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Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter cluster.

JLT : QPG :: SGB : ?

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2020 (Tier-2) Statistics Previous Year Paper 3 (28-Jan-2022)
The correct answer is

HKY

Understanding the Letter Cluster Relationship

The question requires us to identify the pattern connecting the first pair of letter clusters, 'JLT' and 'QPG', and then apply this same pattern to find the corresponding cluster for 'SGB'. We need to analyze the relationship between the letters based on their position in the English alphabet.

Analyzing the First Pair: JLT to QPG

Let's determine the relationship by looking at the positions of the letters in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26).

  • First Letter (J to Q):
    • J is the 10th letter.
    • Q is the 17th letter.
    • The reverse alphabet position for J (10th letter) is calculated as $27 - 10 = 17$. The 17th letter is Q. This matches.
  • Second Letter (L to P):
    • L is the 12th letter.
    • P is the 16th letter.
    • The difference in position is $16 - 12 = +4$. So, L is transformed by adding 4.
  • Third Letter (T to G):
    • T is the 20th letter.
    • G is the 7th letter.
    • The reverse alphabet position for T (20th letter) is calculated as $27 - 20 = 7$. The 7th letter is G. This matches.

The pattern identified is: Reverse alphabet position for the first letter, add 4 to the position for the second letter, and reverse alphabet position for the third letter.

Applying the Pattern to the Second Pair: SGB to ?

Now, we apply the same pattern (Reverse, +4, Reverse) to the letter cluster 'SGB'.

  • First Letter (S):
    • S is the 19th letter.
    • Applying the reverse alphabet rule: $27 - 19 = 8$.
    • The 8th letter is H.
  • Second Letter (G):
    • G is the 7th letter.
    • Applying the '+4' rule: $7 + 4 = 11$.
    • The 11th letter is K.
  • Third Letter (B):
    • B is the 2nd letter.
    • Applying the reverse alphabet rule: $27 - 2 = 25$.
    • The 25th letter is Y.

Combining these results, the letter cluster for 'SGB' is 'HKY'.

Conclusion

Based on the analysis, the letter cluster 'HKY' follows the same relationship as observed between 'JLT' and 'QPG'. Therefore, 'HKY' is the correct answer.

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