SSC-GD 2021 Questions

18 Nov 2021 • Shift 1

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Six friends, Ravi, Kavya, Mahima, Gita, Mohan and Neha, are sitting in a straight line, all facing the north. Kavya is not sitting at either of the ends. Neha is sitting between Ravi and Mohan. Mohan is sitting to the immediate right of Gita. There are three friends sitting between Ravi and Kavya. Kavya is sitting to the immediate right of Mahima. Who is sitting at the fifth position from the left end?

A
Gita
B
Neha
C
Kavya
D
Mohan
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

Select the option which is related to the third letter-group in the same way as the second letter-group is related to the first letter-group. DHM : GCX :: KOT : ?

A
NJE
B
NHD
C
NIE
D
NKL
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

From the given alternatives, select the set of letters that can come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series. YEM, BHP, EKS, HNV, ?

A
KQY
B
KRX
C
LNU
D
KPZ
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Two different positions of the same dice marked with the numbers 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are shown. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the face having the number '9'.

A
8
B
6
C
7
D
4
Question 5
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 kites are planes. All planes are papers. Conclusions: I. All kites are papers. II. No paper is a plane.

A
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
B
Both conclusions I and II follow
C
Only conclusion II follows
D
Only conclusion I follows
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘BOOK’ is written as ‘CRTR’. How will ‘PETROL’ be written in that language?

A
QIXYYW
B
QHYYXW
C
HYXXW
D
QHXYXW
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

L is the mother of M. L has only two children. N is the sister of M. N is the daughter of K. Z is the grandson of K. O is the mother of Z. How is O related to N?

A
Sister
B
Mother
C
Wife
D
Sister-in-law
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'LECTURE' is written as 'MGFXZXL' and 'TEACHER' is written as 'UGDGMKY'. How will 'STUDENT' be written in that language?

A
TVXJHTA
B
TVWHJTA
C
TVXHJTA
D
TVWJHTA
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

'Cloth' is related to 'Cotton' in the same way as 'Flour' is related to '________'

A
Food
B
Chapatti
C
Wheat
D
Tiles
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 7 343 3 5 ? 4 2 256 8

A
225
B
250
C
525
D
625
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

If, 5 + 7 = 47, 3 + 8 = 35, 9 + 2 = 29 then 7 + 4 = ?

A
42
B
45
C
37
D
39
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

Choose the number from the given alternatives which can be placed in place of the question mark (?) in the series given below. 9, 14, 34, 114, ?, 1714

A
524
B
914
C
654
D
434
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

Which two numbers ( NOT digits ) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 5 × 40 ÷ 8 + 3 – 14 = 53

A
8 and 14
B
5 and 3
C
5 and 8
D
8 and 3
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, REMAIN is coded as 92214261813. How will MACHINE be coded in that language?

A
131389145
B
14262419181322
C
22131819242614
D
514981313
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Four sets of letters are given out of which three are alike in a certain way and one is different. Select a different letter-group.

A
NTD
B
RTI
C
QSJ
D
EGV
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Select the option which is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 7 : 56 :: 13 : ?

A
92
B
78
C
67
D
104
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters which when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. P E _ _ L E P _ _ P L E _ _ O P _ _

A
OPEOPLEE
B
OPOEPELE
C
OPEOPELE
D
OPOEEPLE
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 38, 42, 58, 94, ?, 258

A
164
B
108
C
152
D
158
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Six friends, A, B, C, D, E and F, are sitting opposite to each other in a circle, facing towards the centre. C and D are adjacent to each other. Also, B and F are adjacent to each other. E is sitting opposite to B. F is sitting to the left of B. Who is sitting between E and F?

A
A
B
F
C
E
D
B
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. Goffer 2. Goblin 3. Goatling 4. Goatish 5. Goer

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

In which of the following places is the Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre located?

A
Pushkar
B
Pinjore
C
Rampur
D
Agra
Question 22
GK

In which of the following states is Saryu river located?

A
West Bengal
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Uttarakhand
D
Chhattisgarh
Question 23
GK

The Right to Information Act is a good example of a law and it has more chances of working because:

A
it eases penalties on frauds
B
it acts as an enemy of democracy
C
it supplements laws that encourage corruption
D
it empowers people to find out what is happening in the government
Question 24
GK

Who was the Governor General of British India when the annexation of Punjab was carried out by the Britishers?

