SSC-GD 2021 Questions

8 Dec 2021 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Two train tickets from station A to B and three tickets from station A to C cost ₹8,750, but three tickets from station A to B and two tickets from station A to C cost ₹9,825. What are the fares for stations B and C from station A?

A
₹2,255 and ₹1,635
B
₹2,395 and ₹1,320
C
₹1,965 and ₹1,890
D
₹2,320 and ₹1,395
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 7, 14, 25, 45, 81, ?, 239

A
111
B
205
C
142
D
95
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

P, Q, R, S, T and U are six friends. They are sitting in a row facing south. P is sitting to the immediate left of R and second to the right of S. T is sitting to the immediate right of R. U is sitting second to the left of R. Q is sitting to the immediate left of S. Who is sitting at the extreme right end of the row?

A
T
B
U
C
R
D
Q
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

If the signs ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged and the numbers ‘6’ and ‘5’ are interchanged, then what will be the value of the following expression? 48 × 5 + 9 ÷ 6 − (32 − 7) + 9

A
86
B
44
C
37
D
57
Question 5
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. 144 : 14 :: 81 : ?

A
11
B
9
C
65
D
15
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, DERMATOLOGY is coded as 10, and MAXIMUM is coded as 6. How will NOCTURNAL be coded in that language?

A
8
B
7
C
10
D
9
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘PHARMACEUTICAL’ is written as ‘QGBQNZDDVSJBBK’. How will ‘ELECTRONIC’ be written in that language?

A
FKFBUQPMJB
B
FKFBUOPMIB
C
FKEBUQPMKB
D
FKFUBPOMIB
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

K is the son of R. V is the wife of J's son. H is K's son. M is the daughter of J. K is the brother of M. How is H related to R?

A
Maternal grandson
B
Son
C
Nephew
D
Paternal grandson
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. _ B I R _ I R B _

A
CBH
B
RBI
C
HIG
D
TIC
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 25 49 144 36 64 196 121 225 ?

A
652
B
576
C
676
D
346
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. LOCK, MMFG, NKIC, OILY, ?

A
PHPU
B
PGOU
C
PGOV
D
PHPV
Question 12
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. School 2. Stress 3. Source 4. Secure 5. Sweet

A
1, 3, 5, 2, 4
B
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
C
1, 4, 3, 2, 5
D
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

Select the dice that can be formed by folding the given sheet along the lines.

A
Only C and B
B
Only D
C
Only A and B
D
Only A and D
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster.

A
TYDI
B
AFKP
C
GKOV
D
KPUZ
Question 15
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: All wells are canals. All canals are rivers. Conclusions: I) Some canals are wells. II) Some rivers are wells.

A
Only conclusion I follows
B
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
C
Both conclusions I and II follow
D
Only conclusion II follows
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

How many rectangles are there in the following figure?

A
7
B
8
C
6
D
9
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 42, 24, 34, 43, ?, 89

A
78
B
86
C
98
D
53
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

‘Numismatics’ is related to ‘Coins’ in the same way as ‘Orography’ is related to ‘_______’.

A
Mountains
B
Shells
C
Fossils
D
Eggs
Question 19
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. SLOWER : SFXPMT :: MEAGRE : ?

A
GSHBFO
B
FSHBFN
C
FSHNFC
D
FBHTFN
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

Six children, Anand, Badri, Chaya, Dhruv, Srikar and Umesh are standing in a line, facing north. Umesh is standing second to the right of Srikar and to the immediate left of Chaya. Badri is between Dhruv and Chaya. Who is standing fourth to the left of Dhruv?

A
Chaya
B
Srikar
C
Umesh
D
Anand
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, PLACE is written as QMZDD, and BEAUTY is written as CDZTUZ. How will MANSION be written in that language?

A
NAMSNOI
B
NZOTHNO
C
NBOTJPO
D
NOISNAM
Question 22
GK

Section 20 of the ______ gives every person with mental illness a right to live with dignity.

A
Indian Penal Code, 1860
B
Mental Health Act, 1987
C
Mental Healthcare Act, 2017
D
National Medical Commission Act, 2019
Question 23
GK

In September 2020, Vodafone and ______ announced their new unified brand identity by renaming all their products under a new name.

A
Idea
B
Airtel
C
BSNL
D
Reliance
Question 24
GK

Which of the following projects was launched in November 2020 to combat the rising air pollution in Gurugram?

A
Combat pollution
B
Fight Air Pollution
C
Clean Air
D
Project Air Care
Question 25
GK

In which of the following years did the Mughal emperor Akbar die?

