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SSC Stenographer 2023 Official Paper (Held On: 12 Oct, 2023 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)·General Intelligence & Reasoning

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Question 861

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Select the option that indicates the correct arrangement of the given words in a logical and meaningful order.

Pulp
Paper
Notebook
Tree
Stationery shop

AOption (a)
4 1 2 3 5
BOption (b)
3 4 1 5 2
COption (c)
2 1 4 3 5
DOption (d)
1 4 2 5 3

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Correct answer

4 1 2 3 5

Why this answer is correct

The meaningful sequence is :

Tree → Trees are the primary source of pulp.
Pulp → Pulp is a fibrous material found within the wood of trees.
Paper → Pulp is processed to create paper.
Notebook → Notebooks are made from paper.
Stationery shop → A stationery shop is where one can find notebooks.

So, the logical and meaningful order is '4 1 2 3 5'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (1)".

SSC Stenographer 2023 Official Paper (Held On: 12 Oct, 2023 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)·General Intelligence & Reasoning

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Question 862

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Nitin departs from his home and walks 45 m towards the east. He then turns left and walks 48 m. He turns left again and walks 27 m. He takes a final left turn and walks 55 m. How far is he from a pole which is exactly 7 m to the south of his home? (Assume that all the turns are 90° turns only.)

AOption (a)
16 m
BOption (b)
28 m
COption (c)
31 m
DOption (d)
18 m

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Correct answer

18 m

Why this answer is correct

Given:

To reach the final point from the home position,

Nitin departs from his home and walks 45 m towards the east,

then turns left and walks 48 m,

again turns left and walks 27 m,

takes a final left turn and walks 55 m,

A pole which is exactly 7 m to the south of his home.

So, the distance between the final point and the pole = 45 - 27 = 18 m

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (4)".

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Question 863

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

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

2, 9, 37, 149, ?, 2389

AOption (a)
648
BOption (b)
542
COption (c)
597
DOption (d)
646

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Correct answer

597

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

So, '597' will replace the question mark (?) in the given series.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (3)".

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Question 864

SSC Stenographer 2023• 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.)

Riders : Cavalcade :: Termites : ?

AOption (a)
Country
BOption (b)
Colony
COption (c)
People
DOption (d)
Band

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Correct answer

Colony

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: The second word is related to the first word.

Here,

Riders : Cavalcade ⇒ A cavalcade is a procession of riders.

Similarly,

Termites : Colony ⇒ A colony is a highly organized and integrated unit of termite society

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (2)".

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Question 865

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

If ‘A’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘C’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘−’, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

9 B 14 D 16 C 40 A 10 = ?

AOption (a)
114
BOption (b)
118
COption (c)
116
DOption (d)
112

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Correct answer

114

Why this answer is correct

Given Equation: 9 B 14 D 16 C 40 A 10 = ?

BODMAS Rule:

Decoding the given information:

Letter	A	B	C	D
Meaning	÷	×	+	-

Now replacing the letter from left to right using the BODMAS Rule, we get:

⇒ 9 × 14 - 16 + 40 ÷ 10 = ?

⇒ 9 × 14 - 16 + 4 = ?

⇒ 126 - 16 + 4 = ?

⇒ 130 - 16 = 114

Hence, the correct option is "Option (1)".

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Question 866

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Given below is a statement followed by two conclusions I and II. Study the statement carefully and decide which Conclusion/s is/are definitely true.

Statement: A ≥ B ≥ C = D < E; F ≤ C > G

Conclusion I: A ≥ F

Conclusion II: D > G

AOption (a)
Neither Conclusion I nor II is true.
BOption (b)
Both Conclusions I and II are true
COption (c)
Only Conclusion II is true.
DOption (d)
Only Conclusion I is true.

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Correct answer

Both Conclusions I and II are true

Why this answer is correct

Given

Statement:

A ≥ B ≥ C = D < E; F ≤ C > G

Now,

Conclusions:

(i) A ≥ F → True (A ≥ B ≥ C ≥ F It gives A ≥ F)

(ii) D > G → True (D = C > G It gives D > G)

Here, Both conclusions I and II are true.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (2)".

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Question 867

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

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

4, 16, 64, 256, ?

AOption (a)
986
BOption (b)
768
COption (c)
1024
DOption (d)
512

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Correct answer

1024

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

So, '1024' will replace the question mark (?) in the given series

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (3)".

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Question 868

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

If ‘A’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘C’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘−’, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

13 B 3 D 15 A 3 C 6 = ?

AOption (a)
30
BOption (b)
45
COption (c)
40
DOption (d)
35

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Correct answer

Why this answer is correct

Given Equation: 13 B 3 D 15 A 3 C 6 = ?

