SSC GD 2026 PYQ — Question 16

SSC GD Constable - 28 April 2026 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q16

Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and fourth number is related to third number.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)
14 : 1728 :: 19 : 4913 :: 29 : ?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Just as

14 : 1728

14 − 2 = 12, and 12³ = 1728

and

19 : 4913

19 − 2 = 17, and 17³ = 4913

similarly

29 : ?

29 − 2 = 27

27³ = 19683