SSC-GD 2021 Questions
29 Nov 2021 • Shift 3
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Question 1
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 4, 22, 47, 83, 132, 198, 283, ?
A
319B
391C
491D
419Question 2
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 : 73 :: 9 : ?
A
100B
91C
8D
98Question 3
Logical Reasoning
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 23 63 34 31 ? 28 27 63 18
A
76B
71C
67D
63Question 4
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 12, 3, 24, 6, 36, 9, ?
A
54B
12C
48D
60Question 5
Logical Reasoning
Five members, the Director, Producer, Script writer, Choreographer and Set designer, of a film production team are sitting in a row facing towards the north. The Director is sitting next to the Producer. The Script writer is sitting next to the Choreographer. The Choreographer is not sitting with the Set designer, who is at the left end of the row. The Script writer is at the second position from the right. The Director is to the right of the Producer and Set designer. The Director and Script writer are sitting together. In which of the following positions is the Director sitting?
A
Between the Scriptwriter and the Set designerB
Between the Producer and the ScriptwriterC
Between the Set designer and the ChoreographerD
Between the Producer and the ChoreographerQuestion 6
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. Thought 2. Throating 3. Throttlehold 4. Thorough 5. Thrombocyte
A
4, 1, 2, 5, 3B
1, 4, 2, 3, 5C
1, 4, 2, 5, 3D
4, 1, 2, 3, 5Question 7
Logical Reasoning
‘Belgium’ is related to ‘Euro’ in the same way as ‘Slovakia’ is related to ‘________’.
A
EuroB
RielC
RubleD
DollarQuestion 8
Logical Reasoning
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
A
51B
45C
49D
53Question 9
Logical Reasoning
In a festival sale, seven cars of different companies - A, B, C, D, E, F and G - are standing facing west. A is second to the left of B. B is third to the left of C. D is between F and B. C, which is fourth to the right of G, is at one end. Which of the following is the correct position of E?
A
Third to the left of BB
Fourth to the left of A C
Second to right of C D
Fifth to the right of G 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 woods are bottles. All bottles are curtains. Conclusions: I. All curtains are bottles. II. Some bottles are woods.
A
Only conclusion I followsB
Only conclusion II followsC
Either conclusion I or II followsD
Both conclusions I and II followQuestion 11
Logical Reasoning
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the sequence. _ P _ L I P _ L _ _ N L
A
PNLLIB
INNIPC
IPPIPD
INLIIQuestion 12
Logical Reasoning
Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one having '1'.
A
3B
5C
4D
6Question 13
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'WORD' is written as 'DLIW' and 'NOUN' is written as 'MLFM'. How will 'VERB' be written in that language?
A
EWIXB
EVIYC
GVIXD
FUJYQuestion 14
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. FGYJK : KJYGF :: LMQBG : ?
A
GCPNMB
GBQMLC
HCRNM D
HBQNLQuestion 15
Logical Reasoning
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. SLOW, UNMU, WPKS, YRIQ, ?
A
WUKOB
APKOC
ATGO D
WTGSQuestion 16
Logical Reasoning
Pointing to a photograph, a woman said to a man, “She is the wife of the only son of your brother's grandfather.” How is the woman in the photograph related to the man?
A
MotherB
SisterC
AuntD
GrandmotherQuestion 17
Logical Reasoning
If '+' means 'subtraction', '÷' means 'addition', '<' means 'multiplication' and '>' means 'division', then find the value of ‘79 ÷ 11 < 18 > (6 > 3) + 9’.
A
81B
169C
109D
121Question 18
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘CONVERT’ is coded as ‘34142221820’, and ‘FORTUNE’ is coded as ‘6418205142’. How will ‘ACQUIRE’ be coded in that language?
A
131759185B
1317219185C
131753185D
131753182Question 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
QORM B
FDGBC
XVYSD
TRUPQuestion 20
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘ANGUISH’ is written as ‘BOIWLVL’. How will ‘DICTATOR’ be written in that language?
A
EJFVDVSVB
EJEVDWSWC
EJFUDWSVD
EJEVDWSVQuestion 21
GK
In the Union Budget 2020-21, which of the following schemes was launched to reduce tax litigation?
A
Vivad Se VardanB
Vivad Pe VishwasC
Vivad Se VishwasD
Vishwas Pe VishwasQuestion 22
GK
Who among the following was appointed as the new independent Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in November 2020?