BODMAS Rule:

Decoding the given information:

Letter	A	B	C	D
Meaning	÷	×	+	-

Now replacing the letter from left to right using the BODMAS Rule, we get:

⇒ 13 × 3 - 15 ÷ 3 + 6 = ?

⇒ 13 × 3 - 5 + 6 = ?

⇒ 39 - 5 + 6 = ?

⇒ 45 - 5 = 40

Hence, the correct option is "Option (3)".

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Question 869

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

A, B, C, D, E, F and G are of different heights. B is taller than F but shorter than both A and G. A is shorter than only E. C is taller than only D. Who amongst the following is taller than G?

AOption (a)
C
BOption (b)
E
COption (c)
D
DOption (d)
F

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Correct answer

Why this answer is correct

Given: Seven people A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are comparing their heights.

No two people are of the same height.

1) A is shorter than only E

E > A > __ > __ > __ > __ > __

C is taller than only D

E > A > __ > __ > __ > C > D

3) B is taller than F but shorter than both A and G

E > A > G > B > F > C > D

Here, 'E and A' are taller than 'G'

But In the given options 'A' is not mentioned.

So, 'E' is taller than 'G'

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (2)".

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Question 870

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.

(

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)

(7, 32, 28)

(2, 12, 8)

AOption (a)
(8, 45, 42)
BOption (b)
(3, 15, 12)
COption (c)
(12, 52, 48)
DOption (d)
(5, 25, 20)

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Correct answer

(12, 52, 48)

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: First number × 4 = Third number,

Third number + 4 = Second number.

Given,

(7, 32, 28)

⇒ 7 × 4 = 28,

⇒ 28 + 4 = 32

(2, 12, 8)

⇒ 2 × 4 = 8,

⇒ 8 + 4 = 12

Now, checking the options:

Option 1): (8, 45, 40)

⇒ 8 × 4 = 32 ≠ 40

⇒ 40 + 4 = 44 ≠ 45

Option 2): (3, 15, 12)

⇒ 3 × 4 = 12 = 12

⇒ 12 + 4 = 16 ≠ 15

Option 3): (12, 52, 48)

⇒ 12 × 4 = 48 = 48

⇒ 48 + 4 = 52 = 52

Option 4): (5, 25, 20)

⇒ 5 × 4 = 20 = 20

⇒ 20 + 4 = 24 ≠ 25

Hence, the correct option is "Option (3)".

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Question 871

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.

CM _ _ LC _ ENL _ ME _ _C _ _NL

AOption (a)
ENMCNLME
BOption (b)
EMNCNLME
COption (c)
ENMCLNME
DOption (d)
ENMLNCME

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Correct answer

ENMCNLME

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Given Sequence: CM _ _ LC _ ENL _ ME _ _C _ _NL

Now, putting the letters in the blank spaces given in the option one by one:

Option 1) ENMCNLME → C M E N L / C M E N L / C M E N L / C M E N L

Here, 'CMENL' followed a pattern.

Option 2) EMNCNLME → C M E M L / C N E N L / C M E N L / C M E N L

Option 3) ENMCLNME → C M E N L / C M E N L / C M E L N / C M E N L

Option 4) ENMLNCME → C M E N L / C M E N L / L M E N C / C M E N L

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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Question 872

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

(3 × 16) ÷ 8 + 124 ÷ 2 – 64 ÷ (2 × 4) = 84

AOption (a)
16 and 64
BOption (b)
2 and 3
COption (c)
8 and 16
DOption (d)
64 and 124

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Correct answer

16 and 64

Why this answer is correct

Given equation: (3 × 16) ÷ 8 + 124 ÷ 2 – 64 ÷ (2 × 4) = 84.

BODMAS Table:

Let's check each option one by one.

Option 1) 16 and 64

Given: (3 × 16) ÷ 8 + 124 ÷ 2 – 64 ÷ (2 × 4) = 84

After interchanging the numbers we get;

⇒ (3 × 64) ÷ 8 + 124 ÷ 2 – 16 ÷ (2 × 4) = 84

⇒ 192 ÷ 8 + 124 ÷ 2 – 16 ÷ 8 = 84

⇒ 24 + 62 – 2 = 84

⇒ 86 - 2 = 84

⇒ 84 = 84

⇒ LHS = RHS

Option 2) 2 and 3

Given: (3 × 16) ÷ 8 + 124 ÷ 2 – 64 ÷ (2 × 4) = 84

After interchanging the numbers we get;

