SSC-GD 2025 Questions
4 Feb 2025 • Shift 1
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Question 1
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'BSGN' is coded as '5-22-10-17' and 'TAUE' is coded as '23-4-24-8'. How is 'PJDQ' coded in the given language?
A
19-13-7-20B
15-11-5-19C
16-12-8-18D
17-13-6-20Question 2
Logical Reasoning
Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster DOES NOT belong to that group? (Note: The odd man out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)
A
HJLB
SUVC
FHJD
NPRQuestion 3
Logical Reasoning
A dice has its faces marked by letters E, R, A, L, O and T. Two positions of the same dice are shown in the given figures. Which face is opposite to face E?
A
LB
AC
OD
RQuestion 4
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'JAMB' is coded as '5139' and 'BALM' is coded as '9521'. What is the code for 'L' in the given code language?
A
5B
9C
2D
1Question 5
Logical Reasoning
Based on some logic, 'CLONE' is written as 'BLUKU' and 'BOUND' is written as 'AOAKT'. Following the same logic, 'NICHE' can be written as:
A
NIIETB
MIIETC
MIIEUD
NIIEUQuestion 6
Logical Reasoning
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 208 190 163 127 82 ?
A
28B
54C
45D
12Question 7
Logical Reasoning
Seven people L, M, N, O, P, Q and R are sitting in a straight line facing the north (but not necessarily in the same order). M is sitting to the immediate left of P. O is sitting to the immediate left of Q. R is sitting to the immediate right of P and the immediate left of L. N is sitting to the immediate right of L and the immediate left of O. Who is sitting second to the left of N?
A
PB
QC
RD
MQuestion 8
Logical Reasoning
SBCF is related to RADG in a certain way. In the same way, NVMO is related to MUNP. To which of the following is GUAX related, following the same logic?
A
FTBZB
FTBYC
FTCYD
FRCYQuestion 9
Logical Reasoning
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? EHO HJP KLQ ? QPS
A
MMRB
MNRC
NMRD
NNRQuestion 10
Logical Reasoning
The position(s) of how many letters will remain unchanged if each letter in the word GRACEFUL is arranged in the English alphabetical order?
A
TwoB
NoneC
OneD
ThreeQuestion 11
Logical Reasoning
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All gabions are walls All concretes are walls. All bridges are walls. Conclusions: (I) Some bridges are gabions. (II) Some concretes are bridges.
A
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) followsB
Only conclusion (I) followsC
Both conclusions (I) and (II) followD
Only conclusion (II) followsQuestion 12
Logical Reasoning
What will come in the place of the question mark '(?)' in the following equation, if '÷' and 'x' are interchanged and '+' and '-' are interchanged? 50 - 9 ÷ 1 + 63 × 7 = ?
A
53B
52C
51D
50Question 13
Logical Reasoning
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will make the series logically complete. _HKM O_NP RN_S UQT_ XTW_
A
JKRVXB
LMQUYC
LKQVYD
JMRUXQuestion 14
Logical Reasoning
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 4 6 10 18 34 ?
A
67B
65C
68D
66Question 15
Logical Reasoning
Eight people are sitting in two parallel rows containing 4 people each in such a way that there is equal distance between adjacent persons. In row 1, D, E, O and S are seated and all of them are facing south. In row 2, F, A, R and M are seated and all of them are facing north. Thus, each person faces another person from the other row. Only D sits to the left of E. Only R sits to the left of A. Only one person sits between A and F. Only one person sits between D and O. Which of the following represents both people facing each other?
A
E and AB
E and RC
E and MD
E and FQuestion 16
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language. 'X @ C' means 'X is the daughter of C', 'X $ C' means 'X is the husband of C', 'X = C' means 'X is the mother of C' and 'X * C' means 'X is the father of C'. Based on the above, how is J related to N if 'N @ E $ J @ S'?
A
Daughter's sonB
Sister's daughterC
SisterD
MotherQuestion 17
GK
Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana is being implemented since_______.
