SSC-GD 2021 Questions
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Question 1
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 11, 19, 59, 115, 347, ?
A
697B
619C
679D
691Question 2
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'ROSE IS RED' is written as 'tic ric sic', 'SKY IS BLUE' is written as 'vic ric fic', and 'DANGER SIGNALS ARE RED' is written as 'mic nic tic kic'. How will 'ROSE' be written in that language?
A
sicB
ticC
ficD
ricQuestion 3
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. ATRG : BWSJ :: MQSJ : ?
A
PTVNB
NRTNC
NTTMD
OSWLQuestion 4
Logical Reasoning
The age of Anuj's grandfather is 4 times the age of Anuj. Anuj's grandmother is 5 years younger than his grandfather. The total of age of Anuj's grandmother and grandfather is 107 years. What is the age of Anuj?
A
12 yearsB
14 yearsC
18 yearsD
16 yearsQuestion 5
Logical Reasoning
Which two signs need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct? 63 ÷ 21 – 7 + 28 × 3 = 144
A
+ and ÷B
× and +C
÷ and –D
+ and –Question 6
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. Modification 2. Migraine 3. Midstream 4. Modernize 5. Marvellous
A
5, 2, 1, 4, 3B
5, 3, 2, 4, 1C
5, 2, 3, 4, 1D
5, 3, 1, 4, 2 Question 7
Logical Reasoning
Study the given diagram carefully and answer the question that follows. What is the number of rural government teachers who are NOT graduate?
A
2B
3C
9D
1Question 8
Logical Reasoning
There are seven members, S, T, U, V, W, X and Y, in a family. Five members are in different professions, namely Teacher, Doctor, Nurse, Engineer and Scientist. There are two married couples in the family. S is a Doctor who is married to Y who is a Teacher. W is a Scientist, who is the father-in-law of Y. V and U are the children of S and studying in class 6th and 8th, respectively. X is the mother of T. S is the brother of T, and T is an Engineer. Who is the wife of W?
A
SB
XC
YD
TQuestion 9
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, FAX is written as EGZBWY. How will SKIN be written in that language?
A
RTJLHLMPB
RTJMHJMOC
RTJLHJLOD
RTJLHJMOQuestion 10
Logical Reasoning
Six friends, Ajay, Neetu, Seema, Kavita, Manoj and Vijay, are sitting around a circular table, with their backs towards the centre of the table. Manoj is sitting between Seema and Neetu. Ajay is sitting to the immediate left of Seema. Kavita is not the neighbour of Neetu. Who is sitting third to the right of Seema?
A
VijayB
NeetuC
AjayD
KavitaQuestion 11
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘BATTLE’ is coded as ‘4240402410’. How will ‘KINGDOM’ be coded in that language?
A
2218291483026B
2219281583026C
2218281483026D
2219281483026Question 12
Logical Reasoning
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. FDG, IIL, LNQ, ?
A
OSVB
RVTC
SWZD
OSTQuestion 13
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 1, 9, 36, 100, ?
A
225B
144C
169D
196Question 14
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: No creative is an employer. All experts are creative. All workers are experts. Conclusions: I. No employer is an expert. II. No worker is an employer.
A
Only conclusion II followsB
Neither conclusion I nor II followsC
Only conclusion I followsD
Both conclusions I and II followQuestion 15
Logical Reasoning
'Kabul' is related to 'Afghanistan' in the same way as 'Canberra' is related to ‘________’.
A
ArgentinaB
AustraliaC
BelgiumD
AustriaQuestion 16
Logical Reasoning
There different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one having '3'.
A
2B
1C
5D
6Question 17
Logical Reasoning
Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set. 44, 70, 57
A
32, 50, 46B
46, 80, 70C
34, 68, 51D
28, 56, 112Question 18
Logical Reasoning
Seven friends are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Raj is second to the left of Sachin. Dinu is between Krip and Veer. Dinu is second to the right of Sachin. Raj is fourth to the right of Veer. Rocky is second to the right of Sam. Who is second to the left of Veer?
A
RajB
SamC
RockyD
DinuQuestion 19
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
LQSB
RWYC
RXZD
FKMQuestion 20
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 and the sixth number is related to the fifth number. 48 : 32 :: 73 : ? :: 25 : 10
A
21B
7C
13D
11Question 21
Logical Reasoning
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. K_TQ_KPT_R_PTQ_KP_QR
A
P, K, Q, R, T, RB
P, R, T, P, K, QC
P, K, R, Q, R, TD
P, R, Q, K, R, TQuestion 22
GK
Which of the following organisations announced 16 August 1946 as Direct Action Day?
