SSC-GD 2021 Questions

23 Nov 2021 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. MLW, JJV, GHU, ?

A
EGR
B
DFT
C
FFS
D
GET
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 40, 46, 58, 82, 130, ?

A
206
B
226
C
174
D
166
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

What will be the value of the given expression if ‘A’ means ‘+’, ‘B’ means ‘–’, ‘C’ means ‘×’, and ‘D’ means ‘÷’? 27 D 3 A 5 A (9 C 6) B 15 A (14 B 11) C 6 = ?

A
81
B
71
C
43
D
54
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

The given diagram shows the number of students who know different languages (Hindi, English and German). What is the number of students who know English and German both but do NOT know Hindi?

A
3
B
12
C
15
D
16
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set. (9, 45, 10)

A
(5, 75, 26)
B
(7, 40, 12)
C
(8, 72, 18)
D
(6, 85, 22)
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

‘Tailor’ is related to ‘Dress’ in the same way as ‘Cobbler’ is related to ‘________’.

A
Shoes
B
Cycle
C
Furniture
D
Building 
Question 7
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. 9 : 44001 :: ? : 46521 :: 14 : 55211

A
14
B
18
C
20
D
10
Question 8
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. NOSE : ENOS :: PROUD : ?

A
DOPRU
B
DUROP
C
OUPDR
D
RPUOD
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'DUMP' is written as 'ETNQ' and 'EAGER' is written as 'DZHDS'. How will 'FINGER' be written in that language?

A
HHOHDS
B
IFGNRE
C
GHOHDS
D
GJOHQS
Question 10
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: 1. All needles are papers. 2. Some needles are knives. Conclusions: I. Some knives are papers. II. No paper is a knife.

A
Both the conclusions follow
B
Only conclusion I follows
C
Only conclusion II follows
D
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'TARGET' is coded as '219752' and 'PRIZE' is coded as '79985'. How will 'QUEEN' be coded in that language?

A
73554
B
83555
C
83225
D
82554
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. G _ C T _ X _ T G X _ T _ X C T G _ C T

A
T G C C G G
B
X G C C G X
C
X X C G G Y
D
X G C C C G
Question 13
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. Rotate 2. Rose 3. Resolute 4. Repair 5. Recreate

A
4, 5, 3, 2, 1
B
5, 4, 3, 1, 2
C
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
D
1, 4, 3, 2, 5
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
KNQTW 
B
CGILN 
C
DGJMP 
D
PSVYB 
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Vishal is the husband of Narmada. Pratik is the brother of Gaurvi. Kartik is the son of Prathmesh, who is the husband of Arti. Arti's son is married to Narmada. Gaurvi is the daughter of Vishal. How is Prathmesh related to Gaurvi?

A
Paternal uncle 
B
Maternal grandfather
C
Maternal uncle
D
Paternal grandfather 
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 7, 14, 17, 68, 73, ?

A
408
B
438
C
528
D
432
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

The total of the salary of Mandeep and Swati is ₹85,000. The total of the salary of Swati and Yukti is ₹60,000. If Swati's salary is ₹10,000 more than the salary of Yukti, then what is the salary of Mandeep?

A
₹25,000 
B
₹35,000 
C
₹40,000
D
₹50,000 
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, what would be the letter on the opposite side of the letter 'A' ?

A
D
B
C
C
B
D
F
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Seven friends S, T, U, V, W, X and Y, are sitting around a circle with their backs towards the centre. There are three persons between Y and V. W is sitting to the immediate right of V. U is sitting between Y and X. T is not the neighbour of W or Y. S is the neighbour of W. Who is sitting between V and X?

A
T
B
S
C
Y
D
U
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'READY' is written as 'IVZWB'. How will 'PERFORM' be written in that language?

A
KVPRERFJ
B
RPLIFIRE
C
KVIULIN
D
LORPREFI
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

Eight officers A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are attending a meeting sitting clockwise around a circular table in the same sequence. All are facing the centre of the table and have equal distances between them. If D is facing the north-west direction, in which direction is F sitting?

A
South-west
B
North-east 
C
South-east 
D
North-west
Question 22
GK

The value of the Special Drawing Right (SDR) of the International Monetary Fund is determined by a basket of currencies consisting of ______ currencies.

A
six 
B
five 
C
seven
D
eight 
Question 23
GK

In 1944, the Battle of Imphal was fought between the British Army and the _______ Army.

A
Japanese 
B
Dutch
C
Chinese
D
French 
Question 24
GK

Which of the following is an Arthropod?

