SSC-GD 2021 Questions
24 Nov 2021 • Shift 1
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Question 1
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'FLOAT' is written as 'ROU', 'CLAIM' is written as 'OAV'. How will 'ARMED' be written in that language?
A
RFCB
DMKC
SMID
TFEQuestion 2
Logical Reasoning
What will be the value of the given expression if ‘A’ means ‘+’, ‘B’ means ‘–’, ‘C’ means ‘×’, and ‘D’ means ‘÷’? 36 A (15 C 4) B (21 A 13) A 24 D (16 D 2) = ?
A
96B
83C
65D
51Question 3
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. Acoustic 2. Academy 3. Accent 4. Accord 5. Active
A
2, 3, 4, 1, 5B
2, 4, 3, 1, 5C
2, 3, 4, 5, 1D
2, 3, 1, 4, 5Question 4
Logical Reasoning
P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are sitting in a row on a wall facing towards the west. R is just to the left of S. Q is at one of the end points and T is his neighbour. V is sitting between T and U. S is fifth from the north end. Who among the following persons is sitting exactly in the middle of the row?
A
UB
VC
TD
QQuestion 5
Logical Reasoning
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. SRQ, PON, ?, JIH, GFE
A
MLKB
LKMC
KLMD
MKLQuestion 6
Logical Reasoning
In acertain code language, ‘LAYOUT’ is written as ‘WRRVDI’. How will ‘CHETAK’ be written in that language?
A
HQXEBFB
NWXKBZC
HXQBEFD
NXWBKZQuestion 7
Logical Reasoning
The ages of two sisters Rajini and Rani are in the proportion of 2 ∶ 3. After 6 years, the proportion of their ages will be 3 ∶ 4. What is the current age of Rajini?
A
14 yearsB
16 yearsC
18 yearsD
12 yearsQuestion 8
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: All rats are dogs. Some rats are hens. Conclusions: I. Some rats are dogs. II. Some hens are rats.
A
Only conclusion I followsB
Neither conclusion I nor II followsC
Only conclusion II followsD
Both conclusions I and II followQuestion 9
Logical Reasoning
A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, which letter will be on the face opposite to the face showing 'C’?
A
HB
EC
GD
FQuestion 10
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 and the sixth number is related to the fifth number. 7 : 113 :: 11 : ? :: 15 : 481
A
388B
155C
340D
265Question 11
Logical Reasoning
‘Viticulture’ is related to ‘Grapes’ in the same way as ‘Floriculture’ is related to ‘________’.
A
SilkwormB
FluorineC
FlowersD
PlantsQuestion 12
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 6, 22, 70, 214, ?, 1942
A
646B
638C
280D
430Question 13
Logical Reasoning
Eight friends, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q and R, are sitting at two circular tables, one smaller inner table and one bigger outer table. Both the circular tables have the same centre. Four persons are sitting at each table at equal distances between them, facing the centre. M is to the immediate right of L. Q and N are sitting in the south and are facing R and L. M is sitting opposite to O at the same table. P is sitting opposite K at the outer table. N is between P and K at the same table. L is between M and O at the same table. Who is sitting in the north at the outer table?
A
KB
PC
RD
LQuestion 14
Logical Reasoning
Pointing towards a boy, Ranjita said, “He is my husband's father-in-law's only daughter's son's father's only sister's son”. How is that boy's mother related to Ranjita's husband?
A
DaughterB
Paternal auntC
MotherD
SisterQuestion 15
Logical Reasoning
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series, will complete the series. O _ K M _ O P K _ A O _ _ M A
A
P A M P OB
P M A P KC
M A K A PD
P A M P KQuestion 16
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'RAT' is coded as '39' and 'DOG' is coded as '26'. How will 'YAK' be coded in that language?
A
31B
37C
25D
43Question 17
Logical Reasoning
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 6 15 48 7 17 55 13 29 ?
A
79B
78C
97D
87Question 18
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 2, 5, 11, 17, ?, 31, 41
A
23B
25C
21D
29Question 19
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
FHLRB
DFJPC
NPTZD
GIMUQuestion 20
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. TONGUE : PUHOFV :: MASTER : ?
A
PCTHVSB
TBOSFUC
BNUTSFD
SFUTBNQuestion 21
GK
Which of the following countries hosted the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation in November 2020?
A
MalaysiaB
Hong KongC
JapanD
SingaporeQuestion 22
GK
Article ______ of the Constitution of India deals with Administration of Union Territories.
