SSC-GD 2021 Questions

24 Nov 2021 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'MANGOES' is written as 'AEGMNOS'. How will 'FRIEND' be written in that language?

A
DEFINR
B
RDHFNI
C
RFEIDN
D
UIRVMW
Question 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-east
B
North-east
C
South-west
D
North
Question 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
24
B
19
C
15
D
16
Question 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
Son
B
Brother
C
Father
D
Father-in-law
Question 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. 160
B
Rs. 222
C
Rs. 194
D
Rs. 174
Question 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, R
B
L, R, T, S, P, P, S, T
C
L, M, R, S, L, M, P, R
D
R, P, L, M, S, L, S, T
Question 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
514
B
731
C
445
D
651
Question 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
J
B
E
C
G
D
C
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'SOIL' is coded as '38301824'. How will 'DECIMAL' be coded in that language?

A
81061826224
B
41060928224
C
85161626224
D
81062028226
Question 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 follows
B
Only conclusion I follows
C
None of the conclusions follow
D
Both the conclusions follow
Question 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
HBDZJ
B
FBDXJ
C
DBCXF
D
XZYOJ
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

‘Majority’ is related to ‘Minority’ in the same way as ‘Natural’ is related to ‘________’.

A
Nature
B
Fragrance
C
Artificial
D
Environment
Question 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
WYFMOC
B
WZFJOD
C
VYFJPQ
D
WZFLOF
Question 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
62
B
80
C
65
D
71
Question 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
HLM
B
KOP
C
PRT
D
DHI
Question 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
S
B
R
C
T
D
U
Question 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
64
B
40
C
16
D
256
Question 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, 5
B
1, 4, 5, 2, 3
C
1, 4, 5, 3, 2
D
1, 3, 4, 5, 2
Question 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
momentum
B
acceleration
C
force
D
inertia
Question 23
GK

Who among the following players won the Women's Singles event at the French Open 2020?

A
Katie Boulter
B
Elina Svitolina
C
Iga Swiatek
D
Sofia Kenin
Question 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 clause
B
Guarantee clause
C
DEAR clause
D
Escape clause
Question 25
GK

According to Census 2011, which is the least populous state in India?

A
Arunachal Pradesh
B
Sikkim
C
Mizoram
D
Goa
Question 26
GK

Which of the following states is the 'Vinchhudo' dance primarily associated with?

A
Nagaland
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Gujarat
D
Goa
Question 27
GK

When government is lowering taxes and raising government spending, which kind of fiscal policy is it following?

A
Neutral Fiscal Policy
B
Contractional Fiscal Policy
C
Both, Contractional Fiscal Policy and Expansionary Fiscal Policy
D
Expansionary Fiscal Policy
Question 28
GK

Who among the following had laid the foundation of Lodi dynasty?

A
Ibrahim Lodi
B
Bahlul Lodi
C
Sikandar Lodi
D
Jalaluddin Lodi
Question 29
GK

Which of the following conspiracies was linked to the train robbery in 1925?

A
Kakori Conspiracy
B
Delhi Conspiracy
C
Peshawar Conspiracy
D
Muzaffarpur Conspiracy
Question 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
Chennai
B
Bhopal
C
Lucknow
D
Varanasi
Question 32
GK

The Fundamental Principles of the Olympic Charter are based on a document written by:

A
Leo Tolstoy
B
Aristotle
C
Muhammad Ali
D
Pierre de Coubertin
Question 33
GK

In which year did Subhash Chandra Bose escape from under British surveillance?

A
1941
B
1939
C
1932
D
1945
Question 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
Ashwin
B
Kartika
C
Phalguna
D
Chaitra
Question 35
GK

Which of the following is a chemical element with the atomic number 10?

A
Helium
B
Neon
C
Lithium
D
Carbon
Question 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 Khan
B
Satya Pal Malik
C
Girish Chandra Murmu
D
Manoj Sinha
Question 38
GK

Deepa Malik is India's first female para-athlete to win a medal at the ______ Rio Paralympics.

A
2014
B
2018
C
2016
D
2015
Question 39
GK

Kamala Harris, the first female Vice-President of the US, has family roots in the Indian state of:

A
Karnataka
B
Kerala
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Tamil Nadu
Question 40
GK

Annie Zaidi was awarded the Nine Dots Prize for the year ______.

A
2020-21
B
2021-22
C
2019-20
D
2018-19
Question 41
GK

Rechna Doab is located between:

A
Ganga and Ghaghara rivers
B
Ravi and Chenab rivers
C
Beas and Sutlej rivers
D
Indus and Jhelum rivers
Question 42
GK

A 'duopoly' is a type of oligopoly wherein ________ firms have dominant or exclusive control over a market.

