SSC-GD 2021 Questions

25 Nov 2021 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Select the option which is related to the fourth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number. 625 : 25 :: ? : 35

A
1025
B
875
C
756
D
927
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

Seven friends are sitting on a circular table facing the centre. A sits second to the left of B. C sits between B and G. D sits second to the left of C. E who sits second to the right of G sits between A and F. Who sits second to the left of G?

A
D
B
A
C
E
D
B
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Four friends K, L, M and N are sitting in a row, and they are facing south. L and M are sitting at two extreme ends. K sits between L and N and is second to the right of M. Who sits immediate left of K?

A
L
B
M
C
K
D
N
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Four sets of letters are given out of which three are alike in some way and one is different. Select the alphabet that is different.

A
TVX
B
GJL
C
BDF
D
PRT
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Consider the given information in the statements to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts, and decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. . Statements: All lyricists are morning walkers. No accountant is graduate. All morning-walkers are accountants. Conclusions: I. No lyricist is graduate. II. Some lyricists are graduates.

A
Only conclusion II follows.
B
Only conclusion I follows.
C
Neither conclusion I nor II follow.
D
Either conclusion I or II follows.
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, GRAPES is written as 66. How will PRAISE be written in the same language?

A
69
B
66
C
67
D
68
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 3, 4, 8, 17, 33, ?

A
58
B
56
C
49
D
69
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Select the box which can be obtained by folding the following sheet(s) on the lines.

A
Only B
B
A and D
C
A and C
D
Only  D
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

If '+' and '-' and the numbers '5' and '7' ( not a digit) are interchanged, then what will be the value of the following expression? 18 − 20 ÷ 7 × (15 + 5) + 3

A
12
B
28
C
35
D
47
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

There are 8 members P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are in a joint family. Q is brother of S. V is son of Q and R. S is brother of U. W is daughter of S and T. P is the wife of V. How is R related to P?

A
Aunt
B
Mother-in-law
C
Sister
D
Mother
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Select t he arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary. 1. Nebulous 2. Necessary 3. Necrosis 4. Nectarine 5. Negative

A
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B
1, 3, 2, 4, 5
C
3, 2, 5, 4, 1
D
5, 4, 2, 3, 1
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that has the relation between the given numbers, which is among the numbers in the given set. 145, 5, 29

A
180, 16, 30
B
160, 20, 6
C
224, 14, 16
D
125, 10, 15
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

A profit of 12% was made by selling a television for Rs. 8,820. If the television is sold at a loss of 24%, then what will be its selling price?

A
Rs.  6,205
B
Rs. 5,940
C
Rs. 5,985
D
Rs. 6,930
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 100, 96, 88, 76, 60, ?

A
38
B
40
C
35
D
20
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters which when sequentially placed at the blanks in the given series will complete the series. S_P_ _M_S_MP_

A
MSPSSS
B
PSMSSS
C
MSSPSS
D
PSMPPS
Question 16
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. GPHD : KTLH :: SDFG : ?

A
VHKM
B
UHJL
C
XGJL
D
WHJK
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'DECK' is coded as 'WVXP', and 'CLAIM' is coded as 'XOZRN'. How will 'MASCOT' be written in the same code language?

A
NZHXLG
B
OZHXMG
C
NZGXKG
D
NZHYKH
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

As 'Australia' is related to 'Canberra', in the same way 'France' is related to '________'.

A
Rome
B
Nusantara
C
Moscow
D
Paris
E
Question Not Attempted
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. BZE, CWG, ESI, ?, LHM

A
HNK
B
HMK
C
GNJ
D
IML
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'NOSE' is written as 'QPVF' and 'HAND' is written as 'KBQE'. How will 'FACE' be written in the same language?

A
JCEE
B
KCFF
C
LBFE
D
IBFF
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

Select the group of classes whose relationship is most appropriately represented by the following Venn diagram.

A
India, Asia, Bangladesh
B
Corn, Rice, Carrots
C
Natural Numbers, Integers, Rational Numbers
D
Human, Male, Politician
Question 22
GK

Hasdeo and Jonk rivers are found in which state of India?

A
Arunachal Pradesh
B
Goa
C
Chhattisgarh
D
Haryana
Question 23
GK

Who among the following took away the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond and Shah Jahan's jewel-studded Peacock Throne?

