SSC-GD 2024 Questions

22 Feb 2024 • Shift 1

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given 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 conclusion(s) logically follows the given statements.  Statements:  I. All land are vacant.  II. No land is girl.    Conclusions:  I. All vacant are land.  II. All girls are vacant.

A
Only conclusion II follows
B
Neither conclusion follows
C
Only conclusion I follows
D
Both conclusions I and II follows
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

Eight boys B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 and B8 are sitting in a row facing towards the north (not necessarily in the same order). B6 is fifth to the right of B1. B4 is fifth to the right of B5. B5 is to the immediate right of B1. B8 is third to the left of B4. B2 is third to the right of B7. B7 is an immediate neighbour of B1. Who is sitting on the immediate right of B2?

A
B8
B
B7
C
B5
D
B6
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following letter-number cluster will replace the blank (____) in the given series? ME18, OG22, QI26, SK30, UM34, ____

A
WO38
B
WO36
C
VO38
D
VO36
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

'E x F' means 'E is the wife of F'  'E + F' means 'E is the brother of F'  'E  \(\div \)  F' means 'E is the sister of F'  'E - F' means 'E is the son of F'  How is J related to L in the expression 'I + J  \(\div \)  K - L'?

A
Mother
B
Sister
C
Daughter
D
Wife
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

If 7 * 5 @ 10 # 20 = 370 and 4 * 3 @ 5 # 30 = 90, then 2 * 3 @ 4 # 5 = ?

A
19
B
27
C
29
D
21
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

Six friends P, Q, R, S, T, and U are sitting around a circular table facing away from the center. U sits exactly between R and S. S sits to the immediate left of T. P is sitting to the immediate right of Q. Who sits to the opposite of T?

A
S
B
U
C
R
D
Q
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 85, 84, 92, 83, 147, ?

A
130
B
120
C
122
D
131
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

MICS : LHBR :: JRVP : ?

A
IQUO
B
OCSN
C
RDHH
D
MLUK
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. RT, VT, VX, ZX, ?

A
ZR
B
RM
C
ZB
D
ZO
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come at 'Third' position?

A
Recant
B
Receive
C
Recent
D
Recess
E
Recall
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fifth letter cluster in the same way as the fourth letter cluster is related to the third letter cluster, and the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster. AWESOME: EWASEMO :: IMPRESS: PMIRSSE :: CONFUSE: ?

A
NOCFESU
B
NOFCESU
C
NOCFSEU
D
NOCFEUS
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'EATING' is coded as 'ELGRYC'. What is the code for 'COFFEE' in that code language?

A
CCDDNB
B
CCDDMA
C
CCDDMB
D
CCEEMB
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

By interchanging which two signs and two numbers (not digits) the equation will be correct? 8 - 4 × 9 + 6  \(\div\)  3 = 29

A
+ and ×, 4 and 6
B
- and ×, 6 and 9
C
× and  \(\div\) , 8 and 4
D
- and ×, 9 and 3
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, if DESK is coded as 'BCQI1', CHAIR is coded as 'AFYGP2', then what will 'TABLE' be coded as?

A
RHAKOI
B
RHAKO2
C
RYZJC3
D
RYZJC2
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 8, 27, 46, 65, ?, 103

A
80
B
81
C
88
D
84
Question 16
GK

Disrespecting of National Flag is a violation of which of the following Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Indian Constitution?

A
Article 51A(a)
B
Article 51A(d)
C
Article 51A(b)
D
Article 51A(c)
Question 17
GK

Who has been conferred the first ever 'Udyog Ratna' award instituted by the Maharashtra government in August 2023?

A
Savitri Jindal
B
Ratan Tata
C
Adar Poonawala
D
Anand Mahindra
Question 18
GK

“PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth” (PM-PRANAM) scheme launched in 2023 aims:

A
1. to make India self-reliant in automobile sector
B
2. to provide food to poor
C
3. to promote usage of alternative fertilizers and balanced use of chemical fertilizers
D
4. to provide education to young girls
Question 19
GK

On the bank of now dry course of which river, the ancient city of Harappa was built?

A
1. Gandak
B
2. Ravi
C
3. Kosi
D
4. Yamuna
Question 20
GK

Which term is used to denote the mean income computed for every man, woman, and child in a particular group including those living in group quarters?

A
1. Per capita income
B
2. Per hundred income
C
3. GDP
D
4. PRCS
Question 21
GK

Kathak dance is known as a combination of:

A
1. Music and narrative only
B
2. Music and drama only
C
3. Music and dance only
D
4. Music, dance and narrative
Question 22
GK

Which instrument is played by Pandit Ravi Shankar?

