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
58263
B
58436
C
58143
D
28563
Question 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, 5
B
1, 3, 4, 5, 2
C
2, 1, 3, 4, 5
D
2, 5, 3, 1, 4
Question 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
1331
B
912
C
729
D
522
Question 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, g
B
t, n, p, g, g, n, t
C
t, p, n, n, g, g, t
D
t, p, n, g, n, g, t
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'FOAMING' is written as 'AOFMGNI'. How will 'BELIEVE' be written in that language?

A
LEBEIEV
B
EBILVEE
C
LEBIEVE
D
MFCJFWF
Question 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. 36
B
2. 48
C
3. 42
D
4. 50
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

‘Hydrophobia’ is related to ‘Water’ in the same way as ‘Acrophobia’ is related to ‘_______’.

A
Examination
B
Darkness
C
Height
D
Open spaces
Question 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
Father
B
Paternal grandmother
C
Paternal aunt
D
Mother
Question 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
DSVT
B
DSTR
C
KXQD
D
VTSB
Question 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 Sonal
B
Rishi and Avik
C
Aashu and Sonal
D
Avik and Sonal
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. 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 follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
None of the conclusions follow
D
Only conclusions II and III follow
Question 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
QNLH
B
QNKH
C
MJGE
D
URPL
Question 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
M
B
N
C
L
D
P
Question 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 years
B
14 years
C
18 years
D
16 years
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 15 × 7 + 40 – 24 ÷ 8 = 124

A
7 and 24
B
7 and 15
C
24 and 8
D
24 and 40
Question 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
NXDQN
B
NADRN
C
RXYQR
D
PXDQO
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
NGI
B
PLK
C
KDF
D
QJL
Question 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
82
B
65
C
17
D
37
Question 21
GK

With which of the following sports is Duryodhan Singh Negi associated?

A
Weightlifting
B
Boxing
C
Football
D
Basketball
Question 22
GK

Who among the following wrote the book 'The Alchemist'?

A
Anthony Doerr
B
Catherine Burns
C
Paulo Coelho
D
Ruskin Bond
Question 23
GK

_______ is an annual allowance for wear and tear of a capital good.

A
Depression
B
Depreciation
C
Acceleration
D
Appreciation
Question 24
GK

Which finance minister of Mughal emperor Akbar introduced the system of taxation called 'Dahsala'?

A
Abdur Rahim
B
Bairam Khan
C
Raja Todar Mal
D
Mirza Aziz Koka
Question 25
GK

Which of the following taxes has been abolished under Budget of 2020-2021?

A
Wealth tax
B
Securities transaction tax
C
Corporate tax
D
Dividend distribution tax
Question 26
GK

With reference to famous sports personalities, who among the following is a Dutch?

A
Jacques Kallis
B
Johan Cruyff
C
Don Bradman
D
Pele
Question 27
GK

Which of the following monuments is NOT in Uttar Pradesh?

A
Tomb of Jahangir
B
Tomb of Akbar
C
Tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti
D
Tomb of Itmad-ud-daula
Question 28
GK

Which of the following is the traditional dance form of the state of Sikkim?

A
Mukhauta
B
Bhotiya
C
Chutkay
D
Pandavas
Question 29
GK

The arteries divide into smaller vessels. On reaching the tissues, they divide further into extremely thin tubes called:

A
capillaries
B
arterioles
C
venules
D
veins
Question 30
GK

Who among the following became the fastest athlete at the Khelo India Youth Games 2020?

A
Sandra Babu
B
Ancy Sojan
C
Hima Das
D
Nirmala Sheoran
Question 31
GK

Who among the following is the author of the book 'Sita - Warrior of Mithila'?

A
Vikram Seth
B
Chetan Bhagat
C
Amish Tripathi
D
Aravind Adiga
Question 32
GK

In which of the following states is the National Research Centre on Rapeseed-Mustard located in India?

A
Haryana
B
Gujarat
C
Punjab
D
Rajasthan
Question 33
GK

Who among the following discovered the remains of the Harappan Civilization at the Lothal site?

A
DR Sahani
B
RS Bisht
C
RD Bannerji
D
SR Rao
Question 34
GK

In which year did Nepal abolish monarchy and emerge as a democratic republic?

A
2005
B
2008
C
2010
D
2013
Question 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
Two
B
Six
C
Four
D
Eight
Question 36
GK

Which great traveller wrote the book 'The Great Tang Dynasty Record on the Western Regions'?

A
Fa Hien
B
Xuanzang
C
Nicolo Conti
D
Al Beruni
Question 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
Meghalaya
B
Kerala
C
Goa
D
Sikkim
Question 38
GK

The 'Statue of Unity' is located in ________.

