The SSC GD Question Paper (Staff Selection Commission General Duty) exam is a competitive examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) in India. It is aimed at recruiting candidates for various posts in the General Duty (GD) category across several paramilitary forces and government departments. The positions typically include:
The SSC GD exam is held annually, and it serves as a gateway for candidates to join these prestigious forces and departments. The exam is conducted in three stages:
a) Offline
b) Online
c) Hybrid
d) Mail
Answer: b) Online
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
Answer: b) 3
a) Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
b) Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
c) Interview
d) Medical Examination
Answer: c) Interview
a) 1 hour
b) 1.5 hours
c) 2 hours
d) 2.5 hours
Answer: c) 2 hours
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6
Answer: b) 4
a) General Intelligence and Reasoning
b) General Knowledge and General Awareness
c) Numerical Ability
d) Computer Knowledge
Answer: d) Computer Knowledge
a) 80
b) 100
c) 120
d) 150
Answer: b) 100
a) 1 mark
b) 2 marks
c) 3 marks
d) 5 marks
Answer: a) 1 mark
a) Yes, 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
b) Yes, 0.50 marks for each wrong answer
c) No
d) Yes, 1 mark for each wrong answer
Answer: a) Yes, 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
a) Academic knowledge
b) Physical fitness and endurance
c) Computer skills
d) General knowledge
Answer: b) Physical fitness and endurance
a) Height and weight
b) Knowledge and skills
c) Intelligence quotient
d) Written examination
Answer: a) Height and weight
a) 165 cm
b) 170 cm
c) 175 cm
d) 160 cm
Answer: a) 165 cm
a) 155 cm
b) 160 cm
c) 165 cm
d) 150 cm
Answer: a) 155 cm
a) Academic tests
b) Psychological assessments
c) Health check-up
d) Physical fitness test
Answer: c) Health check-up
a) BSF
b) CRPF
c) CISF
d) Indian Army
Answer: d) Indian Army
a) Descriptive
b) Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
c) Essay writing
d) True/False
Answer: b) Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
Answer: c) 4
a) Section A
b) Section B
c) Section C
d) Section D
Answer: a) Section A
a) Section A
b) Section B
c) Section C
d) Section D
Answer: b) Section B
a) Section A
b) Section B
c) Section C
d) Section D**
Answer: c) Section C
a) Section A
b) Section B
c) Section C
d) Section D
Answer: d) Section D
a) 20
b) 25
c) 30
d) 40
Answer: b) 25
a) 75
b) 80
c) 100
d) 120
Answer: c) 100
a) 1 hour
b) 1.5 hours
c) 2 hours
d) 2.5 hours
Answer: c) 2 hours
a) 1 mark
b) 2 marks
c) 3 marks
d) 4 marks
Answer: a) 1 mark
a) 0.25 marks
b) 0.50 marks
c) 1 mark
d) No negative marking
Answer: a) 0.25 marks
a) General Intelligence and Reasoning
b) Numerical Ability
c) General Knowledge and General Awareness
d) English Comprehension
Answer: c) General Knowledge and General Awareness
a) Arithmetic calculations
b) Logical and analytical reasoning
c) English grammar
d) Current affairs
Answer: b) Logical and analytical reasoning
a) Essay questions
b) Arithmetic problems
c) General knowledge
d) Logical reasoning
Answer: b) Arithmetic problems
b) Logical reasoning
c) Understanding and grammar of English language
d) General awareness
Answer: c) Understanding and grammar of English language
a) 2020
b) 2021
c) 2022
d) 2023
Answer: d) 2023
a) They help in understanding the exam pattern.
b) They provide insights into current affairs.
c) They are useful for studying theoretical concepts.
d) They help in improving handwriting.
Answer: a) They help in understanding the exam pattern.
