SSC-GD 2021 Questions
22 Nov 2021 • Shift 3
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Question 1
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, KING is coded as 1012810131568. How will ROSE be coded in that language?
A
17191614201864B
19171614192035C
17181416192056D
17191416182046Question 2
Logical Reasoning
At the end of a conference, all the 30 people present shake hands with each other once. How many handshakes will there be altogether?
A
60B
450C
435D
300Question 3
Logical Reasoning
A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, which number will be on the face opposite to the face having the number ‘7'?
A
4B
5C
6D
8Question 4
Logical Reasoning
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 10 13 17 12 11 ? 160 185 235
A
15B
13C
10D
17Question 5
Logical Reasoning
Identify the number that does NOT belong to the following series. 18, 27, 35, 45, 54
A
18B
45C
54D
35Question 6
Logical Reasoning
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. BCB_BC_IB_BI
A
BCIB
BCCC
CBID
IBCQuestion 7
Logical Reasoning
Six friends A, B, C, D, E and F, have different heights. A is taller than only C and E. B is shorter than D but D is not the tallest among them. Who is the tallest among them all?
A
CB
EC
AD
FQuestion 8
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'ORACLE' is written as 'HSVUXG' and 'DAVID' is written as 'BVJFB'. How will 'VIDEO' be written in that language?
A
JFBGHB
GFBJHC
JFGBHD
JBFGHQuestion 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. 6 : 216 : : 8 : ?
A
64B
154C
1024D
512Question 10
Logical Reasoning
Which two numbers (NOT digits) need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct? 3 × 45 ÷ 5 + 7-12 = 70
A
3 and 5B
5 and 12C
5 and 7D
3 and 7Question 11
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. Power 2. Piece 3. Peace 4. Poem 5. Palm
A
5, 4, 3, 2, 1B
2, 3, 1, 5, 4C
1, 2, 3, 4, 5D
5, 3, 2, 4, 1Question 12
Logical Reasoning
Four friends named A, B, C, and D are sitting around a square table in a restaurant. If B is sitting in front of A and diagonally opposite to D, then who is sitting in front of C?
A
DB
AC
noneD
BQuestion 13
Logical Reasoning
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. NKI, PMK, ROM, ?
A
TRPB
TOMC
SPND
TQOQuestion 14
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. TANGY : GZMTB : : PRIEST : ?
A
LIRVJGB
KIRVHGC
KJSVHGD
KIRUHFQuestion 15
Logical Reasoning
‘Honey’ is related to ‘Bees’ in the same way as ‘Sugar’ is related to ‘________’.
A
CakeB
SugarcaneC
JuicerD
SweetQuestion 16
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, VOLLEY is written as WpMMfZ, and DON is written as EpO. How will DENSITY be written in that language?
A
EFotJUyB
EEoTjUzC
FfOtJuZD
EfOTjUZQuestion 17
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
ZTGB
IDEC
RDND
USBQuestion 18
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 6, 8, 20, 50, 106, ?
A
212B
280C
196D
218Question 19
Logical Reasoning
If Samaira is the daughter of my father's mother's only son, how is Samaira related to me?
A
MotherB
SisterC
NieceD
DaughterQuestion 20
Logical Reasoning
In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements. Statements: All fruits are flowers. Some fruits are kiwis. Conclusions: I. Some flowers are kiwis. II. All kiwis are fruits.
A
Only conclusion II follows.B
Both conclusions I and II follow.C
Neither conclusion I nor II follows.D
Only conclusion I follows.Question 21
GK
Who among the following was appointed as Goodwill Ambassador of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in September 2020?
A
Yemi AladeB
Michelle ObamaC
Padma LakshmiD
M. NethraQuestion 22
GK
How many pairs of chromosomes are present in human beings?
A
23B
26C
19D
22Question 23
GK
With which of the following games/sports is the William Jones Cup associated?
A
BilliardsB
BasketballC
BoxingD
CricketQuestion 24
GK
The process of development of an area through conservation and regeneration of degraded ecosystem and ecological stability is called ________.
A
ecological developmentB
social developmentC
social stabilityD
permanent developmentQuestion 25
GK
The Lebang Boomani Dance is part of the folk dance repertoire of which of these Indian states? लेबांग बूमनी नृत्य इनमें से किस भारतीय राज्य के लोक नृत्य प्रदर्शनों का हिस्सा है?
