SSC-GD 2024 Questions

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Question 1

Logical Reasoning

By interchanging which two numbers (not digits) the equation will be correct?  8 + 6 × 4 − 3 ÷ 1 = 14

6 and 3

8 and 3

5 and 3

1 and 8

Question 2

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives: RPD : WUL :: ?

BAC : OTT

LDK : CFK

XYM : CDR

XOL : UPL

Question 3

Logical Reasoning

After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come at ‘Third’ position? 1. Small 2. Smart 3. Smack 4. Smash 5. Smatter Smash Smart Small Smack

Question 4

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘MATURE’ is coded as ‘82’, ‘HIGHER’ is coded as ‘59’. What is the code for ‘ASIAN’ in that code language?

Question 5

Logical Reasoning

Five friends Pooja, Bhawna, Charu, Geeta, and Hema are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre. Charu is not the neighbour of Bhawna. Bhawna is second to the left of Hema. Geeta is the neighbour of Bhawna and Hema. Who is sitting to the immediate right of Bhawna?

Geeta

Pooja

Charu

Hema

Question 6

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives: KBZ : HYW :: VIF : ?

NOP

HVA

SFC

SHM

Question 7

Logical Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series: MQ, SQ, QU, WS, ?

Question 8

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, some statements are given followed by some conclusions. Taking the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow the given statements: Statements: I. Some namkeen are pizza. II. No pizza is biscuit. Conclusions: I. No biscuit is namkeen. II. No biscuit is pizza. III. Some pizza are not biscuit.

Only conclusion III follows

Both conclusions II and III follow

Both conclusions I and III follow

All conclusions follow

Question 9

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘BEHALF’ is coded as ‘DCJYND’. What is the code for ‘CLINIC’ in that code language?

EJKKLA

EJLLLA

EJKLKB

ESRELB

Question 10

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series: 86, 107, 82, 111, 78, 115, ?

Question 11

Logical Reasoning

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 5 − 3 × 0 + 1 = 2

5 and 3

5 and 2

3 and 2

2 and 0

Question 12

Logical Reasoning

‘Q × R’ means ‘Q is the wife of R’. ‘Q ÷ R’ means ‘Q is the husband of R’. ‘Q + R’ means ‘Q is the daughter of R’. ‘Q − R’ means ‘Q is the brother of R’. How is V related to T in the expression ‘S − T ÷ U + V’?

Sister

Daughter

Wife

Mother

Question 13

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series: 6075, 2025, ?, 225, 75

690

680

675

700

Question 14

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following letter clusters will replace the blank (_) in the given series? PRQ, QSR, _, SUT, TVU

QTS

KRS

RTS

RST

Question 15

Logical Reasoning

Eight athletes Sunil, Abhishek, Mohit, Cheenu, Rahul, Tanu, Koyal, and Ankit are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Koyal is third to the left of Rahul. Tanu is third to the right of Cheenu. Mohit is second to the right of Sunil. Abhishek is second to the left of Cheenu. Tanu is second to the left of Koyal. Who is sitting second to the left of Koyal?

Mohit

Tanu

Rahul

Sunil

Question 16

Which of the following Mauryan inscriptions is NOT located in present-day India?

Kalsi

Kandahar

Maski

Girnar

Question 17

Which of the following countries borders India to the north-west?

Bangladesh and Myanmar

Afghanistan and Pakistan

Myanmar and Nepal

China, Bhutan, and Nepal

Question 18

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched a PM-KISAN AI Chatbot ______ in 2023, which will provide the farmers with a one-stop solution for their grievances related to the PM-KISAN scheme.

Kisan e-Yojna

Kisan e-Sandesh

Kisan e-Samadhan

Kisan e-Mitra

Question 19

Banking Regulation Act was passed in:

1959

1969

1949

1967

Question 20

In June 2023, who has been awarded the Spinoza Prize, which is also sometimes referred to as the "Dutch Nobel Prize"?

Joyeeta Gupta

Rekha Sharma

M. Gauravi Reddy

Madhabi Puri Buch

Question 21

Which of the parts of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?