A
Swaraj PartyB
Oudh Kisan SabhaC
Indian National CongressD
Muslim LeagueQuestion 23
GK
The Indian Navy and Russian Navy commenced the 11 th edition of bilateral maritime exercise called ______ 2020.
A
India NavyB
Merchant NavyC
Indra NavyD
Coastal NavyQuestion 24
GK
______ won the Oeil d'or (The Golden Eye) award for best documentary at the 74 th Cannes Film Festival.
A
Casablanca BeatsB
The Red Velvet UndergroundC
TitaneD
A Night of Knowing NothingQuestion 25
GK
In which state is the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park located?
A
RajasthanB
GujaratC
Uttar PradeshD
Madhya PradeshQuestion 26
GK
In which year did the Government of India launch the ‘Central Rural Sanitation Programme’ (‘CRSP’)?
A
1990B
1978C
1986D
1982Question 27
GK
A compilation of norms and guidelines to be followed by political parties and contesting candidates at the time of election is called ________.
A
code of conductB
clauseC
legislatureD
draft Question 28
GK
The Battle of Chandawar was fought between Mohammad Ghori and Jaichand of Kannauj of the ______ dynasty.
A
GahadavalaB
BactrianC
GuptaD
ChauhanQuestion 29
GK
In how many countries was the international version of the UMANG mobile app launched by Ravi Shankar Prasad in coordination with Ministry of External Affairs in November 2020?
A
2B
5C
6D
9Question 30
GK
The first Indian commercial bank which was wholly owned and managed by Indians was established in ______.
A
1919B
1911C
1950D
1948Question 31
GK
Who is the author of the book ‘Changing India’?
A
Manmohan SinghB
Abhishek Manu SinghviC
Shashi TharoorD
Satyarth NayakQuestion 32
GK
Who among the following cricketers announced his retirement from all formats of the game in November 2020?
A
MS DhoniB
Shikhar DhawanC
Ishant SharmaD
Sudeep TyagiQuestion 33
GK
Which of the following states’ population density was more than 800 as per Census 2011?
A
MaharashtraB
KeralaC
KarnatakaD
HaryanaQuestion 34
GK
_______ are the producers and consumers of the earth’s resources.
A
PlanetB
ReptilesC
PlantsD
Human beingsQuestion 35
GK
The Arab invasion of India 712 AD was led by ______.
A
Muhammad Shaybani KhanB
Muḥammad Bakhtiyar KhaljiC
Nasir-ud-Din Muḥammad ShahD
Muhammad Bin QasimQuestion 36
GK
Which of the following banks was placed under moratorium for a period of one month by the Reserve Bank of India in November 2020?
A
Lakshmi Vilas Bank LtdB
Kokan Mercantile Co-operative Bank LtdC
North Kanara Gaud Saraswat Co-operative Bank LtdD
Shramik Sahakari Bank LtdQuestion 37
GK
In the context of electoral reforms in India, what does 'T' stand for in VVPAT?
A
TextB
TrailC
TrustD
TraitQuestion 38
GK
‘Prayag Prashasti’ was composed in ________.
A
PrakritB
PaliC
HindiD
SanskritQuestion 39
GK
In which of the following states are the mountain peaks Delwara and Jarga located?
A
RajasthanB
HaryanaC
Madhya PradeshD
GujaratQuestion 40
GK
What is the present minimum yearly deposit required under the popular girl child savings scheme ‘Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana’?
A
Rs. 500B
Rs. 2,000C
Rs. 1,000D
Rs. 250Question 41
GK
In November 2020, Indian Navy's fifth Scorpene class submarine ________ was launched at Mumbai's Mazagon Dock.
A
VagirB
KhanderiC
VagsheerD
VelaQuestion 42
GK
In a chemical reaction, ______ reacts vigorously with water to produce calcium hydroxide releasing a large amount of heat.
A
calcium sulphateB
calcium oxideC
calcium chlorideD
calcium peroxideQuestion 43
GK
The United Nations (UN) observes ______ as the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies.
A
30 JuneB
15 MarchC
7 SeptemberD
23 DecemberQuestion 44
GK
Goddess Amba is the presiding deity of ______ dance/drama performances.
A
HarikathaB
TheyyamC
MaachD
BhavaiQuestion 45
GK
Which of the following games is related to the ‘CONCACAF Gold Cup’?
A
VolleyballB
FootballC
BaseballD
BasketbalQuestion 46
GK
Michael Phelps is associated with which sport?
