SSC-GD 2024 Questions

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Question 1

Logical Reasoning

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? $14 \times 4 \div 6 + 5 - 8 = 3$

8 and 4

3 and 5

14 and 6

3 and 4

Question 2

Logical Reasoning

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

cbba

abcd

cdba

aabb

Question 3

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? $71, ?, 80, 85, 89, 94$

Question 4

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. $177, 145, 113, 81, 49, ?$

Question 5

Logical Reasoning

Five friends P, B, C, G and H are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre. B is sitting to the immediate left of C. G and H are not the immediate neighbour of C. H is sitting second to the right of P. Who is sitting on the immediate right of G?

Question 6

Logical Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. $NS, PK, HM, JE, ?$

Question 7

Logical Reasoning

By Interchanging the given two numbers which of the following equation will be not correct? $4$ and $9$

$8+4 \times 3-9=31$

$4-9+8=15$

$9 \times 1-4+6=1$

$9-4\div3+1=2$

Question 8

Logical Reasoning

Eight teachers Jatin, Abhi, Gopal, Heena, Ishaa, Rohit, Kajal and Leela are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Abhi is second to the left of Heena. Rohit is third to the right of Heena. Gopal is second to the right of Jatin. Rohit is second to the left of Jatin. Kajal is third to the left of Ishaa. Who is sitting to the immediate right of Gopal?

Kajal

Abhi

Heena

Jatin

Question 9

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, if COMPUTER is coded as 'DPNQVUFS' and KEYBOARD is coded as 'LFZCPBSE,' then what will MOUSE be coded as?

NVTPF

NPVTF

NPTVF

NPTFV

Question 10

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 acts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements. Statements: I. No Brush is Bed. II. Some Table are Brush. Conclusions: I. Some Table are not Bed. II. All Bed are Table.

Both conclusions I and II follows

Only conclusion II follows

Neither conclusion follows

Only conclusion I follows

Question 11

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'LOSS' is coded as 'OSVW'. What is the code for 'MANY' in that code language?

PFQC

PERC

PEQC

PEQD

Question 12

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. PIRATE: PEITRA :: SYSTEM: SMYEST :: PHYSIQUE:?

UEIQPHYS

YSPHUEIQ

PEHUYQSI

SYHPQIEU

Question 13

Logical Reasoning

Two positions of a dice are given below. What will come on the face opposite to the face containing '5' on it?

Question 14

Logical Reasoning

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

FQ: AB

EC: RI

ZK: IT

EI: DF

Question 15

Logical Reasoning

A $\times$ B means A is the brother of B. A $+$ B means A is the father of B, A - B means A is the sister of B and A $\div$ B means A is the wife of B. If P $\times$ Q $\div$ H + D - B + M, then how is Q related to M?

Father's sister

Father's mother

Mother's mother

Sister

Question 16

Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in alphabetical order: 1. READ 2. RIDE 3. RINSE 4. REAL 5. RIGHT

1,3,2,5,4

1,4,2,5,3

1,3,2,4,5

3,2,1,4,5

Question 17

Credit of invention of the Chess game goes to:

India

Iran

England

Japan

Question 18

From which date, Indian Financial year begins?

31st March

1st March

1st April

1st January

Question 19

What does "LBW" stand for in cricket?

Last Ball Wicket

Long Boundary Wicket

Leg Break Wrist

Leg Before Wicket

Question 20

Which Indian dancer won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Manipuri Dance in 2018?

Gopika Varma

Akham Lakshmi Devi

Surupa Sen

Dr. Aruna Mohanty

Question 21

Which of the following statement is 'true' for 'dobereiner's triads'? I. Triads were in order of atomic masses. II. Atomic mass of middle element was roughly the average of atomic masses of other two elements.

Both I and II

Only I

Only II

Neither I nor II

Question 22

Most of Ashoka's inscriptions were in _ language and were written in the _____ script.

Prakrit, Brahmi

Pali, Kharosthi

Sanskrit, Kharosthi

Sanskrit, Brahmi

Question 23

Which of the following sectors is the most labour absorbing sector of the economy?

Banking

Industry

Agriculture

Service

Question 24

Which of the following is a dance form of Assam?

Bihu

Garba

Ghoomar

Kathakali

Question 25

The period from the decline of the Mauryas to the rise of the Guptas (2nd century BCE to 3rd century CE) is known in Indian history as the __________ period.

Post-Mauryan

Pre - Mauryan

Pre-British

Industrialization

Question 26

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

West Bengal

Madhya Pradesh

Kerala

Bihar

Question 27

Which Five-Year Plan of India was known as the "Mahalanobis Plan"?

