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SSC Stenographer 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 11 Dec, 2024 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)·General Intelligence & Reasoning
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Question 721

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown below. Select a figure from among the given options, which would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Why this answer is correct

The figure which will look like the paper when unfolded is shown below:

Thus, option Figure 3 will look like the paper when unfolded.

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

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Question 722

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Two different positions of the same die are shown below. What is the number on the face opposite to the face having 1?

  1. AOption (a)

    2

  2. BOption (b)

    3

  3. COption (c)

    6

  4. DOption (d)

    5

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

3

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is :-

From the given two different dices the adjacent sides are as shown below :

As 3 is common on both the dice, it is clear that 2, 5, 6, and 4 are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e. 1 will be opposite to it.

Opposite pairs:

2 → 4

5 → 6

3 → 1

So, the opposite side of "1" will be side "3".

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 723

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

31, 16, 17, ?, 56, 142.5

  1. AOption (a)

    49

  2. BOption (b)

    27

  3. COption (c)

    25

  4. DOption (d)

    36

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

27

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 724

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Select the pair which is related to each other in the same way as the following-

13:676

6:144

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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.)

  1. AOption (a)

    6:288

  2. BOption (b)

    4:192

  3. COption (c)

    8:256

  4. DOption (d)

    15:225

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

8:256

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

13:676

(13 × 2)2 = 676

(26)2 = 676

676 = 676 (LHS = RHS)

And,

6:144

(6 × 2)2 = 144

(12)2 = 144

144 = 144 (LHS = RHS)

So, checking each option one by one:

Option 1) 6:288

(6 × 2)2 = 288

(12)2 = 288

144 ≠ 288 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 2) 4:192

(4 × 2)2 = 192

(8)2 = 192

64 ≠ 192 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 3) 8:256

(8 × 2)2 = 256

(16)2 = 256

256 = 256 (LHS = RHS)

Option 4) 15:225

(15 × 2)2  = 225

(30)2 = 225

900 ≠ 225 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Thus, out of all the options, '8:256' follows the same logic as given.

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

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Question 725

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

SBRJ, UEVO, WHZT, ?, ANHD

  1. AOption (a)

    ZKEY

  2. BOption (b)

    YKDY

  3. COption (c)

    XJDZ

  4. DOption (d)

    ZJEX

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

YKDY

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

​

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 726

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Suresh is now 19 years old and in college. Since he was a 5-year-old, he stayed in a hostel and is now coming back home after 14 long years. His parents have texted him the direction from the railway station to his house. See the below text message sent to Suresh by his parents and answer the following question accordingly. "When you step out of the railway station, you are facing north. Take a right and drive 4 km, you will see a T-point/junction. Take a right and drive 2 km. There will be a roundabout with four roads. Take the second left from the round-about and drive 1 km. Take a right and drive 3 km. Take a left and drive 2 km. You will find our house at the front. Come home fast.". How many kilometres did Suresh drive to reach his home from the railway station?

  1. AOption (a)

    13

  2. BOption (b)

    11

  3. COption (c)

    10

  4. DOption (d)

    12

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

12

Why this answer is correct

Given:

When you step out of the railway station, you are facing north.

Take a right and drive 4 km, you will see a T-point/junction.

Take a right and drive 2 km.

There will be a roundabout with four roads.

Take the second left from the round-about and drive 1 km.

Take a right and drive 3 km. Take a left and drive 2 km. You will find our house at the front.

Thus, Suresh drove (4 km + 2 km + 1 km + 3 km + 2 km) 12 km to reach his home from the railway station.

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

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Question 727

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). F is sitting second to the left of A. E is an immediate neighbour of F. C sits second to the right of D. B sits to the immediate left of E. Who is sitting second to the left of B?

  1. AOption (a)

    C

  2. BOption (b)

    F

  3. COption (c)

    D

  4. DOption (d)

    A

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

A

Why this answer is correct

Given: A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. 

1) F is sitting second to the left of A.

