SSC-GD 2021 Questions

9 Dec 2021 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, CHAMPION is written as NIMHOPAC. How will CHILDREN be written in that language?

A
RENDLIHC
B
NRLHEDIC
C
DLIHCNER
D
IENRDLHC
Question 2
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 books are registers. All registers are pencils. Conclusions: I. All books are pencils. II. No register is a pencil.

A
Both the conclusions follow
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Either conclusion I or II follows
D
Only conclusion I follows
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 15, 30, 50, 75, 105, ?, 180

A
108
B
98
C
140
D
155
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

When a number is added to its next number and another number that is 2 times its next number, the sum of these three numbers is 35. Find the number

A
9
B
6
C
7
D
8
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 2, 6, 12, ?, 30

A
20
B
24
C
18
D
26
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

‘Inflation’ is related to ‘Deflation’ in the same way as ‘Quick’ is related to ‘________’.

A
Reflex
B
Sluggish
C
Rapid
D
Race
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. TH, VJ, YM, ?, HV

A
DR
B
BR
C
HS
D
CQ
Question 8
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
KMNL
B
OQSP
C
RTUS
D
JLMK
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

Six girls, P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting in two lines, one line behind the other line. All the girls are facing north. In the front line there are three girls. The remaining girls are sitting in the second line. T is just behind P. R is sitting to the immediate left of U. S is between T and Q. S is sitting to the immediate left of Q. Who is sitting just behind R?

A
P
B
Q
C
S
D
Cannot be determined
Question 10
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. Prelude 2. Pressure 3. Presume 4. Product 5. Profess

A
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B
1, 4, 2, 3, 5
C
1, 2, 4, 3, 5
D
1, 2, 3, 5, 4
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ANGER is coded as 45. How will CRUEL be coded in that language?

A
59
B
56
C
55
D
58
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

M is the only son of S. F is Y's daughter and the only niece of P. P is S's only daughter. How is Y related to M?

A
Cousin
B
Wife
C
Aunt
D
Sister
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

M, N, O and P are sitting at an equal distance from each other around a round office table. E, F, G and H have also joined the meeting. M is sitting opposite to F and between O and G. P is sitting second to the right of G and third to the left of H. If N is opposite to H, then who are sitting adjacent to F?

A
E, N
B
P, E
C
H, P
D
O, H
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. 9 : 107 :: 8 : ?

A
112
B
100
C
98
D
96
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

If ‘P’ denotes ‘addition’, ‘D’ denotes ‘subtraction’, ‘S’ denotes ‘multiplication’, and ‘V’ denotes ‘division’, then what will be the value of the following expression? 5 (7 S 3) D 3 (8 P 6) V 7 D 11 (3 S 13 S 2) P 2 (41 S 9)

A
–21
B
–93
C
39
D
21
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

In the following diagram, the rectangle stands for 'yoga teachers', the circle stands for 'Indians', and the triangle stands for 'social workers'. The numbers given in the different segments represent the number of persons of that category. How many Indian social workers are NOT yoga teachers?

A
14
B
21
C
20
D
18
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 14 10 38 15 20 50 16 30 ?

A
60
B
58
C
64
D
62
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ALMOND is written as BMNPOE. How will MENTAL be written in that language?

A
NFQOBM
B
FNOQBM
C
NFOUBM
D
FNQOMB
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. Y _ D P _ A _ P Y A D _ Y A _ P

A
P Y D P D
B
A Y D P Y
C
A Y D P D
D
A Y P D Y
Question 20
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. MUSCLE : CSMEUL :: WONDER : ?

A
DNORWE
B
DNWROE
C
DWNERO
D
NOEWDR
Question 21
GK

Who among the following was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour?

A
BM Balamuralikrishna
B
Lata Mangeshkar
C
MS Subbulakshmi 
D
Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi 
Question 22
GK

In which of the following states is the Thervoy Kandigai-Kannankottai reservoir situated?

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Maharashtra
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Karnataka
Question 23
GK

Who won the Rugby World Cup 2019?

A
France
B
New Zealand
C
South Africa 
D
Australia
Question 24
GK

As of November 2020, The Saraswati Samman is an annual award given for outstanding prose or poetry literary works in any of the ______ Indian languages listed in Schedule VIII of the Constitution of India.

A
20
B
22
C
18
D
24
Question 25
GK

Where did American geologist Charles Weld and Dorabji Tata find iron ores?

A
Rajhara Hills
B
Bailadila
C
Boria Tibbu 
D
Eklama
Question 26
GK

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a sound wave?