A
233B
239C
224D
228Question 23
GK
Under the ______ system of land revenue, the ownership rights were handed over to the peasants and the British Government collected taxes directly from them.
A
RyotwariB
MahalwariC
MalguzariD
TaluqdarQuestion 24
GK
Which of the following is another name for Vitamin K1?
A
PhylloquinoneB
Nicotinic acidC
ThiamineD
RiboflavinQuestion 25
GK
The highest peak in the Aravalli range is located in ______.
A
GujaratB
DelhiC
RajasthanD
HaryanaQuestion 26
GK
Which of the following statements about Emperor Ashoka is FALSE?
A
Ashoka was opposed by a wise man named Chanakya (also known as Kautilya).B
Ashoka belonged to the Mauryan dynasty.C
The empire that Ashoka ruled was founded by his grandfather.D
Ashoka is the only king in the history of the world who gave up conquest after winning a war.Question 27
GK
In September 2021, Coal India Ltd. started a pilot project to replace the use of diesel with ______ in dumpers.
A
hydrogenB
ethanolC
Liquefied natural gas (LNG)D
Compressed natural gas (CNG)Question 28
GK
In September 2021, ______ became the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic medals.
A
Bhavina PatelB
Avani LekharaC
Ekta BhyanD
Deepa MalikQuestion 29
GK
The Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by the ______ species of mosquitoes.
A
CulexB
AnophelesC
AedesD
HaemagogusQuestion 30
GK
Which of the following is a ferrous mineral?
A
ManganeseB
CopperC
BauxiteD
ZincQuestion 31
GK
In June 2021, the Ministry of Heavy Industries increased the subsidy for electric two-wheelers to ______ per kWh under the FAME India Scheme Phase II.
A
₹10,000B
₹20,000C
₹25,000D
₹15,000Question 32
GK
Jawai Bandh is a reservoir built across Jawai River, which is a tributary of the:
A
Luni riverB
Banas riverC
Chambal riverD
Mahi riverQuestion 33
GK
What was India’s rank in the Ease of Doing Business Index 2020?
A
54B
63C
71D
67Question 34
GK
A _______ is a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element.
A
transistorB
resistorC
diodeD
capacitorQuestion 35
GK
In which of the following cities is the Dev-Deepawali' festival celebrated?
A
UjjainB
AyodhyaC
VaranasiD
PrayagrajQuestion 36
GK
6 April 1919 was observed as a day of non-violent opposition to ______.
A
the Simon CommissionB
the Rowlatt ActC
the Cabinet Mission PlanD
the Morely-Minto ReformsQuestion 37
GK
In which year was the Oudh Kisan Sabha set up?
A
1930B
1925C
1920D
1928Question 38
GK
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Day I Stopped Drinking Milk’?
A
Twinkle KhannaB
Roshni Nilkani C
Sudha MurtyD
Nita Ambani Question 39
GK
What is the maximum amount of loan permissible under the ‘Shishu scheme’ of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana?
A
₹2,00,000B
₹5,00,000C
₹1,00,000D
₹50,000Question 40
GK
Who won the Women's Singles title at the US Open 2020 tennis tournament?
A
Naomi OsakaB
Maria SharapovaC
Victoria AzarenkaD
Serena WilliamsQuestion 41
GK
Who among the following is the author 'Wedding Album'?
A
Badal SarkarB
Mahesh DattaniC
Girish KarnadD
Vijay TendulkarQuestion 42
GK
Which of the following pieces is NOT allowed to move backward on a chess board?
A
BishopB
PawnC
KingD
QueenQuestion 43
GK
Padma Shri awardee Sitara Devi was known for her contribution to the field of ___________.
A
KathakB
OdissiC
MudiyettuD
SattriyaQuestion 44
GK
In which of the following years was the ‘Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana’ launched?
A
2014B
2018C
2020D
2016Question 45
GK
In which Schedule of the Constitution of India is the language ‘Hindi’ included?
A
TenthB
FourthC
FifthD
EighthQuestion 46
Arithmetic
Train A passes an electric pole in 15 seconds, moving at 60 kmh. It crosses train B moving in the opposite direction at 48 km/h, in 19 seconds. What is the length (in m) of train B?
A
350B
280C
300D
320Question 47
Arithmetic
The cost of 2 dozen bananas is Rs. 240 and the cost of 18 lemons is Rs. 90. Find the ratio of the cost of 1 lemon to that of one banana.
