SSC-GD 2024 Questions

22 Feb 2024 • Shift 3

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Question 1

Logical Reasoning

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

wwxx

wxxy

wwxy

wxwx

Question 2

Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Clamber 2. Clam 3. Claim 4. Clag 5. Clad

1,2,3,4,5

5,4,3,2,1

1,2,3,5,4

5,4,3,1,2

Question 3

Logical Reasoning

Six boys Sumit, Gopal, Honey, Ishaan, Jatin and Lalit are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre. Ishaan is the third to the left of Sumit. Jatin and Honey are the immediate neighbours of Ishaan. Lalit is to the immediate right of Jatin. Who is sitting to the immediate left of Ishaan?

Honey

Jatin

Gopal

Lalit

Question 4

Logical Reasoning

Six friends Lisa, Mark, Nicole, Owen, Pam, and Quinn are sitting around a circular table facing away from the center. Lisa is sitting to the immediate right of Mark. Quinn sits exactly between Nicole and Owen. Owen sits to the immediate left of Pam. Who sits to the immediate right of Pam?

Lisa

Mark

Quinn

Owen

Question 5

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'FACTS' is coded as '40827', 'FOCUS' is coded as '29741', 'FAME' is coded as '5876'. What is the code for 'T' in that code language?

Question 6

Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Example 2. Examine 3. Examination 4. Exact 5. Exactly

1, 5, 4, 3, 2

4, 5, 3, 1, 2

4, 5, 3, 2, 1

5, 1, 4, 3, 2

Question 7

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. Some table are white.  II. No road is white.  Conclusions:  I. No white is road.  II. No road is table.  III. No white is table.

All conclusion follows

Both conclusions II and III follows

Neither conclusion follows

Only conclusion I follows

Question 8

Logical Reasoning

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?  26 + 2  \(\div\)  4 - 8 × 25 = 30

× and -

+ and  \(\div\)

× and +

× and  \(\div\)

Question 9

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'STAT' is coded as 'PPXP'. What is the code for 'VOID' in that code language?

SKGY

SKFZ

SKEZ

SJFZ

Question 10

Logical Reasoning

If 28 A 49 B 77 C 11 = -14 and 30 A 50 B 88 C 22 = -16, then 85 A 15 B 40 C 8 =?

Question 11

Logical Reasoning

On folding the given dice, which number will be opposite to the number '20'?

Question 12

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 6, 23, 93, 371, 1485, ?

5999

5939

5980

5940

Question 13

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 103, 108, 112, 117, 121, 126, ?

138

127

130

147

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:  AC, FN, KY, PJ,?

Question 15

Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fifth word in the same way as the fourth word is related to the third word and the second word is related to the first word: Individual: Group :: Partial : Complete :: Vacant : ?

Occupied

Free

Available

Empty

Question 16

Logical Reasoning

Three positions of a dice are given below. What will come on the face opposite to the face containing ‘F’ on it?

Question 17

Logical Reasoning

Pointing to a man, Karishma said, “He is the husband of the only daughter of the father of my brother.” How is that man related to Karishma?

Son-in-law

Husband

Wife's father

Brother

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of constitutional bodies in India?

The Election Commission of India

Food Corporation of India

Law Commission of India

National Human Rights Commission

Question 19

In July 2023, Aadhav Arjuna was elected as president of which sports federation in India?

Badminton

Basketball

Baseball

Volleyball

Question 20

The term ‘Green Revolution’ refers to the new agricultural technology developed during the 1930s and 1960s by a team of agricultural experts. Which country is associated with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)?

Philippines

Mexico

India

New York

Question 21

According to the Census of India 2011, which Indian state had the least literacy rate among the given options?

Himachal Pradesh

Bihar

Assam

Arunachal Pradesh

Question 22

The Indian Parliament comprises of which of the following?

President and the two Houses

The two Houses only

President and Prime Minister only

Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary

Question 23

Which of the following pair of sports persons and sports associated with them is correct? I. Smriti Mandhana - Hockey II. Jyothi Yarraji - Cricket

Only I

Only II

Neither I nor II

Both I and II

Question 24

What is the central theme of Poshan Pakhwada 2023, organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development?

