SSC CGL (Prelims) General: Alphabetical Order questions with solutions

Q1. If the letters of the word MARKET are arranged alphabetically, how many letters remain in the same position?

1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. None

Answer: One

MARKET arranged alphabetically becomes AEKMRT. Comparing with MARKET, only the letter K remains in the same position. So, one letter remains unchanged.

Q2. Which letter lies between the 3rd and 4th letters of the word below if arranged in English alphabetical order? WORD

1. X
2. F
3. O
4. R

Answer: X

The letters of WORD in alphabetical order are D, O, R, W. The 3rd and 4th letters are R and W, and the letter between them in the English alphabet is X.