SSC-GD 2021 Questions

8 Dec 2021 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, MELON is written as TCSKU and CHAMP is written as JFHIW. How will FAMISH be written as in that language?

A
MYTEZB
B
NXTEBY
C
NZSFYH
D
MYTEBZ
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

When a number is added to thrice its preceding number, and the sum of these two numbers is divided by 5, 13 is obtained as the result. Find that number.

A
7
B
17
C
15
D
13
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

A class has a total of 30 students. Aaditya is at 11 th rank in merit order from the top. What is the rank of Aaditya from the bottom?

A
17 th
B
19 th
C
20 th
D
18 th
Question 4
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
BDHN
B
ZAEJ
C
WYCI
D
HJNT
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Identify the number that does NOT belong to the following series. 7, 7, 21, 105, 730, 6615

A
6615
B
21
C
730
D
105
Question 6
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. FELT : PAVP :: SACK : ?

A
BXMH
B
CXNG
C
CWMG
D
BWNH
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 10, 11, 19, 46, 110, ?

A
225
B
235
C
240
D
234
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. Q _ T J _ Q R _ J C _ R T _ C Q _ T _ C

A
R C J Q J R R
B
R C Q T J R J
C
R C T Q J R J
D
C R T Q J R J
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

‘Hot’ is related to ‘Cold’ in the same way as ‘Heavy’ is related to ‘________’.

A
Light
B
Big
C
Small
D
Short
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. AD, EH, ?, MP

A
IL
B
IJ
C
JK
D
KJ
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

There are eight friends, namely A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H, sitting around a circular table facing the centre but not necessarily in the same order. F, is the immediate neighbour of D. C is second to the right of A. There are only two persons between A and D. E and G are immediate neighbours, while H and F are also immediate neighbours. B is third to the left of F. D is third to the left of G. How many persons are sitting between B and G, when counted in clockwise direction from B?

A
Four
B
Three
C
Two
D
One
Question 12
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 wools are fabrics. All fabrics are soft. Conclusions: I. All wools are soft. II. Some wools are soft

A
Only conclusion II follows
B
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
C
Both conclusions I and II follow
D
Only conclusion I follows
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

When the given figure is folded to form a box, which face CANNOT be adjacent to the face with R?

A
S
B
T
C
U
D
P
Question 14
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. 38 : 6 :: 83 : ?

A
8
B
7
C
9
D
10
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

If ‘H’ denotes ‘×’, ‘J’ denotes ‘-’, ‘D’ denotes ‘+’ and ‘Y’ denotes ‘÷’, then what will be the value of the following expression? 105 J 29 H 96 Y 16 D 84

A
108
B
69
C
78
D
15
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘PAPER IS WHITE’ is written as ‘JH NX TRO’, ‘BOTTLES ARE WHITE’ is written as ‘HN NX TP’, and ‘BOTTLES IS BROKEN’ is written as ‘HN TRO SNG’. How will ‘PAPER’ be written in that language?

A
JH
B
TRO
C
NX
D
HN
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

In a family of seven persons, Abhay is the son of Monu. Nikunj is the son of Anjali. Megha and Shreya are the daughters of Rakesh, who is married to Anjali. Monu is married to Shreya. How is Abhay related to Rakesh?

A
Brother-in-law
B
Son
C
Son-in-law
D
Grandson
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it 16 14 18 58 44 ? 13 8 4

A
44
B
24
C
36
D
40
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, RAMP is coded as 3611332. How will DELL be coded in that language?

A
851224
B
852424
C
810224
D
851214
Question 20
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. Priceless 2. Pristine 3. Prison 4. Priority 5. Prejudice

A
5, 1, 4, 2, 3
B
5, 1, 4, 3, 2
C
1, 3, 4, 2, 5
D
5, 4, 1, 3, 2
Question 21
GK

The United Nations marks _______ annually as World Toilet Day.

A
 17 September
B
19 November
C
16 April
D
14 January
Question 22
GK

Where did Summer Olympics 2020 held in August 2021?

A
Tokyo
B
Be jing
C
Paris
D
Los Angeles
Question 23
GK

Which of the following is defined as 'the point where supply equals demand for a product with equilibrium price'?

A
Market Equilibrium
B
Demand Curve
C
Supply Curve
D
Demand Elasticity
Question 24
GK

Who among the following commissioned the construction of Red Fort in Delhi?