A
Lord Canning
B
Lord Dalhousie
C
Lord Harding
D
Lord Ellenborough
Question 25
GK

Who among the following was adjudged as the 'Most Valuable Player of the Tournament' at the Indian Premier League 2020?

A
Jasprit Bumrah
B
Kagiso Rabada
C
KL Rahul
D
Jofra Archer
Question 26
GK

Different crops grown in alternate rows is an example of:

A
intercropping
B
contour cropping
C
combined cropping
D
mixed cropping
Question 27
GK

Ballabhgarh became an important trading centre under the leadership of the Jat ruler ________.

A
Raja Ram
B
Suraj Mal
C
Randhir Singh
D
Badan Singh
Question 28
GK

The Kelkar Committee 2015 is related to the ________.

A
calculation of GDP
B
fixation of poverty line
C
merger of banks
D
PPP model of infrastructure development
Question 29
GK

In which of the following countries was paper invented approximately 1900 years ago?

A
Japan
B
China
C
Nepal
D
India
Question 30
GK

Which of the following is NOT an abiotic component of the eco system?

A
Temperature
B
Living Organisms
C
Minerals
D
Wind
Question 31
GK

Which private bank launched a remote payment service named 'SMS Pay' for merchants on 26 November 2020?

A
Axis Bank
B
ICICI Bank
C
Yes Bank
D
HDFC Bank
Question 32
GK

________ is secreted by the pineal gland.

A
Melatonin
B
Progesterone
C
Epinephrine
D
Insulin
Question 33
GK

Where is the active volcano found in India?

A
Lakshadweep
B
Andaman and Nicobar
C
Goa
D
Puducherry
Question 34
GK

In which state was the special awareness campaign for women ‘Mission Shakti’ launched in October 2020?

A
Bihar
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Punjab
Question 35
GK

In which year did the first Bengali woman writer Ashapoorna Devi win the Jnanpith Award?

A
1974
B
1976
C
1975
D
1973
Question 36
GK

Which of the following countries is the second largest cotton producer in the world as of October 2020?

A
Tibet
B
Bangladesh
C
India
D
China
Question 37
GK

Which of the following is non-justiciable in nature in Indian Constitution?

A
Equality of law and equal protection of law
B
Protection with respect to conviction of offences
C
Equal justice and free legal aid
D
Freedom to manage religious affairs
Question 38
GK

According to the Public Affairs Index 2020, which among the following has been adjudged the best governed union territory in the category of UTs?

A
Puducherry
B
Chandigarh
C
Ladakh
D
Jammu and Kashmir
Question 39
GK

Saila dance form is performed in the state of ________.

A
Jharkhand
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Chhattisgarh
D
Uttarakhand
Question 40
GK

To which nation does swimmer Gaurika Singh, who was the youngest athlete in Rio Olympics 2016, belong to?

A
Pakistan
B
Nepal
C
Bangladesh
D
India
Question 41
GK

Who among the following was the recipient of the 29th Vyas Samman?

A
Leeladhar Jagoori
B
Nasera Sharma
C
Surendra Verma
D
Mamta Kalia
Question 42
GK

Which of the following temples is located in Sri Lanka?

A
Munneswaram
B
Preah Vihear
C
Katas Raj
D
Pashupatinath
Question 43
GK

What was the rank of India in the final medals tally of Commonwealth Games 2018?

A
Third
B
Fourth
C
Fifth
D
Second
Question 44
GK

Muhammad Tughluq used 'token' currency to pay his soldiers, which was made out of:

A
silver
B
precious gold
C
bronze
D
cheap metals
Question 45
GK

Reserve Bank of India put which bank under moratorium in November 2020?

A
State Bank of India
B
Lakshmi Vilas Bank
C
Bank of India
D
Bank of Baroda
Question 46
Arithmetic

A fruit seller had some apples. He sold 40% apples and still had 540 apples. The number of apples he had originally was:

A
600
B
800
C
740
D
900
Question 47
Arithmetic

The monthly salaries of an officer and a clerk are in the ratio 11 : 4. If the monthly salary of the officer increases by ₹7,000 and that of the clerk by ₹3,000, then the ratio becomes 19 : 7. What was the initial salary (in ₹) of the officer? 

