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
319
B
391
C
491
D
419
Question 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
100
B
91
C
8
D
98
Question 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
76
B
71
C
67
D
63
Question 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
54
B
12
C
48
D
60
Question 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 designer
B
Between the Producer and the Scriptwriter
C
Between the Set designer and the Choreographer
D
Between the Producer and the Choreographer
Question 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, 3
B
1, 4, 2, 3, 5
C
1, 4, 2, 5, 3
D
4, 1, 2, 3, 5
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

‘Belgium’ is related to ‘Euro’ in the same way as ‘Slovakia’ is related to ‘________’.

A
Euro
B
Riel
C
Ruble
D
Dollar
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

A
51
B
45
C
49
D
53
Question 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 B
B
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 follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Either conclusion I or II follows
D
Both conclusions I and II follow
Question 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
PNLLI
B
INNIP
C
IPPIP
D
INLII
Question 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
3
B
5
C
4
D
6
Question 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
EWIX
B
EVIY
C
GVIX
D
FUJY
Question 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
GCPNM
B
GBQML
C
HCRNM 
D
HBQNL
Question 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
WUKO
B
APKO
C
ATGO 
D
WTGS
Question 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
Mother
B
Sister
C
Aunt
D
Grandmother
Question 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
81
B
169
C
109
D
121
Question 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
131759185
B
1317219185
C
131753185
D
131753182
Question 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
FDGB
C
XVYS
D
TRUP
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘ANGUISH’ is written as ‘BOIWLVL’. How will ‘DICTATOR’ be written in that language?  

A
EJFVDVSV
B
EJEVDWSW
C
EJFUDWSV
D
EJEVDWSV
Question 21
GK

In the Union Budget 2020-21, which of the following schemes was launched to reduce tax litigation?

A
Vivad Se Vardan
B
Vivad Pe Vishwas
C
Vivad Se Vishwas
D
Vishwas Pe Vishwas
Question 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 Manohar
D
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 Vaghela
B
Deepak Raj Gupta
C
Dave Sharma 
D
Lisa Singh
Question 24
GK

The cotton textiles 'Calico' originated from the present-day state of _______.

A
Goa
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Karnataka
D
Kerala 
Question 25
GK

Who wrote the book ‘India: An Introduction’?

A
Lal Krishna Advani 
B
Khushwant Singh
C
Jairam Ramesh
D
APJ Abdul Kalam
Question 26
GK

Dominic Thiem is a professional tennis player from ______.

A
Austria
B
Russia
C
Spain
D
Germany
Question 27
GK

Herpes in humans is a:  

A
parasitic disease 
B
fungal disease 
C
viral disease
D
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 Duties
C
Directive Principles
D
Relations between the Union and the States
Question 29
GK

A mature tropical cyclone is characterised by the strong spirally circulating wind around the centre, called the _________.

A
head
B
heart
C
nose
D
eye
Question 30
GK

Which form of music is the legendary 'Lalon Fakir' associated with?

A
Thumri
B
Qawwali
C
Sufi
D
Baul
Question 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 Mistry
C
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 Irani
B
JP Nadda 
C
Narendra Modi 
D
Amit Shah
Question 34
GK

______ is a method of soil conservation.

A
Terrace farming
B
Nomadic farming 
C
Shelter farming
D
hydroponic farming
Question 35
GK

The Natya Shastra describes stringed instruments as ‘_______ Vadya’.

A
Avanaddha
B
Sushir
C
Ghan
D
Tat
Question 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
fourth
B
fifth
C
ninth
D
seventh
Question 37
GK

Which among the following is observed as the Constitution Day of India?

A
26 November
B
28 November
C
27 November
D
29 November
Question 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 player
B
Against the player who uses their stick to hit an opponent's stick
C
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 ball
Question 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
polio
B
asthma
C
diabetes
D
cataract
Question 40
GK

Who according to the tribals of Chota Nagpur were referred to as the 'Dikus'?

