SSC-GD 2024 Questions

28 Feb 2024 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come at 'Fourth' position? 1. Slur 2. Suit 3. Slug 4. Slung 5. Slump

A
Slung
B
Slug
C
Slur
D
Suit
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

Five persons A, B, C, D and E are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). C is not an immediate neighbour of D and A. B is sitting second to the left of E, A is sitting second to the right of E. Who is sitting on the immediate right of D?

A
C
B
B
C
E
D
A
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

By Interchanging the given two numbers (not digits) which of the following equation will be not correct? 9 and 2

A
\(9 ÷ 3 + 2 - 4 = 6\)  
B
$9 - 2 + 7 = 0$
C
\(2+9 ×3-4=11\)
D
\(9+4×2-6=32\)
Question 4
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 T are S. II. No R is S. Conclusions: I. No S is R. II. No R is T. III. No S is T.

A
Both conclusions II and III follows
B
Neither conclusion follows
C
All conclusions follows
D
Only conclusion I follows
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. $863, 860, 869, 842, 923, ?$

A
680
B
550
C
570
D
580
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

If $30  A   10  B  30  C  10  =  37$ and $45  A  15  B  18  C  9  =  58$, then $64  A  34  B  50  C  5  = ?$

A
90
B
80
C
88
D
87
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives. GE: HH :: BA:?

A
RJ
B
KL
C
IM
D
CD
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. QRN: UVR :: ?

A
XUN: LOD
B
NUP: BBO
C
SWL: WAP
D
KJH: ZOW
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'DRAGON' is coded as 'CQZEML'. What is the code for 'WHEELS' in that code language?

A
VGDDJQ
B
VGDCJQ
C
VGDDKR
D
VGDCJR
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language. 'WHOM' is coded as 'SCKH'. What is the code for 'BAKE' in that code language?

A
XVHA
B
XVGA
C
XVGZ
D
XVHZ
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Eight athletes Sunil, Abhishek, Mohit, Cheenu, Rahul, Tanu, Koyal and Ankit are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Koyal is third to the left of Rahul. Tanu is third to the right of Cheenu. Mohit is second to the right of Sunil. Abhishek is second to the left of Cheenu. Tanu is second to the left of Sunil. Who is sitting second to the right of Ankit?

A
Sunil
B
Cheenu
C
Mohit
D
Rahul
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

'E × F' means 'E is the wife of F' 'E + F' means 'E is the brother of F' 'E ÷ F' means 'E is the husband of F' 'E - F' means 'E is the son of F' How is P related to R in the expression P × Q + I-R ÷ S ?

A
Sister
B
Son's wife
C
Wife's sister
D
Wife
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following letter clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? U, X, A, D, G, J, M, ?

A
Q
B
P
C
R
D
S
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it? cddfcd_ _ c_df_ddfcd

A
dfcd
B
ddcd
C
ddfc
D
dfdc
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. $5, 37, 70, 104, ?, 175$

A
139
B
140
C
148
D
144
Question 16
GK

Who has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force on January 30, 2023?

A
Harjit Singh Arora
B
Sandeep Singh
C
Vivek Ram Chaudhari
D
Amarpreet Singh
Question 17
GK

The Government of India recently renamed the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award as the ___________ Khel Ratna Award.

A
Major Dhyan Chand
B
Mary Kom
C
Indira Gandhi
D
Gavaskar
Question 18
GK

Ashoka's dhamma ___________ worship of a god, or performance of a sacrifice.

A
supports certain form
B
is a part of
C
primarily involves
D
did not involve
Question 19
GK

Which of the following was the 14th Census of India?

A
1991
B
2011
C
2021
D
2001
Question 20
GK

What dancing style was M.K. Saroja, who passed away in June 2022, well known for?

A
Kuchipudi
B
Kathak
C
Sattriya
D
Bharatanatyam
Question 21
GK

What is the sex ratio of early childhood (0-6 years) according to the 2011 census of India (Females per Thousand Males)?

A
928
B
918
C
938
D
908
Question 22
GK

'Tippani Nritya' is associated with which of the following states?

A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Gujarat
C
Karnataka
D
Uttar Pradesh
Question 23
GK

Elements in the Modern Periodic Table are arranged in ___________ vertical columns called groups and ___________ horizontal rows called periods.

A
18, 9
B
18, 7
C
16, 9
D
16, 7
Question 24
GK

ATM booths come under which sector of the economic activity?

A
Secondary sector
B
Tertiary Sector
C
Quaternary sector
D
Primary sector
Question 25
GK

The Green revolution started in the year 1965 and the ___________ five-year plan of India was between 1961-66.

