SSC-GD 2021 Questions
6 Dec 2021 • Shift 1
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Question 1
Logical Reasoning
If '₹' denotes '+', '@' denotes '-', '#' denotes '×' and ' \(' denotes '÷', what will be the value of 46 ₹ 23 # 21 \) 3 @ 17?
A
190B
466C
353D
299Question 2
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'STUDIES' is coded as '60433' and 'PACKAGE' is coded as '201113'. How will 'BLOWING' be coded in that language?
A
292440B
292330C
292431D
282430Question 3
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 cats are dogs. All dogs are elephants. No elephant is a cow. Conclusions: I. All cats are elephants. II. All elephants are cats.
A
Only conclusion II followsB
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II followsC
Both conclusion I and II followD
Only conclusion I followsQuestion 4
Logical Reasoning
Pointing towards Manish, Ajay said to a woman, "He is the son of the father of the mother of my daughter". How is Ajay related to Manish?
A
UncleB
Father-in-lawC
Brother-in-lawD
BrotherQuestion 5
Logical Reasoning
In the following diagram, the 'pentagon' stands for 'athletes', the 'hexagon' stands for 'Indians', and the 'circle' stands for 'medalists'. The numbers given in the different segments represent the number of persons of that category. How many Indians are medalists but are NOT Athletes?
A
6B
7C
9D
5Question 6
Logical Reasoning
Five persons are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. Shweta is to the immediate left of Kartik. Mahi is second to the right of Jenny. Jenny is between Suvarna and Kartik. Who is sitting second to the right of Suvarna?
A
JennyB
ShwetaC
MahiD
KartikQuestion 7
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. Season 2. Seating 3. Sense 4. Sealed 5. Seize
A
4, 1, 2, 3, 5B
4, 1, 2, 5, 3C
4, 2, 1, 5, 3D
1, 4, 2, 5, 3Question 8
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
AEIB
QNVC
OEUD
EIUQuestion 9
Logical Reasoning
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. DNKB, GQNE, JTQH, MWTK, ?
A
QZWMB
PZXOC
PZWND
PAXNQuestion 10
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. 23 : 299 :: 24 : ?
A
310B
312C
306D
300Question 11
Logical Reasoning
Four number triads have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number triad that is different.
A
(9, 81, 729)B
(8, 64, 412)C
(5, 25, 125)D
(6, 36, 216)Question 12
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 11, 29, 65, 137, 281, ?
A
569B
540C
391D
442Question 13
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'LAWYER' is written as 'LWEAYR' and 'ADVICE' is written as 'AVCDIE'. How will 'COURTS' be written in that language?
A
CUTORSB
OUTRSCC
STRUOCD
OURUSTQuestion 14
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'KAPIL' is written as 'NDRKN' and 'SAROJ' is written as 'VDTQL'. How will 'POOJA' be written in that language?
A
SQRMCB
SRRLCC
SRQLCD
SRRMDQuestion 15
Logical Reasoning
When a natural number X is added to its next natural number Y and another natural number that is five times its next natural number Y, the sum of these three numbers is 104. Find the number X.
A
14B
17C
16D
15Question 16
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 192, 179, 162, ?, 120, 91, 60
A
81B
143C
150D
136Question 17
Logical Reasoning
'Rectification' is related to 'Correction' in the same way as 'Eviction' is related to '_______'.
A
CommendB
ExclamationC
SensationalD
ExpulsionQuestion 18
Logical Reasoning
Select the dice(s) that can be formed by folding the given sheet.
A
A and CB
A and BC
A, B, C and DD
A, B and CQuestion 19
Logical Reasoning
Eight persons, namely Arvind, Kunal, Nidhi, Pawan, Sahil, Tanya, Tanmay and Sunita, are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Nidhi is sitting second to the right of Sahil. Kunal is sitting second to the right of Pawan. Tanmay is sitting third to the left of Pawan. Sunita is sitting to the immediate left of Tanmay and to the right of Arvind. Tanya is sitting third to the right of Arvind. Who is sitting between Nidhi and Sahil?
A
TanmayB
KunalC
TanyaD
PawanQuestion 20
Logical Reasoning
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. W _ A T _ W X _ _ Q _ _ A T Q
A
X Q A T W XB
A Q A T W XC
X Q A Q W XD
X Q A T W AQuestion 21
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. LGS : QHX :: NDP : ?
