SSC-GD 2021 Questions
24 Nov 2021 • Shift 2
96 Questions AvailableTake as Test
Question 1
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'MANGOES' is written as 'AEGMNOS'. How will 'FRIEND' be written in that language?
A
DEFINRB
RDHFNIC
RFEIDND
UIRVMWQuestion 2
Logical Reasoning
P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting anticlockwise around a circular table in the same sequence at equal distances between them. All are facing the centre of the table. S is facing the south. Then V and Q interchange their positions. In which direction is Q sitting now?
A
South-eastB
North-eastC
South-westD
NorthQuestion 3
Logical Reasoning
In the following diagram, the circle stands for 'teachers', the rectangle stands for 'part-time workers', and the triangle stands for 'online educators'. The numbers given in the different segments represent the number of persons of that category. How many teachers are online educators and also part-time workers?
A
24B
19C
15D
16Question 4
Logical Reasoning
Mira is the wife of Ketan. Chaitanya is the brother of Kapila, who is the wife of Sudeep. Rani is the mother of Ketan and the wife of Surendra. Chaitanya is the son of Rani. How is Surendra related to Sudeep?
A
SonB
BrotherC
FatherD
Father-in-lawQuestion 5
Logical Reasoning
An amount of Rs. 1,189 is to be divided among Rakesh, Mrinal and Sanjay in the ratio of 11 : 13 : 17, respectively. How much amount will Sanjay get more than Rakesh?
A
Rs. 160B
Rs. 222C
Rs. 194D
Rs. 174Question 6
Logical Reasoning
A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, what would be the symbol on the opposite side of the symbol '+'?
A
%B
@C
=D
#Question 7
Logical Reasoning
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. L _ _ R _ T _ M P _ S _ _ M P _ S T
A
M, P, S, L, R, T, L, RB
L, R, T, S, P, P, S, TC
L, M, R, S, L, M, P, RD
R, P, L, M, S, L, S, TQuestion 8
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. 345 : 7 :: ? : 9 :: 66 : 4
A
514B
731C
445D
651Question 9
Logical Reasoning
Select the letter from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. G, K, O, S, W, A, ?
A
JB
EC
GD
CQuestion 10
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'SOIL' is coded as '38301824'. How will 'DECIMAL' be coded in that language?
A
81061826224B
41060928224C
85161626224D
81062028226Question 11
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: 1. Some medicines are injections. 2. No injection is an equipment. Conclusions: I. No equipment is an injection. II. No medicine is an equipment.
A
Only conclusion II followsB
Only conclusion I followsC
None of the conclusions followD
Both the conclusions followQuestion 12
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'LEJ' is written as 'XJT' and 'FAME' is written as 'LBZJ'. How will 'CABLE' be written in that language?
A
HBDZJB
FBDXJC
DBCXFD
XZYOJQuestion 13
Logical Reasoning
‘Majority’ is related to ‘Minority’ in the same way as ‘Natural’ is related to ‘________’.
A
NatureB
FragranceC
ArtificialD
EnvironmentQuestion 14
Logical Reasoning
Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 12 - 14 × 21 ÷ 7 + 28 = 193
A
× and -B
+ and ×C
+ and ÷D
× and ÷Question 15
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. ORATOR : RQDSRQ :: TACKLE : ?
A
WYFMOCB
WZFJODC
VYFJPQD
WZFLOFQuestion 16
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 40, 76, 44, 70, 49, 64, 55, 58, ?
A
62B
80C
65D
71Question 17
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
HLMB
KOPC
PRTD
DHIQuestion 18
Logical Reasoning
Six persons, P, Q, R, S, T and U, are watching a movie sitting in a line, all facing the north. S is sitting between P and Q. T is at second place to the left of P. R is third to the left of Q. Q is sitting at one of the corners. Who is sitting at the other corner?
A
SB
RC
TD
UQuestion 19
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 1, 2, 2, 4, 8, 32, ?
A
64B
40C
16D
256Question 20
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. Pegmatites 2. Persistence 3. Peroration 4. Percodan 5. Perfection
A
1, 3, 2, 4, 5B
1, 4, 5, 2, 3C
1, 4, 5, 3, 2D
1, 3, 4, 5, 2Question 21
Logical Reasoning
Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set. (9, 79, 7)
A
(15, 239, 14)B
(24, 635, 25)C
(20, 800, 40)D
(12, 135, 18)Question 22
GK
The natural tendency of objects to resist a change in their state of rest or of uniform motion is known as _______.
