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. EIM, QUY, CGK, ?
A
DHLB
LPTC
SWAD
OSWQuestion 2
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language,‘nuk me xil’ means ‘lit this light’, ‘ki me to’ means ‘the bright light’, and ‘nuk ki yun’ means‘ this is bright’. What will be the code for 'lit' in that language?
A
nukB
yunC
xilD
meQuestion 3
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 1, 8, 81, ?, 15625
A
1015B
1225C
1227D
1024Question 4
Logical Reasoning
Select the set of classes the relationship among which is best illustrated by the given Venn diagram.
A
Mercury, Planets, VenusB
Businessmen, Scientists, SingersC
Spinach, Vegetables, PeachD
Women, Swimmers, MenQuestion 5
Logical Reasoning
Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. CNK : JUR :: FJL : ?
A
NPRB
MQSC
OSUD
KOQQuestion 6
Logical Reasoning
If ‘A’ denotes ‘addition’, ‘B’ denotes ‘multiplication’, ‘C’ denotes ‘subtraction’, and ‘D’ denotes ‘division’, then what will be the value of the following expression? 483 D 23 A 93 C 16 B 4C (15 B 2)
A
30B
78C
20D
55Question 7
Logical Reasoning
A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, select the number that will be on the face opposite the face showing the number '4'.
A
2B
3C
6D
5Question 8
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 2, 10, 30, ?, 130
A
68B
65C
70D
75Question 9
Logical Reasoning
Presently Suman is four times as old as her son. Five years ago, she was seven times as old as her son. What is the age of her son?
A
11 yearsB
10 yearsC
16 yearsD
12 yearsQuestion 10
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 pens are pencils. Some markers are pencils. Conclusions: I. All pens are markers. II. Some pens are markers.
A
Only conclusion II followsB
None of the conclusions followC
Only conclusion I followsD
Both the conclusions followQuestion 11
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'LUCKNOW' is written as 'CULKWON' and 'UDAIPUR' is written as 'ADUIRUP'. How will 'GWALIOR' be written in that language?
A
WGLAROIB
AGWLRIOC
AWGROILD
AWGLROIQuestion 12
Logical Reasoning
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 34 18 43 47 ? 28 71 33 61
A
42B
25C
35D
19Question 13
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘FALSE’ is coded as ‘2141588’.How will ‘CHOICE’ be coded in that language?
A
24191812248B
6181921288C
24181924128D
6191812822Question 14
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. 11 : 77 :: 12 : ? :: 14 : 119
A
90B
97C
83D
79Question 15
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. Nervous 2. Nobility 3. Nebulizer 4. Nominate 5. Nitrogen
A
3, 4, 2, 5, 1B
3, 1, 5, 2, 4C
3, 5, 1, 2, 4D
3, 1, 2, 5, 4Question 16
Logical Reasoning
Nisha, who is Dileep's daughter, says to Deveshi, "Your mother Ritu is the younger sister of my father, who is the second child of Krishna". How is Krishna related to Deveshi?
A
Paternal grandfatherB
Father-in-lawC
FatherD
Maternal grandfatherQuestion 17
Logical Reasoning
M, N, L, O, Q and H are sitting in a row. Q and H are in the centre. M and N are at the ends. L is sitting to the immediate left of N. Who is to the right of M?
A
NB
OC
LD
QQuestion 18
Logical Reasoning
Study the given pattern carefully and select the letter that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
A
TB
VC
UD
SQuestion 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
NPLRB
YAWDC
SUQWD
PRNTQuestion 20
Logical Reasoning
Seven doctors, S, T, U, V, X, Y and Z, are sitting around a round table, facing towards the centre, for a case study. Y is sitting third to the right of Z and between S and X. Z is sitting second to the right of U. V is sitting third to the left of X. Two doctors are sitting between Y and V. Based on the given information, which of the following statements is correct?
A
Z is sitting between T and X.B
S is sitting fourth to the left of T.C
U is sitting to the immediate right of V.D
Four doctors are sitting between Y and Z.Question 21
Logical Reasoning
Cataract is related to ‘Eye’ in the same way as Meniere’s disease is related to ‘________’.
A
NoseB
MouthC
TeethD
EarQuestion 22
GK
Which of the following festivals is celebrated during the Amavasya of the Kartik month?