A
N Srinivasan B
Greg Barclay C
Shashank ManoharD
Imran Khwaja Question 23
GK
In September 2020, the Government of Australia appointed former cricketer Matthew Hayden and Indian origin politician ______ as trade envoys for advancing business ties with India.
A
Kaushaliya VaghelaB
Deepak Raj GuptaC
Dave Sharma D
Lisa SinghQuestion 24
GK
The cotton textiles 'Calico' originated from the present-day state of _______.
A
GoaB
Tamil NaduC
KarnatakaD
Kerala Question 25
GK
Who wrote the book ‘India: An Introduction’?
A
Lal Krishna Advani B
Khushwant SinghC
Jairam RameshD
APJ Abdul KalamQuestion 26
GK
Dominic Thiem is a professional tennis player from ______.
A
AustriaB
RussiaC
SpainD
GermanyQuestion 27
GK
Herpes in humans is a:
A
parasitic disease B
fungal disease C
viral diseaseD
bacterial disease Question 28
GK
The Constitution of India lays down rules that guard against the misuse of power by our political leaders. Many of these laws are contained in the section on ______.
A
Fundamental Rights B
Fundamental DutiesC
Directive PrinciplesD
Relations between the Union and the StatesQuestion 29
GK
A mature tropical cyclone is characterised by the strong spirally circulating wind around the centre, called the _________.
A
headB
heartC
noseD
eyeQuestion 30
GK
Which form of music is the legendary 'Lalon Fakir' associated with?
A
ThumriB
QawwaliC
SufiD
BaulQuestion 31
GK
Why is Bodh Gaya an important Buddhist pilgrimage centre?
A
Gautam Buddha preached his first sermon here after attaining enlightenment.B
Gautam Buddha attained parinirvana here. C
Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment here. D
Gautam Buddha was born here. Question 32
GK
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘A Fine Balance’?
A
Shashi Tharoor B
Rohinton MistryC
Jhumpa Lahiri D
Arundhati Roy Question 33
GK
The Sardar Patel Zoological Park in Gujarat was inaugurated on the 30 th October 2020 by __________.
A
Smriti IraniB
JP Nadda C
Narendra Modi D
Amit ShahQuestion 34
GK
______ is a method of soil conservation.
A
Terrace farmingB
Nomadic farming C
Shelter farmingD
hydroponic farmingQuestion 35
GK
The Natya Shastra describes stringed instruments as ‘_______ Vadya’.
A
AvanaddhaB
SushirC
GhanD
TatQuestion 36
GK
As stated by the Minister of State for Finance, Shri. Pankaj Chaudhary, in Lok Sabha on 19 July 2021, India is the ______ largest holder of foreign exchange reserves in the world.
A
fourthB
fifthC
ninthD
seventhQuestion 37
GK
Which among the following is observed as the Constitution Day of India?
A
26 NovemberB
28 NovemberC
27 NovemberD
29 NovemberQuestion 38
GK
Which of the following is NOT considered as a type of foul in the game of hockey?
A
Against the player who raises the stick dangerously near another playerB
Against the player who uses their stick to hit an opponent's stickC
Against the player who hits the ball using the flat side of the stick D
Against the player who uses their body or stick to prevent opponent from reaching the ballQuestion 39
GK
In 2020, scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) developed a simple and economical treatment for _______ using the drug Aspirin.
A
polioB
asthmaC
diabetesD
cataractQuestion 40
GK
Who according to the tribals of Chota Nagpur were referred to as the 'Dikus'?
A
SlavesB
PredatorsC
OutsidersD
WarriorsQuestion 41
GK
The International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this crime is observed annually on:
A
9 DecemberB
9 OctoberC
9 NovemberD
9 SeptemberQuestion 42
GK
When an organisation is unable to honour its financial obligations or make payment to its creditors, it files for _________ in the court.
A
account payableB
account receivableC
debt financingD
bankruptcyQuestion 43
GK
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A
Iodine is a lustrous non-metal.B
Carbon is a non-metal.C
Lithium has a high density.D
Sodium can catch fire if left in the open.Question 44
GK
Gorichen is the highest peak in ______.
A
Arunachal PradeshB
AssamC
SikkimD
ManipurQuestion 45
GK
Who among the following foreign travellers was an Italian merchant who visited the Vijayanagara Kingdom?
A
Niccola de ContiB
Fernao NunizC
Duarte BarbosaD
Marco RicciQuestion 46
Arithmetic
If 4 men and 5 women can finish a work in 30 days and 6 men and 7 women can finish the same work in 24 days, how many days will it take for one woman alone to finish the two-third of the same work?