Fourth Five-Year Plan

First Five-Year Plan

Third Five-Year Plan

Second Five-Year Plan

Question 28

In July 2023, who has been awarded the British Prime Minister's Points of Light award for several sustainability initiatives, including raising funds for children, since the age of three?

Anoushka Jolly

Aadithya Suresh

Moksha Roy

Hanaya Nisar

Question 29

What is the time period of the rolling plan during the five-year plan in India?

1978 – 80

1975 – 78

1968 – 70

1971 – 73

Question 30

Who won the ICC ODI World Cup 2011?

England

Australia

India

Sri Lanka

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT one of the fundamental rights mentioned in the Indian Constitution?

Right to constitutional remedies

Right to freedom of Religion

Right to equality

Right to exploitation

Question 32

In January 2023, who has been appointed as the Director General in the Directorate of General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)?

Pramod Kumar Misra

Vikram Dev Dutt

Ajay Kumar Bhalla

Ajay Kumar Sood

Question 33

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme with an outlay of __________ to boost availability of disease-free and quality planting material for high value horticultural crops.

Rs 2,200 crore

Rs 1000 crore

Rs 100 crore

Rs 500 crore

Question 34

According to Constitution of India a governor can be appointed _________

for two or more states

only for a union territory

for not more than 2 states

for a single state at a time

Question 35

The first census of Independent India was conducted in 1951, which was the _______ census in its continuous series.

eighth

fifth

seventh

sixth

Question 36

Which of the following has invented the musical instrument Bamhum and Tikzik?

Takar Nabam

Lily Adoryllene

Lou Majaw

Moa Subong

Question 37

Arithmetic

Minto alone can make a table in 75 days while Pinto alone can make it in 150 days. Pinto started the work and worked for 30 days. In how many days Minto can finish the remaining work?

75 days

60 days

70 days

85 days

Question 38

Arithmetic

Simplify: $18 - (3/2) \times (4 + 1)$ .

16.4

10.5

12.4

11.5

Question 39

Arithmetic

If $p: q = 1:3$ and $r: s = 2p: 3q$ , then what is the value of $pr: qs$ ?

27:2

2:29

2:25

2:27

Question 40

Arithmetic

The compound interest (compounding annually) on a principal amount of Rs. 12,000 for 2 years is Rs. 4,320 more than the simple interest for the same period. Find the rate of interest per annum.

68%

60%

55%

72%

Question 41

Arithmetic

A, B, and C can complete a piece of work in 16 days, 24 days, and 32 days respectively. How many days will all three take together to complete the work?

17/3 days

99/4 days

35/8 days

96/13 days

Question 42

Arithmetic

The cost price of an article is ₹ 650. After allowing a discount of 45%, a gain of 10% was made. Find the marked price of the article.

₹ 2400

₹ 1300

₹ 1500

₹ 2000

Question 43

Arithmetic

If $g: h:j=5:2:1$ , then what is the value of $g: 2h: j$ ?

3:5:2

5:4:1

5:4:2

5:1:3

Question 44

Arithmetic

A person goes from Q to S at a speed of 45 km/hr. He comes back from S to Q at a certain speed. If his average speed is 36 km/hr, then what was his speed while moving from S towards Q?

24 km/hr

45 km/hr

36 km/hr

30 km/hr

Question 45

Arithmetic

What is the value of $1008-40 \times 20 \div 10 + 2$ ?

940

926

930

936

Question 46

Arithmetic

The price of an article is first decreased by 32% and then increased by 44%. If the resulting price is ₹ 489.6. then find the original price of the article.

₹500

₹750

₹450

₹600

Question 47

Arithmetic

If total surface area of a cube is $726 \text{ cm}^2$ , then what is the volume of cube?

1000 cm³

1728 cm³

729 cm³

1331 cm³

Question 48

Arithmetic

In a dance competition 40 percent of the students were boy and the remaining were girls. If the average age of boys is 18 years and that of girls was 15 years. Find the average age of the students who attended the competition.

14.8 years

16.2 years

13.5 years

15 years

Question 49

Arithmetic

What will be the ratio of the Least Common Multiple and Highest Common Factor of 22, 11 and 44?

6:1

2:1

8:1

4:1

Question 50

Arithmetic

Alex invested $1500 in a savings bond with a simple interest rate of 6% per annum. How much interest will he receive after 4 years?

$313

$360

$326

$382

Question 51

Arithmetic

If an article is sold at a 10% loss after a discount of 20%, what is the original marked price as a percentage of the cost price?

110%

125.50%

118.50%

112.50%

Question 52

Arithmetic

The average of b, c, d and e is 25. If the average of b and c is 11, then what will be the average of d and e?

