SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 97

Count the number of sides of the outer and inner geometric shapes in each figure:
• Figure (a): Outer = 5 sides (Pentagon), Inner = 6 sides (Hexagon) → Inner = Outer + 1
• Figure (b): Outer = 4 sides (Square/Diamond), Inner = 3 sides (Triangle) → Inner = Outer − 1
• Figure (c): Outer = 3 sides (Triangle), Inner = 4 sides (Square) → Inner = Outer + 1
• Figure (d): Outer = 4 sides (Square), Inner = 5 sides (Pentagon) → Inner = Outer + 1
• Figure (e): Outer = 5 sides (Pentagon), Inner = 6 sides (Hexagon) → Inner = Outer + 1
In all figures except (b), the inner shape has one more side than the outer shape. In figure (b), the inner shape has one less side.
Therefore, figure (b) does not belong to the group.