SSC-GD 2024 Questions

21 Feb 2024 • Shift 3

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Question 1

Logical Reasoning

Five people Amanda, Ben, Carol, David, and Emily are sitting on a circular table facing towards the center. Carol sits in between Ben and David. Emily sits to the left of Amanda. Amanda and David are not neighbors. Who sits to the immediate right of Amanda?

Carol

David

Emily

Ben

Question 2

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, statements are given followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements. Statements: All W are C. Some P are W. Conclusions: I. Some C are P. II. No P is C. III. Some C are W.

Both conclusions II and III follow

Both conclusion I and III follow

Both conclusions I and II follow

Only conclusion II follows

Question 3

Logical Reasoning

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 15 + 9 × 8 + 12 ÷ 4 = 17

× and -

+ and ÷

× and +

+ and -

Question 4

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 8463, 8384, 8305, 8226, ?, 8068

8088

8147

8103

8184

Question 5

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 1, 16, 31, 46, 61, ?

Question 6

Logical Reasoning

On folding the given die, which letter will be opposite to the letter K?

Question 7

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, "HOST" is coded as "9724", "KINDO" is coded as "45310", and "KNOWS" is coded as "37654". What can be the code for "W" in that code language?

Question 8

Logical Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. RMJE, VQNI, ZURM, DYVQ, ?

HMCZ

HCZU

HMNR

HNRM

Question 9

Logical Reasoning

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 10 - 3 + 2 × 12 ÷ 6 = 6

- and ÷

× and +

÷ and +

+ and -

Question 10

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the blank (_) in the given series? YTW0, _, UPS1, SNQ0, QLO1, OJM1

WRU0

WRU1

VTU1

VRW0

Question 11

Logical Reasoning

After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come at the fifth position? Whip, While, White, Whisk, Whiff

Whisk

Whip

While

White

Question 12

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. Artist : Canvas :: Sculptor : ?

Paint

Pen

Stone

Paper

Question 13

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. XKNS : WJMR :: ?

MZJG : ARZO

KUQP : RSHO

BOEF : DJKI

EADT : DZCS

Question 14

Logical Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. PQMN, STPQ, VWST, YZVW, ?

BCYZ

MCTQ

BTPQ

BMPR

Question 15

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, if "ELEVEN" is coded as "GNGXGP", "TWENTY" is coded as "VYGPVA", then what will "FORTY" be coded as?

HPTVA

HQTUA

HTQVA

HQTVA

Question 16

Logical Reasoning

Seven friends A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are sitting around a circular table facing away from the center. D is sitting to the immediate right of G. A sits exactly between C and E. B sits to the immediate left of F. G and C are not neighbors. E sits adjacent to D. Who sits to the immediate right of F?

Question 17

Which country has won the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023?

Netherlands

Germany

Australia

Belgium

Question 18

To which of the following states of India does the dance form Dandari belong?

Kerala

Maharashtra

Haryana

Telangana

Question 19

Which of the following singers was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2023 for her contribution to film playback singing in 19 languages?

Sulochana Chavan

Vani Jairam

KS Chithra

D.K. Pattammal

Question 20

Who is appointed as Attorney General for India from 1st October 2022?

Soli Sorabjee

Mukul Rohatgi

K.K. Venugopal

R. Venkataramani

Question 21

Which five-year plan of India was introduced under the leadership of Indira Gandhi?

Third

First

Second

Fourth

Question 22

Hareli, Kajari, and Madai festivals are associated with which of the following states?

Uttar Pradesh

Chhattisgarh

Punjab

Haryana

Question 23

Which chemical compound is used in car batteries and has the formula PbSO 4 ?

Sulfuric acid

Lead sulphide

Lead oxide

Lead sulfate

Question 24

According to the 2011 census of India, which of the following states/UTs is most literate?

Goa

Tamil Nadu

Chandigarh

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Question 25

During ancient India in the Tamil region, ordinary ploughmen were known as ______.

uzhavar

adimai

kadaisiyar

vellalar

Question 26

Before ______, India was in the first stage of demographic transition.