A
TripuraB
OdishaC
MaharashtraD
KeralaQuestion 26
GK
As per Census 2011, which of the following states’ sex ratio is less than 900?
A
HaryanaB
AssamC
JharkhandD
Madhya PradeshQuestion 27
GK
Forty years after disbanding, music group ________ announced its return in September 2021.
A
Rolling StonesB
EaglesC
Led ZeppelinD
ABBAQuestion 28
GK
The ________ empire was the first pan-Indian empire that covered most of the Indian subcontinent.
A
CholaB
KushanC
MauryanD
GuptaQuestion 29
GK
The Open Era in tennis began in _________ when the Grand Slam tournaments agreed to allow professional players to compete with amateurs.
A
1958B
1948C
1968D
1938Question 30
GK
In which of the following years was Sanchi declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A
1989B
1999C
1967D
2014Question 31
GK
In relation to banking, CTS is an acronym for ________.
A
Cheque Truncation SystemB
Corporate Trade ScheduleC
Credit Transfer StatementD
Cash Transaction ScrutinyQuestion 32
GK
The science that deals with soil management and crop rotation, weed and pest control and the study of climate that plays an important role in crop growth and food production is called?
A
CytologyB
AgronomyC
AnatomyD
AgrostologyQuestion 33
GK
The 9th edition of the International Sand Art Festival was organised in December 2020 in ________.
A
OdishaB
Tamil NaduC
MaharashtraD
Andhra PradeshQuestion 34
GK
In which of the following years was the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act enacted?
A
1856B
1890C
1906D
1934Question 35
GK
Who is the author of the book ‘Exam Warriors’?
A
Vikram SethB
Bibek DebroyC
Abhishek Manu SinghviD
Narendra ModiQuestion 36
GK
When is Women’s Entrepreneurship Day observed every year?
A
10 OctoberB
19 NovemberC
25 NovemberD
14 SeptemberQuestion 37
GK
Who among the following persons led the 'No Tax Campaign' against the British after the floods in Khera (Khaira/Kaira) in 1918?
A
Morarji DesaiB
Tribhuvandas PatelC
Mahadev DesaiD
Vallabhbhai PatelQuestion 38
GK
Which of the following is awarded to the coaches for producing medal winners at prestigious international sports events?
A
Dhyan Chand AwardB
Dronacharya AwardC
Rajiv Gandhi Khel RatnaD
Arjuna AwardQuestion 39
GK
The National Sports University, Imphal is a central university established under an Act passed in the year ______.
A
2014B
2018C
2015D
2019Question 40
GK
What is the percentage hike in defence expenditure in the Budget 2020-2021 as against the allocation in the previous financial year?
A
6.1%B
4.3%C
7.4%D
5.8%Question 41
GK
The scientific study of the structure, nature and ecological distribution of animals is called _______.
A
zoologyB
botanyC
saurologyD
ethnologyQuestion 42
GK
Which state has the second-highest number of Lok Sabha seats, after Uttar Pradesh?
A
Tamil NaduB
Andhra PradeshC
BiharD
MaharashtraQuestion 43
GK
The minerals closest to the bottom of the earth's surface can only be excavated by the _______ process.
A
DrillingB
QuarryingC
Shaft MiningD
Open Cast MiningQuestion 44
GK
People in ancient India believed that when the ‘_______’ ritual was performed with the help of Brahmanas, it led to the rebirth of the sacrificer as a Kshatriya, even if he was not one by birth.
A
Samavaj-tanaB
UpanayanaC
MedhajananaD
Hiranya-garbhaQuestion 45
GK
In February 2020, the Board of the Reserve Bank of India recommended that its accounting year be changed from _______ to April - March.
A
September - AugustB
January - DecemberC
October - SeptemberD
July - JuneQuestion 46
Arithmetic
A sum amounts to Rs. 9,261 in 3 years at 5% per annum, interest compounded annually. What is the simple interest (in Rs.) on the same sum for 3 \(\frac{3}{4}\) years at the same rate of interest?