Increasing imports of millet

Environmental sustainability initiatives

Women's empowerment in rural areas

Millet-based foods for nutritional security

Question 25

Which iconic Indian classical vocalist, often known as the "Mewati Maestro," is celebrated for his mastery of Khayal singing and his innovative approach to ragas?

Pandit Jasraj

Hariprasad Chaurasia

Zakir Hussain

Bismillah Khan

Question 26

Read the following about deficit reduction: A. Government deficit can be reduced by an increase in taxes or reduction in expenditure. B. In India, the government has been trying to increase tax revenue with greater reliance on direct taxes (indirect taxes are regressive in nature — they impact all income groups equally). Identify the correct statement(s):

Neither A nor B

Only A

Both A and B

Only B

Question 27

The "Thrissur Pooram" is a famous temple festival celebrated in which Indian state, known for its elaborate processions and fireworks displays?

Tamil Nadu

Odisha

Kerala

Karnataka

Question 28

Read the following about capital receipts: A. All those receipts of the government which create liability or reduce financial assets are termed as capital receipts. B. The main items of capital receipts are loans raised by the government from the public, borrowing from the Reserve Bank and commercial banks, and recoveries of loans granted by the central government. Identify the correct statement(s):

Only B

Only A

Neither A nor B

Both A and B

Question 29

How many triads were mentioned in Dobereiner's Triads?

Eight

Two

Six

Four

Question 30

Name the famous hockey player after whom a stadium is built in New Delhi:

Dhanraj Pillay

Major Dhyan Chand

Balbir Singh

Roop Singh

Question 31

Gidda dance is primarily associated with which state of India?

Punjab

Assam

West Bengal

Karnataka

Question 32

Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" and played a pivotal role in the Bengal Renaissance movement?

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Rabindranath Tagore

Question 33

The city of ____________ was located on Khadir Beyt (also spelled as Bet) in the Rann of Kutch, where there was fresh water and fertile soil?

Lothal

Dholavira

Harappa

Mohenjodaro

Question 34

As of July 2023, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections from which state?

Uttar Pradesh

Gujarat

Maharashtra

Haryana

Question 35

Which dance form from Karnataka involves large drums hung around the necks of men and is known for its religious and battle fervor?

Ghodemodni

Kummi

Dandiya

Dollu Kunitha

Question 36

Which of the following sports is played by Mouma Das?

Table Tennis

Hockey

Cricket

Badminton

Question 37

A certain sum of money becomes 3.5 times of itself in 14 years at a rate of simple interest. In 25 years, that amount will become how many times of itself at the same rate of simple interest?

6.5

Question 38

Arithmetic

A sum of Rs. 15,000 is invested at compound interest (compounding annually) at the rate of 12% per annum for 2 years. Find the compound interest.

Rs. 3816

Rs. 3668

Rs. 4124

Rs. 4024

Question 39

Arithmetic

The average of 12 numbers is 60. If 12 is subtracted from the first five numbers and 10 is added to the next seven numbers, then what will be the new average?

60.83

59.25

59.75

Question 40

Arithmetic

If 35 percent of P = 60 percent of Q and Q is (z/3) percent of P, then what is the value of z?

175

165

180

185

Question 41

Arithmetic

What is the value of     ?

0.4

0.2

Question 42

Arithmetic

What is the value of 49 × 4 ÷ 28 + 56 ÷ 7 × 8 - 784 ÷ 28 + 14 × 2?

101

127

Question 43

Arithmetic

The average age of 19 students of a class is 21 years. If a new student of age 42 years joins the class, then what will be the new average age of these 20 students?

23 years

24 years

22 years

25 years

Question 44

Arithmetic

Dinesh alone can do a piece of work in 96 hours. Dinesh and Rahul together can do the same work in 48 hours. Rahul and Tarun together can do the same work in 16 hours. In how many hours can Tarun alone do the same work?