A
Govardhan pujaB
DhanterasC
Raksha BandhanD
DiwaliQuestion 23
GK
During which of the following national movements in Bengal was a tricolour flag designed?
A
Khilafat MovementB
Civil Disobedience MovementC
Swadeshi MovementD
Quit India MovementQuestion 24
GK
Who among the following was PETA India's Person of the year 2019?
A
Virat KohliB
Sonam KapoorC
Anushka SharmaD
PV SindhuQuestion 25
GK
When a good is produced by exploiting natural resources, it falls in the category of:
A
mining industryB
service sectorC
agriculture sectorD
industrial sectorQuestion 26
GK
In India, National Epilepsy Day 2020 was celebrated on:
A
17 NovemberB
28 NovemberC
25 NovemberD
1 NovemberQuestion 27
GK
The Bengal tiger was adopted as 'The national animal of India' in the year ______.
A
1978B
1974C
1976D
1972Question 28
GK
According to the Public Affairs Index 2020, which among the following has been adjudged the best governed state in the country in the large states category?
A
KeralaB
Uttar PradeshC
OdishaD
RajasthanQuestion 29
GK
Which of the following countries will host the 2022 Asian Games?
A
IndonesiaB
ChinaC
JapanD
South KoreaQuestion 30
GK
The ________ is the final authority of making laws in any democratic country.
A
Prime MinisterB
ParliamentC
Law MinisterD
PresidentQuestion 31
GK
Who among the following is NOT a hockey player?
A
Ajit SinghB
Manu BhakerC
Deepika ThakurD
Akashdeep SinghQuestion 32
GK
Kulik Bird Sanctuary is located in which of the following states?
A
Andhra PradeshB
MaharashtraC
Madhya PradeshD
West BengalQuestion 33
GK
Which of the following countries hosted the 13 th BRICS Summit in 2021?
A
IndiaB
ChinaC
RussiaD
BrazilQuestion 34
GK
The human eye is like a camera. Its lens system forms an image on a light sensitive screen called the ______.
A
corneaB
irisC
retinaD
pupilQuestion 35
GK
Which of the following is an example of primary activity of the economic sector of India?
A
ForestryB
TransportC
CommunicationD
Cloth weavingQuestion 36
GK
Which of the following books is NOT authored by Shashi Tharoor?
A
The Hindu Way: An Introduction to Hinduism (2019)B
An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India (2016)C
Making India Awesome (2015)D
The Paradoxical Prime Minister (2018)Question 37
GK
As of July 2021, the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PM-JAY) was NOT implemented in the state of ______.
A
West BengalB
KarnatakaC
PunjabD
GujaratQuestion 38
GK
Who among the following was the last Mughal Emperor?
A
Shah JahanB
AurangzebC
AkbarD
Bahadur Shah IIQuestion 39
GK
Holt Mackenzie and Robert Merttins Bird introduced:
A
The Mahalwari SystemB
The Ryotwari SystemC
The Doctrine of LapseD
The Permanent SettlementQuestion 40
GK
Anopheles is a ______ which carries the parasite of malaria.
A
female mosquitoB
houseflyC
male mosquitoD
spiderQuestion 41
GK
_________ is the science that studies the structure of the body.
A
AnatomyB
CytologyC
PalynologyD
PalaeobotanyQuestion 42
GK
Federalism is one of the key features of the Constitution of India, under which:
A
The head of the government is also head of the stateB
states draw their authority from the ParliamentC
all persons in India are governed by laws and policies made by the Judiciary only D
Union and State governments derive authority directly from the Constitution and operate within constitutionally assigned spheres.Question 43
GK
The difference between the total revenue and total expenditure of the government is called _______.
A
fiscal deficitB
budgetary deficitC
deflationD
primary deficitQuestion 44
GK
In which macaronic language was a fourteenth-century text, the Lilatilakam, written?
A
RekhtaB
BrāhmīC
ManipravalamD
MozakhrafQuestion 45
GK
What is NOT a specific feature of commercial farming as against subsistence farming?
A
It is mainly practiced in lesser developed countriesB
Most of the work is done by machinesC
The amount of capital used is largeD
Crops are grown for sale in the marketQuestion 46
GK
How many times have Mumbai Indians won the IPL title till its 2020 edition?
A
4B
2C
3D
5Question 47
Arithmetic
23 oranges were bought for Rs. 193.20 and sold at the rate of Rs. 108 per dozen. Find the profit percentage correct to one decimal place.
