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 ₹1,635B
₹2,395 and ₹1,320C
₹1,965 and ₹1,890D
₹2,320 and ₹1,395Question 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
111B
205C
142D
95Question 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
TB
UC
RD
QQuestion 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
86B
44C
37D
57Question 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
11B
9C
65D
15Question 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
8B
7C
10D
9Question 7
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘PHARMACEUTICAL’ is written as ‘QGBQNZDDVSJBBK’. How will ‘ELECTRONIC’ be written in that language?
A
FKFBUQPMJBB
FKFBUOPMIBC
FKEBUQPMKBD
FKFUBPOMIBQuestion 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 grandsonB
SonC
NephewD
Paternal grandsonQuestion 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
CBHB
RBIC
HIGD
TICQuestion 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
652B
576C
676D
346Question 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
PHPUB
PGOUC
PGOVD
PHPVQuestion 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, 4B
5, 4, 3, 2, 1C
1, 4, 3, 2, 5D
1, 2, 3, 4, 5Question 13
Logical Reasoning
Select the dice that can be formed by folding the given sheet along the lines.
A
Only C and BB
Only DC
Only A and BD
Only A and DQuestion 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
TYDIB
AFKPC
GKOVD
KPUZQuestion 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 followsB
Neither conclusion I nor II followsC
Both conclusions I and II followD
Only conclusion II followsQuestion 16
Logical Reasoning
How many rectangles are there in the following figure?
A
7B
8C
6D
9Question 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
78B
86C
98D
53Question 18
Logical Reasoning
‘Numismatics’ is related to ‘Coins’ in the same way as ‘Orography’ is related to ‘_______’.
A
MountainsB
ShellsC
FossilsD
EggsQuestion 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
GSHBFOB
FSHBFNC
FSHNFCD
FBHTFNQuestion 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
ChayaB
SrikarC
UmeshD
AnandQuestion 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
NAMSNOIB
NZOTHNOC
NBOTJPOD
NOISNAMQuestion 22
GK
Section 20 of the ______ gives every person with mental illness a right to live with dignity.
A
Indian Penal Code, 1860B
Mental Health Act, 1987C
Mental Healthcare Act, 2017D
National Medical Commission Act, 2019Question 23
GK
In September 2020, Vodafone and ______ announced their new unified brand identity by renaming all their products under a new name.
A
IdeaB
AirtelC
BSNLD
RelianceQuestion 24
GK
Which of the following projects was launched in November 2020 to combat the rising air pollution in Gurugram?
A
Combat pollutionB
Fight Air PollutionC
Clean AirD
Project Air CareQuestion 25
GK
In which of the following years did the Mughal emperor Akbar die?
A
1540B
1666C
1789D
1605Question 26
GK
‘Ankiya Nats’ are one-act plays distinct to the culture of ______.
A
BiharB
Tamil NaduC
OdishaD
AssamQuestion 27
GK
In which of the following states is the Nahargarh Fort located?
A
GujaratB
RajasthanC
PunjabD
MaharashtraQuestion 28
GK
The rate of change in the velocity of an object per unit time is referred as ________.
A
average speedB
average velocityC
accelerationD
motionQuestion 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
ChhapaakB
MalangC
Dil BecharaD
ThappadQuestion 31
GK
Which of the following was a system of indigo cultivation in British India?
A
BaliB
ZabtC
NijD
VanikpathQuestion 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 LauraB
He Bing JiaoC
Kim Ga-eunD
Gaitan HaramaraQuestion 33
GK
‘Mahaweli Ganga’ is the longest river of _______.
A
Sri LankaB
NepalC
PakistanD
BhutanQuestion 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
trusteesB
presiding deityC
trustD
priestQuestion 35
GK
The scientific study of different aspects of plants is called ________.
A
bryologyB
biotechnologyC
zoologyD
botanyQuestion 36
GK
As of November 2020, who among the following is one of the International Olympic Committee members from India?
A
Nita AmbaniB
PT UshaC
Mukesh AmbaniD
Milkha SinghQuestion 37
GK
Houses of the Indus Valley Civilisation generally had rooms built around a _______.
