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Find the odd word/letter/number from the given alternatives.

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SSC CGL 2016 (Tier 1) Previous Year Question Paper (11-Sep-2016) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

FQMV

The correct answer is FQMV. This question tests your ability to identify patterns in letter sequences. Let's analyze each option:

  • POCG: P (+3) O (+3) C (+3) G. This sequence follows a consistent pattern of adding 3 to the alphabetical position of each letter.
  • KLIZ: K (+3) L (+3) I (+3) Z. This sequence also follows the same pattern of adding 3 to each letter's position.
  • BUDX: B (+3) U (+3) D (+3) X. This sequence, too, demonstrates the same pattern.
  • FQMV: F (+6) Q (+5) M (+4) V. This sequence shows a different pattern, incrementing by a decreasing value (6, 5, 4). The other three options share a consistent pattern of adding 3.

Therefore, FQMV is the odd one out because it doesn't adhere to the same pattern as the other three options. The other options all exhibit a consistent increment of 3 in their letter positions within the alphabet. This consistent increment differentiates them from FQMV, which follows a pattern of decreasing increments. The ability to discern these patterns is crucial to solving such types of questions effectively. Understanding the alphabetical order and being able to identify arithmetic patterns within sequences is key to identifying the odd-one-out.

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