SSC-GD 2021 Questions
9 Dec 2021 • Shift 2
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Question 1
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. ROCK : OGSV :: LAST : ?
A
PETVB
ODVXC
XVIDD
XWEPQuestion 2
Logical Reasoning
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. A Y _ Q A _ M Q _ Y M _ A _ M Q _ Y _ Q
A
M A Y Y Q M AB
M Y A A Y A YC
Y M A Q Y A MD
M Y A Q Y A MQuestion 3
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'RHINO' is written as 'POJIS' and 'TIGER' is written as 'SFHJU'. How will 'HORSE' be written in that language?
A
ETRPJB
ETSPIC
FTSPID
FRSQJQuestion 4
Logical Reasoning
‘Bronchitis’ is related to ‘Lungs’ in the same way as ‘Glaucoma’ is related to ‘________’.
A
PancreasB
TongueC
EyesD
SkinQuestion 5
Logical Reasoning
Which two mathematical signs need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct? 106 ÷ 3 × 2 + 70 – 7 = 110
A
× and –B
– and ÷C
× and +D
+ and –Question 6
Logical Reasoning
A, B, C, D, E and F are six retired international cricketers who are sitting next to each other in a row in a TV show. E and F are at the extreme ends of the row. C is second to the left of E. B is second to the right of F. A is to the immediate left of B. D is to the immediate right of C. Who is at the fourth position from the left?
A
AB
BC
CD
DQuestion 7
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 29, 38, 63, 112, 193, ?
A
327B
314C
303D
385Question 8
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 46, 54, 70, 102, 166, ?
A
314B
294C
305D
290Question 9
Logical Reasoning
Four number triads have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number triad that is different.
A
(27, 64, 101) B
(42, 79, 126)C
(35, 72, 109) D
(54, 91, 128)Question 10
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, PACKING is coded as 7149113116. How will FRUITS be coded in that language?
A
1920921186B
6201821186C
1820921187D
19219201863Question 11
Logical Reasoning
A is the brother of B. C is the husband of B. C is the son of E. S is the wife of E. How is S related to B?
A
Mother-in-lawB
Maternal auntC
NieceD
Daughter-in-lawQuestion 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. Tackle 2. Topper 3. Topic 4. Terminal 5. Termite
A
1, 5, 4, 3, 2B
4, 1, 5, 3, 2C
1, 4, 5, 3, 2 D
1, 4, 5, 2, 3 Question 13
Logical Reasoning
What is the difference between the biggest and the smallest fraction among the following fractions? \(\frac{4}{5},\frac{5}{6},\frac{3}{8},\frac{5}{7},\frac{6}{7}\)
A
\(\frac{13}{49}\)B
\(\frac{15}{28}\)C
\(\frac{27}{56}\)D
\(\frac{15}{42}\)Question 14
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘BEHIND’ is written as ‘BLGJGD’. How will ‘ORANGE’ be written in that language?
A
CLECCQTB
PLCETQC
CELCTQD
NQCLTFQuestion 15
Logical Reasoning
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. REST, UCXR, XACP, AYHN, ?
A
XWNLB
DAMPC
DWMLD
XAMLQuestion 16
Logical Reasoning
Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different.
A
ZDHLPB
LPTXBC
BFJNRD
QUYBGQuestion 17
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. 9766 : 6433 :: 6875 : ?
A
3542B
2789C
4258D
3658Question 18
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 grapes are fruits. Some vegetables are grapes. Conclusions: I. Some vegetables are fruits. II. All grapes are vegetables.
A
Only conclusion II followsB
Only conclusion I followsC
Neither conclusion I nor II followsD
Both conclusions I and II followQuestion 19
Logical Reasoning
Seven persons, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are staying on different floors of a building with seven floors. There are four floors between the floors of B and D, and B stays on a higher floor than D. There are two floors between the floors of E and A, and A stays on a lower floor than E. C is staying on the ground floor. G and F stay on neighbouring floors. There are two floors between the floors of C and F, and F stays on a higher floor than C. Who is staying on the top most floor?
A
DB
GC
AD
BQuestion 20
Logical Reasoning
A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, which letter/symbol will be on the face opposite to the face having the symbol &?
A
%B
AC
@D
PQuestion 21
GK
Umananda is a/an ______ in Assam.
A
riverB
valleyC
lakeD
islandQuestion 22
GK
Which Indian Company was adjudged as the number 1 global solar power generation asset owner in terms of operating and off-taker contracted solar projects as per the latest ranking of global solar companies by Mercom Capital USA in September 2020?