Question 53

Arithmetic

If a person's salary is increased by 12%, what is the new salary if the original salary was Rs. 15,000?

Rs. 16500

Rs. 16700

Rs. 16200

Rs. 16800

Question 54

Arithmetic

If the loss incurred on selling an article is 38 percent, then what will be the ratio of its cost price and selling price?

40:31

31:50

31:40

50:31

Question 55

Arithmetic

Siraj earns a profit of 32% on selling price. Find the approximate profit percent on the cost price.

49%

45%

47%

51%

Question 56

Arithmetic

What is the value of $91 \times 7+49 \times 13-42 \div 7 \times 5$ ?

1252

1244

1248

1242

Question 57

Comprehension

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully. I had a feeling that I was unable to speak due to sadness as I watched the casket of the fallen soldier return home.

Tongue And Cheek

In the dark

Lump in the throat

Cut corners

Question 58

Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. To throw down the gauntlet

To surrender

To plead for mercy

To challenge somebody to do something

To ignore without any reason

Question 59

Comprehension

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. They had to cultivate crops which the company asked them to do.

No improvement

cultivate cropping

had cultivating crops

had to cultivates crops

Question 60

Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. The main driver of today's global warming were the combustion of fossil fuels.

The main driver of

today's global warming were the

combustion of fossil fuels

No error

Question 61

Comprehension

Select the sentence with no spelling errors.

Just who is crazy enough to go swiming when the pond across the street has a layer of ice across the top?

Just who is crazy enough to go swimming when the pond across the streat has a layer of ice across the top?

Just who is crezy enough to go swimming when the pond across the street has a layer of ice across the top?

Just who is crazy enough to go swimming when the pond across the street has a layer of ice across the top?

Question 62

Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. Some of the flowers in my garden is not blooming properly.

is not blooming properly.

Some of the

No error

flowers in my garden

Question 63

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank. I am allergic _________ some medicines.

with

Question 64

Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. I don't mind trying to make your day as well as you make mine.

I don't mind trying

No error

as well as you make mine

to make your day

Question 65

Comprehension

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. He said he would split open a raw Irish potato and stick the quarter in _________ and keep it there all night.

slice

between

gap

along

Question 66

Comprehension

From the options given below choose the synonym (similar meaning) of the word: Decapitate

Invigorate

Feeble

Affection

Behead

Question 67

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank. _________ the flying bricks and bottles, the riot police kept calm.

about

beside

until

amid

Question 68

Comprehension

Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence. Leisure is esential to civilization, and in former times leisure for the few was only rendered possible by the labours of the many.

possible

esential

rendered

Leisure

Question 69

Comprehension

Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word. We urge regulators to adopt a pragmatic and proportionate approach until a sustainable long-term solution can be reached.

Practical

Sober

Idealistic

Logical

Question 70

Comprehension

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

Miff

Pester

Pacify

Annoy

Question 71

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. Others looked at the issue _________.

different

difference

differently

differential

Question 72

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.

closely

perfectly

doubtfully

loosely

Question 73

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 2.

can

sometime

still

some

Question 74

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.

bigger

larger

shorter

longer

Question 75

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.

stance

status

glance

condition

Question 76

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 5.

clocking

sight

vision

watch

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? \(14 \times 4 \div 6 + 5 - 8 = 3\)

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

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? \(71, ?, 80, 85, 89, 94\)

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. \(177, 145, 113, 81, 49, ?\)

Five friends P, B, C, G and H are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre. B is sitting to the immediate left of C. G and H are not the immediate neighbour of C. H is sitting second to the right of P. Who is sitting on the immediate right of G?

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. \(NS, PK, HM, JE, ?\)

By Interchanging the given two numbers which of the following equation will be not correct? \(4\) and \(9\)

In a certain code language, if COMPUTER is coded as 'DPNQVUFS' and KEYBOARD is coded as 'LFZCPBSE,' then what will MOUSE be coded as?

In a certain code language, 'LOSS' is coded as 'OSVW'. What is the code for 'MANY' in that code language?

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. PIRATE: PEITRA :: SYSTEM: SMYEST :: PHYSIQUE:?

Two positions of a dice are given below. What will come on the face opposite to the face containing '5' on it?

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

A \(\times\) B means A is the brother of B. A \(+\) B means A is the father of B, A - B means A is the sister of B and A \(\div\) B means A is the wife of B. If P \(\times\) Q \(\div\) H + D - B + M, then how is Q related to M?

Arrange the given words in alphabetical order: 1. READ 2. RIDE 3. RINSE 4. REAL 5. RIGHT

Credit of invention of the Chess game goes to:

From which date, Indian Financial year begins?