A
Aurangzeb
B
Akbar
C
Jahangir
D
Shah Jahan
Question 25
GK

The 12 th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Summit was organised virtually under the Chairmanship of:

A
Russian President Vladimir Putin 
B
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
C
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro
D
Chinese President Xi Jinping
Question 26
GK

Who among the following was used as a mascot in the Asian Games held in Delhi in 1982?

A
Atug-Bawan deer
B
Appu - baby elephant
C
Kaka - One-horned Javan Rhino
D
Variety - Colorful Birds of Paradise
Question 27
GK

The Buddhist festival 'Sogkran' is celebrated mainly in which of the following Indian state?

A
Jharkhand
B
Arunachal Pradesh
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Himachal Pradesh
Question 28
GK

The 50th anniversary of Vishwa Shanti Stupa located in ______ was celebrated in 2019.

A
Saatchi
B
Rajgir
C
Amravati
D
Sarnath
Question 29
GK

Which of the following states won the first prize under the E-Panchayat Award of 2020 in category-1?

A
Karnataka
B
Rajasthan
C
Himachal Pradesh
D
Maharashtra
Question 30
GK

A system of rules that takes effect when a military authority takes control of the normal administration of justice is called ________.

A
martial Law
B
coup
C
dictatorship
D
monarchy
Question 31
GK

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India directs the state to promote international peace and security?

A
Article 48
B
Article 40
C
Article 50
D
Article 51
Question 32
GK

Which of the following country won the Hopman World Cup 2019?

A
Switzerland
B
United States of america
C
Germany
D
Australia
Question 33
GK

In November 2020, with which of the following banks did the Government of India sign a $120 million project to improve and modernise the transport sector of Meghalaya?

A
World Bank
B
NDB
C
AIIB
D
IMF
Question 34
GK

The _______ Finance Commission was constituted on 27th November 2017 in terms of Article 280 of the Constitution of India.

A
16 th
B
14 th
C
15 th
D
12 th
Question 35
GK

Which of the following crops requires maximum water per hectare for production?

A
Potato
B
Sugarcane
C
Cotton
D
Sunflower
Question 36
GK

Which one of the following passes connects the last south-eastern end of Spiti valley with Shailkhar and Chango of Hagarag valley in Kinnaur?

A
lepcha la
B
Sirma La
C
Chakshchan La
D
the porter la
Question 37
GK

'Life Mantras' is a book written by ________.

A
Subhash Chandra
B
Subrata Rai Sahara
C
Naresh Goyal
D
Ramliga Raju
Question 38
GK

The process of covering the bare ground between plants with a layer of organic matter, to retain soil moisture is known as _______.

A
fertilising
B
composting
C
mulching
D
manuring
Question 39
GK

Who won the Battle of Plassey in 1757?

A
Marathas
B
British East India Company
C
Nawab of Bengal
D
Nawab of Awadh
Question 40
GK

'Theyam' is a famous ritual art form that originated in the state of _________.

A
Kerala
B
Uttarakhand
C
Manipur
D
Jharkhand
Question 41
GK

The Third Battle of Panipat was fought on ______.

A
8 April 1782
B
31 August 1796
C
26 November 1773
D
14 January 1761
Question 42
GK

The genus name of ______ is Cucurbita.

A
Brinjal
B
Tomato
C
potato
D
Pumpkin
Question 43
GK

Which of the following animals does not ruminate?

A
Deer
B
Cow
C
Pig
D
Buffalo
Question 44
GK

_______ is a style of architecture that incorporates elements of Nagara and Dravidian styles.

A
Toran
B
Sanhita
C
Vesara
D
Prashsti
Question 45
GK

The official symbol of Reserve Bank of India consists of _________.

A
Rose tree
B
Palm tree
C
banyan tree
D
Pipal tree
Question 46
Arithmetic

A man bought some toys at the rate of 112 for Rs. 448 and sold them at 9 toys for Rs. 81. Find his percentage gain.

A
100%
B
125%
C
90%
D
120%
Question 47
Arithmetic

Let x be the greatest 4-digit number which when divided by 9, 12, 15, 20, 24 and 72, leaves a remainder 3 in each case. What is the sum of the digits of x ?

A
17
B
21
C
27
D
19
Question 48
Arithmetic

The average of eight consecutive odd numbers, taken in descending order, is 82. What is the average of the first four numbers?

