SSC-GD 2023 Questions

11 Jan 2023 • Shift 1

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Six people U, V, W, X, Y, and Z are sitting in a circle facing opposite to the centre. U is sitting third to the right of Y. W is sitting to the immediate left of U. W is sitting third to the left of V. Z is not sitting next to U. Who is sitting between W and Y?

A
Z
B
X
C
U
D
V
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

Which option represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in the English dictionary? 1 kind 2 kite 3 knit 4 king 5 kindle

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

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? XCMQ, YDNR, ?, AFPT, BGQU

A
ZEOR
B
ZEPS
C
ZEUS
D
ZEOS
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Three Statements are given followed by Three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All bags are rubber. Some rubber are chairs. All chairs are tables. Conclusions: I. Some rubber are bags. II. Some chairs are rubber. III. Some chairs are tables.

A
Both conclusions I and III follow.
B
Both conclusions I and II follow.
C
All conclusions follow.
D
Both conclusions II and III follow.
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Which of the mathematical signs should be interchanged in the below equation to make it mathematically correct? 144 - 12 + 18 × 6 ÷ 24 = 96

A
- and ÷
B
- and ×
C
× and ÷
D
- and +
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

‘A + B’ means ‘B is the brother of A’ ‘A – B’ means ‘B is the sister of A’ ‘A % B’ means ‘B is the daughter of A’ ‘A & B’ means ‘B is the wife of A’ If A & B % C + D – E, then how is E related to A?

A
Mother
B
Wife
C
Daughter
D
Sister
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Seven friends are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. T is an immediate neighbour of K and U. S is sitting immediate right of K. W is an immediate neighbour of U and M. Who is sitting third to the left of K?

A
W
B
M
C
U
D
T
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 6, 24, 60, 120, ?

A
150
B
180
C
135
D
210
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing ‘2'.

A
5
B
1
C
4
D
3
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.) Kite : Claw :: Horse : ?

A
Strong
B
Fast
C
Power
D
Hoof
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language,‘GHOST’ is written as ‘JCRNW’ and ‘FIRED’ is written as ‘IDUZG’. How will ‘RIFLE’ be written in the same code language?

A
UDIGH
B
VEJFH
C
PDBGH
D
UIDBH
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster. PAE : HCQ :: ESH: KUF :: FDN : ?

A
QFG
B
KFG
C
KGP
D
PFH
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? QJKE, SHIG, UFGI, ?, YBCM

A
WCFM
B
VEFL
C
VDEN
D
WDEK
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘SLOWLY’ is written as ‘TMNXMZ’ and 'FRIEND’ is written as ‘ GSHDOE’. How will ‘BORING’ be written in that language?

A
CPSNOH
B
CNSHOH
C
CNSJOH
D
CNSHOF
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 62498, 61874, ?, 60644, 60038, 59438

A
61256
B
61656
C
60544
D
60446
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed) (11, 78, 15) (12, 90, 18)

A
(12, 89, 17)
B
(11, 91, 19)
C
(13, 96, 19)
D
(10, 54, 17)
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 10 * 18 * 19 * 2 * 1 * 217

A
×, +, ×, +, =
B
×, +, ×, −, =
C
×, +, −, −, =
D
+, +, ×, −, =
Question 18
GK

Government of India has approved a new Central Sector Scheme entitled “National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM)” which is associated to _______ revolution.

A
savoury
B
sweet
C
honey
D
golden
Question 19
GK

______ are a narrow belt of high altitude (above 12,000 m) westerly winds in the troposphere. Their speed varies from about 110 km/h in summer to about 184 km/h in winter.

A
Jet Streams
B
Whirlwind
C
Derecho
D
Hurricane
Question 20
GK

After independence, India launched its First fiver year plan in ______.

A
1952
B
1953
C
1950
D
1951
Question 21
GK

Which Indian dancer among the following was the Youngest recipient of Padma Vibhushan in 2003?

A
Uday Shankar
B
Sonal Mansingh
C
Pandit Birju Maharaj
D
Kelucharan Mohapatra
Question 22
GK

What is the chemical formula of Calcium Carbonate?

A
CaSO 4
B
CaCO 3
C
CaCO 2
D
CaO
Question 23
GK

Which vitamin is also known as Thiamin?

A
Vitamin B2
B
Vitamin B3
C
Vitamin B1
D
Vitamin B12
Question 24
GK

Who took oath as the Governor of Meghalaya in October 2022?

A
Banwarilal Purohit
B
Tathagata Roy
C
Satya Pal Malik
D
B. D. Mishra
Question 25
GK

Gandhi-Irwin pact was signed in which year?

A
1931
B
1935
C
1929
D
1933
Question 26
GK

A budget document, which deals with the revenue receipts and revenue expenditure of the government for a particular financial year, is called ______.

