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
30B
34C
32D
36Question 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
126B
148C
121D
112Question 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, OB
O, P, O, K, O, LC
O, P, K, O, L, OD
O, O, P, K, L, OQuestion 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
83B
67C
73D
80Question 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. 33B
Rs. 36C
Rs. 39D
Rs. 42Question 6
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, DANGER is written as EDSHHW. How will SPEEDY be written in that language?
A
TSIFGDB
TSJEGEC
TSIEGED
TSJFGDQuestion 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
ZMDB
ZNEC
ZLCD
YMCQuestion 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
24B
22C
23D
25Question 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 soldiersB
Indian soldiers who are not singersC
Indians who are neither singers nor soldiersD
Indian singers who are soldiersQuestion 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
CousinB
BrotherC
Paternal uncleD
Maternal uncleQuestion 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, 5B
1, 3, 2, 4, 5C
1, 2, 4, 3, 5D
1, 5, 2, 4, 3Question 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
252B
306C
269D
348Question 13
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘VENDOR’ is written as ‘TMFLGT’. How will ‘CUSTOM’ be written in that language?
A
BSTSPAB
DTVQPNC
OMVQWAD
OTVQMWQuestion 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 BB
Opposite DC
Immediate left of B D
Opposite CQuestion 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
HFDZXB
CAYWUC
TRPNLD
OMKIGQuestion 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-OB
L-N-O-K-M-PC
L-O-K-P-M-ND
L-M-N-P-K-OQuestion 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
GIARB
QJBXC
LGDLD
IEGRQuestion 19
Logical Reasoning
‘Sword’ is related to ‘Weapon’ in the same way as ‘Necklace’ is related to ‘______’.
A
JewelleryB
GoldsmithC
WomenD
NeckQuestion 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 followB
Only conclusion II followsC
Neither conclusion I nor II followsD
Only conclusion I followsQuestion 21
GK
How many drugs were removed from the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) in September 2021?
A
16B
19C
39D
36Question 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 BarodaB
Industrial Development Bank of IndiaC
Punjab National BankD
State Bank of IndiaQuestion 23
GK
Which of the following conditions could harm tea plantations?
A
Temperature above 35°CB
Rainfall ranging between 150-300 cmC
Hot and wet climateD
Plantations along shady treesQuestion 24
GK
The Persian chronicles described the Muslim Sultans as:
A
The Incarnation of GodB
The Shadow of GodC
The Disciple of GodD
The Follower of GodQuestion 25
GK
Which of the following is a multicellular organism?
A
ParamoeciumB
AmoebaC
SpongeD
ChlamydomonasQuestion 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 2035B
25 January 2025C
25 January 2040D
25 January 2030Question 27
GK
Emma Raducanu is a professional tennis player from ________.
A
The USB
CanadaC
CroatiaD
The UKQuestion 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
crystallisationB
evaporationC
depositionD
condensationQuestion 30
GK
The Mughals were proud of their Timurid ancestry. How did they celebrate this?
A
By holding events like horse racing and shootingB
By declaring a particular day as a holiday in the countryC
By each ruler getting a picture made of Timur and himselfD
By dedicating the day to soldiersQuestion 31
GK
Who wrote ‘Gita Rahasya’, which is a commentary on the Bhagavad-Gita, in the Mandalay jail of Myanmar?
A
Bal Gangadhar TilakB
Subhas Chandra BoseC
Aurobindo GhoshD
Lala Lajpat RaiQuestion 32
GK
Who among the following was a Portuguese viceroy in India?
A
Robert CliveB
Comte de LallyC
Francisco de AlmeidaD
Francois DupleixQuestion 33
GK
What do you call a region with a large number of deep gullies or ravines?
A
Badland topographyB
Arid topographyC
Humus regionD
Peninsular regionQuestion 34
GK
Laterite soil is poor in oxides of which among the following?
A
AluminiumB
TitaniumC
IronD
SiliconQuestion 35
GK
________ has launched its new brand campaign titled 'Contactless Connections', in October 2020.
A
Contactless PNB CardB
Contactless ICICI CardC
Contactless SBI CardD
Contactless Canara CardQuestion 36
GK
Which of the following countries has the world’s largest ice rink called 'Rideau Canal'?
A
CanadaB
SwitzerlandC
RussiaD
The USQuestion 37
GK
When did the rules under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act come into force?
A
July 2004B
August 2004C
August 2003D
July 2003Question 38
GK
Neil Nongkynrih is a concert pianist and founder of _______ from India.
A
East Parade Malayalam ChoirB
Indian Fusion Chamber ChoirC
Shillong Chamber ChoirD
The Mozart Choir of IndiaQuestion 39
GK
In which year was the Badminton Association of India formed?
