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SSC Stenographer 2023 Official Paper (Held On: 13 Oct, 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·General Intelligence & Reasoning
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Question 941

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.

B _ V _ _ T _ G B T _ G _ _ V G

  1. AOption (a)

    T G B V V B T

  2. BOption (b)

    T G G B V B G

  3. COption (c)

    G T B V V B G

  4. DOption (d)

    T G B V G V B

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

T G B V V B T

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Option 1) T G B V V B T

B T V G / B T V G / B T V G / B T V G  → Follows pattern of BTVG .

Option 2) T G G B V B G

B T V G / G T B G / B T V G / B G V G → Does not follow pattern.

Option 3) G T B V V B G

B G V T / B T V G / B T V G / B G V G → Does not follow pattern.

Option 4) T G B V G V B

B T V G B T V G B T G G V B V G → Does not follow pattern.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

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Question 942

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.

B _ _ CM_ NDC _ BN _ _ M _ _ DCM

  1. AOption (a)

    DNBMDCBN

  2. BOption (b)

    NDBMCDBN

  3. COption (c)

    NDBMDCBN

  4. DOption (d)

    NDBMCDNB

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

NDBMDCBN

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Option 1) DNBMDCBN

B D N C M / B N D C M / B N D C M / B N D C M  → Does not follow pattern.

Option 2) NDBMCDBN

B N D C M B N D C M B N C D M B N D C M → Does not follow pattern.

Option 3) NDBMDCBN

B N D C M / B N D C M / B N D C M / B N D C M  → Follows pattern of BNDCM.

Option 4) NDBMCDNB

B N D C M B N D C M B N C D M N B D C M  → Does not follow pattern.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

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Question 943

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

If ‘+’ means ‘−’, ‘−’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’ and ‘÷’ means ‘+’, what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation?

62 ÷ 12 × 3 - 8 + 5 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    89

  2. BOption (b)

    94

  3. COption (c)

    87

  4. DOption (d)

    99

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

89

Why this answer is correct

Given Equation: 62 ÷ 12 × 3 - 8 + 5 = ?

BODMAS Rule:

Decoding the given information:

Symbol+-×÷
Meaning-×÷+

 

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

⇒ 62 + 12 ÷ 3 × 8 - 5 = ?

⇒ 62 + 4 × 8 - 5 = ?

⇒ 62 + 32 - 5 = ?

⇒ 94 - 5 = 89.

Hence, the correct option is "Option 1".

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Question 944

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

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

131, 133, 181, ?, 239

  1. AOption (a)

    229

  2. BOption (b)

    193

  3. COption (c)

    185

  4. DOption (d)

    183

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

183

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

So, '183' will come in place of question mark.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

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Question 945

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.)

Taj Mahal : India :: Statue of Liberty : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    England

  2. BOption (b)

    Africa

  3. COption (c)

    United States of America

  4. DOption (d)

    Australia

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

United States of America

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is: The first word is a famous monument located in the country denoted by the second word.

Here,

Taj Mahal : India → India is the country where Taj Mahal is located.

Similarly,

Statue of Liberty : ? → United States of America is the country where Statue of Liberty is located.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

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Question 946

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.

  1. Logwood
  2. Logarithm
  3. Logically
  4. Logophile
  5. Logistic
  6. Logotype
  1. AOption (a)

    2, 5, 3, 4, 6, 1

  2. BOption (b)

    2, 3, 5, 1, 4, 6

  3. COption (c)

    2, 3, 5, 4, 6, 1

  4. DOption (d)

    2, 5, 3, 6, 1, 4

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

2, 3, 5, 4, 6, 1

Why this answer is correct

The correct dictionary order of the given words is:

  1. Logarithm
  2. Logically
  3. Logistic
  4. Logophile
  5. Logotype
  6. Logwood

So, The correct order is 2, 3, 5, 4, 6, 1.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

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Question 947

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

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

18, 21, 27, 36, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    45

  2. BOption (b)

    54

  3. COption (c)

    48

  4. DOption (d)

    51

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

48

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

So, 48 will replace the question mark.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

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Question 948

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

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

SWBM, OSXI, ?, GKPA, CGLW

  1. AOption (a)

    KOTF

  2. BOption (b)

    KOTE

  3. COption (c)

    KOTD

  4. DOption (d)

    KOUE

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

KOTE

Why this answer is correct

The position and positional values of English Alphabets are as follows:

The logic followed here is:

So, KOTE  will replace the question mark.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

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Question 949

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

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

  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 image embedded in given figure is as shown below

Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

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Question 950

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fifth 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.

