StoringC
RecyclingD
BoilingQuestion 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 trafficB
Agreement between India and Pakistan regarding security and rights of minoritiesC
Agreement between India and Pakistan relating to air servicesD
Agreement for avoidance of double taxation between India and PakistanQuestion 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 CardB
One Nation One CardC
RuPay card Phase ID
RuPay card Phase IIQuestion 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 ChaudharyB
Apurvi ChandelaC
Anjali BhagwatD
Heena SidhuQuestion 27
GK
To whom was the ‘I-League’ trophy handed in 2019-20?
A
United SikkimB
East BengalC
Mohun BaganD
Dempo GoaQuestion 28
GK
The Taj Mahal is located in the city of Agra on the banks of the river __________.
A
ChambalB
GangaC
YamunaD
GhagharaQuestion 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
KeralaB
KarnatakaC
GujaratD
OdishaQuestion 30
GK
Who among the following won the ‘Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity’ in 2020?
A
Imran KhanB
Narendra ModiC
Hussain ZaidiD
Greta ThunbergQuestion 31
GK
Who among the following is the ex-officio chairperson of the National Disaster Management Authority?
A
PresidentB
Home MinisterC
Prime MinisterD
Vice PresidentQuestion 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
44thB
42ndC
40thD
52ndQuestion 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
44B
49C
42D
40Question 34
GK
Where did table tennis originate from?
A
ChinaB
EnglandC
IndiaD
JapanQuestion 35
GK
What is the shallowest part of an ocean showing an average gradient of 1° or even less called?
A
Continental slopeB
Deep sea plainC
Continental shelfD
Oceanic trenchQuestion 36
GK
In which of the following oceans is Torres Strait located?
A
Indian OceanB
Arctic OceanC
Atlantic OceanD
Pacific OceanQuestion 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 2016B
April 2014C
October 2018D
January 2012Question 39
GK
Which of the following states hosts the annual Surajkund crafts fair?
A
Uttar PradeshB
Himachal PradeshC
HaryanaD
UttarakhandQuestion 40
GK
When carbon dioxide is increased in the atmosphere, it leads to ________.
A
Global warmingB
Air pressureC
ConservationD
RainsQuestion 41
GK
Who is the author of the book 'An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India'?
A
Shashi TharoorB
Mira NairC
Arun JaitleyD
Chetan BhagatQuestion 42
GK
Gandhiji organised a satyagraha among cotton mill workers at Ahmedabad in the year_______.
A
1921B
1918C
1929D
1915Question 43
GK
Which of the following dance forms is NOT a classical dance form?
A
KuchipudiB
OdissiC
BurrakathaD
ManipuriQuestion 44
GK
Who among the following was the court poet of Alauddin Khilji who wrote the famous poem 'Hasht Bihisht'?
A
Amir KhusrauB
Chand BardaiC
Agha Hasan AmanatD
HarisenaQuestion 45
GK
What is the other name for Riboflavin?
A
Vitamin B2B
Vitamin AC
Vitamin DD
Vitamin CQuestion 46
GK
The value of all final goods and services produced within a country is called the:
A
GDPB
VATC
IMRD
GSTQuestion 47
Arithmetic
On selling an article for Rs. 984, Arun loses 18%. In order to gain 15%, he must sell it for:
A
Rs. 1,440B
Rs. 1,132C
Rs. 1,265D
Rs. 1,380Question 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
38B
40C
42D
33Question 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. 7,660B
Rs. 6,940C
Rs. 6,760D
Rs. 7, 460Question 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 minutesB
240 minutesC
250 minutesD
200 minutesQuestion 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
1,15,000B
1,50,000C
1,32,500D
1,20,000Question 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
76.42B
40C
60D
45Question 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
16.5B
15C
13.5D
17.5Question 55
Arithmetic
Find the unknown value of 'x' in the proportion (5x + 1) ∶ 3 = (x + 3) ∶ 7
A
1/8B
1/14C
1/17D
1/16Question 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
1,527.30B
1,327.50C
1,237.50D
1,723.50Question 57
Arithmetic
Find the greatest number of four digits which is divisible by 14, 30 and 42.
A
9780B
9880C
9870D
9098Question 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 daysB
12 daysC
8 daysD
14 daysQuestion 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. 8,550B
Rs. 7,500C
Rs. 8,500D
Rs. 7,550Question 60
Arithmetic
A man sold 30 articles for Rs. 100 and gained 20%. The number of articles he bought for Rs. 100 was:
A
28B
24C
36D
32Question 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 \(\frac{1}{8}\) daysB
12 daysC
9 daysD
10 daysQuestion 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
640B
512C
1024D
1000Question 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 ∶ 2B
125 ∶ 8C
8 ∶ 125D
4 ∶ 25Question 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
30B
58C
48D
40Question 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 cmB
56 cmC
81 cmD
45 cmQuestion 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
17B
13C
30D
34Question 67
Arithmetic
The value of {5 - 5 ÷ (10 - 12) × 8 + 9} × 3 + 5 + 5 × 5 ÷ 5 of 5 is:
A
57B
114C
102D
108Question 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
180B
150C
225D
165Question 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. 6000B
Rs. 5,000C
Rs. 6,500D
Rs. 5,900Question 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
increasedB
essentialC
demandingD
forcefulQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Gallant
A
ValiantB
CourageousC
HeroicD
CowardlyQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
DisciplineB
AppreciateC
GuidenceD
GuaranteeQuestion 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 lateB
till lateC
until much afterD
No substitution requiredQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Hearty
A
CordialB
AloofC
WarmD
RobustQuestion 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 worldB
who have receivedC
well-known scientistsD
India has produceQuestion 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
DemocracyB
AristocracyC
BureaucracyD
MonarchyQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. ______ of money prevented me from purchasing the house.
A
LimitB
ShortC
LessD
LackQuestion 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
BroodB
BundleC
BaleD
BevyQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Coarse
A
PoliteB
HappyC
CrudeD
KindQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. Disrupt
A
DisgraceB
DisagreeC
DiscussD
DisturbQuestion 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 letterB
to postC
Did you forgotD
that I gave youQuestion 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 sugarB
are still little sugarC
No substitution requiredD
is still few sugarQuestion 85
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The novel presents a theme of betrayal in a ______ manner.
A
harmfulB
tablefulC
fruitfulD
skilfulQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A cold fish
A
An unemotional personB
A nervous personC
A boring personD
A sensitive personQuestion 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 dayB
to borrow your bicycleC
No errorD
I wantsQuestion 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 forB
No substitution requiredC
is training forD
is being training forQuestion 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
MonasteryB
VillaC
CottageD
CondoQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Vanish into thin air
A
Dilute entirelyB
Disappear completelyC
Postpone finallyD
Mix permanentlyQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
GlichB
GloveC
GladeD
GleamQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1.
A
flowB
flowingC
flowsD
flowedQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2.
A
byB
fromC
throughD
withQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.3.
A
manyB
mostC
moreD
muchQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4.
A
oneB
theC
anD
aQuestion 96
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5.
A
differentB
peculiarC
amazingD
fantastic