A
Liver fluke 
B
Millipede
C
Snail 
D
Leech 
Question 25
GK

During India's independence movement, who was the only President of the Indian National Congress who resigned from the presidency even after being elected?

A
Dadabhai Naoroji 
B
Subhash Chandra Bose 
C
Abul Kalam Azad 
D
Vallabhbhai Patel 
Question 26
GK

Which of the following statements about camels is INCORRECT?

A
Their dung is dry. 
B
They excrete small amounts of urine. 
C
They live in terrestrial habitats. 
D
They sweat a lot. 
Question 27
GK

Which district of Odisha has the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats?

A
Gajapati
B
Balangir
C
Boudh 
D
Angul 
Question 28
GK

Which of the following is a folk dance performed by the 'tea tribes' of Assam?

A
Alkap
B
Barao 
C
Domkach 
D
Jhumur 
Question 29
GK

When is Indian Army Day celebrated every year?

A
15 January
B
8 March 
C
5 June 
D
23 October 
Question 30
GK

In which prison did Mahatma Gandhi go on a hunger strike in protest of the British Government's decision to separate India's electoral system by caste, in the year 1932?

A
Dongri 
B
Yerwada
C
Byculla 
D
Bhoiwada 
Question 31
GK

India’s first seaplane service was launched in October 2020 in:

A
Karnataka 
B
Kerala
C
Goa
D
Gujarat 
Question 32
GK

The Preamble to the Constitution of India is based on the Objective Resolution moved by Jawaharlal Nehru in the Constituent Assembly on ________.

A
4 November 1946
B
13 December 1946
C
29 August 1947
D
14 February 1945
Question 33
GK

Who is known as the founding father of macroeconomics?  

A
John Maynard Keynes 
B
Alfred Marshall
C
Adam Smith 
D
Paul Samuelson
Question 34
GK

Robert Clive, who was one of the founders of the establishment of British supremacy in India, came to India in the year ________.

A
1543
B
1733
C
1743
D
1643
Question 35
GK

Which of the following is a stringed musical instrument?

A
Jantar 
B
Bungal/Bhungal
C
Turi
D
Zanz
Question 36
GK

Christian Coleman, who was banned for two years from 14 May 2020 for anti-doping violations, is associated with _______.

A
boxing
B
tennis 
C
swimming 
D
athletics 
Question 37
GK

Which of the following does NOT refer to movements in the oceans?

A
Waves 
B
Currents
C
Reflections
D
Tides 
Question 38
GK

‘The Other Side of Silence: Voices from the Partition of India’ is a book by ______.

A
Yasmin Khan
B
Ayesha Jalal 
C
Bapsi Sidhwa
D
Urvashi Butalia 
Question 39
GK

Which of the following is India's first river interlinking project?

A
Palar - Bhavani 
B
Ken - Betwa 
C
Vaigai - Noyyal
D
Kosi - Gandak 
Question 40
GK

Which of the following is paired CORRECTLY?

A
Fixed/immovable joint: Elbow 
B
Ball and socket joint: Upper jaw–head 
C
Hinge joint: Shoulder 
D
Pivotal joint: Neck–head
Question 41
GK

Who among the following was the first Indian woman to participate in the Olympic golf tournament?

A
Diksha Dagar 
B
Aditi Ashok 
C
Sharmila Nicollet 
D
Smriti Mehra 
Question 42
GK

Who among the following was one of the Congress leaders who drafted a Constitution for India in 1928?

A
Motilal Nehru
B
Jaipal Singh
C
Somnath Lahiri
D
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
Question 43
GK

Under whose advice did Mahatma Gandhi decide to travel throughout India for a year, getting to know the land and its people since arriving in India from South Africa in 1915?

A
Motilal Nehru
B
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
C
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D
Subhash Chandra Bose
Question 44
GK

Since which year has Kabaddi been recognised as a full-fledged sport at the Asian Games?

A
2000
B
1994
C
1996
D
1990
Question 45
GK

In October 2020, the Government of India launched the SERB - POWER Scheme with the objective of promoting opportunities for:

A
youth in medical research
B
women in exploratory research
C
women in biotechnology research
D
youth in educational research
Question 46
GK

Which of the following was set up as the apex level institution for housing in India?

A
Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority
B
Delhi Development Authority
C
The Housing Development Finance Corporation
D
National Housing Bank
Question 47
Arithmetic

The average of 16 numbers is 24.5. If the average of the first 6 numbers is 20.5 and that of the last 5 numbers is 32.4, then what is the average of the remaining numbers?

