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Each of the letters in the word UNIVERSAL is arranged in alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter that is second from the left and the one that is fifth from the right in the new letter-cluster formed?

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Paper 1 Question Paper (19-Jan-2026)
The correct answer is

8

Step 1: Arrange UNIVERSAL alphabetically → A, E, I, L, N, R, S, U, V (9 letters).

Step 2: 2nd from the left = E; 5th from the right = 9 − 5 + 1 = 5th from the left = N.

Step 3: Letters strictly between E and N in the English alphabet: F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M → 8 letters.

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