SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 82

SSC Stenographer - 15 Sep 2026 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q82

Read the question carefully and choose the most appropriate option.
If you realize during an examination that you are running out of time and several questions are still unanswered, the most appropriate action would be:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

When faced with a time crunch during an examination, the best and most rational approach is to:
• Stay calm: Panicking leads to silly mistakes and loss of focus.
• Prioritize: Quick identification and careful solving of easier, familiar questions ensure guaranteed marks in the remaining time.
• Avoid negative impacts: Guessing randomly (Option A), cheating (Option C), or complaining (Option D) are harmful, unethical, and counterproductive.
Therefore, the most appropriate action is to stay calm and attempt easier remaining questions carefully while managing time effectively.