A
two
B
five
C
four
D
three
Question 43
GK

With reference to the ancient history of India, which of the following sites is associated with the Ashoka Pillar?

A
Sanchi
B
Khajuraho
C
Chatru
D
Mandu
Question 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 2019
B
July 2019
C
September 2019
D
August 2019
Question 45
GK

Which neighbouring country and India's boundary was ratified by The Constitution (100 th Amendment) Act, 2015?

A
Bhutan
B
Myanmar
C
Bangladesh
D
Nepal
Question 46
GK

Which team became the first IPL team to win the IPL title for the fifth time in 2020?

A
Delhi Capitals
B
Chennai Super Kings
C
Royal Challengers Bangalore
D
Mumbai Indians
Question 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. 30,000
B
Rs. 32,000
C
Rs. 28,000
D
Rs. 25,000
Question 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. 9,000
B
Rs. 7,500
C
Rs. 6,000
D
Rs. 8,000
Question 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
20
B
25
C
22
D
30
Question 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 years
B
10 years
C
8 years
D
15 years
Question 51
Arithmetic

Simply the following expression. 7 + 35 ÷ 7 × 5 of 6 - 1

A
156
B
132
C
12
D
179
Question 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
52
B
50
C
78
D
26
Question 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 days
B
8 days
C
4 days
D
20 days
Question 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. 350
B
Rs. 300
C
Rs. 450
D
Rs. 400
Question 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, 6.67
B
Loss, 6.67
C
Loss, 6.25
D
Profit, 6.25
Question 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
100
B
175
C
75
D
125
Question 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 2
B
256 cm 2
C
121 cm 2
D
289 cm 2
Question 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. 6,050
B
Rs. 7,227
C
Rs. 7,300
D
Rs. 6,570
Question 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
12
B
8
C
14
D
10
Question 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
495
B
363
C
330
D
165
Question 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. 150
B
Rs. 225
C
Rs. 325
D
Rs. 250
Question 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 ∶ 5
B
2 ∶ 3
C
1 ∶ 2
D
3 ∶ 4
Question 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
3,624
B
3,542
C
3,484
D
3,524
Question 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 ∶ 3
B
1 ∶ 1
C
2 ∶ 1
D
3 ∶ 2
Question 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
21
C
19
D
22
Question 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
5
B
14
C
12
D
21
Question 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/h
B
\(\frac{{25}}{6}\) km/h
C
6 km/h
D
\( \frac{{25}}{4}\) km/h
Question 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 ∶ 31
B
31 ∶ 30
C
31 ∶ 20
D
20 ∶ 31
Question 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
26
B
23
C
24.5
D
25.5
Question 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
38
B
38.4
C
39.8
D
40
Question 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 months
B
52 years
C
51 years
D
58 years
Question 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 they
B
aren’t they
C
No substitution required
D
haven’t they
Question 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
few
B
No substitution required
C
any
D
little
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Reverence

A
Respect
B
Admiration
C
Awe
D
Contempt
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Obscure

A
Vague
B
Dim
C
Clear
D
Doubtful
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The company is going to ______ the North Sea for oil.

A
search
B
tour
C
explore
D
traverse
Question 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
Medicine
B
Treatment
C
Panacea
D
Diagnosis
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The police ______ the protestors from entering the parliament.

A
persuaded
B
presumed
C
protected
D
prevented
Question 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
Store
B
Mint
C
Factory
D
Industry
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Noble

A
Dignified
B
Poor
C
Ordinary
D
Normal
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. At a snail’s pace

A
Quickly
B
Very slowly
C
Peacefully
D
Carelessly
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Precarious

A
Insecure
B
Safe
C
Strange
D
Stable
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the correctly spelt word.

A
Harbore
B
Glossery
C
Premire
D
Orchestra
Question 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
Moo
B
Buzz
C
Hiss
D
Coo
Question 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 error
B
the best police officer
C
in this town
D
Jyoti is one of
Question 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 President
B
The poet
C
and the author
D
is awarded
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Hover
B
Dreary
C
Monark
D
Adorn
Question 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 school
B
7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
C
for
D
I will
Question 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 required
B
have been working
C
working
D
had been worked
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Please ______ my subscription of the children’s magazine.

A
settle
B
renew
C
finish
D
regain
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Spick and span

A
Safe and secure
B
Over and over again
C
Very neat and clean
D
Far from each other
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
site
B
scene
C
scenery
D
sight
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
Beside
B
Next
C
Along
D
Across
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
what
B
whom
C
which
D
who
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
on
B
of
C
for
D
in
Question 96
Comprehension

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

A
are shocking
B
have been shocking
C
has shocked
D
have shocked