A
Electromagnetic
B
Mechanical
C
Longitudinal
D
Progressive
Question 27
GK

The One Hundred and Third Amendment of the Constitution of India provides reservation for _______ in government jobs and educational institutions.

A
schedule castes/tribes
B
other backward classes 
C
economically weaker sections
D
minorities
Question 28
GK

In which of the following years was the ninth Guru of the Sikhs, Shri Guru Teg Bahadur executed by Aurangzeb?

A
1675
B
1745
C
1539
D
1689
Question 29
GK

Who was awarded with Diana Award 2020?

A
Freya Thakral
B
C Rangrajan
C
Bimal Jalan
D
Samarth Joshi 
Question 30
GK

India celebrated World Biofuel Day in ______ 2020.

A
July
B
August
C
May
D
October
Question 31
GK

Who among the following won the Booker Prize for 2020?

A
Anna Burns
B
George Saunders
C
Douglas Stuart
D
Bernardine Evaristo
Question 32
GK

Who became the global Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bata Shoe Organization?

A
Thomas George Bata
B
Alexis Nasard
C
Sandeep Kataria
D
Ashwani Windlass
Question 33
GK

Which of the following annual events is primarily associated with the state of Odisha?

A
Hola Mohalla
B
Ambubachi Mela
C
Bali Yatra
D
Kang Chingba
Question 34
GK

Which island country in the Arabian sea is a neighbour of India?

A
Maldives
B
Sri Lanka
C
Indonesia
D
Myanmar
Question 35
GK

An Indian firm whose turnover is less than ₹ ______ crore is not subject to corporate tax as on November 2020.

A
1.5
B
2
C
2.5
D
1
Question 36
GK

Which of the following monuments is located in Lucknow?

A
Mahabat Maqbara
B
Ajanta Ellora Caves
C
Golconda Fort
D
Bara Imambara
Question 37
GK

Which of the following universities was the recipient of the ‘Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy’ in the year 2020?

A
Punjabi University, Patiala
B
Punjab University, Chandigarh
C
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
D
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Question 38
GK

Which of the following is also known as Vitamin B2?

A
Riboflavin
B
Thiamine
C
Niacinamide
D
Cyanocobalamin
Question 39
GK

Which of the following was a compilation of the teachings of Buddha in around 5 th to 4 th century BCE?

A
Tipitaka
B
Ashtanga Hridayam 
C
Avesta
D
Tattvartha
Question 40
GK

Who is the chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)?

A
Ashok Lavasa
B
Amit Shah
C
Rajiv Kumar
D
Vivek Johri
Question 41
GK

In which district of Punjab were the skeletal remains of the Indian soldiers, who were killed by the British troops for participating in the First War of Independence in 1857, exhumed in March 2014?

A
Amritsar
B
Jalandhar
C
Bathinda
D
Patiala
Question 42
GK

Which city will host the 2021 Summer Paralympics from 24 th August to 5 th September?

A
Tokyo
B
Beijing
C
Atlanta
D
Toronto
Question 43
GK

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

A
Fiscal policy includes tax policy, expenditure policy, investment or disinvestment strategies and debt or surplus management.
B
Fiscal policy deals with the taxation and expenditure decisions of the government.
C
In most modern economies, the central bank deals with fiscal policy while the government is responsible for monetary policy.
D
Monetary policy deals with the supply of money in the economy and the rate of interest.
Question 44
GK

Where is the ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana established?

A
Jalgaon, Maharashtra
B
Belgaum, Karnataka
C
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
D
Hajipur, Bihar
Question 45
GK

On the occasion of World Heart Day on 29 th September 2020, established by World Heart Federation (WHF), in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO) declared which heart disease as the number one cause of death on the planet?

A
Cardiovascular disease (CVD)
B
Arrhythmia
C
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
D
Cardiomyopathy
Question 46
Arithmetic

Simplify the following expression. \(\frac{{\frac{1}{4} \div \frac{1}{2} \times 1\frac{1}{3}}}{{\frac{3}{4}of8 \div 2}} + 6 \div 3 \times 2 \)

A
\({1\frac{1}{8}}\)
B
\({4\frac{2}{9}}\)
C
\({1\frac{2}{9}}\)
D
\({4\frac{1}{8}}\)
Question 47
Arithmetic

The selling price of 8 articles is the same as the cost price of 12 articles. The profit percentage is:

A
25%
B
90%
C
27%
D
50%
Question 48
Arithmetic

The speed of a boat in still water is 9 km/h. If it takes the same time in going 35 km downstream as it takes in going 28 km upstream, then what is the speed (in km/h) of the steam?