⇒ (2 × 16) ÷ 8 + 124 ÷ 3 – 64 ÷ (3 × 4) = 84

⇒ 32 ÷ 8 + 124 ÷ 3 – 64 ÷ 8 = 84

⇒ 4 + 41.33 – 8 = 84

⇒ 45.33 – 8 = 84

⇒ 37.33 ≠ 84

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 3) 8 and 16

Given: (3 × 16) ÷ 8 + 124 ÷ 2 – 64 ÷ (2 × 4) = 84

After interchanging the numbers we get;

⇒ (3 × 8) ÷ 16 + 124 ÷ 2 – 64 ÷ (2 × 4) = 84

⇒ 24 ÷ 16 + 124 ÷ 2 – 64 ÷ 8 = 84

⇒ 1.5 + 62 – 8 = 84

⇒ 63.5 – 8 = 84

⇒ 55.5 ≠ 84

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 4) 64 and 124

Given: (3 × 16) ÷ 8 + 124 ÷ 2 – 64 ÷ (2 × 4) = 84

After interchanging the numbers we get;

⇒ (3 × 16) ÷ 8 + 64÷ 2 – 124 ÷ (2 × 4) = 84

⇒ 48 ÷ 8 + 64÷ 2 – 124 ÷ 8 = 84

⇒ 6 + 32 – 15.5 = 84

⇒ 38 – 15.5 = 84

⇒ 22.5 ≠ 84

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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Question 873

SSC Stenographer 2023• 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:

No river is a sea.

Some rivers are lakes.

All rivers are ponds.

Conclusions:

I. Some lakes are seas.

II. Some ponds are seas.

III. Some lakes are ponds.

AOption (a)
All the conclusions follow
BOption (b)
Only conclusions II and III follow
COption (c)
Only conclusion III follows
DOption (d)
Only conclusions I and III follow

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Correct answer

Only conclusion III follows

Why this answer is correct

Given

Statements:

No river is a sea.

Some rivers are lakes.

All rivers are ponds.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statement is:

Conclusions:

I. Some lakes are seas - False (Because, No definite relation given between lakes and seas, so it can be possible).

II. Some ponds are seas - False (Because, No definite relation given between ponds and seas, so it can be possible).

III. Some lakes are ponds - True (Because, some river are lakes and all rivers are ponds, so, the part of lakes which is river is also ponds).

So, Only conclusion III follows

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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Question 874

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

14^th Feb 2022 was Monday. What day of the week on was 14^th Feb 2020?

AOption (a)
Friday
BOption (b)
Thursday
COption (c)
Wednesday
DOption (d)
Saturday

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Correct answer

Friday

Why this answer is correct

Given: 14^th Feb 2022 was Monday.

Now, 2020 to 2022 = 2 Years.

In 2 years, 1 Leap year and 1 ordinary years.

Total odd days from 14^th Feb 2020 to 14^th Feb 2022 = (1 × 2) + (1 × 1) = 2 + 1 = 3 days.

So, 14^th Feb 2020 was = Monday - 3 = Friday.

Hence, the correct option is "Option 1".

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Question 875

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

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

191, 534, 318, 443, ?

AOption (a)
248
BOption (b)
420
COption (c)
379
DOption (d)
413

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Correct answer

379

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

So, '379' is the missing number in the given series.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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Question 876

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Anurag and Bhavna started driving from the same point. Anurag drove North for 11 km, then turns right and covers 13 km. Bhavna goes West and covers 15 km, then turns right and covers 11 km. How far apart are they from each other in a straight line?

AOption (a)
50 km
BOption (b)
52 km
COption (c)
28 km
DOption (d)
26 km

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Correct answer

28 km

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Anurag and Bhavna started driving from the same point.

Anurag drove North for 11 km,

then turns right and covers 13 km.

Bhavna goes West and covers 15 km,

then turns right and covers 11 km

So, they are 28km away from each other in a straight line.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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Question 877

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

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

147 : 3 :: 343 : 7 :: ? : 9

AOption (a)
441
BOption (b)
426
COption (c)
432
DOption (d)
388

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Correct answer

441

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: 2^nd number × 49 = 1^st number.

Now,

For, 147 : 3

⇒ 3 × 49 = 147

For, 343 : 7

⇒ 7 × 49 = 343

Similarly, for ? : 9

⇒ 9 × 49 = 441

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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Question 878

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Which figure should replace the question mark (?) in the following series to continue the pattern?

AOption (a)
BOption (b)
COption (c)
DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

In this, two logic are following in alternate figure.

Step I:

Step II:

Step III:

Step IV:

So, the complete series will be:

So, 'Option 3' will replace the question mark.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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Question 879

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

AOption (a)
BOption (b)
COption (c)
DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Why this answer is correct

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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Question 880

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

AOption (a)
BOption (b)
COption (c)
DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Why this answer is correct

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

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