SSC-GD 2024 Questions

6 Mar 2024 • Shift 3

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Question 1

Logical Reasoning

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?  $15-26+13\times22÷5=35$

22 and 26

15 and 13

15 and 22

35 and 5

Question 2

Logical Reasoning

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?  $14\times5+36-27\div3=85$

36 and 85

27 and 36

14 and 36

5 and 3

Question 3

Logical Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. MR, TO, QV, XS, ?

Question 4

Logical Reasoning

Three Statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statement I: No powder is a lipstick. Statement II: All lipsticks are creams. Statement III: No cream is a lotion. Conclusion I: No lipstick is a lotion. Conclusion II: No powder is a cream.

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Only conclusion II follows

Both conclusions I and II follow

Only conclusion I follows

Question 5

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 7, 17, 37, 77, 157, ?

485

284

382

317

Question 6

Logical Reasoning

Eight boys A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting in a row facing towards the south (not necessarily in the same order). A and H are at extreme ends of the row. E and F are immediate neighbours of B. C is fourth to the left of B. F is to the immediate left of A. D is not the immediate neighbour of C. Who is sitting on the immediate left of B?

Question 7

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives. BKO: ENR :: TYC: ?

SUV

LXJ

IND

WBF

Question 8

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 C?

Question 9

Logical Reasoning

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

hiih

hjji

hiij

iiii

Question 10

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'ADVISE' is coded as 'YBTGQC'. What is the code for 'BUILDS' in that code language?

ZSGJBQ

ZSGKBQ

ZSGJCR

ZSGJCQ

Question 11

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. BANGLADESH: TAKA:: ARGENTINA: PESO :: JAPAN:?

YEN

DINAR

RIAL

EURO

Question 12

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 54, 55, ?, 90, 154, 279

Question 13

Logical Reasoning

A is the husband of B. B is the sister of C. C is the brother of D. D is the father of E. E is the wife of F. How is D related to F?

Wife's father

Father

Mother

Brother

Question 14

Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Consign 2. Consider 3. Consist 4. Consonant 5. Consolation

1, 2, 4, 5, 3

2, 1, 3, 4, 5

1, 2, 4, 3, 5

2, 1, 3, 5, 4

Question 15

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'FORCE' is coded as '83052', 'GAMES' is coded as '42761', 'FORUM' is coded as '08957'. What is the code for 'C' in that code language?

Question 16

What is the total population of Hindus according to the 2011 Census of India?

81.63 crores

96.63 crores

91.63 crores

86.63 crores

Question 17

Kummi dance is related to state of:

Tamil Nadu

Chhattisgarh

Bihar

Uttar Pradesh

Question 18

Which sport is played by the Indian sportsperson Poulomi Ghatak?

Cricket

Table Tennis

Badminton

Squash

Question 19

Read the following about balanced budget. A. The government may spend an amount equal to the revenue it collects. This is known as a balanced budget. B. If it needs to incur higher expenditure, it will have to raise the amount through taxes in order to keep the budget balanced. Identify the CORRECT statement/statements.

Only B

Only A

Neither A nor B

Both A and B

Question 20

How many National Festivals does India celebrate?

Three

Five

One

Two

Question 21

Which sport is played by the Indian sportsperson Gaurav Ghei?

Cricket

Hockey

Golf

Football

Question 22

Bhutan is neighbouring country of India. Which State of India shares border with Bhutan?

West Bengal

Jammu and Kashmir

Punjab

Haryana

Question 23

The proportion of GDP contributed by the industrial sector increased in the period from 11.8 per cent in 1950-51 to__________ per cent in 1990-91.

26.6

24.6

22.6

20.6

Question 24

Which famous personality was awarded the prestigious German Peace Prize?

Amit Shah

Saurabh Shukla

Lalji Mukherjee

Salman Rushdie

Question 25

Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution mentions power of Governor to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases?

Article 161

Article 163

Article 164

Article 162

Question 26

In 2023, the International Astronomical Union named a minor planet after Indian meteor astronomer______________

Somnath Bharadwaj

J.C. Bhattacharya

Aswin Sekhar

Vinod Johri

Question 27

Zakir Hussain is famous for:

Flute

Tabla

Harmonium

Veena

Question 28

Which country's government awarded Mallika Sarabhai the Palme D'or?

India

USA

Japan

France

Question 29

The Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023 amends the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) Act______________.

