SSC-GD 2021 Questions

30 Nov 2021 • Shift 1

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 13 30 34 27 ? 14 19 30 22

A
30
B
34
C
32
D
36
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 14, 16, 22, 34, 54, 84, ?

A
126
B
148
C
121
D
112
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. L_PO_LO_OK_OP_KL_POK

A
O, K, P, L, O, O
B
O, P, O, K, O, L
C
O, P, K, O, L, O
D
O, O, P, K, L, O
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'SOBER' is coded as '64' and 'NOSTALGIA' is coded as '107'. How will 'REPAIR' be coded in that language?

A
83
B
67
C
73
D
80
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

The cost of an apple is four less than twice the cost of a banana, and that of a papaya is half the cost of an apple. If the total cost of the fruits is Rs. 150, then what is the cost of a banana?

A
Rs. 33
B
Rs. 36
C
Rs. 39
D
Rs. 42
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, DANGER is written as EDSHHW. How will SPEEDY be written in that language?

A
TSIFGD
B
TSJEGE
C
TSIEGE
D
TSJFGD
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. DQH, HUL, MZQ, SFW, ?

A
ZMD
B
ZNE
C
ZLC
D
YMC
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 13, 15, 12, 17, 10, 21, 8, ?

A
24
B
22
C
23
D
25
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

In the following diagram, the 'circle' stands for 'soldiers', the 'square' stands for 'Indians', and the 'triangle' stands for 'singers'. The numbers given in the different segments represent persons belonging to that category. Which category is represented by the number '5'?

A
Indian singers who are not soldiers
B
Indian soldiers who are not singers
C
Indians who are neither singers nor soldiers
D
Indian singers who are soldiers
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

P, Q, R, S, T and U are six members in a family. P is the husband of Q. U is the brother of Q. R is the son of the only brother of Q. S is the sister of T. P is the father of S. How is U related to T?

A
Cousin
B
Brother
C
Paternal uncle
D
Maternal uncle
Question 11
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. Terminus 2. Therefore 3. Terrace 4. Thesis 5. Thiamine

A
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B
1, 3, 2, 4, 5
C
1, 2, 4, 3, 5
D
1, 5, 2, 4, 3
Question 12
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. 129 : 216 :: 165 : ?

A
252
B
306
C
269
D
348
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘VENDOR’ is written as ‘TMFLGT’. How will ‘CUSTOM’ be written in that language?

A
BSTSPA
B
DTVQPN
C
OMVQWA
D
OTVQMW
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

Four persons A, B, C and D are playing carrom. A is to the immediate left of C. D is to the immediate right of B. Which statement shows the correct position of A?

A
Opposite B
B
Opposite D
C
Immediate left of B 
D
Opposite C
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the (?) signs and make the given equation correct. 72 ? 18 ? 11 ? 44

A
×, +, =
B
÷, ×, =
C
×, ÷, =
D
+, –, =
Question 16
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
HFDZX
B
CAYWU
C
TRPNL
D
OMKIG
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Six people, K, L, M, N, O and P, are sitting on the ground in a hexagonal shape but not necessarily in the same order. K is not sitting next to L or M. N is not sitting next to M or O. L is the neighbour of M. P is in the middle of M and N. What is the correct order of seating positions of the people in clockwise direction?

A
L-M-P-N-K-O
B
L-N-O-K-M-P
C
L-O-K-P-M-N
D
L-M-N-P-K-O
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. BUMP : NOSD :: PICK : ?

A
GIAR
B
QJBX
C
LGDL
D
IEGR
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

‘Sword’ is related to ‘Weapon’ in the same way as ‘Necklace’ is related to ‘______’.

A
Jewellery
B
Goldsmith
C
Women
D
Neck
Question 20
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 guavas are pears. Some kiwis are pears. Conclusions: I. Some kiwis are guavas. II. Some pears are kiwis.

A
Both conclusions I and II follow
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
D
Only conclusion I follows
Question 21
GK

How many drugs were removed from the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) in September 2021?

A
16
B
19
C
39
D
36
Question 22
GK

Which of the following banks signed a $1 billion loan agreement with Japan Bank for International Cooperation in October 2020?

A
Bank of Baroda
B
Industrial Development Bank of India
C
Punjab National Bank
D
State Bank of India
Question 23
GK

Which of the following conditions could harm tea plantations?

A
Temperature above 35°C
B
Rainfall ranging between 150-300 cm
C
Hot and wet climate
D
Plantations along shady trees
Question 24
GK

The Persian chronicles described the Muslim Sultans as:

A
The Incarnation of God
B
The Shadow of God
C
The Disciple of God
D
The Follower of God
Question 25
GK

Which of the following is a multicellular organism?

