SSC-GD 2024 Questions

22 Feb 2024 • Shift 4

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Question 1

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series: 33, 34, 38, 47, 63, ?

Question 2

Logical Reasoning

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

efdf

cddf

edff

fede

Question 3

Logical Reasoning

Seven girls A, B, C, X, Y, W, and Z are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the center. W is second to the left of X. W is the immediate neighbor of both B and C. Z is fourth to the left of B. Y is not the immediate neighbor of C. Who is sitting on the immediate left of X?

Question 4

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, if PIZZA is coded as BAAJQ, BURGER is coded as SFHSVC, then what will NOODLES be coded as?

KSAHTRO

TFMEPPO

OPPEMFT

ORTHASK

Question 5

Logical Reasoning

Arrange the following words in alphabetical order: 1. CONFUSION 2. CONFIDENCE 3. CONFIRM 4. CONFLICT 5. CONDUCTOR

5, 2, 3, 4, 1

5, 2, 1, 3, 4

5, 2, 3, 1, 4

3, 5, 2, 4, 1

Question 6

Logical Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing: MNRT, QRVX, UVZB, YZDF, ?. Select the correct alternative.

CDHJ

DEHJ

DEFG

DEMR

Question 7

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives. AEI : CGK :: NRV : ?

UXZ

PTX

PQR

SRT

Question 8

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 Honey?

Gopal

Jatin

Ishaan

Sumit

Question 9

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 17, 25, 37, 53, 73, 97, ?

125

128

129

121

Question 10

Logical Reasoning

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 14 - 21 ÷ 7 × 3 + 6 = 29

× and −

× and +

= and ×

+ and −

Question 11

Logical Reasoning

If ISA 8B 9C 3 = 20 and ISA 20B 15C 5 = 35, then 8A 6B 4C 2 = ?

112

115

111

113

Question 12

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, if RHYMES is coded as PFWKGQ, and LIME is coded as JKKG, then what will CHIMES be coded as?

KFAKGQ

KFAQGK

AFKQGK

AFKKGQ

Question 13

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives: YL : UH :: ?

PQ : RS

OB : GT

TG : PC

UU : VV

Question 14

Logical Reasoning

Three statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s): Statements: I. Some engineers are doctors. II. All doctors are lawyers. III. Some lawyers are not teachers. Conclusions: I. Some lawyers are teachers. II. Some engineers are lawyers.

Only conclusion I follows

Only conclusion II follows

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Both conclusions I and II follow

Question 15

Logical Reasoning

If P + Q means P is the brother of Q, P * Q means P is the mother of Q, P ÷ Q means P is the father of Q, and P - Q means P is the sister of Q. How is A related to E in the relationship A * B ÷ C - D ÷ E?

Father's mother

Father

Mother

Father's sister

Question 16

Which of the following measures of money supply is most liquid?

Question 17

In which year was the Dandi March by Mahatma Gandhi launched?

1940

1950

1920

1930

Question 18

The Sangeet Natak Academy Awards were earlier known as:

Residential Awards

Prestigious Awards

Presidential Awards

Cultural Awards

Question 19

Heptathlon for women includes how many events?

Question 20

Gangaur festival is historically native to which of the following states?

Himachal Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

Rajasthan

Question 21

PR Sreejesh is associated with which sport?

Hockey

Football

Cricket

Badminton

Question 22

Which of the following events was played in National Games 2023? I. Sepak Takraw II. Mallakhamb

Both I and II

Only I

Neither I nor II

Only II

Question 23

In India, "Garibi Hatao" and attainment of self-reliance was the main objective of which Five-Year Plan?

First Five-Year Plan

Fifth Five-Year Plan

Seventh Five-Year Plan

Third Five-Year Plan

Question 24

Which department under the Ministry of Finance has launched the "Vivad se Vishwas II" scheme to effectively settle the pending contractual disputes of government and government undertakings?

Department of Economic Affairs

Department of Expenditure

Department of Financial Services

Department of Revenue

Question 25

Which of the following is correct regarding the conditions of the Governor's office? I. The Governor can hold any other office of profit. II. The Governor shall be entitled without payment of rent to the use of his official residences.

Only II

Neither I nor II

Both I and II

Only I

Question 26

Which instrument was played by Ustad Asad Ali Khan?

Sarod

Santoor

Sitar

Rudra Veena

Question 27

Which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union and its Territories?

Part I

Part III

Part IV

Part II

Question 28

Kuchipudi originated in a village named Kuchipudi in which Indian state?

Kerala

Tamil Nadu

Andhra Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

Question 29

India shares its land borders with how many countries?

Eight

Seven

Five

Six

Question 30

Which of the following Five-Year Plans of India was a complete failure?

