SSC-GD 2025 Questions

4 Feb 2025 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the letter-cluster that does NOT belong to that group?  (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their positions in the letter-cluster.)

A
PTV
B
CGI
C
EIK
D
GLM
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

REMY is related to VHOZ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ZFHU is related to DIJV. To which of the given options is LBSO related, following the same logic?

A
QDWR
B
OFVQ
C
PEUP
D
RDWP
Question 3
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 wires are cables. All wires are ropes. Some ropes are steels. Conclusions (1) Some steels are wires. (II) Some ropes are cables.

A
Only conclusion (I) follows
B
Only conclusion (II) follows
C
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
D
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language 'PGMS' is coded as '9-18-12-6' and 'TBRX' is coded as '5-23-7-1'. What is the code for 'KAVO' in the given language?

A
14-24-3-10
B
13-25-6-12
C
11-21-2-9
D
15-26-4-11
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language,  'A + B' means 'A is the sister of B',  'A - B' means 'A is the father of B',  'A x B' means 'A is the brother of B' and 'A ÷ B' means 'A is the mother of B'.  How is A related to D if 'A ÷ B + C x D - E'?

A
Sister's daughter
B
Mother
C
Father's mother
D
Daughter's sister
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if '+' and '-' are interchanged and 'x' and '÷' are interchanged?  18 ÷ 5 + 26 - 45 × 5 = ?

A
75
B
73
C
80
D
68
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?  79 72 58 37 9 ?

A
-26
B
-24
C
-27
D
-25
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'TEDI' is coded as '11' and 'SUCBVO' is coded as '13'. How is 'YXJIAZL' coded in the given language?

A
9
B
10
C
14
D
12
Question 9
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 - I, N, K and S are seated and all of them are facing south  In row 2 - P, A, R and T are seated and all of them are facing north.  Thus, each person faces another person from the other row.  R sits to the immediate right of A. Only two people sit between K and S. A faces K. The one who faces N, sits to the immediate left of P. T doesn't sit at any of the extreme ends.  Which of the following options represents both people facing each other?

A
I and R
B
N and P
C
S and R
D
K and T
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

A dice has its faces marked by letters D, X, A, N, R and E. Two positions of the same dice are given below. Which face is opposite to face A? 

A
R
B
D
C
E
D
N
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?  WUY KIM YWA MKO ?

A
CYC
B
ZYC
C
AYC
D
BYC
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

A dice has its faces marked by letters I, L, O, V, A and F. Two positions of the same dice are given below. Which face is opposite to face O?

A
A
B
F
C
L
D
V
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?  14 23 42 71 110 ?

A
180
B
164
C
172
D
159
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

Seven people P, Q. R, S, T, U and V are sitting in a straight line facing the north (but not necessarily in the same order). V is sitting to the immediate right of Q and the immediate left of R. P is sitting to the immediate right of R and the immediate left of S. U is sitting second to the right of S. U is sitting at one of the ends of the line. Who is sitting between S and U?

A
T
B
P
C
V
D
R
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.  _K_U T O_L_T O__U T O K L__ _

A
OKLUKULT
B
OLKUKLUT
C
OLKUKUTL
D
LOKUKTUL
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

The position(s) of how many letters will remain unchanged if each letter in the word JOSTLED is arranged in the English alphabetical order?

A
2
B
3
C
0
D
1
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

PSPN is related to OROM in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, YBYW is related to XAXV. To which of the given options is QTQO related, following the same logic?

A
PRON
B
PSON
C
PSPN
D
PTOQ
Question 18
GK

Who was the British Prime Minister when India gained independence in 1947?

A
Ramsay MacDonald
B
Anthony Eden
C
Clement Attlee
D
Winston Churchill
Question 19
GK

Which Five-Year Plan was the first to be terminated before its completion, and why?

A
Seventh Plan, due to political conflicts
B
Third Plan, due to natural disasters
C
Fifth Plan, due to a change in government
D
Second Plan, due to economic instability
Question 20
GK

Which chemical is used for whitening (or removal of colours) of cloth in cloth industries?

A
Calcium oxychloride
B
Sodium hydrogencarbonate
C
Calcium chloride
D
Sodium carbonate
Question 21
GK

According to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023, which of the following states showed the fastest poverty reduction?

A
Karnataka
B
Haryana
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Manipur
Question 22
GK

What was a key focus of the First Five Year Plan (1951-1956)?

A
Agricultural development
B
Privatisation of industries
C
Rapid industrialisation
D
Development of heavy industries
Question 23
GK

Who among the following was the first music director to bring Rock 'n' Roll to Hindi tunes?

A
Zakir Hussain
B
Hariprasad Chaurasia
C
Rahul Dev Burman
D
Ravi Shankar
Question 24
GK

Which of the following goals of the Five-Year Plan is directly related to the people?

A
Self-reliance
B
Growth
C
Modernisation
D
Equity
Question 25
GK

In June 2024, who resigned from their Wayanad Lok Sabha seat?