A
1. Sarod
B
2. Guitar
C
3. Sitar
D
4. Tabla
Question 23
GK

Which of the following is NOT a writ issued by the Supreme Court of India?

A
1. Jus soli
B
2. Prohibition
C
3. Habeas corpus
D
4. Quo warranto
Question 24
GK

Radha Sridhar is associated with which of the following classical dance?

A
Sattriya
B
Bharatnatyam
C
Kathak
D
Manipuri
Question 25
GK

The Simon Commission arrived in India in _______.

A
1931
B
1919
C
1922
D
1928
Question 26
GK

The proportion of the population below the poverty line is called the poverty ratio or _______.

A
Income Disparity Index
B
headcount ratio
C
Socioeconomic Quotient
D
Gini Coefficient
Question 27
GK

Gurpurab is celebrated by which of the following community?

A
Hindu
B
Christian
C
Sikh
D
Parsi
Question 28
GK

Which sport is played by the Indian sportsperson Anjum Chopra?

A
Lawn Tennis
B
Cricket
C
Badminton
D
Football
Question 29
GK

Which Chief Minister made an announcement regarding the issuance of Kunbi certificates to old Maratha Kunbis in 2023?

A
Pema Khandu
B
Jagdish Mukhi
C
Eknath Shinde
D
Biswabhushan Harichandan
Question 30
GK

Which country hosted the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2023?

A
Spain
B
Portugal
C
Japan
D
Indonesia
Question 31
GK

Rukmini Devi is regarded as one of the most distinguished artists of _______.

A
Bharatanatyam
B
Kathakali
C
Mohiniattam
D
Bhortal Dance
Question 32
GK

Who of the following is an agricultural scientist who has played an important role in the green revolution in India?

A
C. Subramaniam
B
Monkombu Sambasivan Swaminathan
C
Vikram Sarabhai
D
Verghese Kurien
Question 33
GK

Direct change of gas to solid without changing in to liquid is called _______.

A
Vaporization
B
Deposition
C
Evaporation
D
Sublimation
Question 34
GK

A football match is played by two teams, each with a maximum of _______.

A
eleven players
B
ten players
C
five players
D
seven players
Question 35
GK

Which among the following have the lowest sex-ratio as per 2011 Census?

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Rajasthan
Question 36
Arithmetic

The simple interest on a certain sum of money at rate of interest 6% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 960. What is the compound interest (compounding annually) on the same sum for the same period and at the same rate of interest?

A
Rs. 985.4
B
Rs. 988.8
C
Rs. 1122.2
D
Rs. 1025.1
Question 37
Arithmetic

If the diagonals of a rhombus are 48 cm and 64 cm, then what is the perimeter of the rhombus?

A
120 cm
B
75 cm
C
225 cm
D
160 cm
Question 38
Arithmetic

Price of 1 kg of wheat is increased by 50 percent and the increase is of Rs. 25. What is the new price of the wheat per kg?

A
Rs. 45
B
Rs. 60
C
Rs. 75
D
Rs. 55
Question 39
Arithmetic

If a car travels 150 km at a speed of 50 km/h, how long does it take to complete the journey?

A
3 hours
B
3.5 hours
C
4.5 hours
D
4 hours
Question 40
Arithmetic

A watch is purchased for Rs. 6000 and sold for Rs. 5500. What is the loss percentage?

A
8.08 percent
B
11.11 percent
C
8.33 percent
D
7.28 percent
Question 41
Arithmetic

The average of P, Q, and R is 40. If the average of P and Q is 35 and the average of Q and R is 45, what is the value of Q?

A
32
B
40
C
28
D
48
Question 42
Arithmetic

The average age of 30 students in a class is 20 years. If each student's age is increased by 5 years, then determine the number by which the average age is increased.

A
8
B
7
C
5
D
3
Question 43
Arithmetic

If M: N: P = 3: 7: 5 and P: Q = 1: 2, then what is the value of M: Q?

A
2: 1
B
2: 3
C
1: 3
D
3: 10
Question 44
Arithmetic

W and X together can complete a work in 40 days. X and Y together can complete the same work in 60 days. If W, X and Y all work together, then the same work gets completed in 30 days. How many days will W and Y together take to complete the same work?

A
45 days
B
40 days
C
50 days
D
36 days
Question 45
Arithmetic

If Marked price of an article is Rs. 4500 and selling price is Rs. 3900. What is the discount?

A
500
B
600
C
700
D
850
Question 46
Arithmetic

After giving 50 percent discount on an article there is still a profit of 50 percent. What will be the profit percentage when no discount is given?

