SSC-GD 2021 Questions

7 Dec 2021 • Shift 1

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Question 1
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. 9783 : 3879 :: 1958 : ?

A
9518
B
9851
C
8591
D
5891
Question 2
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: Some actors are choreographers. All choreographers are producers. Not a single producer is a director. Conclusions: I. Some actors are directors. II. Not a single actor is a director.

A
Either conclusion I or II follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Only conclusion I follows
D
Both conclusions I and II follow
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘ORGAN’ is written as ‘QWDLC’ and ‘OPERATE’ is written as ‘QBXWLSX’. How will ‘GENERATOR’ be written in that language?

A
DXCXWQLSW
B
DXCXWLSQW
C
 DXCXLWSQW
D
DXCXSWLQW
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

The sum of five consecutive multiples of 7 is 455. What is the largest number in this series?

A
91
B
154
C
140
D
105
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘SAVE’ is coded as ‘522119’. How will ‘WEAK’ be coded in that language?

A
111523
B
115195
C
523111
D
235123
Question 6
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
ATH
B
RFB
C
DMI
D
CGP
Question 7
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. TUNER : VRRBX :: CLOCK : ?

A
EORZQ
B
EISZQ
C
EROQZ
D
EISZO
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark(?) in the following series. 560, 280, 140, 70, ?

A
40
B
50
C
45
D
35
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

In the following figure, the square represents "lemon", the circle represents "sweet", the triangle represents "fruits", the rectangle represents "sour", and the hexagon represents "oranges". Find the number which represents lemon fruits that are sour but NOT sweet.

A
45
B
18
C
26
D
48
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

Two different positions of the same dice marked with the letters a, b, c, d, e and f are shown. Select the letter that will be on the face opposite to the face having the letter 'a'.

A
d
B
e
C
b
D
f
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs and make the given equation correct. 7 * 8 * 6 * 130 * 2 *3

A
+, ÷, –, =, ×
B
=, ×, +, ÷, –
C
÷, ×, =, +, –
D
×, +, =, ÷, –
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

Jiva is the daughter of Kamal. Kamal has two sons. Adah is the daughter of Manvita, who is the wife of Kamal’s son. Veenu is Prem’s mother. Prem is the brother of Ashok, who is the father of Adah. How is Adah related to Veenu?

A
Granddaughter
B
Daughter
C
Mother
D
Sister
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. KMC, LOF, MQI, NSL, ?

A
OUO
B
VOU
C
OOU
D
UOW
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

Six friends, Neha, Kavya, Gita, Varun, Pooja and Kapil, have different ages. Gita is older than Pooja but younger than Varun. Three friends are older than Gita. The age of Kapil is between the ages of Varun and Kavya. Pooja is older than only one friend. Who is the youngest among them all?

A
Kavya
B
Kapil
C
Pooja
D
Neha
Question 15
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. Subsidiary 2. Subscribe 3. Substantiate 4. Substandard 5. Subsequent

A
3, 5, 1, 4, 2
B
2, 5, 1, 3, 4
C
2, 5, 1, 4, 3
D
2, 5, 3, 4, 1
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word Rubella : Virus :: Malaria : ?

A
Virus
B
Fungi
C
Bacteria
D
Parasite
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 36, 37, 46, 71, ?, 201

A
125
B
120
C
107
D
118
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Six persons, A, B, C, D, E and F, are sitting in a circle facing towards the centre. B is sitting between A and E. C is sitting between D and F. F is sitting to the immediate left of A. Who is sitting to the immediate right of E?

A
C
B
D
C
F
D
B
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 7 8 9 4 2 ? 407 520 756

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘REFINE’ is written as ‘KHOZKL’. How will ‘SOLVENT’ be written in that language?

A
ZHKPRIY
B
YHPJPIX
C
YHJPPIX
D
ZIKQQJY
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. x z x _ y z x _ _ x y z x z _ _ y z

A
x z x y x
B
x z x x x
C
x z y z x
D
x z x x y
Question 22
GK

What does the Jnanpith Award prize consist of?

A
Cash prize of ₹12 lakh, a citation and a bronze replica of Goddess Saraswati
B
Cash prize of ₹21 lakh, a citation and a bronze replica of Goddess Saraswati
C
Cash prize of ₹15 lakh, a citation and a bronze replica of Goddess Saraswati
D
Cash prize of ₹11 lakh, a citation and a bronze replica of Goddess Saraswati
Question 23
GK

Who became the first foreign player to complete 5,000 runs in IPL?

