SSC-GD 2021 Questions

23 Nov 2021 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Select the dice that can be formed by folding the given sheet along the lines.

A
Only A and B
B
Only C
C
Only A, C and D
D
Only A, B and D
Question 2
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. SITAR : TKWEW :: CRAME : ?

A
DTDSJ
B
DSCQJ
C
DTDQJ
D
DTDQK
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

In the given Venn diagram, the circle represents 'girls who play football', the rectangle represents 'boys who play football', the triangle represents 'girls and boys who play hockey', and the arrow represents 'players who play badminton'. What is the total number of girls and boys who play both football and hockey?

A
70
B
26
C
35
D
9
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. L _ _ K C _ O Q _ C L O _ _ C

A
OQLKQK
B
QOLKQK
C
OQLOQC
D
OKOQCQ
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 9, 18, 45, 126, ?

A
369
B
333
C
393
D
396
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 92, 86, 81, 77, ?, 72

A
75
B
76
C
73
D
74
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

The sum of four numbers A, B, C and D is 147. The ratio of C and D is 3 ∶ 5, respectively. D is five times A. C is twice of B. What is the value of B ?

A
45
B
27
C
21
D
42
Question 8
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
HI
B
AB
C
CD
D
PG
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

If ' Z ' denotes 'addition', ' X ' denotes 'multiplication', ' Y ' denotes 'division', and ' W ' denotes 'subtraction', then what will be the value of the following expression? 15 Y (11 Z 4) Z 3 X 4 (19 Z 3) Y 11 X 3 (3 Z 2)

A
405
B
361
C
408
D
390
Question 10
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: Some pumpkins are bananas. All bananas are bitter gourds. Conclusions: I. No bitter gourd is a pumpkin. II. Some bitter gourds are bananas.

A
Both conclusions I and II follow
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Only conclusion I follows
D
Either conclusion I or II follows
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Five friends, R, S, V, P and Q, are sitting in a row facing north. Q is sitting to the right of R and left of S. If V is the only one sitting to the left of R, then who is sitting in the left most position?

A
R
B
P
C
S
D
V
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'TOY' is written as 'UPZ' and 'COW' is written as 'DPX'. How will 'MONU' be written in that language?

A
VONP
B
VOPN
C
NPVO
D
NPOV
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. FIK, HKM, JMO, LOQ, ?

A
NRQ
B
NQS
C
QNS
D
SQN
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

Five players are sitting in a straight line in a park, facing north. A and B are sitting together. C is between B and D. E is second to the right of C. Find the position of B from the left.

A
2 nd
B
1 st
C
4 th
D
5 th
Question 15
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. Gracious 2. Gorgeous 3. Government 4. Governor 5. Governess

A
2, 5, 1, 4, 3
B
2, 5, 1, 3, 4
C
2, 5, 3, 4, 1
D
3, 5, 1, 4, 2
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set. 4,17, 33

A
5, 10, 55
B
12, 15, 244
C
6, 15, 71
D
10, 14, 114
Question 17
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. 15 : 210 :: 26 : ?

A
666
B
656
C
650
D
676
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, JAGUAR is written as MDJXDU. How will LEOPARD be written as in that language?

A
OHQSDVG
B
OGRSEUG
C
OHRTDUH
D
OHRSDUG
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Pointing to the photograph of a boy, Nikhil said, "He is my mother's mother-in-law's daughter's only brother's son". How is the boy in the photograph related to Nikhil?

A
Cousin
B
Father
C
Paternal uncle
D
Brother
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, DOUBLE is written as ZKQRYM, and TEN is written as XMV. How will TOLL be written in that language?

A
UKQR
B
XKYY
C
YKXM
D
MVYY
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

'Pen' is related to 'Ink' in the same way as 'Brush' is related to '___________.

A
Pencil
B
Paint
C
Paper
D
Drawing Book
Question 22
GK

What is the amount of annual health cover available to a family under the 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme of the Government of India?

A
Rs. 5 lakh
B
Rs. 10 lakh
C
Rs. 1 lakh
D
Rs. 3 lakh
Question 23
GK

Banabhatta wrote the biography of King_________.

A
Harshavardhana
B
Chandragupta Maurya
C
Samudragupta
D
Ashoka
Question 24
GK

Who among the following kings of Benaras (Banaras) was arrested by Warren Hastings in 1781?

