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SSC GD Constable 2026 Official Paper (Held On 06 May, 2026 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)·General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Question 361

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

-779, ?, -772, -767, -761, -754, -746, -737

  1. AOption (a)

    -777

  2. BOption (b)

    -776

  3. COption (c)

    -779

  4. DOption (d)

    -778

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

-776

Why this answer is correct

Logic followed here is,

−779 + 3 = −776 

−776 + 4 = −772

−772 + 5 = −767

−767 + 6 = −761

−761 + 7 = −754

−754 + 8 = −746

−746 + 9 = −737

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.

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Question 362

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

-66, -76, -87, -99, ?, -126, -141, -157

  1. AOption (a)

    -115

  2. BOption (b)

    -112

  3. COption (c)

    -109

  4. DOption (d)

    -110

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

-112

Why this answer is correct

Logic followed here is,

−66 − 10 = −76

−76 − 11 = −87

−87 − 12 = −99

−99 − 13 = −112

−112 − 14 = −126

−126 − 15 = −141

−141 − 16 = −157

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.

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Question 363

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

BT, YP, ?, SE, PX, MP, JG, GW

  1. AOption (a)

    TK

  2. BOption (b)

    VK

  3. COption (c)

    YM

  4. DOption (d)

    VL

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

VK

Why this answer is correct

Pattern followed here is,

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.

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Question 364

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

WU, YT, BR, FO, KK, QF, ?, FS

  1. AOption (a)

    WZ

  2. BOption (b)

    YW

  3. COption (c)

    XC

  4. DOption (d)

    XZ

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

XZ

Why this answer is correct

Pattern followed here us,

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.

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Question 365

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

In the following question, set of letter clusters are given. The letter clusters of each set are related to the letter clusters of the same set by some Logic/Rule/Relation. From the given alternatives, select a group of letter clusters which follows the same Logic/Rule/Relation.

(LA, OD, SH) (IX, LA, PE)

  1. AOption (a)

    (FA, ID, MH)

  2. BOption (b)

    (PB, SF, WJ)

  3. COption (c)

    (XN, AR, AV)

  4. DOption (d)

    (UF, XJ, DN)

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

(FA, ID, MH)

Why this answer is correct

For the set '(LA, OD, SH)':

L(12)A(1)
+3 ↓+3 ↓
O(15)D(4)
+4 ↓+4 ↓
S(19)H(8)

For the set '(IX, LA, PE)':

I(9)X(24)
+3 ↓+3 ↓
L(12)A(1)
+4 ↓+4 ↓
P(16)E(5)

Applying the same logic to '(FA, ID, MH)':

F(6)A(1)
+3 ↓+3 ↓
I(9)D(4)
+4 ↓+4 ↓
M(13)H(8)

Thus, the set (FA, ID, MH) follows the same logic as the given sets.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

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Question 366

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

466, 565, ?, 763, 862, 961, 1060, 1159

  1. AOption (a)

    662

  2. BOption (b)

    664

  3. COption (c)

    666

  4. DOption (d)

    660

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

664

Why this answer is correct

Logic followed here is,

466 + 99 = 565

565 + 99 = 664

664 + 99 = 763

763 + 99 = 862

862 + 99 = 961 

961 + 99 = 1060

1060 + 99 = 1159

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.

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Question 367

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

5 boys P, Q, R, S and T are sitting in a row facing north (not necessarily in the same order). P is second to the left of Q. S is to the right of P and to the left of R. Two boys are there between S and T. How many boys are sitting between P and S?

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    0

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    3

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

0

Why this answer is correct

5 boys P, Q, R, S and T are sitting in a row facing north (not necessarily in the same order).

  1. P is second to the left of Q.
  2. S is to the right of P and to the left of R.
  3. Two boys are there between S and T. 

No boy is sitting between P and S.

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.

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Question 368

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

7 girls P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). S is next to both P and V. V is second to the left of U. T is second to the right of U. R is not the immediate neighbour of V. Who is sitting second to the right of R?

