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
17191614201864
B
19171614192035
C
17181416192056
D
17191416182046
Question 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
60
B
450
C
435
D
300
Question 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
4
B
5
C
6
D
8
Question 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
15
B
13
C
10
D
17
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Identify the number that does NOT belong to the following series. 18, 27, 35, 45, 54

A
18
B
45
C
54
D
35
Question 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
BCI
B
BCC
C
CBI
D
IBC
Question 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
C
B
E
C
A
D
F
Question 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
JFBGH
B
GFBJH
C
JFGBH
D
JBFGH
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. 6 : 216 : : 8 : ?

A
64
B
154
C
1024
D
512
Question 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 5
B
5 and 12
C
5 and 7
D
3 and 7
Question 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, 1
B
2, 3, 1, 5, 4
C
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
D
5, 3, 2, 4, 1
Question 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
D
B
A
C
none
D
B
Question 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
TRP
B
TOM
C
SPN
D
TQO
Question 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
LIRVJG
B
KIRVHG
C
KJSVHG
D
KIRUHF
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

‘Honey’ is related to ‘Bees’ in the same way as ‘Sugar’ is related to ‘________’.

A
Cake
B
Sugarcane
C
Juicer
D
Sweet
Question 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
EFotJUy
B
EEoTjUz
C
FfOtJuZ
D
EfOTjUZ
Question 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
ZTG
B
IDE
C
RDN
D
USB
Question 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
212
B
280
C
196
D
218
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

If Samaira is the daughter of my father's mother's only son, how is Samaira related to me?

A
Mother
B
Sister
C
Niece
D
Daughter
Question 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 Alade
B
Michelle Obama
C
Padma Lakshmi
D
M. Nethra
Question 22
GK

How many pairs of chromosomes are present in human beings?

A
23
B
26
C
19
D
22
Question 23
GK

With which of the following games/sports is the William Jones Cup associated?

A
Billiards
B
Basketball
C
Boxing
D
Cricket
Question 24
GK

The process of development of an area through conservation and regeneration of degraded ecosystem and ecological stability is called ________.

A
ecological development
B
social development
C
social stability
D
permanent development
Question 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
Tripura
B
Odisha
C
Maharashtra
D
Kerala
Question 26
GK

As per Census 2011, which of the following states’ sex ratio is less than 900?

A
Haryana
B
Assam
C
Jharkhand
D
Madhya Pradesh
Question 27
GK

Forty years after disbanding, music group ________ announced its return in September 2021.

A
Rolling Stones
B
Eagles
C
Led Zeppelin
D
ABBA
Question 28
GK

The ________ empire was the first pan-Indian empire that covered most of the Indian subcontinent.

A
Chola
B
Kushan
C
Mauryan
D
Gupta
Question 29
GK

The Open Era in tennis began in _________ when the Grand Slam tournaments agreed to allow professional players to compete with amateurs.

A
1958
B
1948
C
1968
D
1938
Question 30
GK

In which of the following years was Sanchi declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A
1989
B
1999
C
1967
D
2014
Question 31
GK

In relation to banking, CTS is an acronym for ________.

A
Cheque Truncation System
B
Corporate Trade Schedule
C
Credit Transfer Statement
D
Cash Transaction Scrutiny
Question 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
Cytology
B
Agronomy
C
Anatomy
D
Agrostology
Question 33
GK

The 9th edition of the International Sand Art Festival was organised in December 2020 in ________.

A
Odisha
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Maharashtra
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 34
GK

In which of the following years was the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act enacted?

A
1856
B
1890
C
1906
D
1934
Question 35
GK

Who is the author of the book ‘Exam Warriors’?

A
Vikram Seth
B
Bibek Debroy
C
Abhishek Manu Singhvi
D
Narendra Modi
Question 36
GK

When is Women’s Entrepreneurship Day observed every year?

A
10 October
B
19 November
C
25 November
D
14 September
Question 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 Desai
B
Tribhuvandas Patel
C
Mahadev Desai
D
Vallabhbhai Patel
Question 38
GK

Which of the following is awarded to the coaches for producing medal winners at prestigious international sports events?

A
Dhyan Chand Award
B
Dronacharya Award
C
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
D
Arjuna Award
Question 39
GK

The National Sports University, Imphal is a central university established under an Act passed in the year ______.

