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
PETV
B
ODVX
C
XVID
D
XWEP
Question 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 A
B
M Y A A Y A Y
C
Y M A Q Y A M
D
M Y A Q Y A M
Question 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
ETRPJ
B
ETSPI
C
FTSPI
D
FRSQJ
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

‘Bronchitis’ is related to ‘Lungs’ in the same way as ‘Glaucoma’ is related to ‘________’.

A
Pancreas
B
Tongue
C
Eyes
D
Skin
Question 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
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Question 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
327
B
314
C
303
D
385
Question 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
314
B
294
C
305
D
290
Question 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
1920921186
B
6201821186
C
1820921187
D
19219201863
Question 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-law
B
Maternal aunt
C
Niece
D
Daughter-in-law
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. Tackle 2. Topper 3. Topic 4. Terminal 5. Termite

A
1, 5, 4, 3, 2
B
4, 1, 5, 3, 2
C
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
CLECCQT
B
PLCETQ
C
CELCTQ
D
NQCLTF
Question 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
XWNL
B
DAMP
C
DWML
D
XAML
Question 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
ZDHLP
B
LPTXB
C
BFJNR
D
QUYBG
Question 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
3542
B
2789
C
4258
D
3658
Question 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 follows
B
Only conclusion I follows
C
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
D
Both conclusions I and II follow
Question 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
D
B
G
C
A
D
B
Question 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
A
C
@
D
P
Question 21
GK

Umananda is a/an ______ in Assam.

A
river
B
valley
C
lake
D
island
Question 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 Power
B
ACME Solar
C
Greenko
D
Adani Green Energy
Question 23
GK

‘How to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls now’ was the theme of World Population Day ______.

A
2020
B
2018
C
2017
D
2021
Question 24
GK

Which is the fifth state of India to withdraw general consent for CBI operations within its territory on 21 October 2020?

A
Odisha
B
Punjab
C
Maharashtra
D
Haryana
Question 25
GK

Vedic Sage Kapila belonged to _________ school of Indian philosophy.

A
Vaisheshika
B
Mīmāṃsā
C
Samkhya
D
Nyaya
Question 26
GK

Who among the following invented the induction motor?

A
Frank Shuman
B
Nikola Tesla
C
John L Baird 
D
Thomas Savery
Question 27
GK

______ was re-elected as Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha in September 2020.

A
Pratibha Patil
B
PJ Kurien
C
Najma Heptulla
D
Harivansh Narayan Singh
Question 28
GK

Which of the following tribes was defeated by the famous General of Akbar, Raja Man Singh in 1591?

A
Chero
B
Lohra
C
Mundi
D
Santal
Question 29
GK

What was the theme of World Toilet Day 2020?

A
Sanitation
B
Leaving no one behind
C
Toilets for all
D
Sustainable Sanitation and Climate Change
Question 30
GK

The Karni Mata temple in Deshnok (Deshnoke), Rajasthan is famous for the ______ that live, and are revered, in the temple.

A
monkeys
B
snakes
C
cows
D
rats
Question 31
GK

Which Indian state won the most number of medals at the Khelo India Youth Games 2020?

A
Maharashtra
B
Manipur
C
Haryana
D
Rajasthan
Question 32
GK

Leylah Fernandez is a professional tennis player from ______.

A
Germany
B
the US
C
Japan
D
Canada
Question 33
GK

Novak Djokovic is a professional tennis player from ______.

A
Spain
B
Sweden
C
Serbia
D
Slovakia
Question 34
GK

In which year was the Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) incorporated?

A
1932
B
1907
C
1927
D
1913
Question 35
GK

Who among the following won the International Peace Prize 2020 for their work to stop cyberbullying of teens?

A
Stacey Abrams
B
Sadat Rahman 
C
Greta Thunberg
D
Alexei Navalny 
Question 36
GK

In which state is the Thoseghar waterfall located?

A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Odisha
C
Karnataka
D
Maharashtra
Question 37
GK

'The Famous Five' is a set of adventure novels written by ______.

A
Hans Christian Andersen
B
Enid Blyton
C
Lewis Carroll
D
Rudyard Kipling
Question 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
Chishti
B
Bhakti
C
Virashaiva
D
Nipakh
Question 39
GK

Who among the following discovered the Theory of Evolution?

A
Charles Robert Darwin
B
Marie Curie
C
Albert Einstein
D
Gregor Johann Mendel
Question 40
GK

In which of the following states is the famous Tawang monastery located?

A
Assam
B
Sikkim
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Arunachal Pradesh
Question 41
GK

About 300 members of the Constituent Assembly met periodically for ______ to write the Constitution of India.