A
TEVB
SEUC
TIUD
SIUQuestion 22
GK
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) declared the Saffron Heritage of Kashmir a 'Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System' (GIAHS) in the year _______.
A
2010B
2009C
2011D
2008Question 23
GK
Which among the following comes first in the chronological order?
A
Beginning of Gupta EraB
Beginning of Saka EraC
Accession of Harsha VardhanaD
Death of AlexanderQuestion 24
GK
With which sport is Dingko Singh associated?
A
FootballB
SwimmingC
BoxingD
JavelinQuestion 25
GK
On 15 August 2021, a team of people with disabilities undertook an expedition to Siachen Glacier to create a new World Record for the largest team if people with disabilities to reach the world's highest battlefield as part of '_________'.
A
Operation White SeaB
Operation Black TornadoC
Operation Red BullD
Operation Blue FreedomQuestion 26
GK
Which type of soil retains the maximum amount of water?
A
ClayB
SandC
SiltD
LoamQuestion 27
GK
Who among the following has become the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar?
A
Renu DeviB
Aparna YadavC
Kiran BediD
Anju BalaQuestion 28
GK
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a sound wave?
A
SpeedB
AmplitudeC
FrequencyD
CompressionQuestion 29
GK
A newly discovered bright green viper snake species found in the forests of ________ has been named after Salazar Slytherin.
A
Tamil NaduB
Himachal PradeshC
Arunachal PradeshD
KeralaQuestion 30
GK
Who among the following is the author of the book 'The Insider'?
A
PV Narasimha RaoB
Oscar FernandesC
K Natwar SinghD
Manmohan SinghQuestion 31
GK
Hurka Baul is a dance form prevalent in the state of ________.
A
Uttar PradeshB
ChhattisgarhC
JharkhandD
UttarakhandQuestion 32
GK
Which of the following was NOT a port town of the Indus Valley Civilisation?
A
KhirasaraB
RakhigrahiC
BalakotD
LothalQuestion 33
GK
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was described as the ________by Valentine Chirol.
A
Father of Indian unrestB
Man of PeaceC
Grand Old Man of IndiaD
Father of Revolutionary ThoughtsQuestion 34
GK
As per which Article of the Indian Constitution can the President pardon a death sentence?
A
Article 25B
Article 75C
Article 72D
Article 78Question 35
GK
The National Food Security Act 2013 legally entitles up to _________ of the rural population to receive subsidized food grains under the Targeted Public Distribution System.
A
100%B
95%C
85%D
75%Question 36
GK
Which of the following countries will host the 13th Men's Cricket World Cup 2023?
A
AustraliaB
EnglandC
West IndiesD
IndiaQuestion 37
GK
Who among the following at the US Open 2020 became the first Indian in the last seven years to enter the second round of a Grand Slam Singles event?
A
Prajnesh GunneswaranB
Sasikumar MukundC
Sumit NagalD
Ramkumar RamanathanQuestion 38
GK
In which year was the Diwani of Bengal transferred to the East India Company?
A
1789B
1765C
1898D
1845Question 39
GK
Which region of Asia is the fastest growing in human development progress as per 'Human Development Report 2019'?
A
North AsiaB
East AsiaC
South AsiaD
West AsiaQuestion 40
GK
Which of the following statements about carbon monoxide is INCORRECT?
A
It is produced by the incomplete burning of fuels such as petrol and diesel.B
It reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.C
It is a life-saving gas.D
It is produced in high levels by vehicles.Question 41
GK
Which among the following was known as the Imperial Bank of India before 1955?
A
Union Bank of IndiaB
State Bank of IndiaC
Oriental Bank of CommerceD
Central Bank of IndiaQuestion 42
GK
Shri Bhupender Yadav, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, virtually inaugurated a smog tower in _______ in September 2021.
A
New DelhiB
MumbaiC
BengaluruD
ChennaiQuestion 43
GK
Which year is known as 'The Year of the Great Divide' in the demographic history of India?
A
1931B
1901C
1911D
1921Question 44
GK
Who authored the book titled '40 Years with Abdul Kalam - Untold Stories' in 2020?
A
Arun TiwariB
Adamya SahasC
A Sivathanu PillaiD
Vikram SarabhaiQuestion 45
GK
Among the different types of Hindu marriages, the one involving the voluntary union of a maiden and her lover on their own is called:
A
Paishacha marriageB
Prajapatya marriageC
Gandharva marriageD
Daiva marriageQuestion 46
GK
Which bank launched banking services on WhatsApp in October 2020?
