SSC-GD 2021 Questions

3 Dec 2021 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

L has two children and he is the only son of G, who is the father-in-law of T. T has only one son. T is the mother of P. Q is not the granddaughter of G. P and Q are siblings. How is T related to Q?

A
Mother
B
Father
C
Sister
D
Brother
Question 2
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. DEAL : WVZO :: CARD : ?

A
ZXWI
B
ZXIW
C
XZWI
D
XZIW
Question 3
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. Loiter 2. Loiterer 3. Logic 4. Logotype 5. Log

A
5, 3, 4, 1, 2
B
5, 4, 3, 1, 2
C
5, 3, 4, 2, 1
D
5, 3, 1, 4, 2
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 66, 77, 90, 107, 126, ?, 178

A
149
B
136
C
154
D
168
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Find the number which when number is added to its 15 times number, it gives 176.

A
11
B
16
C
13
D
14
Question 6
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. 7 : 49 :: ? : 81

A
7
B
6
C
9
D
8
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘how are you’ is written as ‘so me lo’, ‘you are intelligent’ is written as ‘the lo me’ and ‘are they lazy’ is written as ‘me ca ya’. How will ‘how are they’ be written in that language?

A
the lo me
B
so lo ca
C
ya ca me
D
so me ca
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. Conceal : Reveal :: Expand : ?

A
Widen
B
Shrink
C
Enlarge
D
Outspread
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 145, 175, 235, 265, 325, ?, 415

A
380
B
385
C
375
D
355
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 students are doctorate. All university teachers are doctorate. Conclusions: I. Some doctorate are students. II. Some doctorates are university teachers.

A
Either conclusion I or II follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Both the conclusions follow
D
Only conclusion I follows
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, HALT is coded as 164, and MOP is coded as 132. How will GOBLET be coded in that language?

A
288
B
334
C
260
D
366
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

Seven friends, M, N, O, P, Q, R and S, are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre of the table. P and R are the neighbours of N. S is sitting second to the left of N. O is sitting between R and Q. Who is sitting second to the right of O?

A
M
B
S
C
N
D
Q
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

If ‘+’ denotes multiplication, ‘÷’ denotes subtraction and ‘−’ denotes division, then what is the value of the given expression? 25 + 25 ÷ 50 − 5

A
615
B
165
C
135
D
155
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Only B
B
Both B and C
C
Only A
D
Both A and D
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 49 8 73 11 6 29 ? 12 58

A
16
B
24
C
6
D
22
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'FILE' is written as 'LIEF' and 'YOUR' is written as 'UORY'. How will 'MARK' be written in that language?

A
ARKM
B
RAKM
C
ARMK
D
RAMK
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. NGP, OIS, PKV, ?

A
QMX
B
RNX
C
RMY
D
QMY
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
TXBF
B
YCGL
C
NRVZ
D
DHLP
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Seven workers Alok, Bhushan, Kolin, Dinesh, Ishant, Fatima, and Gorav are sitting in a straight line, all facing the North. Fatima is sitting between Dinesh and Gorav. Bhushan is sitting between Kolin and Alok. Ishant is third to the left of Gorav. Gorav is sitting at one of the corners. Alok is second to the right of Kolin. Who is sitting between Ishant and Fatima?

A
Alok
B
Dinesh
C
Bhushan
D
Gorav
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. P _ _ F I _ _ R O F _ _ P R O _ _ T P R _ _ I T

A
RPITOFTIOF
B
ROTPIFOFFI
C
ROTPITFIOF
D
ROTIPFTIOF
Question 21
GK

To which of the following states does the ‘Khuallam’ folk dance belong?

A
Jharkhand
B
Mizoram
C
Haryana
D
Chhattisgarh
Question 22
GK

Movement of people from one place to another in the country or to a foreign country is called _______.

A
migration
B
emigration
C
transhumance
D
immigration
Question 23
GK

Which of the following terms is not used in lawn tennis?

A
Deuce
B
Smash
C
Scoop
D
Ace
Question 24
GK

On the basis of which Article of the Constitution of India, is ’Untouchability’ abolished, and its practice in any form, forbidden?

A
18
B
19
C
16
D
17
Question 25
GK

The rivers ______ and Tapti flow almost parallel to each other but empty themselves in opposite directions.

A
Narmada
B
Krishna
C
Kaveri
D
Brahmaputra
Question 26
GK

Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) is recommended to a person suffering from ______.

