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If 'red' is called 'green', 'green' is called 'yellow', 'yellow' is called 'white' and 'white' is called 'pink', then what is the color of peas?

This question was previously asked in
SSC Stenographer 2018 Previous Year Paper (08-Feb-2019) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

Yellow

Solving the Color Coding Riddle

This question is a type of riddle or word puzzle based on a simple substitution cipher for colors. We are given a set of rules about what each color name is called in this specific context. The goal is to find the coded name for the actual color of peas.

Understanding the Color Coding Rules

The rules provided are:

  • 'red' is called 'green'
  • 'green' is called 'yellow'
  • 'yellow' is called 'white'
  • 'white' is called 'pink'

These rules mean that whenever we encounter the name of a color on the left side of the rule, we should replace it with the name on the right side. For example, if something is actually red, we refer to it as 'green'. If something is actually green, we refer to it as 'yellow', and so on.

Identifying the Real Color of Peas

First, we need to know the standard, real-world color of peas. Peas are commonly known to be green.

Applying the Coding to the Color of Peas

Now we apply the given coding rules to the real color of peas. The real color is 'green'. We look at the rules to see what 'green' is called in this system.

According to the rules:

Real Color Name Is Called Coded Color Name
red green
green yellow
yellow white
white pink

We see that 'green' is called 'yellow'. Therefore, in this coded language, the color of peas (which are actually green) is referred to as 'yellow'.

Conclusion on the Color of Peas

Based on the provided color coding system, the color of peas is called 'yellow'. This is a straightforward application of the given substitution rules.

Revision Table: Key Concepts

Concept Explanation Relevance to Problem
Color Coding Assigning new names or values to standard colors based on specific rules. The core mechanism of the question.
Substitution Riddle A puzzle where words are replaced by others based on a defined pattern. The type of problem presented.
Real-World Knowledge Knowing the actual color of common objects (like peas). Necessary first step before applying the coding.

Additional Information on Logic Puzzles

This type of question is a simple form of a logic puzzle. Logic puzzles often require you to follow a set of rules or conditions to arrive at a conclusion. In this case, the rule is a direct substitution. Other logic puzzles might involve:

  • Conditional statements (If X happens, then Y happens).
  • Ordering or sequencing items based on clues.
  • Matching items from different categories (e.g., people, professions, cities) using deductive reasoning.

The key to solving such puzzles is to carefully read and understand the rules given and apply them precisely, without bringing in external information unless required (like knowing the color of peas). Always identify what is being asked (the coded color, not the real color) and use the rules to find the answer.

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