A
78
B
86
C
88
D
84
Question 49
Arithmetic

A sum of Rs. 8,400 amounts to Rs. 10,899 in \(3\frac{1}{2}\) years at a certain rate per cent per annum, at simple interest. What will be the amount of the same sum at simple interest for  \(4\frac{2}{3}\) years at double the rate of interest?

A
Rs. 11,732
B
Rs. 7,532
C
Rs. 15,064
D
Rs. 14,672
Question 50
Arithmetic

Solutions A and B contain acid and water in the ratio 4 ∶ 3 and 9 ∶ 5, respectively. Four litres of solution A is mixed with 5 litres of solution B. What is the ratio of acid and water in the resulting mixture?

A
4 ∶ 7
B
7 ∶ 4
C
11 ∶ 7
D
9 ∶ 11
Question 51
Arithmetic

A person travels equal distances at speeds of 5 km/h, 8 km/h and 10 km/h and takes a total time of 61 min 12 sec. The total distance travelled by the person is:

A
7.5 km
B
7.2 km
C
6.6 km
D
5.7 km
Question 52
Arithmetic

The average ages of Ajay. his wife and their child 7 years ago, was 42 years and that of Ajay’s wife and their child 9 years ago was 38 years. The present age of Ajay is:

A
53 years
B
48 years
C
52 years
D
55 years
Question 53
Arithmetic

A is 120% of B and B is 85% of C. If the sum of A, B and C is \(143\frac{1}{2}\) , then the value of C - 4B + 2A is:

A
-18
B
15
C
20
D
-10
Question 54
Arithmetic

A and B can complete a work in 18 days and 10 days, respectively. They worked together for 5 days, after which B was replaced by C and the work was completed in the next 3 days. How long will C alone take to complete the entire work?

A
54 days
B
48 days
C
52 days
D
45 days
Question 55
Arithmetic

\(\frac{1}{7}\) of a number equal to  \(\frac{2}{5}\)  of another number. What is the ratio of the first number to the second number?

A
15 ∶ 28
B
5 ∶ 21
C
14 ∶ 5
D
5 ∶ 14
Question 56
Arithmetic

Vishal decided to donate 12% of his salary to the PM Relief Fund. On the day of donation, he changed his mind and donated Rs. 4,200, which was 70% of what he had decided to donate earlier. His monthly salary is:

A
Rs. 48,000
B
Rs. 50,000
C
Rs. 52000
D
Rs. 60,000
Question 57
Arithmetic

The area of a triangular field whose sides are 96 m, 110 m and 146 m is equal to the area of a square field. What is the side (in m) of the square field?

A
\(4\sqrt{330}\)
B
\(\sqrt{660}\)
C
\(\sqrt{330}\)
D
\(2\sqrt{660}\)
Question 58
Arithmetic

Aman travelled from place A to place B at an average speed of 75 km/h. He travelled the first 60% of the distance in \(\frac{8}{15}\) of the time and rest at a constant speed of x km/h to reach B. What is the value of x ? (Nearest to an integer)

A
67
B
64
C
63
D
65
Question 59
Arithmetic

The selling price of 18 articles is same as the cost price of 28 articles. The profit or loss percentage is:

A
Profit \(35\frac{5}{7}\%\)
B
Loss \(32\frac{5}{7}\%\)
C
Loss \(53\frac{5}{9}\%\)
D
Profit \(55\frac{5}{9}\%\)
Question 60
Arithmetic

A single discount equivalent to two successive discounts of 15% and 25% is:

A
36.25%
B
26.25%
C
34.25%
D
30.25%
Question 61
Arithmetic

If an eleven-digit number 12389 x 6378 y is divisible by 72. then the value of , \(\rm \sqrt{7x+7y}\) is: 

A
8
B
6
C
7
D
9
Question 62
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper, after allowing a discount of 14% on the marked price of a sewing machine, allows a discount of 10% on the discounted price. If the Selling price is Rs. 3,483, then find the Marked price.

A
Rs. 3,800
B
Rs. 4,200
C
Rs. 4,600
D
Rs. 4,500
Question 63
Arithmetic

A fruit seller sells apples at the rate of Rs. 68 per kg and there by loses 15%. At what price per kg, should he sell them to make a profit of 10%?