A
5.9%B
8.4%C
7.1%D
4.5%Question 48
Arithmetic
A person bought a table and a chair for Rs. 2,200. He sold the table at a gain of 15% and the chair at a loss of 5%, thereby gaining 4% on the whole. Find the cost of the table.
A
Rs. 1,125B
Rs. 1,050C
Rs. 1,200D
Rs. 990Question 49
Arithmetic
The sum of three numbers is 172. If the ratio of the first number to the second number is 3 : 5 and that of the second number to the third number is 7 : 6, then find the first number.
A
42B
30C
40D
58Question 50
Arithmetic
The sum of two numbers is 35 and the HCF and LCM of these numbers are 5 and 60, respectively. Find the sum of the reciprocals of the numbers.
A
\(\frac{3}{25}\)B
\(\frac{4}{15}\)C
\(\frac{7}{60}\)D
\(\frac{5}{60}\)Question 51
Arithmetic
The value of 20 - [7 - {4 - (8 - \(\overline{6 + 3}\) )}] is:
A
20B
2C
16D
18Question 52
Arithmetic
The amount obtained by investing a certain sum in 4 \(\frac{3}{4}\) years at 12% p.a.at simple interest is Rs. 2,175 more than the simple interest on the same sum in 11 years at the same rate. The sum (in Rs.) is:
A
8,400B
8,700C
8,000D
8, 500Question 53
Arithmetic
P and Q can together finish a work in 21 days. They worked together for 12 days and Q left. After that, P finished the remaining work in 15 days. In how many days P alone can finish the work?
A
28 daysB
35 daysC
19 daysD
24 daysQuestion 54
Arithmetic
The value of \(\frac{5}{14}\) ÷ \(5\frac{3}{7}\) of \(\frac{7}{19}\) - \(\left( {\frac{3}{4} - \frac{4}{7}} \right)\) is:
A
0B
5C
10D
1Question 55
Arithmetic
A cylindrical tank is 80 cm in diameter and 5.6 m in height. The cost (in Rs.) of painting the curved surface of the tank at the rate of Rs. 20/m 2 is: (Take π = \(\frac{22}{7}\) )
A
281.60B
301.80C
321.20D
261.40Question 56
Arithmetic
The average height of 23 boys is 1.2 m. When 3 boys leave the group, then the average height increases by 0.15 m. What is the average height of the 3 boys who leave?
A
0.5 mB
0.2 mC
0.45 mD
0.6 mQuestion 57
Arithmetic
By what percentage is one-third of 90 lesser that three-eights of 160?
A
45%B
50%C
60%D
25%Question 58
Arithmetic
The cost of levelling a circular park at Rs. 6.50 per m 2 is Rs. 36,036. What is the cost (in Rs.) of putting a fence around it at Rs. 18 per m? (Take π = \(\frac{22}{7}\) )
A
3,960B
4,752C
4,644D
4,716Question 59
Arithmetic
A certain sum amounts to Rs. 9,900 in 4 years and to Rs. 11,700 in 7 years at the same rate per cent per annum at simple interest. What will be the amount (in Rs.) of the same sum at 9 \(\frac{2}{3}\) % for 2 \(\frac{1}{4}\) years at simple interest?
A
9,541.50B
9,165.75C
10,000.00D
9,131.25Question 60
Arithmetic
A sum of Rs. 1,800 gives a simple interest of Rs. 360 in 3 years 4 months. The rate of interest per annum is:
A
8%B
10%C
6%D
12%Question 61
Arithmetic
The ratio of two numbers a and b is 5 : 8. If 5 is subtracted from a and 3 is added to b, then the ratio becomes 8 : 15. What is the difference between the two original numbers?
A
24B
36C
30D
27Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the least five-digit number that is exactly divisible by 21, 35, and 56?
A
10000B
10040C
10920D
10080Question 63
Arithmetic
If the two numbers are, respectively, 20% and 30% less than a third number, then what percentage of the first number is the second number?
A
87.5%B
90.5%C
85.5%D
101.5%Question 64
Arithmetic
The average salary of all the workers in an organisation is Rs. 9,000. The average salary of 8 workers is Rs. 14,000 and the average salary of the rest is Rs. 5,000. Find the total number of workers in the organisation.