A
Paramoecium
B
Amoeba
C
Sponge
D
Chlamydomonas
Question 26
GK

The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Sixth Amendment) Bill, 2019 aims to retain the inclusive character as envisioned by the founding fathers of the Constitution of India by continuing the reservation of seats for the scheduled castes and the scheduled tribes up to ______.

A
25 January 2035
B
25 January 2025
C
25 January 2040
D
25 January 2030
Question 27
GK

Emma Raducanu is a professional tennis player from ________.

A
The US
B
Canada
C
Croatia
D
The UK
Question 28
GK

The Mughal Empire had started facing a crisis towards the end of the 17 th century. Which of the following was NOT a factor for it?

A
Aurangzeb had depleted the military and financial resources of his empire by fighting a long war in the Deccan. 
B
Under the successors of Aurangzeb, the efficiency of the imperial administration broke down.
C
The later Mughals kept a good check on their powerful 'mansabdars'. 
D
The peasant and zamindari rebellions in many parts of North and West India added to the problems.
Question 29
GK

Change of a liquid into gas at any temperature below its boiling point is called:

A
crystallisation
B
evaporation
C
deposition
D
condensation
Question 30
GK

The Mughals were proud of their Timurid ancestry. How did they celebrate this?

A
By holding events like horse racing and shooting
B
By declaring a particular day as a holiday in the country
C
By each ruler getting a picture made of Timur and himself
D
By dedicating the day to soldiers
Question 31
GK

Who wrote ‘Gita Rahasya’, which is a commentary on the Bhagavad-Gita, in the Mandalay jail of Myanmar?

A
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B
Subhas Chandra Bose
C
Aurobindo Ghosh
D
Lala Lajpat Rai
Question 32
GK

Who among the following was a Portuguese viceroy in India?

A
Robert Clive
B
Comte de Lally
C
Francisco de Almeida
D
Francois Dupleix
Question 33
GK

What do you call a region with a large number of deep gullies or ravines?

A
Badland topography
B
Arid topography
C
Humus region
D
Peninsular region
Question 34
GK

Laterite soil is poor in oxides of which among the following?

A
Aluminium
B
Titanium
C
Iron
D
Silicon
Question 35
GK

________ has launched its new brand campaign titled 'Contactless Connections', in October 2020.

A
Contactless PNB Card
B
Contactless ICICI Card
C
Contactless SBI Card
D
Contactless Canara Card
Question 36
GK

Which of the following countries has the world’s largest ice rink called 'Rideau Canal'?

A
Canada
B
Switzerland
C
Russia
D
The US
Question 37
GK

When did the rules under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act come into force?

A
July 2004
B
August 2004
C
August 2003
D
July 2003
Question 38
GK

Neil Nongkynrih is a concert pianist and founder of _______ from India.

A
East Parade Malayalam Choir
B
Indian Fusion Chamber Choir
C
Shillong Chamber Choir
D
The Mozart Choir of India
Question 39
GK

In which year was the Badminton Association of India formed?

A
1967
B
1956
C
1934
D
1978
Question 40
GK

According to the Union Budget 2020, when will India host G20 presidency?

A
2022
B
2023
C
2020
D
2021
Question 41
GK

Who among the following is the author of the book 'Letters to Mother'?

A
Narendra Modi
B
Jawaharlal Nehru
C
Manmohan Singh
D
PV Narsimha Rao
Question 42
GK

According to which amended Act, can sons, daughters and their mothers get an equal share of family property?

A
Hindu Amendment Act 1950
B
Hindu Act 1956
C
Hindu Succession Amendment Act 2005
D
Hindu Succession Act 1950
Question 43
GK

With which of the following dance forms is Laxmi Narayana Sastri associated?

A
Odissi
B
Kathak
C
Kuchipudi
D
Mohiniyattam
Question 44
GK

Who chaired 'Aarogya Manthan' 2.0 to celebrate the 2 nd anniversary of Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana?

A
Dr Ashwini Kumar Choubey
B
Amit Shah
C
Dr Harsh Vardhan
D
Dr Indu Bhushan
Question 45
GK

Which of the following chemicals is known as vinegar?

