SSC-GD 2021 Questions

26 Nov 2021 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set. (7, 308, 11)

A
(16, 239, 6)
B
(12, 324, 9)
C
(9, 160, 8)
D
(8, 164, 5)
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 31, 37, 41, 43, ?

A
51
B
47
C
45
D
49
Question 3
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. HKN : KOS :: MPS : ?

A
TPX
B
PTW
C
TPW
D
PTX
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Arunima told Sahil, "Your brother-in-law's only sister's son is my maternal grandson." How is Sahil related to Arunima?

A
Son-in-law
B
Uncle
C
Son
D
Father-in-law
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

In an organization consisting of 214 employees, 120 have participated in Clay Modelling and 130 have participated in Poster Making, 36 employees have participated in both Clay Modelling and Poster Making. If each employee has participated in at least one of the two activities, how many employees participated in Poster Making only?

A
80
B
90
C
84
D
94
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 21, 32, 54, ?, 131

A
72
B
95
C
66
D
87
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Only A and C
B
Only A, C and D
C
Only A
D
Only A and D
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Speed : Speedometer :: Air pressure : ?

A
Variometer
B
Altimeter
C
Hypsometer
D
Barometer
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. 8 : 104 :: 16 : ?

A
300
B
335
C
336
D
320
Question 10
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. Program 2. Problem 3.Proposal 4. Profound 5. Property

A
2, 1, 4, 5, 3
B
2, 4, 1, 5, 3
C
4, 2, 1, 3, 5
D
3, 2, 4, 5, 1
Question 11
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? 90 D (2 B 5) A 4 B (12 A 10) C 4 B (17 C 10)

A
67
B
61
C
65
D
69
Question 12
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: 1. No girl is a musician. 2. No musician is a teacher. 3. All stars are musicians. Conclusions: I. No star is a girl. II. No star is a teacher.

A
Both the conclusions follow
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Only conclusion I follows
D
None of the conclusions follow
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. KMQW, HJNT, CEIO, ?

A
FINT
B
ACGM
C
OQSY
D
IMST
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. Z _ _ U M _ A F _ M _ A _ _ M

A
FDPZMUF
B
AFZUZFU
C
DZFUMZA
D
UADZMFZ
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'RAT' is coded as '39' and 'BEAR' is coded as '26'. How will 'SNAKE' be coded in that language?

A
50
B
54
C
52
D
48
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Five friends, A, B, C, D and E, are sitting in a straight line. A and B are adjacent to each other. B is between A and C. A is 3rd to the left of D. D is 2nd from the right. Who is sitting 3rd from the left?

A
D
B
A
C
C
D
E
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'INSPIRE' is written as 'JPTTJZF'. How will 'FORGIVE' be written in that language?

A
GQTKJEF
B
GQRKIDF
C
GQSKJDF
D
GQSLIDF
Question 18
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
HQY
B
HQZ
C
BKT
D
DMV
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Six friends, P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting in two rows, three in each. S is not at the end of any row. T is a neighbour of R. R and U are sitting diagonally opposite to each other. P is second to the left of U. Who among the following three friends are in the same row?

A
TQU and PRS
B
PSU and RTQ
C
STU and PRQ
D
PTQ and RSU
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'HORNS' is written as 'SRONH' and 'CRUDE' is written as 'UREDC'. How will 'FACTOR' be written in that language?

A
TSOCAE
B
TROFCA
C
ACFOTR
D
TROACF
Question 21
GK

_________, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century, was the main residence of the Mughal Emperors for nearly 200 years.

A
Tughlaqabad Fort, Delhi
B
Siri Fort, Delhi
C
Red Fort, Delhi
D
Salimgarh Fort, Delhi
Question 22
GK

GDP can be expressed in two different ways, nominal GDP and _________.

A
domestic GDP
B
real GDP
C
symbolic GDP
D
calculated GDP
Question 23
GK

Which Amendment enabled 27% reservation for OBC in government and private educational institutes in 2006?

A
93 rd
B
77 th
C
86 th
D
92 nd
Question 24
GK

Who among the following is credited with being the 'Pioneer of Rocket Technology' in India?

