SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 143

SSC Stenographer - 10 Sep 2026 - Shift 3 • English • Q143

The following sentence has two blanks. Choose the most suitable set of prepositions from the given options to fill in the blanks and complete the sentence meaningfully:
He is _____ doubt the perfect candidate _____ this job.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: without, for
Explanation
• Without doubt is a fixed idiomatic phrase meaning 'certainly' or 'indisputably'.
• The noun candidate takes the preposition for when referring to a post, position, or job (e.g., a candidate for the post).
Quick Tip: Remember the standard collocations: 'without doubt' / 'no doubt' (expressing certainty) and 'candidate for' (designating the role or position applied for).