SSC-GD 2021 Questions

6 Dec 2021 • Shift 2

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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
697
B
619
C
679
D
691
Question 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
sic
B
tic
C
fic
D
ric
Question 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
PTVN
B
NRTN
C
NTTM
D
OSWL
Question 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 years
B
14 years
C
18 years
D
16 years
Question 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, 3
B
5, 3, 2, 4, 1
C
5, 2, 3, 4, 1
D
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
2
B
3
C
9
D
1
Question 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
S
B
X
C
Y
D
T
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, FAX is written as EGZBWY. How will SKIN be written in that language?

A
RTJLHLMP
B
RTJMHJMO
C
RTJLHJLO
D
RTJLHJMO
Question 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
Vijay
B
Neetu
C
Ajay
D
Kavita
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘BATTLE’ is coded as ‘4240402410’. How will ‘KINGDOM’ be coded in that language?

A
2218291483026
B
2219281583026
C
2218281483026
D
2219281483026
Question 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
OSV
B
RVT
C
SWZ
D
OST
Question 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
225
B
144
C
169
D
196
Question 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 follows
B
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
C
Only conclusion I follows
D
Both conclusions I and II follow
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

'Kabul' is related to 'Afghanistan' in the same way as 'Canberra' is related to ‘________’.

A
Argentina
B
Australia
C
Belgium
D
Austria
Question 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
2
B
1
C
5
D
6
Question 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, 46
B
46, 80, 70
C
34, 68, 51
D
28, 56, 112
Question 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
Raj
B
Sam
C
Rocky
D
Dinu
Question 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
LQS
B
RWY
C
RXZ
D
FKM
Question 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
21
B
7
C
13
D
11
Question 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, R
B
P, R, T, P, K, Q
C
P, K, R, Q, R, T
D
P, R, Q, K, R, T
Question 22
GK

Which of the following organisations announced 16 August 1946 as Direct Action Day?

A
Swaraj Party
B
Oudh Kisan Sabha
C
Indian National Congress
D
Muslim League
Question 23
GK

The Indian Navy and Russian Navy commenced the 11 th edition of bilateral maritime exercise called ______ 2020.

A
India Navy
B
Merchant Navy
C
Indra Navy
D
Coastal Navy
Question 24
GK

______ won the Oeil d'or (The Golden Eye) award for best documentary at the 74 th Cannes Film Festival.

A
Casablanca Beats
B
The Red Velvet Underground
C
Titane
D
A Night of Knowing Nothing
Question 25
GK

In which state is the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park located?

A
Rajasthan
B
Gujarat
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Madhya Pradesh
Question 26
GK

In which year did the Government of India launch the ‘Central Rural Sanitation Programme’ (‘CRSP’)?

A
1990
B
1978
C
1986
D
1982
Question 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 conduct
B
clause
C
legislature
D
draft 
Question 28
GK

The Battle of Chandawar was fought between Mohammad Ghori and Jaichand of Kannauj of the ______ dynasty.

A
Gahadavala
B
Bactrian
C
Gupta
D
Chauhan
Question 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
2
B
5
C
6
D
9
Question 30
GK

The first Indian commercial bank which was wholly owned and managed by Indians was established in ______.

A
1919
B
1911
C
1950
D
1948
Question 31
GK

Who is the author of the book ‘Changing India’?

A
Manmohan Singh
B
Abhishek Manu Singhvi
C
Shashi Tharoor
D
Satyarth Nayak
Question 32
GK

Who among the following cricketers announced his retirement from all formats of the game in November 2020?

A
MS Dhoni
B
Shikhar Dhawan
C
Ishant Sharma
D
Sudeep Tyagi
Question 33
GK

Which of the following states’ population density was more than 800 as per Census 2011?

A
Maharashtra
B
Kerala
C
Karnataka
D
Haryana
Question 34
GK

_______ are the producers and consumers of the earth’s resources.

A
Planet
B
Reptiles
C
Plants
D
Human beings
Question 35
GK

The Arab invasion of India 712 AD was led by ______.

A
Muhammad Shaybani Khan
B
Muḥammad Bakhtiyar Khalji
C
Nasir-ud-Din Muḥammad Shah
D
Muhammad Bin Qasim
Question 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 Ltd
B
Kokan Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd
C
North Kanara Gaud Saraswat Co-operative Bank Ltd
D
Shramik Sahakari Bank Ltd
Question 37
GK

In the context of electoral reforms in India, what does 'T' stand for in VVPAT?

A
Text
B
Trail
C
Trust
D
Trait
Question 38
GK

‘Prayag Prashasti’ was composed in ________.

A
Prakrit
B
Pali
C
Hindi
D
Sanskrit
Question 39
GK

In which of the following states are the mountain peaks Delwara and Jarga located?

A
Rajasthan
B
Haryana
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Gujarat
Question 40
GK

What is the present minimum yearly deposit required under the popular girl child savings scheme ‘Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana’?

A
Rs. 500
B
Rs.  2,000
C
Rs.  1,000
D
Rs.  250
Question 41
GK

In November 2020, Indian Navy's fifth Scorpene class submarine ________ was launched at Mumbai's Mazagon Dock.

A
Vagir
B
Khanderi
C
Vagsheer
D
Vela
Question 42
GK

In a chemical reaction, ______ reacts vigorously with water to produce calcium hydroxide releasing a large amount of heat.

