SSC GD 2019 PYQs

Question 1

Select the correct option to complete the following pattern.

Accepted Answer

The pattern consists of pairs of letters. The first letter of each pair follows the alphabetical order (A, B, C...). The second letter follows the reverse alphabetical order (Z, Y, X...). Following J, the next letter is K. Following Q, the next letter in reverse order is P. So, the pair is KP.

Question 2

In a certain code, BOTANY is written as OBATYN. How will OOLOGY be written in that code?

Accepted Answer

The pattern involves swapping letters in pairs: BO becomes OB, TA becomes AT, NY becomes YN. Applying this to OOLOGY, OO remains OO, LO becomes OL, GY becomes YG. Thus, OOLOGY becomes OOOLYG.

Question 3

Select the Venn diagram that best represents the given set of classes.Whales, Bats, Mammals

Accepted Answer

Both whales and bats are types of mammals. Therefore, two separate circles representing whales and bats should be entirely contained within a larger circle representing mammals.

Question 4

In a certain code, SAW is written as 38. How will FEED be written in that code?

Accepted Answer

Assign numerical positions to letters (A=1, B=2...). SAW = S(19) + A(1) + W(23) = 43. Then, 43 - 5 = 38. Apply the same logic to FEED: F(6) + E(5) + E(5) + D(4) = 20. Then, 20 * 4 = 80. Wait, the pattern is (sum of positions) * number of letters. SAW: (19+1+23) = 43. Number of letters = 3. 43 * 3 = 129. This is not 38. Let's re-evaluate. SAW: S=19, A=1, W=23. Sum = 43. 43 - 5 = 38. This is not a consistent pattern. Let's try another pattern. SAW: S=19, A=1, W=23. Reverse positions: S=8, A=26, W=4. Sum = 38. This is the pattern! Now for FEED: F=21, E=22, E=22, D=23. Sum = 21+22+22+23 = 88.

Question 5

Find out the two signs to be interchanged to make the following equation correct.25 + 25 × 25 − 25 ÷ 25 = −599

Accepted Answer

Interchange '×' and '÷'. The equation becomes 25 + 25 ÷ 25 - 25 × 25. Applying BODMAS: 25 + 1 - 625 = 26 - 625 = -599. This matches the right side.

Question 6

If in a code language, MOTHER is coded as OMHTRE, then THURSDAY would be coded as:

Accepted Answer

The pattern involves swapping letters in pairs: M-O becomes O-M, T-H becomes H-T, E-R becomes R-E. Applying this to THURSDAY, T-H becomes H-T, U-R becomes R-U, S-D becomes D-S, A-Y becomes Y-A.

Question 7

Which of the two signs should be interchanged in order to make the following equation correct?21 + 5 × 2 – 21 ÷ 3 = 12

Accepted Answer

Interchange '-' and '×'. The equation becomes 21 + 5 - 2 × 21 ÷ 3. Following BODMAS: 21 + 5 - 2 × 7 = 21 + 5 - 14 = 26 - 14 = 12. This matches the RHS.

Question 8

Find out the two signs to be interchanged to make the following equation correct.30 + 28 × 3 – 16 ÷ 4 = - 50

Accepted Answer

Interchange '+' and '–'. The equation becomes 30 – 28 × 3 + 16 ÷ 4. Following BODMAS: 30 – 84 + 4 = -54 + 4 = -50. This matches the right side.

Question 9

Choose the figure from the options in which the given figure is embedded.

Accepted Answer

Carefully observe the given figure and mentally rotate or flip it if necessary. Option 3 contains the exact embedded figure, matching its shape and orientation.

Question 10

Select the correct option that will fill the blank and complete the series.117, 107, 92, 72, .........

Accepted Answer

The pattern is a decreasing difference: 117-107=10, 107-92=15, 92-72=20. The next difference should be 25. So, 72-25=47.

Question 11

A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown in the question figures. From the given figures, indicate how it will appear when opened?

Accepted Answer

The paper is folded twice, then cut. Unfolding involves reflecting the cut pattern across each fold line. The final pattern will show four identical shapes arranged symmetrically.

Question 12

Select the word-pair that is analogous to the given word-pair.Bird : Fly

Accepted Answer

The analogy is 'Animal : Action'. A bird flies. Similarly, a horse gallops. This matches the relationship.

Question 13

Choose the option that would follow next in the given figure series.

Accepted Answer

Observe the pattern: the figure rotates 90 degrees clockwise, then 45 degrees clockwise, then 90 degrees clockwise. The next rotation should be 45 degrees clockwise.

Question 14

In a certain code, STEERING is written as TEIGTEIG. How will QUESTION be written in that code?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is to take the 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 7th letters (T, E, I, G) and repeat them. Applying this to QUESTION (Q, U, E, S, T, I, O, N), we get USINUSIN.

Question 15

Select the option that will correctly replace the Q mark (?) in the series.109, 105, 89, 53, ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is subtracting consecutive powers of 2. Differences are -4, -16, -36. These are -(2^2), -(4^2), -(6^2). The next difference will be -(8^2) = -64. So, 53 - 64 = -11.

Question 16

Select the option that will correctly replace the Question mark (?) in the series.13, 25, 42, 69, ?

Accepted Answer

The differences between consecutive terms are 12, 17, 27. The differences of these differences are 5, 10. The next difference should be 15, making the next term 69 + (27+15) = 111.

Question 17

If ‘+’ means ‘× ’, ‘-’ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘÷ ’ and ‘÷’means ‘-‘, then find the value of the following equation:21 ÷ 8 + 2 − 12 × 3 =?

Accepted Answer

Replace symbols as given: 21 - 8 × 2 + 12 ÷ 3. Apply BODMAS: 21 - 16 + 4 = 5 + 4 = 9.

Question 18

Read the given statements and conclusion carefully and decide which of the following options is true with respect to the given conclusion.Statements:Men who are handsome are generally of the intellectual type.Vikram is handsome.Conclusion:Vikram is intellectual.

Accepted Answer

The statement says handsome men are 'generally' intellectual, not 'always'. Since Vikram is handsome, it's probable, but not certain, that he is intellectual.

Question 19

Select the Venn diagram that best represents the given set of classes.Currencies, Yuan, Baht

Accepted Answer

Yuan and Baht are both types of currencies. Therefore, two separate circles for Yuan and Baht should be entirely contained within a larger circle representing Currencies.

Question 20

In a certain code, STEERING is written as HGVVIRMT. How will QUESTION be written in that code?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is that each letter is replaced by its opposite letter in the English alphabet (A-Z, B-Y, etc.). Apply this rule to QUESTION to get JFVHGRLM.