A
Lawn TennisB
BadmintonC
GymnasticsGymnasticsD
SwimmingQuestion 47
Arithmetic
A takes 10 days more than B to finish a task. They both do the work together for 5 days and finish \(\frac{8}{{15}}\) part of the work. How long will B alone take to complete the whole work?
A
15 daysB
16 daysC
14 daysD
12 daysQuestion 48
Arithmetic
The value of 4 × 6 ÷ 4 of 6 - 6 ÷ 2 × (4 - 6) + 4 + 2 × 3 ÷ 6 of \(\frac{1}{{3}}\) is:
A
14B
9C
11D
7Question 49
Arithmetic
A sum of money kept at simple interest amounts to Rs. 820 in 3 years and to Rs. 894 in 4 years. What will be the interest accumulated after 9 years?
A
Rs. 676B
Rs. 666C
Rs. 766D
Rs. 686Question 50
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper by selling 30 articles, earns a profit equal to the selling price of 8 articles. His profit percentage is:
A
\(21\frac{4}{{11}}\)B
\(45\frac{4}{{11}}\)C
\(36\frac{4}{{11}}\)D
\(16\frac{4}{{11}}\)Question 51
Arithmetic
A train covers a distance of 14 km in 10 min. If its speed is decreased by 4 km/h, then how much time will be taken by it to cover the same distance?
A
\(10\frac{1}{{2}}\) minB
10 minC
11 minD
\(12\frac{2}{{3}}\) minQuestion 52
Arithmetic
The ratio of acid and water in solution A is 1 ∶ 5 and that in solution B is 2 ∶ 7. If equal quantities of both the solutions are mixed, then what will be the ratio of acid and water in the new solution?
A
1 ∶ 4B
3 ∶ 10C
7 ∶ 29D
21 ∶ 29Question 53
Arithmetic
In a certain store, the profit is 120% of the cost. If the cost increases by 20% but the selling price remains the same, approximately what percentage of the selling price will the profit?
A
45.45%B
64.54%C
54%D
50.4%Question 54
Arithmetic
Ravina saves \(16\frac{2}{3}\) % of her monthly income. When her monthly expenses increase by 10% (income remains the same), she is able to save Rs. 1,275 a month. Her monthly income (in Rs.) is:
A
15,500B
16,400C
16,800D
15,300Question 55
Arithmetic
The HCF of 767, 1003 and 2773 is x. The value of x lies between:
A
60 and 65B
55 and 60C
45 and 50D
50 and 55Question 56
Arithmetic
Find the sum of the LCM and HCF of the numbers 15, 20, 25 and 30.
A
125B
1500C
305D
50Question 57
Arithmetic
If x 2 ∶ y 2 = 4 ∶ 9 and 2 ∶ x = 1 ∶ 2, then Find the value of y.
A
3B
18C
9D
6Question 58
Arithmetic
If (2x + 3y) ∶ (3y - 2x) = 3 ∶ 1, then (3x + 4y) ∶ (3x - y) is equal to:
A
7 ∶ 2B
4 ∶ 1C
5 ∶ 1D
5 ∶ 2Question 59
Arithmetic
If a shopkeeper gives 30% discount and then 10% discount on a pen which has the marked price of Rs. 500, what will be the selling price of the pen?
A
Rs. 215B
Rs. 305C
Rs. 310D
Rs. 315Question 60
Arithmetic
A train covers a distance of 56 km in 40 minutes. If its speed is decreased by 9 km/h, then the time taken by it to cover the distance of 225 km will be:
A
3 hoursB
4 hoursC
5 hoursD
6 hoursQuestion 61
Arithmetic
The cost price of one toy is Rs. 375. A shopkeeper sells 12 toys at a profit of 20% and 8 toys at a loss of 10%. Had he sold all the 20 toys at 9% profit, then his increased in profit would have:
A
decreased by Rs. 55B
decreased by Rs. 65C
increased by Rs. 75D
increased by Rs. 50Question 62
Arithmetic
Geeta deposited Rs. 64000 in a bank at 5% p.a. compound interest compounded annually. Find the interest earned after 1 year 6 months.
A
Rs. 4900 B
Rs. 4850C
Rs. 4800D
Rs. 4880Question 63
Arithmetic
What is the compound interest (in Rs.) on a sum of Rs. 1,25,000 at 15% per annum for 2 years if the interest is compounded 8-monthly?
