SSC-GD 2021 Questions
25 Nov 2021 • Shift 2
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Question 1
Logical Reasoning
'Suva' is related to 'Fiji' in the same way as 'Helsinki' is related to '_______'.
A
GreeceB
FranceC
FinlandD
HungaryQuestion 2
Logical Reasoning
Select the number-triad in which the three numbers share a different relationship from that shared by the three numbers in the rest of the number-triads.
A
(13, 39, 65)B
(19, 57, 95)C
(23, 69, 105)D
(17, 51, 85)Question 3
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'FRY' is coded as '147' and 'CROP' is coded as '208'. How will 'MUSIC' be coded in that language?
A
295B
385C
199D
325Question 4
Logical Reasoning
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. r _ x l _ q _ _ x _ p q _ e _ l p _
A
e, p, r, e, l, r, x, qB
p, e, r, p, l, r, x, qC
e, x, q, r, p, l, x, pD
p, e, q, l, x, p, r, qQuestion 5
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 14, 29, 57, 115, 229, ?
A
457B
463C
461D
459Question 6
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
TXBFKB
YDINSC
BGLQVD
PUZEJQuestion 7
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'SHIMLA' is written as 'TJLQQG' and 'RANCHI' is written as 'SCQGMO'. How will 'MUMBAI' be written in that language?
A
OWQEEPB
NWPFFOC
NXQEFPD
MXPEFPQuestion 8
Logical Reasoning
Six friends A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting in a straight horizontal line facing the north. Four persons are sitting between E and C. D is sitting between A and F. A is to the immediate right of E. Who is sitting to the immediate right of F?
A
CB
DC
BD
AQuestion 9
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. 7 : 342 :: 9 : ?
A
329B
728C
327D
729Question 10
Logical Reasoning
If '+' means '-', '-' means '×', '×' means '÷', and '÷' means '+', then what will be the value of the following expression? 9 - 9 ÷ 72 × 4 + 6
A
27B
29C
98D
93Question 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: All leaders are males. Some students are leaders. Conclusions: I. Some students are males. II. All leaders are students.
A
Only conclusion I followsB
Both conclusions I and II followC
Only conclusion II followsD
Either conclusion I or II followsQuestion 12
Logical Reasoning
In the following diagram, the 'rhombus' stands for 'teachers', the 'circle' stands for 'social servants', and the 'pentagon' stands for 'females'. The numbers given in the different segments represent the number of persons of that category. How many female teachers are also social servants?
A
24B
10C
9D
15Question 13
Logical Reasoning
The sum of the present ages of a father and his son is 58 years. Four years ago, the ratio of their ages was 4 : 1. What is the present age of the father?
A
35 yearsB
44 yearsC
38 yearsD
40 yearsQuestion 14
Logical Reasoning
Select the dice that can be formed by folding the given sheet along the lines.
A
Only A, B and CB
Only B and DC
Only A and BD
A, B, C and DQuestion 15
Logical Reasoning
Select the option which has the same relation to the third term as the second term is to the first term. LARGE : MASHE :: WATER : _____
A
VAUESB
VBSFQC
XAUESD
XBUFSQuestion 16
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, CHEAP is written as QBFID. How will QUOTE be written in that language?
A
RVNUFB
ETOUQC
UOQETD
FUPVRQuestion 17
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 34, 37, 42, 49, 60, 73, 90, ?
A
109B
119C
117D
99Question 18
Logical Reasoning
Eight friends, Arvind, Priya, Kunal, Kajal, Ashish, Mahak, Shubham and Riddhi are sitting around an octagonal table, facing the centre. Kunal is between Mahak and Ashish. Kajal is between Priya and Arvind. Shubham is to the immediate left of Riddhi. Arvind is third to the right of Ashish. Who is sitting between Riddhi and Priya?
A
AshishB
ArvindC
KajalD
ShubhamQuestion 19
Logical Reasoning
N has two children S and P. N's wife J is the only sister of M's mother. R is M's maternal grandfather. How is R related to N?
A
Son-in-lawB
FatherC
Father-in-lawD
UncleQuestion 20
Logical Reasoning
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. GQT, ETP, CWL, AZH, ?
A
YBDB
YCDC
ZCDD
YCEQuestion 21
Logical Reasoning
Select the correct option that shows the logical and meaningful sequence of the given words. i. flower ii. sprout iii. fruit iv. plant v. seed
A
ii, v, iv, i, iiiB
v, ii, iv, i, iiiC
ii, i, iii, iv, vD
v, iv, i, iii, iiQuestion 22
GK
Who among the following is the author of the book 'Maun Muskaan Ki Maar'?
