SSC GD 2024 PYQs

Question 1

Average of 4 numbers is 24. Average of first 2 numbers is double of the average of last 2 numbers. What is the sum of last 2 numbers?

Accepted Answer

Total sum of 4 numbers is 4 * 24 = 96. Let the sum of last two numbers be S. Then the sum of first two numbers is 2S. So, 2S + S = 96, which means 3S = 96. Thus, S = 32.

Question 2

What is the value of [289 ÷ {68 ÷ 4 × (14 + 2 × 6 - 9)}]?

Accepted Answer

Follow BODMAS: first solve the innermost parenthesis (14 + 12 - 9 = 17). Then the curly bracket {68 ÷ 4 × 17 = 17 × 17 = 289}. Finally, 289 ÷ 289 = 1.

Question 3

Marked price of a chair is Rs. 2000. After giving two successive discounts of 20 percent and x percent, the chair is sold for Rs. 1400. What is the value of x?

Accepted Answer

After the first 20% discount on Rs. 2000, the price becomes Rs. 1600. The second discount reduces Rs. 1600 to Rs. 1400, which is a Rs. 200 discount. So, x = (200/1600) * 100 = 12.5%.

Question 4

A train of length 384 metres crosses an electric pole in 12 seconds and crosses another train of the same length travelling in opposite direction in 12 seconds. What is the speed of the second train?

Accepted Answer

First train's speed is 384m / 12s = 32 m/s. When crossing another train, total distance is 384+384 = 768m. Relative speed = 768m / 12s = 64 m/s. Since they move in opposite directions, relative speed is sum of individual speeds. So, second train's speed = 64 - 32 = 32 m/s.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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.