28 hours

30 hours

19.2 hours

28 hours

Question 45

Arithmetic

After a discount of 28%, an article is sold for Rs. 1008. What is the marked price of the article?

Rs. 1450

Rs. 1400

Rs. 1305

Rs. 1350

Question 46

Arithmetic

A car left 42 minutes earlier than the scheduled time but in order to reach its destination 210 km away on time, it had to reduce its speed by 10 km/h. What is the usual speed of the car?

30 km/h

40 km/h

50 km/h

60 km/h

Question 47

Arithmetic

While selling a bag for Rs. 5688, a person suffered a loss of 10%. At what price should he have sold the bag to earn a profit of 20%?

Rs. 6800

Rs. 7100

Rs. 7584

Rs. 7854

Question 48

Arithmetic

If P% of P = 225, then what is the value of P \(^2\) ?

22500

20050

20500

22550

Question 49

Arithmetic

In a mixture of 110 liters, the ratio of water and milk is 4:7. How much water must be added to make the ratio of water and milk 8:7?

30 liters

40 liters

20 liters

10 liters

Question 50

Arithmetic

A merchant marks the price of his article 50% above the cost price. If he allows a 20% discount, what is the profit percentage?

20%

30%

40%

10%

Question 51

Arithmetic

If an article is sold at a loss of 20%, then what is the respective ratio of cost price and selling price?

7:4

5:4

4:5

7:8

Question 52

Arithmetic

22 men can make a wall in 2 days. How many men are required to complete the same work in half a day?

Question 53

Arithmetic

If 4T = 5U, then what is the value of (T + U)/T ?

9/5

4/5

5/4

7/4

Question 54

Arithmetic

What is the value of 13 × 12 + 12 × 11 - 14 × 15 - 9 × 13+ 19 × 15?

346

246

146

546

Question 55

Arithmetic

Find the sides of an equilateral triangle whose area is 16√3 cm 2 .

8 cm

4 cm

6 cm

12 cm

Question 56

Arithmetic

A certain sum of money becomes 3.5 times of itself in 14 years at a rate of simple interest. In 28 years, that amount will become how many times of itself at the same rate?

Question 57

Arithmetic

What is the value of 4500  \(\div\)  9 + 1800 × 2 - 310 × 7?

1941

1935

1930

1825

Question 58

Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose "No error." "I am sure my mother has something that you shall wear in the evening."

"Shall wear in the evening"

No error

"Has something that you"

"I am sure my mother"

Question 59

Comprehension

Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option "no correction required" if the sentence is correct as given. "It grew colder and colder still, and fine, (powdery snow began to fall), so that soon we and all around us were covered with a white blanket."

"Powdery snow begin to fall"

"Powdery snow has begun to fall"

No correction required

"Powdery snow has been begun to fall"

Question 60

Comprehension

Find the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, choose "No error." "Drink plenty of water and contact your doctor for any worsening symptoms."

No error

"For any worsening symptoms"

"And contact your doctor"

"Drink plenty of water"

Question 61

Comprehension

Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word: "I have known you for a long time, and possess the most circumstantial details about the plans you were devising."

Certain

Coincidental

Credible

Direct

Question 62

Comprehension

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

Stall

Standstill

Detain

Unbind

Question 63

Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase: "To pick somebody's pocket"

To make a very difficult choice

To steal something from the pocket

To choose wisely

To cry for financial help

Question 64

Comprehension

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word: "Apart"

Nearby

Contaminated

Contagious

Huge

Question 65

Comprehension

Choose the option which is the antonym of (opposite of) the word "frugal" in the sentence given below: "Her generous donation to the charity made a significant impact on the lives of those in need."

Generous

Charity

Significant

Thrifty

Question 66

Comprehension

Select the sentence with no spelling errors:

"From his childhood, honesty and morality were his darling attributes."

"From his childhood, honesty and morality were his darling atrributes."

"From his childhood, onesty and morality were his darling attrebutes."

"From his childhood, honesty and morality were his darling attributions."

