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Question 761

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Kiran walks 7 km south, then turns to her right and walks 4 km. She again turns to her right and walks 7 km. How far is she from her starting point?

  1. AOption (a)

    0 km

  2. BOption (b)

    11 km

  3. COption (c)

    7 km

  4. DOption (d)

    4 km

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

4 km

Why this answer is correct

Given: 

Kiran walks 7 km south, then turns to her right and walks 4 km.

She again turns to her right and walks 7 km.

Movement of Kiran is,

So, she is 4km from her starting point.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Question 762

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

X is to U as N is to:

  1. AOption (a)

    K

  2. BOption (b)

    J

  3. COption (c)

    L

  4. DOption (d)

    M

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

K

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is,

Logic: A backward shift of 3 positions.

Relationship between 'X' and 'U':

Applying the same logic to 'N':

Thus, 'N' is to 'K'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Question 763

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Rohan walks 10 meters towards the North. Then he turns right and walks 5 meters. Again, he turns right and walks 10 meters. In which direction is he now from his starting point?

  1. AOption (a)

    North

  2. BOption (b)

    South

  3. COption (c)

    East

  4. DOption (d)

    West

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

East

Why this answer is correct

Given: 

Rohan walks 10 meters towards the North.

Then he turns right and walks 5 meters.

Again, he turns right and walks 10 meters. 

Movement of Rohan is,

So he is in East direction from his starting point.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Question 764

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Complete the series

6, 11, 21, 36, 56, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    80

  2. BOption (b)

    76

  3. COption (c)

    75

  4. DOption (d)

    81

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

81

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Thus, the missing term in the series is 81.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Question 765

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

If 6 workers complete a job in 15 days. How many days will 9 workers take assuming the same work rate ?

  1. AOption (a)

    10 days

  2. BOption (b)

    11 days

  3. COption (c)

    9 days

  4. DOption (d)

    12 days

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10 days

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Number of workers (W1 ) = 6

Days to complete the job (D1) = 15 days

Number of new workers (W2) = 9

Formula used:

W1 × D1 = W2 × D2

Where, D2 is the number of days taken by the new workers

Calculation:

6 × 15 = 9 × D2

⇒ 90 = 9 × D2

⇒ \(\dfrac{90}{9}\) = D2

⇒ D2 = 10

The correct answer is option (1).

Question 766

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

A train 150 m long passes a pole in 10 seconds. What is its speed in km/h?

  1. AOption (a)

    60 km/h

  2. BOption (b)

    54 km/h

  3. COption (c)

    48 km/h

  4. DOption (d)

    45 km/h

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

54 km/h

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Length of the train (L) = 150 m

Time taken to pass the pole (T) = 10 s

Formula used:

Speed = \(\frac{Distance}{Time}\)

Note: When a train passes a pole, the distance covered is equal to the length of the train.

To convert m/s to km/h, multiply by \(\frac{18}{5}\).

Calculations:

Speed in m/s = \(\dfrac{150}{10} \)

⇒ Speed = 15 m/s

Now, convert the speed to km/h:

Speed in km/h = 15 × \(\frac{18}{5}\)

⇒ Speed in km/h = 3 × 18

⇒ Speed in km/h = 54

∴ The correct answer is option (2).

Question 767

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

A word-and-number arrangement machine rearranges a given input following a specific rule in each step. The rule involves moving the alphabetically smallest word to the leftmost side and the numerically largest number to the rightmost side in each step. The process continues until all words are arranged in alphabetical order at the left end, and all numbers in descending order at the right end.

Based on the pattern, answer the questions that follow the given input.

Input: Apple 41 Orange 62 85 Mango Banana 19

Question : what is the final (last) arrangement ?