A
60B
72C
70D
40Question 47
Arithmetic
The average of four numbers is 10. If the first number is two-third of the second number, the second number is three fourth of the third number and the third number is four times the fourth number, then what is the third number?
A
4B
12C
16D
8Question 48
Arithmetic
What is the amount (in ₹ ) obtained by investing a sum of ₹ 18,000 at 13 \({ {1} \over 3}\) % p.a. for 2 \({ {1} \over 4}\) years, if the interest is compounded 9-monthly?
A
23,859B
23,895C
23,958D
23,598Question 49
Arithmetic
The ratio of income of A and B is x : y. If the income of A is increased by 20% and that of B is decreased by 25%, then the ratio will become 64 : 45. Find the value of x : y.
A
8 : 9B
4 : 9C
4 : 5D
8 : 15Question 50
Arithmetic
By selling four articles for ₹ 1,680, a person gains the cost price of four articles. The profit percentage is:
A
120%B
100%C
90%D
75%Question 51
Arithmetic
Nine solid metallic spheres of radius 2.5 cm each are melted and recast into a solid cylinder of height 7.5 cm. The curved surface area (in cm 2 ) of the cylinder is:
A
125 πB
150 πC
120 πD
75 πQuestion 52
Arithmetic
Gita bought 80 oranges at the rate of ₹ 9.50 per orange. She sold 25% of these at ₹ 12 each and one-third of the remaining at ₹ 10 each. At what price per orange should she sell the remaining oranges to get an overall profit of 25%?
A
₹12.75B
₹11.50C
₹12D
₹13Question 53
Arithmetic
The sum of the ages of A, B and C is 66 years. The ratio of the age of A to the combined ages of B and C is 5 : 6. The ratio of the age of B to the combined ages of A and C is 4 : 7. What is the age (in years) of C?
A
12B
18C
24D
15Question 54
Arithmetic
What will be an equivalent discount of two successive discounts of 40% and 30% for an article?
A
38%B
42%C
35%D
58%Question 55
Arithmetic
A certain sum of money is divided into three parts in the proportion of 11 : 8 : 5. If the third part is ₹ 530. what is the sum (in ₹ ) of the other two parts?
A
2,014B
1,378C
1,696D
2,544Question 56
Arithmetic
Simplify \({2{{3} \over 4}\over1{{5} \over 6}}\div {{7} \over 8}\times ({{1} \over 3}+{{1} \over 4})+{{5} \over 7}\div{{3} \over 4} of{{3} \over 7}-{{5} \over 4}of{{3} \over 5}\) .
A
\(5{{1} \over 36}\)B
\(4{{11} \over 36}\)C
\(2{{17} \over 36}\)D
\(3{{5} \over 36}\)Question 57
Arithmetic
A and B can complete a piece of work in 12 days and 20 days, respectively. They work together for 6 days. The remaining work is completed by C in 12 days. In how many days will B and C together complete \({ {2} \over 3}\) of the same work
A
15 daysB
12 daysC
10 daysD
8 daysQuestion 58
Arithmetic
In a college, 80% of students are less than 20 years of age. The number of students more than 20 years of age is \({ {2} \over 3}\) of the number of students 20 years of age which is 48. What is the total number of students in the college?
A
200B
400C
450D
300Question 59
Arithmetic
A path of uniform width of 5 m runs around the outside of a rectangular field 30 m long and 25 m in breadth. What is the area (in m 2 ) of the path?
A
1400B
750C
450D
650Question 60
Arithmetic
If 15% of a number exceeds 9% of the same number by 33, what is that number?
A
500B
590C
570D
550Question 61
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper marked an item at ₹ 4,000. He earns a profit of 20% after selling it with a 10% discount on the marked price. If he sells it at a price of ₹ 100 less than the marked price, then what is his profit percentage?
A
30B
25C
28D
20Question 62
Arithmetic
Find the largest number which can exactly divide 228, 282 and 288.
A
4B
3C
8D
6Question 63
Arithmetic
A lent ₹ 10,000 to B for 3 years on compound interest at 10% per annum compounded annually. C lent the same amount for the same period to D at 11% simple interest. Who gained more at the end of 3 years and how much?
