SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 97

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 24th July 2025 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q97

Find the appropriate word that can replace the ?. Which one of the following word logically completes the series
Select the most logical sequence: Chalk, Pencil, Pen, Keyboard

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Chalk: This is the oldest medium used for writing on slates or blackboards.

Pencil: Chalk was followed by pencils made of graphite and wood, making it easier to write on paper.

Pen: Pencils were followed by ink pens for more permanent writing.

Keyboard: This is a modern digital medium for writing, which evolved from the typewriter to become the primary input tool for computers and mobile phones.

This sequence goes from past to present:

Chalk → Pencil → Pen → Keyboard

Therefore, the most logical sequence is 'chalk, pencil, pen, keyboard.'