A
third
B
fourth
C
first
D
second
Question 26
GK

The Board of Control of Cricket (BCCI) has appointed ___________ as the chairman of the Senior Men's Cricket Selection Committee in 2023

A
Sachin Tendulkar
B
Kapil Dev
C
M.S. Dhoni
D
Ajit Agarkar
Question 27
GK

Under the Industrial Policy Resolution 1956, industries in India have been classified into how many categories?

A
Three
B
Five
C
Two
D
Four
Question 28
GK

Which of the following statements is correct regarding Green Revolution? I. Green Revolution made India self-reliant in foodgrain production. II. Post Green Revolution, there is decrease in the use of chemical fertilizers.

A
Only II
B
Neither I nor II
C
Both I and II
D
Only I
Question 29
GK

According to the Indian Constitution, how many organs are there in the government of India?

A
Two
B
Five
C
Three
D
Four
Question 30
GK

Decathlon which is organised for men includes ___________ events.

A
10
B
15
C
8
D
12
Question 31
GK

Independence Day is celebrated at the national level at ___________ in Delhi.

A
Red Fort
B
India Gate
C
Taj Mahal
D
Gateway of India
Question 32
GK

Which country won the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022?

A
Spain
B
Colombia
C
USA
D
Japan
Question 33
GK

Who among the following social reformers founded the Self Respect Movement?

A
Ghasidas
B
Jyotirao Phule
C
Narayana Guru
D
Periyar
Question 34
GK

Which instrument is played by the famous music personality Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma?

A
Guitar
B
Santoor
C
Sitar
D
Piano
Question 35
GK

Which state government launched the Mukhyamantri Nishulk Annapurna Food Packet Scheme on Independence Day in 2023?

A
Rajasthan
B
Maharashtra
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Kerala
Question 36
Arithmetic

What is the value of 13[216 ÷ 3 of { 48 ÷ 24 × (42-38)}] ?

A
130
B
143
C
117
D
91
Question 37
Arithmetic

Two numbers are in the ratio of $6: 5$. If their sum is $22$, then what is the sum of the squares of the two numbers?

A
234
B
256
C
244
D
196
Question 38
Arithmetic

I can complete a work in 20 days and U can complete the same work in 10 days. If both of them work together, then in 4 days what percent work of the total work will be completed?

A
80 percent
B
75 percent
C
65 percent
D
60 percent
Question 39
Arithmetic

An item costing ₹ 500 is being sold at a 17% loss. If the price is further reduced by 20%, then find the selling price.

A
₹452
B
₹290
C
₹302
D
₹332
Question 40
Arithmetic

Convert 0.5̅16 into fraction. 

A
$30/61$
B
$31/63$
C
$31/70$
D
$31/60$
Question 41
Arithmetic

A company's revenue increased by 10% in the first quarter and decreased by 5% in the second quarter. What is the net percentage increase or decrease in revenue over these two quarters?

A
3.5% increase
B
4.5% decrease
C
3.5 decrease
D
4.5% increase
Question 42
Arithmetic

If A: B: C = 2:3: 5, then what is the value of (A + B): (B+C): (C+A)?

A
5: 8: 7
B
7: 6: 5
C
7: 8: 7
D
5: 8: 8
Question 43
Arithmetic

Deepak marks the price of his table 50 percent above the cost price. He gives some discount on it and earns profit of 10 percent. What is the discount percentage?

A
26.67 percent
B
33.33 percent
C
16.67 percent
D
20 percent
Question 44
Arithmetic

Mohan, Aman and Sohan together can complete a work in 18 days. If Mohan can work thrice as faster than Aman and Aman can work twice as faster than Sohan, then in how many days Sohan alone can complete the same work?

A
172 days
B
162 days
C
180 days
D
195 days
Question 45
Arithmetic

A ring is sold at three successive discounts of 10%, 20% and 30%. If the marked price of the ring is ₹20,000, find its net selling price.

A
Rs. 10000
B
Rs. 9000
C
Rs. 10020
D
Rs. 10080
Question 46
Arithmetic

A train of length 442 metres crosses an electric pole in 13 seconds and crosses another train of the same length travelling in opposite direction in 17 seconds. What is the speed of the second train?

A
24 m/s
B
18 m/s
C
12 m/s
D
32 m/s
Question 47
Arithmetic

A person borrows some money for 5 years at a certain rate of simple interest. If the ratio of principal and total interest is 5:1, then what is the annual rate of interest?

A
4 percent
B
2 percent
C
7 percent
D
3.5 percent
Question 48
Arithmetic

What is the total surface area of a cone whose radius is 24 cm and height is 10 cm?

