SSC-GD 2021 Questions
3 Dec 2021 • Shift 1
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Question 1
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘DESERT’ is coded as ‘415163’ and ‘ARMY’ is coded as 2687’. How will ‘SMART’ be coded in that language?
A
58263B
58436C
58143D
28563Question 2
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. Favourite 2. Favourable 3. Favoured 4. Favouritism 5. Favourably
A
1. 3, 1, 4, 2, 5B
1, 3, 4, 5, 2C
2, 1, 3, 4, 5D
2, 5, 3, 1, 4Question 3
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 9, 13, 52, 56, 224, 228, ?
A
1331B
912C
729D
522Question 4
Logical Reasoning
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the sequence. kg_pg_kgt_gnk_tpg_kg_p_n
A
t, n, p, g, n, t, gB
t, n, p, g, g, n, tC
t, p, n, n, g, g, tD
t, p, n, g, n, g, tQuestion 5
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'FOAMING' is written as 'AOFMGNI'. How will 'BELIEVE' be written in that language?
A
LEBEIEVB
EBILVEEC
LEBIEVED
MFCJFWFQuestion 6
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
A
1. 36B
2. 48C
3. 42D
4. 50Question 7
Logical Reasoning
‘Hydrophobia’ is related to ‘Water’ in the same way as ‘Acrophobia’ is related to ‘_______’.
A
ExaminationB
DarknessC
HeightD
Open spacesQuestion 8
Logical Reasoning
If ‘A % B’ means ‘A is the father of B’, ‘A # B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’, and ‘A $ B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’, then how is K related to R in the given expression? K $ H % Y # M # R
A
FatherB
Paternal grandmotherC
Paternal auntD
MotherQuestion 9
Logical Reasoning
A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, which symbol will be on the face opposite to the face showing '&'?
A
$B
+C
@D
#Question 10
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. YKMP : QNLZ :: SURC : ?
A
DSVTB
DSTRC
KXQDD
VTSBQuestion 11
Logical Reasoning
Six friends, namely Avik, Rishi, Piyush, Sonal, Aashu, and Rohit, are standing in a row facing north. Rishi is standing to the left of Avik and to the right of Piyush. Sonal is standing to the right of Avik and to the left of Aashu. Aashu is standing to the left of Rohit. Which two friends are standing at the centre?
A
Rishi and SonalB
Rishi and AvikC
Aashu and SonalD
Avik and SonalQuestion 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. All chocolates are fruits. 2. All fruits are coconuts. Conclusions: I. Some chocolates are not coconuts. II. All chocolates are coconuts. III. Some coconuts are fruits.
A
Only conclusion I followsB
Only conclusion II followsC
None of the conclusions followD
Only conclusions II and III followQuestion 13
Logical Reasoning
Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set. (5, 27, 8)
A
(8, 60, 6)B
(4, 54, 6)C
(16, 24, 12)D
(11, 64, 15)Question 14
Logical Reasoning
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. SPMJ, WTQN, YVSP, ?
A
QNLHB
QNKHC
MJGED
URPLQuestion 15
Logical Reasoning
Six friends, K, L, M, N, O and P, are sitting around a hexagonal shaped table at equal distances between them. K is facing P. O is second to the right of N. N is sitting between K and L. M is to the immediate left of P. Who is sitting to the immediate right of O?
A
MB
NC
LD
PQuestion 16
Logical Reasoning
Mr. Gupta is 26 years older than his son Shashank. Shashank's sister Gargi is 4 years younger than Shashank. The age of Mr. Gupta is four times the age of Gargi. What is the age of Shashank?
A
12 yearsB
14 yearsC
18 yearsD
16 yearsQuestion 17
Logical Reasoning
Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 15 × 7 + 40 – 24 ÷ 8 = 124
A
7 and 24B
7 and 15C
24 and 8D
24 and 40Question 18
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'FREE' is written as 'AQRR' and 'ASTER' is written as DNXRQ'. How will 'STARS' be written in that language?
A
NXDQNB
NADRNC
RXYQRD
PXDQOQuestion 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
NGIB
PLKC
KDFD
QJLQuestion 20
Logical Reasoning
Select the option that is related to the fourth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the fifth number is related to the sixth number. 126 : 5 :: ? : 4 :: 28 : 3
A
82B
65C
17D
37Question 21
GK
With which of the following sports is Duryodhan Singh Negi associated?
A
WeightliftingB
BoxingC
FootballD
BasketballQuestion 22
GK
Who among the following wrote the book 'The Alchemist'?
