SSC-GD 2021 Questions

17 Nov 2021 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, HIDDEN is written as IJECDM. How will FELLOW be written as in that language ?

A
EDKKNU
B
EDKMPZ
C
GFMMPZ
D
GFMKNV
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

What is the difference between the compound interest on ₹40,000 at 20% per annum compounded half - yearly and compounded quarterly for a period of one year ?

A
₹ 320.25
B
₹ 8,400
C
₹ 8,620.25
D
₹ 220.25
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. T _ D S _ R _ S T R D _ T _ D S _ R _ S

A
R, T, D, T, R, D, T
B
D, T, D, S, S, S, T
C
R, T, D, S, R, T, D
D
D, T, R, S, R, T, D
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Six people, F, G, H, I, J and K , are standing opposite to each other in a circle, facing towards the center. F and G are adjacent to each other. F and K are opposite to each other. H is opposite to I. J is opposite to G. K is second to the left of H. Who is standing between F and I ?

A
K
B
J
C
H
D
G
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

If 'P' denotes 'addition', 'D' denotes 'subtraction', 'S' denotes 'multiplication', and 'V' denotes 'division', then what will be the value of the following expression ? 15 S 2 P 2 (11 S 2) D 75 V 15 D 4 (9 S 4)

A
-75
B
75
C
85
D
-85
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'TWO' is coded as '3' and 'FIVE' is coded as '4'. How will 'EIGHT' be coded in that language ?

A
7
B
9
C
5
D
8
Question 7
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. 15 : 231 :: 16 : ?

A
251
B
256
C
260
D
262
Question 8
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. Manager 2. Manicure 3. Manner 4. Mammal 5. Mandible

A
3, 4, 2, 1, 5
B
 4, 1, 5, 2, 3
C
1, 4, 5, 2, 3
D
4, 1, 5, 3, 2
Question 9
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
YUSR
B
GDBA
C
IFDC
D
ZWUT
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

'Printer' is related to 'Hardware' in the same way as 'Web Browser' is related to '________'.

A
Google Chrome
B
Software
C
Windows
D
Operating system
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

'P × Q' means 'P is the wife of Q'. 'P + Q' means 'P is the father of Q'. 'P ÷ Q' means 'P is the daughter of Q'. 'P - Q' means 'P is the son of Q'. How is E related to I in the expression 'E ÷ F + G - H ÷ I' ?

A
Daughter - in - law
B
sister
C
Granddaughter
D
Grandson
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

Eleven people are sitting across a rectangular table. Four persons are sitting on each longest side of the table. Boss is sitting alone at one side of the table. N and O are sitting beside each other on one of the shortest side of table. H is sitting opposite to E and between G and N. A is sitting opposite to C and between M and D. B is opposite to D and between C and G. F is sitting opposite to G. Who among them is a Boss ?

A
F
B
M
C
A
D
G
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 15 30  33 16  26  19 62  112  ?

A
124
B
128
C
117
D
104
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 37, 41, 50, 66, ?

A
101
B
91
C
85
D
97
Question 15
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. FEW : GYH :: YOU : ?

A
QAW
B
WQA
C
QWA
D
AQW
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

If 'white' is called 'black', 'black' is called 'grey', 'grey' is called 'red', 'red' is called 'green', 'green' is called 'blue' and 'blue' is called 'yellow', then what will be the colour of 'Stop' signal light?

A
Blue
B
Green
C
Grey
D
Yellow
Question 17
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 flowers are tulips. 2. No tulips are whites. Conclusions : I. All tulips are flowers. II. Some tulips are whites.

A
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
B
Both the conclusions follow.
C
Only conclusion II follows.
D
Only conclusion I follows.
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter - cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. BFI, EIL, HLO, KOR, ?

A
HNM
B
QSV
C
LPS
D
NRU
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 128, 109, ? , 77, 64, 53, 44

A
88
B
81
C
92
D
100
Question 20
GK

The statutory power for exchange control was provided to Reserve Bank of India by the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) of _______, which was subsequently replaced by a more comprehensive Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973.

A
1953
B
1947
C
1967
D
1963
Question 21
GK

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding 'Spring tides'?

A
These tides are the highest.
B
These tides are the lowest.
C
These tides occur on new moon days.
D
These tides occur during full moon days.
Question 22
GK

Which of the following states announced the setting up of a 'Gau Cabinet' in November 2020 for the protection and promotion of cattle?

