BGJC is related to KPSL in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, DILE is related to MRUN. To which of the given options is GLOH related, following the same logic?

1. A

   UPQX

2. B

   PUXQ

3. C

   PUQX

4. D

   UPXQ

Appeared in: Bihar NHM CHO-2025

Explanation

• The question establishes a relationship between two pairs of letter groups (BGJC:KPSL and DILE:MRUN).
• Analysis of both pairs reveals a consistent pattern: each letter in the first group is shifted forward by 9 positions in the English alphabet to get the corresponding letter in the second group.
• For example, B (2nd letter) + 9 positions = K (11th letter), and G (7th letter) + 9 positions = P (16th letter).
• Applying this '+9' rule to the target group 'GLOH' gives: G+9=P, L+9=U, O+9=X, H+9=Q.
• Therefore, the resulting group of letters is PUXQ.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This option incorrectly orders the letters. While it contains the correct letters (P, U, Q, X), their arrangement does not match the letter-by-letter transformation of GLOH.
• Option C: This option incorrectly swaps the last two letters. The correct transformation for O is X (O+9=X) and for H is Q (H+9=Q). This option has QX instead of XQ.
• Option D: This option incorrectly swaps the first two letters and the last two letters. The correct transformation is P-U-X-Q, but this option presents U-P-X-Q.

Related Visual

• Visual 1: Infographic - A chart showing the English alphabet with numbers 1-26. Arrows can demonstrate the '+9' jump from 'G' to 'P', 'L' to 'U', 'O' to 'X', and 'H' to 'Q', making the pattern easy to visualize.

Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Logical Reasoning - Letter Analogy as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This question is not directly related to clinical nursing practice.
• It assesses logical reasoning and pattern recognition, which are fundamental cognitive skills for problem-solving.
• In nursing, these skills are crucial for interpreting patient data, recognizing trends in vital signs, and making sound clinical judgments under pressure.

How to Approach the Question

• First, analyze the relationship between the first pair of letter groups (BGJC and KPSL). Determine the numerical shift between each corresponding letter (B to K, G to P, etc.).
• Next, verify this pattern with the second given pair (DILE and MRUN) to confirm the rule is consistent.
• Once the rule (a +9 shift for each letter) is confirmed, apply it to the target letter group (GLOH).
• Calculate the new letter for each letter in GLOH by shifting it 9 positions forward in the alphabet.
• Finally, compare your resulting letter group with the given options to find the correct match.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Logical Reasoning - Letter Analogy
• Stem keywords: BGJC, KPSL, DILE, MRUN, GLOH, English alphabetical order
• Lead-in keywords: related to

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