SSC-GD 2021 Questions

16 Nov 2021 • Shift 2

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Question 1
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. 20 : 480 :: 25 : ?

A
700
B
725
C
655
D
625
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

‘Experimenter’ is related to ‘Lab’ in the same way as ‘Chef’ is related to ‘_________’.

A
 Cooking
B
Food
C
Dishes
D
 Kitchen
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Six friends are sitting in a straight line. E is 4th from the right. E is between B and D. A is adjacent to B. D is adjacent to C. D is between E and C. F is adjacent to C. Who is sitting between F and D?

A
A
B
E
C
C
D
B
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

If ‘A’ denotes ‘addition’, ‘B’ denotes ‘multiplication’, ‘C’ denotes ‘subtraction’, and ‘D’ denotes ‘division’, then what will be the value of the following expression ? 100 D (1 B 4) A 2 B (13 A 11) C 3 B (17 C 12)

A
52
B
58
C
49
D
60
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Aditi is the daughter of Sanket. Vritti is the daughter of Ankit. Kriti is the mother of Mahi. Neeta is Sanket's wife. Neeta is the mother-in-law of Vritti's mother Kriti. Which of the following statements is NOT correct ?

A
Ankit is the father of Mahi.
B
Vritti is the sister of Mahi.
C
Aditi is the daughter of Neeta.
D
Kriti is the daughter of Sanket.
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

Four number triads have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number triad that is different.

A
(46, 65, 82)
B
(54, 73, 90)
C
 (21, 40, 57)
D
 (39, 48, 75)
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. A _ _ B _ _ A B _ C A _ B B C

A
B, C, A, A, A, B
B
B, A, B, A, C, B
C
A, B, C, A, B, A
D
B, B, C, C, A, B
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'MANGO' is written as 'QERKS' and 'APPLE' is written as 'ETTPI'. How will 'GUAVA' be written in that language?

A
 KYFXF
B
KYGZE
C
KYEZE
D
 KXEZE
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. ZYGOTE : ZYTOGE :: SEQUENCE : ?

A
USQNEEEC
B
USQENCEE
C
SUQNEEEC
D
USNQEEEC
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

If the diagonal of a square is increased by 4 cm, its area increases by 56 cm 2 . Find the ratio of the new area of the square to the initial area of the square.

A
16 : 9
B
13 : 8
C
18 : 11
D
12 : 5
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 5, 9, 18, 34, ? , 95

A
65
B
69
C
63
D
59
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 153, 149, 143, 135, ?

A
131
B
125
C
129
D
127
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. IOM, NTR, SYW, ?

A
XDB
B
JPN
C
NSX
D
OTZ
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, GAME is written as TUZANOVW, and CAR is written as XYZAIJ. How will POST be written in that language ?

A
OQNPRTSV
B
QRPQTUUV
C
KLLMHIGH
D
KLMNJKGH
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Select the dice that can be formed by folding the given sheet along the lines.

A
Only B and D
B
Only B ,C and D
C
Only B
D
Only A and C
Question 16
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. Dermatitis 2. Desistance 3. Derogation 4. Descendant 5. Dereliction

A
 5, 4, 1, 3, 2
B
5, 1, 3, 2, 4
C
5, 2, 1, 3, 4
D
5, 1, 3, 4, 2
Question 17
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
FDB
B
OMK
C
JHF
D
USP
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'PHENYL' is coded as ‘9-11-17-8-5-13’ and 'COLONY' is coded as ‘6-12-13-12-8-5’. How will 'COLONEL' be coded in that language?

A
6-12-12-13-8-17-13
B
6-12-13-12-8-17-13
C
6-12-12-13-8-11-13
D
6-17-12-13-8-13-11
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

O, P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting in a row facing north. U is sitting to the immediate right of T. Q is sitting in between R and O. P, who is on the extreme right, is sitting to the immediate right of O. S is sitting to the immediate left of R. Who is sitting in the middle of the row ?

A
S
B
R
C
T
D
Q
Question 20
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 cats are animals. All animals are plants. Conclusions: I. All cats are plants. II. Some plants are cats. III. Some plants are animals. IV. All animals are cats.

A
Only conclusion I follows.
B
All the conclusions follow.
C
 Only conclusions I, II and III follow.
D
Only conclusions II and III follow.
Question 21
GK

_____ was the residence of the Mughal emperors of India for nearly 200 years until 1857.

A
Jehangir Mahal
B
Red Fort
C
Agra Fort
D
Pari Mahal
Question 22
GK

Who is the author of the book ‘Courts of India: Past to Present’?