A
Lord Cornwallis
B
Babar
C
Akbar II
D
Tipu Sultan
Question 25
GK

Who was appointed as the first Chairperson of the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub in November 2020?

A
Senapathy (Kris) Gopalakrishna
B
TN Manoharan
C
Rajiv Kumar
D
Narayan Murthy
Question 26
GK

Which of the following lakes of India has NOT been added to the Ramsar Sites?

A
Chilika Lake
B
Keetham Lake
C
Loktak Lake
D
Dal Lake
Question 27
GK

Which of the following books was written by Banabhatta?

A
Ashtadhyayi
B
Akbarnama
C
Harshacharita
D
Malavikagnimitram
Question 28
GK

Which of the following is the largest west flowing river in Peninsular India?

A
Krishna
B
Kaveri
C
Narmada
D
Godavari
Question 29
GK

Who is the author of the book 'Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly'?

A
Shilpa Shetty
B
Anupam Kher
C
Twinkle Khanna
D
Javed Akhtar
Question 30
GK

In which part of Article 44 of the Constitution of India is the provision for uniform civil code for the citizens contained?

A
Part III
B
Part VI
C
Part IV
D
Part II
Question 31
GK

Kabini is an important tributary of the river _____________.

A
Cauvery
B
Krishna
C
Mahi
D
Godavari
Question 32
GK

Curd and Vinegar taste sour because they contain _________.

A
chemicals
B
acids
C
proteins
D
yeast
Question 33
GK

Which of the following countries performed its first robotic docking in lunar orbit?

A
Russia
B
China
C
India
D
Japan
Question 34
GK

Who inaugurated 'Destination North East 2020', to showcase the region's culture, tourism and heritage?

A
Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Prahlad Singh Patel
B
Union Minister for Tourism, Dr Jitendra Singh
C
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi
D
Union Home Minister, Amit Shah
Question 35
GK

Which of the following is NOT a cold-blooded animal?

A
Rabbit
B
Shark
C
Crocodile
D
Frog
Question 36
GK

In which state was the Forest Martyrs' Memorial inaugurated in November 2020?

A
Karnataka
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Maharashtra
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 37
GK

Queen Victoria's Proclamation declared that thereafter India would be governed by and in the name of the British Monarch through a Secretary of State on ____________.

A
27 October, 1858
B
1 November, 1858
C
12 August, 1858
D
16 September, 1860
Question 38
GK

Who among the following cricketers was the winner of 'ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Award 2020'?

A
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
B
Virat Kohli
C
Jasprit Bumrah
D
Rohit Sharma
Question 39
GK

Chhath Puja, the famous traditional festival of India is dedicated to which of the following Gods?

A
Moon
B
Lord Brahma
C
Sun
D
Lord Shiva
Question 40
GK

The Buddhist Vihara at Sanchi is also known as the 'Great Stupa'. It is one of the most famous Buddhist monuments in India, located at Sanchi town in ________ district.

A
Jabalpur
B
Raisen
C
Purnia
D
Patna
Question 41
GK

Which of the following states has the highest life expectancy at birth?

A
Kerala
B
Goa
C
Haryana
D
Tamil Nadu
Question 42
GK

When was the All India Tennis Association (AITA) established in India?

A
1912
B
1934
C
1956
D
1920
Question 43
GK

The smallest and longest bones in the human body are ________ and _________, respectively.

A
stapes, fibula
B
tibia, femur
C
stapes, femur
D
nails, fibula
Question 44
GK

Who among the following Indian actors has been appointed as the state icon of Punjab by the Election Commission of India?

A
Amitabh Bachchan
B
Sonu Sood
C
Salman Khan
D
Akshay Kumar
Question 45
GK

Who among the following won the Nitto Men's ATP Tour Finals in 2020?