A
18B
15C
20D
23Question 65
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper gives 10% discount on the cost of rice. A buyer could purchase 5 kg more rice for Rs. 720. Find the selling price of rice per kg.
A
Rs. 19B
Rs. 12C
Rs. 16D
Rs. 18Question 66
Arithmetic
A wall clock is listed at Rs. 1,200 and the discount offered is 10%. What additional discount must be given to bring the net selling price to Rs. 945?
A
10%B
12.5%C
9.25%D
15%Question 67
Arithmetic
An article was sold at \(\frac{5}{8}\) of its cost price. The loss per cent is:
A
35B
27.5C
37.5D
32Question 68
Arithmetic
Two numbers are in the ratio 8 : 5. If 17 is subtracted from the first number and 25 is added to the second number, then the ratio becomes 1 : 3, What is the sum of the two numbers?
A
13B
39C
52D
65Question 69
Arithmetic
A cyclist covers a distance of 17 km in 2 h. His speed (in km/h) is:
A
8B
8.5C
7.5D
6.5Question 70
Arithmetic
A, B and C can complete a piece of work individually in 7 \(\frac{1}{2}\) days, 15 days and 30 days, respectively. A and B start working but A quits the job after 3 days. Then C joined B and both did the work till the completion of the work. In how many days will the whole work be completed?
A
12 daysB
7 daysC
8 daysD
6 daysQuestion 71
Arithmetic
An express train travelled at an average speed of 120 km/h, stopping for 4 min after every 80 km. How long did it take to reach its destination at the distance of 720 km from the starting point?
A
5 h 45 minB
7 h 15 minC
6 h 32 minD
5 h 24 minQuestion 72
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. It is a disorder that manifests usually in middle ______.
A
agesB
ageC
lifeD
yearQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
A
AnthropologyB
EcologyC
GerontologyD
MorphologyQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Damage
A
HurtB
RuinC
HarmD
MendQuestion 75
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
MagnificantB
GregariousC
CommitmentD
PersuasionQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He was in ______ of the costumes for the play.
A
chargeB
careC
dutyD
responsibilityQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Mirth
A
DelightB
JointC
SceneD
ViewQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Ignorance
A
KnowledgeB
TruthC
InnocenceD
VirtueQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. An important ______ of education is to develop character.
A
schemeB
purposeC
meansD
imageQuestion 80
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Someone who buys and sells goods in large amounts to shops and businesses
A
WholesalerB
MerchantC
SupplierD
DealerQuestion 81
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’. Leopards and cats are belong to the same family of animals.
A
belongingB
belongsC
No substitution requiredD
belongQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who cannot be changed or reformed
A
InvincibleB
InevitableC
IncapableD
IncorrigibleQuestion 83
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Sharada was cooking lunch / when I am going / to give her / the mobile phone.
A
Sharada was cooking lunchB
to give herC
the mobile phoneD
when I am goingQuestion 84
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The eldest / prince is / the heir / of the throne.
A
of the throneB
prince isC
the heirD
The eldestQuestion 85
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Having a soft spot for
A
Being too ridiculousB
Having soft skinC
Being fond ofD
Being angryQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To be on pins and needles
A
To be in an agitated state of suspenseB
To sit on a box of pinsC
To be attacked from both sidesD
To avoid making a decisionQuestion 87
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Coincidence
A
ExtentB
AccentC
ChanceD
IncidentQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word
A
UnassumingB
UnflappableC
UnruffledD
UnannimousQuestion 89
Comprehension
Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has the error. Lack of calcium in human body usually leads against several health complications.
A
several health complicationsB
leads againstC
Lack of calciumD
in human bodyQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. Neglected for a long time , the ancient monument needs immediate restoration.
A
Neglected in the long timeB
Having neglect for a long timeC
No improvement requiredD
Neglecting from a long timeQuestion 91
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’. Mala’s voice is much more melodious to Gita.
A
much more melodious to Gita’sB
much melodious to Gita’sC
No substitution requiredD
much more melodious than Gita’sQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A
controlsB
controllingC
to controlD
controlledQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A
modifiedB
storedC
addedD
releasedQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A
doneB
beganC
triggeredD
elicitedQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A
includeB
includedC
includingD
includesQuestion 96
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A
the otherB
othersC
anotherD
other