35 ∶ 1225 ∶∶ 55 ∶ 3025 ∶∶ 75 ∶ ?

  1. AOption (a)

    6656

  2. BOption (b)

    8725

  3. COption (c)

    5525

  4. DOption (d)

    5625

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

5625

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is: Second number is the square of first number.

Given: 35 ∶ 1225 ∶∶ 55 ∶ 3025 ∶∶ 75 ∶ ?  

For, 35 : 1225

(35)2 = 35 × 35

35 × 35 = 1225

1225 = Second number.

For, 55 : 3025

(55)2 = 55 × 55

55 × 55 = 3025

3025 = Second number.

Similarly, 75 : ?

(75)2 = 75 × 75

75 × 75 = 5625

So, 5625 will replace the question mark.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

SSC Stenographer 2023 Official Paper (Held On: 13 Oct, 2023 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)·General Intelligence & Reasoning
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Question 951

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.

  1. Legerity
  2. Legitimate
  3. Legislation
  4. Legendary
  5. Legalist
  6. Legging
  1. AOption (a)

    5, 4, 6, 2, 1, 3 

  2. BOption (b)

    5, 4, 1, 6, 3, 2

  3. COption (c)

    5, 4, 6, 3, 1, 2

  4. DOption (d)

    5, 4, 1, 2, 6, 3

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

5, 4, 1, 6, 3, 2

Why this answer is correct

The correct order as per the English dictionary is shown below,

5) Legalist

4) Legendary

1) Legerity

6) Legging

3) Legislation

2) Legitimate

Hence, the correct answer is "5, 4, 1, 6, 3, 2".

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Question 952

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace ‘A’ and balance the following equation.

52 A 12 A 15 A 3 A 6 A 5 A 15

  1. AOption (a)

    ̶ , +, ÷, ×, =, +

  2. BOption (b)

    -, +, ÷, =, ×, +

  3. COption (c)

    ̶ , +, ×, =, ÷, +

  4. DOption (d)

    +,  ̶ , ÷, ×, =, +

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

-, +, ÷, =, ×, +

Why this answer is correct

Let's check each option,

1)  ̶ , +, ÷, ×, =, +

→ 52 - 12 + 15 ÷ 3 × 6 = 5 + 15

→ 52 - 12 + 5 × 6 = 5 + 15

→ 52 - 12 + 30 = 5 + 15

→ 82 - 12 = 20

→ 70 ≠ 20

→ LHS ≠ RHS

2) -, +, ÷, =, ×, +

→ 52 - 12 + 15 ÷ 3 = 6 × 5 + 15

→ 52 - 12 + 5 = 6 × 5 + 15

→ 52 - 12 + 5 = 30 + 15

→ 57 - 12 = 45

→ 45 = 45

→ LHS = RHS ⇒ Satisfies the equation

3)  ̶ , +, ×, =, ÷, +

→ 52 - 12 + 15 × 3 = 6 ÷ 5 + 15

→ 52 - 12 + 15 × 3 = 6/5 + 15

→ 52 - 12 + 45 = 6/5 + 15

→ 97 - 12 = 81/5

→ 85 ≠ 81/5

→ LHS ≠ RHS

4) +,  ̶ , ÷, ×, =, +

→ 52 + 12 - 15 ÷ 3 × 6 = 5 + 15

→ 52 + 12 - 5 × 6 = 5 + 15

→ 52 + 12 - 30 = 5 + 15

→ 64 - 30 = 20

→ 34 ≠ 20

→ LHS ≠ RHS

Hence, the correct answer is " -, +, ÷, =, ×, +".

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Question 953

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Eight girls - L, M, N, O, P, Q, R and S - were seated in two rows, one facing the north, the other facing the south.

Each row had only four chairs. There is equal distance between adjacent persons.