A
Azure PowerB
ACME SolarC
GreenkoD
Adani Green EnergyQuestion 23
GK
‘How to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls now’ was the theme of World Population Day ______.
A
2020B
2018C
2017D
2021Question 24
GK
Which is the fifth state of India to withdraw general consent for CBI operations within its territory on 21 October 2020?
A
OdishaB
PunjabC
MaharashtraD
HaryanaQuestion 25
GK
Vedic Sage Kapila belonged to _________ school of Indian philosophy.
A
VaisheshikaB
MīmāṃsāC
SamkhyaD
NyayaQuestion 26
GK
Who among the following invented the induction motor?
A
Frank ShumanB
Nikola TeslaC
John L Baird D
Thomas SaveryQuestion 27
GK
______ was re-elected as Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha in September 2020.
A
Pratibha PatilB
PJ KurienC
Najma HeptullaD
Harivansh Narayan SinghQuestion 28
GK
Which of the following tribes was defeated by the famous General of Akbar, Raja Man Singh in 1591?
A
CheroB
LohraC
MundiD
SantalQuestion 29
GK
What was the theme of World Toilet Day 2020?
A
SanitationB
Leaving no one behindC
Toilets for allD
Sustainable Sanitation and Climate ChangeQuestion 30
GK
The Karni Mata temple in Deshnok (Deshnoke), Rajasthan is famous for the ______ that live, and are revered, in the temple.
A
monkeysB
snakesC
cowsD
ratsQuestion 31
GK
Which Indian state won the most number of medals at the Khelo India Youth Games 2020?
A
MaharashtraB
ManipurC
HaryanaD
RajasthanQuestion 32
GK
Leylah Fernandez is a professional tennis player from ______.
A
GermanyB
the USC
JapanD
CanadaQuestion 33
GK
Novak Djokovic is a professional tennis player from ______.
A
SpainB
SwedenC
SerbiaD
SlovakiaQuestion 34
GK
In which year was the Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) incorporated?
A
1932B
1907C
1927D
1913Question 35
GK
Who among the following won the International Peace Prize 2020 for their work to stop cyberbullying of teens?
A
Stacey AbramsB
Sadat Rahman C
Greta ThunbergD
Alexei Navalny Question 36
GK
In which state is the Thoseghar waterfall located?
A
Madhya PradeshB
OdishaC
KarnatakaD
MaharashtraQuestion 37
GK
'The Famous Five' is a set of adventure novels written by ______.
A
Hans Christian AndersenB
Enid BlytonC
Lewis CarrollD
Rudyard KiplingQuestion 38
GK
Which movement was initiated by Basavanna and his companions like Allama Prabhu and Akkamahadevi in Karnataka in the mid-twelfth century for equality of all human beings?
A
ChishtiB
BhaktiC
VirashaivaD
NipakhQuestion 39
GK
Who among the following discovered the Theory of Evolution?
A
Charles Robert DarwinB
Marie CurieC
Albert EinsteinD
Gregor Johann MendelQuestion 40
GK
In which of the following states is the famous Tawang monastery located?
A
AssamB
SikkimC
Andhra PradeshD
Arunachal PradeshQuestion 41
GK
About 300 members of the Constituent Assembly met periodically for ______ to write the Constitution of India.
A
4 yearsB
3 yearsC
5 yearsD
2 yearsQuestion 42
GK
Under which section of the Indian Penal Code is voyeurism an offence?
A
Section 354 AB
Section 354 BC
Section 354 DD
Section 354 CQuestion 43
GK
Who among the following lived in India during the rule of Mughal emperor Akbar?
A
Ziauddin Barani B
Amir KhusrauC
Abdul Rahim Khan-i-KhanaD
Ghiyas-ud-din BalbanQuestion 44
GK
In Union Budget 2020, which scheme was said to be launched with the aim of increasing India’s export credit?
A
NIRVIKB
SAHAJC
SATHID
NIRMANQuestion 45
GK
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ______ Budget in 2021.
A
secondB
thirdC
fourthD
fifthQuestion 46
Arithmetic
The compound interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 10% p.a. is Rs. 1,324. Find the simple interest (in Rs.) on the same sum, at the same rate and for the same time.
A
1,380B
1,080C
1,200D
1,150Question 47
Arithmetic
By selling an article for Rs. 5,600, a person makes a certain loss. By selling the same article for Rs. 6,160, he makes a profit which is equal to two-fifth of his loss. What is the cost price of the article?