A
fireplaceB
wellC
courtyardD
water tankQuestion 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
AustraliaB
BelgiumC
ArgentinaD
GermanyQuestion 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
PhycologyB
DemographyC
PomologyD
KalologyQuestion 41
GK
According to ‘ADB (Asian Development Bank) Annual Report 2018’ how many countries are the members of ADB?
A
49B
87C
37D
68Question 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
2040B
2025C
2035D
2030Question 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 MadrasB
CSIRC
IISC BangaloreD
IIT BombayQuestion 46
GK
Which of the following personalities won the Jnanpith Award in 2019?
A
Dr Raghuveer ChaudhariB
Akkitham Achuthan NamboothiriC
Chandrashekhara KambaraD
Dr ONV KurupQuestion 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 yearsB
2 \(1\over2\) yearsC
2 yearsD
1 \(1\over2\) yearsQuestion 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
20B
26C
24D
30Question 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
₹1,254B
₹1,365C
₹1,300D
₹1,296Question 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 \(1\over4\) hB
1 \(2\over3\) hC
1 \(1\over3\) hD
1 hQuestion 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
9,919B
9,885C
9,923D
9,897Question 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
6B
5C
2D
1Question 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
15,000B
10,000C
12,000D
9,000Question 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/hB
90 km/hC
100 km/hD
120 km/hQuestion 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 yearsB
42 yearsC
35 yearsD
36 yearsQuestion 57
Arithmetic
If 40% of a number is added to 165, then the result will be the number itself. Find that number.
A
225B
250C
284D
275Question 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
75B
87.50C
85.80D
80Question 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
270B
196830C
200605D
2430Question 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 \(1\over2\) daysB
8 \(1\over2\) daysC
8 daysD
9 daysQuestion 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 3B
10880 cm3C
35880 cm3D
11880 cm3Question 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 \(6 \over5\) daysB
8 \(1 \over2\) daysC
9 \(1 \over3\) daysD
10 \(1 \over5\) daysQuestion 68
Arithmetic
The fourth proportional to 4, 8, 15 is :
A
35B
40C
30D
25Question 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
275.75B
320.25C
260.40D
250Question 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
₹3,960B
₹2,160C
₹1,800D
₹1,200Question 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-ventilatedB
used and dirtyC
dark and messyD
neat and tidyQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Come of age
A
Reach maturityB
Be too youngC
Earn moneyD
Grow oldQuestion 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
SwordB
RifleC
SpearD
ArrowQuestion 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 makesB
would have madeC
No improvement requiredD
it would makeQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
SheetB
ShadeC
SheduleD
SheathQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. You have _______ much but do not lose hope.
A
supportedB
sufferedC
stoodD
settledQuestion 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 IB
No substitution requiredC
a big bag than meD
bigger bag than IQuestion 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
BipedB
ReptileC
CentipedeD
QuadrupedQuestion 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
listlessnessB
demonismC
decoctionD
dynamismQuestion 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
AnalysisB
ExperimentC
DiscoveryD
InventionQuestion 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 childB
The teacherC
quite easilyD
handled theQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Lenient
A
FuriousB
TolerantC
StrictD
MildQuestion 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 greatestB
over the childrenC
influenceD
A mother hasQuestion 85
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Level (adj)
A
MatchedB
RoughC
FlatD
FrequentQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The latch is _______, I cannot open the window.
A
packedB
jammedC
crammedD
congestedQuestion 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 lookB
No improvement requiredC
making him looksD
make him lookingQuestion 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 upB
that the road lookedC
like a ribbon of moonlightD
over Himalayan peaks I sawQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Immune
A
ExcusedB
SensitiveC
EagerD
ExposedQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
AbilityB
SeparateC
NeccessaryD
DefinitelyQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. Adapt
A
DisturbB
RejectC
AdjustD
NeglectQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1.
A
whenB
thoughC
thenD
sinceQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2.
A
confusedB
alarmedC
frightenedD
panickedQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.3.
A
parchedB
drenchedC
drownedD
floodedQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4.
A
ThroughB
WithinC
AmidstD
AlongQuestion 96
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5.
A
worriedB
studiedC
concludedD
considered