SSC-GD 2021 Questions

18 Nov 2021 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Ravali does not have any brother. Girima is the wife of Arjun. Zakir is the husband of Malavi. Chaya is the daughter of Ravali. Fatima is the daughter of Arjun. Malavi is the mother of Ravali. Girima is the maternal aunt of Chaya. How is Girima related to Zakir?

A
Daughter
B
Sister
C
Daughter-in-law
D
Sister-in-law
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

Rohit donates 15% of his monthly income to charity funds. The remaining income is spent in the following manner: 35% on food, 20% on rent, 17% on bills, 8% on clothing, and the remaining is kept as savings. If the amount saved each month is ₹14,620, then what is Rohit's monthly income?

A
₹86,000
B
₹75,300
C
₹82,000
D
₹73,100
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘CALM’ is written as ‘DCOQ’. How will ‘COOK’ be written in that language?

A
DORQ
B
DPRQ
C
DROQ
D
DQRO
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

‘Factory’ is related to ‘Manufacture’ in the same way as ‘Kitchen’ is related to ‘_________’.

A
Cook
B
Fruits
C
Plan
D
Vegetables
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different.

A
LGB
B
MHC
C
FAU
D
ZUP
Question 6
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. i. Monkey ii. Money iii. Monotony iv. Monarch v. Monster

A
iv, iii, i, ii, v
B
iv, ii, i, iii, v
C
ii, i, iv, v, iii
D
i, ii, iii, iv, v
Question 7
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 fruits are stems. Some fruits are leaves. Conclusions: I. Some stems are leaves. II. Some leaves are fruits.

A
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
B
Only conclusion I follows
C
Both conclusions I and II follow
D
Only conclusion II follows
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. UKT, PFO, KAJ, ?

A
GHM
B
FVE
C
EVO
D
FEQ
Question 9
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. 11 : 121 :: 17 : ?

A
256
B
289
C
305
D
360
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. INSERT : NIXZTR :: SECOND : ?

A
ESJDHN
B
EHSDJN
C
ESHJDN
D
EHHJND
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘MAGNET’ is written as ‘HFTIJO’. How will ‘CULPRIT’ be written in that language?

A
XZOKINO
B
XZGKMNO
C
XPGUWDO
D
XPQUMNO
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 1, 2, 9, 64, ?

A
570
B
225
C
625
D
450
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

Six students, Anima, Rohit, Kiran, Seema, Jaya and Manish, are top six rank holders in a school. The rank of Rohit is between the ranks of Kiran and Seema. Rohit is at the fourth rank. There are two students between the ranks of Jaya and Seema. Jaya is at the lowest rank among all the six students. The rank of Manish is immediately above the rank of Anima. Who is at the fifth rank?

A
Seema
B
Kiran
C
Anima
D
Manish
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

In an imaginary mathematical system, symbol '–' stands for addition, symbol '+' stands for division, symbol '×' stands for subtraction, and symbol '÷' stands for multiplication. What is the value of the following expression? 144 × 35 + 7 ÷ 12 – 3

A
107
B
48
C
87
D
95
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Identify the number that does NOT belong to the following series. 16, 17, 25, 52, 116, 243

A
52
B
116
C
25
D
243
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Two different positions of the same dice marked with the numbers I, II, III, IV, V and VI are shown. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the face having  the number 'IV'.

A
III
B
II
C
V
D
VI
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Six friends, P, Q, R, S, T and U, are sitting around a circular table at equal distance between each other, facing the centre. S is sitting between U and Q. P is second to the left of S and second to the right of T. Q is sitting between T and S. Who is sitting opposite to S?

A
U
B
R
C
P
D
T
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 64 12 27 216 ? 343 512 40 125

A
64
B
72
C
42
D
95
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the letter that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

A
A
B
Z
C
B
D
Y
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'SLAM' is coded as '5736339', and 'TOY' is coded as '604575'. How will 'CLEAR' be coded in that language?

A
93612651
B
93618357
C
93615354
D
63915354
Question 21
GK

Which of the following is a term used for species that are not natural residents of the local habitat, but are included in this system?

A
Abiotic
B
Biome
C
Endemic
D
Exotic
Question 22
GK

Who was appointed as India's Ambassador to Cambodia in October 2020?

