SSC-GD 2021 Questions
17 Nov 2021 • Shift 2
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Question 1
Logical Reasoning
Twelve friends are sitting in two parallel lines. There are 6 people sitting in each row and facing a person of the other row. In row 1, A, B, C, D, E and F are seated and all of them are facing north. In row 2, O, P, Q, R, S and T are seated and all of them are facing south but not necessarily in the same order. C, is third to the right of B. C is not an immediate neighbour to either E or A. P is third to the left of S. Neither P nor S are sitting at the extreme ends of any row. F, faces O, who is second to the right of T, and T is not an immediate neighbour to S. Only two people are sitting between Q and T. A, is not facing R. Which of the following pairs could be sitting at the extreme ends?
A
SB, PCB
RB, TCC
RE, TCD
SA, PDQuestion 2
Logical Reasoning
A number is subtracted from 4 times of it and then, the number obtained is added to its (the resultant’s) next number. If this gives the answer as 91, what was the original number?
A
17B
13C
14D
15Question 3
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 15, 45, 75, 105, ?
A
120B
135C
125D
130Question 4
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 14, 33, 71, 147, 299, ?
A
612B
493C
593D
603Question 5
Logical Reasoning
Which two signs need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct? 16 ÷ 32 × 128 + 9 – 17 = – 4
A
× and –B
÷ and +C
× and ÷D
+ and –Question 6
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘SINGER’ is written as ‘TKROUX’. How will ‘ROOKIE’ be written in that language?
A
SQSRYKB
SQRSYKC
SQRRYKD
SQSSYKQuestion 7
Logical Reasoning
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. G _ _ P K _ D F _ K G D _ _ K
A
DFGDFPB
DPDFKFC
DFGPFPD
DFGDFKQuestion 8
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘DESK’ is coded as ‘@#+%’ and ‘RAIN’ is coded as ‘$-×*’. How will ‘RISK’ be coded in that language?
A
$×+%B
+-÷%C
#+%@D
S#%×Question 9
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: All M. Tech students are engineers. All LLM students are lawyers. Conclusions: I. All lawyers are LLM students. II. All engineers are M. Tech students
A
Both conclusions I and II followB
Only conclusion II followsC
Only conclusion I followsD
Neither conclusion I nor II followsQuestion 10
Logical Reasoning
Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one having '4'.
A
6B
2C
1D
3Question 11
Logical Reasoning
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 81 33 56 3 6 4 54 11 ?
A
9B
28C
27D
14Question 12
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. RKM : VFS :: PSQ : ?
A
SNWB
TMWC
TNWD
SNXQuestion 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
DGJMPB
TWZCFC
PSVYBD
NQTWAQuestion 14
Logical Reasoning
Neeta, Vinita, Satya, Kamini, Divya and Alpa are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. Alpa is to the immediate right of Vinita. Kamini is between Neeta and Satya. Divya is between Neeta and Vinita. Who is sitting third to the left of Satya?
A
DivyaB
NeetaC
VinitaD
AlpaQuestion 15
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. 77 : 11 :: 259 : ?
A
31B
43C
29D
37Question 16
Logical Reasoning
C is the brother of B and D is the grandfather of E. B is the daughter-in-law of D and A is the father of E. How is C related to E?
A
Paternal AuntB
Maternal AuntC
Maternal UncleD
Paternal UncleQuestion 17
Logical Reasoning
‘Nephrologist’ is related to ‘Kidney’ in the same way as ‘Cardiologist’ is related to ‘______’
A
PancreasB
LungsC
HeartD
Gall bladderQuestion 18
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, COACH is coded as 90, and POST is coded as 210. How will NOISE be coded in that language?
A
158B
124C
168D
186Question 19
Logical Reasoning
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. BKR, DNV, FQZ, ?, JWH
A
HSCB
THEC
HUDD
HTDQuestion 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. Uneventful 2. Uneconomical 3. Unexplained 4. Unexpected 5. Unemployment
A
2, 5, 3, 4, 1B
2, 5, 1, 3, 4C
2, 5, 1, 4, 3D
3, 5, 1, 4, 2Question 21
GK
Politician-writer M Veerappa Moily was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 for his poetry titled ‘Sri Bahubali Ahimsadigvijayam’ in ______.
A
TamilB
TeluguC
KannadaD
MalayalamQuestion 22
GK
Who among the following laid the foundation of independent Awadh dynasty?