A
Rahul Gandhi
B
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
C
Sonia Gandhi
D
Mallikarjun Kharge
Question 26
GK

Nilgiri is one of the oldest mountain ranges, located at the tri-junction of which three states?

A
Northern UP, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh
B
Assam, Nagaland, Tripura
C
Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana
D
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka
Question 27
GK

In which state is the festival of 'Kalinga Mahotsav 'celebrated?

A
Karnataka
B
Maharashtra
C
Odisha
D
Assam
Question 28
GK

Which of the given colours in NOT associated with the judo grades?

A
Pink
B
Red
C
Blue
D
White
Question 29
GK

What is the atomic number of Lawrencium, a chemical element that is classified as the last member of the actinides?

A
101
B
99
C
108
D
103
Question 30
GK

Rani Machaiah is an Ummathat folk dancer from _______________, who received Padma Shri 2023 in the field of Art (Folk Dance).

A
Kerala
B
Karnataka
C
Telangana
D
Goa
Question 31
GK

Which of the following rights is considered a component of the Right to Life and Personal Liberty?

A
Right to Freedom of Speech
B
Right to Equality
C
Right to Property
D
Right to Privacy
Question 32
GK

Which of the following Vedas is primarily the collection of magic spells and charms to ward off evil spirits and diseases?

A
Samaveda
B
Atharvaveda
C
Rigveda
D
Yajurveda
Question 33
GK

With which sport is the Indian Para Athlete Parul Parmar associated?

A
Athletics
B
Shooting
C
Badminton
D
Swimming
Question 34
GK

The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2024 intends to modify the list of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in which of the following Indian states?

A
Rajasthan
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Maharashtra
D
Odisha
Question 35
GK

Who among the following has the power to dissolve the legislative assembly of a state?

A
Chief Justice of High Court
B
Chief Minister of the State
C
Chief Secretary of the State
D
Governor of the State
Question 36
GK

Padma Shri awardee Shovana Narayan is associated with which Indian classical dance form?

A
Manipuri
B
Bharatanatyam
C
Kathak
D
Odissi
Question 37
GK

Which of the following is the state religion of Bangladesh, as per the Constitution of Bangladesh?

A
Christianity
B
Islam
C
Buddhism
D
Hinduism
Question 38
Arithmetic

Evaluate: (-9) - (-60) ÷ (-12) + (-3) × 9

A
-40
B
-44
C
-41
D
-43
Question 39
Arithmetic

Sarang invested some money in HDFC at 4% per annum rate of interest. What would be the corresponding simple interest (in ₹) if after 2 years, Sarang got ₹153 as compound interest, considering annual compounding?

A
145
B
160
C
150
D
165
Question 40
Arithmetic

Find the value of  \(\left[ \left( 84 \div 6 \right) \times \left\{ \frac{91}{7} + \frac{16}{2} \times \left( 8 - 6 \right) \right\} \right]\)

A
409
B
426
C
400
D
406
Question 41
Arithmetic

Amit invests a sum of ₹5400 and Gopal invests a sum of ₹9400 at the same rate of simple interest per annum. If, at the end of 4 years, Gopal gets ₹480 more interest than Amit, then find the rate of interest per annum (in percentage).

A
5
B
3
C
2
D
4.4
Question 42
Arithmetic

Rajeshwar can do a piece of work in 12 days, Vikram in 6 days and Tiger in 15 days. They all start the work together, but Rajeshwar leaves after 2 days and Vikram leaves 3 days before the work is completed. In how many days is the work completed?

A
\[5\frac{3}{7} \]
B
\[5\frac{4}{7} \]
C
\[5\frac{5}{7} \]
D
\[5\frac{6}{7} \]
Question 43
Arithmetic

A candidate scores 25% marks and fails by 68 marks, while another candidate, who scores 50% marks, gets 42 marks more than the minimum required marks to pass the examination. Find the maximum marks for the examination.

A
410
B
440
C
430
D
400
Question 44
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper bought an article for ₹520. At what price (in ₹) should he sell the article to make 10% profit?

A
560
B
572
C
468
D
584
Question 45
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper has one spherical laddoo of radius 7 cm. With the same material, how many laddoos of radius 3.5 cm can be made?

A
12
B
4
C
8
D
6
Question 46
Arithmetic

A customer could not decide between a discount of 40% or two successive discounts of 25% and 15% to buy a certain article. What is the difference between both the discounts?

A
3.25%
B
2.75%
C
2.25%
D
3.75%
Question 47
Arithmetic

Rachin travels a distance at 60 km/hr for 2 hours and 80 km at 40 km/hr. Find the average speed of Rachin (in km/hr).

A
55
B
59
C
47
D
50
Question 48
Arithmetic

A dishonest shopkeeper promises to sell his goods at cost price. However, he uses a weight that actually weighs 26% less than what is written on it. Find his profit percentage.

A
\(37\frac{10}{37}\)  %
B
\(34\frac{5}{37}% \)  %
C
\(35\frac{5}{37}% \)  %
D
\(36\frac{5}{37}% \)  %
Question 49
Arithmetic

The LCM of 672 and 7056 is ______.