A
Rs. 1,350B
Rs. 1,500C
Rs. 1,620D
Rs. 1,560Question 47
Arithmetic
In a college election, Seema and Geeta got the votes in the ratio of 4 : 5 of the total valid votes. If 19% are invalid votes out of 15000 votes, then the difference of the votes polled in favour of Seema and Geeta is:
A
1500B
1150C
1800D
1350Question 48
Arithmetic
If HCF of 328, 451 and 697 is x, then the value of x lies between:
A
44 and 48B
40 and 44C
36 and 40D
48 and 52Question 49
Arithmetic
A train travels from place A to place B at a speed of 90 km/h and returns at a speed of 75 km/h. If it takes a total time of 14 \(\frac{2}{3}\) hours, the distance between the places A and B is:
A
600 kmB
560 kmC
620 kmD
580 kmQuestion 50
Arithmetic
Ravi gains 12.5% by selling an article for Rs. 157.50. If he sells it for Rs. 147, then what is his loss/gain percentage?
A
Loss 5%B
Gain 5%C
Gain 10.5%D
Loss 10.5%Question 51
Arithmetic
A reduction of 12 \(\frac{1}{2}\) % in the price of wheat enables a person to buy 2 \(\frac{1}{2}\) kg more for Rs. 280. Initially, how much wheat (in kg) was the person able to buy?
A
15B
12.5C
17.5D
20Question 52
Arithmetic
Vimala took a loan of Rs. 7,200 on simple interest for as many years as the rate of interest. If she paid Rs. 5,832 as interest at the end of the loan period, then the rate of interest is:
A
8.5%B
9%C
12%D
8%Question 53
Arithmetic
Reema sold a suit at a profit of 10.5%. If she had sold it for Rs. 70 more, then the profit would have been 14%. The initial selling price (in Rs.) of the suit is:
A
2,350B
2,140C
2,210D
2,280Question 54
Arithmetic
The value of 72 ÷ 16 of 3 - [28 ÷ 6 of 4 - 20 ÷ 7 × (23 - 37) - 41] × 1 \(\frac{1}{2}\) is:
A
1B
\(\frac{5}{8}\)C
\(\frac{3}{2}\)D
\(\frac{5}{4}\)Question 55
Arithmetic
7 men can pack 14 boxes in 6 days by working for 7 hours a day. How many days will be required by 14 men to pack 18 boxes, if they work for 9 hours a day?
A
2B
5C
4D
3Question 56
Arithmetic
The average of 37 numbers is 49. The average of the first 21 numbers is 43.8 and that of the last 17 numbers is 55.6. If the 21 st number is excluded, then what is the average of the remaining numbers (correct to one decimal place)?
A
53.5B
48.9C
49.7D
47.6Question 57
Arithmetic
Out of six numbers A, B, C, D, E and F, the average of first five numbers A, B, C, D and E is greater than the average of last five numbers B, C, D, E and F by 26. The difference between A and F is:
A
130B
125C
140D
120Question 58
Arithmetic
If a sum of Rs. 644 is divided into three parts proportional to \(\frac{1}{2}\) ∶ \(\frac{2}{3}\) ∶ \(\frac{3}{4}\) then the first part will be:
A
Rs. 322B
Rs. 168C
Rs. 280D
Rs. 186Question 59
Arithmetic
The ratio of two numbers x and y is 4 ∶ 7. If 6 is added to x and 7 is subtracted from y, then their ratio becomes 3 ∶ 4. What is the difference between y and x?
A
36B
30C
24D
27Question 60
Arithmetic
The curved surface area of a right circular cylinder of height 14 cm is 176 cm 2 . What is the area (in cm 2 ) of the base of the cylinder? (Take π = \(\frac{22}{7}\) )
A
\(\frac{44}{7}\)B
\(\frac{176}{7}\)C
\(\frac{66}{7}\)D
\(\frac{88}{7}\)Question 61
Arithmetic
Radha saves 28% of her income. If her expenditure increases by 25% and savings increase by 30%, then by what percentage will her income increase?
A
27.6%B
26.4%C
27%D
25%Question 62
Arithmetic
A sum of Rs. 10500 amounts to Rs. 12705 in 2 years at x % p.a., when the interest is compounded annually. The same sum will amount (in Rs.) to what at 2 x % p.a. in 1 \(\frac{1}{2}\) years, when interest compounded half yearly?
A
11297B
17395.75C
13975.50D
19753.25Question 63
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper decides to sell a certain item at a certain price. He tags the price on the item by increasing the decided price by 45%. While selling the item, he offers 40% discount. Find how much more or less he gets on the decided price.
