SSC GD 2019 PYQs

Question 1

When 32% of a number x was added to another number y, then y increases by 24%. The value of‌2x‌+‌y3x−yis:

Accepted Answer

From the problem statement, 0.32x + y = y + 0.24y. This simplifies to 0.32x = 0.24y, or 4x = 3y. Substitute y = 4x/3 into the expression (2x+y)/(3x-y) to get the answer.

Question 2

The mean of a set of eight numbers is 63. If one of the numbers is discarded, the mean of the remaining numbers is 58. The value of discarded number is

Accepted Answer

The total sum of eight numbers is 8 * 63 = 504. After discarding one number, the sum of seven numbers is 7 * 58 = 406. The discarded number is 504 - 406 = 98.

Question 3

Out of 12 terms, the average of first 6 terms is 36 and that of last 6 terms is 42. If the average of first 11 terms is 38, find the 12th term.

Accepted Answer

Sum of first 6 terms = 6*36 = 216. Sum of last 6 terms = 6*42 = 252. Sum of first 11 terms = 11*38 = 418. Sum of all 12 terms = 216 + 252 = 468. The 12th term = 468 - 418 = 50.

Question 4

Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.To pull oneself together

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to pull oneself together' means to regain control of one's emotions and become calm after being upset or agitated. Option 4 accurately reflects this meaning.

Question 5

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.My favourite novelist in allwas Charles Dickens, who really left his mark on me.

Accepted Answer

The correct idiom for expressing a superlative among a group is 'of all'. Therefore, 'My favourite novelist of all' is the grammatically correct phrase.

Question 6

Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.To keep someone at arm’s length.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to keep someone at arm's length' means to maintain a distance from someone, often to avoid intimacy or involvement. Therefore, 'to avoid someone' is the correct meaning.

Question 7

Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.To keep one’s fingers crossed

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to keep one's fingers crossed' means to hope that something will happen as you want it to, or to wish for good luck.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.We should always remember not to ________ any problems and issues that may affect our career in any organisation.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies that we should avoid causing problems. 'Create' means to bring something into existence, fitting the context of causing issues.

Question 9

Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.To miss the boat

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to miss the boat' means to lose an opportunity by being too slow to act. Therefore, 'To miss an opportunity' is the correct meaning.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.Humans have a natural _______ to coordinate their movements with music.

Accepted Answer

The word 'tendency' correctly describes a natural inclination or predisposition, fitting the context of humans coordinating movements with music.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.He has been ______ my birthday all week.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'has been' indicates the present perfect continuous tense, which requires the '-ing' form of the verb. Thus, 'celebrating' is the correct choice.

Question 12

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.The man greeted his secretary and (A)/ told her that he need her help (B)/ to complete the work immediately. (C)/ No error (D)

Accepted Answer

The sentence is in the past tense ('greeted', 'told'). Therefore, 'need' should be changed to 'needed' to maintain consistency in the sequence of tenses.

Question 13

Direction:Select the correctly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling is 'Grateful'. It means feeling or showing appreciation for something. Options 1, 2, and 3 are common misspellings.

Question 14

Select the option that means the same as the given idiom/phrase.At the drop of a hat

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'at the drop of a hat' means immediately or without hesitation. Therefore, 'Instantly' is the correct synonym.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.You must_______hard to get the best deal.

Accepted Answer

To get the 'best deal,' one must 'negotiate' or bargain. The other options do not fit the context of securing a favorable agreement.

Question 16

Directions: From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.He not only got a scholarship and also a good job.

Accepted Answer

The correlative conjunction 'not only' must be followed by 'but also'. The sentence incorrectly uses 'and also', which should be replaced with 'but also'.

Question 17

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.He is a young man about twenty-five years but very learned.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'about twenty-five years' is incomplete. It should be 'about twenty-five years old' to correctly describe age. The word 'old' is missing.

Question 18

Select the antonym of the given wordCONTRARY

Accepted Answer

The word 'contrary' means opposite or conflicting. Therefore, 'agreeable' which means pleasant or willing to agree, is its direct antonym.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Scientists tried to find out the ........... behind the occurrence of the phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

The word 'cause' correctly completes the sentence, as scientists investigate the reason or origin of a phenomenon. Other options don't fit the context.

Question 20

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.If you prepare well, you wouldn't have failed the exam.

Accepted Answer

The sentence uses a third conditional structure, which requires 'had prepared' in the 'if' clause. The correct form should be 'If you had prepared well, you wouldn't have failed the exam.'