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
EDKKNUB
EDKMPZC
GFMMPZD
GFMKNVQuestion 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
₹ 320.25B
₹ 8,400C
₹ 8,620.25D
₹ 220.25Question 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, TB
D, T, D, S, S, S, TC
R, T, D, S, R, T, DD
D, T, R, S, R, T, DQuestion 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
KB
JC
HD
GQuestion 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
-75B
75C
85D
-85Question 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
7B
9C
5D
8Question 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
251B
256C
260D
262Question 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, 5B
4, 1, 5, 2, 3C
1, 4, 5, 2, 3D
4, 1, 5, 3, 2Question 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
YUSRB
GDBAC
IFDCD
ZWUTQuestion 10
Logical Reasoning
'Printer' is related to 'Hardware' in the same way as 'Web Browser' is related to '________'.
A
Google ChromeB
SoftwareC
WindowsD
Operating systemQuestion 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 - lawB
sisterC
GranddaughterD
GrandsonQuestion 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
FB
MC
AD
GQuestion 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
124B
128C
117D
104Question 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
101B
91C
85D
97Question 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
QAWB
WQAC
QWAD
AQWQuestion 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
BlueB
GreenC
GreyD
YellowQuestion 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
HNMB
QSVC
LPSD
NRUQuestion 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
88B
81C
92D
100Question 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
1953B
1947C
1967D
1963Question 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 PradeshB
ChhattisgarhC
Madhya PradeshD
BiharQuestion 23
GK
The last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was imprisoned in Rangoon jail by the British in the year _______.
A
1885B
1858C
1826D
1862Question 24
GK
The book 'Kashmir's Untold Story : Declassified' was written by :
A
Iqbal Chand Malhotra and Maroof RazaB
C Uday Bhaskar and G D BakshiC
Karan Thapar and Shobhaa DeD
Nandita Haksar and Arundhati RoyQuestion 25
GK
When is the Indian Armed Forces Veterans Day observed annually ?
A
15 JulyB
5 DecemberC
14 JanuaryD
26 OctoberQuestion 26
GK
When did the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 come into effect ?
A
June 2020B
December 2019C
January 2020D
March 2020Question 27
GK
Mahashay Dharampal Gulati, who passed away in December 2020, was the owner of iconic spice brand _______.
A
BadshahB
MDHC
EverestD
CatchQuestion 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
2019B
2018C
2017D
2016Question 29
GK
Who among the following cricketers won the Orange Cap in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 ?
A
K L RahulB
Jimmy NeeshamC
Virat KohliD
M S DhoniQuestion 30
GK
Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi and captured Delhi and Agra in the year _______.
A
1526B
1694C
1467D
1372Question 31
GK
Which of the following dynasties was NOT a part of the Delhi Sultanate ?
A
LodhiB
KhiljiC
SurD
SlaveQuestion 32
GK
What is the dominant substance that makes up the hair, nails and the top layer of skin in the human body ?
A
LamininB
CollagenC
KeratinD
F bronectinQuestion 33
GK
_______ became the first Indian to win a singles match at the US open in seven years in September 2020.
A
Sumit NagalB
Purav RajaC
Divij SharanD
Yuki BhambriQuestion 34
GK
Besides banks, the other formal major source of cheap credit in rural areas, are :
A
money lendersB
zamindarsC
the cooperative societiesD
friends and relativesQuestion 35
GK
Which of the following states is associated with the dance drama folk theatre from 'Yakshagana'?
A
KarnatakaB
Andhra PradeshC
TelanganaD
KeralaQuestion 36
GK
Which of the following chemicals is used to cause artificial rain (cloud seeding)?
A
Hydrogen bromideB
Silver iodideC
Silver oxideD
Aluminium sulphideQuestion 37
GK
Who among the following won the Men's Singles event at the US Open 2020 ?
A
Alexander ZverevB
Novak DjokovicC
Dominic ThiemD
Bruno SoaresQuestion 38
GK
Jwala Gutta is an Indian professional _______ player.
A
footballB
table tennisC
tennisD
badmintonQuestion 39
GK
Which among the following terms denotes to the hilly parts of the Karnataka plateau?
A
BugyalsB
TeraiC
MalnadD
BetsQuestion 40
GK
As per Census 2011 which one of the following states does NOT fall in the Empowered Action Group (EAG) states ?
