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In a code, 'APPLE' is written as 'BQOKF', then how is 'GRAPE' written in the same code?

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SSC Stenographer 2025 Question Paper (06-Aug-2025) Shift 2
The correct answer is
HSZOF

Understanding the Coding Pattern for 'GRAPE'

The problem asks us to find the coded form of the word 'GRAPE' based on the given code for 'APPLE'. We need to identify the specific pattern or rule used to transform 'APPLE' into 'BQOKF' and then apply the same rule to 'GRAPE'.

Step 1: Analyzing the Transformation of 'APPLE' to 'BQOKF'

Let's compare each letter of 'APPLE' with the corresponding letter in 'BQOKF':

  • A -> B
  • P -> Q
  • P -> O
  • L -> K
  • E -> F

Step 2: Identifying the Letter Shift Pattern

To find the pattern, we look at the shift in the alphabetical position for each letter:

  • A to B: The shift is +1 (A is the 1st letter, B is the 2nd).
  • P to Q: The shift is +1 (P is the 16th letter, Q is the 17th).
  • P to O: The shift is -1 (P is the 16th letter, O is the 15th).
  • L to K: The shift is -1 (L is the 12th letter, K is the 11th).
  • E to F: The shift is +1 (E is the 5th letter, F is the 6th).

The pattern observed is a sequence of shifts based on the position of the letter in the word: +1, +1, -1, -1, +1.

Step 3: Applying the Pattern to 'GRAPE'

Now, we apply this identified pattern (+1, +1, -1, -1, +1) to the word 'GRAPE':

Letter in 'GRAPE' Position Shift Applied Resulting Letter
G 1 +1 H (G + 1 = H)
R 2 +1 S (R + 1 = S)
A 3 -1 Z (A - 1 = Z, wrapping around the alphabet)
P 4 -1 O (P - 1 = O)
E 5 +1 F (E + 1 = F)

Following the pattern, 'GRAPE' is coded as 'HSZOF'.

Step 4: Conclusion

The word 'GRAPE' is written as 'HSZOF' in the same code.

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