Part II

Part IV

Part I

Part III

Question 22

In any tennis game, if both players win three points each in a game (i.e., score is 40-40), then it's called a ______.

equal

deuce

back

rattle

Question 23

What is the time period of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan in India?

2007 - 2012

2009 - 2014

2008 - 2013

2010 - 2015

Question 24

Which musical instrument is played by Pt. Ravi Shankar?

Been

Sarod

Sarangi

Sitar

Question 25

Which religion has the majority population in India?

Islam

Hinduism

Jainism

Christianity

Question 26

The "Hornbill Festival" features which indigenous tribes showcasing their culture and traditions?

Gond

Garo

Naga

Bhil

Question 27

In 1866, John Newlands, an English scientist, arranged the then-known elements in the order of ________. It is known as "Newlands' Law of Octaves".

decreasing atomic number

increasing atomic masses

increasing atomic number

decreasing atomic masses

Question 28

"Mundari" dance is associated with which of the following states?

Kerala

Jharkhand

Uttar Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

Question 29

The Green Revolution started in the year 1965, and the ________ five-year plan was between 1961–1966.

5th

2nd

1st

3rd

Question 30

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in consequence of the protest against the ________.

Regulating Act

Rowlatt Act

Pitt's India Act

Government of India Act

Question 31

Which country will host the 2026 Asian Games?

Thailand

Japan

China

Qatar

Question 32

Which sport is the Agha Khan Cup associated with?

Kabaddi

Hockey

Cricket

Rugby

Question 33

Which of the following is the least populous state of India as per the 2011 census?

Meghalaya

Assam

Sikkim

Goa

Question 34

Which Indian dancer won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2018 for Chhau Dance?

Akham Lakshmi Devi

Tapan Kumar Pattanayak

Dr. Aruna Mohanty

Gopika Varma

Question 35

When the office of Chairman of the Council of States is vacant, then his or her duties shall be performed by which of the following?

Speaker of the House of the People

President of India

Senior most member of the Council of States

Deputy Chairman of the Council of States

Question 36

Arithmetic

Sonu alone can make a table in 125 days while Monu alone can make it in 250 days. Monu started the work and worked for 75 days. In how many days can Sonu finish the remaining work?

135 days

120 days

100 days

87.5 days

Question 37

Arithmetic

The present ages of three people are in proportions 3:5:7. Six years ago, the sum of their ages was 87. Find their present ages (in years).

24 years, 40 years, 56 years

18 years, 30 years, 42 years

21 years, 35 years, 49 years

27 years, 45 years, 63 years

Question 38

Arithmetic

The radius of a sphere is 3.5 cm. What is the total surface area of the sphere?

176 cm 2

128 cm 2

196 cm 2

154 cm 2

Question 39

Arithmetic

What is the value of 443 − 226 ÷ 2 × 5?

−127

−119

−121

−122

Question 40

Arithmetic

A bus left 60 minutes later than the schedule time but to reach its destination 300 km away in time, it had to increase its usual speed by 10 km/hr. What is the usual speed of the bus?

50 km/hr

60 km/hr

40 km/hr

30 km/hr

Question 41

Arithmetic

X1, X2, and X3 can do a work in 90, 45, and 67.5 days respectively. All three of them began the work together but X2 left 13.5 days before the completion of the work. In how many days was the work completed?

25 days

24 days

18 days

27 days

Question 42

Arithmetic

Marked price of an article is Rs. 11800 and its selling price is Rs. 7788. What is the discount percentage?

30 percent

34 percent

32 percent

35 percent

Question 43

Arithmetic

If the price of a dress is reduced from Rs. 800 to Rs. 720, what is the percentage decrease?

10%

Question 44

Arithmetic

The average marks of 13 students was 130. But later it was found that the score of one student was wrongly entered as 23 instead of 32. What is the correct average of their score?

132.28

131.72

130.69

130.88

Question 45

Arithmetic

Ankit sells an article at a loss of 10 percent. If he buys it for 30 percent less price and sells it for Rs. 26 less price, then his profit will be 10 percent. What is the cost price of the article?

Rs. 300

Rs. 250

Rs. 320

Rs. 200

Question 46

Arithmetic

What is the remainder when 35 29 is divided by 10?