A
Muhammad Shah
B
Ranjeet Singh
C
Shah Alam II
D
Nadir Shah
Question 24
GK

The last Sunga ruler was assassinated by his minister Vasudeva, who later founded the ________ dynasty.

A
Korvi
B
Kanva
C
Kakatiya
D
Kalchuri
Question 25
GK

Which of the following battles were fought during the period 1845-46 AD?

A
First Anglo-Sikh War
B
First Anglo-Maratha War
C
Second Anglo-Maratha War
D
Second Anglo-Sikh War
Question 26
GK

The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft that was launched into orbit in November 2020 was named by its crew.

A
Persistence
B
Resilience
C
Endurance
D
Perseverans
Question 27
GK

It deals with Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code.

A
Attempt to commit suicide
B
Abetment of suicide
C
Death by negligence
D
Dowry murder
Question 28
GK

After whom is the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata named?

A
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
B
Swami Vivekananda
C
Gosto Paul
D
Jyoti Basu
Question 29
GK

In May 2021, the International Olympic Committee named him as the athlete ambassador for its 'Believe in Sport' campaign aimed at preventing manipulation of the competition.

A
P. V. Sindhu
B
Manika Batra
C
Mary Kom
D
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
Question 30
GK

Chilka Lake which is the largest brackish water lake in India is located in which state?

A
Andhra Pradesh
B
West Bengal
C
Odisha
D
Chattisgarh
Question 31
GK

In which of the following states two Ayurveda Institutes were started on the 5th Ayurveda Day?

A
Rajasthan and Gujarat
B
Maharashtra and Karnataka
C
Punjab and Haryana
D
Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
Question 32
GK

Which of the following words is not included in the Preamble of the Constitution of India?

A
Sovereign
B
Justice
C
Fraternity
D
Capitalist
Question 33
GK

Which state government had launched the 'Jagananna Thodo' scheme in November 2020 to provide interest-free loans to small traders and artisans?

A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Kerala
C
Telangana
D
West Bengal
Question 34
GK

Which of the following is not a poisonous plant?

A
Nerium Oleander
B
Calotropis
C
Parthenium
D
Dresina
Question 35
GK

Which of the following microorganism causes citrus canker?

A
Virus
B
Bacteria
C
Fungus
D
Protozoa
Question 36
GK

In which year did Prime Minister Narendra Modi announce demonetisation in India?

A
2018
B
2016
C
2014
D
2012
Question 37
GK

Which dance is performed by the Chang tribe of Nagaland to celebrate victory over enemies on the battlefield?

A
Cherav
B
Chang Lo
C
Nongkrem
D
Bhortal
Question 38
GK

In August 2020, the Union Government has constituted the National Council for Transgender People in exercise of the rights conferred by Section ________ of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.

A
16
B
22
C
25
D
18
Question 39
GK

The historical importance of 'Mahanavami Dibba' is associated with which of the following dynasty?

A
Chauhan
B
Chola
C
Vijayanagar
D
Pandya
Question 40
GK

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has fixed the Minimum Support Price (MSP) per quintal of wheat for the Rabi marketing period 2022-23.

A
Rs 2,015
B
Rs  1,995
C
Rs  2,005
D
Rs  1,975
Question 41
GK

Deuterium and tritium are:

A
Isotopes of  Hydrogen
B
Isotopes of  Carbon
C
Isotopes of  Uranium
D
Isotopes of Titanium
Question 42
GK

Which of the following monuments was built by the Khilji dynasty?

A
Alai Darwaza
B
Big dome
C
Shisha dome
D
Tomb of Safdarganj
Question 43
GK

In which year was the Jnanpith Award given for the first time?

A
1957
B
1965
C
1961
D
1963
Question 44
GK

According to the 2011 census, which of the following states has the sex ratio (females per 1000 males) more than 1000?

A
Maharashtra
B
Bihar
C
Rajasthan
D
Kerala
Question 45
GK

Which Indian captain became the fastest cricketer to score 12000 ODI runs? He achieved this feat in 2020.

A
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
B
Suresh Raina
C
Ravichandran Ashwin
D
Virat Kohli
Question 46
GK

Who was the first person to receive the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship awarded by the Government of India in 1968?

A
C. Narayan Reddy
B
S. Radhakrishnan
C
V. S. Naipaul
D
S. L. Bhayarappa
Question 47
Arithmetic

A dairy owner sells 528 litres of milk daily in one litre packets of 3 varieties – full cream, toned and double toned. Sales of toned milk packets are 80% higher than those of full cream milk packets, and sales of double toned milk packets are 60% lower than those of toned milk packets. How many packets of double toned milk does he sell per day?