Seventh Five-Year Plan

Third Five-Year Plan

First Five-Year Plan

Sixth Five-Year Plan

Question 31

What is the name of the Indian-American cancer physician chosen for the 2023-2024 class of White House Fellows?

Rahul Gupta

Atul Butte

Kavitha Bhatia

Kamal Menghrajani

Question 32

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 promises how many days of guaranteed wage employment to all rural households?

365 days

90 days

100 days

180 days

Question 33

H 2 is the molecular formula of which of the following elements?

Lead

Hydrogen

Platinum

Sulfur

Question 34

Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) in Himachal Pradesh, how many houses were completed as of November 9, 2023?

9,800

14,906

18,502

4,580

Question 35

Who wrote the famous play "Abhijnana Shakuntalam"?

Kalhana

Asvaghosa

Kalidasa

Vishakhadatta

Question 36

Arithmetic

The difference between the circumference and the diameter of a circle is 12 cm. What is the area of the circle?

24.64 cm 2

226 cm 2

314 cm 2

18 cm 2

Question 37

Arithmetic

A can complete a piece of work in 28 days. B is 68% more efficient than A. How many days will B take to complete the work?

28/3 days

15 days

50/3 days

25/2 days

Question 38

Arithmetic

The Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two prime numbers x and y (x < y) is 145. What is the value of (10x - y)?

Question 39

Arithmetic

A person lent a certain sum of money at an annual rate of 24% simple interest. In 5 years, the interest amounted to Rs. 1200 more than the sum lent. What is the sum lent?

Rs. 2400

Rs. 3600

Rs. 6000

Rs. 3000

Question 40

Arithmetic

Abhishek marks the price of his laptop 50% above the cost price and allows a discount of 30%. What is his profit percentage?

10%

20%

15%

Question 41

Arithmetic

The selling price of a bag is Rs. 1056, and the profit percentage is 20%. If the selling price drops to Rs. 800, what is the loss percentage?

4.25%

9.09%

11.11%

8.08%

Question 42

Arithmetic

What is the value of 7.14% of 66.67% of 21.84?

11.07

2.02

1.04

1.09

Question 43

Arithmetic

Compound interest (compounding annually) on a sum for 2 years is Rs. 967.5. If the rate of interest is 15% per annum, what is the principal amount?

Rs. 3000

Rs. 2400

Rs. 2800

Rs. 2700

Question 44

Arithmetic

The cost price of an article is Rs. 360. If the profit percentage is 8%, what is the value of the profit?

Rs. 30

Rs. 25.6

Rs. 28.8

Rs. 45

Question 45

Arithmetic

What is the average of squares of the first 17 natural numbers?

194

2105

124

113

Question 46

Arithmetic

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 9?

11474

4124

4131

1254

Question 47

Arithmetic

The tax imposed on an article is decreased by 17%, and its consumption increases by 17%. Find the percentage change in revenue.

2.89% increase

2.89% decrease

17% decrease

17% increase

Question 48

Arithmetic

What is the value of the series 1/(1×3) + 1/(3×5) + 1/(5×7) + ... + 1/(99×101)?

101/102

99/100

100/101

99/101

Question 49

Arithmetic

If the selling price of an article is Rs. 2400 and the marked price is Rs. 3000, what is the discount percentage?

25%

15%

30%

20%

Question 50

Arithmetic

Anil can do a piece of work in 80 days. What percentage of the total work can Anil complete in 30 days?

38%

40%

42%

37.5%

Question 51

Arithmetic

The ratio of P, Q, and R is 6:5:9. If their sum is 400, what is the difference between P and R?

100

Question 52

Arithmetic

The average age of a group of 11 men is 53 years. If 2 men leave the group and the average age increases by 1 year, what is the average age of the two men who left?

48.5 years

49 years

51 years

53 years

Question 53

Arithmetic

How many two-digit numbers are divisible by 8?

Question 54

Arithmetic

In a smoothie recipe, the ratio of fruits to yogurt is 5:2, and the ratio of yogurt to honey is 3:1. What is the ratio of fruits to honey?

12:11

15:2

3:14

16:3

Question 55

Arithmetic

A person walks at a speed of 6 km/h and covers a certain distance in 4 hours. If the person increases the speed to 8 km/h, how long will it take to cover the same distance?

2 hours

5 hours

3 hours

4.5 hours

Question 56

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: __!" Watch out for that hole.

Amen

Yay

Tut

Hey

Question 57

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for the blank: Your brother __ an apology to me.

owes

drops

abates

owns

Question 58

Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’: We believe that visiting Shimla is the better therapy for you.

the better therapy for you.

No error

We believe that

visiting Shimla is

Question 59

Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’: Please distribute these balloons between all the candidates.

all the candidates.

