AIIMS Raipur NO - 2019 (Shift-2)
Reasoning
Hard

If the letters in the word 'UNDERTAKING' are rearranged in the alphabetical order which onewill be in the middle in order after the arrangement?

Appeared in: AIIMS Raipur NO - 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

  • The word 'UNDERTAKING' consists of 11 letters.
  • To find the middle letter, the letters must first be arranged in alphabetical order.
  • The alphabetical arrangement of the letters is: A, D, E, G, I, K, N, N, R, T, U.
  • In a sequence of 11 items, the middle position is the 6th item.
  • Counting to the 6th position in the sorted list reveals the letter 'K'.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option A: The letter 'N' appears in the 7th and 8th positions in the sorted list, which is after the middle position.
  • Option B: This option is incorrect because the middle letter, 'K', is present in the options.
  • Option D: The letter 'I' is in the 5th position in the sorted list, which is just before the middle position, not at the middle.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Alphabetical arrangement and identifying the median element in a sequence as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • This type of logical reasoning question tests attention to detail and the ability to follow a multi-step process systematically.
  • These skills are foundational for tasks in nursing that require precision, such as medication calculation, interpreting lab results, and following complex protocols.
  • What if the word was 'NURSING'? The letters are G, I, N, N, R, S, U (7 letters). The middle letter would be the 4th one, which is 'N'.
How to Approach the Question
  • First, carefully read the word provided in the question: 'UNDERTAKING'.
  • Count the total number of letters in the word to determine the middle position. Here, there are 11 letters, so the middle position is (11+1)/2 = 6th.
  • Write down all the letters and arrange them in alphabetical order. Be careful with repeated letters (like 'N').
  • The sorted list is A, D, E, G, I, K, N, N, R, T, U.
  • Identify the letter at the 6th position in the sorted list.
  • Compare this letter with the given options to find the correct answer.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: Alphabetical arrangement and identifying the median element in a sequence.
  • Stem keywords: letters, word, UNDERTAKING, rearranged, alphabetical order, middle
  • Lead-in keywords: which one

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