SSC-GD 2021 Questions
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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
RENDLIHCB
NRLHEDICC
DLIHCNERD
IENRDLHCQuestion 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 followB
Only conclusion II followsC
Either conclusion I or II followsD
Only conclusion I followsQuestion 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
108B
98C
140D
155Question 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
9B
6C
7D
8Question 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
20B
24C
18D
26Question 6
Logical Reasoning
‘Inflation’ is related to ‘Deflation’ in the same way as ‘Quick’ is related to ‘________’.
A
ReflexB
SluggishC
RapidD
RaceQuestion 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
DRB
BRC
HSD
CQQuestion 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
KMNLB
OQSPC
RTUSD
JLMKQuestion 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
PB
QC
SD
Cannot be determinedQuestion 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, 5B
1, 4, 2, 3, 5C
1, 2, 4, 3, 5D
1, 2, 3, 5, 4Question 11
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ANGER is coded as 45. How will CRUEL be coded in that language?
A
59B
56C
55D
58Question 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
CousinB
WifeC
AuntD
SisterQuestion 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, NB
P, EC
H, PD
O, HQuestion 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
112B
100C
98D
96Question 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
–21B
–93C
39D
21Question 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
14B
21C
20D
18Question 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
60B
58C
64D
62Question 18
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ALMOND is written as BMNPOE. How will MENTAL be written in that language?
A
NFQOBMB
FNOQBMC
NFOUBMD
FNQOMBQuestion 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 DB
A Y D P YC
A Y D P DD
A Y P D YQuestion 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
DNORWEB
DNWROEC
DWNEROD
NOEWDRQuestion 21
GK
Who among the following was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour?
A
BM BalamuralikrishnaB
Lata MangeshkarC
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 NaduB
MaharashtraC
Madhya PradeshD
KarnatakaQuestion 23
GK
Who won the Rugby World Cup 2019?
A
FranceB
New ZealandC
South Africa D
AustraliaQuestion 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
20B
22C
18D
24Question 25
GK
Where did American geologist Charles Weld and Dorabji Tata find iron ores?
A
Rajhara HillsB
BailadilaC
Boria Tibbu D
EklamaQuestion 26
GK
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a sound wave?
A
ElectromagneticB
MechanicalC
LongitudinalD
ProgressiveQuestion 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/tribesB
other backward classes C
economically weaker sectionsD
minoritiesQuestion 28
GK
In which of the following years was the ninth Guru of the Sikhs, Shri Guru Teg Bahadur executed by Aurangzeb?
A
1675B
1745C
1539D
1689Question 29
GK
Who was awarded with Diana Award 2020?
A
Freya ThakralB
C RangrajanC
Bimal JalanD
Samarth Joshi Question 30
GK
India celebrated World Biofuel Day in ______ 2020.
A
JulyB
AugustC
MayD
OctoberQuestion 31
GK
Who among the following won the Booker Prize for 2020?
A
Anna BurnsB
George SaundersC
Douglas StuartD
Bernardine EvaristoQuestion 32
GK
Who became the global Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bata Shoe Organization?
A
Thomas George BataB
Alexis NasardC
Sandeep KatariaD
Ashwani WindlassQuestion 33
GK
Which of the following annual events is primarily associated with the state of Odisha?
A
Hola MohallaB
Ambubachi MelaC
Bali YatraD
Kang ChingbaQuestion 34
GK
Which island country in the Arabian sea is a neighbour of India?
A
MaldivesB
Sri LankaC
IndonesiaD
MyanmarQuestion 35
GK
An Indian firm whose turnover is less than ₹ ______ crore is not subject to corporate tax as on November 2020.
A
1.5B
2C
2.5D
1Question 36
GK
Which of the following monuments is located in Lucknow?
A
Mahabat MaqbaraB
Ajanta Ellora CavesC
Golconda FortD
Bara ImambaraQuestion 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, PatialaB
Punjab University, ChandigarhC
Punjab Agricultural University, LudhianaD
Guru Nanak Dev University, AmritsarQuestion 38
GK
Which of the following is also known as Vitamin B2?
A
RiboflavinB
ThiamineC
NiacinamideD
CyanocobalaminQuestion 39
GK
Which of the following was a compilation of the teachings of Buddha in around 5 th to 4 th century BCE?
A
TipitakaB
Ashtanga Hridayam C
AvestaD
TattvarthaQuestion 40
GK
Who is the chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)?
