SSC-GD 2021 Questions

22 Nov 2021 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'he came back' is written as 'ni ji pa', 'go back now' is written as 'pa ja ka' and 'stop it now' is written as 'ka my uk' . How will 'go' be written in the same code language? 

A
ka
B
ni
C
ja
D
pa
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

'Deer' is related to 'Antelope', 'Chicken' is related to '________'.

A
Cygnet
B
Lion cub
C
Lamb
D
Chicks
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Four sets of letters are given, three of which are alike in a certain way and one is different from them. Select that different one.

A
EFHK
B
ABCG
C
QRTW
D
MNPS
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Four men named A, B, C, and D and four women named M, N, O, and P are sitting around a round table in an alternate order of : one female followed by one male. P is sitting between B and A. A is sitting immediately next to N and opposite to D. M is sitting opposite to P. Who is sitting between B and D?

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

From the given alternatives select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the given series. 15,16, 20, 47, 303, ?

A
1909
B
1936
C
3428
D
3473
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts, state which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. . Statement: Some players play football All players are people. Conclusion: 1. None of the people play football. 2. Some people play football. 3. Everyone plays football.

A
Conclusions 1 and 3 both follow.
B
Only conclusion 2 follows.
C
Only conclusion 1 follows.
D
Only conclusion 3 follows.
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 16 295 19 9 144 17 26 ? 16

A
 407
B
398
C
406
D
395
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Five persons are sitting in a row facing north. Driver and Electrician sit at both ends of the row. The plumber sits next to the right of the carpenter. The mechanic sits next to the immediate left of the electrician. The carpenter sits exactly between the driver and the plumber. Who among the following person sits in the middle of the row?

A
Plumber
B
Carpenter
C
Mechanic
D
Electrician
Question 9
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 : 36 : : 5 : ?

A
27
B
35
C
24
D
30
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

From the following alternatives, select the option that shows the correct sequence of the given words in the order in which these words appear in the English dictionary. 1. Marmatites 2. Martinec 3. Marijuana 4. Marehan 5. Marienbad

A
4, 5, 3, 2,1
B
4, 5, 2,1, 3
C
4, 5, 3,1, 2
D
4, 5,1, 3, 2
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters which, when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series, will complete the series. _ N M N _ M _ _ N _ M N _ N N

A
MMNNNM
B
NNMNMM
C
NNMMNM
D
MNNMNM
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, WHALE is coded as 25103147. In the same language SHARK will  be coded as?

A
211031037
B
211032013
C
19811811
D
19812811
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

Select the option which is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. DEATH : IZZPL :: LITRE : ?

A
QDGNI
B
GNGNI
C
GNGVA
D
QDXVA
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

Select the alternative which has the same relation with the third term as the second term is related to the first term. BARK : FXWI : : STOP : ?

A
WTQN
B
WWTR
C
WQTN
D
WTWR
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Amit said that he had met the mother-in-law of his father's only brother's son's mother. Whom did Amit meet?

A
grandmother
B
aunt
C
sister
D
cousin
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Which two mathematical symbols should be interchanged to make the following equation balanced? 56 - 39 × 4 ÷ 12 + 33 = 36

A
×, ÷ 
B
+, × 
C
-, ÷ 
D
+, -
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

The following is a non-standard open dice. Which two pages of the dice need to be interchanged to make a standard dice?

A
5, 6
B
4, 3
C
2, 3
D
1, 5
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, 'VOLUME' is written as 'AUQARI'. In the same language 'DESIGN' will be written as?

A
ZXILPR
B
ZIXPLR
C
IIXOLS
D
IJYLOS
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Select the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the given series. 3, 6,18, 90, 630, ?

A
6930
B
6300
C
5670
D
5040
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

When a number is subtracted from the square of 17, then the sum becomes 3 times the smallest whole number. Find the number subtracted.

A
289
B
268
C
287
D
276
Question 21
GK

The 2021 edition of the Durand Cup football tournament was held in ________.

A
New Delhi
B
Goa
C
Bangalore
D
Kolkata
Question 22
GK

Sudirman Cup is related to which of the following games?

A
Badminton
B
Baseball
C
Volleyball
D
Basketball
Question 23
GK

The Viceroy Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal in _________.

A
1904
B
1903
C
1905
D
1902
Question 24
GK

Which of the following port or terminals is not located in the Pacific Ocean?

A
Sydney (Australia)
B
Yokohama (Japan)
C
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
D
Shanghai (China)
Question 25
GK

Who among the following is the author of the book 'Every Vote Counts - The Story of India's Election'?