A
Ashutosh RanaB
Jugal HansrajC
Uday ChopraD
Ronit RoyQuestion 23
GK
Who among the following is a shot put player from India?
A
Vikash ThakurB
Tajinderpal Singh ToorC
Deepak LatherD
Jeremy LalrinnungaQuestion 24
GK
World Philosophy Day is celebrated each year on the third _________ of November.
A
ThursdayB
SaturdayC
FridayD
MondayQuestion 25
GK
According to section ________ of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the bank has full authority to issue banknotes of all denominations.
A
25B
22C
20D
32Question 26
GK
How many states in India have a bicameral legislature?
A
TwoB
SevenC
FourD
SixQuestion 27
GK
The government of India revised the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) in September 2021 by adding ________ drugs and deleting some.
A
27B
42C
16D
39Question 28
GK
The study of the timing of biological events in plants and animals, such as flowering, leaf production, dormancy, reproduction and migration, etc., is called?
A
PomologyB
LichenologyC
SynantherologyD
PhenologyQuestion 29
GK
What was the maiden name of Begum Nur Jahan?
A
PadmavatiB
Indira KanwarC
Mehr-un-NissaD
Harkhs BaiQuestion 30
GK
As of March 2021, which Indian state stands first in Jute production?
A
West BengalB
AssamC
JharkhandD
TripuraQuestion 31
GK
Which of the following is India's first indigenously developed vaccine developed by Serum Institute of India in collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and PATH?
A
VaricellaB
CholeraC
PneumosilD
AnthraxQuestion 32
GK
'Dhenka' is a popular ________ musical instrument from the state of Odisha.
A
IdiophoneB
ChordophoneC
AerophoneD
MembranophoneQuestion 33
GK
Which of the following art form is performed by men, in which their body is stained with 'Ramras' and they dance with 'Kartal' while singing ordinarily wearing yellow clothes?
A
JhoolaB
KheliranC
JhumarD
ChaitiQuestion 34
GK
Which among the following is NOT a participant at the 2020-21 Hero Indian Super League?
A
Odisha FCB
Kochi FCC
Jamshedpur FCD
Bengaluru FCQuestion 35
GK
Who was the winner of 'The Hindu Prize 2019' in the category of Fiction?
A
Neelum Saran GourB
Anuradhar RoyC
Mirza WaheedD
Amitabha BagchiQuestion 36
GK
Inertia can be measured by its ________.
A
forceB
state of motionC
massD
accelerationQuestion 37
GK
In July 2021, _____ was named as the Differently Abled Sportsman of the Year at the Indian Sports Honors for 2019.
A
Pramod BhagatB
Dharambir NainC
Vivek ChikaraD
Amit Kumar SarohaQuestion 38
GK
Who was the viceroy of India when Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati?
A
Lord NorthbrookB
Lord CurzonC
Lord LansdowneD
Lord DalhousieQuestion 39
GK
Which ministry/institution has released the Provisional Estimates of National Income for the financial year 2019-20, both - at Constant Prices (2011-12) and Current Prices?
A
National Statistical OfficeB
NITI AayogC
Ministry of Home AffairsD
Finance CommissionQuestion 40
GK
Narayana Guru, one of the great social reformers of the 19 th century, was born in the state of _____________.
A
KarnatakaB
West BengalC
AssamD
KeralaQuestion 41
GK
The _______ dam is built across the Subarnarekha river.
A
BhairwaB
MalayC
BarhiD
ChandilQuestion 42
GK
Which of the following Indian slums is one of the world's largest slums?
A
BhalswaB
BasantiC
DharaviD
NochikuppamQuestion 43
GK
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding brain fingerprinting?
A
Brain fingerprinting is also known as Brain Electrical Oscillation Signature Profiling (BEOSP).B
The test involves a question answer session with the accused.C
The test is carried out by electroencephalogram, to study the electrical behaviour of the human brain.D
Information or material discovered during the tests can be made part of the evidence.Question 44
GK
Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code deals with _______.
A
Punishment for voluntarily causing grievous hurtB
Punishment for kidnappingC
ExtortionD
Assaulting or using criminal force on a woman with a view to outraging her modestyQuestion 45
GK
_________ is the use of government expenditure and tax policies to influence economic conditions.
A
Contract Monetary PolicyB
Expansionary PolicyC
Monetary PolicyD
Fiscal PolicyQuestion 46
GK
What is the branch of agriculture called that deals with garden crops - generally fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants?
