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
190
B
466
C
353
D
299
Question 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
292440
B
292330
C
292431
D
282430
Question 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 follows
B
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
C
Both conclusion I and II follow
D
Only conclusion I follows
Question 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
Uncle
B
Father-in-law
C
Brother-in-law
D
Brother
Question 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
6
B
7
C
9
D
5
Question 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
Jenny
B
Shweta
C
Mahi
D
Kartik
Question 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, 5
B
4, 1, 2, 5, 3
C
4, 2, 1, 5, 3
D
1, 4, 2, 5, 3
Question 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
AEI
B
QNV
C
OEU
D
EIU
Question 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
QZWM
B
PZXO
C
PZWN
D
PAXN
Question 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
310
B
312
C
306
D
300
Question 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
569
B
540
C
391
D
442
Question 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
CUTORS
B
OUTRSC
C
STRUOC
D
OURUST
Question 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
SQRMC
B
SRRLC
C
SRQLC
D
SRRMD
Question 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
14
B
17
C
16
D
15
Question 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
81
B
143
C
150
D
136
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

'Rectification' is related to 'Correction' in the same way as 'Eviction' is related to '_______'.

A
Commend
B
Exclamation
C
Sensational
D
Expulsion
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Select the dice(s) that can be formed by folding the given sheet.

A
A and C
B
A and B
C
A, B, C and D
D
A, B and C
Question 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
Tanmay
B
Kunal
C
Tanya
D
Pawan
Question 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 X
B
A Q A T W X
C
X Q A Q W X
D
X Q A T W A
Question 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
TEV
B
SEU
C
TIU
D
SIU
Question 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
2010
B
2009
C
2011
D
2008
Question 23
GK

Which among the following comes first in the chronological order?

A
Beginning of Gupta Era
B
Beginning of Saka Era
C
Accession of Harsha Vardhana
D
Death of Alexander
Question 24
GK

With which sport is Dingko Singh associated?

A
Football
B
Swimming
C
Boxing
D
Javelin
Question 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 Sea
B
Operation Black Tornado
C
Operation Red Bull
D
Operation Blue Freedom
Question 26
GK

Which type of soil retains the maximum amount of water?

A
Clay
B
Sand
C
Silt
D
Loam
Question 27
GK

Who among the following has become the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar?

A
Renu Devi
B
Aparna Yadav
C
Kiran Bedi
D
Anju Bala
Question 28
GK

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a sound wave?

A
Speed
B
Amplitude
C
Frequency
D
Compression
Question 29
GK

A newly discovered bright green viper snake species found in the forests of ________ has been named after Salazar Slytherin.

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Arunachal Pradesh
D
Kerala
Question 30
GK

Who among the following is the author of the book 'The Insider'?

A
PV Narasimha Rao
B
Oscar Fernandes
C
K Natwar Singh
D
Manmohan Singh
Question 31
GK

Hurka Baul is a dance form prevalent in the state of ________.

A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Chhattisgarh
C
Jharkhand
D
Uttarakhand
Question 32
GK

Which of the following was NOT a port town of the Indus Valley Civilisation?

A
Khirasara
B
Rakhigrahi
C
Balakot
D
Lothal
Question 33
GK

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was described as the ________by Valentine Chirol.

A
Father of Indian unrest
B
Man of Peace
C
Grand Old Man of India
D
Father of Revolutionary Thoughts
Question 34
GK

As per which Article of the Indian Constitution can the President pardon a death sentence?

A
Article 25
B
Article 75
C
Article 72
D
Article 78
Question 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
Australia
B
England
C
West Indies
D
India
Question 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 Gunneswaran
B
Sasikumar Mukund
C
Sumit Nagal
D
Ramkumar Ramanathan
Question 38
GK

In which year was the Diwani of Bengal transferred to the East India Company?

A
1789
B
1765
C
1898
D
1845
Question 39
GK

Which region of Asia is the fastest growing in human development progress as per 'Human Development Report 2019'?

A
North Asia
B
East Asia
C
South Asia
D
West Asia
Question 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 India
B
State Bank of India
C
Oriental Bank of Commerce
D
Central Bank of India
Question 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 Delhi
B
Mumbai
C
Bengaluru
D
Chennai
Question 43
GK

Which year is known as 'The Year of the Great Divide' in the demographic history of India?

A
1931
B
1901
C
1911
D
1921
Question 44
GK

Who authored the book titled '40 Years with Abdul Kalam - Untold Stories' in 2020?