A
Andrew Tye
B
Dale Steyn
C
Mark Wood
D
David Warner
Question 24
GK

Under which of the following schemes has the Government of India launched the physical distribution of property cards in October 2020?

A
Survey of Villages and Mapping with Important Technology in Village Areas
B
Socialisation of Villages and Mastering with Important Technology in Village Areas
C
Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas
D
Socialisation of Villages and Mastering with Improvised Technology in Village Areas
Question 25
GK

GDP deflator is also called ________ price deflator.

A
regulatory
B
exclusive
C
explicit
D
implicit
Question 26
GK

Which of the following countries hosted the 12 th BRICS Summit 2020?

A
China
B
India
C
South Africa
D
Russia
Question 27
GK

Vyom Mitra, which came in the news in January 2020, is a/an ________.

A
kind of space vehicle developed by DRDO
B
humanoid  robot developed by ISRO
C
earth observation satellite
D
drone developed by IIT Bombay
Question 28
GK

In which part of the Constitution of India is the manner of election of the President described?

A
Part VI
B
Part IV
C
Part VII
D
Part V
Question 29
GK

In which of the following states is Kolannalu dance form performed?

A
Kerala
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Odisha
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 30
GK

In the context of waging battles in India during the eighteenth century, which among the following means 'A heavy gun used by infantry soldiers'?

A
Musket
B
Paidal
C
Matchlock
D
Sawar
Question 31
GK

_______, a lawyer from East Bengal, was especially active in the Non-Cooperation movement.

A
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B
BR Ambedkar
C
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D
Chittaranjan Das
Question 32
GK

The Right to Information Act of 2005 extended to the whole of India, EXCEPT _______.

A
Nagaland
B
Jammu and Kashmir
C
Sikkim
D
Puducherry
Question 33
GK

GDP is primarily used to:

A
assess the health of a country's economy
B
assess the literacy rate of the country
C
assess the foreign policy of the country
D
assess the health of a country's youth
Question 34
GK

_____ is an Indian American professional wrestler, popularly known as ‘The Great Khali’.

A
Manish Singh Rawat
B
Satnam Singh Bhamara
C
Paan Singh Tomar
D
Dalip Singh Rana
Question 35
GK

Which of the following festivals of Punjab is traditionally associated with the harvest of rabi crops?

A
Baisakhi
B
Hola Mohalla
C
Maghi
D
 Muktsar Fair
Question 36
GK

Which of the following states in India has gold deposits?

A
Karnataka
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Tamil Nadu
D
 Andhra Pradesh
Question 37
GK

Who among the following is the first Indian woman to receive the Ashoka Chakra?

A
Neerja Bhanot
B
Sarojini Naidu
C
Indira Gandhi
D
Kiran Bedi
Question 38
GK

As per the Census of India 2011, Bihar is the least literate state with a literacy rate of _____ %.

A
66.95
B
67.06
C
65.46
D
63.82
Question 39
GK

_________ is a broad term that includes all chemical reactions that occur in the body.

A
Respiration
B
Metabolism
C
Excretion
D
Reproduction
Question 40
GK

Which among the following is NOT an example of matter?

A
Fire
B
Clouds
C
Gravity
D
Raindrops
Question 41
GK

In the early 1920s, a militant guerrilla movement spread in the _________ hills of Andhra Pradesh.

A
Nagari
B
Palkonda
C
Nallamala
D
Gudem
Question 42
GK

Where is Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary located?

A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Kerala
C
Telangana
D
Karnataka
Question 43
GK

The External Affairs Minister of the Republic of India, _______, chaired the customary meeting of IBSA Foreign Ministers through video conferencing on 16 September 2020.

A
S Jaishankar
B
Rajnath Singh
C
Salman Khurshid
D
Amit Shah
Question 44
GK

During the rule of the Delhi Sultans, making a manuscript required four stages. Which of the following was NOT one of them?

A
Melting gold to highlight important words and passages
B
Editing the text
C
Preparing the binding
D
Writing the text
Question 45
GK

The first Olympic Games of the modern era opened in _______ on 6 April 1896.

A
Amsterdam
B
London
C
Los Angeles
D
Athens
Question 46
GK

The human _______ loses its power of accommodation at old age.

