SSC GD Exam: Previous Paper
SSC GD Exam: Previous Paper
SSC GD Exam: Previous Paper
Previous Paper
Reasoning
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Question 1
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the
first term.
Where : Place :: When : .........
A There
B Then
C Why
D Time
Answer: D
Question 2
Six friends, P, Q, R, S, T and U, are sitting in a closed circle facing the centre such that each one is facing
another one. P is facing S. R is between P and Q. is between P and T who is sitting right of S. Whois
sitting to the immediate right of R?
A P
B T
C Q
D S
Answer: C
Question 3
Read the given statements and conclusion carefully and decide which of the following options is true
with respect to the given conclusion.
Statements:
The Gateway of India is in Mumbai.
Mumbai is in India.
Conclusion:
The Gateway ofIndia is in India.
A Probably false
B True
C False
D Probably true
Answer: B
Question 4
A square transparent sheet with a pattern is given. Select from among the four alternatives howthe
pattern would appear whenthe transparent sheet is foldedat the dotted line.
Answer: B
Question 5
14
A 15
14
B 16
13
C 15
13
D 14
Answer: A
Question 6
Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the three given classes.
Flowers, Red, Clothes
Answer: B
Question 7
U,V, W, X, Y and Z are seated in a circle facing the centre such that each one is facing another one. X is
between Z and V. U is second to the left of X and secondto the right of Y. Who is facing X?
A W
B Z
C Y
D U
Answer: A
Question 8
A ZQ
B ZR
C YQ
D YR
Answer: B
Question 9
In the following numberseries, two numbers have been put within brackets. Study the series carefully
and select the correct alternative with respect to the series.
1, 1, 2, 6, 24, (121), 720, (5040), 40320
A The first bracketed number (from the left) is correct and the second is incorrect.
B The first bracketed number (from the left) is incorrect and the second is correct.
Answer: B
Question 10
A 119
B 110
C 100
D 101
Answer: D
Question 11
A UTLFSMSM
B UTLESNSM
C UTLESMSM
D UTLESMSN
Answer: C
Question 12
A Iran: Rial
B India : Mumbai
C Cuba : Havana
D China : Yuan
Answer: C
Question 13
Answer: A
Question 14
Select the number that DOES NOT belong to the following group.
3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 28, 30
A 28
B 30
C 18
D 15
Answer: A
Question 15
A 7-345
B 5-125
C 9-729
D 3-27
Answer: A
Question 16
Choose the option that most closely resembles the mirror image of the given word when mirror is placed
at right side.
AIM
A AIM
B MIA
C AIW
D WIA
Answer: B
Question 17
Four pairs of words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different.
Choose out the odd one.
A Brother : Sister
B Lion : Lioness
C Bear : Cub
D Cock : Hen
Answer: C
Question 18
The statements beloware followed by three conclusions labeled I, II and III. Assuming that the
informationin the statementsis true, even if it appears to be at variance with generally established facts,
decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the
statements.
Statements:
All balls are boats.
All boats are cars.
Conclusions:
I. Somecarsareballs.
II. All balls are cars.
III. All cars are balls.
Answer: D
Question 19
Answer: D
Question 20
Which two signs need to be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
A + and −
B × and −
C ÷ and ×
D + and −
Answer: D
Question 21
Select the figure that will come next in the following series.
Answer: A
Question 22
Diya have five subjects in her academics namely A, B, C, D and E. She studies them from Monday to
Friday of a week. On each day, only one subject will be studied. D or E should not be either the first or
last to be studied. E should be immediately followed by C. B should be studied immediately after D. One
subject will be studied between A and B.
Then which subject she immediately reads after Monday?
A B
B D
C E
D A
Answer: C
Question 23
Four words have been given out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose
the odd one.
A Volume
B Force
C Volt
D Power
Answer: C
Question 24
Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second numberis related to
the first number.
9 : 100 :: 13 : ........
A 130
B 144
C 196
D 169
Answer: C
Question 25
A PRT
B VXZ
C HJL
D CFG
Answer: D
General knowledge
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Question 26
‘Tulsidas’, a poet who lived during the medieval times of Indian history, wrote “Ramcharitmanas’ in
which of the following languages?
A Pali
B Prakrit
C Awadhi
D Sanskrit
Answer: C
Question 27
A Pondicherry
B Calicut
C Cochin
D Goa
Answer: A
Question 28
B Salman Khan
C Amir Khan
D Ranveer Singh
Answer: C
Question 29
With the commencement of the 7th century, who ascended the throne of Thaneshwar and Kannauj?
A Krishnadeva
B Harshavardhana
C Rajendra Chola I
D ChandraGupta II
Answer: B
Question 30
B Pawan Munjal
C Y C Deveshwar
D Rahul Bhatia
Answer: D
Question 31
‘Vijay Amvitraj’ was a legendary Indian player associated with whichof the following sports?
A Lawn tennis
B Swimming
C Rifle shooting
D Badminton
Answer: A
Question 32
Whatis India’s rank in the World Bank’s Human Capital Index (HCI) rankings as of Feb 2019?