Question 67

Comprehension

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "Navigating through the dense forest, the hikers encountered ______ terrain, making the trek more challenging and adventurous."

Predictable

Monotonous

Tranquil

Treacherous

Question 68

Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error. If there is no error, choose "No error." "Neha's handwriting is more clearer than Varun's."

"Than Varun's"

"No error"

"Is more clearer"

"Neha's handwriting"

Question 69

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: "He ______ my room until he finishes his homework."

Will not get

Has not got

Gets not

Gotten

Question 70

Comprehension

Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select "No correction required" if the sentence is correct as given: "(I were the only one that) could swim, so I made a dash for it."

I was the only one that

No correction required

I was the only one whom

I was the only one who

Question 71

Comprehension

Select the incorrectly spelt word in the given sentence: "The patient was conscious after the surgary."

Patient

Conscious

After

Surgary

Question 72

Comprehension

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully: "The automobile industry is the source of livelihood of many people of Kanpur."

In the same boat

Bread and butter

Through thick and thin

Go down the drain

Question 73

Comprehension

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

line

era

sage

Spell

Question 74

Comprehension

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

chasers

bosses

workers

personal

Question 75

Comprehension

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

who

whom

that

whose

Question 76

Comprehension

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

regressing

improving

articulating

approaching

Question 77

Comprehension

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

intend

pose

pretend

enact

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

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Clamber 2. Clam 3. Claim 4. Clag 5. Clad

Six friends Lisa, Mark, Nicole, Owen, Pam, and Quinn are sitting around a circular table facing away from the center. Lisa is sitting to the immediate right of Mark. Quinn sits exactly between Nicole and Owen. Owen sits to the immediate left of Pam. Who sits to the immediate right of Pam?

In a certain code language, 'FACTS' is coded as '40827', 'FOCUS' is coded as '29741', 'FAME' is coded as '5876'. What is the code for 'T' in that code language?

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Example 2. Examine 3. Examination 4. Exact 5. Exactly

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?&nbsp; 26 + 2&nbsp; \(\div\) &nbsp;4 - 8 × 25 = 30

In a certain code language, 'STAT' is coded as 'PPXP'. What is the code for 'VOID' in that code language?

If 28 A 49 B 77 C 11 = -14 and 30 A 50 B 88 C 22 = -16, then 85 A 15 B 40 C 8 =?

On folding the given dice, which number will be opposite to the number '20'?

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 6, 23, 93, 371, 1485, ?

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 103, 108, 112, 117, 121, 126, ?

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series:&nbsp; AC, FN, KY, PJ,?

Select the option that is related to the fifth word in the same way as the fourth word is related to the third word and the second word is related to the first word: Individual: Group :: Partial : Complete :: Vacant : ?

Three positions of a dice are given below. What will come on the face opposite to the face containing ‘F’ on it?

Pointing to a man, Karishma said, “He is the husband of the only daughter of the father of my brother.” How is that man related to Karishma?

Which of the following is an example of constitutional bodies in India?

In July 2023, Aadhav Arjuna was elected as president of which sports federation in India?

The term ‘Green Revolution’ refers to the new agricultural technology developed during the 1930s and 1960s by a team of agricultural experts. Which country is associated with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)?

According to the Census of India 2011, which Indian state had the least literacy rate among the given options?

The Indian Parliament comprises of which of the following?

Which of the following pair of sports persons and sports associated with them is correct? I. Smriti Mandhana - Hockey II. Jyothi Yarraji - Cricket

What is the central theme of Poshan Pakhwada 2023, organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development?

Which iconic Indian classical vocalist, often known as the "Mewati Maestro," is celebrated for his mastery of Khayal singing and his innovative approach to ragas?

The "Thrissur Pooram" is a famous temple festival celebrated in which Indian state, known for its elaborate processions and fireworks displays?

How many triads were mentioned in Dobereiner's Triads?

Name the famous hockey player after whom a stadium is built in New Delhi:

Gidda dance is primarily associated with which state of India?

Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" and played a pivotal role in the Bengal Renaissance movement?