A
Rs. 6,067B
Rs. 6,000C
Rs. 5,600D
Rs. 5,880Question 48
Arithmetic
Six men can complete a work in 14 days. They started the work and after 5 days, three men left. In how many days will the work be completed by the remaining men?
A
15 daysB
18 daysC
20 daysD
12 daysQuestion 49
Arithmetic
How many litres of pure acid are there in 15 litres of 30% solution?
A
4.5 litresB
4.8 litresC
3.2 litresD
5.3 litresQuestion 50
Arithmetic
Simplify the following expression. \(\frac{{(5 + 9) - 2 + 24\ of\ 6 \div 4 \times 12}}{{ - 24 \div ( - 8) \times ( - 2) + 3}}\)
A
-148B
\(49\frac{1}{3}\)C
-5D
\(151\frac{1}{3}\)Question 51
Arithmetic
A can finish a work in 16 days and B can finish the same work in 15 days. After A had worked for 4 days, B also joined A to finish the remaining work. In how many days will the remaining work be finished?
A
\(5\frac{{25}}{{31}}\)B
\(7\frac{{25}}{{31}}\)C
\(8\frac{{25}}{{31}}\)D
\(6\frac{{25}}{{31}}\)Question 52
Arithmetic
If a right circular cone of height 24 cm has the volume \(\frac{{17600}}{7}\) cm 3 , then its radius is:
A
10 cmB
12 cmC
14 cmD
7 cmQuestion 53
Arithmetic
The income of a company increases 30% per year. If its income is Rs. 70,98,000 in the year 2018, then the income in 2016 was:
A
Rs. 48,00,000B
Rs. 42,00,000C
Rs. 45,00,000D
Rs. 40,00,000Question 54
Arithmetic
The value of \( 104 \div 39\space of\space \frac{2}{3} + 1\frac{2}{5} \times 12\frac{1}{7} - \frac{3}{4}\) is:
A
\(20\frac{1}{4}\)B
\(30\frac{1}{4}\)C
\(10\frac{1}{4}\)D
\(25\frac{1}{4}\)Question 55
Arithmetic
Concrete consists of 9 parts of gravel, 2 parts of sand and 6 parts of lime. Out of 136 kg of concrete, how much is the difference (in kg) between sand and gravel?
A
56B
24C
32D
65Question 56
Arithmetic
The average of three numbers a, b and c is 63. If the first number 'a' is three-fourths of the sum of b and c, then the first number 'a' is equal to:
A
18B
71C
81D
63Question 57
Arithmetic
The greatest four-digit number that when divided by 18, 36 and 48, leaves the same reminder 8 in each case, is:
A
9946B
9944C
9964D
9984Question 58
Arithmetic
A, B and C are three boxes containing balls in the ratio 5 ∶ 7 ∶ 11 and the total number of balls in all three boxes together is 92. If 4 balls are transferred from B to A and 8 balls are transferred from C to A, then the new ratio of the balls int he three boxes A, B and C is:
A
7 ∶ 9 ∶ 11 B
8 ∶ 6 ∶ 9C
8 ∶ 7 ∶ 9D
7 ∶ 6 ∶ 10Question 59
Arithmetic
The ratio of the present age of Sushanth and Nishanth is 9 ∶ 13. After 8 years, the ratio will change to 11 ∶ 15. The present age of Nishanth is:
A
52 yearsB
48 yearsC
54 yearsD
50 yearsQuestion 60
Arithmetic
Find the compound interest on Rs. 8,000 at 10% per annum for \(1\frac{{1}}{{2}}\) years if the interest is compound half yearly.
A
Rs. 1,261B
Rs. 1,360C
Rs. 1,461D
Rs. 1,260Question 61
Arithmetic
The cost price of a perfume is Rs. 720. If the discount offered by a shopkeeper is 15%, then what is the selling price of the perfume?
A
Rs. 550B
Rs. 612C
Rs. 595D
Rs. 646Question 62
Arithmetic
Three years ago, the average age of Ram and Syam was 20 years. When syed joined them, the average age became 25 years. What is Syed's present age?
A
23 yearsB
26 yearsC
21 yearsD
29 yearsQuestion 63
Arithmetic
The compound interest compounded semi-annually at a certain rate on a sum of Rs. 1,25,000 at the end of one and a half years is Rs. 15,608. What would be the simple interest on the same sum of money at the same rate of interest for 3 years?