A
Patna
B
Lalitpur
C
Kevadia
D
Bhilai
Question 39
GK

The Pravara, Manjira and Maner rivers are the right tributaries of the ______ river.

A
Krishna
B
Kaveri
C
Narmada
D
Godavari
Question 40
GK

National Consumer Day in India is observed on:

A
05 September
B
24 December
C
22 November
D
01 December
Question 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 seconds
B
300 seconds
C
200 seconds
D
500 seconds
Question 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 Ghebreyesus
B
Randeep Guleria
C
Melinda Gates
D
Anil Soni
Question 43
GK

Which Amendment abolished the titles and special privileges of former rulers of princely states?

A
25th
B
26th
C
27th
D
24th
Question 44
GK

In the year 2014, India was officially declared free of which of the following diseases?

A
Rabis
B
Plague
C
Tetanus
D
Polio
Question 45
GK

The ancient Harappan settlements of Dholavira and Lothal are located in the present day Indian state of _______.

A
Gujarat
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Rajasthan
D
Haryana
Question 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 ∶ 3
B
3 ∶ 5
C
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
4
B
3
C
1
D
2
Question 48
Arithmetic

Simplify the following expression. \(\frac{5}{7}of\frac{2}{5} + \frac{3}{7} - \frac{1}{{14}} \times 2 \div 1\)

A
1
B
\(\frac{9}{7}\,\)
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
6.5
B
5.6
C
4.9
D
7.7
Question 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
20
B
25
C
16.6
D
22
Question 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 minutes
B
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 2
B
30 m 2
C
13 m 2
D
48 m 2
Question 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
360
B
361
C
359
D
181
Question 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. 9,900
B
Rs. 11,880
C
Rs. 2,970
D
Rs. 6,930
Question 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
200
B
400
C
300
D
100
Question 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. 13,000
B
Rs. 13,200
C
Rs. 12,100
D
Rs. 12,000
Question 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
36
Question 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. 59,31,744
B
Rs. 55,72,320
C
Rs. 57,50,160
D
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
21
B
25
C
5
D
23
Question 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 m
B
21 m
C
44 m
D
33 m
Question 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
3
B
5
C
4
D
\(\frac{4}{7}\)
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
20
B
60
C
75
D
10
Question 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. 86,000
B
Rs. 11,200
C
Rs. 1,00,000
D
Rs. 80,000
Question 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. 35
B
Rs. 15
C
Rs. 10
D
Rs. 30
Question 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. 3,330.6
B
Rs. 3,305.6
C
Rs. 3,350.6
D
Rs. 3,345.6
Question 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
64
B
20
C
12
D
32
Question 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
Carcass
B
Cadence
C
Cadaver
D
Corpse
Question 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 required
B
even when our minds
C
even our minds
D
also our minds
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Alive and kicking

A
Healthy and doing well
B
Strict and non-flexible
C
Stout and chubby
D
Money earned in return for little work
Question 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 could
B
problem again
C
She asked her teacher
D
explain that
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The doctor’s clinic is ______ to my house.

A
far way
B
akin
C
adjacent
D
adjunct
Question 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
Mythology
B
Astronomy
C
Meteorology
D
Astrology
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Dissuade

A
Discourage
B
Counsel
C
Persuade
D
Prevent
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Trust is the most important element of a ______ relationship.

A
kind
B
sound
C
fit
D
humble
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. From far and wide

A
From all directions
B
From a nearby place
C
From a far off place
D
From somewhere
Question 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 she
B
I thought the actress
C
was not sure
D
but I
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Absolutely

A
Generally
B
Definitely
C
Doubtfully
D
Questionably
Question 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
Heaven
B
Eden
C
Paradise
D
Utopia
Question 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
cleaning
B
clean
C
cleaned
D
No substitution required
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Abundant

A
Insufficient
B
Devious
C
Timorous
D
Spacious
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word

A
Appliances
B
Phenomenon
C
Assosiated
D
Circuit
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Turbulent

A
Ordered
B
Peaceful
C
Non-violent
D
Violent
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He ______ a clever plan to safeguard his secret.

A
created
B
devised
C
planned
D
imagined
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Flore
B
Flock
C
Flame
D
Flood
Question 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 world
B
Radium is one of
C
No error
D
the most valuable metal
Question 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 she
B
haven’t she
C
No substitution required
D
has she
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
worthy
B
frothy
C
lengthy
D
filthy
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
clobbered
B
chiselled
C
cultivated
D
channelled
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
exhilarations
B
felicitations
C
conditions
D
obstructions
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
but
B
than
C
then
D
only
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
classic
B
dramatic
C
drastic
D
arctic