No error

Please distribute

these balloons between

Question 60

Comprehension

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose "No improvement" if the sentence is correct: I read the directions, but I still can't figured out how it works.

figure out

figuring out

figures off

No improvement

Question 61

Comprehension

Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word: That missing context can often lead to separate interpretations by different readers or viewers.

Analysis

Insight

Ignorance

Explanation

Question 62

Comprehension

Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence: According to the Finance Minister, this will provide the digital economy a new demension.

provide

According

demension

economy

Question 63

Comprehension

The sentence has been divided into three parts. Identify the segment with a spelling error: The renowned chef, known for his innovative cullinary creations, opened a new restaurant.

No error

creations, opened a new restaurant

The renowned chef, known for his innovative cullinary

a hotspot for food enthusiasts

Question 64

Comprehension

Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom: To turn a deaf ear to

To have an ear ache

To get into trouble

To refuse to listen and consider

To become deaf

Question 65

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Investment

Outline

Divestment

Endowment

Goody

Question 66

Comprehension

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: He had always liked this mosque; it was gracious, and the arrangement __ him.

dissatisfied

pleased

happy

bothered

Question 67

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: __ his previous start-ups have failed.

Little

Quite

Very

All

Question 68

Comprehension

Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word: Visitors board the train and wind their way through its corridors and lavish decor.

Mundane

Affluent

Destitute

Regular

Question 69

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: The trio of women at the table __ representative of the enormous flux of American life.

had being

was

has been

were

Question 70

Comprehension

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully: All the boys of Shemrock are similar in many ways.

Flocking birds

Eats like a bird

A piece of cake

Birds of a feather

Question 71

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (1) in the passage: Chimpanzees awaken at dawn, and their day is spent __ in the trees and on the ground.

either

neither

all

both

Question 72

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (2) in the passage: After a lengthy midday rest, late afternoon is usually the most intensive feeding __.

era

period

movement

group

Question 73

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (3) in the passage: In the trees, where most feeding takes place, chimps use their hands and feet to move __.

over

along

about

Question 74

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (4) in the passage: Movement over any significant distance usually takes __ on the ground.

spot

place

part

over

Question 75

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (5) in the passage: Though able to walk upright, chimpanzees more often move about on all fours, __ forward on the knuckles of their hands.

dragging

leaning

making

stalling

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series: 33, 34, 38, 47, 63, ?

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

Seven girls A, B, C, X, Y, W, and Z are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the center. W is second to the left of X. W is the immediate neighbor of both B and C. Z is fourth to the left of B. Y is not the immediate neighbor of C. Who is sitting on the immediate left of X?

In a certain code language, if PIZZA is coded as BAAJQ, BURGER is coded as SFHSVC, then what will NOODLES be coded as?

Arrange the following words in alphabetical order: 1. CONFUSION 2. CONFIDENCE 3. CONFIRM 4. CONFLICT 5. CONDUCTOR

A series is given with one term missing: MNRT, QRVX, UVZB, YZDF, ?. Select the correct alternative.

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives. AEI : CGK :: NRV : ?

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 17, 25, 37, 53, 73, 97, ?

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 14 - 21 ÷ 7 × 3 + 6 = 29

If ISA 8B 9C 3 = 20 and ISA 20B 15C 5 = 35, then 8A 6B 4C 2 = ?

In a certain code language, if RHYMES is coded as PFWKGQ, and LIME is coded as JKKG, then what will CHIMES be coded as?

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives: YL : UH :: ?

If P + Q means P is the brother of Q, P * Q means P is the mother of Q, P &divide; Q means P is the father of Q, and P - Q means P is the sister of Q. How is A related to E in the relationship A * B &divide; C - D &divide; E?

Which of the following measures of money supply is most liquid?

In which year was the Dandi March by Mahatma Gandhi launched?

The Sangeet Natak Academy Awards were earlier known as:

Heptathlon for women includes how many events?

Gangaur festival is historically native to which of the following states?

PR Sreejesh is associated with which sport?

Which of the following events was played in National Games 2023? I. Sepak Takraw II. Mallakhamb

In India, "Garibi Hatao" and attainment of self-reliance was the main objective of which Five-Year Plan?

Which department under the Ministry of Finance has launched the "Vivad se Vishwas II" scheme to effectively settle the pending contractual disputes of government and government undertakings?

Which of the following is correct regarding the conditions of the Governor's office? I. The Governor can hold any other office of profit. II. The Governor shall be entitled without payment of rent to the use of his official residences.

Which instrument was played by Ustad Asad Ali Khan?

Which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union and its Territories?

Kuchipudi originated in a village named Kuchipudi in which Indian state?

