SSC-GD 2021 Questions
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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
MYTEZBB
NXTEBYC
NZSFYHD
MYTEBZQuestion 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
7B
17C
15D
13Question 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 thB
19 thC
20 thD
18 thQuestion 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
BDHNB
ZAEJC
WYCID
HJNTQuestion 5
Logical Reasoning
Identify the number that does NOT belong to the following series. 7, 7, 21, 105, 730, 6615
A
6615B
21C
730D
105Question 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
BXMHB
CXNGC
CWMGD
BWNHQuestion 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
225B
235C
240D
234Question 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 RB
R C Q T J R JC
R C T Q J R JD
C R T Q J R JQuestion 9
Logical Reasoning
‘Hot’ is related to ‘Cold’ in the same way as ‘Heavy’ is related to ‘________’.
A
LightB
BigC
SmallD
ShortQuestion 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
ILB
IJC
JKD
KJQuestion 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
FourB
ThreeC
TwoD
OneQuestion 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 followsB
Neither conclusion I nor II followsC
Both conclusions I and II followD
Only conclusion I followsQuestion 13
Logical Reasoning
When the given figure is folded to form a box, which face CANNOT be adjacent to the face with R?
A
SB
TC
UD
PQuestion 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
8B
7C
9D
10Question 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
108B
69C
78D
15Question 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
JHB
TROC
NXD
HNQuestion 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-lawB
SonC
Son-in-lawD
GrandsonQuestion 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
44B
24C
36D
40Question 19
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, RAMP is coded as 3611332. How will DELL be coded in that language?
A
851224B
852424C
810224D
851214Question 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, 3B
5, 1, 4, 3, 2C
1, 3, 4, 2, 5D
5, 4, 1, 3, 2Question 21
GK
The United Nations marks _______ annually as World Toilet Day.
A
17 SeptemberB
19 NovemberC
16 AprilD
14 JanuaryQuestion 22
GK
Where did Summer Olympics 2020 held in August 2021?
A
TokyoB
Be jingC
ParisD
Los AngelesQuestion 23
GK
Which of the following is defined as 'the point where supply equals demand for a product with equilibrium price'?
A
Market EquilibriumB
Demand CurveC
Supply CurveD
Demand ElasticityQuestion 24
GK
Who among the following commissioned the construction of Red Fort in Delhi?
A
AurangzebB
AkbarC
JahangirD
Shah JahanQuestion 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 ModiC
Brazilian President Jair BolsonaroD
Chinese President Xi JinpingQuestion 26
GK
Who among the following was used as a mascot in the Asian Games held in Delhi in 1982?
A
Atug-Bawan deerB
Appu - baby elephantC
Kaka - One-horned Javan RhinoD
Variety - Colorful Birds of ParadiseQuestion 27
GK
The Buddhist festival 'Sogkran' is celebrated mainly in which of the following Indian state?
A
JharkhandB
Arunachal PradeshC
Tamil NaduD
Himachal PradeshQuestion 28
GK
The 50th anniversary of Vishwa Shanti Stupa located in ______ was celebrated in 2019.
A
SaatchiB
RajgirC
AmravatiD
SarnathQuestion 29
GK
Which of the following states won the first prize under the E-Panchayat Award of 2020 in category-1?
A
KarnatakaB
RajasthanC
Himachal PradeshD
MaharashtraQuestion 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 LawB
coupC
dictatorshipD
monarchyQuestion 31
GK
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India directs the state to promote international peace and security?
A
Article 48B
Article 40C
Article 50D
Article 51Question 32
GK
Which of the following country won the Hopman World Cup 2019?
A
SwitzerlandB
United States of americaC
GermanyD
AustraliaQuestion 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 BankB
NDBC
AIIBD
IMFQuestion 34
GK
The _______ Finance Commission was constituted on 27th November 2017 in terms of Article 280 of the Constitution of India.
A
16 thB
14 thC
15 thD
12 thQuestion 35
GK
Which of the following crops requires maximum water per hectare for production?
A
PotatoB
SugarcaneC
CottonD
SunflowerQuestion 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 laB
Sirma LaC
Chakshchan LaD
the porter laQuestion 37
GK
'Life Mantras' is a book written by ________.
