SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 86

SSC Stenographer - 11 Sep 2026 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q86

In the following question, a series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct term to complete the sequence.
JAK, KBL, LCM, MDN, ?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Observe the pattern followed by each letter position across the terms:
• First letter: J (+1) → K (+1) → L (+1) → M (+1) → N
• Second letter: A (+1) → B (+1) → C (+1) → D (+1) → E
• Third letter: K (+1) → L (+1) → M (+1) → N (+1) → O
Combining these letters gives the next term: NEO.
Therefore, the correct option is (B).