A
4 years
B
3 years
C
5 years
D
2 years
Question 42
GK

Under which section of the Indian Penal Code is voyeurism an offence?

A
Section 354 A
B
Section 354 B
C
Section 354 D
D
Section 354 C
Question 43
GK

Who among the following lived in India during the rule of Mughal emperor Akbar?

A
Ziauddin Barani 
B
Amir Khusrau
C
Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana
D
Ghiyas-ud-din Balban
Question 44
GK

In Union Budget 2020, which scheme was said to be launched with the aim of increasing India’s export credit?

A
NIRVIK
B
SAHAJ
C
SATHI
D
NIRMAN
Question 45
GK

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ______ Budget in 2021.

A
second
B
third
C
fourth
D
fifth
Question 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
1,380
B
1,080
C
1,200
D
1,150
Question 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. 6,067
B
Rs. 6,000
C
Rs. 5,600
D
Rs. 5,880
Question 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 days
B
18 days
C
20 days
D
12 days
Question 49
Arithmetic

How many litres of pure acid are there in 15 litres of 30% solution?

A
4.5 litres
B
4.8 litres
C
3.2 litres
D
5.3 litres
Question 50
Arithmetic

Simplify the following expression. \(\frac{{(5 + 9) - 2 + 24\ of\ 6 \div 4 \times 12}}{{ - 24 \div ( - 8) \times ( - 2) + 3}}\)

A
-148
B
\(49\frac{1}{3}\)
C
-5
D
\(151\frac{1}{3}\)
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 cm
B
12 cm
C
14 cm
D
7 cm
Question 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. 48,00,000
B
Rs. 42,00,000
C
Rs. 45,00,000
D
Rs. 40,00,000
Question 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
56
B
24
C
32
D
65
Question 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
18
B
71
C
81
D
63
Question 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
9946
B
9944
C
9964
D
9984
Question 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 ∶ 9
C
8  ∶ 7 ∶ 9
D
7  ∶ 6 ∶ 10
Question 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 years
B
48 years
C
54 years
D
50 years
Question 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. 1,261
B
Rs. 1,360
C
Rs. 1,461
D
Rs. 1,260
Question 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. 550
B
Rs. 612
C
Rs. 595
D
Rs. 646
Question 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 years
B
26 years
C
21 years
D
29 years
Question 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. 31,000
B
Rs. 15,000
C
Rs. 31,216
D
Rs. 30,000
Question 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
400
B
480
C
450
D
420
Question 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
42
B
48.5
C
40
D
38
Question 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 am
B
9.55 am
C
9.40 am
D
9.45 am
Question 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
5.5
B
5
C
5.4
D
4
Question 69
Arithmetic

Two numbers are in the ratio 7 ∶ 11. Their LCM is 385. Then the smallest number is:

A
21
B
42
C
35
D
28
Question 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
Retain
B
Rescue
C
Remove
D
Recover
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. You should pay a little more attention to your ______.

A
apportion
B
apprehension
C
appearance
D
apparition
Question 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
provocation
B
objection
C
discussion
D
interrogation
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Achieve

A
Accomplish
B
Accuse
C
Adjoin
D
Abduct
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Thretened
B
Thermometer
C
Throughout
D
Thanksgiving
Question 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 protected
B
called as a vaccine
C
from polio by a fluid
D
Millions of people
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Game is up

A
Game is over and winner declared
B
Plan has been executed
C
New scheme has been launched
D
Deception is at an end
Question 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
Culprit
B
Scoundrel
C
Assailant
D
Convict
Question 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 telephone
B
Do you mind
C
No error
D
whether I use
Question 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 being
B
has expected
C
No substitution required
D
are expected
Question 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
required
B
invited
C
encouraged
D
asked
Question 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
distilling
B
disillusioning
C
plundering
D
mischallenging
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Retreat

A
Advance
B
Push
C
Strengthen
D
Promote
Question 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 even
B
along with 
C
No improvement required
D
but also
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Never

A
Rarely
B
Sometimes
C
Seldom
D
Always
Question 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
Biography
B
Resume
C
Autobiography
D
Biodata
Question 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 milk
B
before we
C
return home
D
The cat
Question 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
Amiable
B
Broad-minded
C
Flexible
D
Rigid
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Drag one’s feet

A
Have a disability in the feet
B
Be hurt badly on the foot
C
Do something deliberately at a slow pace
D
Find it difficult to walk fast
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Boxing
B
Buying
C
Bouncing
D
Begining
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
front
B
forward
C
ahead
D
away
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
gap
B
blow
C
break
D
recess
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
relaxed
B
patient
C
casual
D
lenient
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
company
B
group
C
crowd
D
gathering
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
innumerable
B
invaluable
C
inevitable
D
invisible