SSC-GD 2021 Questions

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Question 1
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. CHER : EJGT :: DREN : ?

A
FTGP
B
ESGP
C
FTGO
D
FSGP
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

‘Ophthalmologist’ is related to ‘Eye’ in the same way as ‘Oncologist’ is related to ‘________’.

A
Cancer
B
Foot
C
Bones
D
Skin
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 23, 36, 51, 68, ?

A
92
B
73
C
87
D
78
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'FIRST' is written as 'TSRIF'. How will 'NOSTALGIC' be written in that language?

A
TSONLACIG
B
ONTSLACIG
C
CIGLATSON
D
CGILTASON
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. a _ b _ _ c _ _ b b a c _ _ b_ a c a a b

A
a b a a b b a b
B
a c b b a b c a
C
a b a a a a a b
D
b c a a b b c c
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set. (7, 18, 75)

A
(5, 13, 67)
B
(24, 15, 90)
C
(11, 17, 84)
D
(3, 16, 61)
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. DMGU, AJDO, XGAI, ?, RAUA

A
UDXE
B
UEXE
C
 VEYE
D
VDYE
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

'K % L' means 'K is the brother of L', 'K $ L' means 'K is the husband of L', 'K @ L' means 'K is the sister of L', 'K # L' means 'K is the mother of L'. How is H related to M in the expression ‘X @ P % T # M $ Y # J @ H’?

A
Father
B
Brother or sister
C
Uncle
D
Son or daughter
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

Six friends are sitting at equal distances from each other in a circle and facing the centre of the circle. Diraj is between Pramod and Parthiv. Priyanshu is between Mukund and Laya. Pramod and Mukund are opposite to each other. Laya is to the immediate left of Pramod. Who is sitting to the immediate left of Parthiv?

A
Diraj
B
Pramod
C
Priyanshu
D
Mukund
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

The sum of three numbers A, B and C is 187. B is 1.5 times of A. C is twice of B. What is the value of C?

A
100
B
85
C
102
D
99
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, select the number that will be on the face opposite the face showing the number '5'

A
6
B
4
C
9
D
7
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

If 'East' is known as 'West', 'West' is known as 'North', 'North' is known as 'South' and 'South' is known as 'East', then in which direction does the sun rise in India?

A
North
B
East
C
South
D
West
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘FEAST’ is coded as ‘9842223’. How will ‘CLOSE’ be coded in that language?

A
61518208
B
61518228
C
71618228
D
71618208
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

If ‘+’ means ‘÷’, ‘–’ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘–’, and ‘÷’ means ‘×’, then what is the value of the given expression? 85 – 55 ÷ 75 + 25 × 50

A
150
B
200
C
250
D
300
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Five persons, A, B, C, D and E, are sitting in a line facing towards the west. A and B are sitting together. C is sitting at the south-end and D is sitting at the north-end. E is sitting between B and C. Who is sitting at the third position from the south?

A
A
B
C
C
E
D
B
Question 16
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. 12 : 144 :: 15 : ?

A
250
B
200
C
125
D
225
Question 17
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
OXS
B
GPL
C
IRM
D
LUP
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 6, 11, 20, 37, 70, ?

A
135
B
130
C
145
D
140
Question 19
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. Commander 2. Command 3. Commandment 4. Commemorate 5. Commandant

A
2, 5, 1, 3, 4
B
2, 5, 3, 4, 1
C
2, 5, 1, 4, 3
D
3, 5, 1, 4, 2
Question 20
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: 1. All threads are pins. 2. Some pins are cushions. Conclusions: I. Some cushions are pins. II. Some pins are threads.

A
Only conclusion II follows
B
Both conclusions I and II follow
C
Either conclusion I or II follows
D
Only conclusion I follows
Question 21
GK

Which of the following nations hosted the first Asian Games in 1951?

A
Japan
B
Philippines
C
India
D
Indonesia
Question 22
GK

Which of the following Upvedas is associated with Rig Veda?

A
Dhanurveda
B
Ayurveda
C
Gandharvaveda
D
Shilpveda
Question 23
GK

Which of the following is NOT a property of income to be used to compare two or more societies?

A
Purchasing power parity
B
Employment
C
Per capita income
D
Equitable distribution of income
Question 24
GK

Which of the following hill stations is located in the Middle Himalayas?