A
Revenue budget
B
Zero budget
C
Long term budget
D
Capital budget
Question 27
GK

The last article of the Constitution of India has been given the number _______. (as on May 2022).

A
380
B
390
C
395
D
385
Question 28
GK

As of November 2022, who is the Union Minister for Education in India?

A
Dharmendra Pradhan
B
Mansukh Mandaviya
C
Anurag Thakur
D
Kiren Rijiju
Question 29
GK

Which union territory has the highest sex ratio as per the 2011 Census?

A
Lakshwadeep
B
Puducherry
C
Daman & Diu
D
Chandigarh
Question 30
GK

_______ is celebrated as Gujarati New Year in India.

A
Bestu Varas
B
Vishu
C
Losar
D
Losoong
Question 31
GK

Primary raw material for sugar industry is _______.

A
chemical sweetners
B
sweet potato
C
apple
D
sugar cane
Question 32
GK

Which among the following classical dance forms was introduced in the 16th century by Vaishnava saint Mahapurusha Sankaradeva?

A
Kuchipudi 
B
Sattriya
C
Odissi
D
Manipuri
Question 33
GK

In which city is the Mohun Bagan Athletic club situated?

A
Jaipur
B
Kolkata
C
Lucknow
D
Bulandshahr
Question 34
GK

Who hosted the FIFA World Cup 2022?

A
Brazil
B
Qatar
C
Spain
D
Germany
Question 35
GK

Removal of president of the country from the office is known as _______.

A
Impeachment
B
Termination of Services
C
Resignation
D
Voluntary Retirement from services
Question 36
GK

Who among the following Greek rulers sent Megasthenes to the court of Chandragupta Maurya?

A
Seleucus Nicator
B
Amyntas II
C
Amyntas III
D
Phillip ll
Question 37
GK

What does the right of inheritance lead to?

A
barren land
B
land pollution
C
division of land
D
land subsidence
Question 38
Arithmetic

Manish bought an air conditioner for Rs. 46,875, its value is depreciating at the rate of 8% yearly. What will be the price of the air conditioner after 3 years?

A
Rs. 33,786
B
Rs. 32,245
C
Rs. 36,501
D
Rs. 35,602
Question 39
Arithmetic

A man covers a distance of 240 kms in 6 hours on the first day, 360 kms in 8 hours on the second day and 450 kms in 6 hours on the third day. Find the average distance per hour covered by him in 3 days.

A
52.5 kms
B
50.5 kms
C
51 kms
D
48 kms
Question 40
Arithmetic

An increase of 25 percent in the price of onions enables a woman to buy 5 kg less for Rs. 200. The increased price of onions per kg is:

A
Rs. 5 per kg
B
Rs. 8 per kg
C
Rs. 10 per kg
D
Rs. 15 per kg
Question 41
Arithmetic

A person travels in a car for 600 km at an average speed of 50 km/h and 100 km at 100 km/h and finally reaches his destination by traveling 50 km at a speed of 25 km/h. Determine the average speed during the whole journey

A
50 km/h
B
75 km/h
C
58.33 km/h
D
25 km/h
Question 42
Arithmetic

There are 90 female members and 60 male members in the club. If the average age of female members is 35 years, and the average age of male members is 45 years, then find the average age (in years) of the whole club.

A
39
B
36
C
40
D
47
Question 43
Arithmetic

The difference between the two numbers is 15% of their sum. Find the ratio of the smaller number to the larger number. 

A
\(\frac{13}{17}\)
B
\(\frac{17}{13}\)
C
\(\frac{17}{23}\)
D
\(\frac{23}{17}\)
Question 44
Arithmetic

The radius of a cone is 5 cm and its slant height is 16 cm. Its total surface area (in cm 2 ) will be:

A
330
B
300
C
310
D
320
Question 45
Arithmetic

Ruby bought 20 buttons for Rs. 1. How many buttons she must sell for Rs. 1 in order to get a profit of 25%?

A
15
B
17
C
14
D
16
Question 46
Arithmetic

In a proportion. the product of the 1 st and 4 th term is 70 and that of 2 nd and 3 rd term is 3.5x The value of x is:

A
21
B
35
C
2
D
20
Question 47
Arithmetic

A and B together can do a piece of the work in 50 hours, B and C together can do the same work in 75 hours and A and C together can do the same in 25 hours. Find the time in which A, B, and C together will complete the task.

A
400/11 hours
B
150/11 hours
C
131/11 hours
D
300/11 hours
Question 48
Arithmetic

Find the difference between the greatest and the smallest 4-digit numbers exactly divisible by 36 and 48.

