KNR: HKS
TGK: QDL
Identifying the Alphabetical Pattern
The question asks us to find a pair of words that follows the same pattern as the given pairs. We are given the first pair as KNR : HKSTGK and one of the options is the correct match. Let's analyze the relationship between letters based on their position in the alphabet.
We need to determine the specific rule or transformation applied from the first word to the second word in a pair.
Analyzing the Correct Pair: FXL : CUM
Let's examine the relationship between the letters in the pair FXL and CUM, as this is indicated to be the correct match.
- F is the 6th letter of the alphabet.
- X is the 24th letter of the alphabet.
- L is the 12th letter of the alphabet.
- C is the 3rd letter of the alphabet.
- U is the 21st letter of the alphabet.
- M is the 13th letter of the alphabet.
Now, let's find the transformation:
- For the first letter: F (6) becomes C (3). The change is $6 - 3 = 3$. So, the first letter shifts back by 3 positions.
- For the second letter: X (24) becomes U (21). The change is $24 - 3 = 21$. So, the second letter also shifts back by 3 positions.
- For the third letter: L (12) becomes M (13). The change is $12 + 1 = 13$. So, the third letter shifts forward by 1 position.
The pattern identified is: First Letter - 3, Second Letter - 3, Third Letter + 1.
Verifying the Pattern with Other Options
Let's check if other options follow this pattern:
- LOQ : FJU
L(12) -> 12-3=9(I) != F(6). Pattern fails. - HMI : DKL
H(8) -> 8-3=5(E) != D(4). Pattern fails. - GCP : EHR
G(7) -> 7-3=4(D) != E(5). Pattern fails.
Only the pair FXL : CUM correctly follows the derived pattern.
Applying the Pattern to KNR (for context)
Although not needed to select the answer, let's see how the pattern applies to KNR:
- K (11th letter): $11 - 3 = 8$. 8th letter is H.
- N (14th letter): $14 - 3 = 11$. 11th letter is K.
- R (18th letter): $18 + 1 = 19$. 19th letter is S.
This results in HKS. The given pair is KNR : HKSTGK. The first three letters (HKS) match our derived pattern. The additional letters (TGK) in the second part of the first pair suggest a more complex rule or potential inconsistency in the example, but the core pattern is confirmed by the options.
Conclusion
The pair FXL : CUM perfectly follows the identified alphabetical pattern of shifting letters by specific positions: the first letter shifts back by 3, the second letter shifts back by 3, and the third letter shifts forward by 1.
Important Questions from Reasoning Analogy
WSO is related to XXUP in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ONKG is related to PPMH. To which of the following is VURN related, following the same logic?
Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below.
(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)
Withdraw : ExtractSelect the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below.
Duleep Trophy : Cricket
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g., 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13, can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
(4, 35, 11)
(1, 82, 61)
7 is related to 30 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 14 is related to 100. To which of the following is 22 related following the same logic?
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g., 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
