SSC GD 2024 PYQs

Question 1

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?8463, 8384, 8305, 8226, ?, 8068

Accepted Answer

The series follows a pattern where each subsequent number is obtained by subtracting 79 from the previous number. So, 8226 - 79 = 8147.

Question 2

Three Statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statement I:All bats are balls.Statement II:All balls are badmintons.Statement III:All badmintons are wickets.Conclusion I:All bats are wickets.Conclusion II:Some badmintons are bats.

Accepted Answer

From statements, All bats are balls, All balls are badmintons, All badmintons are wickets. This implies All bats are wickets (Conclusion I). Also, if All bats are badmintons, then Some badmintons are bats (Conclusion II). Both follow.

Question 3

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.NRT, MQS, LPR, KOQ, ?

Accepted Answer

Observe the pattern: the first letter decreases by 1 (N-1=M, M-1=L, L-1=K, K-1=J). The second letter decreases by 1 (R-1=Q, Q-1=P, P-1=O, O-1=N). The third letter increases by 1 (T+1=S, S+1=R, R+1=Q, Q+1=P). Thus, the next term is JNP.

Question 4

Five friends London, Madrid, Paris, Rome, and Vienna are arranged in a circle facing the center. Madrid is to the immediate left of Paris. Rome is exactly between London and Vienna. Vienna is to the immediate right of Paris. Which friend is to the immediate left of Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Place Paris, then Madrid to its left, and Vienna to its right. Rome is between London and Vienna. This places London to the left of Rome. Therefore, London is to Madrid's immediate left.

Question 5

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives.AEI : ACI :: NRV : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is: first letter same, second letter moves -2, third letter moves -6. Applying this to NRV: N remains N, R-2=P, V-6=P. So, NPV.

Question 6

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.1, 16, 31, 46, 61, ?

Accepted Answer

The series follows an arithmetic progression where each subsequent number increases by 15. Adding 15 to 61 gives 76.

Question 7

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.142, 150, 123, 187, 62, ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is +8, -27, +64, -125. These are cubes of consecutive numbers (2³, 3³, 4³, 5³) with alternating signs. The next term is +6³ = +216. So, 62 + 216 = 278.

Question 8

In a certain code language, ‘TDG' is coded as '1680', 'BHI' is coded as '432'. What is the code for 'KCE' in that code language?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is to multiply the positional values of the letters. T=20, D=4, G=7 => 20*4*7 = 560. Then multiply by 3 (number of letters) => 560*3 = 1680. For KCE: K=11, C=3, E=5 => 11*3*5 = 165. Multiply by 3 => 165*3 = 495.

Question 9

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.74, 61, 82, 53, 90, ?

Accepted Answer

The series has two alternating patterns: 74 (+8) 82 (+8) 90, and 61 (-8) 53 (-8) 45. The missing number is 45.

Question 10

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives.KW : FR :: ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is K(-5)F and W(-5)R. Applying this to IU, I(-5)D and U(-5)P. Thus, IU : DP is the correct pair.

Question 11

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Let2. Lethargy3. Letter4. Lethal5. Lest

Accepted Answer

Arrange words alphabetically. Compare letter by letter. 'Lest' comes first, then 'Let', followed by 'Lethal', 'Lethargy', and finally 'Letter'.

Question 12

In a certain code language, “HOST” is coded as ‘9724’, ‘KINDO’ is coded as ‘45310’, ‘KNOWS’ is coded as ‘37654”. What can be the code for ‘W’ in that code language?

Accepted Answer

By comparing the given codes, we find that 'K' is 4, 'N' is 5, 'O' is 3, 'S' is 7, 'H' is 9, 'T' is 2. In 'KNOWS', 'W' corresponds to 6.

Question 13

'I × J' means 'I is the mother of J''I + J' means 'I is the husband of J''I ÷ J' means 'I is the sister of J''I - J' means 'I is the brother of J'How is Q related to Z in the expression 'Q ÷ X + Y × Z'?

Accepted Answer

From Q ÷ X, Q is X's sister. From X + Y, X is Y's husband. From Y × Z, Y is Z's mother. So, X is Z's father. Q is X's sister, making Q Z's paternal aunt (father's sister).

Question 14

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?8 + 7 × 5 ÷ 14 - 3 = 6

Accepted Answer

Interchanging 8 and 5 gives 5 + 7 × 8 ÷ 14 - 3. Following BODMAS: 5 + 56 ÷ 14 - 3 = 5 + 4 - 3 = 9 - 3 = 6. This matches the right side.

Question 15

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.22, 12, 13, 20.5, 42, ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is: x 0.5 + 1, x 1 + 1, x 1.5 + 1, x 2 + 1. Following this, the next step is 42 x 2.5 + 1 = 105 + 1 = 106.

Question 16

Which of the following letter-number cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?TJM10, ULP12, VNS14, WPV16, XRY18, ?

Accepted Answer

The first letter advances by +1 (T->U->V...). The second letter advances by +2 (J->L->N...). The third letter advances by +3 (M->P->S...). The number advances by +2. Following this, X+1=Y, R+2=T, Y+3=B, 18+2=20. So, YTB20.

Question 17

Select the option that is related to the fifth word in the same way as the fourth word is related to the third word and the second word is related to the first word.ANT : ANTHILL :: DUCK : POND :: HORSE : ?

Accepted Answer

The analogy establishes a relationship between an animal and its habitat. Ants live in an anthill, ducks live in a pond. Therefore, horses live in a stable.

Question 18

After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come at 'Fourth' position?1. Wheel2. Wheat3. Whale4. Whet5. When

Accepted Answer

Arrange the words alphabetically: Whale, Wheat, Wheel, When, Whet. The fourth word in this sequence is 'When'.

Question 19

In a certain code language, TIME' is coded as '43', 'WHEN' is coded as '46". What is the code for 'TURN' in that code language?

Accepted Answer

The code is the sum of the alphabetical positions of the letters. T(20)+I(9)+M(13)+E(5) = 47-4=43. W(23)+H(8)+E(5)+N(14) = 50-4=46. So, for TURN: T(20)+U(21)+R(18)+N(14) = 73-4=69.

Question 20

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?10 - 3 + 2 × 12 ÷ 6 = 6

Accepted Answer

Interchanging '×' and '+' gives 10 - 3 × 2 + 12 ÷ 6 = 6. Applying BODMAS: 10 - 6 + 2 = 6, which simplifies to 4 + 2 = 6. Thus, 6 = 6.