A
Shashi Tharoor
B
Satyarth Nayak
C
Jayanta Kalita
D
Ranjan Gogoi
Question 23
GK

Which of the following options gives the correct chronological order of rulers of the Mauryan Empire?

A
Brihadratha - Chandragupta - Bindusara - Ashoka
B
Ashoka - Brihadratha - Chandragupta - Bindusara
C
Chandragupta - Bindusara - Ashoka - Brihadratha
D
Bindusara - Chandragupta - Ashoka - Brihadratha
Question 24
GK

Tvesa Malik is an Indian _____ player.

A
Javelin Throw
B
Golf
C
Weightlifting
D
Gymnastics
Question 25
GK

______ launched the Fit India Mobile App at an event at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi in August 2021.

A
Anurag Singh Thakur
B
Nisith Praman k
C
Ravi Mittal
D
Usha Sharma
Question 26
GK

‘La Liga’ title is associated with _______.

A
 tennis
B
football
C
cricket
D
sprinting
Question 27
GK

Which of the following countries hosted the 13th edition of the 2020 ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup?

A
England
B
South Africa
C
 Australia
D
India
Question 28
GK

Who was appointed as the State Election Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir on October 30, 2020?

A
Kewal Kumar Sharma
B
V Bhaskaran
C
Shatrunjay Kumar Singh
D
Manoj Kumar
Question 29
GK

Who among the following was appointed as the first Municipal Commissioner of Bombay in 1865?

A
William Hunter
B
Charles Atkinson
C
H Fowler
D
Arthur Crawford
Question 30
GK

Which of the following is a biometric-enabled digital service for pensioners launched by the Government of India?

A
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Beema Yojna
B
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojna
C
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna
D
Jeevan Pramaan
Question 31
GK

Which of the following animals breathes through its skin?

A
Frog
B
Rabbit
C
Peacock
D
Deer
Question 32
GK

Which non-metal among the following is poly-atomic?

A
Sulphur
B
Argon
C
Oxygen
D
 Helium
Question 33
GK

In which state is the Hogenakkal Falls located ?

A
 Andhra Pradesh
B
Kerala
C
Maharashtra
D
Tamil Nadu
Question 34
GK

Who became the first Indian Air Force pilot to perform a wingsuit skydive jump? S/he achieved this feat in July 2019.

A
Shital Mahajan Rane
B
Archana Sardana
C
Rachel Thomas
D
Tarun Chaudhri
Question 35
GK

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved a proposal to name a zoological garden at ________ after the freedom fighter and revolutionary Ashfaqullah Khan.

A
Gorakhpur
B
Faizabad
C
Shahjahanpur
D
Ghaziabad
Question 36
GK

Which of the following is the most reactive metal?

A
Silver
B
Aluminium
C
Iron
D
Potassium
Question 37
GK

In which of the following states is the Bhoramdeo temple located, where each year in the last week of March ‘Bhoramdeo Mahotsav’ is celebrated?

A
West Bengal
B
Karnataka
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Chhattisgarh
Question 38
GK

______ was the son of a Chief of the Jnatrika (or Jhatrika) Kshatriya clan.

A
Gautama Buddha
B
Rishabhanath
C
Vardhamana Mahavira
D
Parshvanath
Question 39
GK

Which of the following states won the ‘Best Tableau’ award at the 71st Republic Day parade in January 2020 ?

A
Assam
B
Goa
C
Odisha
D
Uttar Pradesh
Question 40
GK

The acceleration of an object is said to be _______ when an object travels in a straight line and its velocity increases or decreases by an equal amounts in equal intervals of time.          

A
 negative
B
non-uniform
C
uniform
D
positive
Question 41
GK

Which of the following statements about the Mahanadi river is INCORRECT ?

A
It rises in the highlands of Chhattisgarh.
B
It drains into the Arabian Sea.
C
A part of its river basin lies in Maharashtra.
D
It is about 860 km long.
Question 42
GK

The Government of India approved the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PM-JAY) in the year ______.

A
2018
B
2014
C
2019
D
2015
Question 43
GK

The money value of all the final goods and services produced within the country during a particular year is called _________.

A
per capita income
B
net domestic product
C
national Income
D
gross domestic product
Question 44
GK

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right after the 44th Amendment Act, 1978 of Indian Constitution?