Question 47

Arithmetic

Prithvi has pears and peaches in the ratio of 10:13. Celine has pears and peaches in the ratio of 7:9. Vikram has pears and peaches in the ratio of 5:7. Who has a greater ratio of pears to peaches?

Vikram

Prithvi

All are equal

Celine

Question 48

Arithmetic

The average weight of a class of 22 students is 42 kg. If 2 new students of weight 33 kg and 39 kg are added to the class, then what will be the new average weight of 24 students?

41.5 kg

39.5 kg

43 kg

42 kg

Question 49

Arithmetic

A man buys 35 mangoes for a rupee. How many mangoes had he sold for a rupee so that there is a loss of 30 percent?

Question 50

Arithmetic

Simple interest and compound interest on a principal at a certain rate of interest for 2 years is Rs. 12800 and Rs. 14400 respectively. What is the principal?

Rs. 25600

Rs. 27800

Rs. 24400

Rs. 29900

Question 51

Arithmetic

What is the value of 2016 ÷ 4 + 32 × 6 − 26 × 3?

626

624

618

628

Question 52

Arithmetic

The marked price of a chair is 20 percent more than its cost price. If the chair is sold for Rs. 220 after a discount of Rs. 20, then what will be the profit percentage?

20 percent

30 percent

10 percent

15 percent

Question 53

Arithmetic

What is the value of (48 − (20 − 8)) ÷ (4 × 3)?

Question 54

Arithmetic

A certain sum becomes 7 times of itself in 10 years at a rate of simple interest. In 20 years it will become how many times of itself at the same rate of simple interest?

Question 55

Arithmetic

Vikram scored 32 percent marks in an exam and failed by 15 marks. If he scores 57 percent marks, then he gets 10 marks more than passing marks. What should be the passing marks for the exam?

Question 56

Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. A stick in the mud

A person with no character

A person without any fear

A person who resists change

A generous person

Question 57

Comprehension

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully. The matter was discussed privately without any intruders.

Run out of steam

Behind closed doors

On the fence

Through thick and thin

Question 58

Comprehension

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. A large number of people have been get clean and pure water.

No improvement

have been getting

has been got

been gets

Question 59

Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. Consumers sometimes has a good ability to identify counterfeit logos when the legitimate brand is well-recognized.

legitimate brand is well-recognized.

No error

Consumers sometimes has a good ability to

identify counterfeit logos when the

Question 60

Comprehension

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. The horn of the car ahead was ______ by the resistance of the thick air.

dim

faint

mute

muffled

Question 61

Comprehension

Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word. The cow happily recovered, which the widow entirely attributed to the efficacy of her pastor's prayer.

Inadequacy

Potency

Virtue

Effect

Question 62

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank. You must ______ your defeat now, as you are left with no soldiers.

defer

admit

buy

get

Question 63

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. They ______ a mammoth task ahead of them.

have

does

needs

has

Question 64

Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. I am not the most wisest person here to teach you this lesson.

I am not the most wisest

teach you this lesson.

No error

person here to

Question 65

Comprehension

Replace the bracketed word with one of the given options, which suitably replaces the word without changing the meaning of the sentence: A successful outcome could ultimately lead to its use in (autonomous) planetary rovers and robot aircraft.

obstruct

independent

unanimous

occlude

Question 66

Comprehension

Choose the word that means the same as the given word. Fantastically

Scantily

Scarcely

Fabulously

Nominally

Question 67

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank. There is no need to jump to a ______ so soon.

resistance

incision

conclusion

finale

Question 68

Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. A thousand years ago, boys and girls did not learnt to read.

boys and girls did

No error

A thousand years ago

not learnt to read.

Question 69

Comprehension

The sentence has been divided into three parts; identify the segment which contains a spelling error in the sentence given below. Choose 'No error' if there is no error in the sentence. The seizmic zoning displayed/ that the area had been prone/ to many earthquakes.

No error

that the area had been prone

The seizmic zoning displayed

to many earthquakes.

