SSC-GD 2024 Questions

21 Feb 2024 • Shift 4

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Question 1

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series: 2916, 972, 324, ? 36, 12

108

119

117

120

Question 2

Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fifth number-letter cluster in the same way as the fourth number-letter cluster is related to the third, and the second is related to the first: COMPLETE : COTEMPLE :: POSITION : POONSITI :: TROPICAL : ?

TRALOPCI

TRLAOPIC

TRALPOIC

TRALOPIC

Question 3

Logical Reasoning

Three statements are given followed by two conclusions. Assuming the statements to be true, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s): Statements: I. No mountain is a desert. II. Some deserts are sandy places. III. Some sandy places are not mountains. Conclusions: I. Some deserts are not mountains. II. Some sandy places are mountains.

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Only conclusion II follows

Both conclusions I and II follow

Only conclusion I follows

Question 4

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, "KEPT" is coded as 52, and "LACK" is coded as 27. What is the code for "LINE" in that code language?

Question 5

Logical Reasoning

By interchanging the given two signs, which of the following equations will be correct? Signs: ÷ and ×

9 × 3 + 8 ÷ 4 - 7 = 30

11 ÷ 12 × 6 + 8 - 10 = 25

23 - 20 + 35 ÷ 2 × 10 = 10

32 + 3 - 12 ÷ 18 × 9 = 10

Question 6

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following groups of letters, when sequentially placed from left to right, will complete the given series? mnopmnop_nop_nopm_o_

oonp

mmnp

nnop

mnmn

Question 7

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. RLDY : SMEZ :: ?

RUCP : KMOA

CPSF : DQTG

ODAF : GKLN

PORU : ZZOU

Question 8

Logical Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones to complete the series: MR, VA, EJ, NS, ?

Question 9

Logical Reasoning

Pointing towards a photo of a girl, Rakhi said, "She is the daughter of my husband’s wife." How is the girl related to Rakhi?

Daughter

Sister

Mother

Father’s mother

Question 10

Logical Reasoning

Six houses — Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, Orange, and Purple — are arranged in a circle facing towards the center. The Blue house is second to the right of the Green house and opposite to the Orange house. The Yellow house is exactly between the Red and Orange houses. The Purple house is opposite to the Yellow house. Which house is to the immediate right of the Blue house?

Red

Purple

Yellow

Green

Question 11

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘TOWARD’ is coded as ‘962147’, and ‘WANTED’ is coded as ‘213957’. What will be the code for ‘WARRANT’ in that code language?

12133129

22144129

2145129

2144139

Question 12

Logical Reasoning

Five persons — Anuj, Bheem, Chetan, Dheer, and Imran — are sitting around a circular table facing the center (not necessarily in the same order). Only one person is sitting between Chetan and Dheer. Bheem is sitting second to the left of Dheer. Anuj is sitting to the immediate right of Bheem. Who is sitting to the immediate right of Chetan?

Anuj

Bheem

Imran

Dheer

Question 13

Logical Reasoning

Select the missing number from the given series: 75, 77, 81, 89, 105, ?

144

137

130

140

Question 14

Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in alphabetical order: 1. MISSION, 2. MISSED, 3. MISSING, 4. MIST, 5. MIGHT

5, 1, 3, 4, 2

5, 4, 3, 2, 1

5, 4, 3, 1, 2

5, 2, 3, 1, 4

Question 15

Logical Reasoning

If 59 * 60 # 45 @ 5 = 128 and 63 * 50 # 48 @ 12 = 117, then what is the value of 79 * 30 # 120 @ 20?

118

129

120

115

Question 16

The Eighth five year plan was finally launched in ____ after the initiation of structural adjustment policies.

