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SSC GD 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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Q1 · Analogies
Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 16 : 64 :: 25 : ?
- A. 100
- B. 125
- C. 75
- D. 50
Answer and solution
Answer: B
16 is the square of 4, and 64 is the cube of 4 (4³ = 64). Similarly, 25 is the square of 5, so the answer is the cube of 5 (5³ = 125).
Q2 · Spatial Orientation
Priya walks 15 m towards North, then turns left and walks 20 m. She then turns left again and walks 15 m. In which direction is she now from her starting point?
- A. East
- B. West
- C. North
- D. South
Answer and solution
Answer: B
After walking North, turning left (West), and then left again (South), Priya ends up directly West of her starting point.
Q3 · Relationship Concepts
A is the brother of B. B is the sister of C. C is the father of D. How is D related to A?
- A. Brother
- B. Nephew or Niece
- C. Uncle
- D. Son
Answer and solution
Answer: B
C is the sibling of A and B. D is the child of C, making D the nephew or niece of A.
Q4 · Figural Classification
Three of the following four figures are similar in a certain way and one is different. Select the odd one out.
- A. Figure with 3 equal sides and 3 angles
- B. Figure with 4 equal sides and 4 right angles
- C. Figure with 6 equal sides and 6 angles
- D. Figure with 5 unequal sides
Answer and solution
Answer: D
Options A, B, and C represent regular polygons (equilateral triangle, square, regular hexagon). Option D represents an irregular pentagon, hence is the odd one.
Q5 · Order and Ranking
In a class of 35 students, Rohan's rank from the top is 12th. What is his rank from the bottom?
- A. 22
- B. 23
- C. 24
- D. 25
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Rank from bottom = Total students - Rank from top + 1 = 35 - 12 + 1 = 24.
Q6 · History
Who founded the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) in 1942?
- A. Subhas Chandra Bose
- B. Rash Behari Bose
- C. Mohan Singh
- D. Bhagat Singh
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Captain Mohan Singh founded the Indian National Army in 1942, though it was later reorganized and led by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1943.
Q7 · Scientific Research
Which Indian space mission was launched in 2023 to study the Sun?
- A. Chandrayaan-3
- B. Aditya-L1
- C. Gaganyaan
- D. Mangalyaan-2
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Aditya-L1 is India's first solar mission launched by ISRO in September 2023 to study the Sun's corona and solar activities.
Q8 · Awards and Honours
Which award is given for outstanding contribution in the field of cinema in India?
- A. Arjuna Award
- B. Padma Shri
- C. Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- D. Dronacharya Award
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in cinema, given annually by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema.
Q9 · Decimals and Fractions
What is the value of 0.75 + 2/5 - 0.35?
- A. 0.70
- B. 0.80
- C. 0.85
- D. 0.90
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Convert to decimals: 0.75 + 0.40 - 0.35 = 1.15 - 0.35 = 0.80.
Q10 · Profit and Loss
A shopkeeper sells an article at a loss of 15%. If he had sold it for ₹150 more, he would have gained 10%. What is the cost price of the article?
- A. ₹500
- B. ₹600
- C. ₹750
- D. ₹800
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Let CP = x. Then 0.85x + 150 = 1.10x, which gives 0.25x = 150, so x = 600.

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SSC GD 2023 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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