A
Rs. 87 lessB
Rs. 13 lessC
Rs. 87 moreD
Rs. 13 moreQuestion 64
Arithmetic
Pipes A, B and C can fill a tank in 10, 15 and 18 hours, respectively. A and C are opened for 5 hours, then only pipe A is closed and B is opened at the same time (with C). The total time taken to fill the tank completely is:
A
3 \(\frac{2}{3}\) hoursB
6 \(\frac{9}{11}\) hoursC
5 \(\frac{8}{11}\) hoursD
2 \(\frac{1}{3}\) hoursQuestion 65
Arithmetic
The LCM of two positive numbers is 13 times their HCF. The sum of HCF and LCM is 252. If one number is 54, then the other number is:
A
73B
78C
68D
63Question 66
Arithmetic
A person travels equal distances at speeds of 3 km/h, 4 km/h, 5 km/h and 6 km/h, and takes a total time of 3 hours 48 minutes. The total distance (in km) is:
A
16B
4C
12D
20Question 67
Arithmetic
Madhu bought 35 kg of sugar for Rs. 1,470. She sold it at a loss equal to the selling price of 5 kg of it. What is the selling price (in Rs.) of 8 kg of sugar?
A
296B
288C
300D
294Question 68
Arithmetic
A sum of Rs. 980 is divided among A, B and C such that A gets \(\frac{3}{7}\) of B's share and C gets 75% of A's share. The share of C
A
Rs. 160B
Rs. 250C
Rs. 180D
Rs. 280Question 69
Arithmetic
The surface areas of three coterminous faces of a cuboid are 5 cm 2 , 16 cm 2 and 20 cm 2 respectively. Find the volume of the cuboid.
A
45 cm 3B
50 cm 3C
30 cm 3D
40 cm 3Question 70
Arithmetic
Find the value of \(9\frac{4}{15}\) ÷ \(\frac{7}{8}\) of \( (6\frac{1}{5} + 3\frac{2}{5}) - (\frac{2}{21} + \frac{1}{126})\) .
A
1B
3C
10D
5Question 71
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To give up the ghost
A
To pretend to be a ghostB
To scare away a ghostC
To stop workingD
To speak liesQuestion 72
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
DrainageB
OpeningC
SpoonfulD
VegetebleQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
SumptuousB
ProsperousC
PretiousD
PompousQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Radha was extremely ________ about the welfare of her parents.
A
impatientB
eagerC
intenseD
anxiousQuestion 75
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’. All the mangoes is sweet ; you should try one.
A
All the mangoes are sweetB
No substitution requiredC
All mangoes sweetD
All the mangoes sweetQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Defend
A
AbandonB
TarnishC
AdjournD
DerangeQuestion 77
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. These children / are attended / yoga classes / regularly.
A
yoga classesB
regularlyC
These childrenD
are attendedQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who travels on foot
A
VisitorB
TravellerC
TouristD
PedestrianQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Not breathe a word
A
To be quiet not knowing what to sayB
To be quiet because you are angryC
To decide not to talk to someoneD
To remain silent about some secretQuestion 80
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Social distancing should be practiced in ________ with other everyday preventive actions.
A
comprehensionB
understandingC
arrangementD
combinationQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Petty
A
QuickB
DullC
BigD
LightQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. Please walk carefully unless you should hurt yourself.
A
or you mightB
No improvement requiredC
unless you willD
so you shouldQuestion 83
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Plants that grow / in deserts / do not requires / much water.
A
do not requiresB
much waterC
in desertsD
Plants that growQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. The Maldives is one of the few places in the world where ancient pleasure can be derived from doing nothing.
A
curtB
bustlingC
tremendousD
prosperousQuestion 85
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. Choke
A
HackB
BlockC
SlashD
ChopQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. If you do not return my money, I will ______ you to court.
A
pushB
liftC
carryD
dragQuestion 87
Comprehension
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. Neither the guests / nor the host / were dressed appropriately / for the party.
A
Neither the guestsB
were dressed appropriatelyC
nor the hostD
for the partyQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A cage for keeping rabbits
A
HutchB
LairC
ApiaryD
KennelQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A spider’s home
A
HoleB
DenC
CobwebD
HiveQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Marvellous
A
DangerousB
ChildishC
WonderfulD
InnocentQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A
resultB
effectC
causeD
eventQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A
insignificantB
unnecessaryC
irrelevantD
necessaryQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A
physiologicalB
psychologicalC
politicalD
mentalQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A
alteredB
exchangedC
placedD
substitutedQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A
unsystematicB
formalC
regularD
irregular