A
RajasthanB
JharkhandC
BiharD
PunjabQuestion 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
2014B
2012C
2016D
2013Question 42
GK
The battle of Kohima was fought in 1944 between :
A
Japanese forces and Communist Chinese forcesB
Royal Burmese Army and British Indian ArmyC
Imperial Japanese forces and British Indian forcesD
Chinese forces and British Indian forcesQuestion 43
GK
A sphygmomanometer is used to measure which of the following?
A
Electric currentB
HumidityC
WindD
Blood pressureQuestion 44
GK
_______ tax is imposed on transactions that have a negative externality; for example, pollution.
A
TobinB
PigovianC
CustomsD
CTTQuestion 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 : 33B
29 : 23C
33 : 29D
23 : 29Question 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
5B
4C
3D
2Question 47
Arithmetic
If the selling price of an article is ₹ 900 and the discount is 40%, then find its marked price (in ₹).
A
1,200B
1,500C
1,600D
800Question 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
₹ 1,57,000B
₹ 1,58,000C
₹ 1,60,000D
₹ 1,56,000Question 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 = 4B
p = 6, q = 2C
p = 2, q = 6D
p = 3, q = 5Question 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 mB
22 mC
24 mD
26 mQuestion 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 kgB
74 kgC
76 kgD
75.5 kgQuestion 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
15B
27C
-15D
-27Question 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 2B
1377.423 m 2C
1778.654 m 2D
1267.435 m 2Question 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
25B
30C
15D
35Question 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
₹ 780B
₹ 1,560C
₹ 936D
₹ 720Question 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
6.25B
5.75C
4D
8Question 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 \(\frac{1}{5}\) hoursB
3 \(\frac{2}{5}\) hoursC
2 \(\frac{2}{5}\) hoursD
2 \(\frac{1}{5}\) hoursQuestion 63
Arithmetic
If 80% of 3/4 of a number is 63, then the number is :
A
105B
95C
115D
110Question 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
25.5B
25.3C
25.2D
25.4Question 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
35B
25C
30D
20Question 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 hB
3/2 hC
2 hD
1 hQuestion 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 kmB
30 kmC
25 kmD
12.5 kmQuestion 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
260.74B
259.68C
262.33D
267.89Question 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 : 3B
5 : 9C
3 : 4D
9 : 5Question 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
CollapseB
SlumpC
SagD
CrumbleQuestion 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 languageB
of learningC
a keen interestD
Shilpi hasQuestion 72
Comprehension
Select the correct spelt word.
A
PrecipetationB
LabalingC
ProcedureD
PrecoutionsQuestion 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 requiredB
were sleepC
are sleepingD
were sleepingQuestion 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
BristlesB
KenosisC
FurD
Grizzly hairQuestion 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 wantedB
in paintingC
any helpD
No errorQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
RoberyB
RottenC
RotateD
RoundQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Music is helpful in improving the _______ of students.
A
attractionB
concentrationC
transfigurationD
solutionQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Cruel
A
PoliteB
EasyC
MildD
BrutalQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Hesitate
A
FalterB
AdvanceC
DelayD
WaverQuestion 80
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Detest
A
AbhorB
AdoreC
RejectD
HateQuestion 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
yourselfB
myselfC
itselfD
himselfQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To break new ground
A
To look for a new buildingB
To innovate or pioneerC
To disturb or interruptD
To start digging somewhere elseQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To break into tears.
A
To cry suddenlyB
To fidgetC
To panicD
To be afraid ofQuestion 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
GaggleB
HerdC
PrideD
ShoalQuestion 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
ForB
InC
No substitution requiredD
ByQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The teacher asked us to write our answers _______.
A
laudablyB
latentlyC
legiblyD
laughablyQuestion 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 toB
No substitution requiredC
very weak toD
too weak toQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Plead
A
RequestB
RepeatC
RefuseD
ReplyQuestion 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 meB
Please let me knowC
whether you decideD
No errorQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A
TheyB
HeC
WhoD
ItQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A
oneB
ownC
hisD
theirQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A
weighedB
carriedC
soldD
loadedQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A
sameB
someC
otherD
aQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A
onB
atC
byD
for