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Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.

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SSC Stenographer 2025 Official Paper (Held On: 08 Aug, 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·General Intelligence & Reasoning
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Question 301

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

If + = -, - = *, * = /, / = +; then, what is 6 + (4 * 2) - 3 / 1?

  1. AOption (a)

    0

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    3

  4. DOption (d)

    1

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

1

Why this answer is correct

BODMAS Rule:

According to the question, the signs are interchanged as follows:

Original Symbol+−×÷
New Symbol−×÷+

Now, given the equation: 6 + (4 × 2) − 3 ÷ 1 = ?

After interchanging the specified signs, the new equation is:

6 − (4 ÷ 2) × 3 + 1 = ?

Perform operations according to BODMAS:

⇒ 6 − (4 ÷ 2) × 3 + 1

⇒ 6 − 2 × 3 + 1

⇒ 6 − 6 + 1

⇒ 1

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

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Question 302

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

If South-East becomes North, then what will North-East become ? 

  1. AOption (a)

    South

  2. BOption (b)

    West

  3. COption (c)

    South-West

  4. DOption (d)

    North-West

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

West

Why this answer is correct

The logic follows here is:

The original directions are

 

The direction is rotating 135° anticlockwise. 

After changing direction.

South-East becomes North,

Similarly,

North-East becomes West after rotating 135° anticlockwise.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 303

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, and B is the mother of C, how is A related to C? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Grandfather

  2. BOption (b)

    Uncle

  3. COption (c)

    Father

  4. DOption (d)

    Brother

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Uncle

Why this answer is correct

Decoding symbols for Family Tree:

According to the given information Family Tree Representation

A is the brother of B. 

B is the mother of C. 

This makes A the brother of C's mother.

Thus, A is the Uncle of C.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2"

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Question 304

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Three of the following four pairs have the same relationship between their elements as in the case of the pair BRIGHT: 24 and hence form a group. Which one does not belong to the group?

  1. AOption (a)

    SMART : 21

  2. BOption (b)

    SHARP : 20

  3. COption (c)

    QUICK : 20

  4. DOption (d)

    BRAINY : 24

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

SMART : 21

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (Number of letters in a word) × 4 = Number.

In the pair BRIGHT: 24,

(number of letters in BRIGHT) × 4

= 6 × 4

= 24

SMART has 5 letters → 5 × 4 = 20 ≠ 21 → logic does not follow

SHARP has 5 letters → 5 × 4 = 20 → logic follows

QUICK has 5 letters → 5 × 4 = 20 → logic follows

BRAINY has 6 letters → 6 × 4 = 24 → logic follows

Thus, SMART: 21 is the odd one out.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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Question 305

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: Volcano 37 19 Ash 50 Smoke 90 Dust 28

Question: What is the sequence of numbers in Step II?

  1. AOption (a)

    19 28 37 50 90

  2. BOption (b)

    80 50 37 28 19

  3. COption (c)

    50 37 28 19 90

  4. DOption (d)

    37 19 28 50 90

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

37 19 28 50 90

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Input: Volcano 37 19 Ash 50 Smoke 90 Dust 28

From the above input can be writing as steps as 

Step 1: Ash Volcano 37 19 50 Smoke Dust 28 50 90

Step 2: Ash Dust Volcano 37 19 Smoke 28 50 90

Step 3: Ash Dust Smoke Volcano 19 28 37 50 90

Step 4 (Final): Ash Dust Smoke Volcano 19 28 37 50 90

Thus, 37 19 28 50 90 will be the correct number sequence in step II.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

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Question 306

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

A bag has 4 red and 6 blue balls. What is the probability of drawing a red ball? 

  1. AOption (a)

    0.4

  2. BOption (b)

    0.3

  3. COption (c)

    0.5

  4. DOption (d)

    0.6

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

0.4

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Red balls = 4

Blue balls = 6

Total balls = 4 + 6 = 10

Formula used:

Probability = Favourable outcomes ÷ Total outcomes

Calculations:

Favourable outcomes = 4

Total outcomes = 10

⇒ Probability = 4 ÷ 10 = 0.4

∴ Probability of drawing a red ball = 0.4.