A
nose
B
eye
C
hand
D
ear
Question 47
Arithmetic

A TV is listed at ₹15,000 and a discount of 18% is offered on the list price. What additional discount must be offered to the customer to bring the net price to ₹10,947?

A
9%
B
11%
C
10%
D
12%
E
Question Not Attempted
Question 48
Arithmetic

A cylindrical pillar is 85 cm in diameter and 7 m in height. The cost of painting the curved surface of the pillar at the rate of ₹20 per m 2 is:

A
₹374
B
₹370
C
₹275
D
₹474
Question 49
Arithmetic

Gurpreet went to a shop and bought a sofa. She got a 20% discount on it. Had she received 30% discount, she would have saved ₹1,000 more. How much did she pay for the sofa?

A
₹12,000
B
₹8,000
C
₹6,000
D
₹10,000
Question 50
Arithmetic

A rocking chair was sold at a profit of 10%. Had it been sold at ₹80 more, the profit would have been 15%. What is the cost price (in ₹) of the chair?

A
2,000
B
2,400
C
1,600
D
1,200
Question 51
Arithmetic

A train is going at 1/2 of its usual speed and it takes an extra 60 minutes to reach its destination. Find its usual time to cover the same distance.

A
2 hours
B
1 hour
C
1.5 hours
D
30 minutes
Question 52
Arithmetic

In a class 60% of the students are boys and the rest are girls. If 40% of the boys and 70% of the girls pass in a test and the number of girls who failed is 42, then the number of boys who failed will be:

A
78
B
84
C
104
D
126
Question 53
Arithmetic

The compound interest (in ₹) on ₹72,800 after 3 years at the rate of 10% per annum, compounded annually is :

A
24,996.80
B
24,600.80
C
24,096.80
D
24,069.80
Question 54
Arithmetic

A man distributed two different amounts of ₹45,000 and ₹18,000 among his sons A, B, and C. The first amount of ₹45,000 was distributed in the ratio 3 : 7 : 5, and the second amount ₹18,000 was distributed in the ration 4 : 2 : 3. The difference between the shares of A and C is: 

A
₹5,000
B
₹4,000
C
₹3,000
D
₹4,500
Question 55
Arithmetic

One side of a right-angled triangle is thrice the other and the hypotenuse is 8 cm. Find the area of the triangle.

A
10.2 cm 2
B
6.4  cm 2
C
9.6  cm 2
D
8.5  cm 2
Question 56
Arithmetic

Three candidates, A, B and C contested an election and received 1800, 3300 and 3900 votes, respectively. What percentage of the total votes did B get (correct to two decimal places), assuming no vote was invalid?

A
36.67 %
B
32%
C
30%
D
35.5%
Question 57
Arithmetic

John can complete a piece of work in 6 days working 8 hours each day and Manu can complete it in 3 days working 4 hours each day. How long will they take complete it, working together \(9\frac{3}{5}\)  hours a day?

A
2 days
B
3 days
C
1 day
D
4 days
Question 58
Arithmetic

The greatest number that divides 415, 688 and 825 leaving 7, 8 and 9 as remainders, respectively is:

A
136
B
126
C
132
D
142
Question 59
Arithmetic

The ration of monthly income to the expenditure of a family is 14 : 11. If the monthly savings of the family is ₹13,500. then the monthly income of the family is :

A
₹62,000
B
₹63,000
C
₹65,000
D
₹64,000
Question 60
Arithmetic

A can complete a project in 10 days and B can complete the same project in 15 days. If A and B start working on the project together and B quits 5 days before the project is completed, in how many days will the project be completed?

A
8 days
B
7 days
C
9 days
D
10 days
Question 61
Arithmetic

The value of \(6 \frac{1}{3} - \left[ \frac{9}{4} + \left\{ \frac{5}{4} - \frac{1}{13} \times \left( \frac{5}{2} - \frac{1}{3} \right) \right\} \right] \) is :

A
3
B
1
C
5
D
0
Question 62
Arithmetic

In how much time will ₹5,000 amount to ₹6,800 at a simple interest of 9% per annum?

A
3 years
B
4 years
C
6 years
D
5 years
Question 63
Arithmetic

A sold an article to B at 25% profit, who sold it to C at 20% profit. C sold is to D at 45 % loss. If D bought it for ₹330 then B bought the article (in ₹) for:

A
450
B
480
C
500
D
600
Question 64
Arithmetic

The average of five numbers a, b , c, d and e is 150. If the average of the first three numbers a, b and c is 130, then the  average of the last two numbers d and e is:

A
160
B
180
C
120
D
140
Question 65
Arithmetic

If the cost price is 84% of the selling price, then what is the profit percentage?

