SSC GD 2024 PYQs

Question 1

If selling price of a table is 25 percent of its cost price, then what is the loss percentage?

Accepted Answer

Let CP be 100. SP is 25% of CP, so SP = 25. Loss = CP - SP = 100 - 25 = 75. Loss percentage = (Loss/CP) * 100 = (75/100) * 100 = 75%.

Question 2

Simple interest and compound interest (compounding annually) on a principal at a certain rate of interest for 2 years is Rs. 12000 and Rs. 14400 respectively. What is the principal?

Accepted Answer

For 2 years, CI - SI = Interest on SI for 1 year. So, 14400 - 12000 = 2400. This 2400 is interest on SI/2 = 6000. Rate = (2400/6000)*100 = 40%. Principal = SI*100/(R*T) = 12000*100/(40*2) = 15000.

Question 3

The compound interest (compounding half yearly) received on Rs. 22000 for 2 years is Rs. 10210.2. What is the rate of interest per annum?

Accepted Answer

Use CI formula for half-yearly compounding: A = P(1 + R/200)^(2n). Substitute values, solve for R. The rate per annum will be 2R.

Question 4

The average marks of a student in 6 subjects are 75. If the student scores 80 in one subject, what will be the total score in the remaining subjects.

Accepted Answer

Total marks in 6 subjects = 6 * 75 = 450. If one subject has 80 marks, remaining subjects' total = 450 - 80 = 370.

Question 5

Select the sentence with no spelling errors.

Accepted Answer

Option 1 is correct as all words, 'melody', 'simultaneously', and 'harmony', are spelled correctly. The other options contain spelling errors.

Question 6

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.Do your better and avoid what others are saying about you.

Accepted Answer

The error is in 'Do your better'. 'Better' is an adjective here, but an adverb is needed to modify the verb 'Do'. It should be 'Do your best' or 'Do better'.

Question 7

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.His first movement after the shock ________ to work in his loom; and he went on with this unremittingly.

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes an action completed before another past action ('went on'). The past perfect tense ('had been') is required to show this sequence of events.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank.____ each other's hands; otherwise, you will fall.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies a need for support to prevent falling. 'Hold' is the only verb that conveys the action of grasping hands for support in this context.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank.The team _____ children on proper safety procedures.

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes a completed action in the past. Therefore, the past simple tense verb 'educated' is the most appropriate choice to fill the blank.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.Budding

Accepted Answer

Budding means beginning to develop or grow. Withering means decaying or declining. Thus, 'Withering' is the most appropriate antonym.

Question 11

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.He oftenchanges planswhile doing his work. So, his tasks remain incomplete.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'change horses in midstream' means to change plans or leaders during a course of action, which perfectly matches the highlighted phrase's meaning.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank.It’s ______ to see how the movie star acted in real life.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires an adjective describing the situation. 'Disappointing' is the correct present participle adjective, meaning 'causing disappointment,' which fits the context.

Question 13

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.Each and every one of them want to discuss the post production amount.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'Each and every one' is singular, so the verb should be 'wants' instead of 'want'. This is a subject-verb agreement error.

Question 14

Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence.The couple walked towards the opposite end of the dungeon, where she previously played with destieny.

Accepted Answer

The word 'destieny' is misspelled. The correct spelling is 'destiny'. All other words in the sentence are spelled correctly.

Question 15

The sentence has been divided into three parts, identify the error segment in the sentence given below. Choose no error if there is no error in the sentence.She is not as taller as her/ older brother, but she is/ equally skilled in basketball.

Accepted Answer

The correct comparative structure is 'as + positive degree adjective + as'. 'Taller' is already a comparative adjective, so 'as taller as' is incorrect. It should be 'as tall as'.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank.I have _________ my mind after meeting her.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'changed my mind' is an idiom meaning to alter one's decision or opinion. 'Changed' is the only option that fits this context.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank.Please _________ my apology for this mistake.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'accept an apology' is the correct idiomatic expression in English. 'Accept' means to receive willingly, which fits the context of receiving an apology.

Question 18

Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.That young woman has atendencyto date men who are similar to her father.

Accepted Answer

The word 'tendency' means an inclination or a natural habit. 'Propensity' shares this exact meaning, referring to a natural inclination or preference.

Question 19

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select "No error’.You could see / they were being careful as hell / not to drink up the minimum fastest.

Accepted Answer

The error is in 'minimum fastest'. 'Fastest' is already a superlative. 'Minimum' is redundant and grammatically incorrect when used with 'fastest'. It should be 'the fastest'.

Question 20

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.Family dispute erupted soon after grandpa’s death as he leftsome unclear thingsin his will.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'some unclear things' directly corresponds to the idiom 'a grey area,' which means something undefined or ambiguous. This is a direct idiom substitution.