A
Oxalic acid
B
Formic acid
C
Acetic acid
D
Tartaric acid
Question 46
Arithmetic

8 pens and 14 pencils cost as much as 12 pens and 5 pencils. The ratio of the cost of one pen to the cost of one pencil is:

A
9 : 5
B
9 : 4
C
7 : 5
D
8 : 5
Question 47
Arithmetic

The curved surface area of a cylinder is 96 cm 2 and its volume is 672 cm 3 . Its diameter is:

A
32 cm
B
26 cm
C
24 cm
D
28 cm
Question 48
Arithmetic

The time taken by a boat to go 34 km upstream is 25% more than the time it takes to go 40 km downstream. If the speed of the stream is 4 km/h, then what is the speed (in km/h) of the boat in still water?

A
21
B
24
C
20
D
22
Question 49
Arithmetic

The average weight of 20 students in a group is 54 kg. If 12 students of average weight 52 kg join the group and 7 students of average weight 56 kg leave the group, then what will be the average weight (in kg) of the remaining students in the group?

A
53.84
B
51.96
C
52.48
D
54.24
Question 50
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper offers successive discounts of 10% and k%. Customers get items marked at Rs. 1,200 for Rs. 864. What is the value of k?

A
15
B
20
C
80
D
25
Question 51
Arithmetic

Simplify \( 2 - \left[ {\frac{1}{2}\, + \,\frac{1}{4}\, + \,\frac{1}{6}\, \div \,\left( {\frac{3}{4}\, - \,\frac{1}{2}} \right)} \right]\) .

A
\(\frac{7}{12}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{12}\)
C
\(\frac{17}{12}\)
D
\(\frac{11}{12}\)
Question 52
Arithmetic

The average weight of students in a class was 58.5 kg. When 8 more students with average weight of 64.5 kg joined the class, then the average weight of all the students increased by 0.96 kg. What was the number of students, initially, in the class?

A
40
B
32
C
37
D
42
Question 53
Arithmetic

Three persons start a morning walk together. Their steps measure 70 cm, 75 cm and 80 cm, respectively. What is the minimum distance each should walk, so that all of them can cover the same distance in complete steps?

A
8800 cm
B
8400 cm
C
6400 cm
D
8000 cm
Question 54
Arithmetic

Two numbers are, respectively, 20% and 50% more than a third number. The ratio of the first 2 number is:

A
2 : 3
B
1 : 1
C
4 : 5
D
5 : 6
Question 55
Arithmetic

A sum amounts to Rs. 4,260 in 5 years at the rate of 4% p.a. simple interest. What will be the simple interest (in Rs. nearest to a Rs.) on the same sum for 4 \(\frac{1}{5}\) years at the rate of 8 \(\frac{1}{2}\) % p.a.?

A
1,250
B
1,267
C
1,285
D
1,271
Question 56
Arithmetic

In an election, a candidate got 75% of the total valid votes. If 20% of the total votes were declared invalid, and the total numbers of votes is 560000, find the number of valid votes polled in favour of the candidate.

A
363000
B
330000
C
336000
D
346000
Question 57
Arithmetic

The list price of a fan is Rs. 4,500 and it is sold at a 15% discount. If its final selling price, after allowing a second discount percentage on the list price, is  Rs.  3,213, then the second discount percentage is:

A
15%
B
16%
C
12%
D
18%
Question 58
Arithmetic

A certain number of men complete a piece of work in 60 days. If there were 9 more men, then the work would be completed in 50 days. How many men are originally there?

A
45
B
55
C
48
D
42
Question 59
Arithmetic

Bike A moving at a speed of 30 km/h covers some distance for 2 hours, while another bike B moving at a speed of 35 km/h covers the same distance as bike A. What is the ratio of the time taken by bike A to that taken by bike B?

A
5 : 6
B
8 : 5
C
6 : 7
D
7 : 6
Question 60
Arithmetic

x is the smallest number of 5-digits which when divided by 10, 15, 24, 35 and 42, leaves a remainder 7 in each case. The sum of the digits of x is:

A
18
B
19
C
13
D
16
Question 61
Arithmetic

The total cost price of a watch and a fan is Rs. 1,170. Rama sells the watch at a profit of 20% and the fan at a profit of 25%. If he earns a total profit of Rs. 265, then the cost price of watch is:

A
Rs. 550
B
Rs. 480
C
Rs. 450
D
Rs. 620
Question 62
Arithmetic

A sum of money becomes Rs. 12,600 after 6 years and Rs.  21,000 after 9 years on compound interest. The sum invested is:

A
Rs. 4,500
B
Rs. 4,600
C
Rs. 4,536
D
Rs. 4,436
Question 63
Arithmetic

An article was sold at x% profit for Rs. 875. When the same article was sold for Rs. 896, the profit made was 3% more than the previous profit. The value of x is:

A
30
B
24
C
25
D
20
Question 64
Arithmetic

When 154 l of oil is removed from an upright cylindrical tank, the level falls down by 10 cm. What is the diameter (in cm) of the tank? Take π = 22/7

A
220
B
140
C
100
D
70
Question 65
Arithmetic

Kohli deals with second-hand goods. He bought a second-hand AC for Rs. 10,000. He spent Rs. 500 on transport and Rs. 2,000 on its repair and sold it for Rs. 15,000. What is his gain or loss percentage?