The city of ____________ was located on Khadir Beyt (also spelled as Bet) in the Rann of Kutch, where there was fresh water and fertile soil?

As of July 2023, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections from which state?

Which dance form from Karnataka involves large drums hung around the necks of men and is known for its religious and battle fervor?

Which of the following sports is played by Mouma Das?

A certain sum of money becomes 3.5 times of itself in 14 years at a rate of simple interest. In 25 years, that amount will become how many times of itself at the same rate of simple interest?

A sum of Rs. 15,000 is invested at compound interest (compounding annually) at the rate of 12% per annum for 2 years. Find the compound interest.

The average of 12 numbers is 60. If 12 is subtracted from the first five numbers and 10 is added to the next seven numbers, then what will be the new average?

If 35 percent of P = 60 percent of Q and Q is (z/3) percent of P, then what is the value of z?

What is the value of &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;?

What is the value of 49 × 4 ÷ 28 + 56 ÷ 7 × 8 - 784 ÷ 28 + 14 × 2?

The average age of 19 students of a class is 21 years. If a new student of age 42 years joins the class, then what will be the new average age of these 20 students?

Dinesh alone can do a piece of work in 96 hours. Dinesh and Rahul together can do the same work in 48 hours. Rahul and Tarun together can do the same work in 16 hours. In how many hours can Tarun alone do the same work?

After a discount of 28%, an article is sold for Rs. 1008. What is the marked price of the article?

A car left 42 minutes earlier than the scheduled time but in order to reach its destination 210 km away on time, it had to reduce its speed by 10 km/h. What is the usual speed of the car?

While selling a bag for Rs. 5688, a person suffered a loss of 10%. At what price should he have sold the bag to earn a profit of 20%?

If P% of P = 225, then what is the value of P \(^2\) ?

In a mixture of 110 liters, the ratio of water and milk is 4:7. How much water must be added to make the ratio of water and milk 8:7?

A merchant marks the price of his article 50% above the cost price. If he allows a 20% discount, what is the profit percentage?

If an article is sold at a loss of 20%, then what is the respective ratio of cost price and selling price?

22 men can make a wall in 2 days. How many men are required to complete the same work in half a day?

If 4T = 5U, then what is the value of (T + U)/T ?

What is the value of 13 × 12 + 12 × 11 - 14 × 15 - 9 × 13+ 19 × 15?

Find the sides of an equilateral triangle whose area is 16√3 cm 2 .

A certain sum of money becomes 3.5 times of itself in 14 years at a rate of simple interest. In 28 years, that amount will become how many times of itself at the same rate?

What is the value of 4500&nbsp; \(\div\) &nbsp;9 + 1800 × 2 - 310 × 7?

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose "No error." "I am sure my mother has something that you shall wear in the evening."

Find the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, choose "No error." "Drink plenty of water and contact your doctor for any worsening symptoms."

Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word: "I have known you for a long time, and possess the most circumstantial details about the plans you were devising."

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

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase: "To pick somebody's pocket"

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word: "Apart"

Choose the option which is the antonym of (opposite of) the word "frugal" in the sentence given below: "Her generous donation to the charity made a significant impact on the lives of those in need."

Select the sentence with no spelling errors:

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "Navigating through the dense forest, the hikers encountered ______ terrain, making the trek more challenging and adventurous."

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error. If there is no error, choose "No error." "Neha's handwriting is more clearer than Varun's."

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: "He ______ my room until he finishes his homework."

Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select "No correction required" if the sentence is correct as given: "(I were the only one that) could swim, so I made a dash for it."

Select the incorrectly spelt word in the given sentence: "The patient was conscious after the surgary."

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully: "The automobile industry is the source of livelihood of many people of Kanpur."

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

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

Select the most appropriate option for blank (3) in the passage: &nbsp;

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

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

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 26 + 2 \(\div\) 4 - 8 × 25 = 30

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series: AC, FN, KY, PJ,?

What is the value of ?

What is the value of 4500 \(\div\) 9 + 1800 × 2 - 310 × 7?

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