A
Ashok LavasaB
Amit ShahC
Rajiv KumarD
Vivek JohriQuestion 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
AmritsarB
JalandharC
BathindaD
PatialaQuestion 42
GK
Which city will host the 2021 Summer Paralympics from 24 th August to 5 th September?
A
TokyoB
BeijingC
AtlantaD
TorontoQuestion 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, MaharashtraB
Belgaum, KarnatakaC
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil NaduD
Hajipur, BiharQuestion 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
ArrhythmiaC
Coronary artery disease (CAD)D
CardiomyopathyQuestion 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
1B
0.5C
1.5D
1.2Question 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. 5,200B
Rs. 4,800C
Rs. 6,300D
Rs. 6,200Question 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. 4,200B
Rs. 3,000C
Rs. 2,800D
Rs. 3,500Question 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
33B
22C
44D
66Question 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 ∶ 5B
5 ∶ 12C
4 ∶ 7D
7 ∶ 4Question 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
0B
6.75C
1D
\(\frac{2}{3}\)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 AttemptedQuestion 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 minutesB
36 minutesC
32 minutesD
28 minutesQuestion 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 yearsB
36 yearsC
41 yearsD
52 yearsQuestion 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
3200B
2000C
3600D
4000Question 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
29B
28C
25D
30Question 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
65B
55C
60D
75Question 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
36B
21C
54D
26Question 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 cmB
16 cmC
14 cmD
12 cmQuestion 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 ∶ 4B
4 ∶ 1C
4 ∶ 3D
1 ∶ 4Question 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. 1,65,000B
Rs. 1,75,000C
Rs. 1,70,000D
Rs. 1,80,000Question 66
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of the fourth proportional to 5, 8, 15, and the third proportional to 12 and 30?
A
8 ∶ 25B
5 ∶ 13C
4 ∶ 9D
6 ∶ 17Question 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
3150B
2100C
1000D
1525Question 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. 1,558B
Rs. 1,628C
Rs. 1,443D
Rs. 1,800Question 69
Arithmetic
The least number which when divided by 6, 9, 15, 18, and 21 leaves a remainder 4 in each case, is:
A
734B
636C
634D
624Question 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. 1,200B
Rs. 1,000C
Rs. 900D
Rs. 1,150Question 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 laundryB
in cooking alsoC
Rakesh helped herD
when she was illQuestion 72
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Commence
A
AriseB
ConcludeC
BeginD
LaunchQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Generous
A
HelpfulB
CharitableC
kind-heartedD
InconsiderateQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. We must plant and ______ at least one tree every year.
A
assembleB
utiliseC
nurtureD
abolishQuestion 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 downB
the child was happyC
to climb the treeD
If he wereQuestion 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 fromB
No substitution required C
be praying at D
pray toQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Jubilation
A
SubmissionB
ServitudeC
RejoicingD
SubjugationQuestion 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 wantedB
are wantingC
wantsD
No substitution requiredQuestion 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
EbonyB
ÉclairC
EclipseD
EchoQuestion 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 wonB
He worked so hardlyC
the dance competitionD
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
TrumpetB
GrowlC
ScreechD
BellowQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
ConsciousB
ViciousC
CourtiousD
GloriousQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To know what’s what
A
To be very rudeB
To know the facts of a situationC
To be overconfidentD
To be in a difficult situationQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Every night, ______ going to bed, he thanked God for his gifts.
A
beforeB
throughC
soonD
afterQuestion 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 woundB
To make a bad or painful situation worseC
To help in bandaging a woundD
To make a medicine for woundsQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the correctly spelt word.
A
RecaptulateB
LifelesnessC
IncredulousD
SynergizmQuestion 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
RidiculeB
ApplaudC
BoastD
ExaggerateQuestion 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 wateringB
waterC
would waterD
No substitution requiredQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Excerpt
A
AbstractB
IntervalC
ExtractD
BlurbQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The ______ has created a havoc in the whole world.
A
pandemicB
prefixC
pantomimeD
panoramaQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1.
A
developingB
swellingC
growingD
plantingQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2.
A
themB
usC
herD
itQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.3.
A
to eatB
to be eatingC
for eatingD
to ateQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4.
A
dyingB
expiringC
vanishingD
fallingQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5
A
pleadedB
pretendedC
promisedD
preyed