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Question

Each of the following pairs of words hides a number, based on which you can arrange them in ascending order. Pick the correct answer:
I. Cloth reel
J. Silent wonder
K. Good tone
L. Bronze rod

The correct answer is
L, K, J, I

Word Pairs Decoding for Ascending Order

This puzzle requires arranging word pairs based on a hidden numerical value derived from the words themselves. The goal is to find the logic connecting words to numbers and then order them.

Hidden Numbers Identification Logic

The hidden number, denoted as $N$, for each pair is determined using a two-step criterion:

  • Primary Criterion: The total count of the letter 'e' ($n_e$) within the given phrase.
  • Secondary Criterion (Tie-breaker): If the counts ($n_e$) are equal, the position index ($p_e$) of the first occurrence of the letter 'e' is used.

The arrangement must be in ascending order, first by $n_e$, then by $p_e$.

Word Pair Analysis Table

PairWordsCount of 'e' ($n_e$)Position of First 'e' ($p_e$)Derived Number (N)
ICloth reel272
JSilent wonder242
KGood tone181
LBronze rod151

Ascending Order Arrangement Steps

Step 1: Grouping by $n_e$

  • Pairs with $n_e = 1$: L (Bronze rod), K (Good tone).
  • Pairs with $n_e = 2$: J (Silent wonder), I (Cloth reel).

The ascending order of $n_e$ places the group {L, K} before {J, I}.

Step 2: Secondary Sort using $p_e$ (Tie-breaker)

  • For the $n_e = 1$ group: L has $p_e = 5$, K has $p_e = 8$. Since $5 < 8$, L precedes K. Sorted order: L, K.
  • For the $n_e = 2$ group: J has $p_e = 4$, I has $p_e = 7$. Since $4 < 7$, J precedes I. Sorted order: J, I.

Step 3: Final Arrangement

Combining the sorted groups according to the ascending logic ($n_e$ then $p_e$) results in the final sequence: L, K, J, I.

Final Conclusion

The word pairs arranged correctly in ascending order are L, K, J, I.

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Important Questions from Alphabet or Word Test (Notes)

  1. Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary:
    (A). SEARCH
    (B). SEWAGE
    (C.) SECURE
    (D). SETTLE
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  2. Refer to the following letter series and answer the question. 
    (Left) C H T M L K N B P G Q D V W R A X Z F Y E S (Right) 
    How many unique vowels are there in the above series? (Each vowel counted only once regardless of repetition.)

  3. This question is based on the words given below. 
    IRE AWE DAY FUR 
    In each of the words, each vowel is changed to the second letter preceding it in the English alphabetical order, and each consonant is changed to the letter immediately following it in the English alphabetical order. In how many letter-clusters thus formed will no vowel appear?

  4. Find the next term in given series.
    CONSERVATION, SERVAT, ONSERVATIO, ERVA, ?
  5. This question is based on the following words. 

    (Left) ONE TWO BEN MUG (Right) 

    If 'C' is added before each word, which of these words will form meaningful English word(s)?

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