  1. AOption (a)

    P

  2. BOption (b)

    T

  3. COption (c)

    S

  4. DOption (d)

    Q

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

P

Why this answer is correct

7 girls P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order).

  1. S is next to both P and V.
  2. V is second to the left of U.
  3. T is second to the right of U.
  4. R is not the immediate neighbour of V. 

P is sitting second to the right of R.

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.

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Question 369

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Two figures given on the left side of (::) are related with some logic/rule/relation. Select the missing figure on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same logic/rule/relation.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Why this answer is correct

Pattern followed here is,

Similarly,

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.

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Question 370

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Two figures given on the left side of (::) are related with some logic/rule/relation. Select the missing figure on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same logic/rule/relation.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Why this answer is correct

Pattern followed here is,

Similarly,

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.

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Question 371

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the second letter-number cluster in the same way as the third letter-number cluster is related to the fourth letter-number cluster and fifth letter-number cluster is related to sixth letter-number cluster.

(

NOTE:

Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 - Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

? : RS650 :: AR190 : YO690 :: YT240 : WQ740

  1. AOption (a)

    VT150

  2. BOption (b)

    TV150

  3. COption (c)

    VR140

  4. DOption (d)

    TV250

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

TV150

Why this answer is correct

AR190 : YO690

 

YT240 : WQ740

Similarly,

? : RS650

 

Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

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Question 372

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the sixth letter-number cluster in the same way as the first letter-number cluster is related to the second letter-number cluster and third letter-number cluster is related to fourth letter-number cluster.

(

NOTE:

Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 - Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

TUV11 : OPB169 :: LMO15 : GHU289 :: ? : LOR121

  1. AOption (a)

    QTL9

  2. BOption (b)

    QLT11

  3. COption (c)

    QLL10

  4. DOption (d)

    QTT9

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

QTL9

Why this answer is correct

TUV11 : OPB169

 

LMO15 : GHU289

Similarly,

? : LOR121

 

Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

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Question 373

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and fourth number is related to third number.

(

NOTE:

Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

5945 : 5894 :: 6244 : 6193 :: 3370 : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    3324

  2. BOption (b)

    3319

  3. COption (c)

    3321

  4. DOption (d)

    3320

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

3319

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Second Number = First Number − 51

For the first pair 5945 : 5894

⇒ 5945 − 51 = 5894

Applying the same logic to the second pair 6244 : 6193

⇒ 6244 − 51 = 6193

Applying the same logic to the third pair 3370 : ?

⇒ 3370 − 51 = 3319

Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

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Question 374

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the first number in the same way as the fourth number is related to the third number and sixth number is related to fifth number.

(

NOTE:

Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 - Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

220 : ? :: 157 : 384 :: 516 : 743

  1. AOption (a)

    433

  2. BOption (b)

    442

  3. COption (c)

    443

  4. DOption (d)

    447

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

447

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Second Number = First Number + 227

For the second pair 157 : 384

⇒ 157 + 227 = 384

For the third pair 516 : 743

⇒ 516 + 227 = 743

Applying the same logic to the first pair

220 : ?

⇒ 220 + 227 = 447

Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

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Question 375

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In a certain coded language 'NOPE' is coded as 'OQSI' and 'DIED' is coded as 'EKHH'. How will 'DUES' be coded in the same code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    EWHW

  2. BOption (b)

    CVJX

  3. COption (c)

    FYFW

  4. DOption (d)

    GWFV

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

EWHW

Why this answer is correct

For NOPE is coded as OQSI →

For DIED is coded as EKHH →

Similarly,

let's find the code for DUES:

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.

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Question 376

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

In a certain coded language 'WINED' is coded as 'XLMBY' and 'CRAZE' is coded as 'DUZWZ'. How will 'RELAX' be coded in the same code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    SHKXS

  2. BOption (b)

    QGKXS

  3. COption (c)

    TFIX T

  4. DOption (d)

    THMXT

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

SHKXS

Why this answer is correct

WINED is coded as XLMBY →

CRAZE is coded as DUZWZ →

Similarly,

let's find the code for RELAX:

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.