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Question 307

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

In each question below, two pairs of letters are given. The first pair has a specific relationship between its letters. Identify the relationship and choose the correct option that completes the second pair in the same way

AD : CF :: EH : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    HJ

  2. BOption (b)

    IK

  3. COption (c)

    Fl

  4. DOption (d)

    GJ

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

GJ

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

For AD to CF:

 

For EH:

 

Thus, the corresponding word for EH is GJ.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

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Question 308

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Complete the following series: C, E, H, L, Q, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    W

  2. BOption (b)

    X

  3. COption (c)

    U

  4. DOption (d)

    V

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

W

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is: 

Thus, the missing letter in the series is W.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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Question 309

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

In a certain language: FLOW = GMRZ Then what is the code for WOLF?

  1. AOption (a)

    ZRNG

  2. BOption (b)

    ZRMG

  3. COption (c)

    ZQMG

  4. DOption (d)

    ZNMG

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

ZRMG

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

FLOW = GMRZ 

WOLF is the opposite of FLOW,

Similarly,

ZRMG is the opposite of GMRZ.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 310

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

What number will be present in place of the question mark?:

5, 24, 61, 122, 213, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    331

  2. BOption (b)

    340

  3. COption (c)

    342

  4. DOption (d)

    330

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

340

Why this answer is correct

The logic follows here is -

23 - 3 = 8 - 3 = 5

33 - 3 = 27 - 3 = 24

43 - 3 = 64 - 3 = 61

53 - 3 = 125 - 3 = 122

63 - 3 = 216 - 3 = 213

Similarly,

73 - 3 = 343 - 3 = 340.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 311

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Complete the following series: HQMR, IRLQ, JSKP, KTJO,?

  1. AOption (a)

    LUIN

  2. BOption (b)

    MUJN

  3. COption (c)

    LUJO

  4. DOption (d)

    MUIO

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

LUIN

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Thus, the missing term in the series is LUIN.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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Question 312

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

In each of the following questions, two numbers are given which follow a certain logical or arithmetic relationship. Identify the same pattern and apply it to find the missing number in the second pair. Choose the correct option from the given alternatives.

23145 : 45367 :: 41235 : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    62457

  2. BOption (b)

    63457

  3. COption (c)

    63257

  4. DOption (d)

    54376

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

63457

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed in the given number pairs is:

Logic: 1st + 22222 = 2nd number.

Now,

For, 23145: 45367

⇒ 23145 + 22222 = 45367.

Applying the same logic for the second pair:

For, 41235: ?

⇒ 41235 + 22222 = 63457.

Thus, 41235: 63457.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 313

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

If + means -, ÷ means +, - means x, and x means ÷, then, what is 15 - 4 ÷ 6 + 12?

  1. AOption (a)

    60

  2. BOption (b)

    56

  3. COption (c)

    54

  4. DOption (d)

    58

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

54

Why this answer is correct

BODMAS Rule:

According to the question, the signs are interchanged as follows:

Original Symbol+÷−×
New Symbol−+×÷

Now, given the equation: 15 − 4 ÷ 6 + 12 = ?

After interchanging the specified signs, the new equation is:

15 × 4 + 6 − 12 = ?

Perform operations according to BODMAS:

⇒ 15 × 4 + 6 − 12

⇒ 60 + 6 − 12

⇒ 66 − 12

⇒ 54

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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Question 314

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Given the situation below, which of the following is the most responsible course of action for you?

While driving, you witness a minor fender bender in a parking lot. One car, which appears to be at fault, quickly drives away without stopping. The other car's driver is still in their vehicle, looking shaken and surveying the damage.

Question: Given this situation, which of the following is the most ethical and responsible action?

  1. AOption (a)

    Assume it's a minor incident and continue driving, as it doesn't involve you directly.