2015

2013

2019

2017

Question 30

The "Licence Raj" in India during the mid-20th century referred to a system of:

Trade unions

Industrial licensing

Import restrictions

Export incentives

Question 31

Definite shape, distinct boundaries are the characteristics of which state of matter?

Semisolid

Liquid

Solid

Gas

Question 32

Which of the following sites is situated on the river Ghod, a tributary of the Bhima?

Banawali

Kot Diji

Inamgaon

Chanhudaro

Question 33

In which year was the Interim government formed at the Centre?

1946

1926

1936

1916

Question 34

Article 12 of the Indian Constitution provides for ________.

Definition of Fundamental Rights

Definition of 'State'

Definition of Directive Principles of State Policy

Definition of Fundamental Duties

Question 35

Which of the following sports is played by Vijendra Singh?

Football

Boxing

Cricket

Badminton

Question 36

Arithmetic

Cost price of a cooler is Rs. 4500. If the profit percentage is 18 percent, then what is the selling price of the cooler?

Rs. 5310

Rs. 5270

Rs. 5530

Rs. 5420

Question 37

Arithmetic

The simple interest received on a sum is $64/81$ of the sum. The number of years is equal to the annual rate of interest. What is the annual rate of interest?

9.28 percent

6.24 percent

8.88 percent

7.42 percent

Question 38

Arithmetic

The cost price of 16 articles is equal to the selling price of 18 articles. Find the loss percent in the transaction.

14.20%

12%

11.11%

13.50%

Question 39

Arithmetic

The simple interest on a certain sum of money at rate of interest 8% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 1120. What is the compound interest (compounding annually) on the same sum for the same period and at the same rate of interest?

Rs. 1489.8

Rs. 1331.2

Rs. 1215.3

Rs. 1164.8

Question 40

Arithmetic

If the average of 23, 27, 26, 22, C and D is 28, then what is the average of C and D?

Question 41

Arithmetic

Simplify: $10+2 \times (7-4) \div 2$.

Question 42

Arithmetic

Two numbers are in the ratio of 6: 17. If the sum of the two numbers is 92, then what is the difference between the two numbers?

Question 43

Arithmetic

For what value of M, 7547M is divisible by 9?

Question 44

Arithmetic

A bowler takes an average of 12 wickets per match in first 14 matches. He takes an average of 12 wickets per match in all the 28 matches. What is the average wickets taken by the bowler per match for last 14 matches?

10.7

10.5

Question 45

Arithmetic

Karan's efficiency is 240 percent of Vinod's efficiency. If Karan can complete a work in 34 days, then how many days will they together take to complete the same work?

24 days

27 days

25 days

30 days

Question 46

Arithmetic

If a number U is 90 percent less than another number V and V is 13 percent more than 5400, then what is the value of U?

6102

61.2

610.2

602.2

Question 47

Arithmetic

What is the value of $\frac{132}{69}$ of $\frac{23}{44} - \frac{196}{28} ×\frac{14}{49}$?

-1

-2

Question 48

Arithmetic

Marked price of an article is Rs. 1020 and selling price is Rs. 703.8. What is the discount percentage?

27 percent

31 percent

69 percent

23 percent

Question 49

Arithmetic

What is the Highest Common Factor of $\frac{4}{5}$, $\frac{3}{10}$ and $\frac{7}{15}$?

$\frac{10}{3}$

$\frac{1}{30}$

$\frac{1}{3}$

Question 50

Arithmetic

Price of 25 chairs is 80 percent more than the price of 20 tables. If price of 22 tables is Rs. 10648, then what is the price of 50 chairs?

Rs. 34488

Rs. 34848

Rs. 34888

Rs. 38848

Question 51

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells his goods at a 5% profit after marking them up by 25%. What is the discount percentage offered by the shopkeeper?

15.40%

17.50%

18%

16%

Question 52

Arithmetic

The lengths of the sides of a triangle are 5 cm, 4 cm and 7 cm. Find the area of the triangle.

$7\sqrt{2}$ cm$^2$

$4\sqrt{6}$ cm$^2$

$6\sqrt{3}$ cm$^2$

$5\sqrt{6}$ cm$^2$

Question 53

Arithmetic

Two trains, one 380 metres and the other 160 metres long are running in opposite directions on parallel tracks, at the speed of 70 km/hr and 38 km/hr respectively. How much time will they take to cross each other?

22 seconds

18 seconds

14 seconds

26 seconds

Question 54

Arithmetic

Preeti alone can complete a work in 30 days and Payal alone can complete the same work in 90 days. Payal alone worked for first 18 days and then left the work. In how many days will Preeti alone complete the remaining work?