A
wheezing
B
diarrhoea
C
conjunctivitis
D
skin rashes
Question 27
GK

The ______, mostly used by snake charmers, is a wind instrument made of two small bamboo pipes fixed in a hollow gourd.

A
been
B
khartal
C
gharah
D
deru
Question 28
GK

According to Section 510 of the Indian Penal Code, the punishment for misconduct in public by a drunken person is punishable with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to twenty-four hours, or with fine which may extend to ₹ ______, or with both.

A
500
B
10
C
100
D
1000
Question 29
GK

In November 2019 the NITI Aayog has released a Draft Model Act on Land ______.

A
revenues
B
titling
C
ceiling
D
acquisition
Question 30
GK

In which of the following battles did the East India Company take over Mysore?

A
Battle of Plassey
B
Battle of Buxar
C
Battle of Pollilur
D
Siege of Seringapatam
Question 31
GK

In which income group does India fall on the basis of Gross National Income classified by the World Bank?

A
Low-income group
B
Lower-middle income group
C
Upper-middle income group
D
High income group
Question 32
GK

Which four teams made into the playoffs in IPL 2020?

A
Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians 
B
Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore
C
Delhi Capitals, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders
D
Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals
Question 33
GK

Who among the following actors served a defamation notice to a YouTuber from Bihar, seeking ₹500 crores in damages for allegedly making false and baseless allegations against him in November 2020?

A
Akshay Kumar
B
Aamir Khan
C
Salman Khan
D
Ajay Devgan
Question 34
GK

In December 2020, ______ became the youngest mayor of the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation.

A
Sreekala Nadar
B
Asha Prakash
C
Arya Rajendran
D
Sobha Surendran
Question 35
GK

India won ______ medals in total at the 2021 AIBA Youth Men’s and Women’s World Boxing Championships in Kielce, Poland.

A
8
B
9
C
10
D
11
Question 36
GK

Pit-houses dug into the ground, with steps leading into them were found at the ______ archaeological site.

A
Utnur
B
Paiyampalli
C
Burzahom
D
Hallur
Question 37
GK

The highest Indian civilian award, Bharat Ratna, was instituted in which of the following years?

A
1952
B
1954
C
1963
D
1956
Question 38
GK

On which of the following dates is World AIDS Day observed?

A
12 July
B
17 May
C
1 December
D
5 September
Question 39
GK

Which of the following is a planet outside our solar system that usually orbits another star in our galaxy?

A
Mesoplanet
B
Exoplanet
C
Super Earth
D
Haumea
Question 40
GK

Vetti was a tax collected in the form of forced labour by the ______ rulers.

A
Nanda
B
Chola
C
Chalukya
D
Pallava
Question 41
GK

In August 2021, ______ opened the first floating ATM in Srinagar on a houseboat at Dal Lake.

A
Axis Bank
B
State Bank of India
C
IDFC Bank
D
Bank of Baroda
Question 42
GK

The 'Statue of Peace' in the state of ______ was unveiled via video conferencing by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2020.

A
Gujarat
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Rajasthan
D
Bihar
Question 43
GK

The ocean bodies and the sea contain ______ water.

A
salty
B
sweet
C
sour
D
bitter
Question 44
GK

What is the maximum cost of a project admissible under the business/service sector in the ‘Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme’ (‘PMEGP’)?

A
₹ 5 lakh
B
₹ 20 lakh
C
₹ 10 lakh
D
₹ 25 lakh
Question 45
GK

Siraj ud-Daulah succeeded ______ as the Nawab of Bengal in 1756.

A
Mir Qasim
B
Alivardi Khan
C
Mir Jafar
D
Murshid Quli Khan
Question 46
Arithmetic

The sum of the length, the breadth and the height of a cuboid is 18 cm. If the length of its diagonal is 13 cm, then the total surface area of the cuboid is:

A
154 cm 2
B
155 cm 2
C
150 cm 2
D
145 cm 2
Question 47
Arithmetic

Ram bought an article for ₹6,800 and spent ₹700 on its repairs. He marked his article at 8% above the overall cost price. He sold the article for ₹6,196.50 after giving two successive discounts of 10% and x%,. Find the value of x.

A
18
B
12
C
10
D
15
Question 48
Arithmetic

A sum of ₹8,400 is divided between A and B such that A's share at the end of 2 years is equal to B's share at the end of  \(2\frac{2}{3}\)  years at 15% p.a., interest compounded 8-monthly. What is A's share (in ₹) in the given sum?

