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
FTGPB
ESGPC
FTGOD
FSGPQuestion 2
Logical Reasoning
‘Ophthalmologist’ is related to ‘Eye’ in the same way as ‘Oncologist’ is related to ‘________’.
A
CancerB
FootC
BonesD
SkinQuestion 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
92B
73C
87D
78Question 4
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'FIRST' is written as 'TSRIF'. How will 'NOSTALGIC' be written in that language?
A
TSONLACIGB
ONTSLACIGC
CIGLATSOND
CGILTASONQuestion 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 bB
a c b b a b c aC
a b a a a a a bD
b c a a b b c cQuestion 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
UDXEB
UEXEC
VEYED
VDYEQuestion 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
FatherB
Brother or sisterC
UncleD
Son or daughterQuestion 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
DirajB
PramodC
PriyanshuD
MukundQuestion 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
100B
85C
102D
99Question 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
6B
4C
9D
7Question 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
NorthB
EastC
SouthD
WestQuestion 13
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘FEAST’ is coded as ‘9842223’. How will ‘CLOSE’ be coded in that language?
A
61518208B
61518228C
71618228D
71618208Question 14
Logical Reasoning
If ‘+’ means ‘÷’, ‘–’ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘–’, and ‘÷’ means ‘×’, then what is the value of the given expression? 85 – 55 ÷ 75 + 25 × 50
A
150B
200C
250D
300Question 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
AB
CC
ED
BQuestion 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
250B
200C
125D
225Question 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
OXSB
GPLC
IRMD
LUPQuestion 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
135B
130C
145D
140Question 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, 4B
2, 5, 3, 4, 1C
2, 5, 1, 4, 3D
3, 5, 1, 4, 2Question 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 followsB
Both conclusions I and II followC
Either conclusion I or II followsD
Only conclusion I followsQuestion 21
GK
Which of the following nations hosted the first Asian Games in 1951?
A
JapanB
PhilippinesC
IndiaD
IndonesiaQuestion 22
GK
Which of the following Upvedas is associated with Rig Veda?
A
DhanurvedaB
AyurvedaC
GandharvavedaD
ShilpvedaQuestion 23
GK
Which of the following is NOT a property of income to be used to compare two or more societies?
A
Purchasing power parityB
EmploymentC
Per capita incomeD
Equitable distribution of incomeQuestion 24
GK
Which of the following hill stations is located in the Middle Himalayas?
A
KemmangundiB
KodaikanalC
MunnarD
DarjeelingQuestion 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 unitsB
not changeC
measure less than 60 unitsD
become zeroQuestion 26
GK
Who is the author of the book ‘Obama: The Call of History’?
A
Peter BakerB
Margaret AtwoodC
Manmohan SinghD
Harper LeeQuestion 27
GK
Marco Polo came to India between 1292-1294 from __________.
A
VeniceB
BristolC
ParisD
LisbonQuestion 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 NaduB
Madhya PradeshC
KarnatakaD
Uttar PradeshQuestion 29
GK
Which of the following tribes celebrates the ‘Kail Polud’ festival?
A
NagaB
MeenaC
BhilD
KodavaQuestion 30
GK
Local government bodies for the urban areas are known as __________.
A
Council of StatesB
Zilla ParishadsC
Panchayat SamitisD
MunicipalitiesQuestion 31
GK
With which of the following sports was Diego Maradona associated?
A
TennisB
HockeyC
FootballD
CricketQuestion 32
GK
Which of the following instruments is used to detect and record earthquakes?
A
SeismographB
AmmeterC
ChronometerD
BarographQuestion 33
GK
In which of the following cities is the corporate office of North East Small Finance Bank located?
A
GuwahatiB
AgartalaC
ImphalD
ShillongQuestion 34
GK
Kalhana was an author who wrote a Sanskrit poem about the kings of _____.
A
KashmirB
DelhiC
VijayanagarD
MewarQuestion 35
GK
In 2020, Vijaynagara became the 31 st district of which of the following states?
A
Andhra PradeshB
TelanganaC
KeralaD
KarnatakaQuestion 36
GK
As of November 2020, who among the following was the President of the International Olympic Committee?
A
Jacques RoggeB
Lord KillaninC
Thomas BachD
Juan Antonio SamaranchQuestion 37
GK
In which Indian state are the rivers Tirap and Noa located?