a) General Knowledge
b) General Intelligence and Reasoning
c) Numerical Ability
d) English Comprehension
Answer: b) General Intelligence and Reasoning
a) Algebraic equations
b) Arithmetic calculations
c) Advanced calculus
d) Geometry proofs
Answer: b) Arithmetic calculations
a) Logical reasoning
b) History, Geography, and current affairs
c) Mathematical problems
d) Sentence correction
Answer: b) History, Geography, and current affairs
a) Only through coaching centers
b) Only in physical bookstores
c) Free online resources and educational websites
d) Only through private tutors
Answer: c) Free online resources and educational websites
a) Essay writing
b) Vocabulary and grammar usage
c) Paragraph writing
d) Advanced literature
Answer: b) Vocabulary and grammar usage
a) True/False statements
b) Fill-in-the-blank
c) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
d) Essay questions
Answer: c) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
a) Yes, in both languages
b) No, only in English
c) No, only in Hindi
d) Yes, but only in specific years
Answer: a) Yes, in both languages
a) General Intelligence and Reasoning
b) Numerical Ability
c) General Knowledge
d) English Comprehension
Answer: b) Numerical Ability
a) Analogy
b) Data sufficiency
c) Statement and conclusion
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
a) Literature
b) Economy
c) Politics
d) Science and Technology
Answer: d) Science and Technology
a) Percentage
b) Ratio and Proportion
c) Profit and Loss
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
a) General Knowledge
b) General Intelligence and Reasoning
c) Numerical Ability
d) English Comprehension
Answer: b) General Intelligence and Reasoning
a) Reading comprehension
b) Error spotting
c) Sentence rearrangement
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
a) To improve physical fitness
b) To provide practice and understand exam patterns
c) To offer detailed explanations of concepts
d) To provide personal coaching
Answer: b) To provide practice and understand exam patterns
a) Official SSC website
b) Private coaching centers
c) Educational websites
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
a) Exam day conditions
b) Interview questions
c) Physical fitness requirements
d) Study materials
Answer: a) Exam day conditions
a) Online platforms
b) Print materials
c) Through personal tutors
d) Via video lectures
Answer: a) Online platforms
a) They offer new study materials
b) They help in understanding the format and types of questions
c) They replace the need for coaching
d) They provide exact exam content
Answer: b) They help in understanding the format and types of questions
a) Subjective writing skills
b) Time management and problem-solving ability
c) Physical endurance
d) Personal interview skills
Answer: b) Time management and problem-solving ability
a) General Knowledge
b) General Intelligence and Reasoning
c) Numerical Ability
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
a) Once a month
b) Once a week
c) Daily
d) Only before the exam
Answer: b) Once a week
a) They provide answers to current affairs
b) They are often outdated
c) They include questions from previous exams
d) They focus on general knowledge only
Answer: c) They include questions from previous exams
a) They provide in-depth subject knowledge
b) They are the only way to learn new topics
c) They help candidates practice and assess their readiness
d) They replace the need for textbooks
Answer: c) They help candidates practice and assess their readiness
a) Descriptive
b) Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
c) Essay-based
d) Oral questions
Answer: b) Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
a) It improves physical stamina
b) It helps in familiarizing with the exam format and reduces anxiety
c) It provides one-on-one tutoring
d) It replaces the need for sample papers
Answer: b) It helps in familiarizing with the exam format and reduces anxiety
a) SSC official website
b) Online educational platforms
c) Coaching centers
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
a) Personalized feedback
b) Interactive elements and timer
c) Free study materials
d) Physical practice sessions
Answer: b) Interactive elements and timer
a) Subject knowledge depth
b) Exam strategy and time management
c) Physical endurance
d) Interview skills
Answer: b) Exam strategy and time management
a) General Knowledge
b) Numerical Ability
c) English Comprehension
d) General Intelligence and Reasoning
Answer: d) General Intelligence and Reasoning
a) 20
b) 25
c) 30
d) 35
Answer: b) 25
a) Logical puzzles
b) Arithmetic problems
c) Vocabulary questions
d) History questions
Answer: b) Arithmetic problems
a) Sentence correction and vocabulary
b) General awareness
c) Physical endurance
d) Logical reasoning
Answer: a) Sentence correction and vocabulary
a) General Knowledge
b) Numerical Ability
c) General Intelligence and Reasoning
d) English Comprehension
Answer: c) General Intelligence and Reasoning
a) Mathematical problems
b) Current affairs and general science
c) Logical reasoning
d) Grammar and comprehension
Answer: b) Current affairs and general science
a) General Intelligence and Reasoning
b) Numerical Ability
c) General Knowledge
d) English Comprehension
Answer: b) Numerical Ability
a) Essay writing
b) Questions on history, geography, and current events
c) Logical reasoning puzzles
d) Sentence rearrangement
Answer: b) Questions on history, geography, and current events
a) Numerical Ability
b) General Intelligence and Reasoning
c) General Knowledge
d) English Comprehension
Answer: b) General Intelligence and Reasoning
a) Reading comprehension
b) Logical puzzles
c) Mathematical calculations
d) General knowledge facts
Answer: a) Reading comprehension
a) General Knowledge