A
4,450
B
4,400
C
4,550
D
4,500
Question 49
Arithmetic

Pipes A and B can fill a tank in 12 h and 18 h, respectively, whereas pipe C can empty the full tank in 8 h. A and B opened for \(4\frac{1}{2}\)  h and then closed. C alone will empty the tank in (in h):

A
\(5\frac{1}{4}\)
B
\(9\frac{1}{2}\)
C
9
D
5
Question 50
Arithmetic

Two numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3. The product of their LCM and HCF is 7350. The difference between the two number is:

A
35
B
25
C
45
D
15
Question 51
Arithmetic

A sold an article to B at 24% profit. B sold it to C at 30% profit. If B's profit was ₹72.60 more than that of A, then how much (in ₹) did B pay for it?

A
781
B
784
C
660
D
682
Question 52
Arithmetic

The sum and the difference of the LCM and HCF of two positive numbers are 148 and 140, respectively. If one number is 16, then the other number is

A
38
B
34
C
36
D
46
Question 53
Arithmetic

The income of A and B are in the ratio 8 : 11, and the ratio of their savings is 7 : 9. If the expenditure of A and B is ₹25,000 and ₹35,000, respectively, then what is the income (in ₹) of B?

A
42,900
B
44,000
C
39,600
D
38,500
Question 54
Arithmetic

When the speed of a car is increased by 25%, it takes 24 minutes less to cover the same distance. What is the time (in hours) taken to cover the same distance at the actual speed?

A
\(1\frac{1}{2}\)
B
3
C
\(2\frac{1}{3}\)
D
2
Question 55
Arithmetic

A and B can complete a work in 12 days and 18 days, respectively. They worked together for 4 days after which B was replaced by C and the remaining work was completed by A and C in the next 4 days. In how many days will C alone complete one-third of the same work?

A
8 days
B
12 days
C
9 days
D
10 days
Question 56
Arithmetic

Sushma has invested 40% more than Reshma, Reshma has invested 30% less than Divya. If the amount invested by Divya is ₹6,000, then the amount invested by Sushma is:

A
₹5,880
B
₹5,550
C
₹4,850
D
₹4,520
Question 57
Arithmetic

The cost prices of two articles are in the ratio 4 : 5. Selling the first article at 10% profit and the second at 20% profit will give the difference of ₹480 in their selling prices. The sum of the cost price of the two article is:

A
₹2,500
B
₹2,800
C
₹3,200
D
₹2,700
Question 58
Arithmetic

A trader earns a profit of 20% by selling an article after giving a discount of 20% on the marked price of the article. If the cost price of the article is ₹448, then its marked price (in ₹) is:

A
600
B
672
C
640
D
652
Question 59
Arithmetic

The value of 36 ÷ 18 of 3 × 2 + 8 ÷ 4 of 2 × 5 - 5 ÷ 10 × 2 is:

A
\(5\frac{1}{3}\)
B
\(1\frac{1}{3}\)
C
\(6\frac{1}{{12}}\)
D
\(9\frac{1}{6}\)
Question 60
Arithmetic

Sudha gains 30% by selling an article for ₹91. If she sells it for  ₹78.75, then what will be her percentage loss/gain?

A
Gain,  \(11\frac{1}{9}\% \)
B
Loss,  \(11\frac{1}{9}\%\)
C
Gain,  \(12\frac{1}{2}\% \)
D
Loss,  \(12\frac{1}{2}\%\)
Question 61
Arithmetic

A spherical ball of radius 3 cm, is immersed in water contained in a vertical cylinder of radius 5 cm. Assuming the water covers the ball completely, what is the rise in the water level (in cm, up to two decimal places)?

A
1.75
B
1.44
C
2.25
D
3.14
Question 62
Arithmetic

What sum of money at compound interest will amount to ₹30,051 in 3 years if the rate of interest is 5% for the 1 st  year, 6% for the 2 nd  year and 8% for the 3 rd year?

A
₹30,000
B
₹ 25,000
C
₹26,000
D
₹28,000
Question 63
Arithmetic

A train takes 1 hour and 12 minutes to cover a certain distance at a speed of 80 km/h. If the speed is increased by 25%, then how much time (in hours) will it take to cover \(\frac{{25}}{3}\)  of the distance?

