Find the missing term: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the missing term: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
A. 30
B. 36
C. 35
D. 49
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
These are consecutive perfect squares: 1²=1, 2²=4, 3²=9, 4²=16, 5²=25, so next is 6²=36.

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A. 50
B. 64
C. 54
D. 56

Correct Answer: Option D


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