A
1
B
0.5
C
1.5
D
1.2
Question 49
Arithmetic

A sum of money is distributed among A, B, C and D in the ratio 4 ∶ 7 ∶ 11 ∶ 13, respectively. If C gets Rs. 2,800 more than B, then the difference between A's share and D's share is:

A
Rs. 5,200
B
Rs. 4,800
C
Rs. 6,300
D
Rs. 6,200
Question 50
Arithmetic

A certain sum amounts to Rs. 14,641 in 4 years at 10% p.a., when the interest is compounded annually. What will be the simple interest on the same sum in \({3\frac{1}{2}}\)  years at the same rate of interest?

A
Rs. 4,200
B
Rs. 3,000
C
Rs. 2,800
D
Rs. 3,500
Question 51
Arithmetic

The volume of a right circular cone is 924 cm 3 and its height is 18 cm. What is the perimeter (in cm) of the base of the cone? (Take π =  \({\frac{22}{7}}\) )

A
33
B
22
C
44
D
66
Question 52
Arithmetic

If 78% of a number A is equal to 32.5% of another number B, then what is the ratio of B to A?

A
12 ∶ 5
B
5 ∶ 12
C
4 ∶ 7
D
7 ∶ 4
Question 53
Arithmetic

The expression \(2 \div 2of\frac{1}{2} + 2.5 \times 2 \div (5 \times \frac{3}{5}of\frac{1}{3}) - 0.5\left( {2.5 - \frac{1}{2} \times 2 \div \frac{1}{2}} \right) \) , on simplification, gives the result:

A
0
B
6.75
C
1
D
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
Question 54
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper buys goods at 20% discount. He allows 10% discount on the marked price to his customers. What is his profit percentage?

A
10%
B
30 %
C
11.9 %
D
12.5 %
Question 55
Arithmetic

The marked price of a watch is Rs. 700. A shopkeeper gives two successive discounts and sells the watch at Rs. 315. If the first discount is 10%, then the second discount will be:

A
35%
B
25%
C
60%
D
50%
Question 56
Arithmetic

If the selling price of 12 articles is the same as the cost price of 15 articles, then what is the profit percentage?

A
20%
B
25%
C
3%
D
27%
E
Question Not Attempted
Question 57
Arithmetic

8 taps having the same flow of water fill a tank in 27 minutes. After 3 minutes, 2 taps went out of service. The time taken to fill the tank by the remaining taps is:

A
30 minutes
B
36  minutes
C
32  minutes
D
28  minutes
Question 58
Arithmetic

Twenty seven years ago, at the time of marriage, the average age of a couple was 25 years. Now they have a daughter of age 25 years. What is the average age of the family?

A
43 years
B
36 years
C
41 years
D
52 years
Question 59
Arithmetic

Radha took a loan of Rs. 19,200 partly at 4% and the rest at 7% per annum simple interest. She paid a total of Rs. 5,520 after 5 years as interest. What is the difference of the money (in Rs.) borrowed at the two different rates of interest?

A
3200
B
2000
C
3600
D
4000
Question 60
Arithmetic

A man covers a certain distance at a uniform speed in 5 hours. If he increases his speed by 1 km/h, then he takes 10 minutes less. What is the speed (in km/h) of the man?

A
29
B
28
C
25
D
30
Question 61
Arithmetic

A candidate got 41250 votes in an election and defeated his opponent by a margin of 7500 votes. If no votes were declared invalid and there were only two candidates, then what is the percentage of votes obtained by the winning candidate?

A
65
B
55
C
60
D
75
Question 62
Arithmetic

A, B, and C working together can complete a work in 16 days. If A and B work together, they can complete the same work in 18 days. If B and C work together they can complete the same work in 24 days. In how many days can A and C complete the same work?

A
36
B
21
C
54
D
26
Question 63
Arithmetic

The volume of a sphere is equal to the volume of a cylinder of radius 6 cm and height 8 cm. the diameter of the sphere is:

A
18 cm
B
16 cm
C
14 cm
D
12 cm
Question 64
Arithmetic

The average age of the students in a school is 13.2 years. The average age of the boys is 14.4 years and that of the girls is 12.3 years. The ratio of the number of girls to that of boys is:

A
3 ∶ 4
B
4  ∶ 1
C
4  ∶ 3
D
1  ∶ 4
Question 65
Arithmetic

Sushant gave 30% of the money he had to his wife. He also gave 18% of the remaining amount to each of his two sons. Three-fourth of the amount now left was spend on miscellaneous items and the remaining amount of Rs. 19,600 was deposited in the bank. How much money did Sushant have originally?