A
2015B
2014C
2017D
2016Question 18
GK
Where were the first Asian Games held in India?
A
New DelhiB
GwaliorC
ChennaiD
PatialaQuestion 19
GK
In August 2024, who bid farewell to the Supreme Court, became the first woman Chief Justice of the High Court for the State of Telangana and was the ninth woman to be elevated to the Supreme Court of India?
A
Aditi KapoorB
Hima KohliC
Kutti RameshwaramD
Usha IyerQuestion 20
GK
Which of the following sports was included as a discipline in the 11th Asian Games Beijing 1990?
A
WrestlingB
KabaddiC
VolleyballD
SquashQuestion 21
GK
Which are the two wettest places on Earth that receive more than 1,080 cm of rainfall in a year?
A
Pasighat and AgumbeB
Gangtok and AmboliC
Cherrapunji and MawsynramD
Mahabaleshwar and NeriamangalamQuestion 22
GK
As per National Multidimentional Poverty Index of India: A Progress Review 2023, which of the following union territories has the highest percentage of multidimensionally poor?
A
ChandigarhB
DelhiC
Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and DiuD
PuducherryQuestion 23
GK
What is the penalty amount specified under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, for individuals involved in unfair practices or offenses during exams?
A
Up to one lakh rupeesB
Up to twenty lakh rupeesC
Up to eleven lakh rupeesD
Up to ten lakh rupeesQuestion 24
GK
Which Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the Union Public Service Commission?
A
Articles 300 to 320B
Articles 330 to 338C
Articles 210 to 219D
Articles 315 to 323Question 25
GK
Which sector of the economy does the Green Revolution belong to?
A
Service sectorB
Industrial sectorC
Financial sectorD
Agricultural sectorQuestion 26
GK
The annual Mamallapuram Dance Festival, which includes performances of Indian Classical Dances Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Mohiniattam, Odissi and Kathakali, is organised in_______.
A
Tamil NaduB
Andhra PradeshC
MaharashtraD
KarnatakaQuestion 27
GK
Which of the following sentences is/are true? i. The projected growth rate of the Indian agriculture sector for FY 2022-23 was 5.5%. ii. During the Financial Year 2021-22, agricultural exports of India reached to about US$ 50.2 billion. iii. During Kharif Marketing Season 2021-22, 581.7 lakh metric tons of rice was procured in India.
A
Only i and iiB
Only ii and iiiC
Only iD
Only iiQuestion 28
GK
Lakshmi Vishwanathan, who won the prestigious Natya Kalanidhi Award from the Music Academy was famous for which dance form?
A
KuchipudiB
OdissiC
KathakD
BharatanatyamQuestion 29
GK
What was the major economic challenge addressed in the Third Five-Year Plan (1961-1966)?
A
Liberalisation of the economyB
Introduction of the service sectorC
Focus on digital technology advancementD
War-time expenditure and resource allocationQuestion 30
GK
2nd October 2022 marked the _______ birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti.
A
153 rdB
150 thC
152 ndD
155 thQuestion 31
GK
The NBPW, which can be considered as the most widespread Iron Age pottery, stands for ________________________________________________________.
A
Northern Blue Polished WareB
Northern Brown Polished WareC
Northern Black Polished WareD
Northern Bronze Polished WareQuestion 32
GK
Part III of the Constitution of India stated about which of the following?
A
Directive Principles of States PolicyB
Fundamental DutiesC
CitizenshipD
Fundamental RightsQuestion 33
GK
Which of the following plants can be made to climb walls using special support?
A
Sunflower PlantB
Lemon plantC
Rose plantD
Pumpkin plantQuestion 34
GK
Who were the key figures behind the recommendations that formed the basis of the Government of India Act, 1919?
A
Lord Linlithgow and Edwin MontaguB
Lord Irwin and Edwin MontaguC
Lord Chelmsford and Edwin MontaguD
Lord Curzon and Edwin MontaguQuestion 35
GK
When did Michael Faraday discover electromagnetic induction, the principle behind the electric transformer and generator?