1980

1990

1960

1921

Question 27

In 1919, Gandhiji called for a satyagraha against the Rowlatt Act that curbed ______ such as the freedom of expression.

fundamental duties

fundamental rights

only civil rights

international rights

Question 28

The Vice-President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of which legislative body?

Rajya Sabha

State Legislative Assembly

Lok Sabha

State Legislative Council

Question 29

Famed Bharatanatyam exponent and founder of Kalakshetra, Rukmini Devi Arundale, was the proud recipient of 1956 ______.

Natraj Academy award

Bharat Ratna

Kalidas Samman

Padma Bhushan

Question 30

Which Indian state hosted the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023?

Jharkhand

Karnataka

Tamil Nadu

Odisha

Question 31

Who chairs the parliamentary committee report that prepared the report "Covid-19 Pandemic: Global Response, India’s Contributions and the Way Forward"?

P P Chaudhary

Rajnath Singh

Arun Jaitley

Narendra Modi

Question 32

Cricket became an international game with the formation of the ______ in 1909.

ICC

IYC

IPL

BCC

Question 33

The Gross Domestic Product of a country is derived from the different sectors of the economy, namely ______.

commercial and trading sector

rural and urban sectors

agricultural sector, and the industrial sector only

agricultural sector, the industrial sector and the service sector

Question 34

The Right to Freedom includes the right to practice any profession, occupation, trade, or business under which articles of the Indian Constitution?

Articles 25–28

Articles 23–24

Articles 19–22

Articles 14–18

Question 35

India has ______ km of land border and a coastline of 7,516.6 km, including island territories.

25,106.7

9,106.7

5,106.7

15,106.7

Question 36

Which of the following statements is correct regarding Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023? I. It was introduced in Lok Sabha in August, 2023. II. It amends the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017.

Neither I nor II

Both I and II

Only I

Only II

Question 37

Arithmetic

The marked price of a chair is 10 percent more than its cost price. If the chair is sold for Rs. 132 after a discount of Rs. 11, then what will be the profit percentage?

2 percent

1.53 percent

1.78 percent

1.21 percent

Question 38

Arithmetic

A mixture contains acid and water in the ratio of 7 : 4. If 2 litres of water is added to it, then the ratio of acid and water becomes 7 : 5. What is the quantity of acid in the mixture?

20 litres

21 litres

7 litres

14 litres

Question 39

Arithmetic

The compound interest (compounding half-yearly) received on Rs. 1000 for 2 years is Rs. 464.1. What is the rate of interest per annum?

20 percent

30 percent

35 percent

25 percent

Question 40

Arithmetic

The difference between cost price and selling price of an article is Rs. 120. If profit percentage is 10 percent, then what is the selling price?

Rs. 1200

Rs. 1000

Rs. 1320

Rs. 1440

Question 41

Arithmetic

Two boys are standing on the opposite ends of a 900 metres long bridge. If they walk towards each other at the speed of 10 metres/minute and 8 metres/minute respectively, then in how much time will they meet each other?

25 minutes

50 minutes

62 minutes

38 minutes

Question 42

Arithmetic

Find the area of the right-angled triangle if the longest side of a right-angled triangle is 17 cm and the height is 15 cm.

54 cm 2

56 cm 2

60 cm 2

58 cm 2

Question 43

Arithmetic

If the selling price of a fan is Rs. 306 and the loss percentage is 32 percent, then what is the cost price of the fan?

Rs. 450

Rs. 400

Rs. 350

Rs. 380

Question 44

Arithmetic

If 27 percent of a number exceeds 13 percent of the same number by 56, what is the value of the number?

360

420

380

400

Question 45

Arithmetic

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 11?

6589

9164

8962

4857

Question 46

Arithmetic

Seema can do a work in 120 days, Anjali can do the same work in 144 days, and Soniya can do the same work in 180 days. If they work together and are paid Rs. 3300, then what is the share of Anjali?

