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If SNAKE is written as RMZJD, how is ZEBRA written.

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

Coding Pattern Analysis

The question asks to find the coding pattern used to write SNAKE as RMZJD and apply it to find the code for ZEBRA.

  • Compare the letters of SNAKE with RMZJD:
    • S (19th letter) $\rightarrow$ R (18th letter) = -1
    • N (14th letter) $\rightarrow$ M (13th letter) = -1
    • A (1st letter) $\rightarrow$ Z (26th letter) = -1 (wrapping around)
    • K (11th letter) $\rightarrow$ J (10th letter) = -1
    • E (5th letter) $\rightarrow$ D (4th letter) = -1
  • The pattern is a consistent backward shift of 1 position for each letter in the alphabet.

Applying Coding Pattern to ZEBRA

Apply the same backward shift of 1 position to each letter of ZEBRA:

  • Z (26th letter) $\rightarrow$ Y (25th letter) = -1
  • E (5th letter) $\rightarrow$ D (4th letter) = -1
  • B (2nd letter) $\rightarrow$ A (1st letter) = -1
  • R (18th letter) $\rightarrow$ Q (17th letter) = -1
  • A (1st letter) $\rightarrow$ Z (26th letter) = -1 (wrapping around)

Therefore, ZEBRA is written as YDAQZ.

The correct option is YDAQZ.

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