A
HorticultureB
SericultureC
PermacultureD
FloricultureQuestion 47
Arithmetic
Two positive numbers A and B (A > B) are in the ratio 11 : 8. If the difference between 7 times of A and 4 times of B is 225, then the value of 2A + 3B is:
A
330B
220C
230D
320Question 48
Arithmetic
What price should a shopkeeper mark on an article, costing him ₹210, to gain 16% after allowing a discount of 16%?
A
₹290B
₹210C
₹270D
₹250Question 49
Arithmetic
A car takes 4 hours to cover a distance if it travels at a speed of 60 km/h. What should be its speed (in km/h) to cover the same distance in 1.5 hours?
A
150B
165C
180D
160Question 50
Arithmetic
The sum of the radius of the base and height of a solid cylinder is 17 cm. If the total surface area of the solid cylinder is 748 cm 2 , then the height of the cylinder is:
A
12 cmB
15 cmC
14 cmD
10 cmQuestion 51
Arithmetic
A's monthly salary is 20% more than B's monthly salary. C's monthly salary is ₹25,000 more than B's monthly salary. Their total monthly salary is ₹2,65,000. The salary of C is what percentage more than that of A's salary?
A
\(13 \frac{1}{9} \%\)B
\(19 \frac{1}{5} \%\)C
\(11 \frac{1}{9} \%\)D
\(5 \frac{1}{5} \%\)Question 52
Arithmetic
A train X of length 345 m running at 50 km/h crosses another train Y running at 76 km/h in the opposite direction in 22 seconds. Train Y will cross a bridge of length 905 m in:
A
54 secondsB
56 secondsC
52 secondsD
63 secondsQuestion 53
Arithmetic
The average weight of some persons in a group is 70 kg. When 15 persons with average weight 60 kg leave the group or 15 persons with average weight 87.5 kg join the group, then the average weight of persons in the group in both the cases is equal. How many persons were there in the group, initially?
A
35B
45C
55D
65Question 54
Arithmetic
\( \frac{0.2 \div \frac{1}{2} \text { of } \frac{2}{3}-1 \times 2 \div 2}{0.2 \times 2 \div \frac{1}{2} \text { of } \frac{2}{3}-2 \text { of } \frac{1}{2} \div \frac{1}{4}}\) On simplification, the given expression gives the result as:
A
\(\frac{1}{7}\)B
-1.3C
\(\frac{-2}{19}\)D
1.3Question 55
Arithmetic
The average of the ages of a husband and his wife was 25 years at the time of their wedding. After 7 years, they have a 2-year old child. What is the average age of the family at present?
A
21 yearsB
22 yearsC
29 yearsD
25 yearsQuestion 56
Arithmetic
A sum lent at compound interest amounts to 72.8% more than itself in 3 years, interest compounded annually at a certain rate per cent per annum. What will be the compound interest (in ₹) on a sum of ₹18,000 for \(1 \frac{1}{2}\) years at the same rate, if the interest is compounded six-monthly?
A
6,897B
5,598C
7,654D
5,958Question 57
Arithmetic
In how much time will a sum of money double itself at 12% p.a. simple interest?
A
6 years 2 monthsB
8 years 1 monthC
6 years 4 monthsD
8 years 4 monthsQuestion 58
Arithmetic
Divide 2310 people in three parties such that half in the first party, one-third in the second party and one-sixth in the third party are all equal.
A
420, 650, 1240B
420, 600, 1290C
420, 630, 1260D
420, 620, 1270Question 59
Arithmetic
If 782 is divided in the ratio of \( \frac{1}{2} : \frac{2}{3} : \frac{3}{4} \) , then the first part will be:
A
204B
144C
156D
324Question 60
Arithmetic
An article is sold for ₹452.20, after allowing three successive discounts of 20%, 30% and 5%. If a single discount of 55% is given on the marked price, then its selling price (in ₹) will be:
A
425.25B
382.50C
384.75D
467.50Question 61
Arithmetic
6 × (4 × 5 2 ) ÷ 3 + 7 - 8 = ?
A
199B
299C
189D
200Question 62
Arithmetic
For doing a certain work, the efficiencies of A, B and C are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. Working together, they can complete the same work in 15 days. B and C can complete 80% of the original work in:
A
15 daysB
18 daysC
20 daysD
12 daysQuestion 63
Arithmetic
On what sum will the simple interest at a rate of x% p.a. in x years will be ₹ x?