A
Anthony DoerrB
Catherine BurnsC
Paulo CoelhoD
Ruskin BondQuestion 23
GK
_______ is an annual allowance for wear and tear of a capital good.
A
DepressionB
DepreciationC
AccelerationD
AppreciationQuestion 24
GK
Which finance minister of Mughal emperor Akbar introduced the system of taxation called 'Dahsala'?
A
Abdur RahimB
Bairam KhanC
Raja Todar MalD
Mirza Aziz KokaQuestion 25
GK
Which of the following taxes has been abolished under Budget of 2020-2021?
A
Wealth taxB
Securities transaction taxC
Corporate taxD
Dividend distribution taxQuestion 26
GK
With reference to famous sports personalities, who among the following is a Dutch?
A
Jacques KallisB
Johan CruyffC
Don BradmanD
PeleQuestion 27
GK
Which of the following monuments is NOT in Uttar Pradesh?
A
Tomb of JahangirB
Tomb of AkbarC
Tomb of Shaikh Salim ChistiD
Tomb of Itmad-ud-daulaQuestion 28
GK
Which of the following is the traditional dance form of the state of Sikkim?
A
MukhautaB
BhotiyaC
ChutkayD
PandavasQuestion 29
GK
The arteries divide into smaller vessels. On reaching the tissues, they divide further into extremely thin tubes called:
A
capillariesB
arteriolesC
venulesD
veinsQuestion 30
GK
Who among the following became the fastest athlete at the Khelo India Youth Games 2020?
A
Sandra BabuB
Ancy SojanC
Hima DasD
Nirmala SheoranQuestion 31
GK
Who among the following is the author of the book 'Sita - Warrior of Mithila'?
A
Vikram SethB
Chetan BhagatC
Amish TripathiD
Aravind AdigaQuestion 32
GK
In which of the following states is the National Research Centre on Rapeseed-Mustard located in India?
A
HaryanaB
GujaratC
PunjabD
RajasthanQuestion 33
GK
Who among the following discovered the remains of the Harappan Civilization at the Lothal site?
A
DR SahaniB
RS BishtC
RD BannerjiD
SR RaoQuestion 34
GK
In which year did Nepal abolish monarchy and emerge as a democratic republic?
A
2005B
2008C
2010D
2013Question 35
GK
How many states launched ’Swajal’ (A community-led approach to rural pipe drinking water supply) as a pilot scheme in February 2018?
A
TwoB
SixC
FourD
EightQuestion 36
GK
Which great traveller wrote the book 'The Great Tang Dynasty Record on the Western Regions'?
A
Fa HienB
XuanzangC
Nicolo ContiD
Al BeruniQuestion 37
GK
Which Indian state won the PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Gold Award Grand Title Winner 2020 for Marketing for Education and Training for its ‘Human by Nature Print Campaign’?
A
MeghalayaB
KeralaC
GoaD
SikkimQuestion 38
GK
The 'Statue of Unity' is located in ________.
A
PatnaB
LalitpurC
KevadiaD
BhilaiQuestion 39
GK
The Pravara, Manjira and Maner rivers are the right tributaries of the ______ river.
A
KrishnaB
KaveriC
NarmadaD
GodavariQuestion 40
GK
National Consumer Day in India is observed on:
A
05 SeptemberB
24 DecemberC
22 NovemberD
01 DecemberQuestion 41
GK
How much time does a computer built by Google take to perform a computation making it the fastest computer to reach quantum supremacy?
A
400 secondsB
300 secondsC
200 secondsD
500 secondsQuestion 42
GK
Who among the following was appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The World Health Organization (WHO) Foundation in December 2020?
A
Tedros Adhanom GhebreyesusB
Randeep GuleriaC
Melinda GatesD
Anil SoniQuestion 43
GK
Which Amendment abolished the titles and special privileges of former rulers of princely states?
A
25thB
26thC
27thD
24thQuestion 44
GK
In the year 2014, India was officially declared free of which of the following diseases?
A
RabisB
PlagueC
TetanusD
PolioQuestion 45
GK
The ancient Harappan settlements of Dholavira and Lothal are located in the present day Indian state of _______.