A
Right to property
B
Right to equality
C
Right against exploitation
D
Right to religion
Question 45
GK

The Life Insurance Corporation of India Act was passed by the Parliament in the year ______.

A
1956
B
1948
C
1971
D
1965
Question 46
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper has some toys. He sells two-third of the toys at a profit of 35% and the remaining toys at 10% loss. what is his overall percentage of profit?

A
16%
B
20%
C
18%
D
25%
Question 47
Arithmetic

Three numbers are in the ratio 4 : 9 : 13 and their LCM is 2340. Their HCF is:

A
7
B
3
C
4
D
5
Question 48
Arithmetic

If the compound interest on a certain sum of money for two years at 9% p.a. is Rs. 3,762, then the sum is:

A
Rs. 20,000
B
Rs. 18,000
C
Rs. 25,000
D
Rs. 24,000
Question 49
Arithmetic

A sum fetched a simple interest of Rs. 3,040 at the rate of 8% p.a in 5 years. what is the sum?

A
Rs. 8,600
B
Rs.7,600
C
Rs.7,700
D
Rs.6,600
Question 50
Arithmetic

A can do \(\frac{2}{5}\)  of a work in 6 days and B can do 30% of the same work in 3 days. They worked together for 4 days. The remaining work was completed by C alone in 6 days. B and C together can complete 70% of the original work in :

A
\(5\frac{1}{2}\)  days
B
4 days
C
5 days 
D
\(4\frac{1}{2}\)  days
Question 51
Arithmetic

The average of 4, 6, 8, 12 and x is 7 and the average of x, 9, 13, 15 and y is 9. What is the value of 2x - 3y?

A
5
B
3
C
19
D
1
Question 52
Arithmetic

After giving a discount of 20% on the marked price of an article, it is sold for Rs. 120. Had the discount not been given, the profit would have been 20%. What is the cost price of the article?

A
Rs. 120
B
Rs. 130
C
Rs. 100
D
Rs. 125 
Question 53
Arithmetic

A man sells two articles at Rs. 9,180 each. He gains 8% on one article and loses 15% on the other. His overall profit or loss is:

A
Profit 840
B
loss 840
C
loss 940
D
Profit 940
Question 54
Arithmetic

The greatest number that on dividing 2675 and 2320 leaves the reminder 5 and 6 ,respectively is : 

A
168
B
170 
C
187
D
178
Question 55
Arithmetic

The ratio of two numbers is 9 : 5. If 8 is added to the larger number and 4 is subtracted from the smaller number, the greater number becomes twice the smaller number. The larger number is:

A
110
B
104
C
144
D
114
Question 56
Arithmetic

What is the third proportional to 9 and 36?

A
72
B
288
C
144
D
122
Question 57
Arithmetic

Speed of an aircraft is 120 Km /min. this speed in m/sec is:

A
120000
B
12000
C
1200
D
2000
Question 58
Arithmetic

There are two sections A and B of a class, consisting of 38 and 42 students respectively. if the average weight of the students of section A is 55 Kg and that of section B is 32 Kg. find the average weight of all the students in the class.

A
42 Kg
B
42.925 Kg
C
44.925 Kg
D
40.925 Kg
Question 59
Arithmetic

The price of a car increased by 5% while its sales decreased by 16 % What is the percentage change in the total revenue?

A
5% decrease
B
9% increase
C
9% decrease
D
11.8% increase
Question 60
Arithmetic

The ratio of the ages of A, B and C, 5 years ago, was 4 : 5 : 7. The sum of their present ages is 135 years. What will be the sum of the ages (in years) of B and C, 3 years from now?

A
100
B
96
C
106
D
112
Question 61
Arithmetic

If the sides of the triangle measure 21 cm, 35 cm and 28 cm. what is the measure of its in radius ? (in cm)

A
8 cm
B
7 cm
C
21 cm
D
9 cm
Question 62
Arithmetic

Two trains start from places A and B. respectively, and travel towards each other at the speeds of 60 km/h and 50 km/h. respectively. By the time they meet, the faster train has travelled 110 km more than the slower train. What is the distance between A and B?

A
1100 Km
B
1200 Km
C
1150 Km
D
1210 Km
Question 63
Arithmetic

The sides of a triangular park are 96 m. 110 m and 146 m. its area is equal to the area of a field in the shape of a rhombus, the one of whose diagonals is 60 m. The length(in m) of its other diagonal is:

A
176
B
132
C
218
D
88
Question 64
Arithmetic

A discount of 20% on the price of an article is the same as discount of 25% on the price of another article. The prices of the two articles will be respectively.