A
Slaves
B
Predators
C
Outsiders
D
Warriors
Question 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 December
B
9 October
C
9 November
D
9 September
Question 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 payable
B
account receivable
C
debt financing
D
bankruptcy
Question 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 Pradesh
B
Assam
C
Sikkim
D
Manipur
Question 45
GK

Who among the following foreign travellers was an Italian merchant who visited the Vijayanagara Kingdom?

A
Niccola de Conti
B
Fernao Nuniz
C
Duarte Barbosa
D
Marco Ricci
Question 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
60
B
72
C
70
D
40
Question 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
4
B
12
C
16
D
8
Question 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
23,859
B
23,895
C
23,958
D
23,598
Question 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 : 9
B
4 : 9
C
4 : 5
D
8 : 15
Question 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 π
B
150 π
C
120 π
D
75 π
Question 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
₹12.75
B
₹11.50
C
₹12
D
₹13
Question 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
12
B
18
C
24
D
15
Question 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
2,014
B
1,378
C
1,696
D
2,544
Question 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 days
B
12 days
C
10 days
D
8 days
Question 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
200
B
400
C
450
D
300
Question 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
1400
B
750
C
450
D
650
Question 60
Arithmetic

If 15% of a number exceeds 9% of the same number by 33, what is that number?

A
500
B
590
C
570
D
550
Question 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
30
B
25
C
28
D
20
Question 62
Arithmetic

Find the largest number which can exactly divide 228, 282 and 288.

A
4
B
3
C
8
D
6
Question 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 more
B
C gained ₹ 10 more
C
A gained ₹ 10 more
D
C gained ₹ 300 more
Question 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
-1
B
0
C
2
D
1
Question 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
₹3,920
B
₹3,120
C
₹3,360
D
₹2,800
Question 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
9
B
12
C
10
D
15
Question 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 km
B
895 km
C
1,480 km
D
800 km
Question 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
₹4,000
B
₹4,200
C
₹3,500
D
₹3,750
Question 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
9
B
7
C
16
D
11
Question 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
116
B
108
C
112
D
110
Question 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
tougher
B
The Hindi question paper
C
for 7 th grade students
D
was extremely
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To lag behind

A
To fail to maintain the pace or progress
B
To chase someone for long
C
To follow someone as a spy
D
To imitate someone closely
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Successfull
B
Strategy
C
Definition
D
Continuously
Question 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
Island
B
Coast
C
Archipelago
D
Peninsula
Question 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
Balanced
B
Pleasant
C
Homogeneous
D
Harmonious
Question 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 required
B
was arrived
C
Arrives
D
Arrived
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Aluminiem
B
Manufacturing
C
Excretory
D
Resistivity
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Customs and traditions play a ______ role in all the societies.

A
significant
B
inspiring
C
sufficient
D
refreshing
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Contextual

A
Circumstantial
B
Unrelated
C
Dependent
D
Provisional
Question 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
renovation
B
redecoration
C
restoration
D
reconstruction
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Fare

A
Fresh
B
Beautiful
C
Progress
D
Bright
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Rapid

A
Lumbering
B
Straight
C
Quick
D
Successive
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

A
However
B
While
C
Though
D
In spite
Question 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 wait
B
neither wait
C
No improvement required
D
either waiting
Question 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 out
B
without permission
C
by a stick
D
Mother beat Jenny
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’. Your decision to stay home this weekend is more better than mine to go out for dinner.

A
No substitution required
B
much better than mine
C
most better than mine
D
much better than my
Question 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 address
B
Jack asked his
C
friends to send the parcel
D
on his
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

A
are spending
B
spend
C
spent
D
have spent
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

A
her
B
his
C
its
D
their
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

A
meaning
B
mean
C
meant
D
means
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Rash

A
Defiant
B
Wayward
C
Unruly
D
Careful
Question 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
Notorious
B
Burglar
C
Thief
D
Idiot
Question 93
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. My brother wants to ______ a career in medicine.

A
chase
B
pursue
C
aspire
D
aim
Question 94
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Lap up

A
Eat something slowly
B
Go around a circle
C
Move up very fast
D
Accept eagerly
Question 95
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

A
masses
B
many
C
most
D
maximum