A
Harishankar Brahma
B
N. Gopalaswami
C
S.Y. Qureshi
D
Naveen Chawla
Question 26
GK

On 25 September 2020,_________ announced that they will launch a contactless debit card-based payment facility through phones called 'Safe Pay', allowing transactions up to ₹20,000 per day.

A
 IClCl Bank
B
Vijaya Bank
C
 IDFC  Bank
D
 HDFC  Bank
Question 27
GK

The snake boat race is a unique feature of which of the following festivals?

A
Kalinga Festival
B
Dussehra
C
Onam
D
Bhogali Bihu
Question 28
GK

In the symbol of the electric cell, the thicker, shorter line represents the______.

A
ring terminal
B
positive terminal
C
negative terminal
D
neutral terminal
Question 29
GK

Which king of the Chandela dynasty built the Kandariya Mahadev Temple?

A
Vijaipal
B
Vidyadhar
C
Yashovarman
D
Dhangadeva 
Question 30
GK

Christmas, the annual festival celebrated by the Christian community as a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, is celebrated on which of the following date?

A
29 December
B
21 December
C
25 December
D
15 December
Question 31
GK

The National Commission for Farmers, headed by whom, had suggested that the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agricultural crops should be at least 50% higher than the weighted average cost of production?

A
A.M. khusro
B
G.V. ramakrishna
C
M.S. Swaminathan
D
R.V. Gupta
Question 32
GK

What is the frequency of ultrasonic waves?

A
More than 20 kHz 
B
More than  15 kHz   
C
More than  10 kHz   
D
More than  5 kHz   
Question 33
GK

'Rani-ki-Vav' or 'Queen's Stepwell' is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the banks of the ________ river.

A
Saraswati
B
Cauvery 
C
Mahanadi
D
Jhelum
Question 34
GK

Who was honoured by the Polly Umrigar Award of B.C.C.I. in January 2020?

A
Rohit Sharma
B
Virat Kohli
C
Jasprit Bumrah
D
Shikhar Dhawan
Question 35
GK

What is the range of a BrahMos to Les Sukhoi-30 in one go without mid-air refueling?

A
1000 km
B
3000 km
C
2000 km
D
1500 km
Question 36
GK

Which of the following company was announced as the official kit sponsor of Team India by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2020?

A
11 Wickets 
B
Mobile Premier League 
C
Dream 11 
D
BalleBaazi  
Question 37
GK

The Great Barrier Reef, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, belongs to _________.

A
Somalia
B
India
C
Brazil
D
Australia
E
Question Not Attempted
Question 38
GK

In November 2020, India and _________ jointly launched Phase 2 of the Rupay card.

A
Myanmar
B
Bhutan
C
Nepal
D
Bangladesh
Question 39
GK

The elections to the Constituent Assembly in India were held in _________.

A
July 1946
B
August 1945
C
November 1946
D
January 1945
Question 40
GK

The incident ray, the ray perpendicular to the point of incidence, and the reflected ray all lie________.

A
in the same plane
B
on diagonally opposite planes
C
on vertically opposite planes
D
on different planes
Question 41
GK

In November 2020, Barclays projected that India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will register a contraction of _________ in the financial year 2020-21.

A
-6%
B
-5.4%
C
-5%
D
-6.4%
Question 42
GK

Under the Constitution of India, Article ________ states that the President shall have the power to commute the sentence of a convicted person or to grant him a pardon.

A
72
B
71
C
73
D
74
Question 43
GK

Which of the following chemicals was manufactured locally for the first time in India and was launched by Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals India Limited in October 2020?

A
Ammonium sulfate
B
Boronated calcium nitrate
C
Calcium ammonium nitrate
D
Triple superphosphate
Question 44
GK

The Indian rebellion started from Meerut on May 10, 1857, and when did it end?

A
In Calcutta on May 13, 1858
B
In  Gwalior on June 20, 1858
C
In Delhi on 18th September, 1859
D
In Jhansi on 15th August, 1860
Question 45
GK

Which of the following type of tax was collected during the Delhi Sultanate?

A
Ryotwari Tax
B
Income tax
C
mahalwadi tax
D
kharaj tax
Question 46
Arithmetic

Six bells automatically ring at intervals of 12 minutes, 9 minutes, 8 minutes, 6 minutes, 3 minutes and 10 minutes respectively. How many times will they ring together in 12 hours from the start?

A
5
B
4
C
2
D
6
Question 47
Arithmetic

The volume of a right circular cylinder is 6930 cm 3 and its height is 20 cm. Find its curved surface area (in cm 2 ). (let \(\pi=\frac{22}{7}\) )

A
1320
B
660
C
1760
D
880
Question 48
Arithmetic

Two ropes of lengths 21 m and 42 m are to be cut into pieces of equal length. What is the maximum possible length of each piece?