A
Kemmangundi
B
Kodaikanal
C
Munnar
D
Darjeeling
Question 25
GK

A person weighs 60 kg on the ground. When his weight is measured in a lift moving vertically upwards with uniform acceleration then the weight of the person will:

A
measure greater than 60 units
B
not change
C
measure less than 60 units
D
become zero
Question 26
GK

Who is the author of the book ‘Obama: The Call of History’?

A
Peter Baker
B
Margaret Atwood
C
Manmohan Singh
D
Harper Lee
Question 27
GK

Marco Polo came to India between 1292-1294 from __________.

A
Venice
B
Bristol
C
Paris
D
Lisbon
Question 28
GK

As per the biennial 'India State of Forest Report (ISFR)' 2019, area-wise _______ has the largest forest cover in the country.

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Karnataka
D
Uttar Pradesh
Question 29
GK

Which of the following tribes celebrates the ‘Kail Polud’ festival?

A
Naga
B
Meena
C
Bhil
D
Kodava
Question 30
GK

Local government bodies for the urban areas are known as __________.

A
Council of States
B
Zilla Parishads
C
Panchayat Samitis
D
Municipalities
Question 31
GK

With which of the following sports was Diego Maradona associated?

A
Tennis
B
Hockey
C
Football
D
Cricket
Question 32
GK

Which of the following instruments is used to detect and record earthquakes?

A
Seismograph
B
Ammeter
C
Chronometer
D
Barograph
Question 33
GK

In which of the following cities is the corporate office of North East Small Finance Bank located?

A
Guwahati
B
Agartala
C
Imphal
D
Shillong
Question 34
GK

Kalhana was an author who wrote a Sanskrit poem about the kings of _____.

A
Kashmir
B
Delhi
C
Vijayanagar
D
Mewar
Question 35
GK

In 2020, Vijaynagara became the 31 st district of which of the following states?

A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Telangana
C
Kerala
D
Karnataka
Question 36
GK

As of November 2020, who among the following was the President of the International Olympic Committee?

A
Jacques Rogge
B
Lord Killanin
C
Thomas Bach
D
Juan Antonio Samaranch
Question 37
GK

In which Indian state are the rivers Tirap and Noa located?

A
Himachal Pradesh
B
 Goa
C
Arunachal Pradesh
D
Sikkim
Question 38
GK

Which of the following is the traditional dress worn by the men and women of Kashmir?

A
Rikutu Gamcha
B
Fanek
C
Mesh sheet
D
Pheran
Question 39
GK

The Chola inscriptions describe land gifted for a school as _____.

A
tirunamattukkani
B
shalabhoga
C
pallichchhandam
D
vellanvagai
Question 40
GK

Which of the following forms the seed coat of a seed?

A
Zygote
B
Integument
C
Embryo
D
Hilum
Question 41
GK

The 15 th G20 Summit held virtually in November 2020 was hosted by _____.

A
India
B
Saudi Arabia
C
Brazil
D
France
Question 42
GK

Which of the following statements is true?

A
The Constituent Assembly elected Dr. BR Ambedkar as its permanent Chairman on 11 December 1946.
B
The Constitution of India was handwritten in English and Hindi.
C
The Constitution of India was framed by a Constituent Assembly set up under the Hunter Commission.
D
26 August is observed as 'Samvidhan Divas' in India.
Question 43
GK

Who among the following is the author of the book ’My Country My Life’?

A
LK Advani
B
Pranab Mukherjee
C
Anna Hazare
D
Somnath Chatterjee
Question 44
GK

In which year was the Economic Survey of India presented as a part of Union Budget for the first time in India?

A
1949-50
B
1952-53
C
1950-51
D
1947-48
Question 45
GK

The first Indo-Pacific Trilateral dialogue, held virtually on 9 September 2020, was between India, France, and _______.