A
GujaratB
Madhya PradeshC
RajasthanD
HaryanaQuestion 46
Arithmetic
A student travelled a distance of 30 km in 3 hours, partly on foot at a speed of 4km/h and the remaining on a bicycle at a speed of 12km/h. The ratio of the distance travelled on foot and that travelled on the bicycle is:
A
2 ∶ 3B
3 ∶ 5C
4 ∶ 5 D
1 ∶ 9 Question 47
Arithmetic
Which of the following is INCORRECT? OPTIONS Cost price Selling price PROFIT % LOSS 1 80 96 20% --------- 2 8000 7000 ---------- 25/2% 3 7812 6786 ---------- 13% 4 1400 1526 9% ---------
A
4B
3C
1D
2Question 48
Arithmetic
Simplify the following expression. \(\frac{5}{7}of\frac{2}{5} + \frac{3}{7} - \frac{1}{{14}} \times 2 \div 1\)
A
1B
\(\frac{9}{7}\,\)C
\(\frac{6}{7}\)D
\(\frac{4}{7}\)Question 49
Arithmetic
If \(\frac{1}{a}:\frac{1}{7} = \frac{1}{{3.43}}:\frac{1}{a}\) , then what is the value of a?
A
6.5B
5.6C
4.9D
7.7Question 50
Arithmetic
A single discount equivalent to a series of successive discounts, 20%, 10% and 15%, is:
A
38.8%B
37.5%C
40%D
45%Question 51
Arithmetic
A dealer sells an article by allowing a 13% discount on its marked price and gains 20%. If the cost price of the article is increased by 10%, what discount percentage should he allow now on the same marked price, so as to earn the same percentage of profit as before?
A
3.7%B
2.5%C
5.3%D
4.3%Question 52
Arithmetic
Sumer bought 6 chairs at the rate of Rs. 800 per chair and a table for Rs. 1,200. He sold all the chairs and the table for Rs. 7,200. What is his gain percentage?
A
20B
25C
16.6D
22Question 53
Arithmetic
Two pipes can fill a cistern in 12 and 15 hours, respectively, while a third pipe can empty it in 24 hours. If all the pipes are opened simultaneously, in how much time (in hours and to the nearest minute), will the cistern be filled?
A
9 hours 13 minutesB
9 hours 12 minutes C
9 hours 10 minutes D
9 hours 14 minutes Question 54
Arithmetic
A rectangular park 14 m long, 8 m wide is surrounded by a path 1 m wide. What is the area of the path?
A
20 m 2B
30 m 2C
13 m 2D
48 m 2Question 55
Arithmetic
Sazia's income is 20% less than that of Rehana. Rehana's income is more than that of Sazia by:
A
80%B
25%C
75%D
20%Question 56
Arithmetic
Which is the smallest number which when divided by 8, 9 and 10 leaves remainder 1 in each case?
A
360B
361C
359D
181Question 57
Arithmetic
Four friends A, B, C and D made investments in a business in the ratio 3 ∶ 7 ∶ 9 ∶ 13, respectively. If the share of the profit of C is Rs. 8,910, then what is the total share of the profits of A and B?
A
Rs. 9,900B
Rs. 11,880C
Rs. 2,970D
Rs. 6,930Question 58
Arithmetic
A certain number of sweets can be equally distributed among 10, 20 and 25 children. But if there are 27 children and they are given equal number of sweets, 3 sweets are left. What is the minimum number of such sweets?
A
200B
400C
300D
100Question 59
Arithmetic
The average marks obtained by 30 students in a Mathematics test, out of 100, is 76. Inadvertently, the marks of one student were written as 56 instead 65 and the marks of another student were written as 84 instead of 48. The correct average is:
A
70%B
65%C
75.1%D
80%Question 60
Arithmetic
Amit sells an almirah to Bimal and makes a profit of 10%. Bimal sells the same almirah to Chetan and makes a profit of 10%. If Chetan bought the almirah for Rs. 14,520, what is the cost price of the almirah for Amit?
A
Rs. 13,000B
Rs. 13,200C
Rs. 12,100D
Rs. 12,000Question 61
Arithmetic
What is the average of the prime numbers lying between 25 and 45?
A
\(36\frac{1}{5}\)B
\(33\frac{8}{9}\)C
\(34\frac{1}{{11}}\)D
36Question 62
Arithmetic
Three years ago, the value of a flat was Rs. 65,00,000. Its value depreciated at the rate of 5%, 4% and 3% at the end of the first, the second and the third year, respectively. What is its present value?
