SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 70

SSC Stenographer - 10 Sep 2026 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q70

12-144, 17-289, 15-195, 21-441 - which is the odd pair?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The pattern followed in the given pairs is that the second number is the square of the first number:
• 12 : 122 = 144
• 17 : 172 = 289
• 21 : 212 = 441
• 15 : 152 = 225 ≠ 195
Therefore, 15-195 is the odd pair.