Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the letter-cluster that is different. Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.
MOP
To find the letter-cluster that is different, we need to analyze the pattern or rule that applies to each of the given options: TVX, HJL, MOP, and NPR.
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Pattern Recognition: We will examine the difference between the positions of the letters in each cluster according to their respective positions in the English alphabet.
- The positions are: T (20), V (22), X (24); H (8), J (10), L (12); M (13), O (15), P (16); N (14), P (16), R (18).
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Identify Logical Consistency: We will calculate the differences between consecutive letters in each cluster:
- TVX: Difference = 22 - 20 = 2 and 24 - 22 = 2.
- HJL: Difference = 10 - 8 = 2 and 12 - 10 = 2.
- MOP: Difference = 15 - 13 = 2 and 16 - 15 = 1.
- NPR: Difference = 16 - 14 = 2 and 18 - 16 = 2.
The letter-clusters TVX, HJL, and NPR all demonstrate consistent differences of 2 between each consecutive letter.
However, MOP shows differences of 2 and 1, which breaks the pattern of consistent differences of 2. Thus, it is different from the others.
- Conclusion: The cluster MOP is the odd one out due to the inconsistency in the differences between the letters compared to the other clusters.
Important Questions from Non verbal Reasoning
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following figure series were to be continued?
Select the option in which the given figure X is embedded (i.e., contains figure X in the same form).
Select the option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded as its part (rotation is NOT allowed).
Identify the figure in the options that when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