A 124
B 115
C 126
D 104
Answer: B
Question 33
‘Talatal Ghar’ is a historical monument situated in which of the following Indian states?
A Assam
B West Bengal
C Sikkim
D Odisha
Answer: A
Question 34
A Narmada
B Tungabhadra
C Godavari
D Krishna
Answer: C
Question 35
A Nipah
B Swine flu
C Zika
D Plague
Answer: B
Question 36
A Vitamin C
B Vitamin K
C Vitamin B12
D Vitamin B2
Answer: D
Question 37
Which mountain pass in the world has the highest motorable road in the world?
A Jelep-La
B Nathu-La
C Shipki-La
D Dhungria-La
Answer: D
Question 38
The production of a commodity through natural processis an activity associated to which sector of the
Indian Economy?
A Tertiary
B Secondary
C Quaternary
D Primary
Answer: D
Question 39
As on 2018, which is the world’s largest political party in terms of primary membership?
Answer: A
Question 40
Fiscal policy is based on the economic theory given by which of the following economist?
B Adam Smith
C Milton Friedman
D John Nash
Answer: A
Question 41
A Karnataka
B Kerala
C Gujarat
D Manipur
Answer: B
Question 42
The National Food Security Act was passed in which of the following years?
A 2011
B 2013
C 2014
D 2012
Answer: B
Question 43
B Ohm's law
C Archimedes principle
D Avogadro’s law
Answer: A
Question 44
Which city will host the upcoming Winter Olympic Games scheduled in 2022?
A Los Angeles
B Paris
C Tokyo
D Beijing
Answer: D
Question 45
A Odisha
B Chhattisgarh
C Punjab
D Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B
Question 46
The Consumer Protection Bill, 2018 has replaced the Consumer Protection Act of which of the given
years?
A 1981
B 1986
C 1991
D 1978
Answer: B
Question 47
‘Azadirachta indica’ is the botanical name of which evergreentree foundin the Indian sub-continent?
A Curry tree
B Pine tree
C Hibiscus tree
D Margosa tree
Answer: D
Question 48
‘The Legend of Laxmi Prasad’ was the title of a book written by which one of the following authors?
A Arundhati Roy
B Twinkle Khanna
C Jhumpa Lahiri
D Shobha De
Answer: B
Question 49
A Troposphere
B Mesosphere
C Exosphere
D Stratosphere
Answer: D
Question 50
A 431
B 402
C 448
D 395
Answer: C
Quant
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Question 51
The Area of a rectangle is 27m2 and its length is 3 times of its breadth. The perimeter of the rectangle is:
A 24cm
B 12cm
C 42cm
D 28cm
Answer: A
Question 52
The total population in D1 , is 30,000. The number of female under below poverty line in the district D1 ,
is:
A 2500
B 3500
C 2700
D 1800
Answer: C
Question 53
A 28
B 35
C 82
D 53
Answer: D
Question 54
Two numbers are less than a third number by 25 and 36 respectively. The percentage of first number less
than second number is:
A 61%
B 11%
C 18%
D 52%
Answer: D
Question 55
A 23
B 84
C 92
D 37
Answer: C
Question 56
A wheel makes 4000 revolution is covering a distance of 60km. The radius of the wheel is:
A 8m
B 8.25m
C 4.68m
D 2.39m
Answer: D
Question 57
In class IX, the average of marks in science for six students was 48. After result declared, it was found in
case of one student, the marks 45 were misread as 54. The correct average is :
A 46.40
B 46.50
C 76.50
D 64.39
Answer: B
Question 58
If the total population of district D4 , is 35000, then what is the number of females above the poverty line
in the district D4 ?
A 10,500
B 14,240
C 11,250
D 12,450
Answer: C
Question 59
In a class, the average age of 40 students is 12 years when teacher’s age is included to it, the average
increases by 1. The age of teacher is :
A 53 years
B 51 years
C 48 years
D 68 years
Answer: A
Question 60
Shopkeeper selling on article for ₹46 loses 8%. In order to gain of 6%, what should be the selling price of
the article?
A ₹65
B ₹56
C ₹53
D ₹85
Answer: C
Question 61
The areas of two squares are 16:9. Theratio of their perimeter is:
A 9:16
B 9:12
C 12:16
D 16:12
Answer: D
Question 62
The difference between upper limit and lower limit of the class interval is called as:
A Range
B Mode
C Frequency distribution
D Class size
Answer: D
Question 63
If the total population in the district D3 is 40,000, then what is the population of below poverty line in the
district D3, ?
A 10,000
B 5,000
C 8,000
D 12,000
Answer: C
Question 64
In how many years, a sum will be thrice of it at the rate of interest 5% per annum?
A 25 years
B 40 years
30 years
C
D 20 years
Answer: B
Question 65
A 12:13
B 5:12
C 13:12
D 24:5
Answer: C
Question 66
In a university, the number of students studying science, mathematics and language are in the ratio of
2:4:9. If the number of students in Science, Mathematics and Language be increased 10%, 20% and 40%
respectively. What will be the new ratio?
