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Select the pair which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two pairs given below. Both pairs follow the same pattern. 

ZOT - TLP
NIL - HFH

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RRB ALP 2025 CBT 2 Mechanic Motor Vehicle Question Paper (28-Jul-2026) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

BCD - VZZ

To solve this problem, we need to identify the pattern followed by the given pairs of words and numbers.

  1. First, let's analyze the given pairs:
    Pair 1: ZOT - TLP
    Pair 2: NIL - HFH
  2. We need to find any consistent pattern or transformation rule between the letters.

Let's break down each letter transformation:

  • ZOT - TLP:
    • Z → T: The position of 'Z' in the alphabet is 26, and for 'T', it is 20. The transformation rule here could be \(Z - 6 = T\).
    • O → L: The position of 'O' in the alphabet is 15, and for 'L', it is 12. The transformation rule here could be \(O - 3 = L\).
    • T → P: The position of 'T' in the alphabet is 20, and for 'P', it is 16. The transformation rule here could be \(T - 4 = P\).
  • NIL - HFH:
    • N → H: The position of 'N' in the alphabet is 14, and for 'H', it is 8. The transformation rule here could be \(N - 6 = H\).
    • I → F: The position of 'I' in the alphabet is 9, and for 'F', it is 6. The transformation rule here could be \(I - 3 = F\).
    • L → H: The position of 'L' in the alphabet is 12, and for 'H', it is 8. The transformation rule here could be \(L - 4 = H\).

From these observations, we deduce the pattern involves decrementing alphabet positions by 6, 3, and 4 respectively. Let's use this pattern to find the correct option:

  1. Check BCD - VZZ:
    • B → V: The position of 'B' is 2, and for 'V', it is 22. Following the rule \(B - 6\) would not yield 'V'. Hence, observe \(B + 20 = V\), as we are checking for feasible backwards transformation due to cycle in alphabets.
    • C → Z: The position of 'C' is 3, and for 'Z', it is 26. Following the rule \(C + 23 = Z\).
    • D → Z: The position of 'D' is 4, and for 'Z', it is 26. Following the rule \(D + 22 = Z\).

In comparing other options, BCD - VZZ reasonably follows the same logic given shifts in positions due to wrapping nature, consistent with the shifting pattern.

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