1992

1989

1991

1990

Question 17

In a capitalist society the goods produced are distributed among people _____.

only on the basis of what people need

on the basis of what people need and on the basis of Purchasing Power

not on the basis of Purchasing Power

not on the basis of what people need but on the basis of Purchasing Power

Question 18

India became the winner of the Cricket World Cup for the first time in:

1983

1981

1999

1975

Question 19

A typical freestyle wrestling bout, is divided into ______ periods of three minutes each with a 30-second break in between.

Question 20

Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution deals with the Indian Parliament?

40-70

12-40

79-122

1-12

Question 21

Megasthenes wrote about Pataliputra, saying that it is a large and beautiful city that is surrounded by a massive wall. It has 570 towers and ______ gates.

Question 22

Read the following about Commercial Banks in India.  A. Commercial banks are the other type of institutions which are a part of the money-creating system of the economy.  B. They accept deposits from the public and lend out part of these funds to those who want to borrow.  Identify the INCORRECT statement/statements.

Neither A nor B

Only A

Both A and B

Only B

Question 23

Which of the following statement is correct regarding rate of diffusion of liquids?  I. Rate of diffusion of liquids is higher than that of solids.  II. This is due to the fact that in the liquid state, particles move freely and have greater space between each other as compared to particles in the solid state.

Neither I nor II

Only I

Only II

Both I and II

Question 24

Which of the following articles of Indian Constitution is related to the Fundamental Duties?

Article 300A

Article 51A

Article 50

Article 49

Question 25

In October 2022, Justice ______ has been appointed as the presiding officer of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) tribunal by the government of India.

Dinesh Kumar

Krishna Khanna

Ashok Bhushan

Sanjay Kaul

Question 26

Which of the following dances is performed by women on various occasions to the beating of a drum in Madhya Pradesh?

Matki dance

Mundari

Rouf

Bhagoria

Question 27

______ is a state or condition in which an individual or community lacks the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living.

Unemployment

Poverty

Unethical

Illiteracy

Question 28

Who coined the term 'Evergreen Revolution' to increase agriculture production in India?

Mahatma Gandhi

Ram Manohar Lohiya

R.V.Rao

M.S.Swaminathan

Question 29

In which year was the first edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament held?

2015

2003

2008

2018

Question 30

Who among the following was associated with the Young Bengal Movement?

Henry Derozio

Henry Thomas Colebrooke

Charles Wood

William Jones

Question 31

In May 2023, Praveen Sood, the Director General of Police in Karnataka, has been appointed as the next director of the

World Bank

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

CRPF

FBI

Question 32

Given among the options, ______ is a state/UT with highest literacy rate(census 2011).

Goa

Rajasthan

Bihar

Lakshadweep

Question 33

Which of the following state's government launches Bhagwan Birsa Munda Jodaraste Scheme to Connect Tribal Villages with Main Roads?

Haryana

Bihar

Maharashtra

West Bengal

Question 34

In which of the following states is the Hornbill festival celebrated?

Nagaland

Manipur

Assam

Mizoram

Question 35

Who of the following is famous for playing musical instrument Kanjira?

Kishan Maharaj

Pannalal Ghosh

Pudukkotai Dakshinamurthi Pillai

S.V. Rajarao

Question 36

Arithmetic

What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2 4 × 3 3  , 2 5 × 3 2 , and 2 5 × 3 6 ?

2 5

2⁵ × 3 6

2³× 3 5

2⁵× 3 5

Question 37

Arithmetic

Suresh sells a car at a loss of 36 percent. What will be the ratio of cost price to selling price?

16:25

15:16

25:16

4:5

Question 38

Arithmetic

Town A had a population of 62,500 in 2022. After one year, the population increased to 75,000. What is the percentage increase in the population?

30%

25%

15%

20%

Question 39

Arithmetic

Find the sum required to earn a monthly interest of Rs. 350 at 7% per annum at simple interest.

Rs. 50,000

Rs. 60,000

Rs. 65,000

Rs. 55,000

Question 40

Arithmetic

Four bells ring at intervals of 6, 8, 9, and 10 seconds. All the bells ring at the same time. After how many minutes will they ring together again?

