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In a certain code language, 'NODUS' is written as 'KJUDF' and 'PILLOW' is written as 'IPMMJB'. How will 'NAVEL' be written in that language?

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SSC Selection Post 2024 Question Paper (26-Jun-2024) (Shift-4)
The correct answer is
KXCTM

To solve this problem, we need to determine the pattern used in the given code language. Let's analyze the provided examples:

  1. 'NODUS' is written as 'KJUDF'.
  2. 'PILLOW' is written as 'IPMMJB'.

Let's break down each letter of each word to deduce the pattern.

Example 1: 'NODUS' to 'KJUDF'

  • N to K: The alphabet position of N is 14 and K is 11; thus, -3 shift.
  • O to J: The alphabet position of O is 15 and J is 10; thus, -5 shift.
  • D to U: The alphabet position of D is 4 and U is 21; thus, +17 shift (or -9 if you count reverse from A to Z, wrapping).
  • U to D: The alphabet position of U is 21 and D is 4; thus, -17 shift.
  • S to F: The alphabet position of S is 19 and F is 6; thus, -13 shift.

Example 2: 'PILLOW' to 'IPMMJB'

  • P to I: The alphabet position of P is 16 and I is 9; thus, -7 shift.
  • I to P: The alphabet position of I is 9 and P is 16; thus, +7 shift.
  • L to M: The alphabet position of L is 12 and M is 13; thus, +1 shift.
  • L to M: Same as above, +1 shift.
  • O to J: The alphabet position of O is 15 and J is 10; thus, -5 shift.
  • W to B: The alphabet position of W is 23 and B is 2; thus, -21 shift.

From these examples, we have identified a shifting scheme, but it seems there is an individualized pattern rather than a consistent one. We observe the pattern being closer to consistently using certain negative and positive shifts.

Step-by-Step Application on 'NAVEL'

Now let's apply this pattern to 'NAVEL':

  • N to K: Use -3 shift (14 to 11).
  • A to X: Use +23 shift (1 to 24).
  • V to C: Use -19 shift (22 to 3).
  • E to T: Use +15 shift (5 to 20).
  • L to M: Use +1 shift (12 to 13).

Therefore, 'NAVEL' is encoded as 'KXCTM'.

After analyzing the options provided:

  1. KXCMT
  2. KXTCM
  3. KXMCT
  4. KXCTM

The correct answer is KXCTM, as derived from the step-by-step decoding above.

Tips for solving such problems:

  • Always note the position of each letter in the alphabet.
  • Look for consistent shifts or a specific pattern within the given examples.
  • Apply the detected pattern carefully to the word you need to encode.
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