A
\(17\frac{3}{{21}}\% \)
B
\(19\frac{1}{{4}}\% \)
C
\(16\frac{3}{{4}}\% \)
D
\(19\frac{1}{{21}}\ \%\)
Question 66
Arithmetic

Find the value of 3 × [5 - 1 ÷ 2 - {3 + (4 - 2 ÷ 2) - (15 ÷ 5 of 3)}]

A
\(\frac{3}{5}\)
B
\(-\frac{1}{5}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{2}\)
D
\(-\frac{3}{2}\)
Question 67
Arithmetic

Find the compound interest on ₹1,600 at 15% per annum for 2 years, compounded annually:

A
₹490
B
₹615
C
₹525
D
₹516
Question 68
Arithmetic

The average age of five person is 28 yrs. If one of them is excluded the average decreases by 2 yrs. The age of the excluded person in yrs is:

A
34
B
28
C
35
D
36
Question 69
Arithmetic

A box contains 25p and 10p in the ratio 6 : 5, amounting to ₹226. Find the number of 10p coins.

A
225
B
565
C
678
D
350
Question 70
Arithmetic

A train covers a distance of 325 km in \(2\frac{1}{2}\)  hours with a uniform speed. Find the time taken(in hours) to cover a distance of 650 km at the same speed.

A
4
B
10
C
5
D
6
Question 71
Arithmetic

The ratio of four positive numbers is 5 : 8 : 12 : 18 and their LCM is 2880.The difference between the greater and the small number is:

A
104
B
124
C
114
D
106
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 ceiling, which had cracks, caved in and several people trapped .

A
were trapped
B
had been trapped
C
No substitution required
D
were trapping
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. GLEAM

A
Slow
B
Dull
C
Shine
D
Fade
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Sunanda ______ me of my school friend whom I haven’t seen for many years.

A
recalls
B
remembers
C
recollects
D
reminds
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Vast

A
Limitless
B
Small
C
Gigantic
D
Huge
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Afternoon show of a film or play

A
Movie
B
Spectacle
C
Performance
D
Matinee
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. On the cards

A
Likely to happen
B
Not likely to happen
C
Written down
D
Will happen
Question 78
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, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. Neither of them have / any experience / in software development.

A
any experience
B
Neither of them have
C
No error
D
in software development
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Regret

A
Repent
B
Repeat
C
Relieve
D
Receive
Question 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. The air in the city is so polluted / that it will be causing / several kinds of respiratory illnesses.

A
The air in the city is so polluted
B
No error
C
several kinds of respiratory illnesses
D
that it will be causing
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Having the gift of the gab

A
Has the best gift
B
Talks well and persuasively
C
Not ready to share belongings with others
D
Possessive in nature
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The company entered the Indian market very late because they did not get a ______ partner.

A
consequent
B
compatible
C
conformity
D
coordinated
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Bliss

A
Sorrow
B
Pleasure
C
Ecstasy
D
Happiness
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. On the last day of the voyage, the ship was caught in a hurricane and the crew abandoned from their set course.

A
embarrassed
B
enhanced
C
channeled
D
wandered
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Ramesh visits his hometown quite______.

A
frequently
B
recently
C
purposely
D
lately
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Mark or substance that is impossible to remove

A
Stained
B
Smudge
C
Incredible
D
Indelible
Question 87
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’. Either the bear or the lion have escaped from the zoo.

A
have escaped to
B
have escaped in
C
No substitution required
D
has escaped from
Question 88
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The students / were tired / after working / at long hours.

A
after working
B
at long hours
C
were tired
D
The students
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Excepsional
B
Intensify
C
Integrated
D
Imperative
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Superior
B
Intermediate
C
Influance
D
Interfere
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A thing no longer in use

A
Absolute
B
Broken
C
Damaged
D
Obsolete
Question 92
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

A
among
B
to
C
at
D
from
Question 93
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

A
overcome
B
memorable
C
memoir
D
eligible
Question 94
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

A
the
B
a
C
No article required
D
an
Question 95
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

A
adventure
B
argument
C
ambivalence
D
environment
Question 96
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

A
astrological
B
biological
C
historical
D
astrological