A
100
B
112
C
108
D
110
Question 48
Arithmetic

Find the ratio of the LCM of the first four prime numbers to the HCF of the first three prime numbers.

A
168 : 1
B
210 : 1
C
6 : 1
D
26 : 1
Question 49
Arithmetic

The perimeter of a circular plot is 440 m. Around it is a circular path 5 m wide. The area of the path (in m 2 , assuming π = \(\frac{22}{7}\) ) will be approximately?

A
2278.6
B
1822.9
C
2121.4
D
1964.3
Question 50
Arithmetic

What will be the value of 10 - [378 ÷ 6 of 9 - (25 - 72 ÷ 3)]?

A
4
B
1
C
3
D
9
Question 51
Arithmetic

B takes five times the number of days taken by A to complete a piece of work. Working together, they complete the work in 15 days. In how many days will A alone complete the same work?

A
20
B
12
C
18
D
16
Question 52
Arithmetic

What is the smallest number which is divisible by all the numbers from 4 to 9?

A
2540
B
2520
C
1520
D
840
Question 53
Arithmetic

By selling an article for Rs 2,900, a shopkeeper makes a profit of 16%. If he had sold it for Rs 3,050, what would have been his percentage profit?

A
20.5%
B
22%
C
21%
D
20%
Question 54
Arithmetic

A wall 18 m long, 10 m high and 40 cm wide is to be constructed using bricks of dimensions 30 cm, 15 cm and 10 cm. How many bricks (in thousands) will be required?

A
16000
B
16
C
14
D
14000
Question 55
Arithmetic

A and B together can do a piece of work in 24 days. B and C together can complete it in 30 days. If the efficiency of A is twice that of C, then in how many days will B alone complete the same work?

A
36
B
40
C
30
D
48
Question 56
Arithmetic

For a certain sum of money, at 5% per annum, the difference between simple interest (SI) for 2 years and compound interest (CI) compounded annually is Rs. 25.00. Find the amount.

A
Rs. 12,000
B
Rs. 8,000
C
Rs. 7,500
D
Rs. 10,000
Question 57
Arithmetic

The shopkeeper marked the price of an article in such a way that he earns a profit of 30% on its price. Then he sold it at a discount of 12% on the marked price. Find the actual percentage profit earned by him.

A
15.2%
B
14.2%
C
14.4%
D
13.8%
Question 58
Arithmetic

A man bought an old item for Rs. 5,400 and spent Rs. 200 on its repair. He sold it for Rs. 6,300. What is his profit percentage?

A
12.5
B
10
C
12
D
14
Question 59
Arithmetic

Find the difference between the average of the first three multiples of 3 between 10 and 20 and the average of the first 2 multiples of 4.

A
2
B
3
C
1
D
4
Question 60
Arithmetic

A, B and C are three numbers. A is 45% more than B and C is 60% less than A. By what percent (to the nearest integer) B is more than C?

A
42%
B
72%
C
70%
D
68%
Question 61
Arithmetic

The compound interest of a sum of Rs. 75,000 at a fixed annual rate of interest compounded on an annual basis in 2 years is Rs. 6,120. If the interest is compounded quarterly, what will be the sum of Rs. 1,00,000 received after one year at the same rate of interest (in Rs., up to two places of decimal)?

A
1,04,060.40
B
1,00,400.60
C
1,06,040.20
D
1,40,060.50
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the value of   \(72 - [20- \lbrace 10-(6- \overline{6 - 4})\rbrace]\) )}]?

A
48
B
58
C
44
D
56
Question 63
Arithmetic

A man crosses a bridge 1000 m long in 6 min. What is his speed (in km/h)?

A
8
B
16
C
10
D
12
Question 64
Arithmetic

A certain sum of money, in 4 years at the same rate of simple interest per annum, amounts to Rs. 12,420 and in 7 years Rs. 14,985. How much is that amount?

A
9,000 Rs.
B
8,400 Rs.
C
9,500 Rs.
D
8,800 Rs.
Question 65
Arithmetic

If bananas are sold at a price of Rs. 10 per banana instead of Rs. 7 per banana, then the difference between the selling prices of some bananas is Rs. 990. If the cost price of all the bananas is Rs. 1,980, and if the profit earned is 18%, then what will be the selling price (in Rs.) of the ten bananas?