A
A gained ₹ 376 moreB
C gained ₹ 10 moreC
A gained ₹ 10 moreD
C gained ₹ 300 moreQuestion 64
Arithmetic
The value of 3 × 2 ÷ 3 of 2 × 3 ÷ (5 + 5 × 5 ÷ 5 of 5 - 5 ÷ 10 of \({ {1} \over 5}\) ) + 2 ÷ 7 of 2 is:
A
-1B
0C
2D
1Question 65
Arithmetic
A certain sum amounts to ₹ 14,160 in 3 years at 6% per annum, at simple interest. What will be the simple interest on the same sum in \(4\frac{2}{3}\) years at the same rate of interest?
A
₹3,920B
₹3,120C
₹3,360D
₹2,800Question 66
Arithmetic
A car covers a distance of 150 km at a uniform speed. The time taken for the journey is two-third of the speed in km/h, in terms of numerical values. The time (in hours) taken to cover the distance of 150 km is:
A
9B
12C
10D
15Question 67
Arithmetic
The speed of a train was increasing by 3 km/h after every one hour for up to 10 hours and then, it was increasing by 5 km/h. If the distance traveled in the first one hour was 40 km. what was the total distance covered by the train in 20 hours?
A
535 kmB
895 kmC
1,480 kmD
800 kmQuestion 68
Arithmetic
A person wanted to sell his watch initially at 10% discount to his sister who wants to buy that watch. Later, the person sells it at 12% discount having ₹ 80 less in his profit. Find the marked price of the watch.
A
₹4,000B
₹4,200C
₹3,500D
₹3,750Question 69
Arithmetic
k is the smallest number of 5-digits, which when divided by 18, 24, 30, 40 and 42, leaves a remainder 7 in each case. The sum of the digits of k is:
A
9B
7C
16D
11Question 70
Arithmetic
The average of six consecutive even numbers, taken in increasing order, is 107. What is the average of the last three numbers?
A
116B
108C
112D
110Question 71
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. The Hindi question paper was extremely tougher for 7 th grade students.
A
tougherB
The Hindi question paperC
for 7 th grade studentsD
was extremelyQuestion 72
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To lag behind
A
To fail to maintain the pace or progressB
To chase someone for longC
To follow someone as a spyD
To imitate someone closelyQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
SuccessfullB
StrategyC
DefinitionD
ContinuouslyQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Land beside a sea
A
IslandB
CoastC
ArchipelagoD
PeninsulaQuestion 75
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Things which are of the same kind and of the same dimensions
A
BalancedB
PleasantC
HomogeneousD
HarmoniousQuestion 76
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’. We will be in touch with them when the time is arrived.
A
No substitution requiredB
was arrivedC
ArrivesD
ArrivedQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
AluminiemB
ManufacturingC
ExcretoryD
ResistivityQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Customs and traditions play a ______ role in all the societies.
A
significantB
inspiringC
sufficientD
refreshingQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Contextual
A
CircumstantialB
UnrelatedC
DependentD
ProvisionalQuestion 80
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The paintings on the church altar seem to be in need of ______.
A
renovationB
redecorationC
restorationD
reconstructionQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Fare
A
FreshB
BeautifulC
ProgressD
BrightQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Rapid
A
LumberingB
StraightC
QuickD
SuccessiveQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A
HoweverB
WhileC
ThoughD
In spiteQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. You may either wait at the reception or come back later.
A
even waitB
neither waitC
No improvement requiredD
either waitingQuestion 85
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Mother beat Jenny / by a stick / for going out / without permission.
A
for going outB
without permissionC
by a stickD
Mother beat JennyQuestion 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’. Your decision to stay home this weekend is more better than mine to go out for dinner.
A
No substitution requiredB
much better than mineC
most better than mineD
much better than myQuestion 87
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Jack asked his / friends to send the parcel / on his / new address.
A
new addressB
Jack asked hisC
friends to send the parcelD
on hisQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A
are spendingB
spendC
spentD
have spentQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A
herB
hisC
itsD
theirQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A
meaningB
meanC
meantD
meansQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Rash
A
DefiantB
WaywardC
UnrulyD
CarefulQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Well-known for bad qualities or deeds
A
NotoriousB
BurglarC
ThiefD
IdiotQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. My brother wants to ______ a career in medicine.
A
chaseB
pursueC
aspireD
aimQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Lap up
A
Eat something slowlyB
Go around a circleC
Move up very fastD
Accept eagerlyQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A
massesB
manyC
mostD
maximum