A
42 m
B
7 m
C
1 m
D
21 m
Question 49
Arithmetic

If 30% of a number is 15 less than 60% of that number, then find that number.

A
40
B
50
C
65
D
72
Question 50
Arithmetic

Simplifying the expression \(7-1 \frac{2}{7}\) of \(2 \frac{1}{3} \div \frac{3}{7}\) of \(\frac{7}{9}+3\left(2-\frac{2}{7} \div \frac{3}{7}\right.of \left.\frac{1}{3}\right)\) will result in ________.

A
-2
B
\( {37\over 7}\)
C
\( {48\over 7}\)
D
0
Question 51
Arithmetic

An amount of ₹ 9,480 is divided among X, Y and Z in such a way that the ratio of X and Y's share is 5 : 6, X and Z's share is 4 : 7. Find the difference between the share of Y and Z.

A
₹ 1,200
B
₹ 1,800
C
₹ 1, 440
D
₹ 1,320
Question 52
Arithmetic

Find the interest on principal ₹ 12,500 for \(2 \frac{3}{4}\)  year at 12% compound interest per annum, if the interest is compounded annually. (to the nearest ₹)

A
₹ 5,062
B
₹ 4,591
C
₹ 4,951
D
₹ 5,026
Question 53
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper allows successive discounts of 20% and 15% on an article marked at ₹ 2,000. At what price does he sell the article?

A
₹ 1,436
B
₹ 1,600
C
₹ 1, 400
D
₹ 1, 360
Question 54
Arithmetic

A certain sum of money (in ₹) is divided among A, B and C in such a way that the ratio of the shares of A and B is 3 : 5 and that of B and C is 2 : 7. If A's share is ₹ 3600 then what was the total amount (in ₹)?

A
30600
B
25200
C
36600
D
21000
Question 55
Arithmetic

A rectangular pond 30 m wide and 90 m long is surrounded by a walkway of equal width. If the total area of the walkway is 2800 m 2 , what will be the width (in meter) of the walkway?

A
10
B
20
C
5
D
15
Question 56
Arithmetic

A can complete \({3\over 5}\) part of a work in 12 days. B can complete \({2\over 3}\) parts of the same work in 8 days. In how many days will A and B together complete the work?

A
\(7 {1\over 2}\) days
B
\(6 {1\over 2}\) days
C
7  days
D
6  days
Question 57
Arithmetic

The rate of interest on a sum of money is 8% p.a. for the first 3 years, 10% p.a. for the next 4 years and 12% p.a. for the period after 7 years. If a person gets ₹ 13795 as simple interest after 12 years, then how much amount (in ₹) did he invest?

A
12275
B
12000
C
10000
D
11125
Question 58
Arithmetic

A man bought a table and a chair for ₹ 2,400. He sold the table at a profit of 12% and the chair at a loss of 10%, thereby making an overall profit of 4%. Find the cost price of the table. (correct to the nearest integer)

A
₹ 1,527
B
₹ 1,225
C
₹ 1,150
D
₹ 1,375
Question 59
Arithmetic

An accountant multiplied a number by \( {2\over 9}\) instead of \( {9\over 2}\) . What is the approximate percentage error in his calculation?

A
0.95%
B
95%
C
9.5%
D
0.095%
Question 60
Arithmetic

Find the value of 6 ÷ [4 × 3 {5 × 4 ÷ (5 of 4 + 4 ÷ 2 × 4)}].

A
\({7\over 10}\)
B
\({3\over 10}\)
C
\({17\over 10}\)
D
\({-7\over 10}\)
Question 61
Arithmetic

Find the ratio of the diagonal of a square of side 15 cm, to its side.

A
\(\sqrt{2}: 3\)
B
2 ∶ 3
C
\(1: \sqrt{2}\)
D
\(\sqrt{2}: 1\)
Question 62
Arithmetic

There are 45 persons (only male and female) in a group. The ratio of the number of males and females is 5 : 4. If the average weight of males is 79.4 kg and that of females is 64.5 kg, then what will be the average weight (in kg) of all the individuals in the group (corrected to one decimal place)?

A
69.5
B
73.5
C
72.8
D
77.4
Question 63
Arithmetic

Sonu can complete a work in the same amount of time as Manu and Raj together can complete that work. If Raj alone can complete the work in 30 days and Sonu and Manu together can complete the work in 15 days, then in how many days can Manu alone complete the work?