  2. BOption (b)

    Pull over safely, check on the driver of the damaged car, and offer to provide your contact information and what you witnessed.

  3. COption (c)

    Immediately call emergency services, even if there are no apparent injuries.

  4. DOption (d)

    Chase after the car that drove away to get their license plate number and confront them.

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Pull over safely, check on the driver of the damaged car, and offer to provide your contact information and what you witnessed.

Why this answer is correct

Given:

While driving, you witness a minor fender bender in a parking lot. One car, which appears to be at fault, quickly drives away without stopping. The other car's driver is still in their vehicle, looking shaken and surveying the damage.

Option 2: Pull over safely, check on the driver of the damaged car, and offer to provide your contact information and what you witnessed ✅

The ethical and responsible action is to ensure the shaken driver is okay and provide accurate witness information if needed.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 315

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Five students - P, Q, R, S, and T- are sitting in a circle facing the center. P is to the immediate right of Q. R is between P and S.

Who is sitting to the immediate left of T?

  1. AOption (a)

    Q

  2. BOption (b)

    R

  3. COption (c)

    S

  4. DOption (d)

    P

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

S

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Five students - P, Q, R, S, and T- are sitting in a circle facing the center. P is to the immediate right of Q. R is between P and S.

Thus, S is sitting to the immediate left of T.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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Question 316

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

A number when divided by 5 leaves a remainder 3. What is the remainder when its square is divided by 5?

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)

    4

  4. DOption (d)

    2

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

4

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Number when divided by 5 leaves remainder = 3

Formula used:

If number = 5k + r, then square = (5k + r)2 = 25k2 + 10kr + r2

Remainder of square when ÷ 5 = remainder of r2 ÷ 5

Calculations:

Number = 5k + 3

Square = (5k + 3)2 = 25k2 + 30k + 9

⇒ Square ÷ 5 leaves remainder of 9 ÷ 5 = 4

∴ Remainder = 4

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Question 317

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Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows.

Statement:

The school has made computer training compulsory for all students.

Conclusions:

I. Computer knowledge is essential in the modern world.

II  All students will become computer experts.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only Conclusion I follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Both I and II follow

  3. COption (c)

    Neither I nor II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Only Conclusion II follows

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only Conclusion I follows

Why this answer is correct

GIven:

Statement:

The school has made computer training compulsory for all students.

Conclusion I: Computer knowledge is essential in the modern world.

This is a logical reason why the school might have made training compulsory.

It follows from the statement. ✅

Conclusion II: All students will become computer experts.

The statement only says training is compulsory, not that everyone will become an expert.

So this conclusion does not follow. ❌

This, Only Conclusion I follows.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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Question 318

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Six persons - A, B, C, D, E, and F - are sitting in two rows, three in each, facing each other.

A faces D.

B is to the left of A.

F faces the person who is to the right of B.

C does not face F

Who faces C?

  1. AOption (a)

    E

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    D

  4. DOption (d)

    A

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

B

Why this answer is correct

Given:

A faces D.

B is to the left of A.

F faces the person who is to the right of B.

C does not face F

Here we have 2 cases,

Case 1

Case 2

Thus, from both cases, B faces C.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 319

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Identify the odd group:

  1. AOption (a)

    11

  2. BOption (b)

    22

  3. COption (c)

    44

  4. DOption (d)

    33

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

11

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: All numbers are composite numbers except one.

11 is a prime number, and 22, 33, and 44 are composite numbers.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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Question 320

SSC Stenographer 2025• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Choose the odd one out:

  1. AOption (a)

    579

  2. BOption (b)

    468

  3. COption (c)

    234

  4. DOption (d)

    936

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

579

Why this answer is correct

The logic to find the odd one:

Logic: All the numbers, except one, are even numbers.

  1. 579: This number is an odd number.

  2. 468: This number is an even number.

  3. 234: This number is an even number.

  4. 936: This number is an even number.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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