A
1853B
1820C
1875D
1831Question 36
GK
She was a Carnatic legendary singer who sang in Europe, North America and at the United Nations General Assembly. Who was she?
A
Beghum AkhtarB
Lata MangeshkarC
Asha BhosleD
Madurai Shanmukhavadivu SubbulakshmiQuestion 37
Arithmetic
The LCM of 28, 60, 120 and 135 is:
A
7626B
7560C
7608D
7569Question 38
Arithmetic
In an examination, there were three papers of Mathematics, two papers of English and one paper of Science. All papers were of 100 marks. S got 60% in Mathematics, 70% in English and 50% in Science. What was his percentage of marks in all papers?
A
61.33%B
60.67%C
61.67%D
60%Question 39
Arithmetic
A number is first decreased by 15% and then increased by 20%. The number so obtained is 78 more than the original number. The original number is:
A
2600B
3900C
4500D
5200Question 40
Arithmetic
If at same rate of interest, in 2 years, the simple interest is ₹42 and compound interest is ₹51, then what is the principal (in ₹)?
A
44B
49C
42D
53Question 41
Arithmetic
Mandar has two grandsons Ketan and Tushar. 11 year old Ketan gets some money from Mandar's wealth and 12 year old Tushar gets rest of the money. But Ketan and Tushar will get money only when they turn 22 years old. Till then the money is in a bank getting interest at rate 8% compounded annually. When both turn 22, they receive the same amount. How much had Mandar given Tushar (in ₹) initially, if total money with Mandar was ₹24700?
A
11625B
13175C
11875D
12825Question 42
Arithmetic
What is the cost price of an article which is sold for ₹1,566 with 8% profit?
A
₹1,420B
₹1,390C
₹1,450D
₹1,400Question 43
Arithmetic
Two numbers are in the ratio of 4 : 9. If the mean proportional between them is 24, find the positive difference between the two numbers.
A
30B
25C
15D
20Question 44
Arithmetic
Two trains having lengths of 210 m and 140 m are running at speeds of 80 km/h and 150 km/h, respectively, in the same direction. The time taken (in minutes) by the faster train, coming from behind, to completely cross the other train is:
A
2B
0.3C
0.5D
1Question 45
Arithmetic
The price (per litre) of petrol increases by 85%. By what percent should its consumption be reduced such that the expenditure on it increases by 48% only?
A
18%B
82%C
20%D
80%Question 46
Arithmetic
A can do a piece of work in 32 days and B in 48 days. They work together for 8 days and then A goes away. In how much time (in days) will B finish the 60% of the remaining work?
A
$18 \frac{2}{5} $B
$19 \frac{3}{4} $C
$16 \frac{4}{5} $D
$17 \frac{3}{7} $Question 47
Arithmetic
Find the value of \[ \left[ (48 \div 8) \right] \times \left\{ \frac{49}{7} + \frac{40}{4} \times (7 - 3) \right\} \]
A
282B
286C
284D
273Question 48
Arithmetic
Determine the largest four-digit number that is exactly divisible by 15, 25, 40, and 75.
A
9600B
9975C
9999D
9960Question 49
Arithmetic
Two cones have their heights in the ratio 4:3 and the radii of their bases in the ratio 1: 2. Find the ratio of their volumes.
A
4:9B
1:3C
2:9D
2:5Question 50
Arithmetic
A dishonest shopkeeper promises to sell his goods at cost price. However, he uses a weight that actually weighs 46% less than what is written on it. Find his profit percentage.
