SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 71

SSC Stenographer - 10 Sep 2026 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q71

Complete the following series: Z, Y, X, W, ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The given series follows a pattern where each subsequent letter decreases by 1 in English alphabetical order:
• Z (26) − 1 = Y (25)
• Y (25) − 1 = X (24)
• X (24) − 1 = W (23)
• W (23) − 1 = V (22)
Hence, the next letter in the series is V.