A
The UK
B
The US
C
Germany
D
Australia
Question 46
Arithmetic

A sum of Rs. x is divided among A, B and C such that the ratio of the shares of A and B is 3 : 4 and the ratio of the shares of A and C is 5 : 8. If the difference between the shares of B and that of C is Rs. 312, then the value of x will be:

A
Rs. 4,602
B
Rs. 4,524
C
Rs. 4,680
D
Rs. 4,446
Question 47
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper blends two varieties of tea, one costing Rs. 320 per kg and another costing Rs. 240 per kg, in the ratio 9 : 11. If he sells the mixture at Rs. 325.68 per kg, then his gain percentage is:

A
16.8%
B
20%
C
15.3%
D
18%
Question 48
Arithmetic

Pipes A and B can empty a tank in 15 hours and 18 hours, respectively. Pipe C alone can fill the tank in 6 hours. If all the three pipes are opened together, then two-third part of the tank will be full after:

A
18 hours
B
12 hours
C
15 hours
D
\(22{1{} \over 2}\) hours
Question 49
Arithmetic

The cost price of two articles A and B are in the ratio 5 : 4. While selling these articles, the shopkeeper gains profit of 10% on article A and 20% on article B and the difference in the selling price is Rs. 560. The sum of the cost prices of article A and B (in Rs.) is:

A
5400
B
6300
C
7200
D
8100
Question 50
Arithmetic

A certain sum amounts to Rs. 4,900 in 3 years 4 months at the rate of 7.5% p.a. at simple interest. What will be the amount (in Rs.) of the same sum in  \(3{3{} \over 4}\)  years at the rate of 8% p.a. simple interest?

A
5,147
B
5,048
C
4,956
D
5,096
Question 51
Arithmetic

A person deposited Rs. 8,000 in a term deposit for 1 and a half year, which gives half yearly compounded interest at a rate of 10% per annum. The compound interest will be:

A
Rs. 1,020.00
B
Rs. 1,261.00
C
Rs. 1,250.00
D
Rs. 1,040.00
Question 52
Arithmetic

The average height of 35 students in a group is 156 cm. If 8 students of average height 154.5 cm leave the group and 13 students of average height 158 cm join the group, then what will be the average height (in cm) of all the students now in the group?

A
156.75
B
155.62
C
155.85
D
156.95
Question 53
Arithmetic

A train travels at a speed of 108 km/h and another train at a speed of 25 m/sec. The ratio of speed of first train to that of the second train is:

A
7 : 6
B
6 : 5
C
7 : 5
D
5 : 4
Question 54
Arithmetic

The marked price of an article is Rs. 760. During off season, it is sold for Rs. 722. Determine the discount percentage on the article.

A
8%
B
5%
C
4%
D
6%
Question 55
Arithmetic

When Rs. 176 is divided in the proportion 1 : 4 : 6, what is the difference between the largest share and the smallest share (in Rs.)

A
80
B
16
C
96
D
64
Question 56
Arithmetic

The value of \(7 {7{} \over 15} \div {4{} \over 9} of \left (4{7{} \over 10} + 5 {1{} \over5}\right ) + \left ({2{} \over 3} - {4{} \over 11}\right )\)  is :

A
1
B
5
C
2
D
10
Question 57
Arithmetic

Let x be the greatest number of six digits which when divided by 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, leaves the remainders 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, respectively. What is the sum of the digits of x?

A
41
B
47
C
44
D
43
Question 58
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sold an article for Rs. 1716, after allowing a 12% discount on its marked price. If he had NOT allowed any discount, he would have earned a profit of 25%. what is the cost price (in Rs.) of the article?

A
1650
B
1270
C
1720
D
1560
Question 59
Arithmetic

Four cubes each of side 8 cm, are placed together end to end in a row. What is the total surface area (in cm 2 ) of the solid so formed?

A
1728
B
512
C
1152
D
1536
Question 60
Arithmetic

The ratio between the present ages of A and B is 4 : 5 After 10 years, the ratio between their ages will be 5 : 6 The difference between their present ages is:

A
7 years
B
5 years
C
8 years
D
10 years
Question 61
Arithmetic

The area of the base of a right circular cone is 81π cm 2 and its height is 18 cm. Its slant height is:

A
\(15\sqrt{5}\)  cm
B
\(9\sqrt{5}\)  cm
C
21 cm
D
24 cm
Question 62
Arithmetic

A certain sum amounts to Rs. 6655 at 10% p.a. in 3 years. The compound interest on the same sum will amount to Rs. x at 1.5 times the earlier rate in 2 years. If the interest is compounded annually in both cases, what is the value of x?

A
1000
B
1725.75
C
1516.25
D
1612.50
Question 63
Arithmetic

The average age of students of a class is 16.8 years. The average age of the boys in the class is 18.4 years and that of the girls is 16.4 years, Find the ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls in the class.