A
$87 \frac{10}{27} $%B
$85 \frac{5}{27} $%C
$84 \frac{5}{27} $%D
$86 \frac{6}{27} $%Question 51
Arithmetic
The average weight of Gopal, Akshay and Atul is 46 kg. If the average weight of Gopal and Akshay be 40 kg and that of Akshay and Atul be 45 kg, then the weight of Akshay (in kg) is:
A
47B
42C
32D
52Question 52
Arithmetic
A student was getting the following four offers on the purchase of a book: I - Two successive discounts of 20% and 20% II - Two successive discounts of 25% and 15% III - Two successive discounts of 30% and 10% IV - Two successive discounts of 5% and 35% Which scheme offers the most discount to the student?
A
IIIB
IIC
IVD
IQuestion 53
Arithmetic
A man goes to Ahmedabad from Kolkata at a speed of 9km/hr and returns to Kolkata at speed of 18km/hr, through same route. What is his average speed (in km/hr) of the entire journey?
A
8B
12C
17D
15Question 54
Arithmetic
Vipul invests a sum of ₹5400 and Vijay invests a sum of ₹9400 at the same rate of simple interest per annum. If, at the end of 5 years, Vijay gets ₹840 more interest than Vipul, then find the rate of interest per annum (in percentage).
A
6.2B
3.2C
2.2D
4.2Question 55
Arithmetic
The HCF of two numbers is 11 and their sum is 132. If both the numbers are greater than 42, then the difference between the two numbers is:
A
18B
22C
26D
11Question 56
Arithmetic
What is the third proportional to 16 and 48?
A
144B
121C
169D
135Question 57
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. (A) He spoke passionately about his favourite book, / (B) articulating his thoughts clear / (C) and engaging everyone in a lively discussion / (D) about its themes.
A
CB
DC
AD
BQuestion 58
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Grey ______ is no sure sign of attaining wisdom.
A
heirB
airC
hareD
hairQuestion 59
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The dog ran ______ the garden chasing the cat.
A
atB
onC
betweenD
acrossQuestion 60
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. It is a sin against God and humanity to ______ places of religious worship.
A
modestB
desecrateC
disapproveD
uprightQuestion 61
Comprehension
Select the correct collocation to fill in the blank. The teacher gave the students ______ instructions before the exam.
A
carefulB
greatC
strongD
clearQuestion 62
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Arrogant
A
CreepyB
ClumsyC
AverageD
HumbleQuestion 63
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Broad
A
ParticularB
SmallC
WideD
ExactQuestion 64
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Man of straw
A
A combination of two people that is perfect in every wayB
A child of a celebrity or a famous personC
A person who is disregarded as lacking character or moralityD
A situation like a close contestQuestion 65
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. We will complete the project ______ without external help.
A
oneselfB
ourselvesC
itselfD
themselvesQuestion 66
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Flaunt
A
ParadeB
HideC
WideD
OpenQuestion 67
Comprehension
Identify the sentence with the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
The film was praised for its stunning cinematography.B
The scientist presented his findings at the conference.C
The students wrote an interesting essey on the topic.D
The bakery makes delicious pastries every day.Question 68
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. When it comes to cooking, she can really think <u>creatively and unconventionally</u> to create unique dishes that surprise everyone.
A
outside the wireB
outside the canvasC
outside the boxD
outside the lawQuestion 69
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in brackets to fill in the blank. The widespread ______________________(destruction) of the natural world threatens the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe.
A
contributionB
creationC
choiceD
conditionQuestion 70
Comprehension
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer. Alka had been writing / to her boss until she realises / that he was not interested in resolving her issues.
A
that he was not interested in resolving her issuesB
No errorC
to her boss until she realisesD
Alka had been writingQuestion 71
Comprehension
Select the option that rectifies the underlined spelling error. The students had to write an essay for their asignment
A
assignmantB
assignmentC
essignmentD
asignmantQuestion 72
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 1.
A
pleasantB
contemptuousC
tediousD
balefulQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 2.
A
miserableB
agreeableC
humourD
detestableQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 3.
A
yourselfB
ourselvesC
herselfD
himselfQuestion 75
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 4.
A
inB
withC
forD
withoutQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 5.
A
yetB
butC
orD
because