b) Numerical Ability
c) General Intelligence and Reasoning
d) English Comprehension
Answer: b) Numerical Ability
a) General Intelligence and Reasoning
b) General Knowledge
c) Numerical Ability
d) English Comprehension
Answer: c) Numerical Ability
a) Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
b) Mathematical calculations
c) English grammar
d) General science
Answer: a) Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
a) General Knowledge
b) Numerical Ability
c) General Intelligence and Reasoning
d) English Comprehension
Answer: d) English Comprehension
a) Logical reasoning
b) Recent events, history, and geography
c) Grammar and vocabulary
d) Mathematical problems
Answer: b) Recent events, history, and geography
a) Answer questions randomly
b) Read all questions carefully and then start solving
c) Focus only on one section at a time
d) Skip the difficult questions initially
Answer: b) Read all questions carefully and then start solving
a) Spend equal time on each section
b) Allocate time based on the difficulty of questions
c) Focus more on the General Knowledge section
d) Use all the time on numerical problems
Answer: b) Allocate time based on the difficulty of questions
a) Skip unfamiliar questions
b) Solve easier questions first and then move to complex ones
c) Spend the most time on this section
d) Memorize reasoning tricks only
Answer: b) Solve easier questions first and then move to complex ones
a) Practice mental calculations
b) Avoid using a calculator
c) Read all questions multiple times
d) Focus only on basic arithmetic
Answer: a) Practice mental calculations
a) They provide answers to the exam questions
b) They help in understanding the exam pattern and time management
c) They offer physical fitness exercises
d) They replace textbooks
Answer: b) They help in understanding the exam pattern and time management
a) Spend extra time on them
b) Skip them and return later if time permits
c) Guess answers without any strategy
d) Focus only on the questions they know well
Answer: b) Skip them and return later if time permits
a) Focus on vocabulary and grammar only
b) Read comprehension passages thoroughly and answer questions based on them
c) Avoid spending too much time on this section
d) Answer questions without reading the passage
Answer: b) Read comprehension passages thoroughly and answer questions based on them
a) Leave it blank
b) Make an educated guess based on elimination
c) Choose the first option without reasoning
d) Skip the entire section
Answer: b) Make an educated guess based on elimination
a) Memorize all formulas
b) Practice solving problems under timed conditions
c) Focus only on basic calculations
d) Avoid practicing with sample papers
Answer: b) Practice solving problems under timed conditions
a) Focus only on verbal reasoning
b) Practice a variety of reasoning problems
c) Skip difficult puzzles
d) Only solve sample papers without understanding concepts
Answer: b) Practice a variety of reasoning problems
a) Rely solely on current affairs
b) Study a mix of history, geography, and current events
c) Focus only on recent news
d) Memorize past SSC GD questions
Answer: b) Study a mix of history, geography, and current events
a) Quickly skim through passages
b) Read passages carefully and highlight key points
c) Guess answers without reading
d) Focus only on grammar questions
Answer: b) Read passages carefully and highlight key points
a) Review only the answers they are confident about
b) Revisit questions they were unsure of if time permits
c) Avoid reviewing any answers
d) Change all answers in the last few minutes
Answer: b) Revisit questions they were unsure of if time permits
a) Spending too much time on one question
b) Reading questions carefully
c) Using sample papers for practice
d) Taking short breaks
Answer: a) Spending too much time on one question
a) Avoid practicing under timed conditions
b) Take regular breaks and practice relaxation techniques
c) Rely solely on last-minute cramming
d) Ignore stress management techniques
Answer: b) Take regular breaks and practice relaxation techniques
a) To understand the pattern and difficulty level of questions
b) To memorize all answers
c) To avoid studying
d) To prepare only for one section
Answer: a) To understand the pattern and difficulty level of questions
a) General Intelligence and Reasoning
b) Numerical Ability
c) General Knowledge
d) English Comprehension
Answer: c) General Knowledge
a) It provides answers to upcoming questions
b) It helps identify frequently tested topics and question types
c) It replaces the need for sample papers
d) It guarantees success in the exam
Answer: b) It helps identify frequently tested topics and question types
a) Equal number of questions from all sections
b) Varying number of questions per section based on difficulty
c) Focus only on Numerical Ability
d) Random question distribution
Answer: b) Varying number of questions per section based on difficulty
a) General Intelligence and Reasoning
b) Numerical Ability
c) English Comprehension
d) General Knowledge
Answer: a) General Intelligence and Reasoning
a) Focus only on historical questions
b) Include questions from current affairs, geography, and history
c) Ignore previous years’ questions
d) Only study general science
Answer: b) Include questions from current affairs, geography, and history
a) The number of questions on arithmetic operations
b) The focus on advanced mathematics
c) The presence of questions from specific chapters
d) The total number of questions only
Answer: a) The number of questions on arithmetic operations
a) General Knowledge
b) Numerical Ability
c) General Intelligence and Reasoning
d) English Comprehension
Answer: d) English Comprehension
a) By analyzing the average score of past candidates