A
88,000
B
1,52,000
C
56,000
D
32,000
Question 48
Arithmetic

Which is the greatest number of seven digits, which when divided by 10, 15, 20, 24 and 30, leaves the remainder 6,11, 16, 20 and 26 respectively?

A
9999960
B
9999956
C
9999980
D
9999976
Question 49
Arithmetic

What is the value of 12 - [3 + {4 of 2 ÷ 8 - (8 - 6 ÷ 3 )}]

A
20
B
12
C
14
D
10
Question 50
Arithmetic

The HCF of 3073, 1756 and 4829 is x. The product of the digits of x is:

A
96
B
72
C
81
D
108
Question 51
Arithmetic

A 253 m long train running at a speed of 60 km/h takes 42 seconds to cross a bridge. The length (in m) of the bridge is:

A
447
B
435
C
443
D
427
Question 52
Arithmetic

By selling a guitar for ₹846, Rima loses 6%. For how much should Rima sell it to gain 8%?

A
₹912
B
₹992
C
₹972
D
₹922
Question 53
Arithmetic

Excluding stoppages, the speed of a bus is 60 km/h and including stoppages, it is 42 km/h. For how many minute does the bus stop per hour?

A
12
B
18
C
9
D
10
Question 54
Arithmetic

What is the compound interest (in  ₹, nearest to a ₹ ) on a sum of  ₹8,000 for 2 \(1 \over 8\)  years at the rate of 16% p.a., interest compounded yearly?

A
2,840
B
2,790
C
2,765
D
2,980
Question 55
Arithmetic

Two positive numbers are in the ratio 7 : 4. If the difference between their squares is 297, then the sum of the two numbers is:

A
35
B
33
C
32
D
42
Question 56
Arithmetic

Find the compound interest, if ₹3,000 was invested for 3 years at 20% p.a., interest compounded half yearly (nearest to a rupee).

A
₹2,010
B
₹2,301
C
₹2,110
D
₹2,315
Question 57
Arithmetic

A man spends 74% of his income. If his expenditure increases by 30% and savings increase by 25%, then by what percentage will his income increase?

A
28.7%
B
26.8%
C
27.8%
D
27.2%
Question 58
Arithmetic

What is the value of ( \(1 \over 4\) × \(3 \over 4\) ÷1 \(1 \over 4\) of \(2 \over 5\) ) ÷ ( \(3 \over 4\) ÷ 1 \(2 \over 3\) of \(4 \over 5\) ) - ( \(1 \over 2\) - \(1 \over 2\) × \(1 \over 4\) ) ?

A
\(7 \over 24\)
B
\(2 \over 3\)
C
\(5 \over 12\)
D
\(11 \over 12\)
Question 59
Arithmetic

One-third of the goods are sold at 15% profit, 25% of the goods are sold at 20% profit, and the rest of the goods are sold at 10% loss. If a profit of ₹350 is earned in the entire transaction, then the original value of the goods (in ₹) is:

A
5,400
B
7,200
C
9,000
D
6,000
Question 60
Arithmetic

The distance between two stations A and B is 700km. A train covers the journey from A to B at a speed of 80 km/h and returns back to A with a uniform speed of 65 km/h. The average speed of train during the whole journey, is closes to:

A
74 km/h
B
71.72 km/h
C
72.7 km/h
D
70.73 km/h
Question 61
Arithmetic

A single discount equivalent to three successive discounts i.e. 7%, 12% and 5% is:

A
23%
B
27.3%
C
22.252%
D
22%
Question 62
Arithmetic

A man incurred 8% loss by selling a TV for ₹18,400. At what price should the TV be sold to earn 5% profit?