A
1 ∶ 2B
2 ∶ 3C
3 ∶ 2D
2 ∶ 1Question 48
Arithmetic
The ratio of train and bus fares from A to B is 3 ∶ 5. If the train fare is increased by 15% and bus fare is increased by 10%, then what will be the ratio of the new fares of train and bus?
A
69 ∶ 110B
70 ∶ 99C
67 ∶ 97D
77 ∶ 105Question 49
Arithmetic
The average of 19 numbers is 24. The average of the first 8 numbers is 26.5 and that of the last 12 numbers is 21.5. If the 8 th number is excluded, then what will be the average (correct to one decimal point) of the remaining numbers?
A
24.6B
25.2C
22.8D
23.4Question 50
Arithmetic
A boat goes 10 km upstream and 12 km downstream in 4 hours. It can also go \(7\frac{1}{2}\) km upstream and 7 km downstream in \(2\frac{3}{4}\) hours. What is the speed (in km/h) of the boat when going upstream?
A
7B
6C
8D
4Question 51
Arithmetic
If the diameter of a sphere is 56 cm, then what is its surface area? (Take π = \(\frac{22}{7}\) )
A
9856 cm 2B
9556 cm 2C
9756 cm 2D
9806 cm 2Question 52
Arithmetic
Sunderlal distributed his savings of Rs. 1,62,000 among his wife, 3 sons and a daughter in such a way that his wife gets double of what his daughter gets and his daughter gets double of what each of his sons get. How much will his daughter get?
A
Rs. 18,000B
Rs. 36,000C
Rs. 72,000D
Rs. 27,000Question 53
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper gives 17% discount on the discounted price after giving an initial discount of 12% on the marked price of a refrigerator. If the final sale price is Rs. 21,912, the marked price (in Rs.) is:
A
28,250B
31,500C
30,000D
27,000Question 54
Arithmetic
The value of \(\left(1\frac{1}{9}\times 1\frac{1}{20}\div\frac{21}{38}-\frac{1}{3}\right)\times\frac{3}{8}-\left(\frac{2}{3}\div\frac{3}{4}\ of\ \frac{5}{9}\right)\div3\frac{1}{5}+1\frac{1}{6}\) is:
A
\(1\frac{1}{2}\)B
\(1\frac{1}{3}\)C
\(1\frac{1}{6}\)D
\(1\frac{1}{4}\)Question 55
Arithmetic
simplify the following expression. 2 ÷ [(-6) ÷ 2 × 3] × 3 - 1
A
\(-1\frac{2}{3}\)B
\(-\frac{4}{9}\)C
-4D
-7Question 56
Arithmetic
A calculates his profit percentage on the selling price of an article, whereas B calculates his profit on the cost price of the same article. The selling price of both of them is the same and both get 40% profit. If the difference between their profits is Rs. 120, then the selling price (in Rs.) of the article is:
A
1,120B
1,020C
1,050D
980Question 57
Arithmetic
The ratio of efficiencies of X and Y for doing a certain work is 5 ∶ 9. Working together, they can complete a work in 15 days. X alone will complete \(66\frac{2}{3}\%\) of the same work in?
A
28 daysB
24 daysC
35 daysD
30 daysQuestion 58
Arithmetic
Two numbers are in the ratio 5 ∶ 9. If their HCF is 14, then what is their LCM?
A
8820B
196C
56D
630Question 59
Arithmetic
The ages of Ramesh and his wife are 40 years and 36 years, respectively. If the average age of their son and 2 daughters is 13 years, then what is the average age of the family?
A
\(20\frac{2}{5}\) yearsB
\(25\frac{1}{2}\) yearsC
23 yearsD
\(29\frac{2}{3}\) yearsQuestion 60
Arithmetic
Find the value of x in the expression 20% of 80 + 2x = 45% of 30 + 20% of 85.
A
\(7\frac{1}{4}\)B
\(7\frac{3}{4}\)C
\(7\frac{1}{2}\)D
\(7\frac{1}{3}\)Question 61
Arithmetic
A worker can complete a job in 25 days. If supervisor is 25% more efficient than worker, then how many days will 1 supervisor and 5 workers, working together, take to complete the job?
A
\(3\frac{1}{2}\)B
\(4\frac{1}{4}\)C
4D
5Question 62
Arithmetic
A manufacturer marked an item for Rs. 1,400 and allowed 25% discount to a retailer, who sold it by earning 12% profit. At what price (in Rs.) did the retailer sell the item?
A
1,176B
1,268C
1,200D
1,250Question 63
Arithmetic
A sum of Rs. 1,727 is divided into three parts A, B and C so that their amounts after 3, 4 and 5 years, respectively, are equal, the rate of simple interest being 5% per annum. How much is A?
