SSC GD 2019 PYQs

Question 1

Select the term that will come next in the following series.BMO, EOQ, HQS, KSU, ...........

Accepted Answer

Each letter in the series increments by +3, +2, +2 respectively. Applying this pattern to KSU (K+3=N, S+2=U, U+2=W) gives NUW.

Question 2

The statements below are followed by two conclusions labeled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.Statements:1) Some forces are volumes.2) Some currents are volumes.Conclusion:I. Some volumes are forces.II. Some volumes are currents.

Accepted Answer

The statements "Some A are B" can be converted to "Some B are A." Applying this, "Some forces are volumes" becomes "Some volumes are forces," and "Some currents are volumes" becomes "Some volumes are currents." Both conclusions follow.

Question 3

Find out the two signs to be interchanged to make the following equation correct.25 + 5 × 7 – 12 ÷ 3 = 26

Accepted Answer

Interchanging '+' and '÷' gives 25 ÷ 5 × 7 – 12 + 3. Following BODMAS: 5 × 7 – 12 + 3 = 35 – 12 + 3 = 23 + 3 = 26. This matches the right side.

Question 4

Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series.1, 3, 8, 19, 42, .........

Accepted Answer

The pattern is (previous number * 2) + (position of number). So, 1*2+1=3, 3*2+2=8, 8*2+3=19, 19*2+4=42. For the next term, 42*2+5 = 84+5 = 89.

Question 5

Select the number that will come next in the following series.1, 5, 9, 17, 25, 37, 49, 65, 81, .........

Accepted Answer

The differences between consecutive terms are +4, +4, +8, +8, +12, +12, +16, +16. The next difference should be +20. So, 81 + 20 = 101.

Question 6

Select the option that will correctly replace the q. mark (?) in the series.16, 20, 36, 72, ?

Accepted Answer

The differences are +4, +16, +36. These are 2², 4², 6². The next difference should be 8² = 64. So, 72 + 64 = 136.

Question 7

Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series.pmtz, rkvx, tixv, vgzt, .........

Accepted Answer

Each letter in the series follows a specific pattern. The first letter increases by +2, the second by -1, the third by +2, and the fourth by +2. Applying this to 'vgzt' gives 'xebr'.

Question 8

In a certain code, ANIMAL is coded as INALAM, then how is SAMPLE coded in the same way?

Accepted Answer

The code rearranges letters: the last three letters (MAL) move to the beginning, and the first three (ANI) move to the end, but reversed (INA). Applying this to SAMPLE: PLE moves to the front, SAM reverses to MAS at the end. So, PLEM AS becomes MASELP.

Question 9

Four words have been given out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose the odd one.

Accepted Answer

Sty, Hive, and Kennel are all names for animal shelters or homes. Cub is a young animal, not a dwelling. Thus, Cub is the odd one out.

Question 10

In a certain code, CIRCLE is written as 50. How will ALGAE be written in that code?

Accepted Answer

Assign numerical values to letters (A=1, B=2,...). Sum the values for CIRCLE (3+9+18+3+12+5 = 50). Apply the same logic to ALGAE: 1+12+7+1+5 = 26.

Question 11

Find out the two signs to be interchanged to make the following equation correct.15 + 15 × 15 − 15 ÷ 15 = 15

Accepted Answer

By interchanging '-' and '÷', the equation becomes 15 + 15 × 15 ÷ 15 - 15 = 15. Following BODMAS, 15 + 15 - 15 = 15, which is correct.

Question 12

Select the option that will correctly replace the question mark (?) in the series.RGN, PIM, NKL, ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern for the first letter is R(-2)P(-2)N(-2)L. For the second letter, G(+2)I(+2)K(+2)M. For the third letter, N(-1)M(-1)L(-1)K. Thus, the next term is LMK.

Question 13

In a certain code, POTATO is written as AOOPTT. How will BARBER be written in that code?

Accepted Answer

The letters in POTATO are rearranged alphabetically to form AOOPTT. Applying the same rule to BARBER, arranging its letters alphabetically gives ABBERR.

Question 14

Six friends A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting around a roundtable facing the centre. C is seated between A and B, who is to the immediate left of D. If C is facing E, who is facing F?

Accepted Answer

Place D, then B to D's left. C is between A and B. C faces E. This arrangement places F opposite B. Thus, B faces F.

Question 15

In a certain code “SMART” is written as “RKXNO”, How is “GREAT” written in that code?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is S(-1)R, M(+2)O, A(-3)X, R(+4)V, T(-5)O. Applying this -1, +2, -3, +4, -5 pattern to GREAT gives F, P, B, W, O. So, FPBWO is the correct code.

Question 16

Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series.2, 8, 32, 128, 512, ?

Accepted Answer

Each number in the series is obtained by multiplying the previous number by 4. So, 512 * 4 = 2048.

Question 17

Eight friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a circular table facing each other for a lunch. A is opposite F and third to the right of B. G is between F and D. H is to the left of D. E is between C and A.Who is sitting fourth to the left of A?

Accepted Answer

Arrange the friends based on the given clues. A is opposite F. A is 3rd right of B. G is between F and D. H is left of D. E is between C and A. The final arrangement shows F is fourth to the left of A.

Question 18

Seven friends O, P, Q, R, S, T and U are watching a movie sitting in a row facing north direction. P is sitting at one extreme end. Q is sitting to the immediate left of S. P is sitting second to the right of T. U is not sitting at any extreme end. O is sitting exactly between R and T. Who is sitting at the extreme right end?

Accepted Answer

P is at an extreme end and second right of T, so P is at the right end. T is 2nd from right. O is between R and T. Q is left of S. U is not at an end. This places P at the extreme right.

Question 19

In a certain code language, “RED” is coded as “19”, then how must WED would be coded?

Accepted Answer

Assign numerical positions to letters (R=18, E=5, D=4). Summing these gives 18+5+4 = 27. The code is 27 - 8 = 19. Apply the same logic to WED: W=23, E=5, D=4. Sum is 23+5+4 = 32. Then 32 - 8 = 24.

Question 20

Select the number-pair that is different from the rest.

Accepted Answer

In options 1, 2, and 3, the second number is the square of the first number. Option 4 shows 13 and 196, but 13 squared is 169, not 196.