A
Rs. 59,31,744B
Rs. 55,72,320C
Rs. 57,50,160D
Rs. 53,98,185 Question 63
Arithmetic
The value of \(\left( {2\frac{6}{7}of4\frac{1}{5} \div \frac{2}{3}} \right) \times 5\frac{1}{9} \div \left( {\frac{3}{4} \times 2\frac{2}{3}of\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{1}{4}} \right)\) is:
A
21B
25C
5D
23Question 64
Arithmetic
One round of a circular park having radius 21 m is the same as that of a square park. What is the length of the side of the square park? \(\left( {Use\,\pi = \frac{{22}}{7}} \right)\)
A
16.5 mB
21 mC
44 mD
33 mQuestion 65
Arithmetic
Walking at \(\frac{3}{4}\) of this usual speed, a man covers a certain distance in 1 hour and 40 minutes more than the time he takes to cover the distance at his usual speed. The time taken (in hours) by him to cover the same distance at his usual speed is:
A
3B
5C
4D
\(\frac{4}{7}\)Question 66
Arithmetic
A and B working together can complete a work in 30 days. A alone can complete the same work in 50 days. In how many days can B alone do the same work?
A
20B
60C
75D
10Question 67
Arithmetic
Saurabh spends 20% of his monthly income on the education of his children. He spends 30% of the remaining on coveyance and clothes. Further, he spends 50% of the amount still with him on rent and maintenance of the house. After all the expenditure, he sends 50% of the amount still with him to his parents. He saves the remaining Rs. 11,200. What is his monthly income?
A
Rs. 86,000B
Rs. 11,200C
Rs. 1,00,000D
Rs. 80,000Question 68
Arithmetic
What will be the difference in the simple interest and compound interest compounded annually on a sum of Rs. 6,000 in 2 years at the interest rate of 5% per annum?
A
Rs. 35B
Rs. 15C
Rs. 10D
Rs. 30Question 69
Arithmetic
The compound interest on a sum of Rs. 10,000 for 3 years at the rate of 8% for the 1st year, 10% for the 2nd year, and 12% for the 3rd year will be:
A
Rs. 3,330.6B
Rs. 3,305.6C
Rs. 3,350.6D
Rs. 3,345.6Question 70
Arithmetic
A purse contains some coins in denominations of 1 rupee, 2 rupees and 5 rupees in the ratio 8 ∶ 5 ∶ 3. If the total worth of these coins is Rs. 132, then how many 5-rupee coins are there in the purse?
A
64B
20C
12D
32Question 71
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Dead body of an animal
A
CarcassB
CadenceC
CadaverD
CorpseQuestion 72
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’. Poetry can be the voice of our feelings if our minds are speechless with grief or joy.
A
No substitution requiredB
even when our mindsC
even our mindsD
also our mindsQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Alive and kicking
A
Healthy and doing wellB
Strict and non-flexibleC
Stout and chubbyD
Money earned in return for little workQuestion 74
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. She asked her teacher / that if she could / explain that / problem again.
A
that if she couldB
problem againC
She asked her teacherD
explain thatQuestion 75
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The doctor’s clinic is ______ to my house.
A
far wayB
akinC
adjacentD
adjunctQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The branch of science which deals with celestial bodies like stars, planets and natural objects in space
A
MythologyB
AstronomyC
MeteorologyD
AstrologyQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Dissuade
A
DiscourageB
CounselC
PersuadeD
PreventQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Trust is the most important element of a ______ relationship.
A
kindB
soundC
fitD
humbleQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. From far and wide
A
From all directionsB
From a nearby placeC
From a far off placeD
From somewhereQuestion 80
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I thought the actress / to be she, / but I / was not sure.
A
to be sheB
I thought the actressC
was not sureD
but IQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Absolutely
A
GenerallyB
DefinitelyC
DoubtfullyD
QuestionablyQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An imaginary ideal society free of poverty and suffering
A
HeavenB
EdenC
ParadiseD
UtopiaQuestion 83
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’. She made the children to clean their room properly.
A
cleaningB
cleanC
cleanedD
No substitution requiredQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Abundant
A
InsufficientB
DeviousC
TimorousD
SpaciousQuestion 85
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word
A
AppliancesB
PhenomenonC
AssosiatedD
CircuitQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Turbulent
A
OrderedB
PeacefulC
Non-violentD
ViolentQuestion 87
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He ______ a clever plan to safeguard his secret.
A
createdB
devisedC
plannedD
imaginedQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
FloreB
FlockC
FlameD
FloodQuestion 89
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. Radium is one of / the most valuable metal / in the world.
A
in the worldB
Radium is one ofC
No errorD
the most valuable metalQuestion 90
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’. She has one younger sister, does she ?
A
hasn’t sheB
haven’t sheC
No substitution requiredD
has sheQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A
worthyB
frothyC
lengthyD
filthyQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A
clobberedB
chiselledC
cultivatedD
channelledQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A
exhilarationsB
felicitationsC
conditionsD
obstructionsQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A
butB
thanC
thenD
onlyQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A
classicB
dramaticC
drasticD
arctic