SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 45

SSC CHSL - 17 Nov 2025 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q45

Which letter cluster will come next to the series? ZC, WF, SI, NL, ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Letter Cluster in the Series: ZC, WF, SI, NL, ?

First letters pattern:

Z (26th), W (23rd), S (19th), N (14th).

The positions decrease as follows:

26 → 23 (−3)

23 → 19 (−4)

19 → 14 (−5)

Following the pattern, the next step is:

14 − 6 = 8 → H.

Second letters pattern:

C (3rd), F (6th), I (9th), L (12th).

The positions increase as follows:

3 → 6 (+3)

6 → 9 (+3)

9 → 12 (+3)

Following the pattern, the next step is:

12 + 3 = 15 → O.

So, the next cluster is HO.

Hence, the correct answer is option (1).