Rs. 1100

Rs. 2000

Rs. 2500

Rs. 1700

Question 47

Arithmetic

What is the Highest Common Factor of 2 3 × 3 5 and 2 4 × 3 6 ?

2 × 3 2

2 3 × 3 5

2 3 × 3 3

2 2 × 3 2

Question 48

Arithmetic

An article is sold for ₹204 after two successive discounts of 40% and 50%. What is the marked price of the article?

₹540

₹720

₹680

₹840

Question 49

Arithmetic

In a school, there are a total of 560 students. The ratio of boys and girls is 13 : 15. If 40 more boys get admitted to the school, then what will be the new ratio of boys and girls?

2 : 3

1 : 1

3 : 1

2 : 1

Question 50

Arithmetic

The average weight of T, U, and V is 42 kg. If the average weight of T and U is 40 kg and the average weight of U and V is 36 kg, then what is the weight of U?

22 kg

24 kg

26 kg

29 kg

Question 51

Arithmetic

If p - q = 9, and p 2 + q 2 = 127, find the value of pq.

Question 52

Arithmetic

The simple interest on a certain sum of money is ₹2275 at 13% per annum in 5 years. Find the sum of money.

₹4000

₹3500

₹5600

₹4200

Question 53

Arithmetic

S1 alone can do a work in 16 days and S2 alone can do the same work in 80 days. With the help of S3, they finish the same work in 6 days. In how many days S3 alone can do the same work?

9 days

7 days

120/11 days

12 days

Question 54

Arithmetic

If the original price of a watch is ₹500 and it is increased by 10%, then decreased by 15%, what is the final price?

₹405.67

₹467.50

₹476.60

₹456.70

Question 55

Arithmetic

What is the value of [289 ÷ {68 ÷ 4 × (14 + 2 × 6 - 9)}]?

289

Question 56

Arithmetic

The average marks of a student in 6 subjects are 75. If the student scores 80 in one subject, what will be the total score in the remaining subjects?

380

340

350

370

Question 57

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Budding

Withering

Nostalgia

Jaunty

Progressive

Question 58

Comprehension

Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence. The couple walked towards the opposite end of the dungeon, where she previously played with destiney.

dungeon

couple

destiney

previously

Question 59

Comprehension

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully. Family dispute erupted soon after grandpa’s death as he left some unclear things in his will.

A grey area

Break a leg

Beat around the bush

Crack a book

Question 60

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. The population ______ very fast in the last decade.

had been risen

rising

has risen

rises

Question 61

Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose "No error." People put considerably many more effort when working in groups than when working alone.

than when working alone

People put considerably many more

No error

effort when working in groups

Question 62

Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose "No error." Many people fear how they will manage if the virus will show upon in town.

virus will show upon in town

they will manage if the

Many people fear how

No error

Question 63

Comprehension

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

Patience

Fearless

Coward

Trepid

Question 64

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. ______! That looks disgusting.

Wow

Oops

Yikes

Hush

Question 65

Comprehension

Choose the option which is the antonym of (opposite of) the word "abdicated" in the sentence given below: During the meeting, he confidently asserted his viewpoint, providing compelling arguments to support his position.

asserted

confidently

support

compelling

Question 66

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. The instructions ______ I just couldn't follow them.

is complicated

are complicate

were complicated

was complicated

Question 67

Comprehension

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. Applause

Taunt

Praise

Intolerant

Pray

Question 68

Comprehension

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose "No improvement" as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. Do you know how to speak Japanese?

to speaks Japanese

to spoke Japanese

No improvement

to speak Japan

Question 69

Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose "No error." Neither of the teachers is participating on this event.

teachers is participating

Neither of the

No error

on this event

Question 70

Comprehension

Select the sentence with no spelling errors. Taking a walk in nature can help reduce stress levels.

Taking a walk in nature can help reduce stress levels.

Taking a wak in nature can help reduce stress levels.

