Reasoning - MOST IMPORTANT SSC Stenographer Previous Year Questions

Statement: Pollution is increasing rapidly in cities due to vehicles and industrial waste.

Conclusions:
I. Steps must be taken to control pollution sources.
II. Vehicles and industries must be banned.

Study the address given in the question carefully. Identify the option that matches it exactly.

Reference Entry:
Ms. Pooja Yadav - 1st January 2024 - Jaipur

Study the address given in the question carefully. Identify the option that matches it exactly.

Question Address: Mr. Aman Kapoor, Flat No. 204, Tower B, Lake View Residency, Sector 137, Noida - 201305, Uttar Pradesh

Study the address given in the question carefully. Identify the option that matches it exactly.

Reference Entry:
Mr. Sanjay Mathur - 3rd April 2022 - Hyderabad

Following the death of a woman trekker in the forest of city X, the Forest Department has stepped up vigil to control trespassing into forest areas. The Forest Department has begun posting staff at the check-post at the entry of the forest. The check-post will be manned from dawn to dusk. The reasoning in the Forest Department's decision to be very vigilant about people trespassing into the forest is most vulnerable to criticism on the grounds that this decision:

3D printing cannot utilize the benefit of mass production. Producing one item takes a lot of time and if more 3D printers are installed, the cost of purchase would diminish the benefit of bulk production. However, many consider 3D printers as the future of producing unique items. Which of the following most supports the claim that 3D printing would be successful in future for producing unique items?

Robert finds that when he's excited about a new idea, he tends to interrupt others and speak rapidly, which sometimes alienates his audience. What aspect of emotional intelligence does this highlight?

Statement: Due to intense fog, more than 50 flights were delayed or cancelled in the capital city.

Inferences:
I. Weather conditions affect air travel operations.
II. The city lacks proper runway lighting systems.

These questions are based on the following information given below. Each of the seven persons - Aravind, Kranthi, Sunil, Rajesh, Kapil, Lala and Thomas - is of a different profession among lawyer, doctor, engineer, professor, scientist, journalist and architect. We also have the following information about them.

• Either Aravind or Sunil is the doctor.
• Neither Sunil nor Lala is the engineer.
• Kranthi is either the lawyer or the professor.
• Rajesh is the scientist.
• Kapil is either the architect or the lawyer.
• Thomas is either the doctor or the architect.
  Lala is the ________.

A word and number arrangement machine, when given an input line of words and numbers, rearranges them following a particular rule in each step. The following is an illustration of an input and its rearrangement:
Input: quit 44 69 jelly 75 ankle 38 sensor bear 83
Step I: 83 quit 44 69 jelly 75 38 sensor bear ankle
Step II: 75 83 quit 44 69 jelly 38 sensor ankle bear
Step III: 69 75 83 quit 44 38 sensor ankle bear jelly
Step IV: 44 69 75 83 38 sensor ankle bear jelly quit
Step V: 38 44 69 75 83 ankle bear jelly quit sensor
Step V is the last step of the arrangement for the above input.

Input for the questions: "cake 49 aid 24 81 village 12 base pink 33 jungle 51 77 tissue".
Which of the following would be the last but one step of the given input?

Study the address given in the question carefully. Identify the option that matches it exactly.

Question Address: Ms. Farah Siddiqui, D-110, Sunrise Apartments, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow - 226010, Uttar Pradesh.

Read the situation and choose the best judgment:
You notice a close friend has shared a post on social media containing information that you know, from reliable sources, is factually incorrect and could potentially spread harmful misinformation to others. Your friend likely shared it believing it to be true.
Question: Given this situation, which of the following is the most ethical and responsible action?

Criteria to be selected as an Office Clerk in an organization (as on 01-01-2024):

• Must be a graduate in any discipline with at least 60% marks.
• Age must be between 21 and 28 years.
• Must have basic computer knowledge certificate.
• Must have at least 1 year of office experience.

Special Condition:
If the candidate fulfills all conditions except experience, but has scored 70% in graduation, refer to Senior HR.

Case: Ravi is 24 years old and holds a B.A. degree with 70% marks. He has a computer certificate but no office experience.
What should be done in Ravi's case?

Instruction: Examine the statement and determine which assumptions are logically implied or necessary for the statement to hold true.
Statement: Schools should teach financial literacy to prepare students for adulthood.

Assumption I: Financial literacy equips students for adult responsibilities.
Assumption II: Some students lack financial knowledge.
Assumption III: Financial literacy guarantees financial success.

Determine whether the data is sufficient to answer:
Who is the tallest among A, B, and C?
(i) A > B
(ii) B ≥ C

Determine whether the data is sufficient to answer:
Who scored the highest among P and Q?
(i) P scored more than R.
(ii) Q scored more than R.

Vegetable prices have suddenly gone up in the market. What is the likely cause?

Four people - Riya, Sohan, Meena, and Arun - visited four different cities on May 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th. Arun did not go on the 3rd or 6th. Meena visited before Arun. Riya did not go on the 9th. Riya visited on the 3rd. Meena did not go on the 9th. Who went on the 6th?

An electronics company increased production by 20% but sales rose only 5%. Inventory levels doubled. What is the best inference?

A bus service reduced fare by 15% and passengers increased by 20%. Which inference is correct?