Question 70

Comprehension

Select the sentence with no spelling errors. 1. We were disillusioned when we saw how the movie star acted in reale life. 2. We were disillusioned when we saw how the movie star acted in real life. 3. We were disillusioned when we saw how the mouvie star acted in real life. 4. We were disillusioned when we saw how the movie star acted in reil life.

Sentence 1

Sentence 2

Sentence 3

Sentence 4

Question 71

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (1) in the following passage.

mitigated

produced

issued

distributed

Question 72

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (2) in the following passage.

conditions

phases

complications

adjustments

Question 73

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (3) in the following passage.

High

Highly

Highest

higher

Question 74

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (4) in the following passage.

over

Question 75

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (5) in the following passage.

asking

said

tell

told

By interchanging which two numbers (not digits) the equation will be correct?&nbsp; 8 + 6 × 4 − 3 ÷ 1 = 14

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives: RPD : WUL :: ?

After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come at ‘Third’ position? 1. Small 2. Smart 3. Smack 4. Smash 5. Smatter Smash Smart Small Smack

In a certain code language, &lsquo;MATURE&rsquo; is coded as &lsquo;82&rsquo;, &lsquo;HIGHER&rsquo; is coded as &lsquo;59&rsquo;. What is the code for &lsquo;ASIAN&rsquo; in that code language?

Five friends Pooja, Bhawna, Charu, Geeta, and Hema are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre. Charu is not the neighbour of Bhawna. Bhawna is second to the left of Hema. Geeta is the neighbour of Bhawna and Hema. Who is sitting to the immediate right of Bhawna?

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives: KBZ : HYW :: VIF : ?

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series: MQ, SQ, QU, WS, ?

In a certain code language, &lsquo;BEHALF&rsquo; is coded as &lsquo;DCJYND&rsquo;. What is the code for &lsquo;CLINIC&rsquo; in that code language?

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series: 86, 107, 82, 111, 78, 115, ?

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 5 &minus; 3 &times; 0 + 1 = 2

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series: 6075, 2025, ?, 225, 75

Which of the following letter clusters will replace the blank (___) in the given series? PRQ, QSR, ___, SUT, TVU

Which of the following Mauryan inscriptions is NOT located in present-day India?

Which of the following countries borders India to the north-west?

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched a PM-KISAN AI Chatbot ______ in 2023, which will provide the farmers with a one-stop solution for their grievances related to the PM-KISAN scheme.

Banking Regulation Act was passed in:

In June 2023, who has been awarded the Spinoza Prize, which is also sometimes referred to as the "Dutch Nobel Prize"?

Which of the parts of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?

In any tennis game, if both players win three points each in a game (i.e., score is 40-40), then it's called a ______.

What is the time period of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan in India?

Which musical instrument is played by Pt. Ravi Shankar?

Which religion has the majority population in India?

The "Hornbill Festival" features which indigenous tribes showcasing their culture and traditions?

In 1866, John Newlands, an English scientist, arranged the then-known elements in the order of ________. It is known as "Newlands' Law of Octaves".

"Mundari" dance is associated with which of the following states?

The Green Revolution started in the year 1965, and the ________ five-year plan was between 1961&ndash;1966.

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in consequence of the protest against the ________.

Which country will host the 2026 Asian Games?

Which sport is the Agha Khan Cup associated with?

Which of the following is the least populous state of India as per the 2011 census?

Which Indian dancer won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2018 for Chhau Dance?

When the office of Chairman of the Council of States is vacant, then his or her duties shall be performed by which of the following?

Sonu alone can make a table in 125 days while Monu alone can make it in 250 days. Monu started the work and worked for 75 days. In how many days can Sonu finish the remaining work?

The present ages of three people are in proportions 3:5:7. Six years ago, the sum of their ages was 87. Find their present ages (in years).

The radius of a sphere is 3.5 cm. What is the total surface area of the sphere?

What is the value of 443 &minus; 226 &divide; 2 &times; 5?

A bus left 60 minutes later than the schedule time but to reach its destination 300 km away in time, it had to increase its usual speed by 10 km/hr. What is the usual speed of the bus?

X1, X2, and X3 can do a work in 90, 45, and 67.5 days respectively. All three of them began the work together but X2 left 13.5 days before the completion of the work. In how many days was the work completed?