Taking a walk in nature can help reduce stress level.

Takking a walk in nature can help reduce stress levels.

Question 71

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Get down to brass tacks

Compromise, cooperation between people

Get fired from the job

To become serious about something

To be ready

Question 72

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1. Instead, we (1) our policy on hopes that by befriending her we would (2) the evil day of reckoning.

based

placed

grounded

situated

Question 73

Comprehension

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

stoved

stave on

stave off

stave of

Question 74

Comprehension

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

established

approached

comes

came

Question 75

Comprehension

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

later

afterwards

after

behind

Question 76

Comprehension

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

regression

relapse

annexation

throwback

Five people Amanda, Ben, Carol, David, and Emily are sitting on a circular table facing towards the center. Carol sits in between Ben and David. Emily sits to the left of Amanda. Amanda and David are not neighbors. Who sits to the immediate right of Amanda?

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 15 + 9 &times; 8 + 12 &divide; 4 = 17

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 8463, 8384, 8305, 8226, ?, 8068

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 1, 16, 31, 46, 61, ?

On folding the given die, which letter will be opposite to the letter K?

In a certain code language, "HOST" is coded as "9724", "KINDO" is coded as "45310", and "KNOWS" is coded as "37654". What can be the code for "W" in that code language?

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. RMJE, VQNI, ZURM, DYVQ, ?

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 10 - 3 + 2 &times; 12 &divide; 6 = 6

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the blank (___) in the given series? YTW0, ___, UPS1, SNQ0, QLO1, OJM1

After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come at the fifth position? Whip, While, White, Whisk, Whiff

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Artist : Canvas :: Sculptor : ?

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. XKNS : WJMR :: ?

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. PQMN, STPQ, VWST, YZVW, ?

In a certain code language, if "ELEVEN" is coded as "GNGXGP", "TWENTY" is coded as "VYGPVA", then what will "FORTY" be coded as?

Seven friends A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are sitting around a circular table facing away from the center. D is sitting to the immediate right of G. A sits exactly between C and E. B sits to the immediate left of F. G and C are not neighbors. E sits adjacent to D. Who sits to the immediate right of F?

Which country has won the FIH Men&rsquo;s Hockey World Cup 2023?

To which of the following states of India does the dance form Dandari belong?

Which of the following singers was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2023 for her contribution to film playback singing in 19 languages?

Who is appointed as Attorney General for India from 1st October 2022?

Which five-year plan of India was introduced under the leadership of Indira Gandhi?

Hareli, Kajari, and Madai festivals are associated with which of the following states?

Which chemical compound is used in car batteries and has the formula PbSO 4 ?

According to the 2011 census of India, which of the following states/UTs is most literate?

During ancient India in the Tamil region, ordinary ploughmen were known as ______.

Before ______, India was in the first stage of demographic transition.

In 1919, Gandhiji called for a satyagraha against the Rowlatt Act that curbed ______ such as the freedom of expression.

The Vice-President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of which legislative body?

Famed Bharatanatyam exponent and founder of Kalakshetra, Rukmini Devi Arundale, was the proud recipient of 1956 ______.

Which Indian state hosted the FIH Men&rsquo;s Hockey World Cup 2023?

Who chairs the parliamentary committee report that prepared the report "Covid-19 Pandemic: Global Response, India&rsquo;s Contributions and the Way Forward"?

Cricket became an international game with the formation of the ______ in 1909.

The Gross Domestic Product of a country is derived from the different sectors of the economy, namely ______.

The Right to Freedom includes the right to practice any profession, occupation, trade, or business under which articles of the Indian Constitution?

India has ______ km of land border and a coastline of 7,516.6 km, including island territories.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023? I. It was introduced in Lok Sabha in August, 2023. II. It amends the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017.

The marked price of a chair is 10 percent more than its cost price. If the chair is sold for Rs. 132 after a discount of Rs. 11, then what will be the profit percentage?