A
Himachal PradeshB
GoaC
Arunachal PradeshD
SikkimQuestion 38
GK
Which of the following is the traditional dress worn by the men and women of Kashmir?
A
Rikutu GamchaB
FanekC
Mesh sheetD
PheranQuestion 39
GK
The Chola inscriptions describe land gifted for a school as _____.
A
tirunamattukkaniB
shalabhogaC
pallichchhandamD
vellanvagaiQuestion 40
GK
Which of the following forms the seed coat of a seed?
A
ZygoteB
IntegumentC
EmbryoD
HilumQuestion 41
GK
The 15 th G20 Summit held virtually in November 2020 was hosted by _____.
A
IndiaB
Saudi ArabiaC
BrazilD
FranceQuestion 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 AdvaniB
Pranab MukherjeeC
Anna HazareD
Somnath ChatterjeeQuestion 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
1949-50B
1952-53C
1950-51D
1947-48Question 45
GK
The first Indo-Pacific Trilateral dialogue, held virtually on 9 September 2020, was between India, France, and _______.
A
The UKB
The USC
GermanyD
AustraliaQuestion 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. 4,602B
Rs. 4,524C
Rs. 4,680D
Rs. 4,446Question 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 hoursB
12 hoursC
15 hoursD
\(22{1{} \over 2}\) hoursQuestion 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
5400B
6300C
7200D
8100Question 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
5,147B
5,048C
4,956D
5,096Question 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. 1,020.00B
Rs. 1,261.00C
Rs. 1,250.00D
Rs. 1,040.00Question 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
156.75B
155.62C
155.85D
156.95Question 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 : 6B
6 : 5C
7 : 5D
5 : 4Question 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
80B
16C
96D
64Question 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
1B
5C
2D
10Question 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
41B
47C
44D
43Question 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
1650B
1270C
1720D
1560Question 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
1728B
512C
1152D
1536Question 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 yearsB
5 yearsC
8 yearsD
10 yearsQuestion 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
\(15\sqrt{5}\) cmB
\(9\sqrt{5}\) cmC
21 cmD
24 cmQuestion 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
1000B
1725.75C
1516.25D
1612.50Question 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 : 2B
1 : 4C
2 : 3D
4 : 1Question 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. 800B
Rs. 1,004.6C
Rs. 805.5D
Rs. 735.6Question 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
62B
45C
60D
54Question 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
165B
280C
156D
172Question 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
42B
190C
30D
35Question 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
425B
390C
400D
375Question 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
990B
810C
1100D
900Question 71
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. Opinion
A
FactB
ProofC
TruthD
IdeaQuestion 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
RoughnessB
CrueltyC
CoercionD
DespiseQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Venture
A
NeglectB
GuardC
AttemptD
ProtectQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
PranksterB
FrawdsterC
GangsterD
TricksterQuestion 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 ofB
tall treesC
wide and shadingD
The road wasQuestion 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 errorB
She is one ofC
in the schoolD
the tallest girlQuestion 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 requiredB
overflowed its banksC
overflowing its banksD
overflew it’s banksQuestion 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
thoughtB
rightC
virtueD
kindnessQuestion 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 ObamaB
the laterC
as an oratorD
is more impressiveQuestion 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 easyB
No substitution requiredC
have been quite easyD
is quite easyQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A fine state of affairs
A
A punishable caseB
A pleasant situationC
An uncanny situationD
An unpleasant situationQuestion 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
calledB
askedC
fetchedD
appointedQuestion 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 mindsB
No substitution requiredC
out of the mindD
out of his mindQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
StarvationB
RefusalC
BaggageD
EquipementQuestion 85
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Hindrance
A
DeterrentB
HandicapC
BarrierD
AdvantageQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. For good
A
ForeverB
For a short timeC
For someone’s well-beingD
Just in timeQuestion 87
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Bold
A
TimidB
SoftC
TiredD
HarshQuestion 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
ScorchedB
CharredC
InflammableD
BlackenedQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. A fossil normally ______ only a portion of the deceased organism.
A
includesB
retainsC
controlsD
maintainsQuestion 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
HeptagonB
PentagonC
OctagonD
HexagonQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A
aerialB
arborealC
aquaticD
landQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A
fondB
afraidC
surprisedD
proudQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A
smearingB
adjustingC
sprayingD
arrangingQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A
trumpetingB
grabbingC
organizingD
destroyingQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A
tusksB
regionsC
musclesD
intestines