A
Chin Qilich KhanB
Marthanda VarmaC
Saadat KhanD
Haider AliQuestion 23
GK
Which among the following is the longest river in the Thar Desert?
A
JhelumB
ChambalC
SonD
LuniQuestion 24
GK
Which of the following persons was NOT amongst the female judges sworn in as judges of the Supreme Court of India on 31 st August 2021?
A
Justice Indira BanerjeeB
Justice BV NagarathnaC
Justice Bela M TrivediD
Justice Hima Kohli Question 25
GK
The fifth storey of Qutub Minar was built during the reign of:
A
IltutmishB
Mohammad-bin-TughlaqC
Firoz Shah TughlaqD
Razia SultanQuestion 26
GK
Which of the following words in the Preamble to the Constitution describes India as a country having complete political freedom and being the supreme authority?
A
SovereignB
DemocraticC
SocialistD
SecularQuestion 27
GK
When did the Hindu Succession Act abandon the rule of primogeniture in India?
A
1956B
1950C
1946D
1960Question 28
GK
______ is a risk management strategy employed to offset losses in investments by taking an opposite position in a related asset.
A
ScalabilityB
HedgingC
AmortizationD
CollateralQuestion 29
GK
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
A
Food from the stomach passes into the small intestineB
Complete digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats takes place in the small intestineC
Saliva contains an enzyme called salivary lipase that breaks down starch into simple sugarD
Food enters the stomach through the oesophagus (esophagus)Question 30
GK
Farmers in some parts of India celebrate the Pola festival by worshiping their _____.
A
farm toolsB
ancestorsC
farmsD
bullocksQuestion 31
GK
In which state was the Indo-Dutch centre of excellence (CoE) for vegetables and flowers opened in November 2020?
A
KeralaB
PunjabC
TelanganaD
GujaratQuestion 32
GK
The '______' is an initiative of the National Bamboo Mission and the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to showcase bamboo products.
A
Indian Gold CollectionB
Indian Bamboo CollectionC
Green Wood CollectionD
Green Gold CollectionQuestion 33
GK
The inaugural Olympic Congress was organised in the year 1894 in:
A
StockholmB
OsloC
ParisD
LondonQuestion 34
GK
In which year was the Indian Industrial and Commercial Congress formed by Indian merchants and industrialists to organise their business interests?
A
1934B
1909C
1920D
1945Question 35
GK
Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following states?
A
ChhattisgarhB
BiharC
Uttar PradeshD
GoaQuestion 36
GK
Which of the following diseases is caused by the deficiency of haemoglobin?
A
MalariaB
AnemiaC
RabiesD
CholeraQuestion 37
GK
Who among the following was elected as the speaker of the Bihar Assembly in November 2020?
A
Prem KumarB
Vijay Kumar SinhaC
Awadh Bihari ChoudharyD
Jitan Ram ManjhiQuestion 38
GK
Which of the following awards did Virat Kohli win in December 2020?
A
ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Decade B
ICC Men’s T20 Cricketer of the Decade C
ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Decade D
ICC Spirit of Cricket Award of the Decade Question 39
GK
Which of the following parts of the human body contains gustatory receptors?
A
EyesB
NoseC
TongueD
SkinQuestion 40
GK
The founder of Yes Bank is:
A
Rajesh KapoorB
Rahul KumarC
Prashant KumarD
Rana KapoorQuestion 41
GK
Sutirtha Mukherjee is an Indian ______.
A
golferB
table tennis playerC
badminton playerD
swimmerQuestion 42
GK
Article 76 of the Constitution of India is associated with:
A
Election CommissionB
Supreme CourtC
Attorney General of IndiaD
Administrative TribunalsQuestion 43
GK
Which of the following is a temple in Mangaluru, dedicated to an avatar of Lord Shiva?
A
Mukteshvara TempleB
Ananta Vasudeva TempleC
Kadri Manjunatha TempleD
Gundicha TempleQuestion 44
GK
‘The Commonwealth of Cricket: A Lifelong Love Affair with the Most Subtle and Sophisticated Game Known to Humankind’ is a book written by _____.
A
Vinod RaiB
Vikram LimayeC
Diana EduljiD
Ramachandra GuhaQuestion 45
GK
Which of the following taxes was introduced in India to achieve the goal of 'One Nation, One Tax, One Market'?
