SSC GD Ranking and Order Questions
4 questions on Ranking and Order for SSC GD, including questions from 2024 papers. Each comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.
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Ranking and Order questions with solutions
In a row of students, Karan is 12th from the left end and 24th from the right end. How many students are there in the row?
- (A)34
- (B)37
- (C)36
- (D)35
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Correct answer: (D) 35
Total students = (position from left) + (position from right) − 1, because Karan is counted twice. So the total = 12 + 24 − 1 = 35.
Shortcut: Total = left rank + right rank − 1.
In a row of students, Amit is 11th from the left end and 21th from the right end. How many students are there in the row?
- (A)33
- (B)30
- (C)32
- (D)31
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Correct answer: (D) 31
Total students = (position from left) + (position from right) − 1, because Amit is counted twice. So the total = 11 + 21 − 1 = 31.
Shortcut: Total = left rank + right rank − 1.
In a row of students, Sneha is 10th from the left end and 16th from the right end. How many students are there in the row?
- (A)24
- (B)25
- (C)27
- (D)26
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Correct answer: (B) 25
Total students = (position from left) + (position from right) − 1, because Sneha is counted twice. So the total = 10 + 16 − 1 = 25.
Shortcut: Total = left rank + right rank − 1.
In a row of students, Vikram is 23th from the left end and 16th from the right end. How many students are there in the row?
- (A)38
- (B)37
- (C)40
- (D)39
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (A) 38
Total students = (position from left) + (position from right) − 1, because Vikram is counted twice. So the total = 23 + 16 − 1 = 38.
Shortcut: Total = left rank + right rank − 1.
Frequently asked questions
How many SSC GD Ranking and Order questions can I practise here?
4 questions — 4 easy. 4 are shown on this page with answers and explanations, and the practice set draws from all of them.
How should I practise Ranking and Order for SSC GD?
Read through a few solved questions first to see the method, then take a timed practice set. Afterwards, check which questions you got wrong or spent longest on and redo those before moving on.