A
K Nandini Singla
B
Manika Jain
C
Narinder Chauhan
D
Devyani Uttam Khobragade
Question 23
GK

How many funds were allocated for senior citizens and persons with disabilities in Union Budget 2020?

A
₹9,500 Cr
B
₹10,000 Cr
C
₹7,500 Cr
D
₹8,500 Cr
Question 24
GK

Under which Amendment was Goa accorded the status of a full-fledged state?

A
71 st
B
56 th
C
52 nd
D
61 st
Question 25
GK

An inscription comprising ten large sized signs of Harappan script was found at:

A
Banawali
B
Kot Diji
C
Dholavira
D
Kalibangan
Question 26
GK

The last Nawab of Awadh was ______.

A
Wajid Ali Shah
B
Mir Jafar
C
Alivardi Khan
D
Mansur Ali Khan
Question 27
GK

Which of the following countries is the second largest steel producer in the world as per the World Steel Association (worldsteel) as of October 2020?

A
Japan
B
China
C
Myanmar
D
India 
Question 28
GK

If n is the energy level index for an atom, then for the M shell, n is equal to:

A
1
B
2
C
4
D
3
Question 29
GK

Which fort is regarded as the first pillar of the Maratha empire?

A
Sindhudurg
B
Rajgad
C
Prachandagad
D
Panhala
Question 30
GK

The ‘International Satavadhanam’ program, launched virtually by the Vice President in November 2020 is related to:

A
Literature
B
Indian Navy
C
Food safety
D
Medicine
Question 31
GK

Where was the National Badminton Championship 2019 held?

A
Chandigarh
B
Lucknow
C
Guwahati
D
Indore
Question 32
GK

Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes?

A
Tularemia
B
Malaria
C
Zika fever
D
Minamata
Question 33
GK

Under which of the following Schedules of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 are the Gangetic Dolphins protected?

A
Fifth Schedule
B
Seventh Schedule
C
Third Schedule
D
First Schedule
Question 34
GK

Which of the following teams became the runner-up at IPL 2020?

A
Sunrisers Hyderabad
B
Delhi Capitals
C
Royal Challengers Bangalore
D
Mumbai Indians
Question 35
GK

Which of the following conditions could harm coffee plantations?

A
Loamy soil containing humus and minerals such as iron and calcium
B
Hot and humid climate
C
Rains at the time of ripening of the berries
D
Rainfall between 150 and 250 cm
Question 36
GK

What special name is given to the frictional force exerted by a fluid?

A
Shear
B
Surface tension
C
Buoyancy
D
Drag
Question 37
GK

A spring at Verinag is the source of ______ river in the northern part of India.

A
Beas
B
Jhelum
C
 Ravi
D
 Chenab
Question 38
GK

In which year was the Treaty of Bassein signed between Baji Rao II, the Maratha Peshwa of Poona in India, and the British?

A
1820
B
1810
C
1802
D
1801
Question 39
GK

Who is the author of the book, "Walking with the comrades"?

A
Arundhati Roy
B
Vikram Seth
C
Kiran Desai
D
Jhumpa Lahiri
Question 40
GK

The tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula (or Itimad-Ud-Daulah) is situated in ______.

A
Fatehpur Sikri
B
Shahjahanabad
C
Aurangabad
D
Agra
Question 41
GK

In which country or state of India is Tengboche Monastery located?

A
Sikkim
B
Arunachal Pradesh
C
Bhutan
D
Nepal
Question 42
GK

Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh was appointed as the Governor of ______ in September 2021.

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Uttarakhand
C
Punjab
D
Nagaland
Question 43
GK

FPI consists of securities and other financial assets passively held by foreign investors. What is the full form of FPI?

A
Final Payment Investment
B
Final Portfolio Investment
C
Foreign Payment Investment
D
Foreign Portfolio Investment
Question 44
GK

In September 2021, ______ became the first IAS officer to win a medal at the Paralympics.

A
Nishad Kumar
B
Devendra Jhajharia
C
Singhraj Adhana
D
Suhas Yathiraj
Question 45
GK

The Budget Division that prepares the Union Budget of India is a part of the Department of ______ under the Ministry of Finance.