2) E is an immediate neighbour of F. 

3) B sits to the immediate left of E.

4) C sits second to the right of D.

Thus, according to the final arrangement A is sitting second to the left of B.

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

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Question 728

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

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

125: 625 :: 343 : ? :: 221: 721

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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.)

  1. AOption (a)

    1126 

  2. BOption (b)

    843

  3. COption (c)

    1296

  4. DOption (d)

    512

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

843

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Second number = First number + 500

125: 625

⇒ 125 + 500 =625

221 : 721

⇒ 221 + 500 = 721

343 : ?

⇒ 343 + 500 = 843

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 729

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. 

Statements:

All dahlias are lilies.

All sunflowers are lilies.

Some dahlias are hibiscus.

Conclusions:

I. Some sunflowers are not dahlias.

II. Some hibiscuses are not lilies.

III. Some lilies are hibiscus.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only conclusion III follows.

  2. BOption (b)

    Both conclusion II and III follow.

  3. COption (c)

    Both conclusion I and III follow.

  4. DOption (d)

    All conclusions follow

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only conclusion III follows.

Why this answer is correct

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as shown below :

Conclusions:

I. Some sunflowers are not dahlias → Does not follow (As all dahlias are lilies and all sunflowers are lilies. As no direct relation is given dahlias and sunflowers, therefore it is false)

II. Some hibiscuses are not lilies → Does not follow (As all dahlias are lilies and some dahlias are hibiscus. As no direct relation is given hibiscus and lilies, therefore it is false)

III. Some lilies are hibiscus → Follow (As all dahlias are lilies and some dahlias are hibiscus. As some part of hibiscus is common with dahlias which whole comes in lilies, therefore it is true.)

∴ Here, Only conclusion III follows.​

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1"

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Question 730

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must NOT be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word) 1 Bigotry: Hatred :: Fanaticism: ?

  1. AOption (a)

    Elite

  2. BOption (b)

    Intolerance

  3. COption (c)

    Poor

  4. DOption (d)

    Rich

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Intolerance

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Bigotry: Hatred → Bigotry involves intolerance which often leads to hatred.

Similarly,

Fanaticism: ? → Fanaticism is an extreme obsessive belief which often leads to intolerance.

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 731

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.

(

NOTE:

The odd one out is not based on the number of vowels or consonants in the word)

  1. AOption (a)

    HEIS

  2. BOption (b)

    WAED

  3. COption (c)

    UCGF

  4. DOption (d)

    IOSR

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

HEIS

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Option 1) HEIS

Option 2) WAED

Option 3) UCGF

Option 4) IOSR 

Thus, out of all the options 'HEIS' is the odd one out.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

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Question 732

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?

YTUQ, XVRU, ?, VZLC, UBIG

  1. AOption (a)

    WYOX

  2. BOption (b)

    WYOY

  3. COption (c)

    WXOY

  4. DOption (d)

    WXPY

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

WXOY

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

​

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

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Question 733

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Select the number that will come in the place of the question mark(?), if '+' and '-' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged?

13 ÷ 145 × 29 - 69 + 13 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    116

  2. BOption (b)

    129

  3. COption (c)

    113

  4. DOption (d)

    121

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

121

Why this answer is correct

Given : 13 ÷ 145 × 29 - 69 + 13 = ?

According to the question, after  '+' and '-' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged:

13 ÷ 145 × 29 - 69 + 13 = ? ⇒ 13 × 145 ÷ 29 + 69 - 13 = ?

⇒ 13 × 145 ÷ 29 + 69 - 13 = ?

⇒ 13 × 5 + 69 - 13 = ?

⇒ 65 + 69 - 13 = ?

⇒ 134 - 13 = ?

⇒ 121 = ?

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

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Question 734

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 0.19 : 0.0019 :: 2.02 : ?

(

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.)

