SSC-GD 2021 Questions

25 Nov 2021 • Shift 1

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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
DHL
B
LPT
C
SWA
D
OSW
Question 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
nuk
B
yun
C
xil
D
me
Question 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
1015
B
1225
C
1227
D
1024
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Select the set of classes the relationship among which is best illustrated by the given Venn diagram.

A
Mercury, Planets, Venus
B
Businessmen, Scientists, Singers
C
Spinach, Vegetables, Peach
D
Women, Swimmers, Men
Question 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
NPR
B
MQS
C
OSU
D
KOQ
Question 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
30
B
78
C
20
D
55
Question 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
2
B
3
C
6
D
5
Question 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
68
B
65
C
70
D
75
Question 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 years
B
10 years
C
16 years
D
12 years
Question 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 follows
B
None of the conclusions follow
C
Only conclusion I follows
D
Both the conclusions follow
Question 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
WGLAROI
B
AGWLRIO
C
AWGROIL
D
AWGLROI
Question 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
42
B
25
C
35
D
19
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘FALSE’ is coded as ‘2141588’.How will ‘CHOICE’ be coded in that language?

A
24191812248
B
6181921288
C
24181924128
D
6191812822
Question 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
90
B
97
C
83
D
79
Question 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, 1
B
3, 1, 5, 2, 4
C
3, 5, 1, 2, 4
D
3, 1, 2, 5, 4
Question 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 grandfather
B
Father-in-law
C
Father
D
Maternal grandfather
Question 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
N
B
O
C
L
D
Q
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the letter that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

A
T
B
V
C
U
D
S
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
NPLR
B
YAWD
C
SUQW
D
PRNT
Question 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
Nose
B
Mouth
C
Teeth
D
Ear
Question 22
GK

Which of the following festivals is celebrated during the Amavasya of the Kartik month?

A
Govardhan puja
B
Dhanteras
C
Raksha Bandhan
D
Diwali
Question 23
GK

During which of the following national movements in Bengal was a tricolour flag designed?

A
 Khilafat Movement
B
Civil Disobedience Movement
C
Swadeshi Movement
D
Quit India Movement
Question 24
GK

Who among the following was PETA India's Person of the year 2019?

A
Virat Kohli
B
Sonam Kapoor
C
Anushka Sharma
D
PV Sindhu
Question 25
GK

When a good is produced by exploiting natural resources, it falls in the category of:

A
mining industry
B
service sector
C
agriculture sector
D
industrial sector
Question 26
GK

In India, National Epilepsy Day 2020 was celebrated on:

A
17 November
B
28 November
C
25 November
D
 1 November
Question 27
GK

The Bengal tiger was adopted as 'The national animal of India' in the year ______.

A
1978
B
1974
C
1976
D
1972
Question 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
Kerala
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Odisha
D
Rajasthan
Question 29
GK

Which of the following countries will host the 2022 Asian Games?

A
Indonesia
B
China
C
Japan
D
South Korea
Question 30
GK

The ________ is the final authority of making laws in any democratic country.

A
Prime Minister
B
Parliament
C
Law Minister
D
President
Question 31
GK

Who among the following is NOT a hockey player?

A
Ajit Singh
B
Manu Bhaker
C
Deepika Thakur
D
Akashdeep Singh
Question 32
GK

Kulik Bird Sanctuary is located in which of the following states?

A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Maharashtra
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
West Bengal
Question 33
GK

Which of the following countries hosted the 13 th BRICS Summit in 2021?

A
India
B
China
C
Russia
D
Brazil
Question 34
GK

The human eye is like a camera. Its lens system forms an image on a light sensitive screen called the ______.

A
cornea
B
iris
C
retina
D
pupil
Question 35
GK

Which of the following is an example of primary activity of the economic sector of India?

A
Forestry
B
Transport
C
Communication
D
Cloth weaving
Question 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 Bengal
B
Karnataka
C
Punjab
D
Gujarat
Question 38
GK

Who among the following was the last Mughal Emperor?

A
Shah Jahan
B
Aurangzeb
C
Akbar
D
Bahadur Shah II
Question 39
GK

Holt Mackenzie and Robert Merttins Bird introduced:

A
The Mahalwari System
B
The Ryotwari System
C
The Doctrine of Lapse
D
The Permanent Settlement
Question 40
GK

Anopheles is a ______ which carries the parasite of malaria.

