SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 100

SSC Stenographer - 15 Sep 2026 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q100

In the given letter series, some letters are missing. Select the correct alternative from the options provided to complete the series in a logical and consistent order.
ab _ cb _ bn _ b _ _ n _ b

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The total number of characters in the series (including blanks) is 15.
Dividing the series into 3 groups of 5 letters each:
ab _ cb / _ bn _ b / _ _ n _ b
By testing Option (A) nacabc, the pattern formed is:
abncb / abncb / abncb
The group abncb repeats continuously.
Therefore, the missing letters are nacabc.