SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 34

SSC CHSL - 17 Nov 2025 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q34

Which of the following should be the next term in the given series?
B59, D61, F67, H71, ?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Series: B59, D61, F67, H71, ?
B(2) → D(4) → F(6) → H(8) → ?
2 → 4 → 6 → 8 → 10
The tenth letter is J.
Analyze the number pattern:
59, 61, 67, 71, ?
All the numbers are consecutive prime numbers, starting from 59.
Therefore, the next prime number after 71 is 73.
Hence, the correct answer is Option (2).