A
Rs. 80
B
Rs. 90
C
Rs. 88
D
Rs. 92
Question 64
Arithmetic

The value of \(\left(\frac{3}{4}-\frac1{3}\div\frac{1}{3}\ of\ \frac{9}{5}\right)\div\left(\frac{7}{16}\div\frac{1}{2}\ of\ \frac{1}{5}\right)\ of\ \frac{4}{15}-\frac{2}{3}\)  is:

A
\(\frac{-1}{2}\)
B
\(\frac{-3}{2}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
D
\(\frac{3}{4}\)
Question 65
Arithmetic

The present ages of A and B are in the ratio 14 ∶ 17. Eight years from now, the ratio of their ages will be 6 ∶ 7. What is the difference (in years) between their present ages?

A
3
B
9
C
12
D
6
Question 66
Arithmetic

A can do a certain work in 18 days and B can do it in 30 days. They work together for 6 days. The remaining work is completed by C alone in 7 days. In how many days will A, B and C together complete the same work?

A
\(9\frac{3}{7}\)
B
\(11\frac{3}{7}\)
C
\(6\frac{3}{7}\)
D
\(7\frac{3}{7}\)
Question 67
Arithmetic

The value of \(2\frac{1}{36}\div\frac{5}{9}\ of\ \left(5\frac{1}{10}+2\frac{1}{5}\right)+\frac{3}{5}\div4\frac{1}{5}\)  is:

A
\(\frac{5}{14}\)
B
\(\frac{11}{14}\)
C
\(\frac{9}{14}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{14}\)
Question 68
Arithmetic

A square piece of cloth has an area of 841 cm 2 . What is the length of each of its diagonal?

A
28√2  cm
B
58 cm
C
29√2 cm
D
29 cm
Question 69
Arithmetic

The simple interest on a certain sum at 4% p.a. is \(\frac{4}{25}\)  of the sum in r years. What is the value of r? 

A
8
B
6
C
5
D
4
Question 70
Arithmetic

Shyamlal lends some money at simple interest. He adds interest every six months to calculate the principal. If he is charging 5% interest, what will be the effective annual interest rate (correct to two decimal places)?

A
5.06%
B
9.3%
C
7.3%
D
4.61%
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Pityful
B
Tactful
C
Plead
D
Guilty
Question 72
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. I am wanting / to give Avika / a book on her birthday.

A
No error
B
to give Avika
C
a book on her birthday
D
I am wanting
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Specific

A
General
B
Limited
C
Different
D
Exact
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Preparing for an examination needs good planning and ______.

A
confidence
B
lethargy
C
arrogance
D
mortality
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. I’m going to Mumbai next week. A friend of myself has invited me to her wedding.

A
No substitution required
B
friend of me
C
one of friend
D
friend of mine
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, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. Rajeev has / extended his leave / at one more week.

A
at one more week
B
No error
C
extended his leave
D
Rajeev has
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Amalgam

A
Distance
B
Monograph
C
Mixture
D
Telegram
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Too much of television watching can ______ the thinking process of a child.

A
instigate
B
interrogate
C
hamper
D
horrify
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Concise

A
Abrupt
B
Short
C
Lengthy
D
Fine
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. He suddenly stopped the car and the conjuring of the brakes irritated us.

A
stacking
B
snarling
C
beseeching
D
screeching
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The doctor who specialises in the study or treatment of heart diseases and heart abnormalities

A
Neurologist
B
Cardiologist
C
Dermatologist
D
Ophthalmologist
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An animal that preys on other animals

A
Omnivore
B
Hostile
C
Victim
D
Predator
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A disease which affects large populations at the same time

A
Contagious
B
Epidemic
C
Equinox
D
Endemic
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Odd man out

A
Person with a hereditary disease
B
Person having no knowledge
C
Person who doesn’t fit into a group
D
Person who is useless
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To be off the hook

A
To be close to the target
B
To be trapped
C
To escape a difficult situation
D
To be in trouble
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Difference
B
Reference
C
Conference
D
Presense
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Emerge

A
Arrive
B
Dissappear
C
Flow
D
Rise
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Unemployment has been the most ______ result of recession.

A
obvious
B
Awkward
C
public
D
eminent
Question 89
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Treasure Island is / always been / my favourite book / right from my childhood days

A
Treasure Island is
B
right from my childhood days
C
always been
D
my favourite book
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. The captain and his sailors was surrounding by pirates.

A
No improvement required
B
were surrounding
C
were surrounded
D
was surround
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
awarding
B
allowing
C
acceding
D
according
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
the
B
an
C
one
D
a
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
lasted
B
is lasting
C
last
D
lasts
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
and
B
so
C
also
D
but
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
resulted
B
repeated
C
reported
D
reduced