A
Goods and Services Tax B
Union Excise Duty C
Custom Duty D
Security Transaction Tax Question 46
Arithmetic
12 spherical balls of radius 10 cm are dropped in a bucket that is full of water up to the brim. The water that flowed out is collected in a cylindrical jar of radius 20 cm. What is the height (in cm) of water in the jar? (Take \(\pi = \frac{{22}}{7}\) )
A
45B
32C
40D
18Question 47
Arithmetic
The difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on a certain sum at 8% per annum for 2 years is ₹144. What is the amount (in ₹)?
A
20,500B
24,500C
40,000D
22,500Question 48
Arithmetic
After applying successive discounts of 10% and 5% on the marked price of an article, it was sold ₹3,420. Find the marked price of the article.
A
₹5,000B
₹4,400C
₹6,000D
₹4,000Question 49
Arithmetic
The sum of two numbers m and n is 84 (m > n) and their difference is 6. What is the ratio of the two numbers?
A
4 : 3B
17 : 15C
9 : 8D
15 : 13Question 50
Arithmetic
Soni and Gita together can complete a job in 8 h and Gita alone can complete the job in 12 h. In how many hours can Soni alone complete the job?
A
48B
12C
24D
14Question 51
Arithmetic
A can do certain piece of work in 20 days. B is 25% more efficient than A, and C is 20% more efficient than B. A and C work together for 5 days. B alone will complete the remaining work in:
A
9 daysB
8 daysC
6 daysD
5 daysQuestion 52
Arithmetic
The value of \(75 \div 30 - \frac{3}{4}of\left( {\frac{5}{7} \div \frac{9}{{14}}} \right) - \left( {3\frac{1}{3} - 1\frac{2}{3}} \right)\) is:
A
0B
10C
1D
5Question 53
Arithmetic
A trader sells an item for ₹805 after offering a discount of 12.5% on its marked price. Had he not offered the discount, he would have earned a profit of 15%. What is the cost price (in ₹) of the item?
A
780B
700C
800D
750Question 54
Arithmetic
The marked price of an article is ₹450. It is sold for ₹267.30, after offering three successive discounts of 10%, x%, and 20%. What is the value of x?
A
16.5B
17.5C
18D
19Question 55
Arithmetic
P sold a lamp to Q at a profit of 20%. Later, Q sold the lamp to P at a profit of 30%, thereby making a profit of ₹108. How much (in ₹) did P pay originally for the lamp?
A
300B
330C
320D
280Question 56
Arithmetic
A number is decreased by 25% and then increased by 25%. The net percentage increase or decrease is:
A
2.5% decreaseB
6 \(\frac{1}{4}\) % decreaseC
3 \(\frac{2}{3}\) % increaseD
4% decreaseQuestion 57
Arithmetic
The ratio of the incomes of A and B is 4 : 5 and the ratio of their expenditures is 2 : 3. If A and B saves ₹7,200 and ₹6,000, respectively, then the income (in ₹) of A is:
A
19,200B
20,000C
24,000D
18,000Question 58
Arithmetic
By selling an article for ₹170, a man loses 15%. What per cent will he gain or lose, if he sells it form ₹206.40?
A
Loss, 1.6%B
Loss, 3.2%C
Gain, 3.2%D
Gain, 1.6%Question 59
Arithmetic
Seema is younger than Reema by 8 years. If 4 years back, their ages were in the ratio 1 : 2, then the age (in years) of Seema after 6 years from now will be:
A
24B
18C
20D
12Question 60
Arithmetic
The speed of a boat in still water is 10 km/h. The time taken by the boat to go 35 km downstream is 1.25 times the time taken by it to go 14 km upstream. How much time (in hours) will it take to go 60 km downstream?
A
3B
3.5C
4D
4.5Question 61
Arithmetic
The least number of square tiles required to pave the floor of a room with dimensions 15 meters and 12 meters will be:
A
20B
16C
15D
60Question 62
Arithmetic
The value of \(\left[ {6 + 3 \rm \ of \ 7 - 5} \right] \div 2 \rm \ of \ 11\) is:
A
22B
11C
1D
121Question 63
Arithmetic
Raghu and Raman start together to walk a certain equal distance at a speed of 10 km/h and 8 km/h, respectively. Raghu arrives 30 minutes before Raman arrives. Find the distance between the start and the end point.
A
25 kmB
28 kmC
24 kmD
20 kmQuestion 64
Arithmetic
The average weight of 24 persons in a group is 72 kg. If 3 persons with average weight 78 kg leave the group and 4 persons of average weight 75 kg join the group, then what will be the average weight (in kg) of the persons in the group now?
