SSC-GD 2021 Questions
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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
EGRB
DFTC
FFSD
GETQuestion 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
206B
226C
174D
166Question 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
81B
71C
43D
54Question 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
3B
12C
15D
16Question 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
ShoesB
CycleC
FurnitureD
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
14B
18C
20D
10Question 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
DOPRUB
DUROPC
OUPDRD
RPUODQuestion 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
HHOHDSB
IFGNREC
GHOHDSD
GJOHQSQuestion 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 followB
Only conclusion I followsC
Only conclusion II followsD
Neither conclusion I nor II followsQuestion 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
73554B
83555C
83225D
82554Question 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 GB
X G C C G XC
X X C G G YD
X G C C C GQuestion 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, 1B
5, 4, 3, 1, 2C
5, 4, 3, 2, 1D
1, 4, 3, 2, 5Question 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 grandfatherC
Maternal uncleD
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
408B
438C
528D
432Question 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
₹40,000D
₹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
DB
CC
BD
FQuestion 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
TB
SC
YD
UQuestion 20
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'READY' is written as 'IVZWB'. How will 'PERFORM' be written in that language?
A
KVPRERFJB
RPLIFIREC
KVIULIND
LORPREFIQuestion 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-westB
North-east C
South-east D
North-westQuestion 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
sevenD
eight Question 23
GK
In 1944, the Battle of Imphal was fought between the British Army and the _______ Army.
A
Japanese B
DutchC
ChineseD
French Question 24
GK
Which of the following is an Arthropod?
A
Liver fluke B
MillipedeC
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
GajapatiB
BalangirC
Boudh D
Angul Question 28
GK
Which of the following is a folk dance performed by the 'tea tribes' of Assam?
A
AlkapB
Barao C
Domkach D
Jhumur Question 29
GK
When is Indian Army Day celebrated every year?
A
15 JanuaryB
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
YerwadaC
Byculla D
Bhoiwada Question 31
GK
India’s first seaplane service was launched in October 2020 in:
A
Karnataka B
KeralaC
GoaD
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 1946B
13 December 1946C
29 August 1947D
14 February 1945Question 33
GK
Who is known as the founding father of macroeconomics?
A
John Maynard Keynes B
Alfred MarshallC
Adam Smith D
Paul SamuelsonQuestion 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
1543B
1733C
1743D
1643Question 35
GK
Which of the following is a stringed musical instrument?
A
Jantar B
Bungal/BhungalC
TuriD
ZanzQuestion 36
GK
Christian Coleman, who was banned for two years from 14 May 2020 for anti-doping violations, is associated with _______.
A
boxingB
tennis C
swimming D
athletics Question 37
GK
Which of the following does NOT refer to movements in the oceans?
A
Waves B
CurrentsC
ReflectionsD
Tides Question 38
GK
‘The Other Side of Silence: Voices from the Partition of India’ is a book by ______.
A
Yasmin KhanB
Ayesha Jalal C
Bapsi SidhwaD
Urvashi Butalia Question 39
GK
Which of the following is India's first river interlinking project?
A
Palar - Bhavani B
Ken - Betwa C
Vaigai - NoyyalD
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–headQuestion 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 NehruB
Jaipal SinghC
Somnath LahiriD
Shyama Prasad MukherjeeQuestion 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 NehruB
Gopal Krishna GokhaleC
Bal Gangadhar TilakD
Subhash Chandra BoseQuestion 44
GK
Since which year has Kabaddi been recognised as a full-fledged sport at the Asian Games?
A
2000B
1994C
1996D
1990Question 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 researchB
women in exploratory researchC
women in biotechnology researchD
youth in educational researchQuestion 46
GK
Which of the following was set up as the apex level institution for housing in India?
A
Maharashtra Housing and Area Development AuthorityB
Delhi Development AuthorityC
The Housing Development Finance CorporationD
National Housing BankQuestion 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
21.4B
22.4C
21.8D
20.2Question 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
9,850B
9,760C
9,690D
9,960Question 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
0B
\(18{ {2} \over 3}\)C
\(12{ {2} \over 3}\)D
18Question 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
60B
50C
80D
90Question 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
₹3,333B
₹2,000C
₹2,500D
₹5,000Question 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 timesB
halfC
thriceD
twiceQuestion 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 mB
17.5 mC
15 mD
30 mQuestion 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
₹2,650B
₹2,652C
₹2,772D
₹2,770Question 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
75B
55C
45D
15Question 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
15B
16C
12D
10Question 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 minutesB
1 hour 25 minutesC
1 hour 20 minutesD
1 hour 45 minutesQuestion 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
40B
30C
15D
20Question 61
Arithmetic
If x : y = 5 : 8, then what is (4x - 3y) : (4x - 7y)?
A
1 : 9B
1 : 1C
11 : 19D
9 : 1Question 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
420B
350C
550D
450Question 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
₹66B
₹62C
₹65D
₹60Question 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 minB
54 minC
2 h 15 min D
2 h 45 minQuestion 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 minutesB
5 hours 30 minutesC
6 hours 20 minutesD
5 hours 40 minutesQuestion 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
28,000B
31,500C
35,000D
38,500Question 68
Arithmetic
If the seven-digit number 57282p9 is completely divisible by 11, what is the value of (11 - p). where p > 0?
A
8B
5C
10D
2Question 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
₹14,860B
₹10,000C
₹11,835D
₹16,000Question 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
16B
14C
15D
18Question 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
₹400B
₹300C
₹500D
₹200Question 72
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Awkward
A
Graceful B
Bulky C
Uneasy D
InelegantQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
MetalB
TaccalC
BrutalD
FatalQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Attract
A
EnticeB
PreventC
DisgustD
RepelQuestion 75
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Captivity
A
TumbleB
ProsperityC
ElevateD
FreedomQuestion 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 errorB
any disturbanceC
during her studiesD
She didn’t likedQuestion 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
repairingB
No substitution requiredC
repairedD
to repairingQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Deliberate
A
AccidentalB
DisastrousC
UnplannedD
PlannedQuestion 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
AdulterousQuestion 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 ownedB
is not ownedC
is not ownD
No substitution requiredQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. We have decided to go on a long ______ with our friends.
A
visitB
travelC
driveD
passageQuestion 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 walkingB
too tired to walkC
No improvement requiredD
to tired for walkQuestion 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 intelligentB
of our classC
and hardworking studentD
He isQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To bear fruit
A
To be creativeB
To put in hard workC
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
purestB
finestC
sharpestD
tastiestQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Eagle eye
A
An eye with sense of admirationB
An eye full of curiosityC
An eye with sharp visual powersD
An eye full of suspicionQuestion 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
AntipathyD
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 instructionsB
Even though Mahindra & Mahindra warnC
and damage their vehiclesD
consumers not to use low standard engine oilQuestion 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
ContemptibleB
ResistibleC
ContagiousD
PoisonousQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Friendship increases happiness and ______ misery.
A
delegatesB
distinguishesC
diminishesD
determinesQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the correctly spelt word.
A
MechanismB
MachanismC
MechenismD
MechanisumQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A
placedB
parkedC
putD
plantedQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A
haveB
hasC
hadD
are havingQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A
isB
areC
wereD
wasQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A
althoughB
butC
henceD
soQuestion 96
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A
includedB
includingC
includeD
to include