A
1967B
1956C
1934D
1978Question 40
GK
According to the Union Budget 2020, when will India host G20 presidency?
A
2022B
2023C
2020D
2021Question 41
GK
Who among the following is the author of the book 'Letters to Mother'?
A
Narendra ModiB
Jawaharlal NehruC
Manmohan SinghD
PV Narsimha RaoQuestion 42
GK
According to which amended Act, can sons, daughters and their mothers get an equal share of family property?
A
Hindu Amendment Act 1950B
Hindu Act 1956C
Hindu Succession Amendment Act 2005D
Hindu Succession Act 1950Question 43
GK
With which of the following dance forms is Laxmi Narayana Sastri associated?
A
OdissiB
KathakC
KuchipudiD
MohiniyattamQuestion 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 ChoubeyB
Amit ShahC
Dr Harsh VardhanD
Dr Indu BhushanQuestion 45
GK
Which of the following chemicals is known as vinegar?
A
Oxalic acidB
Formic acidC
Acetic acidD
Tartaric acidQuestion 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 : 5B
9 : 4C
7 : 5D
8 : 5Question 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 cmB
26 cmC
24 cmD
28 cmQuestion 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
21B
24C
20D
22Question 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
53.84B
51.96C
52.48D
54.24Question 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
15B
20C
80D
25Question 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
40B
32C
37D
42Question 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 cmB
8400 cmC
6400 cmD
8000 cmQuestion 54
Arithmetic
Two numbers are, respectively, 20% and 50% more than a third number. The ratio of the first 2 number is:
A
2 : 3B
1 : 1C
4 : 5D
5 : 6Question 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
1,250B
1,267C
1,285D
1,271Question 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
363000B
330000C
336000D
346000Question 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
45B
55C
48D
42Question 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 : 6B
8 : 5C
6 : 7D
7 : 6Question 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
18B
19C
13D
16Question 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. 550B
Rs. 480C
Rs. 450D
Rs. 620Question 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. 4,500B
Rs. 4,600C
Rs. 4,536D
Rs. 4,436Question 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
30B
24C
25D
20Question 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
220B
140C
100D
70Question 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% gainB
18% gainC
18% lossD
20% lossQuestion 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 : 37B
22 : 21C
37 : 35D
21 : 22Question 67
Arithmetic
Find CI on Rs. 8,000 at 15% for 2 years 4 months compounded annually.
A
Rs. 12,008B
Rs. 1,264C
Rs. 11,109D
Rs. 3,109Question 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
40B
45C
36D
32Question 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 sightB
No substitution requiredC
are an frightening sightD
had a frightening sightQuestion 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
ApiaryB
AquariumC
AtticD
AviaryQuestion 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 requiredB
May youC
Would youD
Should youQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He was ________ by the judge for his courageous actions.
A
criticisedB
discouragedC
commendedD
reprimandedQuestion 75
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
MelodramaB
MelodyC
MelodousD
MalignantQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank The landscape ______ Hardy to write this fine poem.
A
inspiredB
inducedC
pesteredD
incitedQuestion 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 wantedB
Everyone needsC
and to feel securedD
to have a homeQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
SeparateB
DesparateC
ConsiderateD
DisparateQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Grim
A
SternB
ForcefulC
JoyfulD
ArrogantQuestion 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 waterB
In summer, we must take careC
No errorD
to keep ourselves hydratedQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Desperate
A
ContentB
DeterminedC
FranticD
DaringQuestion 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
AfterB
has been resumingC
due to the sudden floodsD
a month-long vacationQuestion 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
cheapB
inferiorC
availableD
lowQuestion 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 goesB
frequently goesC
No improvement requiredD
frequently goingQuestion 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
GourmetB
HungryC
GreedyD
GallantQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Rift
A
BoatB
HealC
BreakD
BindQuestion 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
AcquitB
SentenceC
PardonD
ArrestQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Naive
A
SincereB
SimpleC
ExperiencedD
ImpulsiveQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Bite someone’s head off
A
Ask someone the same question again and againB
Go on repeating the same pointC
Scold someone for misbehavingD
Speak angrily without any reasonQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Once in a blue moon
A
Taking place very rarelyB
When the moon risesC
Happening usuallyD
Doing something very oftenQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A
reachB
had reachedC
reachingD
reachedQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A
yourB
herC
hisD
itsQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A
anB
aC
anyD
theQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A
to secureB
secureC
securedD
securingQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A
eventuallyB
entirelyC
totallyD
happily