A
2014
B
2018
C
2015
D
2019
Question 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
zoology
B
botany
C
saurology
D
ethnology
Question 42
GK

Which state has the second-highest number of Lok Sabha seats, after Uttar Pradesh?

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Bihar
D
Maharashtra
Question 43
GK

The minerals closest to the bottom of the earth's surface can only be excavated by the _______ process.

A
Drilling
B
Quarrying
C
Shaft Mining
D
Open Cast Mining
Question 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-tana
B
Upanayana
C
Medhajanana
D
Hiranya-garbha
Question 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 - August
B
January - December
C
October - September
D
July - June
Question 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. 1,350
B
Rs. 1,500
C
Rs. 1,620
D
Rs. 1,560
Question 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
1500
B
1150
C
1800
D
1350
Question 48
Arithmetic

If HCF of 328, 451 and 697 is x, then the value of x lies between:

A
44 and 48
B
40 and 44
C
36 and 40
D
48 and 52
Question 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 km
B
560 km
C
620 km
D
580 km
Question 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
15
B
12.5
C
17.5
D
20
Question 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
2,350
B
2,140
C
2,210
D
2,280
Question 54
Arithmetic

The value of 72 ÷ 16 of 3 - [28 ÷ 6 of 4 - 20 ÷ 7 × (23 - 37) - 41] × 1 \(\frac{1}{2}\) is:

A
1
B
\(\frac{5}{8}\)
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
2
B
5
C
4
D
3
Question 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
53.5
B
48.9
C
49.7
D
47.6
Question 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
130
B
125
C
140
D
120
Question 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. 322
B
Rs. 168
C
Rs. 280
D
Rs. 186
Question 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
36
B
30
C
24
D
27
Question 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
11297
B
17395.75
C
13975.50
D
19753.25
Question 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 less
B
Rs. 13 less
C
Rs. 87 more
D
Rs. 13 more
Question 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 \(\frac{2}{3}\)  hours
B
6 \(\frac{9}{11}\)  hours
C
5 \(\frac{8}{11}\)  hours
D
2 \(\frac{1}{3}\)  hours
Question 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
73
B
78
C
68
D
63
Question 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
16
B
4
C
12
D
20
Question 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
296
B
288
C
300
D
294
Question 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. 160
B
Rs. 250
C
Rs. 180
D
Rs. 280
Question 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 3
B
50 cm 3
C
30 cm 3
D
40 cm 3
Question 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
1
B
3
C
10
D
5
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To give up the ghost

A
To pretend to be a ghost
B
To scare away a ghost
C
To stop working
D
To speak lies
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Drainage
B
Opening
C
Spoonful
D
Vegeteble
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Sumptuous
B
Prosperous
C
Pretious
D
Pompous
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Radha was extremely ________ about the welfare of her parents.

A
impatient
B
eager
C
intense
D
anxious
Question 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 sweet
B
No substitution required
C
All mangoes sweet
D
All the mangoes sweet
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Defend

A
Abandon
B
Tarnish
C
Adjourn
D
Derange
Question 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 classes
B
regularly
C
These children
D
are attended
Question 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
Visitor
B
Traveller
C
Tourist
D
Pedestrian
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Not breathe a word

A
To be quiet not knowing what to say
B
To be quiet because you are angry
C
To decide not to talk to someone
D
To remain silent about some secret
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Social distancing should be practiced in ________ with other everyday preventive actions.

A
comprehension
B
understanding
C
arrangement
D
combination
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Petty

A
Quick
B
Dull
C
Big
D
Light
Question 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 might
B
No improvement required
C
unless you will
D
so you should
Question 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 requires
B
much water
C
in deserts
D
Plants that grow
Question 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
curt
B
bustling
C
tremendous
D
prosperous
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. Choke

A
Hack
B
Block
C
Slash
D
Chop
Question 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
push
B
lift
C
carry
D
drag
Question 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 guests
B
were dressed appropriately
C
nor the host
D
for the party
Question 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
Hutch
B
Lair
C
Apiary
D
Kennel
Question 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
Hole
B
Den
C
Cobweb
D
Hive
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Marvellous

A
Dangerous
B
Childish
C
Wonderful
D
Innocent
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
result
B
effect
C
cause
D
event
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
insignificant
B
unnecessary
C
irrelevant
D
necessary
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
physiological
B
psychological
C
political
D
mental
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
altered
B
exchanged
C
placed
D
substituted
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
unsystematic
B
formal
C
regular
D
irregular