A
momentumB
accelerationC
forceD
inertiaQuestion 23
GK
Who among the following players won the Women's Singles event at the French Open 2020?
A
Katie BoulterB
Elina SvitolinaC
Iga SwiatekD
Sofia KeninQuestion 24
GK
Which clause allows the government to breach its fiscal deficit target by 0.5% points at times of severe stress in the economy?
A
FAR clauseB
Guarantee clauseC
DEAR clauseD
Escape clauseQuestion 25
GK
According to Census 2011, which is the least populous state in India?
A
Arunachal PradeshB
SikkimC
MizoramD
GoaQuestion 26
GK
Which of the following states is the 'Vinchhudo' dance primarily associated with?
A
NagalandB
Madhya PradeshC
GujaratD
GoaQuestion 27
GK
When government is lowering taxes and raising government spending, which kind of fiscal policy is it following?
A
Neutral Fiscal PolicyB
Contractional Fiscal PolicyC
Both, Contractional Fiscal Policy and Expansionary Fiscal PolicyD
Expansionary Fiscal PolicyQuestion 28
GK
Who among the following had laid the foundation of Lodi dynasty?
A
Ibrahim LodiB
Bahlul LodiC
Sikandar LodiD
Jalaluddin LodiQuestion 29
GK
Which of the following conspiracies was linked to the train robbery in 1925?
A
Kakori ConspiracyB
Delhi ConspiracyC
Peshawar ConspiracyD
Muzaffarpur ConspiracyQuestion 30
GK
Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A
The sun is an example of an illuminated object.B
A frying pan is an example of an opaque object.C
A wooden box is an example of a luminous object.D
An empty bottle made of clear glass is an example of a translucent object.Question 31
GK
In which Indian city is one of the country’s ancient lakes, the 'Lendiya Talab' located?
A
ChennaiB
BhopalC
LucknowD
VaranasiQuestion 32
GK
The Fundamental Principles of the Olympic Charter are based on a document written by:
A
Leo TolstoyB
AristotleC
Muhammad AliD
Pierre de CoubertinQuestion 33
GK
In which year did Subhash Chandra Bose escape from under British surveillance?
A
1941B
1939C
1932D
1945Question 34
GK
Which is the first month of the Indian national calendar year beginning on 22 March, which is the day after the spring equinox?
A
AshwinB
KartikaC
PhalgunaD
ChaitraQuestion 35
GK
Which of the following is a chemical element with the atomic number 10?
A
HeliumB
NeonC
LithiumD
CarbonQuestion 36
GK
With reference to the constitutional provisions regarding Rajya Sabha, which of the following statements is correct?
A
The Vice-president of India is ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.B
The Attorney-General of India is ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.C
The President of India is ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.D
The Prime Minister of India is ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.Question 37
GK
Who among the following took oath as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir in August 2020?
A
Farooq KhanB
Satya Pal MalikC
Girish Chandra MurmuD
Manoj SinhaQuestion 38
GK
Deepa Malik is India's first female para-athlete to win a medal at the ______ Rio Paralympics.
A
2014B
2018C
2016D
2015Question 39
GK
Kamala Harris, the first female Vice-President of the US, has family roots in the Indian state of:
A
KarnatakaB
KeralaC
Andhra PradeshD
Tamil NaduQuestion 40
GK
Annie Zaidi was awarded the Nine Dots Prize for the year ______.
A
2020-21B
2021-22C
2019-20D
2018-19Question 41
GK
Rechna Doab is located between:
A
Ganga and Ghaghara riversB
Ravi and Chenab riversC
Beas and Sutlej riversD
Indus and Jhelum riversQuestion 42
GK
A 'duopoly' is a type of oligopoly wherein ________ firms have dominant or exclusive control over a market.
A
twoB
fiveC
fourD
threeQuestion 43
GK
With reference to the ancient history of India, which of the following sites is associated with the Ashoka Pillar?
A
SanchiB
KhajurahoC
ChatruD
ManduQuestion 44
GK
When was the Fit India movement launched to encourage Indians to include fitness activities and sports in their daily lives to pave the way for a healthy and fit lifestyle?
A
June 2019B
July 2019C
September 2019D
August 2019Question 45
GK
Which neighbouring country and India's boundary was ratified by The Constitution (100 th Amendment) Act, 2015?
A
BhutanB
MyanmarC
BangladeshD
NepalQuestion 46
GK
Which team became the first IPL team to win the IPL title for the fifth time in 2020?
