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
19-13-7-20
B
 15-11-5-19
C
16-12-8-18
D
17-13-6-20
Question 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
HJL
B
SUV
C
FHJ
D
NPR
Question 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
L
B
A
C
O
D
R
Question 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
5
B
9
C
2
D
1
Question 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
NIIET
B
MIIET
C
MIIEU
D
NIIEU
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?  208 190 163 127 82 ?

A
28
B
54
C
45
D
12
Question 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
P
B
Q
C
R
D
M
Question 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
FTBZ
B
FTBY
C
FTCY
D
FRCY
Question 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
MMR
B
MNR
C
NMR
D
NNR
Question 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
Two
B
None
C
One
D
Three
Question 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) follows
B
Only conclusion (I) follows
C
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
D
Only conclusion (II) follows
Question 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
53
B
52
C
51
D
50
Question 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
JKRVX
B
LMQUY
C
LKQVY
D
JMRUX
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?  4 6 10 18 34 ?

A
67
B
65
C
68
D
66
Question 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 A
B
E and R
C
E and M
D
E and F
Question 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 son
B
Sister's daughter
C
Sister
D
Mother
Question 17
GK

Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana is being implemented since_______.

A
2015
B
2014
C
2017
D
2016
Question 18
GK

Where were the first Asian Games held in India?

A
New Delhi
B
Gwalior
C
Chennai
D
Patiala
Question 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 Kapoor
B
Hima Kohli
C
Kutti Rameshwaram
D
Usha Iyer
Question 20
GK

Which of the following sports was included as a discipline in the 11th Asian Games Beijing 1990?

A
Wrestling
B
Kabaddi
C
Volleyball
D
Squash
Question 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 Agumbe
B
Gangtok and Amboli
C
Cherrapunji and Mawsynram
D
Mahabaleshwar and Neriamangalam
Question 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
Chandigarh
B
Delhi
C
Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu
D
Puducherry
Question 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 rupees
B
Up to twenty lakh rupees
C
Up to eleven lakh rupees
D
Up to ten lakh rupees
Question 24
GK

Which Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the Union Public Service Commission?

A
Articles 300 to 320
B
Articles 330 to 338
C
Articles 210 to 219
D
Articles 315 to 323
Question 25
GK

Which sector of the economy does the Green Revolution belong to?

A
Service sector
B
Industrial sector
C
Financial sector
D
Agricultural sector
Question 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 Nadu
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Maharashtra
D
Karnataka
Question 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 ii
B
Only ii and iii
C
Only i
D
Only ii
Question 28
GK

Lakshmi Vishwanathan, who won the prestigious Natya Kalanidhi Award from the Music Academy was famous for which dance form?

A
Kuchipudi
B
Odissi
C
Kathak
D
Bharatanatyam
Question 29
GK

What was the major economic challenge addressed in the Third Five-Year Plan (1961-1966)?

A
Liberalisation of the economy
B
Introduction of the service sector
C
Focus on digital technology advancement
D
War-time expenditure and resource allocation
Question 30
GK

2nd October 2022 marked the _______ birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti.

A
153 rd
B
150 th
C
152 nd
D
155 th
Question 31
GK

The NBPW, which can be considered as the most widespread Iron Age pottery, stands for ________________________________________________________.

A
Northern Blue Polished Ware
B
Northern Brown Polished Ware
C
Northern Black Polished Ware
D
Northern Bronze Polished Ware
Question 32
GK

Part III of the Constitution of India stated about which of the following?

A
Directive Principles of States Policy
B
Fundamental Duties
C
Citizenship
D
Fundamental Rights
Question 33
GK

Which of the following plants can be made to climb walls using special support?

A
Sunflower Plant
B
Lemon plant
C
Rose plant
D
Pumpkin plant
Question 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 Montagu
B
Lord Irwin and Edwin Montagu
C
Lord Chelmsford and Edwin Montagu
D
Lord Curzon and Edwin Montagu
Question 35
GK

When did Michael Faraday discover electromagnetic induction, the principle behind the electric transformer and generator?

A
1853
B
1820
C
1875
D
1831
Question 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 Akhtar
B
Lata Mangeshkar
C
Asha Bhosle
D
Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi
Question 37
Arithmetic

The LCM of 28, 60, 120 and 135 is:

A
7626
B
7560
C
7608
D
7569
Question 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
2600
B
3900
C
4500
D
5200
Question 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
44
B
49
C
42
D
53
Question 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
11625
B
13175
C
11875
D
12825
Question 42
Arithmetic

What is the cost price of an article which is sold for ₹1,566 with 8% profit?

A
₹1,420
B
₹1,390
C
₹1,450
D
₹1,400
Question 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
30
B
25
C
15
D
20
Question 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
2
B
0.3
C
0.5
D
1
Question 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
282
B
286
C
284
D
273
Question 48
Arithmetic

Determine the largest four-digit number that is exactly divisible by 15, 25, 40, and 75.

A
9600
B
9975
C
9999
D
9960
Question 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
4:9
B
1:3
C
2:9
D
2:5
Question 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
47
B
42
C
32
D
52
Question 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
III
B
II
C
IV
D
I
Question 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
8
B
12
C
17
D
15
Question 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
6.2
B
3.2
C
2.2
D
4.2
Question 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
18
B
22
C
26
D
11
Question 56
Arithmetic

What is the third proportional to 16 and 48?

A
144
B
121
C
169
D
135
Question 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
C
B
D
C
A
D
B
Question 58
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.  Grey ______ is no sure sign of attaining wisdom.

A
heir
B
air
C
hare
D
hair
Question 59
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.  The dog ran ______ the garden chasing the cat.

A
at
B
on
C
between
D
across
Question 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
modest
B
desecrate
C
disapprove
D
upright
Question 61
Comprehension

Select the correct collocation to fill in the blank.  The teacher gave the students ______ instructions before the exam.

A
careful
B
great
C
strong
D
clear
Question 62
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.  Arrogant

A
Creepy
B
Clumsy
C
Average
D
Humble
Question 63
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.  Broad

A
Particular
B
Small
C
Wide
D
Exact
Question 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 way
B
A child of a celebrity or a famous person
C
A person who is disregarded as lacking character or morality
D
A situation like a close contest
Question 65
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.  We will complete the project ______ without external help.

A
oneself
B
ourselves
C
itself
D
themselves
Question 66
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.  Flaunt

A
Parade
B
Hide
C
Wide
D
Open
Question 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 wire
B
outside the canvas
C
outside the box
D
outside the law
Question 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
contribution
B
creation
C
choice
D
condition
Question 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 issues
B
No error
C
to her boss until she realises
D
Alka had been writing
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the option that rectifies the underlined spelling error.  The students had to write an essay for their asignment

A
assignmant
B
assignment
C
essignment
D
asignmant
Question 72
Comprehension

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

A
pleasant
B
contemptuous
C
tedious
D
baleful
Question 73
Comprehension

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

A
miserable
B
agreeable
C
humour
D
detestable
Question 74
Comprehension

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

A
yourself
B
ourselves
C
herself
D
himself
Question 75
Comprehension

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

A
in
B
with
C
for
D
without
Question 76
Comprehension

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

A
yet
B
but
C
or
D
because