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
Greece
B
France
C
Finland
D
Hungary
Question 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
295
B
385
C
199
D
325
Question 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, q
B
p, e, r, p, l, r, x, q
C
e, x, q, r, p, l, x, p
D
p, e, q, l, x, p, r, q
Question 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
457
B
463
C
461
D
459
Question 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
TXBFK
B
YDINS
C
BGLQV
D
PUZEJ
Question 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
OWQEEP
B
NWPFFO
C
NXQEFP
D
MXPEFP
Question 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
C
B
D
C
B
D
A
Question 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
329
B
728
C
327
D
729
Question 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
27
B
29
C
98
D
93
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: All leaders are males. Some students are leaders. Conclusions: I. Some students are males. II. All leaders are students.

A
Only conclusion I follows
B
Both conclusions I and II follow
C
Only conclusion II follows
D
Either conclusion I or II follows
Question 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
24
B
10
C
9
D
15
Question 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 years
B
44 years
C
38 years
D
40 years
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

Select the dice that can be formed by folding the given sheet along the lines.

A
Only A, B and C
B
Only B and D
C
Only A and B
D
A, B, C and D
Question 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
VAUES
B
VBSFQ
C
XAUES
D
XBUFS
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, CHEAP is written as QBFID. How will QUOTE be written in that language?

A
RVNUF
B
ETOUQ
C
UOQET
D
FUPVR
Question 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
109
B
119
C
117
D
99
Question 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
Ashish
B
Arvind
C
Kajal
D
Shubham
Question 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-law
B
Father
C
Father-in-law
D
Uncle
Question 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
YBD
B
YCD
C
ZCD
D
YCE
Question 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, iii
B
v, ii, iv, i, iii
C
ii, i, iii, iv, v
D
v, iv, i, iii, ii
Question 22
GK

Who among the following is the author of the book 'Maun Muskaan Ki Maar'?

A
Ashutosh Rana
B
Jugal Hansraj
C
Uday Chopra
D
Ronit Roy
Question 23
GK

Who among the following is a shot put player from India?

A
Vikash Thakur
B
Tajinderpal Singh Toor
C
Deepak Lather
D
Jeremy Lalrinnunga
Question 24
GK

World Philosophy Day is celebrated each year on the third _________ of November.

A
Thursday
B
Saturday
C
Friday
D
Monday
Question 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
25
B
22
C
20
D
32
Question 26
GK

How many states in India have a bicameral legislature?

A
Two
B
Seven
C
Four
D
Six
Question 27
GK

The government of India revised the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) in September 2021 by adding ________ drugs and deleting some.

A
27
B
42
C
16
D
39
Question 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
Pomology
B
Lichenology
C
Synantherology
D
Phenology
Question 29
GK

What was the maiden name of Begum Nur Jahan?

A
Padmavati
B
Indira Kanwar
C
Mehr-un-Nissa
D
Harkhs Bai
Question 30
GK

As of March 2021, which Indian state stands first in Jute production?

A
West Bengal
B
Assam
C
Jharkhand
D
Tripura
Question 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
Varicella
B
Cholera
C
Pneumosil
D
Anthrax
Question 32
GK

'Dhenka' is a popular ________ musical instrument from the state of Odisha.

A
Idiophone
B
Chordophone
C
Aerophone
D
Membranophone
Question 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
Jhoola
B
Kheliran
C
Jhumar
D
Chaiti
Question 34
GK

Which among the following is NOT a participant at the 2020-21 Hero Indian Super League?

A
Odisha FC
B
Kochi FC
C
Jamshedpur FC
D
Bengaluru FC
Question 35
GK

Who was the winner of 'The Hindu Prize 2019' in the category of Fiction?

A
Neelum Saran Gour
B
Anuradhar Roy
C
Mirza Waheed
D
Amitabha Bagchi
Question 36
GK

Inertia can be measured by its ________.

A
force
B
state of motion
C
mass
D
acceleration
Question 37
GK

In July 2021, _____ was named as the Differently Abled Sportsman of the Year at the Indian Sports Honors for 2019.

A
Pramod Bhagat
B
Dharambir Nain
C
Vivek Chikara
D
Amit Kumar Saroha
Question 38
GK

Who was the viceroy of India when Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati?

A
Lord Northbrook
B
Lord Curzon
C
Lord Lansdowne
D
Lord Dalhousie
Question 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 Office
B
NITI Aayog
C
Ministry of Home Affairs
D
Finance Commission
Question 40
GK

Narayana Guru, one of the great social reformers of the 19 th century, was born in the state of _____________.

A
Karnataka
B
West Bengal
C
Assam
D
Kerala
Question 41
GK

The _______ dam is built across the Subarnarekha river.

A
Bhairwa
B
Malay
C
Barhi
D
Chandil
Question 42
GK

Which of the following Indian slums is one of the world's largest slums?