A
66.5B
71.76C
67.74D
67.8Question 65
Arithmetic
Let x be a number between 1420 and 1780 such that then x is divided by 10, 15, 24 and 32, the remainder in each case is 7. The sum of the digits of x is:
A
22B
13C
16D
19Question 66
Arithmetic
A certain sum amounts to ₹8,640 in 2 years at simple interest and to ₹9,720 in 3 years. The sum (in ₹) and the rate of interest p.a., respectively, are:
A
₹6,450 and 15%B
₹6,450 and 16 \(\frac{2}{3}\) %C
₹6,480 and 16 \(\frac{2}{3}\) %D
₹6,480 and 15 %Question 67
Arithmetic
Three solid metallic cubes of sides 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm respectively, were melted to form a new solid cube. Find the side (in cm) of the new solid cube.
A
9B
12C
8D
12.5Question 68
Arithmetic
The difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on a certain sum at 5% per annum for 2 years is ₹152. What is the amount (in ₹)?
A
50,500B
60,000C
60,800D
10,500Question 69
Arithmetic
The average weight of 56 students in a group is 55 kg. If 12 students of average weight 60 kg leave and 6 students of average weight 52.5 kg join the group, then the average weight of the remaining students in the group decreased by:
A
2 kgB
1.8 kgC
1.5 kgD
2.5 kgQuestion 70
Arithmetic
The speed of train is 110 km/h. It is increased by 20% and then runs at uniform speed. The train driver sees the 'Slow Down' sign, So he reduces the speed of train by 40% of the speed at that moment. What is the final speed(in km/h, correct to one decimal place) of the train?
A
69.2B
75.5C
66.5D
79.2Question 71
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The socio-economic policy has been the ______ of much debate
A
SubjectB
talkC
objectD
conceptQuestion 72
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The education of girls / is a primary concern for the country, / so it should be started early, / isn’t it?
A
The education of girlsB
so it should be started earlyC
is a primary concern for the countryD
isn't itQuestion 73
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The lady was furious / to see that no one / were wearing masks / on the road near the shop.
A
The lady was furiousB
on the road near the shopC
were wearing masksD
to see that no oneQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Vulnerable
A
SecureB
BreakableC
TenderD
SensitiveQuestion 75
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. For a member to borrow money from the association, three ______ need to be met.
A
restrictionsB
accountsC
pointsD
conditionsQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
CollectionB
ComplaintC
CoresspondingD
ConsolidationQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Teams from all over India ______ in the talent show
A
participatedB
prohibitedC
producedD
providedQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To beat around the bush
A
To explain something in detailB
To avoid noticing someoneC
To discuss the main topicD
To avoid the main issueQuestion 79
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 movie theatre is a excited place where people can relax and enjoy the experience.
A
No improvement requiredB
the excitedC
excitingD
an excitingQuestion 80
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Imitate someone’s action or words in order to entertain or ridicule
A
CopyB
MimicC
RepeatD
DuplicateQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An object through which we cannot see at all
A
OpaqueB
TranslucentC
TransparentD
CrystalQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. The decision to become a doctor is completely hers
A
is completely herB
No improvement requiredC
are completely herD
is complete her’sQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Release someone from a duty or obligation
A
BanishB
ExpelC
DismissD
ExonerateQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. Unless we sat in an incorrect posture, we may strain our back.
A
Until we sitB
Although we are sittingC
If we sitD
No improvement requiredQuestion 85
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Drop names
A
Delete someone’s name from a listB
Show disrespect to someone’s nameC
Assume a false nameD
Name famous people to impress othersQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
OmissionB
RemissionC
RecessionD
PrecissionQuestion 87
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Alert
A
AwareB
ActiveC
ReadyD
CarelessQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Defy
A
DisobeyB
DestroyC
AbideD
ReactQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Stun
A
ShockB
TrickC
JokeD
JestQuestion 90
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The president forced / to leave the country / when the people rose up against / the government.
A
the governmentB
The president forcedC
when the people rose up againstD
to leave the countryQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no.1.
A
reactionB
estimateC
theoremD
opinionQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no.2.
A
onB
forC
byD
ofQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no.3.
A
acceptsB
hearsC
believesD
listensQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no.4.
A
barelyB
alwaysC
seldomD
neverQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no.5.
A
adviceB
newsC
lessonD
caution