Marked price of an article is Rs. 11800 and its selling price is Rs. 7788. What is the discount percentage?

If the price of a dress is reduced from Rs. 800 to Rs. 720, what is the percentage decrease?

The average marks of 13 students was 130. But later it was found that the score of one student was wrongly entered as 23 instead of 32. What is the correct average of their score?

Ankit sells an article at a loss of 10 percent. If he buys it for 30 percent less price and sells it for Rs. 26 less price, then his profit will be 10 percent. What is the cost price of the article?

What is the remainder when 35 29 is divided by 10?

Prithvi has pears and peaches in the ratio of 10:13. Celine has pears and peaches in the ratio of 7:9. Vikram has pears and peaches in the ratio of 5:7. Who has a greater ratio of pears to peaches?

The average weight of a class of 22 students is 42 kg. If 2 new students of weight 33 kg and 39 kg are added to the class, then what will be the new average weight of 24 students?

A man buys 35 mangoes for a rupee. How many mangoes had he sold for a rupee so that there is a loss of 30 percent?

Simple interest and compound interest on a principal at a certain rate of interest for 2 years is Rs. 12800 and Rs. 14400 respectively. What is the principal?

What is the value of 2016 &divide; 4 + 32 &times; 6 &minus; 26 &times; 3?

The marked price of a chair is 20 percent more than its cost price. If the chair is sold for Rs. 220 after a discount of Rs. 20, then what will be the profit percentage?

What is the value of (48 &minus; (20 &minus; 8)) &divide; (4 &times; 3)?

A certain sum becomes 7 times of itself in 10 years at a rate of simple interest. In 20 years it will become how many times of itself at the same rate of simple interest?

Vikram scored 32 percent marks in an exam and failed by 15 marks. If he scores 57 percent marks, then he gets 10 marks more than passing marks. What should be the passing marks for the exam?

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. A stick in the mud

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully. The matter was discussed privately without any intruders.

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. A large number of people have been get clean and pure water.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. Consumers sometimes has a good ability to identify counterfeit logos when the legitimate brand is well-recognized.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. The horn of the car ahead was ______ by the resistance of the thick air.

Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word. The cow happily recovered, which the widow entirely attributed to the efficacy of her pastor's prayer.

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank. You must ______ your defeat now, as you are left with no soldiers.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. They ______ a mammoth task ahead of them.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. I am not the most wisest person here to teach you this lesson.

Replace the bracketed word with one of the given options, which suitably replaces the word without changing the meaning of the sentence: A successful outcome could ultimately lead to its use in (autonomous) planetary rovers and robot aircraft.

Choose the word that means the same as the given word. Fantastically

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank. There is no need to jump to a ______ so soon.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. A thousand years ago, boys and girls did not learnt to read.

The sentence has been divided into three parts; identify the segment which contains a spelling error in the sentence given below. Choose 'No error' if there is no error in the sentence. The seizmic zoning displayed/ that the area had been prone/ to many earthquakes.

Select the most appropriate option for blank (1) in the following passage.

Select the most appropriate option for blank (2) in the following passage.

Select the most appropriate option for blank (3) in the following passage.

Select the most appropriate option for blank (4) in the following passage.

Select the most appropriate option for blank (5) in the following passage.

By interchanging which two numbers (not digits) the equation will be correct? 8 + 6 × 4 − 3 ÷ 1 = 14

In a certain code language, ‘MATURE’ is coded as ‘82’, ‘HIGHER’ is coded as ‘59’. What is the code for ‘ASIAN’ in that code language?

In a certain code language, ‘BEHALF’ is coded as ‘DCJYND’. What is the code for ‘CLINIC’ in that code language?

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 5 − 3 × 0 + 1 = 2

Which of the following letter clusters will replace the blank (_) in the given series? PRQ, QSR, _, SUT, TVU

The Green Revolution started in the year 1965, and the ________ five-year plan was between 1961–1966.

What is the value of 443 − 226 ÷ 2 × 5?

What is the value of 2016 ÷ 4 + 32 × 6 − 26 × 3?

What is the value of (48 − (20 − 8)) ÷ (4 × 3)?