A
Rs. 1,65,000
B
Rs. 1,75,000
C
Rs. 1,70,000
D
Rs. 1,80,000
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the ratio of the fourth proportional to 5, 8, 15, and the third proportional to 12 and 30?

A
8 ∶ 25
B
5  ∶ 13
C
4  ∶ 9
D
6  ∶ 17
Question 67
Arithmetic

A gardener wants to plant trees in a garden. If the number of trees in each row is the same, and there are 105 or 210 or 315 or 525 rows, and after that, no trees left, then the least number of trees that were planted is:

A
3150
B
2100
C
1000
D
1525
Question 68
Arithmetic

Gagan borrowed a sum of Rs. 2,500 at 8% per annum compound interest. He paid Rs. 1,000 at the end of the first year and Rs. 500 at the end of the second year. In order to clear his dues at the end of 4 years, how much (to a nearest rupee) will be have to pay?

A
Rs. 1,558
B
Rs. 1,628
C
Rs. 1,443
D
Rs. 1,800
Question 69
Arithmetic

The least number which when divided by 6, 9, 15, 18, and 21 leaves a remainder 4 in each case, is:

A
734
B
636
C
634
D
624
Question 70
Arithmetic

A salesman sold a watch at a loss of 9%. If the selling price had been increased by Rs. 140, there would have been a gain of 5%. What was the cost price of the watch?

A
Rs. 1,200
B
Rs. 1,000
C
Rs. 900
D
Rs. 1,150
Question 71
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Beside doing the laundry, / Rakesh helped her / in cooking also / when she was ill.

A
Beside doing the laundry
B
in cooking also
C
Rakesh helped her
D
when she was ill
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Commence

A
Arise
B
Conclude
C
Begin
D
Launch
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Generous

A
Helpful
B
Charitable
C
kind-hearted
D
Inconsiderate
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. We must plant and ______ at least one tree every year.

A
assemble
B
utilise
C
nurture
D
abolish
Question 75
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If he were / to climb the tree / and bring the kitty down, / the child was happy.

A
and bring the kitty down
B
the child was happy
C
to climb the tree
D
If he were
Question 76
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’. We must prayed at the Almighty for the well-being of all family members.

A
pray from
B
 No substitution required 
C
be praying at 
D
pray to
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Jubilation

A
Submission
B
Servitude
C
Rejoicing
D
Subjugation
Question 78
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’. The Prime Minister as well as his ministers want peace in the country.

A
have wanted
B
are wanting
C
wants
D
No substitution required
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Sound reflected back as in mountains

A
Ebony
B
Éclair
C
Eclipse
D
Echo
Question 80
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. He worked so hardly / that he won / the dance competition.

A
that he won
B
He worked so hardly
C
the dance competition
D
No error 
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. the sound made by a crocodile

A
Trumpet
B
Growl
C
Screech
D
Bellow
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Conscious
B
Vicious
C
Courtious
D
Glorious
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To know what’s what

A
To be very rude
B
To know the facts of a situation
C
To be overconfident
D
To be in a difficult situation
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Every night, ______ going to bed, he thanked God for his gifts.

A
before
B
through
C
soon
D
after
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To rub salt in someone’s wound

A
To use salt as a remedy for a painful wound
B
To make a bad or painful situation worse
C
To help in bandaging a wound
D
To make a medicine for wounds
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the correctly spelt word.

A
Recaptulate
B
Lifelesness
C
Incredulous
D
Synergizm
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Represent something as larger, better or worse than it really is

A
Ridicule
B
Applaud
C
Boast
D
Exaggerate
Question 88
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 plant will die unless you will water it every day.

A
are watering
B
water
C
would water
D
No substitution required
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Excerpt

A
Abstract
B
Interval
C
Extract
D
Blurb
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The ______ has created a havoc in the whole world.

A
pandemic
B
prefix
C
pantomime
D
panorama
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
developing
B
swelling
C
growing
D
planting
Question 92
Comprehension

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

A
them
B
us
C
her
D
it
Question 93
Comprehension

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

A
to eat
B
to be eating
C
for eating
D
to ate
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
dying
B
expiring
C
vanishing
D
falling
Question 95
Comprehension

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

A
pleaded
B
pretended
C
promised
D
preyed