A
₹22,500
B
₹24,000
C
₹21,725
D
₹21,000
Question 63
Arithmetic

The area (in \(m^2\) ) of a triangular field, whose sides are 85 m, 85 m and 154 m, is:

A
2768
B
2872
C
2772
D
2868
Question 64
Arithmetic

A can complete a work in 10 days and B can complete it in 15 days. If they work on it together for 5 days, then the fraction of the work left will be:

A
\(1 \over6\)
B
\(1 \over2\)
C
\(1 \over 3\)
D
\(1 \over8\)
Question 65
Arithmetic

In a sale, perfumes are available at discount of 25% on the selling price. If a perfume costs ₹6,873 in the sale, what is the original selling price of the perfume?

A
₹9,146
B
₹9,066
C
₹9,064
D
₹9,164
Question 66
Arithmetic

One year ago, the ratio of the ages of A and B was 4 : 3. The ratio of their ages, after 7 years from now, will be 9 : 7. What is the present age (in years) of B?

A
49
B
52
C
51
D
48
Question 67
Arithmetic

If the volume of a cube is \(192 \sqrt 3\)  cubic cm, then the length of its diagonal is:

A
16 cm
B
14 cm
C
13 cm
D
12 cm
Question 68
Arithmetic

15 boys can complete a work in 10 days and 12 girls can complete the same work in 15 days. If all 15 boys and 12 girls work together, in how many days, will the work get completed?

A
6
B
8
C
4
D
5
Question 69
Arithmetic

The average of six numbers A, B, C, D, E and F is 58. If the first number A is two-fifth of the sum of B and C, and is also equal to three-fourth of the sum of D, E and F, then what is the value of the sum of B and C?

A
180
B
360
C
116
D
240
Question 70
Arithmetic

A certain sum amounts to ₹12,740 in 4 years and to ₹15,925 in \({7{1 \over 2}}\)  years at the same rate percentage per annum at simple interest. The sum (in ₹) and the rate percentage per annum, respectively are:

A
₹7,800; 10%
B
₹9,100; 10%
C
₹7,800; 7.5%
D
₹9,100: 7.5%
Question 71
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The mountain / seems to steep / for us / to climb.

A
The mountain
B
to climb
C
for us
D
seems to steep
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He ran towards his mother ________ and hugged her.

A
gaily
B
spitefully
C
partially
D
eventually
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 laptop that I bought last week works very good .

A
very well
B
very nice
C
too good
D
No substitution required
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Eskimo’s house that is made of ice blocks

A
Igloo
B
Burrow
C
Den
D
Cave
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Unable to act

A
Inert
B
Lazy
C
Idle
D
Lax
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Crisp

A
Hard
B
Fresh
C
Rotten
D
Tender
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Miscreant
B
Misalliance
C
Misrepresent
D
Miscelleneous
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Reign

A
Manage
B
Yield
C
Govern
D
Influence
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Big bucks

A
A lot of money
B
A big function
C
A big bucket
D
A big loss
Question 80
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’. Don’t disturb me while I talk to someone on the phone.

A
talked
B
am talking
C
was talking
D
No substitution required
Question 81
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. Reva is / one of Gita’s best friend / in the class.

A
one of Gita’s best friend
B
No error
C
in the class
D
Reva is
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom . To break loose.

A
To escape
B
To untie
C
To set free
D
To let go
Question 83
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’. I thanked my teacher for explaining me the lesson .

A
explaining the lesson to me
B
her explaining me the lesson
C
explain me the lessons
D
No substitution required
Question 84
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Who do you think / who stole / the painting / from the museum?

A
Who do you think
B
the painting
C
from the museum
D
who stole
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Visitors come from all over the world to ________ the Shalimar Gardens.

A
perceive
B
observe
C
see
D
look
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. DEFER

A
Conflict
B
Postpone
C
Balance
D
Match
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Certain to happen

A
Necessary
B
Predicted
C
Inevitable
D
Avoidable
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Enjoyable

A
Bright
B
Cloudy
C
Delightful
D
Beautiful
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. This antique sculpture is indeed ________.

A
endless
B
priceless
C
helpless
D
harmless
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the correctly spelt word.

A
Bureaucracy
B
Scavange
C
Warrier
D
Inheritence
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
from
B
of
C
on
D
in
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
at
B
through
C
above
D
below
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
gone
B
went
C
going
D
will go
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
delegation
B
discrimination
C
deterioration
D
distinction
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
to
B
for
C
after
D
with