A
14112
B
42336
C
28224
D
7056
Question 50
Arithmetic

Nitin has ₹1617 with him. He divided it amongst his sons Pravin and Rishi and asked them to invest it at 10% rate of interest compounded annually. It was seen that Pravin and Rishi got same amount after 17 and 18 years respectively. How much (in ₹) did Nitin give to Pravin?

A
697
B
870
C
770
D
847
Question 51
Arithmetic

Two trains are moving in opposite directions at speeds of 60 km/h and 110 km/h. The length of one train is 360 m. The time taken by them to cross each other is 21 seconds. The length (in m) of the other train, correct to 2 decimal places, is:

A
632.93
B
631.66
C
630.92
D
630.08
Question 52
Arithmetic

The price (per litre) of petrol increases by 60%. By what percent should its consumption be reduced such that the expenditure on it increases by 12% only?

A
70%
B
66%
C
30%
D
36%
Question 53
Arithmetic

The average age of 48 students of a class is 22 years. If the age of the teacher is also included, the average age of the whole group becomes 23 years. The age (in years) of the teacher is:

A
60
B
71
C
68
D
70
Question 54
Arithmetic

A fort had provision of food for 150 men for 85 days. After 15 days, 25 men left the fort. Find the number of days for which the remaining food will last.

A
88
B
84
C
80
D
82
Question 55
Arithmetic

Evaluate: 16 + 10 ÷ 5 - 2 × 3

A
14
B
15
C
12
D
11
Question 56
Arithmetic

Two trains, each 180 m long, are moving towards each other on parallel tracks at speeds of 50 km/hr and 70 km/hr. In how many seconds will they completely cross each other?

A
10.4
B
10.8
C
10.2
D
10.6
Question 57
Arithmetic

If 7A = 6B = 12C, what is A : B : C?

A
7 : 12 : 14
B
12 : 14 : 7
C
12 : 7 : 14
D
14 : 12 : 7
Question 58
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.  All criminal tendencies must be nipped on the bud during childhood.

A
nipped in the bud
B
No substitution required
C
nipped at the bud
D
nipped off the bud
Question 59
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.  He enjoy going in a jog in the morning to start his day on a healthy note.

A
has been enjoyed go in the jog
B
enjoys going for a jog
C
is enjoy going at a jog
D
will enjoy going to a jog
Question 60
Comprehension

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.  The chef used a special recepie for the gourmet dish.

A
Gourmet
B
Special
C
Recepie
D
Chef
Question 61
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.  He suddenly tried to throw cold water on my plans.

A
To discourage
B
To take revenge
C
To understand the hidden meaning
D
To seize the opportunity
Question 62
Comprehension

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.  The experimental chef combined flavours audacious and with an almost synesthetic sensibility, creating dishes that challenged the very notion of culinary categories.

A
culinary categories
B
combined flavours audacious
C
experimental chef
D
almost synesthetic sensibility
Question 63
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given word.  Dilemma

A
Worn
B
Situation
C
Plight
D
Portion
Question 64
Comprehension

Select the option that best defines the given word.  Banish

A
To determine
B
To harm
C
To relegate
D
To evaluate
Question 65
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.  Dainty

A
Timid
B
Demanding
C
Critical
D
Inelegant
Question 66
Comprehension

The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with an adverbial usage error.  Jackson told Aria, "Generally, I am grateful for your help."

A
Jackson told Aria,
B
"Generally, I am
C
your help."
D
grateful for
Question 67
Comprehension

Select the word segment that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the sentence. Select 'No correction required' if the given segment is correct. (Did she gave) her business card to the clients at the party last night?

A
Does she gave her business card to the clients at the party last night?
B
Did she give her business card to the clients at the party last night?
C
No correction required
D
Did she given her business card to the clients at the party last night?
Question 68
Comprehension

Select the option that rectifies the spelling error in the given sentence.  He was determined to acomplish his goals.

A
accomplish
B
determened
C
accompalish
D
detarmined
Question 69
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Petite

A
Fit
B
Best
C
Small
D
Flexible
Question 70
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Ram dropped the glass and it shattered on the floor. 'Drop' here means ____________.

A
stopped
B
pay a casual visit
C
an ascent
D
fall or let fall
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the word that best completes the given sentence. Determine the collocation through the sentence.  Marz would describe it in ______ detail.

A
elaborate
B
big
C
great
D
good
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.  The article that you have submitted isn't make sense to me.

A
does it make sense
B
doesn't it make sense
C
doesn't make sense
D
is it making sense
Question 73
Comprehension

 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

A
sacrifice
B
supplies
C
addition
D
contribute
Question 74
Comprehension

 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

A
likes
B
dislike
C
instance
D
such as
Question 75
Comprehension

 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

A
sparingly
B
frequently
C
additionally
D
collectively
Question 76
Comprehension

 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

A
enfold
B
clutch
C
squeeze
D
embracing
Question 77
Comprehension

 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

A
towards
B
of
C
against
D
for