24 days

27 days

29 days

25 days

Question 55

Arithmetic

In a muffin recipe, the ratio of flour to sugar is 3:2, and the ratio of sugar to butter is 4:3. What is the ratio of flour to butter in the recipe?

1:2

1:3

2:1

3:1

Question 56

Comprehension

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.  The rain slowed downer and became a light mist.

slowed downs

No improvement

slowed down

slow down

Question 57

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank.  ___________ your time and decide which job you want.

Have

Take

Make

Set

Question 58

Comprehension

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. I has driven by the park on my way to work.

drive by

drives by

No improvement

driving by

Question 59

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank. The meeting has been called ___________ because James is ill.

off

Question 60

Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. I know they have a most good detective on the payroll.

No error

I know they

have a most good

detective on the payroll.

Question 61

Comprehension

Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence. Although Marie Curie eventually suffered a fatal illness from her long exposur to radium, she never became disillusioned about her work.

exposur

eventually

Although

disillusioned

Question 62

Comprehension

Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word. The former stand-up comedian has evolved into one of the most $\underline{\text{versatile}}$ entertainers in showbiz.

Varied

Amateur

Adaptable

Gifted

Question 63

Comprehension

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully. My twin boys are very restless about something today.

Green with envy

Off on the wrong foot

In the dark

Have ants in their pants

Question 64

Comprehension

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. Our situation is more better than that of our contemporaries right now.

Our situation is more better

No error

than that of our

contemporaries right now.

Question 65

Comprehension

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. At this dismal intelligence, I twisted the only button on my waistcoat round and ___________.

up on

over

round

around

Question 66

Comprehension

Choose the word that means the same as the given word. Offensive

Dulcet

Merry

Amusing

Upsetting

Question 67

Comprehension

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'. I felt I am dying of weakness, / and have barely strength to write, / but it must be done if I die in the doing.

but it must be done if I die in the doing.

and have barely strength to write,

No error

I felt I am dying of weakness,

Question 68

Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Cost an arm and a leg

To lose a friend

Occurring unexpectedly

To be a good dancer

Be extremely expensive

Question 69

Comprehension

The sentence has been divided into three parts, identify the segment which contains a spelling error in the sentence given below. Choose no error if there is no error in the sentence. The Chandrayaan 2 could have been a success,/ if it hadn't lost the connection with the control room/ in the final momants of its landing.

in the final momants of its landing.

if it hadn't lost the connection with the control room

no error

The Chandrayaan 2 could have been a success,

Question 70

Comprehension

Choose the option which is antonym of (opposite of) the word "extraneous" in the sentence given below: Proper time management is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

maintaining

Proper

essential

balance

Question 71

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (1)

void

rid

empty

relieve

Question 72

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (2)

opposing

low

contrary

unfavourable

Question 73

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (3)

frankly

directly

simply

thoroughly

Question 74

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (4)

had

have been

have

has been

Question 75

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank (5)

from

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?&nbsp; $15-26+13\times22÷5=35$

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?&nbsp; $14\times5+36-27\div3=85$

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. MR, TO, QV, XS, ?

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 7, 17, 37, 77, 157, ?

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives. BKO: ENR :: TYC: ?

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 C?

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

In a certain code language, 'ADVISE' is coded as 'YBTGQC'. What is the code for 'BUILDS' in that code language?

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. BANGLADESH: TAKA:: ARGENTINA: PESO :: JAPAN:?

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 54, 55, ?, 90, 154, 279

A is the husband of B. B is the sister of C. C is the brother of D. D is the father of E. E is the wife of F. How is D related to F?

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Consign 2. Consider 3. Consist 4. Consonant 5. Consolation

In a certain code language, 'FORCE' is coded as '83052', 'GAMES' is coded as '42761', 'FORUM' is coded as '08957'. What is the code for 'C' in that code language?

What is the total population of Hindus according to the 2011 Census of India?

Kummi dance is related to state of:

Which sport is played by the Indian sportsperson Poulomi Ghatak?

How many National Festivals does India celebrate?

Which sport is played by the Indian sportsperson Gaurav Ghei?

Bhutan is neighbouring country of India. Which State of India shares border with Bhutan?

The proportion of GDP contributed by the industrial sector increased in the period from 11.8 per cent in 1950-51 to__________ per cent in 1990-91.

Which famous personality was awarded the prestigious German Peace Prize?

Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution mentions power of Governor to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases?

In 2023, the International Astronomical Union named a minor planet after Indian meteor astronomer______________

Zakir Hussain is famous for:

Which country's government awarded Mallika Sarabhai the Palme D'or?

The Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023 amends the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) Act______________.

The "Licence Raj" in India during the mid-20th century referred to a system of:

Definite shape, distinct boundaries are the characteristics of which state of matter?

Which of the following sites is situated on the river Ghod, a tributary of the Bhima?

In which year was the Interim government formed at the Centre?

Article 12 of the Indian Constitution provides for ________.

Which of the following sports is played by Vijendra Singh?

Cost price of a cooler is Rs. 4500. If the profit percentage is 18 percent, then what is the selling price of the cooler?

The simple interest received on a sum is $64/81$ of the sum. The number of years is equal to the annual rate of interest. What is the annual rate of interest?

The cost price of 16 articles is equal to the selling price of 18 articles. Find the loss percent in the transaction.

The simple interest on a certain sum of money at rate of interest 8% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 1120. What is the compound interest (compounding annually) on the same sum for the same period and at the same rate of interest?

If the average of 23, 27, 26, 22, C and D is 28, then what is the average of C and D?

Simplify: $10+2 \times (7-4) \div 2$.

Two numbers are in the ratio of 6: 17. If the sum of the two numbers is 92, then what is the difference between the two numbers?

For what value of M, 7547M is divisible by 9?

A bowler takes an average of 12 wickets per match in first 14 matches. He takes an average of 12 wickets per match in all the 28 matches. What is the average wickets taken by the bowler per match for last 14 matches?

Karan's efficiency is 240 percent of Vinod's efficiency. If Karan can complete a work in 34 days, then how many days will they together take to complete the same work?

If a number U is 90 percent less than another number V and V is 13 percent more than 5400, then what is the value of U?

What is the value of $\frac{132}{69}$ of $\frac{23}{44} - \frac{196}{28} ×\frac{14}{49}$?

Marked price of an article is Rs. 1020 and selling price is Rs. 703.8. What is the discount percentage?

What is the Highest Common Factor of $\frac{4}{5}$, $\frac{3}{10}$ and $\frac{7}{15}$?

Price of 25 chairs is 80 percent more than the price of 20 tables. If price of 22 tables is Rs. 10648, then what is the price of 50 chairs?

A shopkeeper sells his goods at a 5% profit after marking them up by 25%. What is the discount percentage offered by the shopkeeper?

The lengths of the sides of a triangle are 5 cm, 4 cm and 7 cm. Find the area of the triangle.

Two trains, one 380 metres and the other 160 metres long are running in opposite directions on parallel tracks, at the speed of 70 km/hr and 38 km/hr respectively. How much time will they take to cross each other?

Preeti alone can complete a work in 30 days and Payal alone can complete the same work in 90 days. Payal alone worked for first 18 days and then left the work. In how many days will Preeti alone complete the remaining work?

In a muffin recipe, the ratio of flour to sugar is 3:2, and the ratio of sugar to butter is 4:3. What is the ratio of flour to butter in the recipe?

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.&nbsp; The rain slowed downer and became a light mist.

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank. &nbsp;___________ your time and decide which job you want.

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. I has driven by the park on my way to work.

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank. The meeting has been called ___________ because James is ill.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. I know they have a most good detective on the payroll.

Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence. Although Marie Curie eventually suffered a fatal illness from her long exposur to radium, she never became disillusioned about her work.

Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word. The former stand-up comedian has evolved into one of the most $\underline{\text{versatile}}$ entertainers in showbiz.

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully. My twin boys are very restless about something today.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. Our situation is more better than that of our contemporaries right now.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. At this dismal intelligence, I twisted the only button on my waistcoat round and ___________.

Choose the word that means the same as the given word. Offensive

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'. I felt I am dying of weakness, / and have barely strength to write, / but it must be done if I die in the doing.

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Cost an arm and a leg

Choose the option which is antonym of (opposite of) the word "extraneous" in the sentence given below: Proper time management is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Select the most appropriate option for blank (1)

Select the most appropriate option for blank (2)

Select the most appropriate option for blank (3)

Select the most appropriate option for blank (4)

Select the most appropriate option for blank (5)

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? $15-26+13\times22÷5=35$

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? $14\times5+36-27\div3=85$

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. The rain slowed downer and became a light mist.

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank. ___________ your time and decide which job you want.