A
3 : 2
B
1 : 4
C
2 : 3
D
4 : 1
Question 64
Arithmetic

If the manufacturer gains 12%, the wholesale dealer gains 15% and the retailer 20%, then find the cost of production of a table (correct to one decimal place), the retail price of which is Rs. 1,245.

A
Rs. 800
B
Rs. 1,004.6
C
Rs. 805.5
D
Rs. 735.6
Question 65
Arithmetic

Honey and Junnu together can finish a certain work in 20 days. Honey having worked for 12 days, Junnu finished the remaining work alone in 36 days. In how many days can Junnu finish the whole work alone?

A
62
B
45
C
60
D
54
Question 66
Arithmetic

The value of 5 ÷ 8 of 2 - 10 ÷ 5 of 8 + 6 ÷ 15 × (7 - 4) of 2 - 2 is: 

A
\( {43 {} \over 22}\)
B
\( {197 {} \over 80}\)
C
\( {37 {} \over 80}\)
D
\( {1{} \over 16}\)
Question 67
Arithmetic

The difference between a number and its one-third is 520. What is 20% of that number?

A
165
B
280
C
156
D
172
Question 68
Arithmetic

The LCM and HCF of two numbers are 210 and 5, respectively. If one of the numbers is 30, then what is the other number?

A
42
B
190
C
30
D
35
Question 69
Arithmetic

Two trains running in opposite direction on parallel tracks, at the speed of 48 km/h and 52 km/h, take 27 seconds to cross each other. If the lenght of one train is 350 m then find the length ( in metres) of the other train?

A
425
B
390
C
400
D
375
Question 70
Arithmetic

Sarita expected 720 marks but got 675 marks. She got 5% less marks than what she had expected. How many marks should she score to obtain 90% marks?

A
990
B
810
C
1100
D
900
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. Opinion

A
Fact
B
Proof
C
Truth
D
Idea
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats

A
Roughness
B
Cruelty
C
Coercion
D
Despise
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Venture

A
Neglect
B
Guard
C
Attempt
D
Protect
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Prankster
B
Frawdster
C
Gangster
D
Trickster
Question 75
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The road was / wide and shading / by rows of / tall trees.

A
by rows of
B
tall trees
C
wide and shading
D
The road was
Question 76
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. She is one of / the tallest girl / in the school.

A
No error
B
She is one of
C
in the school
D
the tallest girl
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. The river overflew its banks and flooded the village.

A
No improvement required
B
overflowed its banks
C
overflowing its banks
D
overflew it’s banks
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. It is the teacher’s ______ to decide who will participate in the competition.

A
thought
B
right
C
virtue
D
kindness
Question 79
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Of the two politicians, Trump and Obama, /the later / is more impressive / as an orator.

A
Of the two politicians, Trump and Obama
B
the later
C
as an orator
D
is more impressive
Question 80
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’. This exercise are quite easier to do.

A
be quite easy
B
No substitution required
C
have been quite easy
D
is quite easy
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A fine state of affairs

A
A punishable case
B
A pleasant situation
C
An uncanny situation
D
An unpleasant situation
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Students will be ______ for an interview on the basis of their score card.

A
called
B
asked
C
fetched
D
appointed
Question 83
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’. Some people can only cope with problems by shutting them out of the minds .

A
out of their minds
B
No substitution required
C
out of the mind
D
out of his mind
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Starvation
B
Refusal
C
Baggage
D
Equipement
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Hindrance

A
Deterrent
B
Handicap
C
Barrier
D
Advantage
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. For good

A
Forever
B
For a short time
C
For someone’s well-being
D
Just in time
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Bold

A
Timid
B
Soft
C
Tired
D
Harsh
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Something that is quickly and easily set on fire and burned

A
Scorched
B
Charred
C
Inflammable
D
Blackened
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. A fossil normally ______ only a portion of the deceased organism.

A
includes
B
retains
C
controls
D
maintains
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A geometrical figure with six sides

A
Heptagon
B
Pentagon
C
Octagon
D
Hexagon
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
aerial
B
arboreal
C
aquatic
D
land
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
fond
B
afraid
C
surprised
D
proud
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
smearing
B
adjusting
C
spraying
D
arranging
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
trumpeting
B
grabbing
C
organizing
D
destroying
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
tusks
B
regions
C
muscles
D
intestines