A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Chhattisgarh
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Bihar
Question 23
GK

The last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was imprisoned in Rangoon jail by the British in the year _______.

A
1885
B
1858
C
1826
D
1862
Question 24
GK

The book 'Kashmir's Untold Story : Declassified' was written by :

A
Iqbal Chand Malhotra and Maroof Raza
B
C Uday Bhaskar and G D Bakshi
C
Karan Thapar and Shobhaa De
D
Nandita Haksar and Arundhati Roy
Question 25
GK

When is the Indian Armed Forces Veterans Day observed annually ?

A
15 July
B
5 December
C
14 January
D
26 October
Question 26
GK

When did the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 come into effect ?

A
June 2020
B
December 2019
C
January 2020
D
March 2020
Question 27
GK

Mahashay Dharampal Gulati, who passed away in December 2020, was the owner of iconic spice brand _______.

A
Badshah
B
MDH
C
Everest
D
Catch
Question 28
GK

The National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993, was repealed by The National Commission for Backward Classes (Repeal) Act in the year _______.

A
2019
B
2018
C
2017
D
2016
Question 29
GK

Who among the following cricketers won the Orange Cap in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 ?

A
K L Rahul
B
Jimmy Neesham
C
Virat Kohli
D
M S Dhoni
Question 30
GK

Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi and captured Delhi and Agra in the year _______.

A
1526
B
1694
C
1467
D
1372
Question 31
GK

Which of the following dynasties was NOT a part of the Delhi Sultanate ?

A
Lodhi
B
Khilji
C
Sur
D
Slave
Question 32
GK

What is the dominant substance that makes up the hair, nails and the top layer of skin in the human body ?

A
Laminin
B
Collagen
C
Keratin
D
F bronectin
Question 33
GK

_______ became the first Indian to win a singles match at the US open in seven years in September 2020.

A
Sumit Nagal
B
Purav Raja
C
Divij Sharan
D
Yuki Bhambri
Question 34
GK

Besides banks, the other formal major source of cheap credit in rural areas, are :

A
money lenders
B
zamindars
C
the cooperative societies
D
friends and relatives
Question 35
GK

Which of the following states is associated with the dance drama folk theatre from 'Yakshagana'?

A
Karnataka
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Telangana
D
Kerala
Question 36
GK

Which of the following chemicals is used to cause artificial rain (cloud seeding)?

A
Hydrogen bromide
B
Silver iodide
C
Silver oxide
D
Aluminium sulphide
Question 37
GK

Who among the following won the Men's Singles event at the US Open 2020 ?

A
Alexander Zverev
B
Novak Djokovic
C
Dominic Thiem
D
Bruno Soares
Question 38
GK

Jwala Gutta is an Indian professional _______ player.

A
football
B
table tennis
C
tennis
D
badminton
Question 39
GK

Which among the following terms denotes to the hilly parts of the Karnataka plateau?

A
Bugyals
B
Terai
C
Malnad
D
Bets
Question 40
GK

As per Census 2011 which one of the following states does NOT fall in the Empowered Action Group (EAG) states ?

A
Rajasthan
B
Jharkhand
C
Bihar
D
Punjab
Question 41
GK

In which of the following years was the Buddhist Chanting of Ladakh included in the UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage ?

A
2014
B
2012
C
2016
D
2013
Question 42
GK

The battle of Kohima was fought in 1944 between :

A
Japanese forces and Communist Chinese forces
B
Royal Burmese Army and British Indian Army
C
Imperial Japanese forces and British Indian forces
D
Chinese forces and British Indian forces
Question 43
GK

A sphygmomanometer is used to measure which of the following?

A
Electric current
B
Humidity
C
Wind
D
Blood pressure
Question 44
GK

_______ tax is imposed on transactions that have a negative externality; for example, pollution.

A
Tobin
B
Pigovian
C
Customs
D
CTT
Question 45
Arithmetic

The ratio of the number of men and women in a company is 5 : 4. If the number of men and women increase by 16% and 15%, respectively, then what will be the new ratio of men and women ?

A
29 : 33
B
29 : 23
C
33 : 29
D
23 : 29
Question 46
Arithmetic

What number must be added to each of the numbers 15, 9 and 5 so that the resulting numbers may be in a continued proportion ?

A
5
B
4
C
3
D
2
Question 47
Arithmetic

If the selling price of an article is ₹ 900 and the discount is 40%, then find its marked price (in ₹).