A
1540
B
1666
C
1789
D
1605
Question 26
GK

‘Ankiya Nats’ are one-act plays distinct to the culture of ______.

A
Bihar
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Odisha
D
Assam
Question 27
GK

In which of the following states is the Nahargarh Fort located?

A
Gujarat
B
Rajasthan
C
Punjab
D
Maharashtra
Question 28
GK

The rate of change in the velocity of an object per unit time is referred as ________.

A
average speed
B
average velocity
C
acceleration
D
motion
Question 29
GK

The Constitution of a country serves many purposes. Which of the following may NOT be one?

A
It serves as a set of rules and principles on which the country can be governed.
B
It agrees on certain ideals the country should uphold.
C
It tells us the fundamental nature of our society.
D
It includes that the country should uphold a Presidential form of government.
Question 30
GK

Farah Khan won the award for 'Best Choreography' at the Filmfare Awards 2021 for the film _______.

A
Chhapaak
B
Malang
C
Dil Bechara
D
Thappad
Question 31
GK

Which of the following was a system of indigo cultivation in British India?

A
Bali
B
Zabt
C
Nij
D
Vanikpath
Question 32
GK

PV Sindhu won the bronze medal in the Badminton Women's singles category at the Olympics held in Tokyo in 2021 by beating ______.

A
Sarosi Laura
B
He Bing Jiao
C
Kim Ga-eun
D
Gaitan Haramara
Question 33
GK

‘Mahaweli Ganga’ is the longest river of _______.

A
Sri Lanka
B
Nepal
C
Pakistan
D
Bhutan
Question 34
GK

In September 2021, a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court ruled that the _______ of the temple is/are the owner/s of the land attached to it.

A
trustees
B
presiding deity
C
trust
D
priest
Question 35
GK

The scientific study of different aspects of plants is called ________.

A
bryology
B
biotechnology
C
zoology
D
botany
Question 36
GK

As of November 2020, who among the following is one of the International Olympic Committee members from India?

A
Nita Ambani
B
PT Usha
C
Mukesh Ambani
D
Milkha Singh
Question 37
GK

Houses of the Indus Valley Civilisation generally had rooms built around a _______.

A
fireplace
B
well
C
courtyard
D
water tank
Question 38
GK

What is ‘Issue Price’?

A
It is the same price as the market price.
B
It is a price lower than the market price.
C
It is a price fixed by the farmer.
D
It is a price higher than the market price.
Question 39
GK

India defeated ______ to win the men's hockey bronze medal at the Olympic Games held in Tokyo in 2021.

A
Australia
B
Belgium
C
Argentina
D
Germany
Question 40
GK

________ is the study of the size, territorial distribution and composition of population and how population changes over time due to births, deaths, migration and ageing.

A
Phycology
B
Demography
C
Pomology
D
Kalology
Question 41
GK

According to ‘ADB (Asian Development Bank) Annual Report 2018’ how many countries are the members of ADB?

A
49
B
87
C
37
D
68
Question 42
GK

The All-India Muslim League was formed at Dacca. Which of the following statements about it is NOT true?

A
The League did not support the partition of Bengal.
B
The League was formed in 1906.
C
It desired separate electorates for the Muslims.
D
It was formed by a group of Muslim landlords and nawabs.
Question 43
GK

Union Budget 2020-21 envisages to create a ‘future ready’ railway system by the year _______.

A
2040
B
2025
C
2035
D
2030
Question 44
GK

Which of the following statements about the Great Indian Desert is INCORRECT?

A
It is also called Thar Desert.
B
The vegetation cover is low, with thorny bushes.
C
The Padma is a prominent river of the region.
D
It is the largest desert in India.
Question 45
GK

Which of the following scientific research institutes topped in the National Ranking Index 2020?

A
IIT Madras
B
CSIR
C
IISC Bangalore
D
IIT Bombay
Question 46
GK

Which of the following personalities won the Jnanpith Award in 2019?

A
Dr Raghuveer Chaudhari
B
Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri
C
Chandrashekhara Kambara
D
Dr ONV Kurup
Question 47
Arithmetic

If sum of ₹8,000 invested at 10% per annum interest compounded half-yearly, amounts to ₹9,261, then what is the time period?

A
3 years
B
2 \(1\over2\)  years
C
2 years
D
1 \(1\over2\)  years
Question 48
Arithmetic

The average of 25 observations is 50. If the average of the first 13 observations is 40 and that of the last 13 observations is 58, then what is the 13 th observation?