A
Rs. 43,475B
Rs. 43,175C
Rs. 41,375D
Rs. 41,475Question 64
Arithmetic
A can complete 60% of a work in 6 days and B can complete the same work in 15 days. They work together for 3 days. The remaining work is completed by C alone in 12 days. In how many days will C alone complete \(\frac{1}{{8}}\) part of the same work?
A
3B
6C
12D
8Question 65
Arithmetic
If the average of the squares of two consecutive odd natural numbers is 145, then the average of the two numbers is:
A
10B
16C
12D
14Question 66
Arithmetic
The sides of a triangular park are 60 m, 297 m and 303 m. Its area is equal to the area of a square-shaped garden. What is the perimeter (in m) of the garden?
A
\(36\sqrt {110}\)B
\(18\sqrt {110}\)C
\(18\sqrt {330}\)D
\(9\sqrt {330}\)Question 67
Arithmetic
An article is marked at Rs. 750. If it is sold at a discount of 16%, then the selling price becomes \(\frac{3}{2}\) times of its cost price. The cost price of the article is:
A
Rs. 420B
Rs. 440C
Rs. 320D
Rs. 450Question 68
Arithmetic
Find the value of 5 × 3 ÷ 3 of 6 - 8 ÷ 2 × (3 - 5) + 3 - 2 × 4 ÷ 6 of \(\frac{1}{2}\) .
A
\(\frac{55}{6}\)B
\(\frac{65}{6}\)C
\(\frac{35}{6}\)D
\(\frac{85}{6}\)Question 69
Arithmetic
The difference between the two positive numbers x and y where x > y, is 25% of x. If the value of y is 15, then the value of x is:
A
20B
18C
15D
25Question 70
Arithmetic
The adjacent sides of a parallelogram are 10 cm and 15 cm. If the distance between the shorter sides is 6 cm, then what is the distance between its longer sides?
A
9 cmB
4 cmC
25 cmD
18 cmQuestion 71
Arithmetic
What is the average of smallest 5 prime numbers?
A
7B
3.6C
5.6D
7.8Question 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. In few words, he expressed his gratitude to me.
A
the fewB
littleC
a fewD
No substitution requiredQuestion 73
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The use of the animal power / is now considered / by many people / to be archaic and inefficient.
A
is now consideredB
by many peopleC
The use of the animal powerD
to be archaic and inefficientQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. India’s secularism and frequency serve as a role model to other developing countries.
A
constantlyB
democracyC
illiteracyD
supremacyQuestion 75
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. Jim Corbett’s books bringing to light the beauty of life amidst nature.
A
beauty of lifeB
Jim Corbett’s booksC
bringing to lightD
amidst natureQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. You must take your medicine ______.
A
constantlyB
regularlyC
usuallyD
commonlyQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Regret
A
ImpatienceB
ContentmentC
DissatisfactionD
IrritationQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Rima declared that she doesn’t have much ______, just two bags.
A
burdenB
luggageC
informationD
furnitureQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Not easily excited or upset
A
SeriousB
IndecentC
PeacefulD
PlacidQuestion 80
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Which route / on the highway / have been blocked / by the police?
A
on the highwayB
Which routeC
by the policeD
have been blockedQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A dog’s life
A
A sheltered lifeB
A miserable lifeC
A meaningful lifeD
A luxurious lifeQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Emerge
A
ProgressB
DisappearC
TerminateD
EvolveQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
MediocherB
ProcureC
MediocreD
MassacreQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Hamper
A
HinderB
LoosenC
PermitD
ExplainQuestion 85
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Bonanza
A
BaneB
BonusC
BrinkD
BumpQuestion 86
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 news are true .
A
No substitution requiredB
news has trueC
news are being trueD
news is trueQuestion 87
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A deep-seated feeling of aversion
A
EmpathyB
SympathyC
AllopathyD
AntipathyQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Animals living in the sea only
A
OvineB
CannibalC
MarineD
RodentQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He ______ to find a second-hand book in a shop.
A
trainedB
achievedC
managedD
handledQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To catch someone’s fancy
A
To catch an infectionB
To dress up fashionablyC
To appeal to someoneD
To imagine thingsQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
FutileB
FurnaceC
FutureD
FurtileQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1.
A
deputedB
destinedC
depletedD
devotedQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2.
A
separatedB
vacatedC
droppedD
abandonedQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.3.
A
becomingB
becameC
becomesD
becomeQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4.
A
readB
wroteC
recitedD
learntQuestion 96
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5.
A
asB
whileC
ofD
when