A
Chait (Chet) Singh
B
Mahip (Maheep) Narayan Singh
C
Udit Narayan Singh
D
Balwant Singh
Question 25
GK

What is India's rank in the Global Economic Freedom Index 2020?

A
105
B
92
C
107
D
100
Question 26
GK

Who among the following is the author of 'Grandparents' Bag of Stories'?

A
Gauri Khan
B
Twinkle Khanna
C
Arundhati Roy
D
Sudha Murty
Question 27
GK

According to which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India does a citizen of the country have the right to protection of life and personal liberty?

A
Article 17
B
Article 21
C
Article 20
D
Article 26
Question 28
GK

Who among the following persons can be described as 'a spokesperson of the backward classes and castes in India'?

A
Vallabhbhai Patel
B
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
C
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D
Subhas Chandra Bose
Question 29
GK

NABARD launched a sanitation literacy campaign to promote literacy on water, sanitation and hygiene under which of the following missions in Karnataka in October 2020?

A
Jagananna Thodu
B
Jal Shakti
C
Hans Jal Dhara Yojana
D
Sanitation literacy campaign
Question 30
GK

In which of the following years was the Gandhi-Irwin Pact signed?

A
1931
B
1921
C
1929
D
1919
Question 31
GK

Calcitonin hormone is released by which of the following glands in humans when the amount of calcium in the bloodstream is high?

A
Thyroid
B
Adrenal
C
Pituitary
D
Pineal
Question 32
GK

In which of the following years was the first Commonwealth Games held ?

A
1930
B
1912
C
1965
D
1956
Question 33
GK

Article _________of the Constitution of India states that the President can nominate two members of the Anglo-Indian community to the Lok Sabha if the community is not adequately represented.

A
335
B
331
C
333
D
337
Question 34
GK

In November 2020 , India signed an implementation agreement on hydrography with_____________.

A
China
B
Indonesia
C
Vietnam
D
Japan
Question 35
GK

Which of the following oceans' deepest point is Java Trench?

A
Indian Ocean
B
Pacific Ocean
C
Atlantic Ocean
D
Arctic Ocean
Question 36
GK

Which of the following inert gases is used to inflate party balloons?

A
Helium
B
Xenon
C
Argon
D
Neon
Question 37
GK

For how many days is the Indian festival of Onam celebrated in Kerala?.

A
12
B
10
C
15
D
7
Question 38
GK

The theme for Shikshak Parv 2021 was '________"

A
Quality and Sustainable Schools: Learnings from the Schools in India
B
Vidyarthi Devo Bhava
C
National Education Policy
D
Acharya Devo Bhava
Question 39
GK

Achanta Sharath Kamal is a professional player of _______ from India.

A
swimming
B
golf
C
table tennis
D
lawn tennis
Question 40
GK

Who among the following is the first bowler to bowl two maiden overs in the Indian Premier league match?

A
Mohammed Siraj
B
Mohit Sharma
C
Imran Tahir
D
Sohail Tanvir
Question 41
GK

In which of the following states did Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveil the Statue of Peace in November 2020?

A
Maharashtra
B
Rajasthan
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Gujarat
Question 42
GK

In which of the following years was the National Jute Policy formulated? Its objective was to increase productivity, improve quality, ensure good prices to jute farmers and enhance the yield per hectare.

A
2000
B
2005
C
1998
D
2014
Question 43
GK

'Shaheedi Sabha' is a festival celebrated by which of the following states?

A
Bihar
B
Haryana
C
Sikkim
D
Punjab
Question 44
GK

As per Economic Survey 2020-21, from the year ______ infant mortality rates declined by 12% for states that did not adopt the 'Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana' (AB-PMJAY).

A
2016-17 to 2020-21
B
2019-20 to 2020-21
C
2018-19 to 2019-20
D
2015-16 to 2019-20
Question 45
GK

Who among the following was appointed as the brand ambassador of Equitas Small Finance Bank in November 2020?

A
Akshay Kumar
B
Virat Kohli
C
Smriti Mandhana
D
Sushmita Sen
Question 46
GK

Which uninhabited island in India has a bird sanctuary?

A
Bluff Island
B
Barren Island
C
Pitti Island
D
Belle Island
Question 47
Arithmetic

The value of 78 ÷ 13 of 5 - [48 ÷ 72 × 3 - 15 ÷ 8 × (23 - 29) - 17] of 4 is:

A
\(5 \frac{1}{4}\)
B
\(4 \frac{1}{5}\)
C
\(15 \frac{1}{4}\)
D
\(16 \frac{1}{5}\)
Question 48
Arithmetic

The savings of Radha are equal to 40% of her expenditure. If her income increases by 25% and the expenditure increases by 40%, then her savings increase/decrease by how much?

