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, PC
B
RB, TC
C
RE, TC
D
SA, PD
Question 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
17
B
13
C
14
D
15
Question 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
120
B
135
C
125
D
130
Question 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
612
B
493
C
593
D
603
Question 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
SQSRYK
B
SQRSYK
C
SQRRYK
D
SQSSYK
Question 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
DFGDFP
B
DPDFKF
C
DFGPFP
D
DFGDFK
Question 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 follow
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Only conclusion I follows
D
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Question 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
6
B
2
C
1
D
3
Question 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
9
B
28
C
27
D
14
Question 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
SNW
B
TMW
C
TNW
D
SNX
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
DGJMP
B
TWZCF
C
PSVYB
D
NQTWA
Question 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
Divya
B
Neeta
C
Vinita
D
Alpa
Question 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
31
B
43
C
29
D
37
Question 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 Aunt
B
Maternal Aunt
C
Maternal Uncle
D
Paternal Uncle
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

‘Nephrologist’ is related to ‘Kidney’ in the same way as ‘Cardiologist’ is related to ‘______’

A
Pancreas
B
Lungs
C
Heart
D
Gall bladder
Question 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
158
B
124
C
168
D
186
Question 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
HSC
B
THE
C
HUD
D
HTD
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. Uneventful 2. Uneconomical 3. Unexplained 4. Unexpected 5. Unemployment

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

Politician-writer M Veerappa Moily was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 for his poetry titled ‘Sri Bahubali Ahimsadigvijayam’ in ______.

A
Tamil
B
Telugu
C
Kannada
D
Malayalam
Question 22
GK

Who among the following laid the foundation of independent Awadh dynasty?

A
Chin Qilich Khan
B
Marthanda Varma
C
Saadat Khan
D
Haider Ali
Question 23
GK

Which among the following is the longest river in the Thar Desert?

A
Jhelum
B
Chambal
C
Son
D
Luni
Question 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 Banerjee
B
Justice BV Nagarathna
C
Justice Bela M Trivedi
D
Justice Hima Kohli 
Question 25
GK

The fifth storey of Qutub Minar was built during the reign of:

A
Iltutmish
B
Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
C
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D
Razia Sultan
Question 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
Sovereign
B
Democratic
C
Socialist
D
Secular
Question 27
GK

When did the Hindu Succession Act abandon the rule of primogeniture in India?

A
1956
B
1950
C
1946
D
1960
Question 28
GK

______ is a risk management strategy employed to offset losses in investments by taking an opposite position in a related asset.

A
Scalability
B
Hedging
C
Amortization
D
Collateral
Question 29
GK

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

A
Food from the stomach passes into the small intestine
B
Complete digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats takes place in the small intestine
C
Saliva contains an enzyme called salivary lipase that breaks down starch into simple sugar
D
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 tools
B
ancestors
C
farms
D
bullocks
Question 31
GK

In which state was the Indo-Dutch centre of excellence (CoE) for vegetables and flowers opened in November 2020?

A
Kerala
B
Punjab
C
Telangana
D
Gujarat
Question 32
GK

The '______' is an initiative of the National Bamboo Mission and the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to showcase bamboo products.

A
Indian Gold Collection
B
Indian Bamboo Collection
C
Green Wood Collection
D
Green Gold Collection
Question 33
GK

The inaugural Olympic Congress was organised in the year 1894 in:

A
Stockholm
B
Oslo
C
Paris
D
London
Question 34
GK

In which year was the Indian Industrial and Commercial Congress formed by Indian merchants and industrialists to organise their business interests?

A
1934
B
1909
C
1920
D
1945
Question 35
GK

Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following states?

A
Chhattisgarh
B
Bihar
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Goa
Question 36
GK

Which of the following diseases is caused by the deficiency of haemoglobin?

A
Malaria
B
Anemia
C
Rabies
D
Cholera
Question 37
GK

Who among the following was elected as the speaker of the Bihar Assembly in November 2020?

A
Prem Kumar
B
Vijay Kumar Sinha
C
Awadh Bihari Choudhary
D
Jitan Ram Manjhi
Question 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
Eyes
B
Nose
C
Tongue
D
Skin
Question 40
GK

The founder of Yes Bank is:

A
Rajesh Kapoor
B
Rahul Kumar
C
Prashant Kumar
D
Rana Kapoor
Question 41
GK

Sutirtha Mukherjee is an Indian ______.