A
1,200
B
1,500
C
1,600
D
800
Question 48
Arithmetic

Rameshwar deposited a part of ₹ 3,28,000 in a bank in the name of his daughter aged 18 years, and the balance in the name of his son aged 19 years in such away that they both receive equal amounts when they become 21 years of age. If the bank gives compound interest at 5% per annum, then how much did he invest in the name of his daughter ?

A
₹ 1,57,000
B
₹ 1,58,000
C
₹ 1,60,000
D
₹ 1,56,000
Question 49
Arithmetic

The value of 3 × 4 ÷ 3 of 24 - 3 ÷ 2 × (3 - 4) × 2 + 6 ÷ 4 of 3 is :

A
-3 \(\frac{2}{3}\)
B
2 \(\frac{1}{3}\)
C
-2 \(\frac{1}{3}\)
D
3 \(\frac{2}{3}\)
Question 50
Arithmetic

If the number 6523678pq is divisible by 99, the missing digits p and q are :

A
p = 4, q = 4
B
p = 6, q = 2
C
p = 2, q = 6
D
p = 3, q = 5
Question 51
Arithmetic

The area of the floor of a cubical room is 192 m 2 . The length of the longest rod that can be kept in that room is :

A
18 m
B
22 m
C
24 m
D
26 m
Question 52
Arithmetic

The average weight of 6 persons increases by 1.5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them who was weighing 65 kg. What is the weight of the new person ?

A
66.5 kg
B
74 kg
C
76 kg
D
75.5 kg
Question 53
Arithmetic

Simplify the following expression. \(\frac{312\div26 + 60 \div (42 - 55 of 4 \div 10) \times 2}{9 + (12 - 2 of 4)}\)

A
\(\frac{6}{169}\)
B
1  \(\frac{1}{26}\)
C
\(-\frac{144}{169}\)
D
 1  \(\frac{5}{13}\)
Question 54
Arithmetic

By selling an article for ₹254.38, there is a gain of 10.6%. If it is sold for ₹224.25, then the loss/gain percentage will be :

A
loss, 2.5%
B
gain, 2.5%
C
gain, 5%
D
loss, 5%
Question 55
Arithmetic

Two successive discounts, with the first being 10%, were given on an article having the marked price of ₹ 7,500. Finally, it was sold for ₹ 5,805. What percent was the second discount ?

A
12%
B
15%
C
16%
D
14%
Question 56
Arithmetic

If a 10 - digit number 643x1145y2 is divisible by 88, then the value of (2x - 3y) for the largest value of y is :

A
15
B
27
C
-15
D
-27
Question 57
Arithmetic

What is the difference between the compound interest on ₹3,000 for 1 year at 5% per annum compounded yearly and that compounded half - yearly ?

A
₹ 1 \(\frac{22}{25}\)
B
₹ 1 \(\frac{7}{8}\)
C
₹ 1 \(\frac{13}{15}\)
D
₹ 1 \(\frac{6}{7}\)
Question 58
Arithmetic

If the height of a right circular cone is 24 m and its slant height is 30 m, then what is the area of its curved surface ? (Use π = \(\frac{22}{7}\) )

A
1697.143 m 2
B
1377.423 m 2
C
1778.654 m 2
D
1267.435 m 2
Question 59
Arithmetic

A, B and C can complete a work in 60, 30 and 20 days, respectively. In how many days can A complete the work if he is assisted by B and C together on every fifth day ?

A
25
B
30
C
15
D
35
Question 60
Arithmetic

By selling 40 dozen bananas for ₹ 1,440, a man gains 20%. In order to gain 30%, for how much should he sell 20 dozen bananas ?

A
₹ 780
B
₹ 1,560
C
₹ 936
D
₹ 720
Question 61
Arithmetic

The amount obtained by investing a certain sum at r% p.a. for 3 years at simple interest is equal to the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate for 19 years. What is the value of r ?

A
6.25
B
5.75
C
4
D
8
Question 62
Arithmetic

Pipes A and B can empty a full tank in 16 hours and 24 hours, respectively. Pipe C alone can fill the empty tank in 4 hours. If A, B and C are opened together, the tank will be 35% full after :

A
3  \(\frac{1}{5}\) hours
B
3  \(\frac{2}{5}\) hours
C
2  \(\frac{2}{5}\) hours
D
2  \(\frac{1}{5}\) hours
Question 63
Arithmetic

If 80% of 3/4 of a number is 63, then the number is :

A
105
B
95
C
115
D
110
Question 64
Arithmetic

A trader purchased 360 packets of pencils at the rate of ₹15 per packet. He sold 60% of the packets at the rate of ₹ 18 per packet and the remaining packets at the rate of ₹ 20 per packet. What is his gain percent (up to one decimal place) in this transaction ?