Each person in a row faces another person from the other row. Q and P were diagonally opposite to each other. M was opposite to P. R was to the immediate right of L. S was second to the right of M. N was at one of the extreme ends of the row. Who among the following girls was sitting opposite to O?

  1. AOption (a)

    R

  2. BOption (b)

    N

  3. COption (c)

    S

  4. DOption (d)

    L

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

R

Why this answer is correct

Given: Eight girls - L, M, N, O, P, Q, R and S - were seated in two rows, one facing the north, the other facing the south.

Each row had only four chairs. There is equal distance between adjacent persons.

Each person in a row faces another person from the other row.

  1. S was second to the right of M.

  2. M was opposite to P.

  3. Q and P were diagonally opposite to each other.

4) N was at one of the extreme ends of the row.

5) R was to the immediate right of L.

And, O will sit on the remaining place.

So, 'R' was sitting opposite to O.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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Question 954

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

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

52, 69, 86, 103, ?, 137

  1. AOption (a)

    123

  2. BOption (b)

    109

  3. COption (c)

    120

  4. DOption (d)

    112

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

120

Why this answer is correct

The pattern followed here is,

Hence, the correct answer is "120".

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Question 955

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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 keys are locks.

All locks are handles.

Conclusions:

I. Some locks are keys.

II. Some handles are keys.

  1. AOption (a)

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Only conclusion I follows

  3. COption (c)

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Both conclusions I and II follow

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Both conclusions I and II follow

Why this answer is correct

The least possible venn diagram is shown below,

Conclusions:

I. Some locks are keys → Follows (Because all keys are locks).

II. Some handles are keys → Follows (Because all keys are locks and all locks are handles).

Hence, the correct answer is "Both conclusions I and II follow".

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Question 956

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

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

BLRW, DMUX, FNXY, ?, JPDA

  1. AOption (a)

    HOAZ

  2. BOption (b)

    HAZO

  3. COption (c)

    HOAX

  4. DOption (d)

    HAYO

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

HOAZ

Why this answer is correct

The pattern followed here is,

Hence, the correct answer is "HOAZ".

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Question 957

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & 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 the fourth number is related to the third number.

100 : 45 :: 200 : 70 : 300 : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    105

  2. BOption (b)

    98

  3. COption (c)

    200

  4. DOption (d)

    95

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

95

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is,

Logic: First number = (Second Number) × 4 - 80

100: 45

→ 100 = 45 × 4 - 80

→ 100 = 180 - 80

200: 70

→ 200 = 70 × 4 - 80

→ 200 = 280 - 80

Similarly,

300 : ?

→ 300 = ? × 4 - 80

→ 380 = ? × 4

→ 95 = ?

Hence, the correct answer is "95".

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Question 958

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

The length and breadth of a hall are 16 m and 13 m, respectively. A dog runs along all four walls once to catch the bone. How much total distance does the dog cover?

  1. AOption (a)

    32 m

  2. BOption (b)

    29 m

  3. COption (c)

    58 m

  4. DOption (d)

    42 m

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

58 m

Why this answer is correct

Given: The length and breadth of a hall are 16 m and 13 m, respectively.

 

A dog runs along all four walls once to catch the bone.

So, the total distance covered by dog = 16 + 13 + 16 + 13 = 58m.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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Question 959

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

If '+' means '−', '–' means '÷', '÷' means '+', '×' means '−', then what is the value of the following expression?

33 + 14 – 2 × 17 ÷ 71 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    90

  2. BOption (b)

    80

  3. COption (c)

    70

  4. DOption (d)

    100

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

80

Why this answer is correct

Sign+-÷×
Means-÷+-

After changing the signs, we get,

→ 33 - 14 ÷ 2 - 17 + 71 =?

→ 33 - 7 - 17 + 71 =?

→ 104 - 7 - 17 =?

→ 80 =?

Hence, the correct answer is "80".

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Question 960

SSC Stenographer 2023• General Intelligence & Reasoning

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

73, 70, 64, 55, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    42

  2. BOption (b)

    46

  3. COption (c)

    43

  4. DOption (d)

    45

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

43

Why this answer is correct

The pattern followed here is,

Hence, the correct answer is "43".

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