A
3771.43 cm 2
B
3924.61 cm 2
C
3249.76 cm 2
D
4261.23  cm 2
Question 49
Arithmetic

What is the sum of all prime numbers between 30 and 50?

A
202
B
199
C
173
D
187
Question 50
Arithmetic

What is the smallest number that is a multiple of 5, 8 and 15?

A
40
B
230
C
120
D
60
Question 51
Arithmetic

A sells a bottle to B at the profit of 30 percent and B sells it to C at a loss of 20 percent. If C pays Rs. 3744 for the bottle, then what is the cost price of bottle for A?

A
Rs. 3200
B
Rs. 3600
C
Rs. 3000
D
Rs. 3500
Question 52
Arithmetic

The difference between compound interest (compounding annually) and simple interest on a sum of Rs.80,000 for 2 years is Rs. 288. Find the rate of interest per annum.

A
8%
B
5.50%
C
6%
D
4%
Question 53
Arithmetic

Average of 8 numbers is 47. The average of first three numbers is 53 and the average of next two numbers is 55. If the sixth number is 7 and 10 less than seventh and eighth number respectively, then what is the value of eighth number?

A
52
B
42
C
40
D
47
Question 54
Arithmetic

The average age of 17 students of a class is 20 years. If a new student of age 38 years joins the class, then what will be the average age of these 18 students?

A
24 years
B
21 years
C
23 years
D
26 years
Question 55
Arithmetic

A student scores 60% in an exam and gets 24 marks less than another student who scored 80%. What is the maximum marks in the exam?

A
150
B
130
C
140
D
120
Question 56
Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. Neither Prerna nor Vishaka understand the meaning of friendship.

A
Neither Prerna nor
B
meaning of friendship.
C
Vishaka understand the
D
No error
Question 57
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. The Liberal Party is cracking under the pressure of these ________.

A
corrosion
B
allegation
C
allegations
D
allegedly
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'm unable to contact my friend, who deceived me when I was more weaker.

A
I'm unable to contact my friend
B
No error
C
I was more weaker.
D
who deceived me when
Question 59
Comprehension

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. ________ your clothes, it is high time you clean up the mess in your room.

A
Fold
B
Faux
C
Foaled
D
Fouled
Question 60
Comprehension

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. The software revolution is at its peaks in India.

A
its peaked
B
it's peaking
C
No improvement
D
its peak
Question 61
Comprehension

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. The house is a pear tree in the backyard.

A
have a pears
B
has a pears
C
No improvement
D
has a pear
Question 62
Comprehension

Choose the option which is antonym of (opposite of) the word "construe" in the sentence given below: His silence was misunderstood by many as a lack of interest, when in reality, he was deeply engrossed in thought.

A
misunderstood
B
interest
C
engrossed
D
silence
Question 63
Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. Studies suggest that well-designed e-books can support early literacy in kids.

A
No error
B
Studies suggest that well-designed
C
literacy in kids.
D
e-books can support early
Question 64
Comprehension

Select the sentence with no spelling errors.

A
Marine ecosystems were comparatively more resistant to extreme weather events.
B
Marine ecosysteams were comparatively more resistant to extreme weather events.
C
Marine ecosystems were comparitively more resistant to extreme weather events.
D
Marine ecosystems were comparatively more resistaent to extreme weather events.
Question 65
Comprehension

Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence. He made several excrsions in the tribal habitats there.

A
tribal
B
habitats
C
excrsions
D
several
Question 66
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom Drastic times call for drastic measures

A
Something that ends at the last minute or last few seconds
B
When you are extremely desperate you need to take extremely desperate actions
C
Do not pull all your resources in one possibility
D
Don't rely on it until you sure of it
Question 67
Comprehension

Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. My coworkers' loud, endless conversations irritated me.

A
Obliged
B
Pacified
C
Appeased
D
Displeased
Question 68
Comprehension

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully. The party was great and we thoroughly enjoyed .

A
Beat around the bush
B
In the dark
C
Had a ball
D
Cut corners
Question 69
Comprehension

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. He sand the wooden with coarse sandpaper.

A
sand the wood
B
No improvement
C
had sand the wood
D
sanded the wood
Question 70
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Facade

A
Hidden
B
Truth
C
Opening
D
Closure
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (1)

A
was
B
were
C
is
D
are
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (2)

A
from
B
to
C
for
D
with
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (3)

A
more
B
most
C
enough
D
so
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (4)

A
plans
B
idea
C
amends
D
structures
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (5)

A
placed
B
marked
C
draft
D
signed