A
25.5
B
25.3
C
25.2
D
25.4
Question 65
Arithmetic

When x is subtracted from each of 43, 38, 11 and 10, then the numbers so obtained in this order are in proportion. What is the mean proportional between (11x + 3) and (9x - 2) ?

A
35
B
25
C
30
D
20
Question 66
Arithmetic

During a flight of 900 km, an aircraft was slowed down due to bad weather. Its average speed for the trip was reduced by 300 km/h and the time of flight increased by 30 min. The original duration of the flight was :

A
3 h
B
3/2 h
C
2 h
D
1 h
Question 67
Arithmetic

Akhil drives a car from his home to office at an average speed of 50 km/h and reaches office 10 minutes early. But one day due to some problem with the car, he could drive at an average speed of 30 km/h only and reached office 10 minutes late. How far is his office from home ?

A
37.5 km
B
30 km
C
25 km
D
12.5 km
Question 68
Arithmetic

The average of seven consecutive positive integers is 259. If the next five odd numbers are included, then what is the average of all the numbers (correct to two decimal places) ?

A
260.74
B
259.68
C
262.33
D
267.89
Question 69
Arithmetic

Two numbers X and Y are such that the sum of 3% of X and 2% of Y is two - third of the sum of 2% of X and 6% of Y. The ratio of three times of X to two times of Y is :

A
4 : 3
B
5 : 9
C
3 : 4
D
9 : 5
Question 70
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one - word substitute for the given group of words. Break or fall apart into small fragments in the process of deterioration.

A
Collapse
B
Slump
C
Sag
D
Crumble
Question 71
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Shilpi has / a keen interest / of learning / a foreign language.

A
a foreign language
B
of learning
C
a keen interest
D
Shilpi has
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the correct spelt word.

A
Precipetation
B
Labaling
C
Procedure
D
Precoutions
Question 73
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 inmates of the house are sleep  when the thief entered.

A
No substitution required
B
were sleep
C
are sleeping
D
were sleeping
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a substitute for the given group of words. Hair of animals, which is soft and used for making wool.

A
Bristles
B
Kenosis
C
Fur
D
Grizzly hair
Question 75
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, mark 'No error' as your answer. Kavya didn't wanted / any help / in painting.

A
Kavya didn't wanted
B
in painting
C
any help
D
No error
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Robery
B
Rotten
C
Rotate
D
Round
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Music is helpful in improving the _______ of students.

A
attraction
B
concentration
C
transfiguration
D
solution
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Cruel

A
Polite
B
Easy
C
Mild
D
Brutal
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Hesitate

A
Falter
B
Advance
C
Delay
D
Waver
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Detest

A
Abhor
B
Adore
C
Reject
D
Hate
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. His condition was so critical that a senior doctor ______ performed the operation.

A
yourself
B
myself
C
itself
D
himself
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To break new ground

A
To look for a new building
B
To innovate or pioneer
C
To disturb or interrupt
D
To start digging somewhere else
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To break into tears.

A
To cry suddenly
B
To fidget
C
To panic
D
To be afraid of
Question 84
Comprehension

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

A
Gaggle
B
Herd
C
Pride
D
Shoal
Question 85
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'. Molly Yvonne didn't know what to do. She was torn apart with  conflicting emotions.

A
For
B
In
C
No substitution required
D
By
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The teacher asked us to write our answers _______.

A
laudably
B
latently
C
legibly
D
laughably
Question 87
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 old man was too weak that he couldn't   climb the stairs.

A
so weak to
B
No substitution required
C
very weak to
D
too weak to
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Plead

A
Request
B
Repeat
C
Refuse
D
Reply
Question 89
Comprehension

The following sentences 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, mark 'No error' as your answer. Please let me know/ whether you decide/ to come with me.

A
to come with me
B
Please let me know
C
whether you decide
D
No error
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

A
They
B
He
C
Who
D
It
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

A
one
B
own
C
his
D
their
Question 92
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

A
weighed
B
carried
C
sold
D
loaded
Question 93
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

A
same
B
some
C
other
D
a
Question 94
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

A
on
B
at
C
by
D
for