A
20
B
26
C
24
D
30
Question 49
Arithmetic

The marked price of a saree is ₹1,800 and the successive discounts offered by a textile shop is 10% and 20%. Calculate the selling price of the saree.

A
₹1,254
B
₹1,365
C
₹1,300
D
₹1,296
Question 50
Arithmetic

If P earns 33 \(1\over3\) % less than Q, then how much per cent does Q earn more than P?

A
50%
B
60%
C
28%
D
45%
Question 51
Arithmetic

Two cyclists start from the same place in opposite directions. One goes towards north at a speed of 14 km/h and the other goes towards south at a speed of 24 km/h. What time will they take to be 47.5 km apart?

A
1 \(1\over4\) h
B
1 \(2\over3\) h
C
1 \(1\over3\) h
D
1 h
Question 52
Arithmetic

The amount of a sum invested for 2 years at 15%p.a is ₹9,982.50, interest compounded 8-monthly. What will be the amount (in ₹) of the same sum at the same rate and same time if the interest is compounded annually? (Nearest to ₹)

A
9,919
B
9,885
C
9,923
D
9,897
Question 53
Arithmetic

The value of \( 6{1 \over 4} \div \left[ {4{7 \over 8} + {3 \over 4} \times \left( {9{1 \over 2} - 7{2 \over 3}} \right)} \right] \) is :

A
6
B
5
C
2
D
1
Question 54
Arithmetic

The incomes of A and B are in the ratio 5 : 8. If A and B spend ₹36,000 and ₹60,000, respectively, then the ratio of their savings is 3 : 4. What is the savings (in ₹) of B?

A
15,000
B
10,000
C
12,000
D
9,000
Question 55
Arithmetic

A train covers a distance in 12 hr if it runs at a speed of 75 km/h. Find the speed at which the train must run to decrease the time of journey by 3 h from the original time.

A
95 km/h
B
90 km/h
C
100 km/h
D
120 km/h
Question 56
Arithmetic

The average age of husband, wife and their child, 5 years ago, was 24 years and that of wife and the child, 6 years ago, was 18 years. Find the present age of the husband.

A
39 years
B
42 years
C
35 years
D
36 years
Question 57
Arithmetic

If 40% of a number is added to 165, then the result will be the number itself. Find that number.

A
225
B
250
C
284
D
275
Question 58
Arithmetic

The value of 72 ÷ 180 × 5 + [96   ÷ 64 × 5 - 25 ÷ 16 × (23 - 29) - 11] ÷ 7 \(5 \over 6\)  is :

A
\(1 {1 \over4}\)
B
\(3 {1 \over2}\)
C
\(2 {1 \over2}\)
D
\(2 {3 \over4}\)
Question 59
Arithmetic

A trader sells an article at a discount of 28% on its marked price and still gains 20%. If he gains ₹10.50 on the sale of one article, then what is the marked price (in ₹) of the article?

A
75
B
87.50
C
85.80
D
80
Question 60
Arithmetic

If the LCM of four distinct numbers is 270 and the HCF of each pair is 9, then what is the product of the four numbers?

A
270
B
196830
C
200605
D
2430
Question 61
Arithmetic

By selling an article for ₹460, Sudha loses 8%. If she sells it for ₹590, then her profit percentage is :

A
15.3%
B
20%
C
18%
D
16.4%
Question 62
Arithmetic

A and B can do a certain work in 22 \(1 \over 2\) days and 30 days, respectively. They started the work together but after 6 days, B had to leave. Then, A working with C and completed the remaining work in 3 days. C alone can complete the original work in :

A
7 \(1\over2\)  days
B
8 \(1\over2\) days
C
8 days
D
9 days
Question 63
Arithmetic

By selling an article at \(9\over11\) of its selling price, Madhu incurs a loss of 10%. If she sells the article at 95% of its actual selling price, then what is the profit percentage (correct to one decimal place)?

A
6.8%
B
4.5%
C
5.4%
D
3.8%
Question 64
Arithmetic

Find the HCF of \(4 \over25\) , \(8 \over35\) and  \(22 \over40\) .

