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SSC GD · Previous year papers · 2021

SSC GD 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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SSC GD 2021 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 19 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

Q1 · Relationship Concepts
Pointing to a photograph, Ravi said, "She is the daughter of my grandfather's only son." How is the woman in the photograph related to Ravi?
- A. Mother
- B. Sister
- C. Daughter
- D. Wife
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Ravi's grandfather's only son is Ravi's father. The daughter of Ravi's father is Ravi's sister.
Q2 · Similarities and Differences
Find the odd word from the given alternatives.
- A. Wheat
- B. Barley
- C. Rice
- D. Mustard
Answer and solution
Answer: D
Wheat, Barley, and Rice are cereals (food grains), while Mustard is an oilseed crop.
Q3 · Discrimination
In the following options, three words are similar in a certain way while one is different. Select the odd one.
- A. Book
- B. Magazine
- C. Newspaper
- D. Pen
Answer and solution
Answer: D
Book, Magazine, and Newspaper are all reading materials or publications, while Pen is a writing instrument.
Q4 · Visual Memory
A set of figures is shown for a few seconds and then removed. Which figure was missing from the second set? [Assume: First set has Circle, Square, Triangle, Pentagon; Second set shown has Circle, Square, Triangle]
- A. Circle
- B. Square
- C. Triangle
- D. Pentagon
Answer and solution
Answer: D
By comparing the two sets, the Pentagon is the missing figure in the second set.
Q5 · Similarities and Differences
Find the odd one out from the following set of numbers: 12, 24, 36, 49, 60
- A. 12
- B. 24
- C. 36
- D. 49
Answer and solution
Answer: D
12, 24, 36, and 60 are all multiples of 12, whereas 49 is not. Hence, 49 is the odd one out.
Q6 · Direction and Distance
A man walks 5 km towards North, then turns right and walks 3 km, then turns right again and walks 5 km. How far is he from the starting point?
- A. 3 km
- B. 5 km
- C. 8 km
- D. 13 km
Answer and solution
Answer: A
He walks North 5 km, East 3 km, then South 5 km. Net displacement: 3 km East from the starting point.
Q7 · Coding and Decoding
In a certain code language, 'CAT' is written as 'DBU'. How will 'DOG' be written in that code language?
- A. EPH
- B. EPG
- C. DPH
- D. FQI
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Each letter is shifted by +1: C→D, A→B, T→U. Similarly, D→E, O→P, G→H, giving EPH.
Q8 · Indian Economy
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India is located in which city?
- A. New Delhi
- B. Kolkata
- C. Mumbai
- D. Chennai
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Q9 · Syllogism
Consider the following statements and conclusions: Statements: I. All chairs are tables. II. All tables are furniture. Conclusions: I. All chairs are furniture. II. Some furniture are chairs. Which of the conclusions logically follows from the given statements?
- A. Only conclusion I follows
- B. Only conclusion II follows
- C. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
- D. Both conclusions I and II follow
Answer and solution
Answer: D
Both conclusions follow logically. Since all chairs are tables and all tables are furniture, all chairs must be furniture, and consequently some furniture are chairs.
Q10 · Static GK
Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form?
- A. Article 14
- B. Article 17
- C. Article 19
- D. Article 21
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and makes its practice in any form a punishable offense, ensuring social equality.

Breakdown by subject

General Intelligence and Reasoning
10 questions
General Knowledge and General Awareness
4 questions
Elementary Mathematics
4 questions
English / Hindi
1 questions

SSC GD 2021 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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