A
Dominic Thiem
B
Novak Djokovic
C
Daniil Medvedev
D
Andrey Rublev
Question 46
Arithmetic

The value of 2 × 7 ÷ 14 of 4 – 5 ÷ 4 × (9 – 11) + 2  – 2 × 6 ÷ 8 of 3,  is:

A
\(3 \frac{1}{2}\)
B
\(4 \frac{1}{4}\)
C
\(2 \frac{1}{2}\)
D
\(4 \frac{3}{4}\)
Question 47
Arithmetic

The value of \(\frac {1}{2}\)  of  \(\frac {1}{3} - \frac {2}{3} \)  of  \(\frac {4}{5} + 4 \div 7 + 3\) of  \(7 \div 2\)  is:

A
\(\frac {1124}{105}\)
B
\(\frac {1024}{105}\)
C
\(\frac {1104}{105}\)
D
\(\frac {1224}{105}\)
Question 48
Arithmetic

A driver drives a car at a uniform speed of 60 km/h and reaches the 330 km destination by 30 min late. To reach on time, the % increase in speed will be:

A
15%
B
10%
C
12%
D
20%
Question 49
Arithmetic

A boy who is 7 feet tall can cast a shadow that is 21 feet long on the ground. How tall (in feet) is a man who can cast a shadow that is 15 feet long?

A
6.5
B
5.5
C
6
D
5
Question 50
Arithmetic

The compound interest compounded annually on a sum of money for 2 years is ₹1,128.6 and the simple interest on the same sum for the same period is ₹1,080. What is the difference between the compound interest compounded annually and the simple interest for 3 years?

A
₹165.174
B
₹170.174
C
₹150.174
D
₹160.174
Question 51
Arithmetic

A sum fetched a total simple interest of ₹5,427 at the rate of 9% p.a. in 6 years. What is the sum?

A
₹54,010
B
₹10,050
C
₹10,002
D
₹54,270
Question 52
Arithmetic

A can complete \(\frac{3}{8}\) of a certain work in 9 days and B can complete 80% of the same work in 16 days. Both work together for 5 days. C alone completes the remaining work in  \(6 \frac{1}{2}\) days. A and C together will complete the whole work in:

A
9 days
B
10 days
C
8 days
D
6 days
Question 53
Arithmetic

A person purchased a machine for ₹50,000 and fixed the marked price 20% higher than the cost price and sold it at a discount of 15%. The percentage profit or loss is:

A
1% loss
B
2.5% profit
C
4% loss
D
2% profit
Question 54
Arithmetic

The difference between the selling prices of an article sold at a discount of \(14 \frac{1}{2} \%\) and  \(10 \frac{1}{2} \%\) is 48. If the marked price is 25% more than the cost price, then the cost price of the article is:

A
₹860
B
₹950
C
₹920
D
₹960
Question 55
Arithmetic

Some articles are sold in such a way that the cost price of 60% of the articles is equal to the selling price of 40% of the articles. The profit percentage is:

A
35
B
40
C
45
D
50
Question 56
Arithmetic

A's income is 25% more than that of B. B's income is less than A's income in percentage of:

A
15%
B
20%
C
11%
D
18%
Question 57
Arithmetic

If 0.45 : x : : 3 : 8, then x is equal to:

A
1.3
B
1.2
C
1.4
D
2.2
Question 58
Arithmetic

Rohit and Manoj together have ₹1,320. If  \(\frac{10}{21}\)  of Rohith's amount equals to  \(\frac{5}{7}\)  of Manoj's amount, how much amount does Rohith have?

A
₹320
B
₹328
C
₹792
D
₹980
Question 59
Arithmetic

The perimeter of a square is 64 cm. The area of a rectangle is 16 cm 2 less than the area of the square. If the length of the rectangle is 20 cm, what is the perimeter of the rectangle?

A
12 cm
B
15 cm
C
18 cm
D
64 cm
Question 60
Arithmetic

A person purchased a refrigerator for ₹18,000. After two years, he spent ₹2,500 on its repair and sold it for ₹12,300. The percentage loss is:

A
42%
B
46%
C
40%
D
44%
Question 61
Arithmetic

₹13,540 is to be divided between Kamal and Sunita such that Kamal's share at the end of 5 years may be equal to Sunita's share at the end of 7 years. If the rate of interest is 8% per annum compounded annually, then Kamal's share is:

A
₹7,280
B
₹7,290
C
₹8,240
D
₹7,390
Question 62
Arithmetic

There are three numbers such that the first number is 3 times the second number and the second number is half of the third number. Their average is 60. The third number is:

A
120
B
60
C
30
D
90
Question 63
Arithmetic

A train moves at a speed of 70 km/h for 5 hours and stops at station 'A'. From station 'A' , the train moves to station 'B' at a speed of 66 km/h for 3 hours. What is the total distance covered by the train?