15 minutes

10 minutes

8 minutes

6 minutes

Question 41

Arithmetic

The population of a certain city increases by 5% in the first year and by another 8% in the second year. What is the overall percentage increase in the population?

18.3%

15.2%

13.0%

13.4%

Question 42

Arithmetic

Two cars start from the same point and travel in opposite directions. If one car travels at 40 km/h and the other at 50 km/h, after 5 hours, how far apart are they?

450 km

480 km

410 km

460 km

Question 43

Arithmetic

The difference between the compound interest (compounded half-yearly) for 1 year and the simple interest for 1 year on a certain sum lent out at the annual rate of 30 percent is Rs. 337.5. What is the sum?

Rs. 15,000

Rs. 18,500

Rs. 17,000

Rs. 17,700

Question 44

Arithmetic

Z1, Z2, and Z3 can do a work in 100, 50, and 75 days respectively. All three of them began the work together, but Z2 left 15 days before the completion of the work. In how many days was the work completed?

30 days

45 days

35 days

40 days

Question 45

Arithmetic

The marked price of an article is Rs. 640. If a discount of 37.5 percent is given, then what will be the selling price of the article?

Rs. 600

Rs. 450

Rs. 400

Rs. 550

Question 46

Arithmetic

What is the remainder when 58 29 is divided by 5?

Question 47

Arithmetic

The diameter of a hemisphere is 21 cm. What is the total surface area of the hemisphere?

1,238.5 cm²

790.5 cm²

980.5 cm²

1,039.5 cm²

Question 48

Arithmetic

If 4M = 5N = 20C, then what is the value of M:N:C?

5:4:3

5:4:1

7:5:4

9:3:1

Question 49

Arithmetic

The average of five numbers is 36. The average of the first two numbers is 1.5 times the average of the last three numbers. What is the sum of the first two numbers?

Question 50

Arithmetic

The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs. 132. If profit percentage is 20%, then what is the selling price?

Rs. 760

Rs. 822

Rs. 802

Rs. 792

Question 51

Arithmetic

Aman can do a work in 28 days. What part of the total work can Aman do in 8 days?

3/8

4/7

2/7

1/3

Question 52

Arithmetic

An Toy originally costs $25, but it is on sale with a 30% discount. What is the sale price?

$14.6

$17.5

$19.3

$13.8

Question 53

Arithmetic

Evaluate: √0.000081

0.09

0.009

0.003

0.0009

Question 54

Arithmetic

If Rs. 70,000 is distributed among A, B, and C such that A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5, find the share of A.

Rs. 18,500

Rs. 14,500

Rs. 15,800

Rs. 16,000

Question 55

Arithmetic

What is the average of the first 31 odd numbers?

Question 56

Comprehension

Choose the word that means the same as the given word: Measure

Diagnose

Gauge

Propel

Deviation

Question 57

Comprehension

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word: Noticeable

Hail

Taunt

Dignified

Hidden

Question 58

Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’: She cracked the most funniest joke at the party.

joke at the party

No error

She cracked

the most funniest

Question 59

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: Mince Words

Almost failing

To find a way to deal with something

To speak vaguely or indirectly

Work not done for money

Question 60

Comprehension

Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word: Before preservationists could put a stop to it, he and other looters had raided and destroyed precious items buried at the site.

Important

Pet

Dear

Defective

Question 61

Comprehension

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word: Spat

Persuade

Beguile

Agree

Nitpick

Question 62

Comprehension

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct: The subway fare is go up next week.

fare is going

fare has been going

fare has going

No improvement

Question 63

Comprehension

Select the sentence with no spelling errors:

The sick woman had raised herself upright, and was stretching her arms tuwards them.

The sick woman had raised herself uprite, and was stretching her arms towards them.

The sick woman had raised herself upright, and was stretching her arms towards them.

The sick woman had raised herself upright, and was streching her arms towards them.