A 12:23:63
B 11:24:63
C 24:11:63
D 63:11:24
Answer: B
Question 67
By Selling a TV for ₹8500 a person loses 15%. In order to gain of 5%, Selling price of TV should be:
A ₹10,500
B ₹10,000
C ₹9,500
D ₹9,000
Answer: A
Question 68
‘A’ pipe can empty a tank in 20 minutes. The second pipe ‘B’ has a diameter twice as that of ‘A’. If both A
& B pipe are attached to the tank how much time will be required to empty the tank?
A 1
10 2 minutes
B 25 minutes
15 minutes
C
2
D 6 3 minutes
Answer: D
Question 69
The HCF and LCM of two numbersare 12 and 240 respectively. If one of the number is 24, what is the
another number
A 120
B 228
C 264
D 144
Answer: A
Question 70
Rama and Hari can together finish a piece of work in 15 day. Rama works twice as fast as Hari, then Hari
alone can finish work in :
A 45 days
B 30 days
C 25 days
D 20 days
Answer: A
Question 71
Two numbers are 20% and 40% more than the third number respectively. The ratio of the first and second
number is:
A 7:6
B 7:5
C 6:7
D 5:7
Answer: C
Question 72
The compound interest on an amount for 2 years at 5% per annum compounded annually is ₹205. The
simple interest is:
A ₹250
₹220
B
C ₹200
D ₹210
Answer: C
Question 73
The distance between two stations is 500 km. A train starts from station ‘A’ at 9 am and travels towards
station ‘B’ at 60 km/hrs. Anothertrain starts from station ‘B’ at 10 am and travels towards ‘A’ at 40
km/hrs. At what time both thetrain meet to each other.
A 12.45 PM
B 1.36 PM
C 3.36 PM
D 2.24 PM
Answer: D
Question 74
A trader allows two successive discounts of 5% each on the marked price of a sofa set for ₹24,500. The
selling price of sofa set is:
A ₹23,274.75
B ₹23,275
C ₹1,163.75
D ₹22,111.25
Answer: D
Question 75
A train is moving at 72 km/hrs. The distance covers in 15 minutes by the train is:
A 18 km
B 27 km
C 36 km
D 28 km
Answer: A
English
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Question 76
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
One who does a thing for pleasure and not as a profession
A Sportsperson
B Amateur
C Volunteer
D Athlete
Answer: B
Question 77
Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.
To hang together
Answer: D
Question 78
A Disperse
B Summon
C Request
D Gather
Answer: A
Question 79
A temporarily
B occasionally
C regularly
D annually
Answer: C
Question 80
A Contribute
B Lead
C Disagree
D Distribute
Answer: C
Question 81
A Monotony
B Beauty
C Empathy
D Decency
Answer: C
Question 82
A fulfilled
B pleased
C satisfied
D annoyed
Answer: D
Question 83
A Suplementary
B Supplementary
C Suppllementary
D Supplementery
Answer: B
Question 84
From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
While we would like all Indian children to go to school, we need to ponder why they does not.
D we need to ponder
Answer: A
Question 85
A burnt
B scorched
C bruised
D damaged
Answer: C
Question 86
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
A person who is indifferent to the pains and pleasures of life.
A Introvert
B Social
C Stoic
D Solitary
Answer: C
Question 87
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there
is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.
On the academic front you are likely to outshine others and take up a better career.
Answer: D
Question 88
A Wonderful
B Heavy
C Graceful
D Virtuous
Answer: B
Instructions
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
Passage:
"Success begins in the mind." This is a wonderful quote to explain the powerof having (1).......... in yourself. Since
(2).......... wants success, they all try their best. Sometimes they will (3)........... failure, but that’s what life is. Ups and
downs are a part ofit. All you needis to take that failure in your (4)............. learn from it and neverforgetit. It doesn't
matter how or where you come from, success happens to those who (5)........... hands with difficulties.
Question 89
Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 1.
A doubt
B disgust
C faith
D discard
Answer: C
Question 90
Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 2.
A everyone
B each
C someone
D anyone
Answer: A
Question 91
Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 3.
A clash
B encounter
C see
D oppose
Answer: B
Question 92
Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 4.
A run
B stride
C walk
D wing
Answer: B
Question 93
Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 5.
A shake
B see
C move
D avoid
Answer: A
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Question 94
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there
is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.
Those who are travelling today by train may have delayed in reaching their destinations.
B No improvement
Answer: D
Question 95
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there
is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.
Statistical measure which track the money-saving behaviour haven’t improved much.
A No improvement
Answer: D
Question 96
A Badjet
B Budget
C Budjet
D Bugett
Answer: B
Question 97
From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
In India, the various practices and norms from bank’s transactions are laid down by the RBI only.
Answer: B
Question 98
Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.
Call it a day
From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
You are invite to build a better community by planting a seed of peace within and tree outside.
Answer: C
Question 100
A unhappy
B possessed
C serene
D interested
Answer: A