A
Delhi CapitalsB
Chennai Super KingsC
Royal Challengers BangaloreD
Mumbai IndiansQuestion 47
Arithmetic
If the simple interest on a certain sum of money for 15 months at 9.6% per annum exceeds the simple interest on the same sum for 8 months at 11.4% by Rs. 1,320, then the sum is:
A
Rs. 30,000B
Rs. 32,000C
Rs. 28,000D
Rs. 25,000Question 48
Arithmetic
A sum of Rs. 39,000 is divided among A, B, C such that A's share is \(\frac{1}{3}\) of B and B gets 20% more than C. A's share is:
A
Rs. 9,000B
Rs. 7,500C
Rs. 6,000D
Rs. 8,000Question 49
Arithmetic
A retailer buys a tracksuit for Rs. 850. His overhead expenses are Rs. 50. If he sells the tracksuit for Rs. 1,170, then what is his profit percentage?
A
20B
25C
22D
30Question 50
Arithmetic
A sum of money becomes double in 5 years at compound interest rate. The same sum of money will be 4 times of itself in:
A
12 yearsB
10 yearsC
8 yearsD
15 yearsQuestion 51
Arithmetic
Simply the following expression. 7 + 35 ÷ 7 × 5 of 6 - 1
A
156B
132C
12D
179Question 52
Arithmetic
In a toy factory, a worker can assemble a toy in 5 minutes. If, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1248 toys are to be assembled, then how many workers should be employed?
A
52B
50C
78D
26Question 53
Arithmetic
6 men and 8 women can complete as much work in a given time as 3 men and 13 women. If a man can complete a work in 12 days, then in how many days will 4 women be able to complete the same work?
A
5 daysB
8 daysC
4 daysD
20 daysQuestion 54
Arithmetic
A dealer sold an article at a loss of 8%. Had he sold it for Rs. 72 more, he would have gained 16%. The cost price of the article was:
A
Rs. 350B
Rs. 300C
Rs. 450D
Rs. 400Question 55
Arithmetic
A man sells two mobile phones for Rs. 6,000 each, gaining 25% on one and losing 25% on the other. What is his gain or loss percent in whole transaction (up to two decimal places)?
A
Profit, 6.67B
Loss, 6.67C
Loss, 6.25D
Profit, 6.25Question 56
Arithmetic
The LCM and HCF of two numbers are 25 and 150, respectively. If one of the numbers is 50, then what is the sum of the two numbers?
A
100B
175C
75D
125Question 57
Arithmetic
The circumference of a circle of diameter 14 cm is the same as the perimeter of a square. The area of the square is (take π = \(\frac{22}{7}\) ):
A
400 cm 2B
256 cm 2C
121 cm 2D
289 cm 2Question 58
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper buys a computer table for Rs. 5,500. What should be the marked price of the computer table such that even after allowing a 10% discount, he gains Rs. 1,070?
A
Rs. 6,050B
Rs. 7,227C
Rs. 7,300D
Rs. 6,570Question 59
Arithmetic
The price of a commodity has increased by 20%. The Gupta family reframed their monthly budget and plans to spend 8% more money on that particular commodity. By what percentage should they reduce its consumption so as to manage with the increased amount of money?
A
12B
8C
14D
10Question 60
Arithmetic
The LCM of two numbers is 45 times their HCF, and the sum of the LCM and HCF is 1518. If one of the numbers is divided by 16, the quotient is 18 and the remainder is 9. What is the other number?
A
495B
363C
330D
165Question 61
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper buys a gadget for Rs. 1,125 after getting 25% discount. If he sells it by allowing 10% discount on the marked price, then how much does he gain?
A
Rs. 150B
Rs. 225C
Rs. 325D
Rs. 250Question 62
Arithmetic
Two solutions A and B of acid and water contain acid and water in the ratio 7 ∶ 9 and 5 ∶ 3, respectively. A and B are mixed in the ratio x ∶ y. If the ratio of acid and water in the resulting solution is 9 ∶ 7, then x ∶ y is:
A
4 ∶ 5B
2 ∶ 3C
1 ∶ 2D
3 ∶ 4Question 63
Arithmetic
A certain sum amounts to Rs. 12,236 in \(3\frac{3}{4}\) years at 8.8% p.a. at simple interest. What will be the simple interest (in Rs.) on the same sum at the same rate in \(4\frac{3}{8}\) years?