A
21.4
B
22.4
C
21.8
D
20.2
Question 48
Arithmetic

A certain sum amounts to ₹ 8,094 at 10.5% p.a. in 4 years, at simple interest. What will be the amount (in ₹ ) of the same sum at the same rate in \(6{ {2} \over 3}\) years, at simple interest?

A
9,850
B
9,760
C
9,690
D
9,960
Question 49
Arithmetic

The value of \(8 - 4 ÷ 8 \:of\: 3 + (7 ÷ 7 \:of\: \frac{1}{7} ) ÷ 6 + (3 × 6 ÷ \frac{1}{3}) × \frac{1}{6}\)  is:

A
0
B
\(18{ {2} \over 3}\)
C
\(12{ {2} \over 3}\)
D
18
Question 50
Arithmetic

A piggy bank contains ₹1 coins, ₹2 coins and ₹5 coins in the ratio of 5 : 9 : 4. If the total amount in the piggy bank is ₹860, how many ₹5 coins are there?

A
60
B
50
C
80
D
90
Question 51
Arithmetic

Due to some damage, Nitin sells a woollen jacket at 10% below the cost price. If he could sell it for ₹ 500 more, he would make a profit of 15%. What is the cost price of the jacket?

A
₹3,333
B
₹2,000
C
₹2,500
D
₹5,000
Question 52
Arithmetic

A's salary is 10% less than B's salary. B's salary is 25% less than C's salary. By how much percentage approximately, is C's salary more than A's salary?

A
48%
B
33%
C
90%
D
65%
Question 53
Arithmetic

If the length and the breadth of a rectangle are doubled, then its perimeter will become:

A
four times
B
half
C
thrice
D
twice
Question 54
Arithmetic

If the area of a rectangle with dimensions 18 m x 50 m is the same as that of a square, then what is the length of the side of the square?

A
34 m
B
17.5 m
C
15 m
D
30 m
Question 55
Arithmetic

Two successive discounts of 12% and 10% are given on an item. If the marked price of the item is ₹3,500, then the selling price of the item is:

A
₹2,650
B
₹2,652
C
₹2,772
D
₹2,770
Question 56
Arithmetic

Let x and y be the LCM and HCF of 165, 297 and 495, respectively. What is the value of \({ {x} \over y}\) ?

A
75
B
55
C
45
D
15
Question 57
Arithmetic

The average of the resultant of three times of A and four times of B is 17. Also, the average of the resultant of four times of A and three times of B is 18. The sum of A and B is:

A
15
B
16
C
12
D
10
Question 58
Arithmetic

A train takes 50 minutes to cover a certain distance at a speed of 90 km/h. If the speed is increased by \(33{ {1} \over 3}\%\) , then how long will it take to cover  \(2{{4} \over 5}\) times of the distance?

A
1 hour 30 minutes
B
1 hour 25 minutes
C
1 hour 20 minutes
D
1 hour 45 minutes
Question 59
Arithmetic

At what rate percentage per annum (p.a.). will a sum of money double in \(8 {{1} \over 3}\) years simple interest?

A
8.5% p.a.
B
12% p.a.
C
7% p.a.
D
8% p.a.
Question 60
Arithmetic

If 20 men can complete a work in 36 days, then how many men can complete three-fourth of the same work in 18 days?

A
40
B
30
C
15
D
20
Question 61
Arithmetic

If x : y = 5 : 8, then what is (4x - 3y) : (4x - 7y)?

A
1 : 9
B
1 : 1
C
11 : 19
D
9 : 1
Question 62
Arithmetic

Simplify the following expression. \(\frac{1}{5} \div \frac{3}{4}\:of\:\frac{2}{5}+\frac{1}{5}\times \frac{5}{6}-\frac{2}{3}\)

A
\(-{{2} \over 5}\)
B
\({{1} \over 6}\)
C
\(-{{59} \over 150}\)
D
\(-{{37} \over 90}\)
Question 63
Arithmetic

If the difference between 70% of a number and 40% of the same number is 135, then the number is:

A
420
B
350
C
550
D
450
Question 64
Arithmetic

A fruit seller purchased 30 kg apples at ₹520 per 10 kg. He sold 60% of them at the rate of ₹60/kg. To get a gain of 20%, the selling price of the remaining apples, per kg, is:

A
₹66
B
₹62
C
₹65
D
₹60
Question 65
Arithmetic

Walking at three-fifth of her usual speed, a girl reaches her workplace 1 hour 30 minutes late. What is her usual time of travel?