A
Rs. 670B
Rs. 552C
Rs. 575D
Rs. 600Question 64
Arithmetic
The four walls of a room with dimensions 12 m × 15 m × 20 m are to be white washed at the rate of Rs. 2/m 2 . Find the cost.
A
Rs. 2,980B
Rs. 1,340C
Rs. 1,150D
Rs. 2,160Question 65
Arithmetic
A person lent a certain sum of money at 5% simple interest. If the interest after 6 years is Rs. 5,600 less than the sum lent, then what is the sum lent?
A
Rs. \(4,307\frac{9}{13}\)B
Rs. \(18,666\frac{2}{3}\)C
Rs. 9,200D
Rs. 8,000Question 66
Arithmetic
Find the greatest possible length which can be used to measure exactly the lengths 4 m 90 cm, 3 m 85 cm and 12 m 95 cm.
A
35 cmB
25 cmC
20 cmD
45 cmQuestion 67
Arithmetic
An automobile financier claims to be lending money at simple interest, but he includes the interest every six months for calculating the principal. If he is charging an interest of 14%, the effective rate of interest becomes:
A
15%B
14.49%C
14.35%D
15.49%Question 68
Arithmetic
A,B and C are three numbers. A is 48% less than B and C is 20% more than the sum of A and B. By what percentage (correct to one decimal place) is B less than C?
A
48.4%B
45.2%C
72.8%D
82.4%Question 69
Arithmetic
In a transaction, the profit percentage is 70% of the cost. If the cost further increases by 40%, but the selling price remains the same, what is the difference between the two profit percentages?
A
48.57%B
40.57%C
45.87%D
40.0%Question 70
Arithmetic
The list price of an article is Rs. 850. It is sold for Rs. 528.87, after giving three successive discounts of 20%, 15% and x% on the list price. What is the value of x ?
A
8B
9C
8.5D
9.5Question 71
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The protesters ______ when the police used tear gas.
A
regrettedB
wavedC
assembledD
dispersedQuestion 72
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Persuade
A
HaltB
LeadC
CoaxD
SwayQuestion 73
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. We have / run out eggs; / could you buy / some more?
A
could you buyB
run out eggsC
some moreD
We haveQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Elephant in the room
A
An obvious issue left unaddressed due to its sensitivityB
An extremely fat person sitting all alone in a roomC
A wild untamed animal left to wander astrayD
A pretty affair which is kept a secretQuestion 75
Comprehension
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. It never dawned to him if he could be in danger.
A
dawned up to him thatB
dawned on him thatC
dawned at him whetherD
No improvement requiredQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Hands down
A
Without any weaponsB
Easily and without doubtC
With sufficient strengthD
Very weakly and slowlyQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Natural skill at doing something
A
SenseB
AwarenessC
KnackD
PassionQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who investigates and solves crimes
A
InvigilatorB
DetectiveC
ExplorerD
InventorQuestion 79
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Ravi told / his friends / that he would / return back soon.
A
his friendsB
return back soonC
that he wouldD
Ravi toldQuestion 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’. If he works harder, he g ot better results.
A
was gettingB
is gettingC
No substitution requiredD
will getQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
FastenB
PlungeC
BuisnessD
EvolveQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
CustardB
CostudyC
CushionD
CurtailQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Asha has ______ the house beautifully for the party.
A
improvedB
decoratedC
plannedD
producedQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. Try harder, don’t give away so easily.
A
give backB
give upC
give outD
No improvement requiredQuestion 85
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Reliable
A
WealthyB
FortunateC
IntelligentD
TrustedQuestion 86
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Their dog is / more better / trained than / our dog.
A
Their dog isB
more betterC
our dogD
trained thanQuestion 87
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words. An imaginary place where everything is perfect
A
elysiumB
utopiaC
edenD
arcadiaQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. Stray
A
CasualB
CarelessC
FickleD
HomelessQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The government ______ the contract for 100 low-floor buses to an automobile manufacturer.
A
rewardedB
grantedC
giftedD
awardedQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Monotonous
A
ElaborateB
CheerfulC
ChangingD
VariedQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A
floatingB
stackingC
sinkingD
soaringQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A
rejectedB
adaptedC
followedD
influencedQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A
emigratedB
conferredC
gimmickedD
disunitedQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4
A
obviouslyB
extremelyC
dangerouslyD
automaticallyQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A
dishelmedB
declaimedC
resolvedD
unsolved