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Select the option that represents the letters that when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below will complete the letter series. 

_ P _ J _ P _ P _ _ P _

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2024 (Tier-I) Previous Year Paper (17-Sep-2024) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

JPPJPJP

To solve this problem, we need to complete the letter series by filling in the blanks with the sequence of letters that fit the pattern.

The given series is:

_ P _ J _ P _ P _ _ P _

Let's analyze the sequence piece by piece:

  1. Place the letter "J" in the first blank: J P _ J _ P _ P _ _ P _
  2. Observe the sequence after adding one possibility:
    • J P (the next is "P" which follows "J" previously filled)
    • J P P J (fits so far)
  3. Continue fitting the options: Let's continue by assuming the filling option in steps or sections
  4. Next fill logical choice can be again "J" after P is: J P P J (another J would fit better because after this step, we can expect another "P" to follow)

Completed so far:

J P P J P P J P

And, indeed the entire sequence fits: J P P J P J P

Therefore, the sequence "JPPJPJP" perfectly fills all the blanks and maintains the pattern.

Therefore, the correct option is:

JPPJPJP

Let's verify the logical elimination of incorrect options:

  • Option JPPJJPJ: Does not logically sequence completely, missing continuity at the 4th blank.
  • Option PPJJJJ: Does not follow the form "J before each P", besides creating irregular blank fills.
  • Option JJPPPPJ: Overextends P abundance, pattern breaks quickly after first placements.

Thus, the solution is verified, and the correct sequence is "JPPJPJP".

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