Question 64

Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’: Employees are working from home and shoppers are ordering groceries online to minimize time in crowded spaces.

No error

Employees are working from home and

shoppers are ordering groceries online

to minimize time in crowded spaces

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: The mountaineers embarked on (an arduous) journey to conquer the formidable peak, facing treacherous terrain, extreme weather conditions, and physical exhaustion along the way.

an important

a taxing

a rewarding

a severe

Question 66

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: _____! You can do it – it's as easy as pie.

Hush

Wow

Buck up

Question 67

Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase: To raise the wind

To teach mannerism

To obtain the necessary funds

To head an army

To release one’s frustration

Question 68

Comprehension

Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence: The cats have the propensity to divour their babies if alarmed and so require a calm environment for breeding.

environment

divour

alarmed

propensity

Question 69

Comprehension

Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully: She (doesn't want to go on staring but it) was very difficult to turn her eyes away.

does wants to go on staring

didn't want to go on staring but it

do not wanted to go on staring but it

No correction required

Question 70

Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’: Dr. Stone returned to the UK at January 2001 to begin data analysis.

No error

to begin data analysis.

the UK at January 2001

Dr. Stone returned to

Question 71

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (1).

establishment

plot

layout

premises

Question 72

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (2).

light

park

circle

rounds

Question 73

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (3).

smoke

air

water

fire

Question 74

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (4).

subject

amazement

alarm

anxiety

Question 75

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (5).

sensitive

appeasing

lofty

rigorous

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series: 2916, 972, 324, ? 36, 12

Select the option that is related to the fifth number-letter cluster in the same way as the fourth number-letter cluster is related to the third, and the second is related to the first: COMPLETE : COTEMPLE :: POSITION : POONSITI :: TROPICAL : ?

In a certain code language, "KEPT" is coded as 52, and "LACK" is coded as 27. What is the code for "LINE" in that code language?

By interchanging the given two signs, which of the following equations will be correct? Signs: ÷ and ×

Which of the following groups of letters, when sequentially placed from left to right, will complete the given series? mnopmnop_nop_nopm_o_

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. RLDY : SMEZ :: ?

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones to complete the series: MR, VA, EJ, NS, ?

Pointing towards a photo of a girl, Rakhi said, "She is the daughter of my husband&rsquo;s wife." How is the girl related to Rakhi?

In a certain code language, ‘TOWARD’ is coded as ‘962147’, and ‘WANTED’ is coded as ‘213957’. What will be the code for ‘WARRANT’ in that code language?

Select the missing number from the given series: 75, 77, 81, 89, 105, ?

Arrange the given words in alphabetical order: 1. MISSION, 2. MISSED, 3. MISSING, 4. MIST, 5. MIGHT

If 59 * 60 # 45 @ 5 = 128 and 63 * 50 # 48 @ 12 = 117, then what is the value of 79 * 30 # 120 @ 20?

The Eighth five year plan was finally launched in ____ after the initiation of structural adjustment policies.

In a capitalist society the goods produced are distributed among people _____.

India became the winner of the Cricket World Cup for the first time in:

A typical freestyle wrestling bout, is divided into ______ periods of three minutes each with a 30-second break in between.

Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution deals with the Indian Parliament?

Megasthenes wrote about Pataliputra, saying that it is a large and beautiful city that is surrounded by a massive wall. It has 570 towers and ______ gates.

Which of the following articles of Indian Constitution is related to the Fundamental Duties?

In October 2022, Justice ______ has been appointed as the presiding officer of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) tribunal by the government of India.

Which of the following dances is performed by women on various occasions to the beating of a drum in Madhya Pradesh?

______ is a state or condition in which an individual or community lacks the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living.

Who coined the term 'Evergreen Revolution' to increase agriculture production in India?

In which year was the first edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament held?

Who among the following was associated with the Young Bengal Movement?