A
45 days
B
42 days
C
58 days
D
60 days
Question 64
Arithmetic

A vendor bought oranges at the rate of 10 for ₹ 50 and sold them at the rate of 6 for ₹ 24. What is the percentage of his profit or loss?

A
20 % loss
B
15 % लाभ
C
25 % loss
D
10 % profit
Question 65
Arithmetic

A student walks at a speed of 5 km/h. When he increases his speed to 6 km/h, he reaches school 20 minutes earlier. Find the distance covered by the student.

A
15 km
B
8 km
C
10 km
D
12 km
Question 66
Arithmetic

The marked price of a bag in a shop is ₹ 350. The discount offered by the shopkeeper is 10%. Calculate the selling price of the bag.

A
₹ 324
B
₹ 325
C
₹ 315
D
₹ 308
Question 67
Arithmetic

Ram can do a piece of work in 60 days. He works for 10 days and then, Raj alone completes the remaining work in 35 days. If Ram and Raj work together, then in how much time will they finish the work?

A
\(25 {2\over 5}\)  days
B
\(20 {3\over 17}\) days
C
\(21 {1\over 2}\) days
D
\(24 {12\over 17}\) days
Question 68
Arithmetic

In a hostel, 40 students are there. If 5 new students join, then the expenses of the mess will increase by ₹ 48 per day while the average expenditure per student will diminish by ₹ 2. What was the original expenditure of the mess?

A
₹ 1,104
B
₹1,020
C
₹ 1,076
D
₹ 1,100
Question 69
Arithmetic

By selling 56 balls for ₹ 3,570, there is a loss equal to the cost of 14 balls. What is the cost price of one ball?

A
₹ 75
B
₹ 80
C
₹ 65
D
₹ 85
Question 70
Arithmetic

A sum of ₹ 5,000 becomes ₹ 7,550 in 6 years at simple interest. If the rate of interest is increased by 3.5%, what will be the amount?

A
₹ 8,600
B
₹ 8,200
C
₹ 8,500
D
₹ 8,000
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Summary
B
Sumpteus
C
Suffering
D
Sundry
Question 72
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 environment is on threat  hedgerows and woodlands are vanishing.

A
in threat
B
No substitution required
C
under threat
D
into threat
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. That through which light cannot pass

A
Cloudy
B
Opaque
C
Gloomy
D
Lucid
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Many students are________ by the life of great leaders.

A
inspired
B
involved
C
infected
D
interested
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. One day as mine little sister said she wanted to become an actress, we were shocked.

A
since mine
B
when my
C
No improvement required
D
that my
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Destroy

A
Construct
B
Demolish
C
Detach
D
Rehabilitate
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. Appeal

A
Charm
B
Challenge
C
Bloom
D
Growth
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who has unlimited power

A
Omnivore
B
Omnipotent
C
Omnipresent
D
Omniscient
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Remember

A
Learn
B
Forget
C
Retain
D
Memorise
Question 80
Comprehension

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

A
Modern
B
Primitive
C
Ancient
D
Medieval
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. A soft breeze blows as the sun________ in the distant waters.

A
ramifies
B
glazes
C
shimmers
D
basks
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Chicken hearted

A
Easily scared
B
Visibly pleased
C
Slightly risky
D
Readily available
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Wee hours of the day

A
Dusk
B
Dawn
C
Noon
D
Midnight
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Maintain

A
Protect
B
Preserve
C
Abandon
D
Sustain
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'. I recently visited the school when  I studied in Class 10.

A
No substitution required
B
whenever
C
where
D
wherever
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the correctly spelt word.

A
Specefying
B
Spacifying
C
Specifying
D
Specifing
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Hitopadesha tales are written in a reader-friendly style, which perhaps_______ to their success.

A
provided
B
contributed
C
supplied
D
arranged
Question 88
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I entered my room / and switch on the lights / but it was / still dark.

A
still dark
B
but it was
C
and switch on the lights
D
I entered my room
Question 89
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Please ensure / that you covering your face / with a mask / when you go out.

A
that you covering your face
B
with a mask
C
when you go out
D
Please ensure
Question 90
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. He moved on the undergrowth / quickly and silently, / hiding himself / from the enemy.

A
hiding himself
B
He moved on the undergrowth
C
from the enemy
D
quickly and silently
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
ignorance
B
arrogance
C
negligence
D
awareness
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
tolerate
B
depreciate
C
recognise
D
deny
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
upgraded
B
demoted
C
downgraded
D
motivated
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
her
B
themselves
C
herself
D
them
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
treasure
B
wealth
C
hardship
D
fortune