A
Rs. 31,000B
Rs. 15,000C
Rs. 31,216D
Rs. 30,000Question 64
Arithmetic
A trader sells an article for Rs. 498 after offering a discount of 17% on its marked price. Had he not offered any discount, he would have earned a profit of 25%. What is the cost price (in Rs.) of the article?
A
400B
480C
450D
420Question 65
Arithmetic
A truck covers a distance of 140 km at a speed of 35 km/h. It covers the next 20 km in 30 minutes and the last 30 km at a speed of 60 km/h. What is the average speed (in km/h) of the truck?
A
42B
48.5C
40D
38Question 66
Arithmetic
If the ratio of the cost price to the selling price is 5 ∶ 7, then what is the profit percentage?
A
25%B
40%C
35%D
30%Question 67
Arithmetic
John walks around a circular field at the rate of one round per hour while Sonu runs around its at the rate of seven rounds per hour. They start in the same direction from the same point at 9.35 am. At what time will they first cross each other?
A
9.50 amB
9.55 amC
9.40 amD
9.45 amQuestion 68
Arithmetic
The volume of a solid cylindered rod is 2750 cm 3 . If the length of the rod is 35 cm, then find the base radius (in cm) of the cylindrical rod. (use π = 22/7)
A
5.5B
5C
5.4D
4Question 69
Arithmetic
Two numbers are in the ratio 7 ∶ 11. Their LCM is 385. Then the smallest number is:
A
21B
42C
35D
28Question 70
Arithmetic
A man bought 30 litres of milk at the rate of Rs. 50 per litre. After spending Rs. 15 for churning the milk, he obtained 4 kg of cream and 30 litres of toned milk. If he sold the cream at Rs. 300 per kg and toned milk at Rs. 40 per litre, what is his profit percentage?
A
58.4158%B
55.3456%C
58.24565%D
53.4457%Question 71
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Retrieve
A
RetainB
RescueC
RemoveD
RecoverQuestion 72
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. You should pay a little more attention to your ______.
A
apportionB
apprehensionC
appearanceD
apparitionQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The thief was taken to the police station but the ______ revealed nothing.
A
provocationB
objectionC
discussionD
interrogationQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Achieve
A
AccomplishB
AccuseC
AdjoinD
AbductQuestion 75
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
ThretenedB
ThermometerC
ThroughoutD
ThanksgivingQuestion 76
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Millions of people / have been protected / from polio by a fluid / called as a vaccine.
A
have been protectedB
called as a vaccineC
from polio by a fluidD
Millions of peopleQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Game is up
A
Game is over and winner declaredB
Plan has been executedC
New scheme has been launchedD
Deception is at an endQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who physically attacks another
A
CulpritB
ScoundrelC
AssailantD
ConvictQuestion 79
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. Do you mind / whether I use / your telephone?
A
your telephoneB
Do you mindC
No errorD
whether I useQuestion 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’. The actor along with his new wife is expected shortly.
A
are beingB
has expectedC
No substitution requiredD
are expectedQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Candidates who successfully complete the entrance test will be ______ for an interview next week.
A
requiredB
invitedC
encouragedD
askedQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. ‘Angulimala’ lived by training travellers and feared no one.
A
distillingB
disillusioningC
plunderingD
mischallengingQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Retreat
A
AdvanceB
PushC
StrengthenD
PromoteQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. Reading not only helps to pass the leisure hours as well as keeps you well informed.
A
and evenB
along with C
No improvement requiredD
but alsoQuestion 85
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Never
A
RarelyB
SometimesC
SeldomD
AlwaysQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Life history of a person written by someone else
A
BiographyB
ResumeC
AutobiographyD
BiodataQuestion 87
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The cat / drank the milk / before we / return home.
A
drank the milkB
before weC
return homeD
The catQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who has fixed opinions and beliefs
A
AmiableB
Broad-mindedC
FlexibleD
RigidQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Drag one’s feet
A
Have a disability in the feetB
Be hurt badly on the footC
Do something deliberately at a slow paceD
Find it difficult to walk fastQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
BoxingB
BuyingC
BouncingD
BeginingQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1.
A
frontB
forwardC
aheadD
awayQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2.
A
gapB
blowC
breakD
recessQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.3.
A
relaxedB
patientC
casualD
lenientQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4.
A
companyB
groupC
crowdD
gatheringQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5.
A
innumerableB
invaluableC
inevitableD
invisible