A
female mosquito
B
housefly
C
 male mosquito
D
 spider
Question 41
GK

_________ is the science that studies the structure of the body.

A
Anatomy
B
Cytology
C
Palynology
D
Palaeobotany
Question 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 state
B
states draw their authority from the Parliament
C
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 deficit
B
budgetary deficit
C
deflation
D
primary deficit
Question 44
GK

In which macaronic language was a fourteenth-century text, the Lilatilakam, written?

A
Rekhta
B
 Brāhmī
C
Manipravalam
D
Mozakhraf
Question 45
GK

What is NOT a specific feature of commercial farming as against subsistence farming?

A
It is mainly practiced in lesser developed countries
B
Most of the work is done by machines
C
The amount of capital used is large
D
Crops are grown for sale in the market
Question 46
GK

How many times have Mumbai Indians won the IPL title till its 2020 edition?

A
4
B
2
C
3
D
5
Question 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. 1,125
B
Rs. 1,050
C
Rs. 1,200
D
Rs. 990
Question 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
42
B
30
C
40
D
58
Question 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
20
B
2
C
16
D
18
Question 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
8,400
B
8,700
C
8,000
D
8, 500
Question 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 days
B
35 days
C
19 days
D
24 days
Question 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
0
B
5
C
10
D
1
Question 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
281.60
B
301.80
C
321.20
D
261.40
Question 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 m
B
0.2 m
C
0.45 m
D
0.6 m
Question 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
3,960
B
4,752
C
4,644
D
4,716
Question 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
9,541.50
B
9,165.75
C
10,000.00
D
9,131.25
Question 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
24
B
36
C
30
D
27
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the least five-digit number that is exactly divisible by 21, 35, and 56?

A
10000
B
10040
C
10920
D
10080
Question 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
18
B
15
C
20
D
23
Question 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. 19
B
Rs. 12
C
Rs. 16
D
Rs. 18
Question 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
35
B
27.5
C
37.5
D
32
Question 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
13
B
39
C
52
D
65
Question 69
Arithmetic

A cyclist covers a distance of 17 km in 2 h. His speed (in km/h) is:

A
8
B
8.5
C
7.5
D
6.5
Question 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 days
B
7 days
C
8 days
D
6 days
Question 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 min
B
7 h 15 min
C
6 h 32 min
D
5 h 24 min
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. It is a disorder that manifests usually in middle ______.

A
ages
B
age
C
life
D
year
Question 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
Anthropology
B
Ecology
C
Gerontology
D
Morphology
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Damage

A
Hurt
B
Ruin
C
Harm
D
Mend
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Magnificant
B
Gregarious
C
Commitment
D
Persuasion
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He was in ______ of the costumes for the play.

A
charge
B
care
C
duty
D
responsibility
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Mirth

A
Delight
B
Joint
C
Scene
D
View
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Ignorance

A
Knowledge
B
Truth
C
Innocence
D
Virtue
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. An important ______ of education is to develop character.

A
scheme
B
purpose
C
means
D
image
Question 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
Wholesaler
B
Merchant
C
Supplier
D
Dealer
Question 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
belonging
B
belongs
C
No substitution required
D
belong
Question 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
Invincible
B
Inevitable
C
Incapable
D
Incorrigible
Question 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 lunch
B
to give her
C
the mobile phone
D
when I am going
Question 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 throne
B
prince is
C
the heir
D
The eldest
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Having a soft spot for

A
Being too ridiculous
B
Having soft skin
C
Being fond of
D
Being angry
Question 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 suspense
B
To sit on a box of pins
C
To be attacked from both sides
D
To avoid making a decision
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Coincidence

A
Extent
B
Accent
C
Chance
D
Incident
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word

A
Unassuming
B
Unflappable
C
Unruffled
D
Unannimous
Question 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 complications
B
leads against
C
Lack of calcium
D
in human body
Question 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 time
B
Having neglect for a long time
C
No improvement required
D
Neglecting from a long time
Question 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’s
B
much melodious to Gita’s
C
No substitution required
D
much more melodious than Gita’s
Question 92
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

A
controls
B
controlling
C
to control
D
controlled
Question 93
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

A
modified
B
stored
C
added
D
released
Question 94
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

A
done
B
began
C
triggered
D
elicited
Question 95
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

A
include
B
included
C
including
D
includes
Question 96
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

A
the other
B
others
C
another
D
other