A
56 min
B
54 min
C
2 h 15 min 
D
2 h 45 min
Question 66
Arithmetic

A can complete a task in 15 hours and B can do it in 30 hours. After A had worked for 5 hours, B also joined A to finish the remaining task. In how much time will the remaining work be completed?

A
6 hours 40 minutes
B
5 hours 30 minutes
C
6 hours 20 minutes
D
5 hours 40 minutes
Question 67
Arithmetic

The incomes of A and B are in the ratio 7 : 9 and the ratio of their expenditures is 13 : 15. If A and B save ₹9,000 and ₹15,000, respectively, then what is the income (in ₹) of A?

A
28,000
B
31,500
C
35,000
D
38,500
Question 68
Arithmetic

If the seven-digit number 57282p9 is completely divisible by 11, what is the value of (11 - p). where p > 0?

A
8
B
5
C
10
D
2
Question 69
Arithmetic

A sum of ₹26,000 is lent on simple interest in two parts such that the interest on the first part for 3 years at 5% per annum is equal to the interest on the second part for 4 years at 6% per annum. How much is the first part?

A
₹14,860
B
₹10,000
C
₹11,835
D
₹16,000
Question 70
Arithmetic

Jagan bought 4 almirahs of equal cost. He sold 3 of these with a profit of 14%. He sold the 4 th almirah at k% profit. What is the value of k, if the overall profit is 15%?

A
16
B
14
C
15
D
18
Question 71
Arithmetic

A retailer buys an article at a discount of 20% and sells it for ₹ 2,200, making a profit of 10%. What is the discount (in ₹ )?

A
₹400
B
₹300
C
₹500
D
₹200
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Awkward

A
Graceful 
B
Bulky 
C
Uneasy 
D
Inelegant
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Metal
B
Taccal
C
Brutal
D
Fatal
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Attract

A
Entice
B
Prevent
C
Disgust
D
Repel
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Captivity

A
Tumble
B
Prosperity
C
Elevate
D
Freedom
Question 76
Comprehension

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. She didn’t liked / any disturbance / during her studies.

A
No error
B
any disturbance
C
during her studies
D
She didn’t liked
Question 77
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’. We watched the carpenter to repair our broken table.

A
repairing
B
No substitution required
C
repaired
D
to repairing
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Deliberate

A
Accidental
B
Disastrous
C
Unplanned
D
Planned
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Giving orders in a manner that permits no refusal

A
Infidelity 
B
Dictatorial 
C
Benedictory 
D
Adulterous
Question 80
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 book are not owned by him.

A
are not being owned
B
is not owned
C
is not own
D
No substitution required
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. We have decided to go on a long ______ with our friends.

A
visit
B
travel
C
drive
D
passage
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'. He was too tired for walking anymore.

A
very tired for walking
B
too tired to walk
C
No improvement required
D
to tired for walk
Question 83
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. He is / the more intelligent / and hardworking student / of our class.

A
the more intelligent
B
of our class
C
and hardworking student
D
He is
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To bear fruit

A
To be creative
B
To put in hard work
C
To produce positive results 
D
To accept the truth 
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. This is the ______ clock that I have ever seen.

A
purest
B
finest
C
sharpest
D
tastiest
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Eagle eye

A
An eye with sense of admiration
B
An eye full of curiosity
C
An eye with sharp visual powers
D
An eye full of suspicion
Question 87
Comprehension

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

A
Telepathy 
B
Pathology 
C
Antipathy
D
Empathy 
Question 88
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Even though Mahindra & Mahindra warn / consumers not to use low-standard engine oil, / people refuse to read the instructions / and damage their vehicles.

A
people refuse to read the instructions
B
Even though Mahindra & Mahindra warn
C
and damage their vehicles
D
consumers not to use low standard engine oil
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Disease that spreads by physical touch and contact

A
Contemptible
B
Resistible
C
Contagious
D
Poisonous
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Friendship increases happiness and ______ misery.

A
delegates
B
distinguishes
C
diminishes
D
determines
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the correctly spelt word.

A
Mechanism
B
Machanism
C
Mechenism
D
Mechanisum
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
placed
B
parked
C
put
D
planted
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
have
B
has
C
had
D
are having
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
is
B
are
C
were
D
was
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
although
B
but
C
hence
D
so
Question 96
Comprehension

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

A
included
B
including
C
include
D
to include