A
calcium sulphate
B
calcium oxide
C
calcium chloride
D
calcium peroxide
Question 43
GK

The United Nations (UN) observes ______ as the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies.

A
30 June
B
15 March
C
7 September
D
23 December
Question 44
GK

Goddess Amba is the presiding deity of ______ dance/drama performances.

A
Harikatha
B
Theyyam
C
Maach
D
Bhavai
Question 45
GK

Which of the following games is related to the ‘CONCACAF Gold Cup’?

A
Volleyball
B
Football
C
Baseball
D
Basketbal
Question 46
GK

Michael Phelps is associated with which sport?

A
Lawn Tennis
B
Badminton
C
GymnasticsGymnastics
D
Swimming
Question 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 days
B
16 days
C
14 days
D
12 days
Question 48
Arithmetic

The value of 4 × 6 ÷ 4 of 6 - 6 ÷ 2 × (4 - 6) + 4 + 2 × 3 ÷ 6 of  \(\frac{1}{{3}}\)  is:

A
14
B
9
C
11
D
7
Question 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. 676
B
Rs. 666
C
Rs. 766
D
Rs. 686
Question 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
\(10\frac{1}{{2}}\)  min
B
10 min
C
11 min
D
\(12\frac{2}{{3}}\)  min
Question 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 ∶ 4
B
3 ∶ 10
C
7 ∶ 29
D
21 ∶ 29
Question 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
15,500
B
16,400
C
16,800
D
15,300
Question 55
Arithmetic

The HCF of 767, 1003 and 2773 is x. The value of x lies between:

A
60 and 65
B
55 and 60
C
45 and 50
D
50 and 55
Question 56
Arithmetic

Find the sum of the LCM and HCF of the numbers 15, 20, 25 and 30.

A
125
B
1500
C
305
D
50
Question 57
Arithmetic

If x 2 ∶ y 2 = 4 ∶ 9 and 2 ∶ x = 1 ∶ 2, then Find the value of y.

A
3
B
18
C
9
D
6
Question 58
Arithmetic

If (2x + 3y) ∶ (3y - 2x) = 3 ∶ 1, then (3x + 4y) ∶ (3x - y) is equal to:

A
7 ∶ 2
B
4 ∶ 1
C
5 ∶ 1
D
5 ∶ 2
Question 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. 215
B
Rs.  305
C
Rs.  310
D
Rs.  315
Question 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 hours
B
4  hours
C
5  hours
D
6  hours
Question 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. 55
B
decreased by Rs. 65
C
increased by Rs. 75
D
increased by Rs. 50
Question 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. 4850
C
Rs. 4800
D
Rs.  4880
Question 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. 43,475
B
Rs. 43,175
C
Rs. 41,375
D
Rs. 41,475
Question 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
3
B
6
C
12
D
8
Question 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
10
B
16
C
12
D
14
Question 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. 420
B
Rs. 440
C
Rs. 320
D
Rs. 450
Question 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
20
B
18
C
15
D
25
Question 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 cm
B
4 cm
C
25 cm
D
18 cm
Question 71
Arithmetic

What is the average of smallest 5 prime numbers?

A
7
B
3.6
C
5.6
D
7.8
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. In few words, he expressed his gratitude to me.

A
the few
B
little
C
a few
D
No substitution required
Question 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 considered
B
by many people
C
The use of the animal power
D
to be archaic and inefficient
Question 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
constantly
B
democracy
C
illiteracy
D
supremacy
Question 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 life
B
Jim Corbett’s books
C
bringing to light
D
amidst nature
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. You must take your medicine ______.

A
constantly
B
regularly
C
usually
D
commonly
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Regret

A
Impatience
B
Contentment
C
Dissatisfaction
D
Irritation
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Rima declared that she doesn’t have much ______, just two bags.

A
burden
B
luggage
C
information
D
furniture
Question 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
Serious
B
Indecent
C
Peaceful
D
Placid
Question 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 highway
B
Which route
C
by the police
D
have been blocked
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A dog’s life

A
A sheltered life
B
A miserable life
C
A meaningful life
D
A luxurious life
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Emerge

A
Progress
B
Disappear
C
Terminate
D
Evolve
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Mediocher
B
Procure
C
Mediocre
D
Massacre
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Hamper

A
Hinder
B
Loosen
C
Permit
D
Explain
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Bonanza

A
Bane
B
Bonus
C
Brink
D
Bump
Question 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 required
B
news has true
C
news are being true
D
news is true
Question 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
Empathy
B
Sympathy
C
Allopathy
D
Antipathy
Question 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
Ovine
B
Cannibal
C
Marine
D
Rodent
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He ______ to find a second-hand book in a shop.

A
trained
B
achieved
C
managed
D
handled
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To catch someone’s fancy

A
To catch an infection
B
To dress up fashionably
C
To appeal to someone
D
To imagine things
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Futile
B
Furnace
C
Future
D
Furtile
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
deputed
B
destined
C
depleted
D
devoted
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
separated
B
vacated
C
dropped
D
abandoned
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
becoming
B
became
C
becomes
D
become
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
read
B
wrote
C
recited
D
learnt
Question 96
Comprehension

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

A
as
B
while
C
of
D
when