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A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series:

FED, IHG, LKJ, OWM, ?

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2016 (Tier 1) Previous Year Question Paper (11-Sep-2016) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

RQP

To solve the problem, we must identify the pattern in the given series: FED, IHG, LKJ, OWM, and determine the following term.

Observe the pattern in each term:

  1. FED: Each subsequent letter is the preceding letter in the alphabet: F (E+1), E (D+1), D.
  2. IHG: I (H+1), H (G+1), G. Similar pattern as FED.
  3. LKJ: L (K+1), K (J+1), J. Continues the pattern.
  4. OWM: Breaking pattern. Starts new sequence: O, W, M.

Next step in letters:

Notice the pattern:
F to I (+3), I to L (+3), L to O (+3): With jump of 3 in the first letters.
Similarly,
E to H (+3), H to K (+3), K to M (+3). Pattern holds for second letter.
D to G (+3), G to J (+3), J to M (+3): Continues for third letter.

Determine next term starting with O (inferred from previous):
First letter: O + 3 = R
Second letter: W + 3 = Q (3 places after W is Q)
Third letter: M + 3 = P (3 places after M is P)

Therefore, the missing term in the series is: RQP

Correct answer: RQP

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