  1. AOption (a)

    Apple Banana Mango Orange 85 62 41 19

  2. BOption (b)

    Banana Apple Mango Orange 85 62 41 19

  3. COption (c)

    Banana Mango Apple Orange 85 62 41 19

  4. DOption (d)

    Apple Banana Orange Mango 85 62 41 19

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Apple Banana Mango Orange 85 62 41 19

Why this answer is correct

Logic applied for the input:

Apple 41 Orange 62 85 Mango Banana 19

The rearrangement rule is to move the "alphabetically smallest word" to the leftmost side and the "numerically largest number" to the rightmost side in each step.

This process continues until all words are at the left, sorted alphabetically, and all numbers are at the right, sorted in descending order.

Input: Apple 41 Orange 62 85 Mango Banana 19

Step 1: Find the alphabetically smallest word (Apple) and the numerically largest number (85).

Apple Banana 41 Orange 62 Mango 19 85

Step 2: Find the next smallest word (Banana) and the next largest number (62).

Apple Banana 41 Orange Mango 19 85 62

Step 3: Find the next smallest word (Mango) and the next largest number (41).

Apple Banana Mango Orange 19 62 85 41

Step 4: Find the last word (Orange) and the last number (19).

Apple Banana Mango Orange 62 85 41 19 

The final arrangement, with all words arranged in alphabetical order at the left end, and all numbers in descending order at the right end, is "Apple Banana Mango Orange 62 85 41 19".

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Question 768

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

All birds fly. Penguins are birds. Therefore, penguins fly." The flaw is:

  1. AOption (a)

    Hasty generalization

  2. BOption (b)

    Irrelevant conclusion

  3. COption (c)

    Circular reasoning

  4. DOption (d)

    False premise

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

False premise

Why this answer is correct

The first statement, "All birds fly," is the premise.

This premise is factually incorrect because there are many birds, such as penguins and ostriches, that do not fly.

Since the initial premise is false, the conclusion derived from it is not logically sound, even though the argument's structure (a syllogism) is valid in form.

The conclusion that "penguins fly" is factually incorrect because it is based on a false starting point.

The flaw in the argument "All birds fly. Penguins are birds. Therefore, penguins fly." is a false premise.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Question 769

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Which of these actions shows poor judgment in handling a disagreement with a friend?

  1. AOption (a)

    Talking calmly to resolve it

  2. BOption (b)

    Ignoring the friend permanently

  3. COption (c)

    Taking time to cool off

  4. DOption (d)

    Writing a letter to express your feelings

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Ignoring the friend permanently

Why this answer is correct

Here is an explanation of each option:

Option 1) Talking calmly to resolve it: This is an effective and mature way to handle conflict. It shows a desire to understand the other person's perspective and find a solution that works for both of you.

Option 2) Ignoring the friend permanently: This action is a form of passive aggression and shows poor judgment. It avoids the issue entirely, prevents any possibility of resolution, and causes long-term damage to the friendship. It demonstrates a lack of respect for the friend and the relationship.

Option 3) Taking time to cool off: This is a very wise and helpful action. It prevents you from saying or doing something hurtful in the heat of the moment and allows both parties to approach the conversation with a clearer mind.

Option 4) Writing a letter to express your feelings: This can be a constructive way to communicate, especially if you find it difficult to express yourself verbally in a calm manner. It allows you to organize your thoughts and feelings clearly without interruption, and it gives your friend time to process what you've said before responding.

The action that shows poor judgment in handling a disagreement with a friend is Option 2) Ignoring the friend permanently.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Question 770

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

If 4 workers can complete a job in 12 days, how many days will 6 workers take to complete the same job? 

  1. AOption (a)

    8 days

  2. BOption (b)

    7 days

  3. COption (c)

    6 days

  4. DOption (d)

    9 days

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

8 days

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Number of workers (W1) = 4

Days to complete the job (D1) = 12 days

Number of new workers (W2) = 6

Formula used:

W1 × D1 = W2 × D2

Where, D2 is the number of days taken by the new workers

Calculation:

4 × 12 = 6 × D2

⇒ 48 = 6 × D2

⇒ \(\dfrac{48}{6}\) = D2

⇒ D2 = 8

The correct answer is option (1).