A
520 km
B
548 km
C
500 km
D
480 km
Question 64
Arithmetic

The average of the first five multiples of 13 is:

A
13
B
39
C
65
D
26
Question 65
Arithmetic

If P = a 3 × b 5 × c 11 , Q = a 8 × b 9  × c 5 , R = a 15  × c 23  , the what is the HCF of P, Q and R?

A
a 3 × c 5
B
a 15 × b 9  × c 23
C
a  × c
D
a 26 × b 14  × c 39
Question 66
Arithmetic

Two-third of the loss of A is equal to five-seventh of the profit of B. If the loss of A is ₹2,460, then how much (correct to 2 decimal places) percentage of the profit of B is the loss of A?

A
107.27%
B
107.14%
C
93.67%
D
93.33%
Question 67
Arithmetic

Two trains of lengths 120 m and 180 m are travelling in opposite directions at the uniform speed of 34 km/h and 32 km/h. The time taken by the two trains to pass each other is:

A
180/11 sec
B
17 sec
C
15.5 sec
D
16 sec
Question 68
Arithmetic

A pond is 50 m long, 25 m wide and 4 m deep. Find the capacity of the pond (in m 3 ).

A
4000
B
500
C
5000
D
2500
Question 69
Arithmetic

What is the greatest number which leaves the same remainder in each case, when divides 265, 580 and 825?

A
35
B
55
C
25
D
45
Question 70
Arithmetic

By selling an article for ₹340, a trader loses 20%. To gain 15%, he must sell it for:

A
₹488.75
B
₹475.50
C
₹455.75
D
₹517.50
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The police later ________ that one of the thieves had been arrested.

A
abandoned
B
confirmed
C
commenced
D
analysed
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. Lure

A
Attack
B
Amend
C
Attract
D
Arise
Question 73
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, mark 'No error' as your answer. He want / to have / some more rice.

A
He want
B
No error
C
to have
D
some more rice
Question 74
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'. I am living in this city for several years but have never experienced any discrimination.

A
had lived
B
No substitution required
C
was lived
D
have lived
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Tropical

A
Cold
B
Lush
C
Equatorial
D
Sultry
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. My classmate is __________ of my achievement.

A
jealous
B
bitter
C
zealous
D
sad
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Exclaim
B
Express
C
comunity
D
Array
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Fit to be eaten

A
Tasty
B
Delicious
C
Potable
D
Edible
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. In the long run

A
Immediately
B
Occasionally
C
Ultimately
D
Regularly
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Monkey business

A
Dealing in the supply of monkeys
B
Action that imitate other animals
C
Carrying out business related to monkeys
D
Behaviour that is not acceptable or is dishonest
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Monumental

A
Mysterious
B
Insignificant
C
Important
D
Enormous
Question 82
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'. I started early from office, lest I should not get caught in the rain.

A
lest I will not get caught
B
lest that I get caught
C
No substitution required
D
lest I should get caught
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.

A
Patriarchy
B
Matriarchy
C
Masculinity
D
Patrilineal
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Desert

A
Help
B
Support
C
Abandon
D
Stay
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A large cage, building or enclosure for keeping birds in

A
Aviary
B
Apiary
C
Asylum
D
Aquarium
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Nineteen
B
Neutrelise
C
Noun
D
Nationalise
Question 87
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. He has been talking / since two hours / and is still / not tired.

A
He has been talking
B
since two hours
C
not tired
D
and is still
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. There are various legends associated with the _______ of the state of Kerala.

A
origin
B
root
C
basis
D
source
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. Educational institutions have been notify to open from 17th November for higher semester students who are engaged in research.

A
open from
B
are engaged
C
have been notify
D
for higher semester students
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. In India, there are not enough job employability .

A
invincibility
B
productivities
C
profitability
D
opportunities
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
more
B
many
C
maximum
D
most
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
then
B
there
C
than
D
that
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
Specific
B
The
C
Few
D
Such
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
are
B
had been
C
were
D
have been
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
this
B
that
C
them
D
whom