A
8
B
4
C
10
D
6
Question 64
Arithmetic

The pass percentage in an examination is 35% of the total marks. A student scored 390 marks and was declared fail by 65 marks. The total marks of the examination must be:

A
1000
B
1600
C
1200
D
1300
Question 65
Arithmetic

Class X has 5 sections which have 40, 50, 50, 60 and 60 students, respectively. The pass per cent of these sections are 80%, 76%, 64%, 65% and 70%, respectively. The pass per cent of the entire class X (correct to two decimal places) is:

A
70.38%
B
71.83%
C
72.81%
D
69.73%
Question 66
Arithmetic

The boys and girls in a school are in the ratio 7 : 5. If 60% of the boys and 40% of the girls are aged 14 years and below the age of 14 years and the number of students above the age of 14 years is 870, then the total number of students in the school is:

A
1750
B
1850
C
1800
D
1600
Question 67
Arithmetic

The average weight of 5 persons increases by 2.8 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 38 kg. The weight of the new person is:

A
48 kg
B
52 kg
C
44 kg
D
50 kg
Question 68
Arithmetic

Find the compound interest on ₹20,000 at 9% per annum for one year and 4 month, compound annually.

A
₹2,454
B
₹2,654
C
₹2,540
D
₹2,450
Question 69
Arithmetic

The average score of nineteen students in a computer examination is 74. It was detected that while working out the average by mistake the marks secured by one student was recorded as 65 in place of 56. What is the correct average score (correct to one decimal place)?

A
73.5
B
73.7
C
74
D
75.9
Question 70
Arithmetic

The value of \(\frac{{10}}{{21}}\, \div \,1\frac{1}{{14}}\,\,{\rm{of}}\,\frac{5}{3}\, - \,\frac{5}{3}\, \times \,\frac{1}{{10}}\, + \,\frac{9}{{28}}\, \div \,\frac{3}{7}\,\,{\rm{of}}\,\frac{6}{5}\)  is:

A
\(\frac{4}{{15}}\)
B
\(\frac{11}{{15}}\)
C
\(\frac{29}{{40}}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{{10}}\)
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. In a fix

A
In a closed space
B
Under repairs
C
In a difficult situation
D
Under observation
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’. The three friends spent over an hour discussing the problem with their teacher.

A
having discussion on
B
discussing about
C
No substitution required
D
discussing on
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Disgust

A
Desire
B
Doubt
C
Dislike
D
Danger
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Causing a mood of gloom and depression

A
Devastated
B
Desolate
C
Dismal
D
Apprehensive
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. As we all are aware, silk is dedicated from the cocoons of mulberry silkworms.

A
decimated
B
decorated
C
derived
D
deflected
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Science of heredity

A
Orthopedics
B
Pathology
C
Genealogy
D
Genetics
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Snatch
B
Batch
C
Catch
D
Yatch
Question 78
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. How many / languages do / most children / in India known?

A
most children
B
in India known
C
How many
D
languages do
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Overlook

A
Ignore
B
Notice
C
Neglect
D
Visualize
Question 80
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Raju was / a little boy / who were born / in a poor family.

A
in a poor family
B
Raju was
C
a little boy
D
who were born
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Health cannot be ______ at any cost.

A
deserted
B
rejected
C
despised
D
neglected
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Open-ended

A
Having no planned ending
B
Never ending
C
Ending is happy
D
Ending is twisted
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’. I play football yesterday.

A
I playing
B
I played
C
No substitution required
D
I been playing
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Ally

A
Friend
B
Enemy
C
Partner
D
Associate
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Crust

A
Root
B
Core
C
Kernel
D
Shell
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Writting
B
Regulate
C
Occur
D
Develop
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal to live in

A
Burrow
B
Den
C
Shed
D
Cave
Question 88
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Why do they / keep talking on / about money / all the time?

A
Why do they
B
keep talking on
C
about money
D
all the time
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Giant pandas are black-and-white Chinese bears that are on the ______ of extinction.

A
verge
B
peak
C
line
D
margin
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He was fined for ______ traffic rules.

A
refusing
B
omitting
C
obeying
D
violating
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
would
B
never
C
often
D
should
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
nearby
B
handy
C
close
D
ready
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
confused
B
cluttered
C
splashed
D
dislocated
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
wearied
B
reduced
C
deflated
D
drained
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
slightly
B
barely
C
merely
D
simply