SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 47

SSC CHSL - 17 Nov 2025 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q47

Identify the next term in the following sequence of letter clusters.
ADGJ, CFIL, EHKN, ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Series: ADGJ, CFIL, EHKN, ?

examine the sequence letter by letter.

First letters:

A →C → E

Positions in alphabet: A(1), C(3), E(5)

Pattern: +2 each time.

Next: E(5) + 2 = G(7)

Second letters:

D → F →H

Positions: D(4), F(6), H(8)

Pattern: +2 each time.

Next: H(8) + 2 =J(10)

Third letters:

G → I → K

Positions: G(7), I(9), K(11)

Pattern: +2 each time.

Next: K(11) + 2 = M(13)

Fourth letters:

J → L → N

Positions: J(10), L(12), N(14)

Pattern: +2 each time.

Next: N(14) + 2 = P(16)

So, the missing term is GJMP

Hence, the correct answer is option (1).