A
Investment and Public Asset Management
B
Economic Affairs
C
Financial Services
D
Revenue
Question 46
Arithmetic

A person can row a yacht along the stream at a speed of 9 km/h and against the stream at a speed of 7 km/h. The speed of the stream is:

A
\({{3} \over 4}\)  km/h
B
2 km/h
C
1.5 km/h
D
1 km/h
Question 47
Arithmetic

Find the value of 5 ÷ [6 of 2 + (3 × 7 ÷ (5 of 3))].

A
\({17\over 25}\)
B
\({67\over 15}\)
C
\({25\over 67}\)
D
\({67\over 5}\)
Question 48
Arithmetic

When an article is sold for ₹242.50, there is a loss of 3%. What will be the selling price, if the article is sold at a gain of 13%?

A
₹ 275.80
B
₹ 282.50
C
₹ 270.40
D
₹300 .60
Question 49
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sold \({{1} \over 4}\) of his stock at a gain of 25%, and the remaining stock at a gain of 19%. His total percentage of gain was:

A
12.9%
B
20.5%
C
18.7%
D
22.5%
Question 50
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper offers 25% discount on the Marked Price Another shopkeeper offers three successive discounts of 5%, 12% and 10% on the same Marked Price. The difference between the discounts given by two shopkeepers is:

A
1.12%
B
0.24%
C
2.00%
D
1.00%
Question 51
Arithmetic

There is a number greater than 1 which when divided by 4, 5 and 6 leaves the same remainder 3 in each case. Find the largest number, smaller than 500 which satisfies the given condition.

A
493
B
484
C
483
D
486
Question 52
Arithmetic

A vendor bought candies at 12 for ₹20 and sold them at 6 for ₹12. Find his percentage gain or loss.

A
20% gain
B
30% loss
C
15% gain
D
 25% loss
Question 53
Arithmetic

Find the value of [52 - 4 of (17 - 12) + 4 × 7] ÷ [30 ÷ 15 × 5].

A
10
B
6
C
8
D
12
Question 54
Arithmetic

A certain sum amounts to ₹17,925 in 3 years and to ₹21,825 in 7 years at the same rate per cent per annum at simple interest. What will be the simple interest (in ₹) on a sum of ₹18,500 for 4 \( {2 \over 5}\) years at double the earlier rate?

A
10,582
B
8,245
C
9,876
D
7,625
Question 55
Arithmetic

A sum of ₹ x is divided between A, B and C such that the ratio of shares of A and B is 3 : 5 and that of B and C is 4 : 7. If the difference between the shares of B and C is ₹1,455, then the value of x is:

A
₹6,944
B
₹3,395
C
₹6,499
D
₹5,335
Question 56
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper bought 600 oranges and 400 bananas. He found that 30% of oranges and 18% of bananas were rotten. Find the percentage of the fruits in good condition.

A
70.8
B
64.8
C
74.8
D
78.8
Question 57
Arithmetic

A metallic slab having dimensions 16 cm × 12 cm × 9 cm is melted and recast in the shape of a cube. What is the surface area (in cm²) of the cube?

A
865
B
860
C
880
D
864
Question 58
Arithmetic

If \({{a} \over b} : {{7} \over 5}\) , then what will be the value of  \({{(5a + 4b) } \over 5a - 4b}\) ?

A
\({{3} \over 11}\)
B
\({{7} \over 8}\)
C
\({{11} \over 3}\)
D
\({{5} \over 7}\)
Question 59
Arithmetic

If X and Y together can complete a work in 10 days, Y and Z can complete the work in 12 days, and Z and X can complete the work in 15 days, then X alone will complete the work in:

A
28 days
B
20 days
C
30 days
D
24 days
Question 60
Arithmetic

A conical cavity is drilled in a solid right circular cylinder of 6 cm height and 16 cm base diameter. The height and the base diameter of the cone are the same as those of the cylinder. Determine total surface area of the remaining solid?

A
440 π cm²
B
220 π cm²
C
240 π cm²
D
210 π cm²
Question 61
Arithmetic

Two numbers are 8% and 28%, respectively, more than a third number. What is the ratio between the two numbers?

A
5 : 9
B
5 : 6 
C
27 : 32
D
2 : 7
Question 62
Arithmetic

A sum at a certain rate of simple interest becomes ₹37,200 after 3 years and ₹42,000 after 5 years. Find the simple interest (in ₹ ) on the same sum at 6% per annum for 8 years.