A
3,624B
3,542C
3,484D
3,524Question 64
Arithmetic
If the ratio of the base radii of a cylinder and a cone is 1 ∶ 2 and that of their heights is 2 ∶ 1, then what is the ratio of the volume of the cylinder to that of the cone?
A
2 ∶ 3B
1 ∶ 1C
2 ∶ 1D
3 ∶ 2Question 65
Arithmetic
2 + 3 ÷ 2 of \(\frac{3}{2}\) + 2 \(\rm\left( {4 \times 2 \div 2 \ of \ \frac{1}{2} + 2 - \frac{1}{2}} \right)\) , after simplification, will give the result as:
A
\(\frac{7}{2}\)B
21C
19D
22Question 66
Arithmetic
Two students A and B appeared in a class test. B scored 40% of the sum total of their marks, which is 7 less than the marks of A. How many marks did B score?
A
5B
14C
12D
21Question 67
Arithmetic
A student, walking at a speed of 5 km/h, took 50 minutes, but reached the school 10 minutes later than the scheduled time. To reach school on time, the speed of the student should be:
A
6.5 km/hB
\(\frac{{25}}{6}\) km/hC
6 km/hD
\( \frac{{25}}{4}\) km/hQuestion 68
Arithmetic
If 62% of a number is equal to three-fifth of another number, then what is the ratio of the first number to the second number?
A
30 ∶ 31B
31 ∶ 30C
31 ∶ 20D
20 ∶ 31Question 69
Arithmetic
The average of four 3-digit numbers 34x, 197, 6x4 and 348 is 386. What is the average of (3x + 1) and (7x - 2)?
A
26B
23C
24.5D
25.5Question 70
Arithmetic
A motorist travels a certain distance at an average speed of 48 km/h and returns at an average speed of 32 km/h. What is the average speed (in km/h) for the whole journey?
A
38B
38.4C
39.8D
40Question 71
Arithmetic
Four years ago, the average age of 45 employees in an office was 32 years. During this period 3 more persons joined the company and at present the average age of the company's employees is 37 years. What is the average age of the 3 new employees?
A
54 years 3 monthsB
52 yearsC
51 yearsD
58 yearsQuestion 72
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’. During foggy weather, flights are often cancelled, isn’t it ?
A
do theyB
aren’t theyC
No substitution requiredD
haven’t theyQuestion 73
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’. I don’t have some money at all.
A
fewB
No substitution requiredC
anyD
littleQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Reverence
A
RespectB
AdmirationC
AweD
ContemptQuestion 75
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Obscure
A
VagueB
DimC
ClearD
DoubtfulQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The company is going to ______ the North Sea for oil.
A
searchB
tourC
exploreD
traverseQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A remedy for all diseases
A
MedicineB
TreatmentC
PanaceaD
DiagnosisQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The police ______ the protestors from entering the parliament.
A
persuadedB
presumedC
protectedD
preventedQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A place where money is coined
A
StoreB
MintC
FactoryD
IndustryQuestion 80
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Noble
A
DignifiedB
PoorC
OrdinaryD
NormalQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. At a snail’s pace
A
QuicklyB
Very slowlyC
PeacefullyD
CarelesslyQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Precarious
A
InsecureB
SafeC
StrangeD
StableQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the correctly spelt word.
A
HarboreB
GlosseryC
PremireD
OrchestraQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The sound made by bees
A
MooB
BuzzC
HissD
CooQuestion 85
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, select ‘No error’ as your answer. Jyoti is one of / the best police officer / in this town.
A
No errorB
the best police officerC
in this townD
Jyoti is one ofQuestion 86
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The poet / and the author / is awarded / by the President.
A
by the PresidentB
The poetC
and the authorD
is awardedQuestion 87
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
HoverB
DrearyC
MonarkD
AdornQuestion 88
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I will / be in school / for / 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A
be in schoolB
7 a.m. to 2 p.m.C
forD
I willQuestion 89
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’. I have been worked hard to finish this project.
A
No substitution requiredB
have been workingC
workingD
had been workedQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Please ______ my subscription of the children’s magazine.
A
settleB
renewC
finishD
regainQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Spick and span
A
Safe and secureB
Over and over againC
Very neat and cleanD
Far from each otherQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A
siteB
sceneC
sceneryD
sightQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A
BesideB
NextC
AlongD
AcrossQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3
A
whatB
whomC
whichD
whoQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A
onB
ofC
forD
inQuestion 96
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A
are shockingB
have been shockingC
has shockedD
have shocked