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
RFC
B
DMK
C
SMI
D
TFE
Question 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
96
B
83
C
65
D
51
Question 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, 5
B
2, 4, 3, 1, 5
C
2, 3, 4, 5, 1
D
2, 3, 1, 4, 5
Question 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
U
B
V
C
T
D
Q
Question 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
MLK
B
LKM
C
KLM
D
MKL
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

In acertain code language, ‘LAYOUT’ is written as ‘WRRVDI’. How will ‘CHETAK’ be written in that language?

A
HQXEBF
B
NWXKBZ
C
HXQBEF
D
NXWBKZ
Question 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 years
B
16 years
C
18 years
D
12 years
Question 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 follows
B
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
C
Only conclusion II follows
D
Both conclusions I and II follow
Question 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
H
B
E
C
G
D
F
Question 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
388
B
155
C
340
D
265
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

‘Viticulture’ is related to ‘Grapes’ in the same way as ‘Floriculture’ is related to ‘________’.

A
Silkworm
B
Fluorine
C
Flowers
D
Plants
Question 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
646
B
638
C
280
D
430
Question 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
K
B
P
C
R
D
L
Question 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
Daughter
B
Paternal aunt
C
Mother
D
Sister
Question 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 O
B
P M A P K
C
M A K A P
D
P A M P K
Question 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
31
B
37
C
25
D
43
Question 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
79
B
78
C
97
D
87
Question 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
23
B
25
C
21
D
29
Question 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
FHLR
B
DFJP
C
NPTZ
D
GIMU
Question 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
PCTHVS
B
TBOSFU
C
BNUTSF
D
SFUTBN
Question 21
GK

Which of the following countries hosted the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation in November 2020?

A
Malaysia
B
Hong Kong
C
Japan
D
Singapore
Question 22
GK

Article ______ of the Constitution of India deals with Administration of Union Territories.

A
233
B
239
C
224
D
228
Question 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
Ryotwari
B
Mahalwari
C
Malguzari
D
Taluqdar
Question 24
GK

Which of the following is another name for Vitamin K1?

A
Phylloquinone
B
Nicotinic acid
C
Thiamine
D
Riboflavin
Question 25
GK

The highest peak in the Aravalli range is located in ______.

A
Gujarat
B
Delhi
C
Rajasthan
D
Haryana
Question 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
hydrogen
B
ethanol
C
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 Patel
B
Avani Lekhara
C
Ekta Bhyan
D
Deepa Malik
Question 29
GK

The Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by the ______ species of mosquitoes.

A
Culex
B
Anopheles
C
Aedes
D
Haemagogus
Question 30
GK

Which of the following is a ferrous mineral?

A
Manganese
B
Copper
C
Bauxite
D
Zinc
Question 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
₹10,000
B
₹20,000
C
₹25,000
D
₹15,000
Question 32
GK

Jawai Bandh is a reservoir built across Jawai River, which is a tributary of the:

A
Luni river
B
Banas river
C
Chambal river
D
Mahi river
Question 33
GK

What was India’s rank in the Ease of Doing Business Index 2020?

A
54
B
63
C
71
D
67
Question 34
GK

A _______ is a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element.

A
transistor
B
resistor
C
diode
D
capacitor
Question 35
GK

In which of the following cities is the Dev-Deepawali' festival celebrated?

A
Ujjain
B
Ayodhya
C
Varanasi
D
Prayagraj
Question 36
GK

6 April 1919 was observed as a day of non-violent opposition to ______.

A
the Simon Commission
B
the Rowlatt Act
C
the Cabinet Mission Plan
D
the Morely-Minto Reforms
Question 37
GK

In which year was the Oudh Kisan Sabha set up?

A
1930
B
1925
C
1920
D
1928
Question 38
GK

Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Day I Stopped Drinking Milk’?

A
Twinkle Khanna
B
Roshni Nilkani 
C
Sudha Murty
D
Nita Ambani 
Question 39
GK

What is the maximum amount of loan permissible under the ‘Shishu scheme’ of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana?

A
₹2,00,000
B
₹5,00,000
C
₹1,00,000
D
₹50,000
Question 40
GK

Who won the Women's Singles title at the US Open 2020 tennis tournament?

A
Naomi Osaka
B
Maria Sharapova
C
Victoria Azarenka
D
Serena Williams
Question 41
GK

Who among the following is the author 'Wedding Album'?