A
14,000
B
14,750
C
14,400
D
14,260
Question 63
Arithmetic

A shoe company offers a discount of 25% and then a further discount of 42%. What is the final sale price (in ₹) of a pair of shoes costing ₹2,800?

A
1,228
B
1,210
C
1,218
D
1,220
Question 64
Arithmetic

Two numbers are in the ratio of 3 : 4. If 60% of the first number is 144, then 30% of the second number will be:

A
120
B
69
C
96
D
92
Question 65
Arithmetic

The average of ten consecutive odd numbers is 46. The average of smallest and the greatest number is:

A
46
B
50
C
54
D
38
Question 66
Arithmetic

If P can complete \({ {1} \over 3}\) of a work in 6 days and Q can complete  \( {{1} \over 4}\) of the same work in 9 days, how much will Q get if both work together and are paid in advance ₹210 in all?

A
₹140
B
₹95
C
₹70
D
₹105
Question 67
Arithmetic

Divide ₹12,100 into 2 parts such that when these are invested for 3 and 4 years, respectively, at the rate of 6% per annum simple interest, the amounts received are equal. What is 75% of the difference between the two parts (in ₹ )?

A
300
B
225
C
400
D
200
Question 68
Arithmetic

A man goes to his office from his house at a speed of 4 km/h and returns at a speed of 2 km/h. If he takes 6 hours in going and coming, what is the distance between his house and office?

A
4 km
B
6 km
C
8 km
D
8.5 km
Question 69
Arithmetic

The sum of two numbers is 342 and their HCF is 19. How many pairs of such numbers can be formed?

A
3
B
2
C
4
D
6
Question 70
Arithmetic

The average of three numbers is 180. If the third number is greater by 10 than \({{1} \over 3}\) of the first number and less by 5 than the second number, then the third number is:

A
103
B
113
C
118
D
115
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Estimation
B
Substitution
C
Habbitation
D
Presentation
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Beseech

A
Command
B
Appeal
C
Request
D
Engage
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. RAVISH

A
Captivate
B
Attract
C
Repel
D
Charm
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. The bacteria in the roots of leguminous plants submerge nitrogen in the soil to compounds.

A
propose
B
expand
C
convert
D
analyse
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Hold your horses.

A
Run fast
B
Make a profit
C
Be patient
D
Take control
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. Supreme

A
Endless
B
Matchless
C
Careless
D
Useless
Question 77
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’. Are you get irritated if someone disturbs you?

A
Do you get irritated
B
No substitution required
C
Are you get irritate
D
Did you getting irritating
Question 78
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, select ‘No error’ as your answer. Praneel is only two now / so he has not / started talk yet.

A
started talk yet
B
Praneel is only two now
C
so he has not
D
No error
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A piece of land entirely surrounded by water.

A
Igloo
B
Harbour
C
Island
D
Oasis
Question 80
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Did the police find out who break into your store?

A
your store
B
who break into
C
Did the police
D
find out
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Infectious
B
Valuable
C
Specieal
D
Precious
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He ______ her that he had deposited the money in the bank.

A
assumed
B
ensured
C
assured
D
insured
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. After hours of discussion, the team ______ at the same conclusion.

A
came
B
arrived
C
reached
D
attained 
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Lure

A
Attraction
B
Warning
C
Repulsion
D
Indication
Question 85
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I have been / reading this book / since / two days.

A
two days
B
reading this book
C
I have been
D
since
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Something that can be carried easily

A
Portable
B
Transferable
C
Deliverable
D
Plausible
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 shopkeeper either offered to exchange the goods or to refund the money.

A
The shopkeeper offered either to
B
No substitution required’
C
The shopkeeper neither offered to
D
Either the shopkeeper offered to
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who can use either hand easily.

A
Skilled
B
Disabled
C
Single-handed
D
Ambidextrous
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. It is essential to understand consumer behaviour so that protective ______ can be taken through legislation.

A
methods
B
events
C
measures
D
dealings
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. All and sundry

A
None
B
Everywhere
C
Very few
D
Everyone
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
departure
B
escape
C
retreat
D
evacuation
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
described
B
recited
C
reported
D
narrated
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
impressive
B
unreliable
C
devious
D
dramatic
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
on
B
between
C
over
D
beside
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
entered
B
chased
C
shared
D
grabbed