SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 90

SSC Stenographer - 11 Sep 2026 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q90

Given below is a pair of related words. Analyze their relationship and then select the option that contains a pair of words exhibiting a similar logical or conceptual connection.
Optimist : Hope :: Pessimist : ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

An Optimist is characterized by a feeling of Hope.
Similarly, a Pessimist is characterized by a feeling of Despair.
Therefore, the correct word is Despair.