SSC-GD 2021 Questions

22 Nov 2021 • Shift 1

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 34 38 7 46 38 5 84 ? 15

A
83
B
78
C
87
D
38
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 4, 5, 18, 19, 68, 69, ?

A
256
B
250
C
262
D
266
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. PEA, SJH, VOO, YTV, ?

A
YBC
B
CYB
C
BYC
D
CBY
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, which pair of letters will NOT be on the opposite faces?

A
K and N
B
O and M
C
L and M
D
P and O
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'RAJU' is written as 'WFOZ' and 'SITA' is written as 'XNYF'. How will 'MONU' be written in that language?

A
RTSZ
B
UTRZ
C
SRSY
D
TRSX
Question 6
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 enzymes are vitamins. All vitamins are carbohydrates. Conclusions: I. All enzymes are carbohydrates. Il. No enzyme is a carbohydrate.

A
Both conclusions I and II follow
B
Either conclusion I or II follows
C
Only conclusion II follows
D
Only conclusion I follows
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Five friends, Bhumika, Rashi, Shweta, Vibha and Arunima, are sitting in a row facing east. Bhumika is sitting between Vibha and Shweta. Rashi is second to the left of Shweta. Who is sitting at the south end?

A
Arunima
B
Rashi
C
Shweta
D
Vibha
Question 8
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. DKLH : GPSQ :: FRLP : ?

A
IWSY
B
JWRY
C
JWSY
D
IWRZ
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Bee : Buzz :: Hen : ?

A
Chirp
B
Cluck
C
Bellow
D
Squeak
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 5 - 24 + 17 × 16 ÷ 4 = 133

A
+ and ÷
B
× and -
C
× and ÷
D
+ and ×
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

A fruit shop consists of only two types of fruits namely oranges and mangoes. The number of oranges is three times the number of mangoes. Which of the following numbers CANNOT represent the total number of fruits in the shop?

A
44
B
42
C
48
D
40
Question 12
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. Durable 2. Duty 3. Dubious 4. Duster 5. Dustbin

A
3, 5, 1, 4, 2
B
1, 3, 5, 4, 2
C
3, 1, 4, 5, 2
D
3, 1, 5, 4, 2
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

In the following Venn diagram, the triangle represents 'tall', the circle represents 'black eyes', the rectangle represents 'brown hair', and the square represents 'boys'. Which of the following letters represents tall boys with black eyes but NOT brown hair?

A
C
B
F
C
D
D
G
Question 14
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
BEHK
B
HLOR
C
PSVY
D
KNQT
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fourth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the fifth number is related to the sixth number. 64 : 4 :: ? : 6 :: 100 : 5

A
108
B
188
C
228
D
144
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Eight friends, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W, are watching a movie sitting in a line. T is sitting at one of the corners. Q is sitting between W and R. V is sitting between S and U. W is sitting to the immediate right of T. R is sitting to the immediate left of P. There are two persons between P and U. Who is sitting at the other corner?

A
U
B
P
C
R
D
S
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 345, 334, 320, 303, 283, 260, ?

A
221
B
212
C
208
D
234
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. N _ K _ T N O K _ T _ _ _ D T

A
O D D N O K
B
K D D N O K
C
O D K N O K
D
O N D N O K
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'LEMON' is written as 'ELMNO'. How will 'CLUSTER' be written in that language?

A
CELRSTU
B
CLESRUT
C
LUCETRS
D
LCUTESR
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

There are six persons, M, N, P, Q, R and S, in a family. S is the paternal grandmother of M. P is the sister of R. N is the father of P. M is the only son of Q and R. N does not have any married daughter. How is M related to N?

A
Father
B
Brother
C
Grandson
D
Son
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'DICTIONARY' is coded as '20' and 'MOBILITY' is coded as '16'. How will 'TERMINATION' be coded in that language?

A
20
B
18
C
22
D
24
Question 22
GK

Which of the following countries hosted the 16 th G20 Summit in 2021?

A
Japan
B
Saudi Arabia
C
Italy
D
India
Question 23
GK

Which of the following Tiger Reserves was granted the 'Conservation Assured Tiger Standards' status in July 2021?