b) By noting the complexity and pattern of questions
c) By memorizing questions and answers
d) By focusing on one specific section
Answer: b) By noting the complexity and pattern of questions
a) Ignore the pattern
b) Focus their study efforts on those types of questions
c) Only study questions that do not follow the pattern
d) Change their study strategy entirely
Answer: b) Focus their study efforts on those types of questions
a) To spend more time on difficult sections
b) To manage time effectively during the exam
c) To ignore the timing during practice
d) To focus solely on speed
Answer: b) To manage time effectively during the exam
a) The difficulty of questions in each section
b) The length of the question paper
c) The level of physical fitness required
d) The exact number of questions in the upcoming exam
Answer: a) The difficulty of questions in each section
a) By focusing only on numerical problems
b) By understanding common reasoning patterns and question types
c) By avoiding practice in this section
d) By memorizing answers from previous papers
Answer: b) By understanding common reasoning patterns and question types
a) Focus on grammar rules only
b) Practice reading comprehension and vocabulary questions
c) Skip this section during practice
d) Only study advanced English literature
Answer: b) Practice reading comprehension and vocabulary questions
a) It helps in predicting exact questions for the upcoming exam
b) It provides insight into the structure and types of questions asked
c) It replaces the need for studying different subjects
d) It guarantees a high score
Answer: b) It provides insight into the structure and types of questions asked
a) Memorizing answers
b) Understanding the exam pattern and syllabus
c) Avoiding practice tests
d) Skipping difficult subjects
Answer: b) Understanding the exam pattern and syllabus
a) Social media posts
b) Official study guides and practice papers
c) Unverified online articles
d) Random videos
Answer: b) Official study guides and practice papers
a) Study for long hours without breaks
b) Create a balanced study plan covering all sections
c) Focus only on one subject
d) Study randomly without any plan
Answer: b) Create a balanced study plan covering all sections
a) Focus only on theoretical concepts
b) Practice solving various arithmetic problems and data interpretation questions
c) Memorize answers from past papers
d) Avoid practicing under timed conditions
Answer: b) Practice solving various arithmetic problems and data interpretation questions
a) General Knowledge
b) General Intelligence and Reasoning
c) Numerical Ability
d) English Comprehension
Answer: d) English Comprehension
a) Focus only on recent news
b) Study a mix of current affairs, history, geography, and general science
c) Avoid studying past papers
d) Ignore important dates and events
Answer: b) Study a mix of current affairs, history, geography, and general science
a) Memorize solutions without understanding
b) Solve a variety of reasoning problems and puzzles regularly
c) Focus only on verbal reasoning
d) Avoid practicing sample papers
Answer: b) Solve a variety of reasoning problems and puzzles regularly
a) They are not necessary
b) They help assess your preparation level and improve time management
c) They provide exact questions for the exam
d) They replace textbook study
Answer: b) They help assess your preparation level and improve time management
a) Ignore vocabulary exercises
b) Read regularly and use vocabulary-building tools
c) Only focus on grammar rules
d) Avoid reading English newspapers or books
Answer: b) Read regularly and use vocabulary-building tools
a) Ignore them completely
b) Attempt to understand and solve them with the help of guides or tutors
c) Memorize random answers
d) Skip them in practice sessions
Answer: b) Attempt to understand and solve them with the help of guides or tutors
a) To reinforce learning and improve retention
b) To avoid learning new topics
c) To focus only on memorizing answers
d) To skip the review of difficult topics
Answer: a) To reinforce learning and improve retention
a) Cram all topics in one day
b) Prioritize studying high-weightage and frequently tested topics
c) Focus only on new material
d) Avoid practicing sample papers
Answer: b) Prioritize studying high-weightage and frequently tested topics
a) It is not helpful
b) It allows for sharing knowledge, discussing difficult topics, and gaining different perspectives
c) It distracts from individual study
d) It only works for theoretical subjects
Answer: b) It allows for sharing knowledge, discussing difficult topics, and gaining different perspectives
a) It provides exact questions for the upcoming exam
b) It helps in understanding the exam format and frequently asked questions
c) It replaces other study materials
d) It is only for practice
Answer: b) It helps in understanding the exam format and frequently asked questions
a) Focus on lengthy solutions
b) Practice solving questions under timed conditions regularly
c) Avoid using time-management strategies
d) Ignore practicing sample papers
Answer: b) Practice solving questions under timed conditions regularly
Ans: he SSC GD question paper is divided into four sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Numerical Ability, and English Comprehension. It consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Ans: The SSC GD question paper typically contains 100 questions, with 25 questions in each section.
Ans: The total duration of the SSC GD exam is 90 minutes.
Ans: Each correct answer is awarded 1 mark. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Ans: No, there is no sectional time limit. Candidates can attempt questions from any section in any order within the total duration of 90 minutes.