A mixture contains acid and water in the ratio of 7 : 4. If 2 litres of water is added to it, then the ratio of acid and water becomes 7 : 5. What is the quantity of acid in the mixture?

The compound interest (compounding half-yearly) received on Rs. 1000 for 2 years is Rs. 464.1. What is the rate of interest per annum?

The difference between cost price and selling price of an article is Rs. 120. If profit percentage is 10 percent, then what is the selling price?

Two boys are standing on the opposite ends of a 900 metres long bridge. If they walk towards each other at the speed of 10 metres/minute and 8 metres/minute respectively, then in how much time will they meet each other?

Find the area of the right-angled triangle if the longest side of a right-angled triangle is 17 cm and the height is 15 cm.

If the selling price of a fan is Rs. 306 and the loss percentage is 32 percent, then what is the cost price of the fan?

If 27 percent of a number exceeds 13 percent of the same number by 56, what is the value of the number?

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 11?

Seema can do a work in 120 days, Anjali can do the same work in 144 days, and Soniya can do the same work in 180 days. If they work together and are paid Rs. 3300, then what is the share of Anjali?

What is the Highest Common Factor of 2 3 &times; 3 5 and 2 4 &times; 3 6 ?

An article is sold for ₹204 after two successive discounts of 40% and 50%. What is the marked price of the article?

In a school, there are a total of 560 students. The ratio of boys and girls is 13 : 15. If 40 more boys get admitted to the school, then what will be the new ratio of boys and girls?

The average weight of T, U, and V is 42 kg. If the average weight of T and U is 40 kg and the average weight of U and V is 36 kg, then what is the weight of U?

If p - q = 9, and p 2 + q 2 = 127, find the value of pq.

The simple interest on a certain sum of money is ₹2275 at 13% per annum in 5 years. Find the sum of money.

S1 alone can do a work in 16 days and S2 alone can do the same work in 80 days. With the help of S3, they finish the same work in 6 days. In how many days S3 alone can do the same work?

If the original price of a watch is ₹500 and it is increased by 10%, then decreased by 15%, what is the final price?

What is the value of [289 ÷ {68 ÷ 4 × (14 + 2 × 6 - 9)}]?

The average marks of a student in 6 subjects are 75. If the student scores 80 in one subject, what will be the total score in the remaining subjects?

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Budding

Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence. The couple walked towards the opposite end of the dungeon, where she previously played with destiney.

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully. Family dispute erupted soon after grandpa&rsquo;s death as he left some unclear things in his will.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. The population ______ very fast in the last decade.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose "No error." People put considerably many more effort when working in groups than when working alone.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose "No error." Many people fear how they will manage if the virus will show upon in town.

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

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. ______! That looks disgusting.

Choose the option which is the antonym of (opposite of) the word "abdicated" in the sentence given below: During the meeting, he confidently asserted his viewpoint, providing compelling arguments to support his position.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. The instructions ______ I just couldn't follow them.

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. Applause

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose "No improvement" as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. Do you know how to speak Japanese?

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose "No error." Neither of the teachers is participating on this event.

Select the sentence with no spelling errors. Taking a walk in nature can help reduce stress levels.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Get down to brass tacks

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1. Instead, we (1) ______ our policy on hopes that by befriending her we would (2) ______ the evil day of reckoning.

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

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

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

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

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 15 + 9 × 8 + 12 ÷ 4 = 17

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 10 - 3 + 2 × 12 ÷ 6 = 6

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the blank (_) in the given series? YTW0, _, UPS1, SNQ0, QLO1, OJM1

Which country has won the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023?

Which Indian state hosted the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023?

Who chairs the parliamentary committee report that prepared the report "Covid-19 Pandemic: Global Response, India’s Contributions and the Way Forward"?

What is the Highest Common Factor of 2 3 × 3 5 and 2 4 × 3 6 ?

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully. Family dispute erupted soon after grandpa’s death as he left some unclear things in his will.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1. Instead, we (1) our policy on hopes that by befriending her we would (2) the evil day of reckoning.