A
Bhalswa
B
Basanti
C
Dharavi
D
Nochikuppam
Question 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 hurt
B
Punishment for kidnapping
C
Extortion
D
Assaulting or using criminal force on a woman with a view to outraging her modesty
Question 45
GK

_________ is the use of government expenditure and tax policies to influence economic conditions.

A
Contract Monetary Policy
B
Expansionary Policy
C
Monetary Policy
D
Fiscal Policy
Question 46
GK

What is the branch of agriculture called that deals with garden crops - generally fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants?

A
Horticulture
B
Sericulture
C
Permaculture
D
Floriculture
Question 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
330
B
220
C
230
D
320
Question 48
Arithmetic

What price should a shopkeeper mark on an article, costing him ₹210, to gain 16% after allowing a discount of 16%?

A
₹290
B
₹210
C
₹270
D
₹250
Question 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
150
B
165
C
180
D
160
Question 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 cm
B
15 cm
C
14 cm
D
10 cm
Question 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 seconds
B
56 seconds
C
52  seconds
D
63  seconds
Question 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
35
B
45
C
55
D
65
Question 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
-1.3
C
\(\frac{-2}{19}\)
D
1.3
Question 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  years
B
22  years
C
29  years
D
25  years
Question 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
6,897
B
5,598
C
7,654
D
5,958
Question 57
Arithmetic

In how much time will a sum of money double itself at 12% p.a. simple interest?

A
6 years 2 months
B
8 years 1 month
C
6 years 4 months
D
8 years 4 months
Question 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, 1240
B
420, 600, 1290
C
420, 630, 1260
D
420, 620, 1270
Question 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
204
B
144
C
156
D
324
Question 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
425.25
B
382.50
C
384.75
D
467.50
Question 61
Arithmetic

6 × (4 × 5 2 ) ÷ 3 + 7 - 8 = ?

A
199
B
299
C
189
D
200
Question 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 days
B
18 days
C
20 days
D
12 days
Question 63
Arithmetic

On what sum will the simple interest at a rate of x% p.a. in x years will be ₹ x?

A
₹x/100
B
₹100x
C
₹100/x
D
₹x
Question 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 2
B
46  m 2
C
70  m 2
D
77  m 2
Question 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
\(1 \frac{5}{19} \%\)  gain
B
\(1 \frac{4}{9} \% \)  loss
C
\(1 \frac{2}{5} \%\)  loss
D
\(1 \frac{3}{11} \% \)  gain
Question 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
2,100
B
1,500
C
1,200
D
1,800
Question 67
Arithmetic

The LCM of \(\frac{3}{7}\)  and  \(\frac{18}{5}\)  is:

A
7
B
18
C
10
D
6
Question 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 days
B
4 days
C
53/11 days
D
6 days
Question 70
Arithmetic

The unit's digit in (263) 149 + (263) 150 + (263) 151 is:

A
1
B
9
C
3
D
7
Question 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 race
B
if they would have
C
run faster
D
They would have
Question 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
clan
B
clam
C
clot
D
clum
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To take pains

A
To be involved in
B
To wait anxiously
C
To get injured
D
To make efforts
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Aqurarium
B
Honorarium
C
Boutique
D
Bungalow
Question 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 undergone
B
No improvement required
C
have underwent
D
are undergoing
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Child's play

A
Something that is very easy
B
Fair behaviour
C
Mischievous  behaviour
D
Playful attitude
Question 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 error
B
old for its cover
C
The book must be
D
is torn bad
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He is greatly loved by all for his ________ nature.

A
confused
B
bewildered
C
decorative
D
compassionate
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Deceive

A
Delude
B
Support
C
Betray
D
Pretend
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'. 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 on
B
took a break in
C
take break for
D
No substitution required
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Opaque

A
Hazy
B
Misty
C
Clear
D
Dense
Question 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
Volunteer
B
Worker
C
Leader
D
Beggar
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Perceive

A
Recognize
B
Declare
C
Present
D
Discuss
Question 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
Retrace
B
Return
C
Reroute
D
Detour
Question 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 for
B
that night
C
Each of the students were
D
the valedictory session
Question 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 present
B
are present
C
No substitution required
D
is present
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Negotiate
B
Miraculous
C
Reffere
D
Satellite
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. After a hectic day, all he wanted was to rest in _______.

A
calm
B
quiet
C
silence
D
turmoil
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Estimate

A
Believe
B
Solve
C
Assess
D
Discover
Question 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
Epic
B
Anecdote
C
Legend
D
Myth
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
include
B
including
C
included
D
includes
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
a
B
the
C
an
D
one
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
America's
B
Americas
C
Americas's
D
Americas'
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
aims
B
thinks
C
plans
D
plots
Question 96
Comprehension

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

A
which
B
who
C
what
D
whom