A
300 percent
B
100 percent
C
150 percent
D
200 percent
Question 47
Arithmetic

If the difference between the two numbers is 30 percent of their sum, then what is the ratio of the larger number to the smaller number?

A
14 : 3
B
12 : 5
C
13 : 7
D
15 : 7
Question 48
Arithmetic

Convert into fraction.

A
5/9
B
3/7
C
37/90
D
4/9
Question 49
Arithmetic

Which of the following number is not divisible by 9?

A
3789
B
7857
C
1845
D
3658
Question 50
Arithmetic

Amar is 10 percent more efficient than Sachin. If Sachin alone can finish a work in 44 days, then in how many days will Amar alone finish the same work?

A
40 days
B
52 days
C
47 days
D
45 days
Question 51
Arithmetic

The product of two numbers is 1408, and their LCM is 352. Find the HCF.

A
4
B
2
C
3
D
7
Question 52
Arithmetic

If X : Y = 11 : 5, then what is the value of (X - Y) : (X + Y)?

A
6 : 15
B
3 : 8
C
5 : 16
D
8 : 3
Question 53
Arithmetic

Find the HCF of 258, 301, and 387.

A
29
B
27
C
22
D
43
Question 54
Arithmetic

The simple interest received on a certain sum is Rs.1782 for 3 years. What will be the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate of interest for 10 years?

A
Rs. 6940
B
Rs. 6800
C
Rs. 5940
D
Rs. 6840
Question 55
Arithmetic

Anurag sold a refrigerator for ₹28000, at a loss of 30%. If he wanted to earn a profit of 25%, at what price should he have sold the refrigerator?

A
Rs. 52,700
B
Rs. 52,000
C
Rs. 50,000
D
Rs. 51,500
Question 56
Comprehension

Choose the option which are antonyms (opposite of) the word used in the sentence given below: Although her happiness was manifest in her cheerful demeanour, the hidden sorrow in her eyes revealed a deeper emotional struggle.

A
manifest/hidden
B
demeanour/sorrow
C
happiness/struggle
D
manifest/revealed
Question 57
Comprehension

Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. The trend of artwork among Middle Eastern ladies is nothing new, yet nail paint is frequently overlooked.

A
Appreciated
B
Pranked
C
Sedated
D
Neglected
Question 58
Comprehension

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

A
Colic
B
Serene
C
Ease
D
Gloomy
Question 59
Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. Snow was falling light when everyone was leaving church.

A
No error
B
light when everyone
C
Snow was falling
D
was leaving church
Question 60
Comprehension

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. They plan to marrying in the spring.

A
plan to marry
B
No improvement
C
plans to marry
D
plan to married
Question 61
Comprehension

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully: My son was not well yesterday and today I'm feeling sick.

A
Under the weather
B
Call it a day
C
Face the music
D
Break a leg
Question 62
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: _____ of the shops in the High Street have closed recently.

A
Most
B
Quite
C
Little
D
Very
Question 63
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: This _____ a challenging time for us all.

A
was been
B
are
C
has been
D
had being
Question 64
Comprehension

Select the sentence with no spelling errors:

A
Napoleon went to great lenths to craft his image as a benign ruler.
B
Napoleon went to great lengths to craft his image as a benign ruler.
C
Napoleon went to great lengths to craft his image as a benign rouler.
D
Napoleon went to great lengths to craft his image as a benine ruler.
Question 65
Comprehension

Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence: As a jazz lover, I want people to embrace the music for its entrinsic qualities, not its symbolic resonance.

A
qualities
B
resonance
C
entrinsic
D
embrace
Question 66
Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’. My parents are best people, but they get quite emotional sometimes.

A
but they get
B
No error
C
My parents are best people
D
quite emotional sometimes
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 be on one’s last legs

A
To be near death
B
To fuss about a trifle
C
To get married soon
D
Last day of work
Question 68
Comprehension

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. ‘We should enjoyed playing all sorts of games.

A
enjoy playing
B
enjoy play
C
No improvement
D
enjoyed play
Question 69
Comprehension

Fill in the blank with the correct synonym of the word lavish: Her ___________ donation to the cause greatly benefited the community.

A
stingy
B
contradictory
C
generous
D
miserly
Question 70
Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’. She promises to meet me at her mother’s house yesterday.

A
house yesterday.
B
me at her mother’s
C
She promises to meet
D
No error
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (1)

A
bark
B
waste
C
trap
D
hang
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (2)

A
of
B
at
C
on
D
in
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (3)

A
rather than
B
of
C
that
D
due to
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (4)

A
further
B
far
C
for
D
farther
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (5).

A
such as
B
such
C
so
D
like as