A
Subhash ChandraB
Subrata Rai SaharaC
Naresh GoyalD
Ramliga RajuQuestion 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
fertilisingB
compostingC
mulchingD
manuringQuestion 39
GK
Who won the Battle of Plassey in 1757?
A
MarathasB
British East India CompanyC
Nawab of BengalD
Nawab of AwadhQuestion 40
GK
'Theyam' is a famous ritual art form that originated in the state of _________.
A
KeralaB
UttarakhandC
ManipurD
JharkhandQuestion 41
GK
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought on ______.
A
8 April 1782B
31 August 1796C
26 November 1773D
14 January 1761Question 42
GK
The genus name of ______ is Cucurbita.
A
BrinjalB
TomatoC
potatoD
PumpkinQuestion 43
GK
Which of the following animals does not ruminate?
A
DeerB
CowC
PigD
BuffaloQuestion 44
GK
_______ is a style of architecture that incorporates elements of Nagara and Dravidian styles.
A
ToranB
SanhitaC
VesaraD
PrashstiQuestion 45
GK
The official symbol of Reserve Bank of India consists of _________.
A
Rose treeB
Palm treeC
banyan treeD
Pipal treeQuestion 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
17B
21C
27D
19Question 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
78B
86C
88D
84Question 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. 11,732B
Rs. 7,532C
Rs. 15,064D
Rs. 14,672Question 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 ∶ 7B
7 ∶ 4C
11 ∶ 7D
9 ∶ 11Question 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 kmB
7.2 kmC
6.6 kmD
5.7 kmQuestion 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 yearsB
48 yearsC
52 yearsD
55 yearsQuestion 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
-18B
15C
20D
-10Question 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 daysB
48 daysC
52 daysD
45 daysQuestion 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 ∶ 28B
5 ∶ 21C
14 ∶ 5D
5 ∶ 14Question 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. 48,000B
Rs. 50,000C
Rs. 52000D
Rs. 60,000Question 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
67B
64C
63D
65Question 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
8B
6C
7D
9Question 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. 3,800B
Rs. 4,200C
Rs. 4,600D
Rs. 4,500Question 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. 80B
Rs. 90C
Rs. 88D
Rs. 92Question 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
3B
9C
12D
6Question 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 cmB
58 cmC
29√2 cmD
29 cmQuestion 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
8B
6C
5D
4Question 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
PityfulB
TactfulC
PleadD
GuiltyQuestion 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 errorB
to give AvikaC
a book on her birthdayD
I am wantingQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Specific
A
GeneralB
LimitedC
DifferentD
ExactQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Preparing for an examination needs good planning and ______.
A
confidenceB
lethargyC
arroganceD
mortalityQuestion 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 requiredB
friend of meC
one of friendD
friend of mineQuestion 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 weekB
No errorC
extended his leaveD
Rajeev hasQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Amalgam
A
DistanceB
MonographC
MixtureD
TelegramQuestion 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
instigateB
interrogateC
hamperD
horrifyQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Concise
A
AbruptB
ShortC
LengthyD
FineQuestion 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
stackingB
snarlingC
beseechingD
screechingQuestion 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
NeurologistB
CardiologistC
DermatologistD
OphthalmologistQuestion 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
OmnivoreB
HostileC
VictimD
PredatorQuestion 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
ContagiousB
EpidemicC
EquinoxD
EndemicQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Odd man out
A
Person with a hereditary diseaseB
Person having no knowledgeC
Person who doesn’t fit into a groupD
Person who is uselessQuestion 85
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To be off the hook
A
To be close to the targetB
To be trappedC
To escape a difficult situationD
To be in troubleQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
DifferenceB
ReferenceC
ConferenceD
PresenseQuestion 87
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Emerge
A
ArriveB
DissappearC
FlowD
RiseQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Unemployment has been the most ______ result of recession.
A
obviousB
AwkwardC
publicD
eminentQuestion 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 isB
right from my childhood daysC
always beenD
my favourite bookQuestion 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 requiredB
were surroundingC
were surroundedD
was surroundQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1.
A
awardingB
allowingC
accedingD
accordingQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2.
A
theB
anC
oneD
aQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.3.
A
lastedB
is lastingC
lastD
lastsQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4.
A
andB
soC
alsoD
butQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5.
A
resultedB
repeatedC
reportedD
reduced