SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 98

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 2nd August 2025 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q98

Find the appropriate word that can replace the ?. Which one of the following word logically completes the series
Select the most logical sequence: Floppy, CD, USB, Cloud

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Floppy: This was the earliest portable storage medium used in the 1970s and 1980s, with a very small capacity (in MBs).

CD: In the 1990s, CDs replaced floppies, allowing for more data storage.

USB: In the 2000s, pen drives or USB drives were introduced, offering much greater data capacity and faster speeds.

Cloud: In the current modern era, we store data directly on the internet without any physical device.

Correct Answer: Floppy, CD, USB, Cloud