What does "LBW" stand for in cricket?

Which Indian dancer won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Manipuri Dance in 2018?

Which of the following statement is 'true' for 'dobereiner's triads'? I. Triads were in order of atomic masses. II. Atomic mass of middle element was roughly the average of atomic masses of other two elements.

Most of Ashoka's inscriptions were in _____ language and were written in the _________ script.

Which of the following sectors is the most labour absorbing sector of the economy?

Which of the following is a dance form of Assam?

The period from the decline of the Mauryas to the rise of the Guptas (2nd century BCE to 3rd century CE) is known in Indian history as the __________ period.

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

Which Five-Year Plan of India was known as the "Mahalanobis Plan"?

In July 2023, who has been awarded the British Prime Minister's Points of Light award for several sustainability initiatives, including raising funds for children, since the age of three?

What is the time period of the rolling plan during the five-year plan in India?

Who won the ICC ODI World Cup 2011?

Which of the following is NOT one of the fundamental rights mentioned in the Indian Constitution?

In January 2023, who has been appointed as the Director General in the Directorate of General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)?

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme with an outlay of __________ to boost availability of disease-free and quality planting material for high value horticultural crops.

According to Constitution of India a governor can be appointed _________

The first census of Independent India was conducted in 1951, which was the _______ census in its continuous series.

Which of the following has invented the musical instrument Bamhum and Tikzik?

Minto alone can make a table in 75 days while Pinto alone can make it in 150 days. Pinto started the work and worked for 30 days. In how many days Minto can finish the remaining work?

Simplify: \(18 - (3/2) \times (4 + 1)\) .

If \(p: q = 1:3\) and \(r: s = 2p: 3q\) , then what is the value of \(pr: qs\) ?

The compound interest (compounding annually) on a principal amount of Rs. 12,000 for 2 years is Rs. 4,320 more than the simple interest for the same period. Find the rate of interest per annum.

A, B, and C can complete a piece of work in 16 days, 24 days, and 32 days respectively. How many days will all three take together to complete the work?

The cost price of an article is ₹ 650. After allowing a discount of 45%, a gain of 10% was made. Find the marked price of the article.

If \(g: h:j=5:2:1\) , then what is the value of \(g: 2h: j\) ?

A person goes from Q to S at a speed of 45 km/hr. He comes back from S to Q at a certain speed. If his average speed is 36 km/hr, then what was his speed while moving from S towards Q?

What is the value of \(1008-40 \times 20 \div 10 + 2\) ?

The price of an article is first decreased by 32% and then increased by 44%. If the resulting price is ₹ 489.6. then find the original price of the article.

If total surface area of a cube is \(726 \text{ cm}^2\) , then what is the volume of cube?

In a dance competition 40 percent of the students were boy and the remaining were girls. If the average age of boys is 18 years and that of girls was 15 years. Find the average age of the students who attended the competition.

What will be the ratio of the Least Common Multiple and Highest Common Factor of 22, 11 and 44?

Alex invested $1500 in a savings bond with a simple interest rate of 6% per annum. How much interest will he receive after 4 years?

If an article is sold at a 10% loss after a discount of 20%, what is the original marked price as a percentage of the cost price?

The average of b, c, d and e is 25. If the average of b and c is 11, then what will be the average of d and e?

If a person's salary is increased by 12%, what is the new salary if the original salary was Rs. 15,000?

If the loss incurred on selling an article is 38 percent, then what will be the ratio of its cost price and selling price?

Siraj earns a profit of 32% on selling price. Find the approximate profit percent on the cost price.

What is the value of \(91 \times 7+49 \times 13-42 \div 7 \times 5\) ?

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully. I had a feeling that I was unable to speak due to sadness as I watched the casket of the fallen soldier return home.

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. To throw down the gauntlet

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. They had to cultivate crops which the company asked them to do.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. The main driver of today's global warming were the combustion of fossil fuels.

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 'No error'. Some of the flowers in my garden is not blooming properly.

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank. I am allergic _________ some medicines.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. I don't mind trying to make your day as well as you make mine.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. He said he would split open a raw Irish potato and stick the quarter in _________ and keep it there all night.

From the options given below choose the synonym (similar meaning) of the word: Decapitate

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank. _________ the flying bricks and bottles, the riot police kept calm.

Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence. Leisure is esential to civilization, and in former times leisure for the few was only rendered possible by the labours of the many.

Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word. We urge regulators to adopt a pragmatic and proportionate approach until a sustainable long-term solution can be reached.

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

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. Others looked at the issue _________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 2.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 5.

Most of Ashoka's inscriptions were in _ language and were written in the _____ script.