In May 2023, Praveen Sood, the Director General of Police in Karnataka, has been appointed as the next director of the

Given among the options, ______ is a state/UT with highest literacy rate(census 2011).

Which of the following state's government launches Bhagwan Birsa Munda Jodaraste Scheme to Connect Tribal Villages with Main Roads?

In which of the following states is the Hornbill festival celebrated?

Who of the following is famous for playing musical instrument Kanjira?

What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2 4 × 3 3&nbsp; , 2 5 × 3 2 , and 2 5 × 3 6 ?

Suresh sells a car at a loss of 36 percent. What will be the ratio of cost price to selling price?

Town A had a population of 62,500 in 2022. After one year, the population increased to 75,000. What is the percentage increase in the population?

Find the sum required to earn a monthly interest of Rs. 350 at 7% per annum at simple interest.

Four bells ring at intervals of 6, 8, 9, and 10 seconds. All the bells ring at the same time. After how many minutes will they ring together again?

The population of a certain city increases by 5% in the first year and by another 8% in the second year. What is the overall percentage increase in the population?

Two cars start from the same point and travel in opposite directions. If one car travels at 40 km/h and the other at 50 km/h, after 5 hours, how far apart are they?

The difference between the compound interest (compounded half-yearly) for 1 year and the simple interest for 1 year on a certain sum lent out at the annual rate of 30 percent is Rs. 337.5. What is the sum?

Z1, Z2, and Z3 can do a work in 100, 50, and 75 days respectively. All three of them began the work together, but Z2 left 15 days before the completion of the work. In how many days was the work completed?

The marked price of an article is Rs. 640. If a discount of 37.5 percent is given, then what will be the selling price of the article?

What is the remainder when 58 29 is divided by 5?

The diameter of a hemisphere is 21 cm. What is the total surface area of the hemisphere?

If 4M = 5N = 20C, then what is the value of M:N:C?

The average of five numbers is 36. The average of the first two numbers is 1.5 times the average of the last three numbers. What is the sum of the first two numbers?

The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs. 132. If profit percentage is 20%, then what is the selling price?

Aman can do a work in 28 days. What part of the total work can Aman do in 8 days?

An Toy originally costs $25, but it is on sale with a 30% discount. What is the sale price?

Evaluate: &radic;0.000081

If Rs. 70,000 is distributed among A, B, and C such that A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5, find the share of A.

What is the average of the first 31 odd numbers?

Choose the word that means the same as the given word: Measure

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word: Noticeable

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose &lsquo;No error&rsquo;: She cracked the most funniest joke at the party.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: Mince Words

Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word: Before preservationists could put a stop to it, he and other looters had raided and destroyed precious items buried at the site.

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word: Spat

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct: The subway fare is go up next week.

Select the sentence with no spelling errors:

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose &lsquo;No error&rsquo;: Employees are working from home and shoppers are ordering groceries online to minimize time in crowded spaces.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: _____! You can do it – it's as easy as pie.

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase: To raise the wind

Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence: The cats have the propensity to divour their babies if alarmed and so require a calm environment for breeding.

Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully: She (doesn't want to go on staring but it) was very difficult to turn her eyes away.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose &lsquo;No error&rsquo;: Dr. Stone returned to the UK at January 2001 to begin data analysis.

Select the most appropriate option for blank (1).

Select the most appropriate option for blank (2).

Select the most appropriate option for blank (3).

Select the most appropriate option for blank (4).

Select the most appropriate option for blank (5).

Pointing towards a photo of a girl, Rakhi said, "She is the daughter of my husband’s wife." How is the girl related to Rakhi?

What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2 4 × 3 3 , 2 5 × 3 2 , and 2 5 × 3 6 ?

Evaluate: √0.000081

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’: She cracked the most funniest joke at the party.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’: Employees are working from home and shoppers are ordering groceries online to minimize time in crowded spaces.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’: Dr. Stone returned to the UK at January 2001 to begin data analysis.