A
Badal Sarkar
B
Mahesh Dattani
C
Girish Karnad
D
Vijay Tendulkar
Question 42
GK

Which of the following pieces is NOT allowed to move backward on a chess board?

A
Bishop
B
Pawn
C
King
D
Queen
Question 43
GK

Padma Shri awardee Sitara Devi was known for her contribution to the field of ___________.

A
Kathak
B
Odissi
C
Mudiyettu
D
Sattriya
Question 44
GK

In which of the following years was the ‘Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana’ launched?

A
2014
B
2018
C
2020
D
2016
Question 45
GK

In which Schedule of the Constitution of India is the language ‘Hindi’ included?

A
Tenth
B
Fourth
C
Fifth
D
Eighth
Question 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
350
B
280
C
300
D
320
Question 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 ∶ 2
B
2 ∶ 3
C
3 ∶ 2
D
2 ∶ 1
Question 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 ∶ 110
B
70 ∶ 99
C
67 ∶ 97
D
77 ∶ 105
Question 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
24.6
B
25.2
C
22.8
D
23.4
Question 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
7
B
6
C
8
D
4
Question 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 2
B
9556 cm 2
C
9756 cm 2
D
9806 cm 2
Question 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. 18,000
B
Rs. 36,000
C
Rs. 72,000
D
Rs. 27,000
Question 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
28,250
B
31,500
C
30,000
D
27,000
Question 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
-4
D
-7
Question 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
1,120
B
1,020
C
1,050
D
980
Question 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 days
B
24 days
C
35 days
D
30 days
Question 58
Arithmetic

Two numbers are in the ratio 5 ∶ 9. If their HCF is 14, then what is their LCM? 

A
8820
B
196
C
56
D
630
Question 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
\(20\frac{2}{5}\)  years
B
\(25\frac{1}{2}\)  years
C
23 years
D
\(29\frac{2}{3}\)  years
Question 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
4
D
5
Question 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
1,176
B
1,268
C
1,200
D
1,250
Question 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. 670
B
Rs. 552
C
Rs. 575
D
Rs. 600
Question 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. 2,980
B
Rs. 1,340
C
Rs. 1,150
D
Rs. 2,160
Question 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. 9,200
D
Rs. 8,000
Question 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 cm
B
25 cm
C
20 cm
D
45 cm
Question 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
8
B
9
C
8.5
D
9.5
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The protesters ______ when the police used tear gas.

A
regretted
B
waved
C
assembled
D
dispersed
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Persuade

A
Halt
B
Lead
C
Coax
D
Sway
Question 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 buy
B
run out eggs
C
some more
D
We have
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Elephant in the room

A
An obvious issue left unaddressed due to its sensitivity
B
An extremely fat person sitting all alone in a room
C
A wild untamed animal left to wander astray
D
A pretty affair which is kept a secret
Question 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 that
B
dawned on him that
C
dawned at him whether
D
No improvement required
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Hands down

A
Without any weapons
B
Easily and without doubt
C
With sufficient strength
D
Very weakly and slowly
Question 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
Sense
B
Awareness
C
Knack
D
Passion
Question 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
Invigilator
B
Detective
C
Explorer
D
Inventor
Question 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 friends
B
return back soon
C
that he would
D
Ravi told
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’. If he works harder, he g ot better results.

A
was getting
B
is getting
C
No substitution required
D
will get
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Fasten
B
Plunge
C
Buisness
D
Evolve
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Custard
B
Costudy
C
Cushion
D
Curtail
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Asha has ______ the house beautifully for the party.

A
improved
B
decorated
C
planned
D
produced
Question 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 back
B
give up
C
give out
D
No improvement required
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Reliable

A
Wealthy
B
Fortunate
C
Intelligent
D
Trusted
Question 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 is
B
more better
C
our dog
D
trained than
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words. An imaginary place where everything is perfect

A
elysium
B
utopia
C
eden
D
arcadia
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. Stray

A
Casual
B
Careless
C
Fickle
D
Homeless
Question 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
rewarded
B
granted
C
gifted
D
awarded
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Monotonous

A
Elaborate
B
Cheerful
C
Changing
D
Varied
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
floating
B
stacking
C
sinking
D
soaring
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
rejected
B
adapted
C
followed
D
influenced
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
emigrated
B
conferred
C
gimmicked
D
disunited
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
obviously
B
extremely
C
dangerously
D
automatically
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
dishelmed
B
declaimed
C
resolved
D
unsolved