A
HDFC BankB
Bank of BarodaC
ICICI BankD
IDBI BankQuestion 47
Arithmetic
A boat takes 40% less time to travel a certain distance in still water than to cover two times of the same distance downstream. If the speed of the boat in still water is 25 km/h, then what is the speed (in km/h) of the stream?
A
4B
5C
5.5D
4.5Question 48
Arithmetic
Pipes A and B can fill a tank in 36 minutes and 45 minutes, respectively. Both these pipes were opened simultaneously. After 20 minutes, a leak at the bottom of the tank was spotted which was immediately sealed. The tank was full in another 15 minutes. The leak alone can empty the full tank in:
A
25 minutesB
30 minutesC
\(28\frac{1}{3}\) minutesD
\(26\frac{2}{3}\) minutesQuestion 49
Arithmetic
What will be the ratio of simple interest earned on a certain sum at the same rate percentage p.a. for 4 years and that for 6 years?
A
1 : 3B
3 : 6C
2 : 3D
2 : 5Question 50
Arithmetic
Concrete consists of 3 parts of lime, 7 parts of gravel and 6 parts of sand. Out of 800 kg of concrete, how much (in kg) is gravel?
A
150B
320C
300D
350Question 51
Arithmetic
The value of \(\rm \frac{45+\frac{6}{7}\ of\ 21-8}{64-\frac{3}{5}\ of\ (28-13)}\) is:
A
2B
1C
10D
5Question 52
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper allows a discount of 15% on the marked price of goods and still gains 70% on the whole. Find at what percentage above the cost price does he mark his goods.
A
40B
100C
70D
60Question 53
Arithmetic
An article was sold at 75% of its marked price and thus gained 25%. The cost price of the article is:
A
₹50B
₹70C
₹60D
₹75Question 54
Arithmetic
₹15,000 was divided among A, B and C such that A gets 20% more than B and B gets 25% more than C. The share of C is:
A
₹5,000B
₹4,800C
₹3,200D
₹4,000Question 55
Arithmetic
Ajay can complete \(\frac{5}{12}\) of a task in 20 days. In how many days can he complete \(\frac{3}{4}\) of the task?
A
35 daysB
32 daysC
36 daysD
28 daysQuestion 56
Arithmetic
The value of \(\rm \frac{\frac{3}{4}×1\frac{1}{2}÷2\frac{1}{4}+5\frac{1}{2}÷3\frac{2}{3}\ of\ \frac{2}{5}}{\frac{4}{5}\ of\ 7\frac{1}{2}÷\frac{3}{4}}\) is:
A
\(\frac{1}{2}\)B
\(3\frac{3}{4}\)C
\(8\frac{1}{2}\)D
\(\frac{17}{32}\)Question 57
Arithmetic
A man travelled from place A to B at 30 km/h and from B to C at 45 km/h. His average speed for the whole journey was 40 km/h. The ratio of the distance of AB : BC is:
A
1 : 2B
3 : 5C
2 : 3D
1 : 3Question 58
Arithmetic
The surface area of a solid cube is 726 cm 2 . It is melted and recast into a solid cylinder of radius 11 cm. What is the height (in cm) of the cylinder? (take \(\pi=\frac{22}{7}\) )
A
3.5B
5.5C
1.9D
2.5Question 59
Arithmetic
The sales price of an article, including the sales tax, is ₹772.8. The cost price of the article is ₹600. If the shopkeeper has made a profit of 15%, the what is the rate of sales tax?
A
10%B
12%C
13%D
11%Question 60
Arithmetic
A number when divided by 65, gives 31 as the remainder. The same number when divided by 13, gives the remainder:
A
3B
7C
5D
9Question 61
Arithmetic
If an 11-digit number 546789x531y is divisible by 88, then the value of (x - y) is:
A
2B
3C
1D
0Question 62
Arithmetic
20 persons were engaged to complete a work in 8 days. Due to COVID 19 infection, 4 persons left the job after 4 days. The total number of days required to complete the work is:
A
12B
9C
11D
10Question 63
Arithmetic
A man borrowed ₹50,000 for 2 years at a rate of 2% on compound interest. The difference in the amount at the end of the first year and that at the end of the second year is:
A
₹1,050B
₹1,020C
₹1,030D
₹1,040Question 64
Arithmetic
The marked price of an article is ₹500. After giving three successive discounts of x%, 20% and x%, it is sold for ₹309.76. What is the value of x?
