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In a certain code language, ‘FOREST’ is written as ‘GUSITU’, and ‘MANGROVE’ is written as ‘NEOHSUWI’. How will ‘REINCARNATE’ be written in that language?

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SSC CGL 2020 (Tier-2) Statistics Previous Year Paper 3 (28-Jan-2022)
The correct answer is

SIOODESOEUI

This question asks us to decode a word based on a specific pattern observed in two given examples. We are given that 'FOREST' is coded as 'GUSITU' and 'MANGROVE' is coded as 'NEOHSUWI'. We need to find the code for 'REINCARNATE' using the same logic.

Understanding the Coding Pattern: Analyzing FOREST and MANGROVE

Let's carefully compare the letters in the original words and their corresponding coded forms to find the rule.

Analyzing Consonant Transformations

First, let's look at the consonants in the examples:

  • In FOREST, the consonants are F, R, S, T. Their codes are G, S, T, U.
  • F → G (F is the 6th letter, G is the 7th. This is a shift of $+1$).
  • R → S (R is the 18th letter, S is the 19th. This is a shift of $+1$).
  • S → T (S is the 19th letter, T is the 20th. This is a shift of $+1$).
  • T → U (T is the 20th letter, U is the 21st. This is a shift of $+1$).

Now let's check the consonants in MANGROVE:

  • In MANGROVE, the consonants are M, N, G, R, V. Their codes are N, O, H, S, W.
  • M → N (M is the 13th letter, N is the 14th. This is a shift of $+1$).
  • N → O (N is the 14th letter, O is the 15th. This is a shift of $+1$).
  • G → H (G is the 7th letter, H is the 8th. This is a shift of $+1$).
  • R → S (R is the 18th letter, S is the 19th. This is a shift of $+1$).
  • V → W (V is the 22nd letter, W is the 23rd. This is a shift of $+1$).

It appears that all consonants are shifted one step forward in the alphabet (a shift of $\text{+1}$).

Analyzing Vowel Transformations

Now let's look at the vowels in the examples:

  • In FOREST, the vowels are O, E. Their codes are U, I.
  • O → U (O is the 15th letter, U is the 21st. This is a shift of $\text{+6}$).
  • E → I (E is the 5th letter, I is the 9th. This is a shift of $\text{+4}$).

Now let's check the vowels in MANGROVE:

  • In MANGROVE, the vowels are A, O, E. Their codes are E, U, I.
  • A → E (A is the 1st letter, E is the 5th. This is a shift of $\text{+4}$).
  • O → U (O is the 15th letter, U is the 21st. This is a shift of $\text{+6}$).
  • E → I (E is the 5th letter, I is the 9th. This is a shift of $\text{+4}$).

It seems the shift for vowels depends on the specific vowel:

  • Vowel 'A' shifts by $\text{+4}$.
  • Vowel 'E' shifts by $\text{+4}$.
  • Vowel 'O' shifts by $\text{+6}$.

Based on the provided options and the need to find the code for 'REINCARNATE' which contains the vowel 'I', let's assume a pattern for 'I' might also exist with a fixed shift, similar to 'O'. If we apply the consonant and known vowel rules to 'REINCARNATE' and compare with the options, we can deduce the rule for 'I'. Let's proceed with encoding 'REINCARNATE'.

Encoding REINCARNATE using the Derived Rules

Let's apply the rules (Consonant $\text{+1}$, Vowel A/E $\text{+4}$, Vowel O $\text{+6}$) to each letter of 'REINCARNATE':

  1. R is a consonant. R $\xrightarrow{+1}$ S.
  2. E is a vowel. E $\xrightarrow{+4}$ I.
  3. I is a vowel. We need a rule for I. Let's look at the options. The third letter in 'REINCARNATE' is I. The third letter in the matching option (which we will identify later) should be its code. If we look at the option 'SIOODESOEUI', the third letter is O. Let's test if I $\xrightarrow{} $ O fits a pattern. I is the 9th letter, O is the 15th letter. The shift is $15 - 9 = \text{+6}$. This matches the shift for O! So, let's assume the rule for vowel 'I' is also $\text{+6}$. I $\xrightarrow{+6}$ O.
  4. N is a consonant. N $\xrightarrow{+1}$ O.
  5. C is a consonant. C $\xrightarrow{+1}$ D.
  6. A is a vowel. A $\xrightarrow{+4}$ E.
  7. R is a consonant. R $\xrightarrow{+1}$ S.
  8. N is a consonant. N $\xrightarrow{+1}$ O.
  9. A is a vowel. A $\xrightarrow{+4}$ E.
  10. T is a consonant. T $\xrightarrow{+1}$ U.
  11. E is a vowel. E $\xrightarrow{+4}$ I.

So, the complete set of rules seems to be:

  • Consonants: Shift by $\text{+1}$.
  • Vowels A, E: Shift by $\text{+4}$.
  • Vowels I, O: Shift by $\text{+6}$.

Resulting Encoded Word

Applying these rules to 'REINCARNATE', we get:

R $\rightarrow$ S

E $\rightarrow$ I

I $\rightarrow$ O

N $\rightarrow$ O

C $\rightarrow$ D

A $\rightarrow$ E

R $\rightarrow$ S

N $\rightarrow$ O

A $\rightarrow$ E

T $\rightarrow$ U

E $\rightarrow$ I

Combining these letters, the encoded word is SIOODESOEUI.

Matching the Encoded Word with Options

Let's compare our result with the given options:

  1. SFOFDESOBUI
  2. QIOQDESOEUF
  3. SIOODESOEUI
  4. SIOODESOEFF

Our encoded word, SIOODESOEUI, exactly matches Option 3.

Revision Table: Summary of Coding Rules

Letter Type Specific Letter Rule / Shift
Consonant Any Consonant Shift by $\text{+1}$ (e.g., R $\rightarrow$ S, N $\rightarrow$ O)
Vowel A Shift by $\text{+4}$ (A $\rightarrow$ E)
E Shift by $\text{+4}$ (E $\rightarrow$ I)
I Shift by $\text{+6}$ (I $\rightarrow$ O)
O Shift by $\text{+6}$ (O $\rightarrow$ U)

Additional Information on Coding and Decoding Patterns

Coding and decoding questions test your logical reasoning and pattern recognition skills. These types of questions often involve rearranging letters, shifting letters by a certain number of positions (like a Caesar cipher), substituting letters based on a rule, or applying different rules to different types of letters (like consonants and vowels, as in this case).

Common patterns include:

  • Fixed shift: Every letter shifts by the same number of positions.
  • Positional shift: The shift amount depends on the letter's position in the word.
  • Consonant/Vowel shift: Different rules apply to consonants and vowels.
  • Reverse order: The word is spelled backward, sometimes with shifts.
  • Letter substitution: One letter is consistently replaced by another.

To solve these problems, carefully compare the given examples, look for consistent differences, and try to identify the underlying rule before applying it to the target word.

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