A
Increase by 15%
B
Increase by 12.5%
C
Decrease by 15%
D
Decrease by 12.5%
Question 49
Arithmetic

If an integer 'k' is divisible by 3, 5 and 10 , then what will be the next larger integer divisible by all these numbers?

A
k + 2
B
k + 20
C
k + 10
D
2k
Question 50
Arithmetic

By selling an article for Rs. 299.20, a shopkeeper loses 12%. If he sells it for Rs. 350.20, then there is:

A
1.5% gain
B
3% loss
C
1.5% loss
D
3% gain
Question 51
Arithmetic

A and B can do a piece of work in 36 days and 48 days, respectively. They work together for 12 days. The remaining work is completed by C alone in 10 days. A and C together can complete 62.5% of the original work in:

A
9 days
B
\(12 \frac{1}{2}\) days
C
\(14 \frac{2}{5}\) days
D
10 days
Question 52
Arithmetic

The average weight of A, B and C is 60 kg. If the average weight of A and B is 45 kg, then the weight of C is:

A
80 kg
B
70 kg
C
60 kg
D
90 kg
Question 53
Arithmetic

A pool has length 15 m, breath 10 m, and depth 3 m. The water is filled up to a depth of 2.5 m. What is the quantity (in kilo litres) of water in the pool?

A
370.5
B
375
C
450
D
475
Question 54
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper bought an oven for Rs. 15,000 and sold it for Rs. 19,200 . He paid Rs. 350 at the octroi and Rs. 650 transportation charges. What is his loss or gain per cent?

A
20% gain
B
21% loss
C
20% loss
D
21% gain
Question 55
Arithmetic

If a sum of Rs. 713 is divided into three parts, A, B and C in the ratio \(\frac{1}{2}: \frac{2}{3}: \frac{3}{4}\) , then C is equal to:

A
Rs. 209
B
Rs. 297
C
Rs. 270
D
Rs. 279
Question 56
Arithmetic

A certain sum amounts to Rs. 13860 after 5 years and to Rs. 16776 after 8 years at the same rate per cent per annum at simple interest. What will be simple interest (in Rs.) on a sum of Rs. 20,000 for \(3 \frac{2}{5}\) years at the same rate?

A
7344
B
7434
C
6374
D
6473
Question 57
Arithmetic

The value of \(42 \frac{1}{5} \div\left[36+\frac{2}{3}\right. of \left.15-\left(24 \div 8+\frac{4}{5}\right)\right]\) is:

A
1
B
10
C
15
D
5
Question 58
Arithmetic

An article is listed at Rs. 18000 and the discount offered is 12%. What additional discount must be given to bring the net selling price to Rs. 14414.40?

A
11%
B
8%
C
9%
D
10%
Question 59
Arithmetic

Find the compound interest on Rs. 15,600 at 12% per annum for 9 months, compounded quarterly.

A
Rs. 1,446.54
B
Rs. 1,972.40
C
Rs. 1,925.75
D
Rs. 1,969.25
Question 60
Arithmetic

Three articles are bought at Rs. 500 each. One of them is sold at a profit of 12%. If the other two articles are also sold and a loss of 20% occurs on the whole transaction, then what is the gain or loss percentage on selling the remaining two articles?

A
Profit of 15%
B
Loss of 25%
C
Loss of 40%
D
Loss of 36%
Question 61
Arithmetic

Let x be the greatest number which when divides 6564, 7416 and 8907, the remainder in each case is the same. The sum of the digits of x is:

A
9
B
5
C
10
D
6
Question 62
Arithmetic

A dealer marked the price of an item 40% above its cost price. He allowed two successive discounts of 25% and 16% to a particular customer. As a result, he incurred a loss of Rs. 590 . At what price did he sell the item to the said customer?

A
Rs. 4,240
B
Rs. 4,320
C
Rs. 4,410
D
Rs. 4,400
Question 63
Arithmetic

The average of some numbers is 37. If each of \(\frac{3}{5}\) of the numbers is increased by 7, and each of the remaining is decreased by 9, then the average of the numbers, so obtained, is:

A
35.8
B
38.5
C
37.6
D
36.7
Question 64
Arithmetic

A can do a piece of work in 15 days working 6 hours per day and B can do it in 10 days working 5 hours per day. How long (in days) will they take to do it, working together for 9 hours per day?