A
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
B
Corbett Tiger Reserve
C
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
D
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Question 24
GK

When did Cyclone Amphan hit India?

A
March 2020
B
April 2020
C
June 2020
D
May 2020
Question 25
GK

Under which Article of the Constitution of India shall the Governor of a State be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal?

A
Article 153
B
Article 154
C
Article 156
D
Article 155
Question 26
GK

In which year was Communist Party of India formed?

A
1940
B
1943
C
1927
D
1925
Question 27
GK

The marks of furrows were discovered at the Harappan site in ________.

A
Lothal
B
Kalibanga
C
Banwali
D
Dholaweera
Question 28
GK

In which year was the Hindu Succession Act of 1956 amended to give equal right to father's property to daughters?

A
2005
B
2007
C
2001
D
2010
Question 29
GK

Where was the SAFF Women's Championship 2019 held?

A
Nepal
B
Bhutan
C
India
D
Bangladesh
Question 30
GK

Robert Hooke discovered the cell in 1665 by observing a ________ under a microscope.

A
leaf
B
grain of sand
C
rock
D
piece of cork
Question 31
GK

Which of the following is NOT a cause of food and water contamination?

A
Chemical runoff from factories
B
Incorrect food storage
C
Infectious organisms in the atmosphere
D
Bites by stray animals
Question 32
GK

Which of the following is a sword dance meant to depict the martial art tradition of the Kumaoni tribe?

A
Kachchhi Ghodi
B
Gair
C
Chholiya
D
Chari
Question 33
GK

Which newspaper edited by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, was one of the strongest critics of the British rule?

A
Amrita Bazar Patrika
B
Kesari
C
The Tribune
D
The Hindu
Question 34
GK

What do you call the process of change in the base pair sequence of an organism?

A
Pollination
B
Decantation
C
Mutation
D
Ionisation
Question 35
GK

Which of the following is NOT an age-verification test method that makes an assessment based on hand and wrist radiographs?

A
The Tanner-Whitehouse method
B
The Greulich-Pyle method
C
The FELS method
D
The cervical vertebral maturation method
Question 36
GK

The Hundru falls are formed by the river ________.

A
Umngot
B
Subarnarekha
C
Tsangpo
D
Teesta
Question 37
GK

Who among the following was an eminent scholar of Sanskrit, Hindi and Rajasthani beside Persian, Arabic and Turki?

A
Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan
B
Birbal
C
Akbar
D
Ras Khan
Question 38
GK

Which of the following is NOT a service provided to its clients by banks in India?

A
ECS
B
RTGS
C
NEFT
D
URL
Question 39
GK

Who was the winner of the Jnanpith award in the year 2019 ?

A
Shankha Ghosh
B
Bhalchandra Nemade
C
Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri
D
Chandrashekhara Kambara
Question 40
GK

Who among the following players did NOT win a gold medal at the Alexis Valentine International Boxing Tournament held in Nantes, France 2020?

A
Ashish Kumar
B
Sanjeet
C
Amit Panghal
D
Sumit Sangwan
Question 41
GK

Which among the following is NOT a human capital?

A
Health care
B
Education
C
Training
D
Land
Question 42
GK

In which year did Motilal Nehru chair the committee to prepare the Constitution of India?

A
1944
B
1928
C
1934
D
1939
Question 43
GK

Who among the following was the first Indian actor to be made a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres?

A
Sivaji Ganesan
B
Rajnikanth
C
Rajesh Khanna
D
Dilip Kumar
Question 44
GK

In which of the following years was the Gajapati kingdom of Orissa established?

A
1567
B
1336
C
1467
D
1435
Question 45
GK

The highest peak of Arunachal Pradesh state is ________.

A
Kamet
B
Trisuli
C
Kangto
D
Nun-Kun
Question 46
GK

Who among the following Indian cricketers bowled 14 overs with a bandage around his fractured jaw against the West Indies at Antigua in 2002?