A
Rs. 40 and  Rs.  50
B
Rs. 60 and  Rs. 50
C
Rs. 50 and Rs. 40 
D
Rs. 50 and  Rs.  60
Question 65
Arithmetic

The amount of certain sum in 3 years at simple interest at x% p.a is Rs. 5.472 and the amount of the same sum is \(7\frac{1}{2}\)  years at the same rate, at simple interest is Rs. 6,930. the value of x is:

A
7.2
B
8.5
C
8
D
6.5
Question 66
Arithmetic

A dealer sold an article at a loss of 4%. Had he sold it for Rs. 120 more, he would have gained 8%. To gain 11% he should sell the article for?

A
Rs. 1,110
B
Rs. 1,200
C
Rs. 1,320
D
Rs. 1,210
Question 67
Arithmetic

The value of 42 ÷ 9  of 6 - [64 ÷ 48 × 3 -15 ÷ 8 × ( 11 - 17 ) ÷ 9 ] ÷ 14 is :

A
\(\frac{{19}}{{36}}\)
B
\(\frac{7}{{18}}\)
C
\(\frac{{29}}{{72}}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{{12}}\)
Question 68
Arithmetic

A and B can complete a piece of work in 120 days. B and C can complete it in 150 days, and A and C can complete it in 200 days. In hoe many days can B alone complete two-fifths of the same work ?

A
200
B
100
C
80 
D
175 
Question 69
Arithmetic

solve the following: 523 + 523 × 523 ÷ 523

A
1005
B
1235
C
1542
D
1046
Question 70
Arithmetic

Vignesh spends 42% of his monthly salary on food, 16% on house rent, 11% on entertainment and 7% on conveyance. But due to some family function, he has to borrow Rs. 12,000 from a money leader to meet the expenses of Rs. 18,000 What is his monthly salary?

A
Rs. 20,000
B
Rs.  24,000
C
Rs. 3 0,000
D
Rs.  25,000
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. Besides generating revenue, tourism brings a break from the ceremony of daily life.

A
scrutiny
B
symphony
C
monotony    
D
company
Question 72
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The most important / of all my goals / are to/ learn English.

A
of all my goals
B
The most important
C
are to
D
learn English
Question 73
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I wish / I am / the Principal / of the school!

A
I wish
B
of the school
C
I am
D
the principal
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The government should take steps to ______ pollution.

A
control
B
convey
C
conduct
D
consume
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. The new President has bring in many reforms.

A
No improvement required
B
brought about
C
bring up
D
brought out
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Many fish swimming together

A
Shoal
B
Bevy
C
Brood
D
Flock
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To be on the same page

A
To be published together
B
To read a book together
C
To understand what the other says
D
To agree on something
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Tickled pink

A
Fond of pink
B
Very sensitive
C
Very pleased
D
Easily teased
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who supervises during an examination

A
Invigilator
B
Examinee
C
Principal
D
Administrator
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Wistle
B
Cereal
C
Tunnel
D
Rustle
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. AMPLE

A
Sparse
B
Sufficient
C
Limited
D
Scarce
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the correctly spelt word.

A
Asassisnation
B
Bureaucracy
C
Philianthropist
D
Peadeatrician
Question 83
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. We’ll look at / your pet / when you go / on a vacation.

A
We’ll look at
B
on a vacation
C
when you go
D
your pet
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Submissive

A
Adamant
B
Obdurate
C
Obedient
D
Obstinate
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She ______ why I had not sent her an invitation.

A
granted
B
enquired
C
desired
D
denied
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Fictitious

A
False
B
Factual
C
Imaginative
D
Subjective
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. My sister bought the ______ watch.

A
antipathy
B
colloquial
C
antilocal
D
antique
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Spellbound

A
Amazed
B
Captivated
C
Enthralled
D
Disenchanted
Question 89
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 condition of the house had been so deteriorated from lack of maintenance that nobody wanted to purchase it.

A
No substitution required
B
was deteriorating
C
was so deteriorated
D
had so deteriorated
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who collects coins

A
Fatalist
B
Philatelist
C
Numismatist
D
Anthropologist
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
in expression
B
to expressing
C
for expression
D
of expression
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
nothing
B
everything
C
anything
D
each thing
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
should be often judged
B
are often judged
C
have been often judged
D
judged often
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
as
B
while
C
where
D
when
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
appear
B
see
C
expose
D
look