India shares its land borders with how many countries?

Which of the following Five-Year Plans of India was a complete failure?

What is the name of the Indian-American cancer physician chosen for the 2023-2024 class of White House Fellows?

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 promises how many days of guaranteed wage employment to all rural households?

H 2 is the molecular formula of which of the following elements?

Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) in Himachal Pradesh, how many houses were completed as of November 9, 2023?

Who wrote the famous play "Abhijnana Shakuntalam"?

The difference between the circumference and the diameter of a circle is 12 cm. What is the area of the circle?

A can complete a piece of work in 28 days. B is 68% more efficient than A. How many days will B take to complete the work?

The Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two prime numbers x and y (x &lt; y) is 145. What is the value of (10x - y)?

A person lent a certain sum of money at an annual rate of 24% simple interest. In 5 years, the interest amounted to Rs. 1200 more than the sum lent. What is the sum lent?

Abhishek marks the price of his laptop 50% above the cost price and allows a discount of 30%. What is his profit percentage?

The selling price of a bag is Rs. 1056, and the profit percentage is 20%. If the selling price drops to Rs. 800, what is the loss percentage?

What is the value of 7.14% of 66.67% of 21.84?

Compound interest (compounding annually) on a sum for 2 years is Rs. 967.5. If the rate of interest is 15% per annum, what is the principal amount?

The cost price of an article is Rs. 360. If the profit percentage is 8%, what is the value of the profit?

What is the average of squares of the first 17 natural numbers?

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 9?

The tax imposed on an article is decreased by 17%, and its consumption increases by 17%. Find the percentage change in revenue.

What is the value of the series 1/(1&times;3) + 1/(3&times;5) + 1/(5&times;7) + ... + 1/(99&times;101)?

If the selling price of an article is Rs. 2400 and the marked price is Rs. 3000, what is the discount percentage?

Anil can do a piece of work in 80 days. What percentage of the total work can Anil complete in 30 days?

The ratio of P, Q, and R is 6:5:9. If their sum is 400, what is the difference between P and R?

The average age of a group of 11 men is 53 years. If 2 men leave the group and the average age increases by 1 year, what is the average age of the two men who left?

How many two-digit numbers are divisible by 8?

In a smoothie recipe, the ratio of fruits to yogurt is 5:2, and the ratio of yogurt to honey is 3:1. What is the ratio of fruits to honey?

A person walks at a speed of 6 km/h and covers a certain distance in 4 hours. If the person increases the speed to 8 km/h, how long will it take to cover the same distance?

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: __!" Watch out for that hole.

Select the most appropriate option for the blank: Your brother __ an apology to me.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose &lsquo;No error&rsquo;: We believe that visiting Shimla is the better therapy for you.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose &lsquo;No error&rsquo;: Please distribute these balloons between all the candidates.

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose "No improvement" if the sentence is correct: I read the directions, but I still can't figured out how it works.

Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word: That missing context can often lead to separate interpretations by different readers or viewers.

Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence: According to the Finance Minister, this will provide the digital economy a new demension.

The sentence has been divided into three parts. Identify the segment with a spelling error: The renowned chef, known for his innovative cullinary creations, opened a new restaurant.

Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom: To turn a deaf ear to

Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Investment

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: He had always liked this mosque; it was gracious, and the arrangement __ him.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: __ his previous start-ups have failed.

Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word: Visitors board the train and wind their way through its corridors and lavish decor.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: The trio of women at the table __ representative of the enormous flux of American life.

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully: All the boys of Shemrock are similar in many ways.

Select the most appropriate option for blank (1) in the passage: Chimpanzees awaken at dawn, and their day is spent __ in the trees and on the ground.

Select the most appropriate option for blank (2) in the passage: After a lengthy midday rest, late afternoon is usually the most intensive feeding __.

Select the most appropriate option for blank (3) in the passage: In the trees, where most feeding takes place, chimps use their hands and feet to move __.

Select the most appropriate option for blank (4) in the passage: Movement over any significant distance usually takes __ on the ground.

Select the most appropriate option for blank (5) in the passage: Though able to walk upright, chimpanzees more often move about on all fours, __ forward on the knuckles of their hands.

If P + Q means P is the brother of Q, P * Q means P is the mother of Q, P ÷ Q means P is the father of Q, and P - Q means P is the sister of Q. How is A related to E in the relationship A * B ÷ C - D ÷ E?

The Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two prime numbers x and y (x < y) is 145. What is the value of (10x - y)?

What is the value of the series 1/(1×3) + 1/(3×5) + 1/(5×7) + ... + 1/(99×101)?

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’: We believe that visiting Shimla is the better therapy for you.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’: Please distribute these balloons between all the candidates.