A
golfer
B
table tennis player
C
badminton player
D
swimmer
Question 42
GK

Article 76 of the Constitution of India is associated with:

A
Election Commission
B
Supreme Court
C
Attorney General of India
D
Administrative Tribunals
Question 43
GK

Which of the following is a temple in Mangaluru, dedicated to an avatar of Lord Shiva?

A
Mukteshvara Temple
B
Ananta Vasudeva Temple
C
Kadri Manjunatha Temple
D
Gundicha Temple
Question 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 Rai
B
Vikram Limaye
C
Diana Edulji
D
Ramachandra Guha
Question 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
45
B
32
C
40
D
18
Question 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
20,500
B
24,500
C
40,000
D
22,500
Question 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
₹5,000
B
₹4,400
C
₹6,000
D
₹4,000
Question 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 : 3
B
17 : 15
C
9 : 8
D
15 : 13
Question 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
48
B
12
C
24
D
14
Question 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 days
B
8 days
C
6 days
D
5 days
Question 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
0
B
10
C
1
D
5
Question 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
780
B
700
C
800
D
750
Question 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
16.5
B
17.5
C
18
D
19
Question 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
300
B
330
C
320
D
280
Question 56
Arithmetic

A number is decreased by 25% and then increased by 25%. The net percentage increase or decrease is:

A
2.5% decrease
B
6 \(\frac{1}{4}\) % decrease
C
3 \(\frac{2}{3}\) % increase
D
4% decrease
Question 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
19,200
B
20,000
C
24,000
D
18,000
Question 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
24
B
18
C
20
D
12
Question 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
3
B
3.5
C
4
D
4.5
Question 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
20
B
16
C
15
D
60
Question 62
Arithmetic

The value of \(\left[ {6 + 3 \rm \ of \ 7 - 5} \right] \div 2 \rm \ of \ 11\)  is:

A
22
B
11
C
1
D
121
Question 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 km
B
28 km
C
24 km
D
20 km
Question 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
66.5
B
71.76
C
67.74
D
67.8
Question 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
22
B
13
C
16
D
19
Question 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
9
B
12
C
8
D
12.5
Question 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
50,500
B
60,000
C
60,800
D
10,500
Question 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 kg
B
1.8 kg
C
1.5 kg
D
2.5 kg
Question 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
69.2
B
75.5
C
66.5
D
79.2
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The socio-economic policy has been the ______ of much debate

A
Subject
B
talk
C
object
D
concept
Question 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 girls
B
so it should be started early
C
is a primary concern for the country
D
isn't it
Question 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 furious
B
on the road near the shop
C
were wearing masks
D
to see that no one
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Vulnerable

A
Secure
B
Breakable
C
Tender
D
Sensitive
Question 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
restrictions
B
accounts
C
points
D
conditions
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Collection
B
Complaint
C
Coressponding
D
Consolidation
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Teams from all over India ______ in the talent show

A
participated
B
prohibited
C
produced
D
provided
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To beat around the bush

A
To explain something in detail
B
To avoid noticing someone
C
To discuss the main topic
D
To avoid the main issue
Question 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 required
B
the excited
C
exciting
D
an exciting
Question 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
Copy
B
Mimic
C
Repeat
D
Duplicate
Question 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
Opaque
B
Translucent
C
Transparent
D
Crystal
Question 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 her
B
No improvement required
C
are completely her
D
is complete her’s
Question 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
Banish
B
Expel
C
Dismiss
D
Exonerate
Question 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 sit
B
Although we are sitting
C
If we sit
D
No improvement required
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Drop names

A
Delete someone’s name from a list
B
Show disrespect to someone’s name
C
Assume a false name
D
Name famous people to impress others
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Omission
B
Remission
C
Recession
D
Precission
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Alert

A
Aware
B
Active
C
Ready
D
Careless
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Defy

A
Disobey
B
Destroy
C
Abide
D
React
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Stun

A
Shock
B
Trick
C
Joke
D
Jest
Question 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 government
B
The president forced
C
when the people rose up against
D
to leave the country
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
reaction
B
estimate
C
theorem
D
opinion
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
on
B
for
C
by
D
of
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
accepts
B
hears
C
believes
D
listens
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
barely
B
always
C
seldom
D
never
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
advice
B
news
C
lesson
D
caution