  1. AOption (a)

    0.0202

  2. BOption (b)

    0.00202

  3. COption (c)

    0.202

  4. DOption (d)

    2.0002

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

0.0202

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

0.19 : 0.0019

0.19 ÷ 100 = 0.0019

0.0019 = 0.0019 (LHS = RHS)

Similarly,

2.02 : ?

2.02 ÷ 100 = ?

0.0202 = ?

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

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Question 735

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

What will be the day of the week on 13th January 2076?

  1. AOption (a)

    Wednesday

  2. BOption (b)

    Sunday

  3. COption (c)

    Tuesday

  4. DOption (d)

    Monday

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Monday

Why this answer is correct

Given date: 13th January 2076

So, calculating total number of odd days:

Total odd days till 13th January 2076 = 0 + 36 + 57 + 6 ⇒ 99 ÷ 7 = 1

Thus, "1" is the code for 'Monday'.

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

Additional Information 

No. of odd daysOrdinary yearLeap year
365 ÷ 7 = 52 weeks + 1 odd day366 ÷ 7 = 52 weeks + 2 odd day

And,

YearsNo. of odd days
1005
2003
3001
4000

Note:

Multiple of 400 years i.e 800, 1200, 1600, 2000 will also have 0 odds days.

DaysNo. of odd days
Sunday0
Monday1
Tuesday2
Wednesday3
Thursday4
Friday5
Saturday6
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Question 736

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

If + means ×, × means -, - means ÷, and ÷ means +, what will be the value of the given e×pression?

36 + 10 - 2 × 18 ÷ 8

  1. AOption (a)

     150

  2. BOption (b)

     170

  3. COption (c)

    165

  4. DOption (d)

    198

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

 170

Why this answer is correct

Decoding signs:

Signs+×-÷
Stands For×-÷+

Given: 36 + 10 - 2 × 18 ÷ 8

36 + 10 - 2 × 18 ÷ 8 ⇒ 36 × 10 ÷ 2 - 18 + 8

⇒ 36 × 10 ÷ 2 - 18 + 8

⇒ 36 × 5 - 18 + 8

⇒ 180 + 8 - 18

⇒ 188 - 18

⇒ 170 = ?

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 737

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown below. Select a figure from among the given options, which would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper.

  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

The figure which will look like the paper when unfolded is shown below:

Thus, option Figure 4 will look like the paper when unfolded.

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

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Question 738

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'FIRE" is coded as 38 and "WATER' is coded as 67. How will 'FOREST' be coded in the same language?

  1. AOption (a)

    83

  2. BOption (b)

    79

  3. COption (c)

    80

  4. DOption (d)

    76

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

83

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

'FIRE" is coded as 38

And,

"WATER' is coded as 67

Similarly,

'FOREST' is coded as

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

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Question 739

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

What was the day of the week on 22 October 1979?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sunday

  2. BOption (b)

    Tuesday

  3. COption (c)

    Monday

  4. DOption (d)

    Wednesday

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Monday

Why this answer is correct

Given date: 22 October 1979

So, calculating total number of odd days:

Total odd days till 22 October 1979 = 0 + 1 + 38 + 59 + 1 ⇒ 99 ÷ 7 = 1

Thus, "1" is the code for 'Monday'.

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

Additional Information

No. of odd daysOrdinary yearLeap year
365 ÷ 7 = 52 weeks + 1 odd day366 ÷ 7 = 52 weeks + 2 odd day

And,

YearsNo. of odd days
1005
2003
3001
4000

Note:

Multiple of 400 years i.e 800, 1200, 1600, 2000 will also have 0 odds days.

DaysNo. of odd days
Sunday0
Monday1
Tuesday2
Wednesday3
Thursday4
Friday5
Saturday6
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Question 740

SSC Stenographer 2024• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. 

The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word

HORSE : GNQRD :: ANIMAL : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    ZMHLZK

  2. BOption (b)

    BOJNBM

  3. COption (c)

    BMJLBK

  4. DOption (d)

    ZOHNZM

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

ZMHLZK

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

HORSE : GNQRD

Similarly,

ANIMAL : ?

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

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