A
\(6 \frac{4}{7}\)
B
\(5 \frac{4}{7}\)
C
\(3 \frac{4}{7}\)
D
\(2 \frac{4}{7}\)
Question 65
Arithmetic

Sita scored 756 marks out of 900 and her brother Avi scored 350 marks out of 500. How many more marks should Avi get to make his score per cent equivalent to Sita?

A
65
B
80
C
70
D
60
Question 66
Arithmetic

The speed of a train is 80 km/h. The distance travelled by it from 10.20 a.m. to 1.50 p.m. is:

A
250 km
B
260 km
C
280 km
D
240 km
Question 67
Arithmetic

A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 750 in 5 years and to Rs. 800 in 6 years. The sum is:

A
Rs. 500
B
Rs. 680
C
Rs. 550
D
Rs. 650
Question 68
Arithmetic

Seema and Geeta start at the same time to ride from place A to place B, which is 90 km away from A. Seema travels 3 km per hour slower than Geeta. Geeta reaches place B and at once turns back, meeting Seema 15 km from place B. Geeta's speed (in km/h) is:

A
12
B
10.5
C
7.5
D
9
Question 69
Arithmetic

Find the area of a square, one of whose diagonals is 2.6 m long.

A
1.25 m 2
B
3.38 m 2
C
2.42 m 2
D
3 .50 m 2
Question 70
Arithmetic

A and B together have Rs. 4,655. If \(\frac{4}{15}\) of A's amount is equal to \(\frac{2}{5}\) of B's amount, what amount does B have?

A
Rs. 9,310
B
Rs. 1,680
C
Rs. 2,311
D
Rs. 1,862
Question 71
Arithmetic

If P ∶ Q = 2 ∶ 3, then find (2P + Q) ∶ (5P - 3Q)

A
4 ∶ 3
B
2 ∶ 5
C
7 ∶ 1
D
3 ∶ 8
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. After graduation, he found a transaction job as a technical expert in regional office.

A
rickety
B
auspicious
C
stable
D
stalwart
Question 73
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The children / were warned / to keep away / for the edge of the cliff.

A
were warned
B
for the edge of the cliff
C
The children
D
to keep away
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. He acted in according to my instructions.

A
accordance with
B
spite to
C
No improvement required
D
behalf of
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Sparse

A
Dense
B
Thin
C
Extra
D
Clear
Question 76
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Tagore was / a poet / as well / a patriot.

A
Tagore was
B
as well
C
a poet
D
a patriot
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. In the jungle, he saw a ______________ of wolves.

A
grove
B
bunch
C
pack
D
herd
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Spurn

A
Gossip
B
Despise
C
Admire
D
Include
Question 79
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'. Trees clean an air and remove polluted gases.

A
No substitution required
B
clean the air
C
clean an airs
D
clean a air
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A large group of people

A
Herd
B
Horde
C
Flock
D
Pride
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Deposit

A
Withdraw
B
Exhaust
C
Save
D
Submit
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Disapprove
B
Proportionate
C
Overreact
D
Disobediaent
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. They were____________ of the consequences of their decision.

A
aware
B
alive
C
awake
D
alert
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A medical practitioner specialising in children and their diseases

A
Nephrologist
B
Cardiologist
C
Paediatrician
D
Physician
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. Humble

A
Rude
B
Mute
C
Meek
D
Loud
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Pass the baton

A
share a reward with someone
B
take part in a relay race
C
shift responsibility to others
D
pass on belongings to the heirs
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The news reporter refused to______________ his source of information.

A
disclose
B
distribute
C
discover
D
distract
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Sincere
B
Laughter
C
Collide
D
Jelous
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Keep in touch

A
Maintain contact
B
Trust someone
C
Be sincere
D
Search closely
Question 90
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Banking today, / in a seamless world, / make it possible for you / to access your account from any city.

A
make it possible for you
B
to access your account from any city
C
in a seamless world
D
Banking today
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Person who sells and arranges cut flowers

A
Florist
B
Horticulturist
C
Decorator
D
Gardener
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
club
B
gang
C
team
D
body
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
thanked
B
enjoyed
C
obliged
D
praised
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
while
B
as long as
C
since
D
unless
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
such
B
so
C
which
D
that
Question 96
Comprehension

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

A
smoothly
B
gently
C
freely
D
politely