A
₹x/100B
₹100xC
₹100/xD
₹xQuestion 64
Arithmetic
Three horses are tied at three vertices of a triangular field, each with a 7 m long rope. What is the total area grazed by the horses?
A
58 m 2B
46 m 2C
70 m 2D
77 m 2Question 65
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper sells a fan for ₹912 at a gain of 14% and another fan for ₹1,012 at a loss of 8%. What is his overall gain or loss percentage?
A
\(1 \frac{5}{19} \%\) gainB
\(1 \frac{4}{9} \% \) lossC
\(1 \frac{2}{5} \%\) lossD
\(1 \frac{3}{11} \% \) gainQuestion 66
Arithmetic
The profit earned after selling an article for ₹5,800 is the same as the loss incurred after selling the article for ₹2,200. The profit (in ₹) is:
A
2,100B
1,500C
1,200D
1,800Question 67
Arithmetic
The LCM of \(\frac{3}{7}\) and \(\frac{18}{5}\) is:
A
7B
18C
10D
6Question 68
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper purchased some material for ₹800, of which 40% was sold at a loss of 10%. To obtain a gain of 12%, the percentage profit on the remaining goods must be:
A
\(26 \frac{1}{3} \%\)B
12%C
\(26 \frac{2}{3} \%\)D
\(26 \frac{3}{5} \%\)Question 69
Arithmetic
Three persons namely Govind, Rahim and Sudhir can complete a work in 8, 12 and 15 days, respectively. The time taken to complete the work when they work together is:
A
40/11 daysB
4 daysC
53/11 daysD
6 daysQuestion 70
Arithmetic
The unit's digit in (263) 149 + (263) 150 + (263) 151 is:
A
1B
9C
3D
7Question 71
Arithmetic
The income of A is 80% more than that of B, and the income of C is 25% more than 20% of the combined incomes of A and B. By what percentage is the income of C less than the income of A? (Correct to one decimal place)
A
61.1%B
82.8%C
62.6%D
157.1%Question 72
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. They would have / won the race / if they would have / run faster.
A
won the raceB
if they would haveC
run fasterD
They would haveQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. People of the same ________ are not allowed to get married in her country.
A
clanB
clamC
clotD
clumQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To take pains
A
To be involved inB
To wait anxiouslyC
To get injuredD
To make effortsQuestion 75
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
AqurariumB
HonorariumC
BoutiqueD
BungalowQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. The joint family system have undergone drastic changes.
A
has undergoneB
No improvement requiredC
have underwentD
are undergoingQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Child's play
A
Something that is very easyB
Fair behaviourC
Mischievous behaviourD
Playful attitudeQuestion 78
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. The book must be / old for its cover / is torn bad.
A
No errorB
old for its coverC
The book must beD
is torn badQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He is greatly loved by all for his ________ nature.
A
confusedB
bewilderedC
decorativeD
compassionateQuestion 80
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Deceive
A
DeludeB
SupportC
BetrayD
PretendQuestion 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'. Srinu had to take a break from his training for the marathon during the lockdown so he decided to go to his hometown.
A
take a break onB
took a break inC
take break forD
No substitution requiredQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Opaque
A
HazyB
MistyC
ClearD
DenseQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who helps willingly without being paid for it
A
VolunteerB
WorkerC
LeaderD
BeggarQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Perceive
A
RecognizeB
DeclareC
PresentD
DiscussQuestion 85
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Go back over the same route that one has just taken
A
RetraceB
ReturnC
RerouteD
DetourQuestion 86
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Each of the students were / present for / the valedictory session / that night.
A
present forB
that nightC
Each of the students wereD
the valedictory sessionQuestion 87
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'. Neither the chairman nor the directors has present .
A
had presentB
are presentC
No substitution requiredD
is presentQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
NegotiateB
MiraculousC
ReffereD
SatelliteQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. After a hectic day, all he wanted was to rest in _______.
A
calmB
quietC
silenceD
turmoilQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Estimate
A
BelieveB
SolveC
AssessD
DiscoverQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A short interesting or amusing story
A
EpicB
AnecdoteC
LegendD
MythQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1 .
A
includeB
includingC
includedD
includesQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2 .
A
aB
theC
anD
oneQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3 .
A
America'sB
AmericasC
Americas'sD
Americas'Question 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4 .
A
aimsB
thinksC
plansD
plotsQuestion 96
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5 .
A
whichB
whoC
whatD
whom