A
10B
15C
12D
16Question 65
Arithmetic
A rectangular field is of the dimensions 20 m length and 10 m breadth. If the length is increased by 10% and the breadth is decreased by 20%, then the ratio of the old area to the new area will be:
A
22 : 25B
3 : 2C
25 : 22D
4 : 5Question 66
Arithmetic
Six years ago, the average age of A, B and C was 29 years. Eight years ago, the average age of A ad C was 27 years. What is the present age (in years) of B?
A
34B
36C
31D
35Question 67
Arithmetic
The average weight of 20 girls in a school was 52 kg. Two new students of weight 54 kg and 50 kg were admitted. The ratio of this new average to the old one is:
A
21 : 22B
1 : 1C
24 : 25D
14 : 13Question 68
Arithmetic
A sum of ₹600 becomes ₹850 in 3 years at simple interest. The rate percent is:
A
7.5%B
6%C
\(\frac{125}{9}\) %D
\(\frac{21}{4}\) %Question 69
Arithmetic
Mr. Ram gave 60% of the money he had to his wife. He also gave equal amounts to his three children, that is, each one got 20% of the remaining amount after giving to his wife. Three-fifths of the amount now left was spent on miscellaneous items and the remaining amount of ₹9,600 was deposited in the bank. How much money (in ₹) did Mr. Ram gave to his wife?
A
90,000B
80,000C
1,20,000D
1,50,000Question 70
Arithmetic
If the difference between 40% of a number and 30% of the same number is 70, then the number is:
A
800B
600C
700D
750Question 71
Arithmetic
The cost price of an article is ₹2,250, which is 25% below the marked price. If the article is sold at 15% discount, what profit per cent is made on the transaction?
A
6.25%B
13.33%C
8.67%D
11.25%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 book is well-written but there is few boring patches in it.
A
are little boring patchesB
are some boring patchesC
No substitution requiredD
are a certain boring patchesQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Emerge
A
DisappearB
DeriveC
SurfaceD
AriseQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Ordinary and dull
A
FamiliarB
ShallowC
CallousD
MundaneQuestion 75
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. There was a huge demand for entry tickets at the ________.
A
venomB
ventC
venueD
ventureQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Cunning
A
UnusualB
PrudentC
ShrewdD
StrayQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To go round in circles
A
To be unable to draw a circle properlyB
To run round a circular stadium very fastC
To waste one's time and energy doing trivial thingsD
To play a game which makes you run a lotQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
VersatileB
VoluntereC
MercenaryD
ContingencyQuestion 79
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I work mainly in the computer department, / who is / the smallest department / in the University.
A
who isB
the smallest departmentC
I work mainly in the computer departmentD
in the UniversityQuestion 80
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. One boy was ________ inside when the building caught fire.
A
savedB
capturedC
trappedD
grippedQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Resist
A
AllowB
CurbC
SufferD
DefyQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. The snow melts in the warm of spring.
A
by the warmingB
No improvement requiredC
in the warmthD
with warmQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To blow one's own horn
A
To become angryB
To praise oneselfC
To breathe deeplyD
To calm oneselfQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The practice of having more than one husband or wife at the same time
A
PolygonB
PolymorphismC
PolygenesisD
PolygamyQuestion 85
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'. Mr. Mohan Rao has been attacked on his conservative ideas about women.
A
No substitution requiredB
attacking for his conservativeC
attack from his conservativeD
attacked for his conservativeQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Group of stars
A
ConstellationB
ChainC
CollectionD
CongregationQuestion 87
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. My friend asked me to ________ him a thousand rupees.
A
extendB
lendC
supplyD
affordQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the give word. Shuffle
A
StandB
ErectC
StaggerD
OrderQuestion 89
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I wish / I helped him / with his homework / last night.
A
I helped himB
last nightC
with his homeworkD
I wishQuestion 90
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. I did not like the place as it was too noise and polluted.
A
and pollutedB
as it wasC
did not likeD
too noiseQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
ReligiousB
WhineC
MutualD
LaurallQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A
casualB
decisiveC
seriousD
graveQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A
constructsB
nourishesC
obstructsD
comprisesQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A
beerB
procureC
garnerD
bearQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A
affectedB
aeratedC
effectedD
deflectedQuestion 96
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A
demolitionB
damageC
distractionD
defiance