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Question 377

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

A series is given with one term wrong. Select that wrong term from the given alternatives.

KQ169, RN196, WK225, CH256, IE289, OB324

  1. AOption (a)

    WK225

  2. BOption (b)

    IE289

  3. COption (c)

    OB324

  4. DOption (d)

    RN196

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

RN196

Why this answer is correct

Pattern followed here is,

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.

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Question 378

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

A series is given with one term wrong. Select that wrong term from the given alternatives.

BOX40, ETE60, HYL90, KES135, NIZ202.5

  1. AOption (a)

    KES135

  2. BOption (b)

    BOX40

  3. COption (c)

    NIZ202.5

  4. DOption (d)

    HYL90

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

KES135

Why this answer is correct

Pattern followed here is,

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.

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Question 379

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

At what time (approximately) (in PM) between 3 PM and 4 PM will the hour and minute hands of the clock be opposite to each other?

  1. AOption (a)

    3:45

  2. BOption (b)

    3:47

  3. COption (c)

    3:49

  4. DOption (d)

    3:51

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

3:49

Why this answer is correct

Concept:

The hour hand covers 360° in 12 hours.

Angular distance covered by the hour hand in 1 minute = 360 ÷ (12 × 60) = 0.5°

The minute hand covers 360° in 60 minutes.

Angular distance covered by the minute hand in 1 minute = 360 ÷ 60 = 6°

The relative speed between the two hands = 6° − 0.5° = 5.5° per minute.

For the hands of a clock to be opposite to each other, the angle between them must be 180°.

Calculation:

At 3 PM, the minute hand is at 12 (0°) and the hour hand is at 3 (90°).

To be opposite, the minute hand must first cover the 90° gap to meet the hour hand and then move 180° further to be exactly opposite.

Total relative angular distance to be covered = 90° + 180° = 270°

Time taken = Distance ÷ Relative speed

Time = 270 ÷ 5.5 = 270 ÷ (11/2)

Time = 540/11 minutes ≈ 49.09 minutes

The time is approximately 49 minutes past 3, which is 3:49 PM.

Alternate Method

The angle between the hour hand and minute hand is given by the formula:

Angle = |30H − (11/2)M|

Where H is hours and M is minutes.

Here, H = 3 and the hands are opposite, so Angle = 180°.

180 = |30 × 3 − 5.5 × M|

180 = |90 − 5.5M|

Since the minute hand is ahead of the hour hand to form a 180° angle after 3 PM:

180 = 5.5M − 90

180 + 90 = 5.5M

270 = 5.5M

M = 270 ÷ 5.5 = 540/11

M ≈ 49.09 minutes

Hence, the correct answer is 3:49.

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Question 380

SSC GD Constable 2026• General Intelligence and Reasoning

A watch is 6 minutes slow at 7 AM. It gains 12 seconds every hour. When will it show the correct time (in PM) again?

  1. AOption (a)

    1:00

  2. BOption (b)

    12:00

  3. COption (c)

    2:00

  4. DOption (d)

    3:00

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1:00

Why this answer is correct

The watch is 6 minutes slow at 7 AM.

The gain rate of the watch = 12 seconds per hour.

To show the correct time, the total gain required is 6 minutes.

Converting the required gain into seconds:

6 minutes = 6 × 60 = 360 seconds.

Now, calculate the number of hours required to gain 360 seconds:

Time = Total gain required ÷ Gain per hour

Time = 360 ÷ 12 = 30 hours.

To find the time when the watch will be correct, we add 30 hours to the starting time of 7 AM:

7 AM + 24 hours = 7 AM (the following day)

7 AM + 6 hours = 1 PM (the following day)

The watch will show the correct time at 1:00 PM.

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.

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