A
Harbhajan Singh
B
Ishant Sharma
C
Zaheer Khan
D
Anil Kumble
Question 47
Arithmetic

A mixture contains alcohol and water in the ratio of 3 : 4. On adding 8 litres of water, the ratio of alcohol to water becomes 5 : 8. The original quantity of the mixture (in litres) is:

A
70
B
63
C
35
D
84
Question 48
Arithmetic

Find the least number of five digits which is exactly divisible by 18, 21 and 24 .

A
10080
B
10286
C
11310
D
10060
Question 49
Arithmetic

What is the difference between the compound interest compounded annually and the simple interest on ₹5,000 at the rate of 8% per annum for 2 years?

A
₹64
B
₹84
C
₹48
D
₹32
Question 50
Arithmetic

If x : 2y = 4 : 9 and 2 : x = 3 : 4, then what is the value of y?

A
4
B
3
C
5
D
6
Question 51
Arithmetic

The value of \((\frac{2}{5}of \left.7 \frac{1}{2} \div 2 \frac{1}{4}\right)+\left(5 \frac{1}{2} \div 3 \frac{2}{3} \text { of } 6\right)-1 \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{5}{8}\) is:

A
\(\frac{3}{2}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
D
\(\frac{3}{4}\)
Question 52
Arithmetic

The average weight of 8 people increases by 2.5 kg if a new person replaces one weighing 50 kg. What is the weight of the new person?

A
52  kg
B
58  kg
C
70  kg
D
72  kg
Question 53
Arithmetic

The value of   \(\frac{\frac{3}{7} \div \frac{3}{7} \times \frac{3}{7}}{\frac{3}{7} \div \frac{3}{7} \circ f \frac{3}{7}}-\frac{9}{49}\) is:

A
\(\frac{40}{49}\)
B
0
C
1
D
\(\frac{9}{49}\)
Question 54
Arithmetic

Four numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5 : 7 and their HCF is 6 . What is the sum of the squares of the largest and the smallest numbers?

A
486
B
324
C
54
D
1908
Question 55
Arithmetic

If P is 220% of Q, then what percentage of P + Q will Q be?

A
37%
B
48.15%
C
31.25%
D
25%
Question 56
Arithmetic

A retailer buys an item of marked price ₹16,500 at a 12% discount and sells it at 18% profit. Then what is the selling price?

A
₹17,354.60
B
₹16,155.50
C
₹17,550
D
₹17,133.60
Question 57
Arithmetic

A 243 long train running at 60 km/h takes 42 seconds to cross a tunnel. The length (in m) of the tunnel is:

A
457
B
467
C
477
D
447
Question 58
Arithmetic

The perimeter of a circular garden is 506 m. The cost (in ₹) of levelling it at ₹14/m 2 is: (Take \(\pi=\frac{22}{7}\) )

A
251831
B
312581
C
285131
D
218531
Question 59
Arithmetic

In a transaction, the profit percentage is 48% of the cost. If the cost further increases by 20% but the selling price remains the same, how much is the decrease in the profit percentage?

A
14.67%
B
24.67%
C
34.67%
D
24.0%
Question 60
Arithmetic

A train travelling at a speed of 45 km/h crosses a house in 12 sec . What is the length of the train?

A
150 m
B
10 m
C
230 m
D
180 m
Question 61
Arithmetic

The compound interest (in ₹, nearest to a rupee) on a sum of ₹7,500 at 24% p.a. for 3 months, interest compounded monthly, is:

A
459
B
439
C
303
D
465
Question 62
Arithmetic

An article was sold at \(\frac{11}{8}\) times of its cost price. The profit per cent is:

A
36.5%
B
35%
C
37.5%
D
36%
Question 63
Arithmetic

A trader buys two articles A and B for ₹600. He sells A at 20% profit and B at 10% loss. If he gains 8% in the whole transaction, then the cost price (in ₹) of article A is:

A
350
B
360
C
375
D
380
Question 64
Arithmetic

If the radius of the base of a cylinder is increased by 20% and its height is decreased by \(33 \frac{1}{3} \%\) , then what will be the change in percentage in its volume?