A
Arun Tiwari
B
Adamya Sahas
C
A Sivathanu Pillai
D
Vikram Sarabhai
Question 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 marriage
B
Prajapatya marriage
C
Gandharva marriage
D
Daiva marriage
Question 46
GK

Which bank launched banking services on WhatsApp in October 2020?

A
HDFC Bank
B
Bank of Baroda
C
ICICI Bank
D
IDBI Bank
Question 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
4
B
5
C
5.5
D
4.5
Question 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 minutes
B
30 minutes
C
\(28\frac{1}{3}\)  minutes
D
\(26\frac{2}{3}\)  minutes
Question 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 : 3
B
3 : 6
C
2 : 3
D
2 : 5
Question 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
150
B
320
C
300
D
350
Question 51
Arithmetic

The value of \(\rm \frac{45+\frac{6}{7}\ of\ 21-8}{64-\frac{3}{5}\ of\ (28-13)}\) is:

A
2
B
1
C
10
D
5
Question 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
40
B
100
C
70
D
60
Question 53
Arithmetic

An article was sold at 75% of its marked price and thus gained 25%. The cost price of the article is:

A
₹50
B
₹70
C
₹60
D
₹75
Question 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
₹5,000
B
₹4,800
C
₹3,200
D
₹4,000
Question 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 days
B
32 days
C
36 days
D
28 days
Question 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 : 2
B
3 : 5
C
2 : 3
D
1 : 3
Question 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
3.5
B
5.5
C
1.9
D
2.5
Question 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
3
B
7
C
5
D
9
Question 61
Arithmetic

If an 11-digit number 546789x531y is divisible by 88, then the value of (x - y) is:

A
2
B
3
C
1
D
0
Question 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
12
B
9
C
11
D
10
Question 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
₹1,050
B
₹1,020
C
₹1,030
D
₹1,040
Question 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
10
B
15
C
12
D
16
Question 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 : 25
B
3 : 2
C
25 : 22
D
4 : 5
Question 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
34
B
36
C
31
D
35
Question 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 : 22
B
1 : 1
C
24 : 25
D
14 : 13
Question 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
90,000
B
80,000
C
1,20,000
D
1,50,000
Question 70
Arithmetic

If the difference between 40% of a number and 30% of the same number is 70, then the number is:

A
800
B
600
C
700
D
750
Question 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 patches
B
are some boring patches
C
No substitution required
D
are a certain boring patches
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Emerge

A
Disappear
B
Derive
C
Surface
D
Arise
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Ordinary and dull

A
Familiar
B
Shallow
C
Callous
D
Mundane
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. There was a huge demand for entry tickets at the ________.

A
venom
B
vent
C
venue
D
venture
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Cunning

A
Unusual
B
Prudent
C
Shrewd
D
Stray
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To go round in circles

A
To be unable to draw a circle properly
B
To run round a circular stadium very fast
C
To waste one's time and energy doing trivial things
D
To play a game which makes you run a lot
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Versatile
B
Voluntere
C
Mercenary
D
Contingency
Question 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 is
B
the smallest department
C
I work mainly in the computer department
D
in the University
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. One boy was ________ inside when the building caught fire.

A
saved
B
captured
C
trapped
D
gripped
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Resist

A
Allow
B
Curb
C
Suffer
D
Defy
Question 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 warming
B
No improvement required
C
in the warmth
D
with warm
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To blow one's own horn

A
To become angry
B
To praise oneself
C
To breathe deeply
D
To calm oneself
Question 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
Polygon
B
Polymorphism
C
Polygenesis
D
Polygamy
Question 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 required
B
attacking for his conservative
C
attack from his conservative
D
attacked for his conservative
Question 86
Comprehension

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

A
Constellation
B
Chain
C
Collection
D
Congregation
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. My friend asked me to ________ him a thousand rupees.

A
extend
B
lend
C
supply
D
afford
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the give word. Shuffle

A
Stand
B
Erect
C
Stagger
D
Order
Question 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 him
B
last night
C
with his homework
D
I wish
Question 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 polluted
B
as it was
C
did not like
D
too noise
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Religious
B
Whine
C
Mutual
D
Laurall
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
casual
B
decisive
C
serious
D
grave
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
constructs
B
nourishes
C
obstructs
D
comprises
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
beer
B
procure
C
garner
D
bear
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
affected
B
aerated
C
effected
D
deflected
Question 96
Comprehension

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

A
demolition
B
damage
C
distraction
D
defiance