A
\(1 \over700\)
B
\(5\over1400\)
C
\(3\over1400\)
D
\(1 \over2800\)
Question 65
Arithmetic

Find the volume of a cone the radius of whose base is 18 cm and its height is 35 cm. (Take \(\pi={22\over7}\) )

A
35460 cm 3
B
10880 cm3
C
35880 cm3
D
11880 cm3
Question 66
Arithmetic

Lavanya purchased an electric cooker at ninth-tenths of its selling price and sold it at 5% more than its selling price. Find her percentage gain

A
18 \(1\over4\) %
B
12 \(1\over2\) %
C
19 \(1\over3\) %
D
16 \(2\over3\) %
Question 67
Arithmetic

Two men X and Y working together, completed a job in 6 days. If X had worked thrice as efficiently as he actually worked and Y had worked one-fourth as efficiently as he actually worked, the work would have been completed in 4 days. In how many days X alone could complete the work?

A
12  \(6 \over5\) days
B
8  \(1 \over2\) days
C
9  \(1 \over3\) days
D
10  \(1 \over5\) days
Question 68
Arithmetic

The fourth proportional to 4, 8, 15 is :

A
35
B
40
C
30
D
25
Question 69
Arithmetic

The compound interest on a sum of ₹8,400 in 3 years at a certain rate percent per annum is ₹6115.20, interest being compounded annually. What will be the difference in (₹) between compound interest on the same sum at the same rate for  \(1{1 \over 2}\) years, when the interest is compounded half yearly and the simple interest on the same sum for same rate and for the same period?

A
275.75
B
320.25
C
260.40
D
250
Question 70
Arithmetic

A cylindrical vessel of base radius 10.5 cm and height 30 cm is \(4 \over5\) full of water. The entire water is poured into a rectangular tub of length 44 cm and breadth 36 cm. The height (in cm) to which the water level rises in the tub is (Take  \(\pi = {22 \over 7}\) ) (Assuming no overflow of water)

A
\(6 {1 \over 3}\)
B
\(5 {1 \over 4}\)
C
\(5 {1 \over 2}\)
D
\(6 {1 \over 2}\)
Question 71
Arithmetic

A sum of ₹8,052 is divided among W, X, Y and Z such that W : X = X : Y = Y : Z = 5 : 6. What is the sum of the shares of X and Y?

A
₹3,960
B
₹2,160
C
₹1,800
D
₹1,200
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence. My room is always spick and span .

A
bright and well-ventilated
B
used and dirty
C
dark and messy
D
neat and tidy
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Come of age

A
Reach maturity
B
Be too young
C
Earn money
D
Grow old
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An edged, bladed weapon that is longer than a knife

A
Sword
B
Rifle
C
Spear
D
Arrow
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. If I were late on the first day, it will make me look bad for the rest of the year.

A
it makes
B
would have made
C
No improvement required
D
it would make
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Sheet
B
Shade
C
Shedule
D
Sheath
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. You have _______ much but do not lose hope.

A
supported
B
suffered
C
stood
D
settled
Question 78
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’. Aparna will need a bigger bag than I will to pack her things.

A
a biggest bag than I
B
No substitution required
C
a big bag than me
D
bigger bag than I
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A four-footed animal

A
Biped
B
Reptile
C
Centipede
D
Quadruped
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The leader is popular because of his _______ and devotion towards the cause of the poor villagers.

A
listlessness
B
demonism
C
decoction
D
dynamism
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Detailed examination of something complex

A
Analysis
B
Experiment
C
Discovery
D
Invention
Question 82
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The teacher / handled the / mischief child / quite easily.

A
mischief child
B
The teacher
C
quite easily
D
handled the
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Lenient

A
Furious
B
Tolerant
C
Strict
D
Mild
Question 84
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. A mother has / a greatest / influence / over the children.

A
a greatest
B
over the children
C
influence
D
A mother has
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Level (adj)

A
Matched
B
Rough
C
Flat
D
Frequent
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The latch is _______, I cannot open the window.

A
packed
B
jammed
C
crammed
D
congested
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. Having white hair make him look wise.

A
makes him look
B
No improvement required
C
making him looks
D
make him looking
Question 88
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. As the moon came up / over Himalayan peaks I saw / that the road looked / like a ribbon of moonlight.

A
As the moon came up
B
that the road looked
C
like a ribbon of moonlight
D
over Himalayan peaks I saw
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Immune

A
Excused
B
Sensitive
C
Eager
D
Exposed
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Ability
B
Separate
C
Neccessary
D
Definitely
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. Adapt

A
Disturb
B
Reject
C
Adjust
D
Neglect
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
when
B
though
C
then
D
since
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
confused
B
alarmed
C
frightened
D
panicked
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
parched
B
drenched
C
drowned
D
flooded
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
Through
B
Within
C
Amidst
D
Along
Question 96
Comprehension

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

A
worried
B
studied
C
concluded
D
considered