A
8928
B
8892
C
8298
D
8982
Question 49
Arithmetic

If machines A and B can produce 1100 units in 9 h and 12 h respectively. In how many hours can machines A and B working together at these constant rates produce 1100 units?

A
\(\frac{36}{7}\)
B
\(\frac{37}{7}\)
C
\(\frac{39}{7}\)
D
\(\frac{38}{7}\)
Question 50
Arithmetic

Robin travels one-fourth of the distance at 20 km/h, another one-fourth at 10 km/h, and the remaining distance at 80 km/h. Find Robin's average speed for the entire distance (correct to 2 decimal places)? 

A
25 km/h
B
22.86 km/h
C
20 km/h
D
18.2 km/h
Question 51
Arithmetic

The marked price of an item was Rs. 100000, but the shopkeeper offered a double discount of 20 percent and 10 percent. At what price did he finally sell the item?

A
Rs. 72000
B
Rs. 80000
C
Rs. 70000
D
Rs. 82000
Question 52
Arithmetic

If 2 305 + 303 is divided by 9, then the remainder is:

A
2
B
4
C
6
D
1
Question 53
Arithmetic

A chair is bought for ₹800 and sold for ₹1,100. Find the gain percentage.

A
40%
B
30%
C
37.5%
D
32.3%
Question 54
Arithmetic

The curved surface area of the right circular cylinder of height 14 cm is 110 cm 2 . What is the base diameter of the cylinder? (Use π =  \(\frac{22}{7}\) )

A
2.7 cm
B
2.4 cm
C
2.5 cm
D
2.6 cm
Question 55
Arithmetic

The marked price on an item was Rs 2000/- but the shopkeeper offered a discount of 20 percent. How much did he finally sell the item for?

A
Rs. 1400
B
Rs. 1200
C
Rs. 1500
D
Rs. 1600
Question 56
Arithmetic

In how many years will ₹800 amount to ₹926.10 at 10% per annum, compounded half-yearly?

A
3
B
2
C
2.5
D
1.5
Question 57
Arithmetic

If a + b = 25 and a – b = 7, then determine the mean proportion of a and b.

A
12
B
15
C
6
D
9
Question 58
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Compassionate

A
Likeable
B
Merciful
C
Cruel
D
Fashionable
Question 59
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence. An oxygen cylinder is used to deliver oxygen through the patient’s nasal orifice .

A
origin
B
ornate
C
ordained  
D
opening
Question 60
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Feeble

A
Anxious
B
Weak
C
Sturdy
D
Curious
Question 61
Comprehension

The sentence below is divided into four segments. Select the option that has an error of tense. I has been / visiting my / family and relatives / during the winter vacation

A
during the winter vacation
B
family and relatives
C
visiting my
D
I has been
Question 62
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. My uncle has an extremely large bungalow which has six bedrooms, five bathrooms and four living rooms.

A
enormous
B
meagre
C
great
D
oversize
Question 63
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. Siraj-ud Daula’s defeat can be attributed to a snake in the grass .

A
A devoted attendant
B
A disloyal soldier
C
A deceitful person
D
A coiled serpent
Question 64
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He is an absolutely ______ man.

A
chased
B
chaste
C
chest
D
crazed
Question 65
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the bracketed word to fill in the blank. The medicine was so __________ (sweet) that a man had to choose sugar along with it.

A
rancid
B
sour
C
stale
D
fetid
Question 66
Comprehension

Select the option in which all the words are spelt correctly.

A
The sage preached that we are accountable to God in this life.
B
The sage preached that we are akountable to God in this life.
C
The sage preached that we are accuuntable to God in this life
D
The sage preached that we are acountable to God in this life.
Question 67
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He indeed is intelligent who ______ this and succeeds in making all work truly great.

A
was noticed
B
noticed
C
notices
D
noticing
Question 68
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Skulptor
B
Miraculous
C
Vision
D
Succeed
Question 69
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Ideal

A
Excellent
B
Hefty
C
Bad
D
Intact
Question 70
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’. I visited the hospital to enquire about eyes surgery .

A
enquire about eye surgery
B
enquire for eyes surgery
C
enquired about eye surgery
D
No substitution
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To call in question

A
Show indifference
B
Take a resolute stand
C
Challenge
D
Dislike the arrangement
Question 72
Comprehension

Complete the sentence using correct pair of words from the options given. My brother _______ _______ apples during his fast.

A
ate; eight
B
eight; eight
C
ate; ate
D
eight; ate
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

A
restless
B
crest
C
less
D
dress
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

A
controversial
B
various
C
rare
D
handle
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

A
planning
B
increasing
C
contriving
D
depriving
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

A
traction
B
reduction
C
induction
D
gumption
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

A
fliers
B
magazines
C
newspapers
D
canvas