A
90.20
B
70.80
C
99.00
D
60.00
Question 66
Arithmetic

If A : B = 8 : 9 and B : C = 12 : 55, then what is the value of A : B : C?

A
32 : 36 : 165
B
32 : 165 : 36
C
32 : 36 : 156
D
36 : 32 : 165
Question 67
Arithmetic

If 51, x, 72 and 96 are proportional, then what will be the mean ratio between (2x + 8) and (x + 13)?

A
112
B
117
C
96
D
108
Question 68
Arithmetic

Two trains A and B of equal length are running on parallel tracks in the same direction with speeds of 64.8 km/h and 50.4 km/h respectively. Train A crosses train B in one minute. Find the length (in m) of each train.

A
150
B
125
C
100
D
120
Question 69
Arithmetic

The average weight of 23 students was recorded as 53 kg. On including the weight of a teacher, the average weight increased by 100 g. Find the weight (in kg) of the teacher.

A
55.8
B
56.4
C
55.4
D
56.2
Question 70
Arithmetic

Shopkeeper A, Rs 500. gives two successive discounts of 8% and 12% on the marked price of Rs. Another shopkeeper B allows a single discount of 20% on an article of the same marked price. Find the difference in their selling prices.

A
4.40 Rs.
B
4.80 Rs.
C
3.20 Rs.
D
5.20 Rs.
Question 71
Arithmetic

An amount of Rs. 7,800 is divided into A, B and C such that B's share belongs to \(\frac{1}{3}\)   of A's share and C's share is 20% more than B's share. Find the share of A.

A
Rs. 4,500
B
Rs. 2,500
C
Rs. 1,500
D
Rs. 3,000
Question 72
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Philip was / too proud / for extending / a hand of friendship.

A
a hand of friendship
B
Philip was
C
for extending
D
too proud
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. Since he is strong, he is quite timid.

A
Although
B
No improvement required
C
Because
D
Besides
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The ______ cannot be a panacea for all respiratory infections.

A
healing
B
care
C
diagnosis
D
treatment
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The action of killing oneself intentionally

A
Homicide
B
Parricide
C
Suicide
D
Genocide
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Amiable

A
Honest
B
Dishonest
C
Friendly
D
Disagreeable
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Progress
B
Vicious
C
Accuse
D
Acclame
Question 78
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The teacher punished him / and told him / that he does not / need to give a clarification.

A
need to give a clarification
B
The teacher punished him
C
and told him
D
that he does not
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Pronounciation
B
Prolong
C
Procrastination
D
Proactivity
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. If you do not pay your ______ you will be imprisoned.

A
debit
B
debt
C
damage
D
deed
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Aggressive

A
Sharp
B
Calm
C
Excited
D
Simple
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Blue blood

A
Noble birth
B
Bad mood
C
Weak person
D
Rare sight
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Lack of feeling

A
Sympathy
B
Apathy
C
Telepathy
D
Empathy
Question 84
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. Go to the ninth block on the left-hand side and take a sharpest turn to reach Bunny’s house on the right.

A
on the right
B
Go to the ninth block
C
Bunny’s house
D
take a sharpest turn
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Immerse

A
Immediate
B
Immoral
C
Submission
D
Submerge
Question 86
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’. Skydiving was a rare opportunity that I had got, so, even though I was exhausted, I decided to go for it.

A
No substitution required
B
as yet though
C
still even if
D
so despite however
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He has been ______ in his performance throughout.

A
conducive
B
connotative
C
consistent
D
constructive
Question 88
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’. The interviews will be held between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A
will be held from
B
will be held at
C
No substitution required
D
will hold during
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Gift of the gab

A
Ability to draw sketches
B
Ability to please others
C
Ability to speak confidently and clearly
D
Ability to speak in a sarcastic tone
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Frivolous

A
Wise
B
Quiet
C
Idle
D
Petty
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who takes care of cattle

A
Gardener
B
Cowherd
C
Guard
D
Landlord
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
external
B
superficial
C
internal
D
middle
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
Besides
B
Unless
C
Beside
D
Although
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
important
B
eternal
C
alert
D
insignificant
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
value
B
length
C
strength
D
ability
Question 96
Comprehension

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

A
fundamental
B
secret
C
secondary
D
vital