A
20% gain
B
18% gain
C
18% loss
D
20% loss
Question 66
Arithmetic

Vessels A and B contain solutions of acid and water. The ratio of acid and water in vessel A is 7 : 5 and that in vessel B is 11 : 13. Four liters of solution from vessel A is mixed with 5 liters of solution from vessel B. What is the ratio of acid and water in the mixture?

A
35 : 37
B
22 : 21
C
37 : 35
D
21 : 22
Question 67
Arithmetic

Find CI on Rs. 8,000 at 15% for 2 years 4 months compounded annually.

A
Rs.  12,008
B
Rs. 1,264
C
Rs. 11,109
D
Rs. 3,109
Question 68
Arithmetic

If 3 of \(5\div2+\frac{3x}{1+\frac{12}{2+\frac{2x}{1-x}}}=12\frac{1}{2}\) , what is the value of x?

A
\(\frac{35} {33}\)
B
\(\frac{25} {13}\)
C
\(\frac{34} {33}\)
D
\(\frac{15} {11}\)
Question 69
Arithmetic

The income of X is 20% less than the income of Y, and the income of Z is 35% less than the combined incomes of X and Y. By what percentage is the income of Z more than that of X?

A
46.25%
B
38.8%
C
31.6%
D
45.5%
Question 70
Arithmetic

A group of persons can complete a piece of work in a certain time. If there were 4 more persons, they would take 2 days less to complete it. If there were 6 persons less, they would take 4 days more to complete it. What is the number of persons, initially, in the group?

A
40
B
45
C
36
D
32
Question 71
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 pack of wolves moving towards the children are a frightening sight .

A
was a frightening sight
B
No substitution required
C
are an frightening sight
D
had a frightening sight
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A place where birds are kept

A
Apiary
B
Aquarium
C
Attic
D
Aviary
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. Need you please hold my bag for a moment?

A
No improvement required
B
May you
C
Would you
D
Should you
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He was ________ by the judge for his courageous actions.

A
criticised
B
discouraged
C
commended
D
reprimanded
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Melodrama
B
Melody
C
Melodous
D
Malignant
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank The landscape ______ Hardy to write this fine poem.

A
inspired
B
induced
C
pestered
D
incited
Question 77
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Everyone needs / to have a home / and to feel secured / and be wanted.

A
and be wanted
B
Everyone needs
C
and to feel secured
D
to have a home
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Separate
B
Desparate
C
Considerate
D
Disparate
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Grim

A
Stern
B
Forceful
C
Joyful
D
 Arrogant
Question 80
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. In summer, we must take care / to drink enough water / to keep ourselves hydrated. 

A
to drink enough water
B
In summer, we must take care
C
No error
D
to keep ourselves hydrated
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Desperate

A
Content
B
Determined
C
Frantic
D
Daring
Question 82
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. After a month-long vacation due to the sudden floods, Mani’s school has been resuming today.

A
After
B
has been resuming
C
due to the sudden floods
D
a month-long vacation
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Sometime back, onion used to be the poor man’s food as it was ______ .

A
cheap
B
inferior
C
available
D
low
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'. She frequent go to her old school to visit her teachers.

A
frequent goes
B
frequently goes
C
No improvement required
D
frequently going
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who has keen interest in good food

A
Gourmet
B
Hungry
C
Greedy
D
Gallant
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Rift

A
Boat
B
Heal
C
Break
D
Bind
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Declare someone not guilty

A
Acquit
B
Sentence
C
Pardon
D
Arrest
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Naive

A
Sincere
B
Simple
C
Experienced
D
Impulsive
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Bite someone’s head off

A
Ask someone the same question again and again
B
Go on repeating the same point
C
Scold someone for misbehaving
D
Speak angrily without any reason
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Once in a blue moon

A
Taking place very rarely
B
When the moon rises
C
Happening usually
D
Doing something very often
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
reach
B
had reached
C
reaching
D
reached
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
your
B
her
C
his
D
its
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
an
B
a
C
any
D
the
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
to secure
B
secure
C
secured
D
securing
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
eventually
B
entirely
C
totally
D
happily