A
Decrease by 0.4%
B
Increase by 2%
C
Decrease by 4%
D
Decrease by 2%
Question 65
Arithmetic

If 10% of A = B, then B% of 20 is the same as:

A
2 % of A
B
5 % of A
C
3 % of A
D
4 % of A
Question 66
Arithmetic

A, B and C complete a work in 5 days, 6 days and 8 days, respectively. If they work together and get ₹2,950 for the work, how much amount does B get?

A
₹1,200
B
₹1,000
C
₹1,150
D
₹1,050
Question 67
Arithmetic

The average of the marks scored by Amit in 5 subjects is 72. If the average of the marks scored in 3 of these subjects is 70, then what is the average of the marks in the remaining subjects?

A
25
B
75
C
50
D
71
Question 68
Arithmetic

If (a + b - c) : (b + c - a) : (a + c - b ) = 4 : 5 : 9, then a - b : c - b : c - a=

A
4 : 1 : 5
B
5 : 1 : 4
C
1 : 4 : 5
D
4 : 5 : 1
Question 69
Arithmetic

A sum of money is put on compound interest for 2 years at 20%. It would fetch ₹964 more if the interest was payable half-yearly than if it was payable yearly. Find the sum.

A
₹40,000
B
₹80,000
C
₹60,000
D
₹70,000
Question 70
Arithmetic

X takes twice as much time as Y and thrice as much time as Z to finish a job. Working all together, they can finish it in 2 days. Y alone can finish the job in:

A
14 days
B
10 days
C
12 days
D
6 days
Question 71
Arithmetic

An iron is bought for ₹ 210. Decide its MRP so that after a discount of 5%, you still gain 90%.

A
₹385.50
B
₹524
C
₹630
D
₹420
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The Sports Minister ________ the Badminton Association officials that all help will be given to them to conduct the tournament.

A
committed
B
ascertained
C
assured
D
demonstrated
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Handwritten book

A
Draft
B
Edition
C
Manuscript
D
Outline
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

A
Presenter
B
Magnificent
C
Eloquent
D
Persuader
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. If the neighbours had not ________ food, we might have starved.

A
provided
B
added
C
stolen
D
thrown
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To kick the bucket.

A
To lose
B
To play
C
To die
D
To fight
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Solitary
B
Individual
C
Criteria
D
Ledgible
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Hill stations like Darjeeling and Nainital offer ________ to weary tourists during summer.

A
strain
B
activity
C
solace
D
aid
Question 79
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
Convenient
C
Handy
D
Reachable
Question 80
Comprehension

Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has the error. Rama's scores in the half-yearly examination are best than Raghu's scores.

A
are best than
B
Raghu's scores
C
Rama's scores
D
in the
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Hostel
B
Hold
C
Hospitaliti
D
Hoist
Question 82
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The photographer climb / the tree and took pictures / of the leopard / chasing its prey.

A
The photographer climb
B
the tree and took pictures
C
of the leopard
D
chasing its prey
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'. Indirect questions will be used while seeking information about an embarrassing subject.

A
are used while seek information
B
No substitution required
C
are use while seeking information
D
are used while seeking information
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Similar

A
Alien
B
Alike
C
Several
D
Equal
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Convert

A
Dazzle
B
Transform
C
Radical
D
Affect
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Opponent

A
Supporter
B
Professor
C
Mentor
D
Presenter
Question 87
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The Great Wall of China / is no long / a continuous structure /owing to erosion.

A
a continuous structure
B
is no long
C
The Great Wall of China
D
owing to erosion
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To pull a fast one on someone.

A
To drive very fast
B
To cheat someone
C
To win against someone
D
To enchant someone
Question 89
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'. If I see a snake, I tried to catch  it.

A
was trying
B
No substitution required
C
will try to catch
D
am trying
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word . Ample

A
Enough
B
Plenty
C
Spare
D
Scarce
Question 91
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'. If you are in trouble, Tommy is the friend who stands by  you.

A
No substitution required
B
will stand by
C
was standing by
D
stood by
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
mixture
B
contamination
C
impure
D
adulteration
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
bulky
B
slight
C
compact
D
massive
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
safe
B
risky
C
threatened
D
hazardous
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
auditory
B
audible
C
audacious
D
hearing
Question 96
Comprehension

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

A
minimal
B
minimise
C
minimum
D
minimising