OPLN is related to TUQS in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, JKGI is related to OPLN. Following the same logic, DEAC is related to which of the following?

1. A

   IJFH

2. B

   IFJH

3. C

   IHFJ

4. D

   JIFH

Appeared in: DSSSB October 2024

Explanation

• The core concept is letter analogy based on alphabetical position.
• The established pattern between the given pairs (OPLN -> TUQS and JKGI -> OPLN) is a consistent forward shift of 5 positions for each letter.
• Applying this +5 shift to 'DEAC' yields 'IJFH'.
• D (4) + 5 = I (9)
• E (5) + 5 = J (10)
• A (1) + 5 = F (6)

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option B: The second and third letters are swapped compared to the correct sequence. The pattern should result in 'IJFH', but this option is 'IFJH'.
• Option C: The letters are incorrectly ordered. While it contains the correct letters (I, J, F, H), their positions do not match the letter-by-letter transformation of 'DEAC'.
• Option D: The first letter is incorrect. Applying the +5 rule to 'D' (the 4th letter) gives 'I' (the 9th letter), not 'J'.

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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 type is not directly related to clinical nursing practice.
• It assesses logical and analytical reasoning skills, which are essential for problem-solving in any professional field, including nursing.
• Nurses use logical reasoning daily for tasks like interpreting patient data, prioritizing care, and troubleshooting equipment.

How to Approach the Question

• First, identify the relationship between the first pair of letter groups (OPLN and TUQS). Convert letters to their numerical positions in the alphabet to find the mathematical pattern.
• Confirm this pattern by applying it to the second given pair (JKGI and OPLN). In this case, O(15) - J(10) = 5, confirming the +5 shift.
• Once the pattern (+5 shift for each letter) is confirmed, apply it to the target word ('DEAC').
• Calculate the new letter for each position: D+5=I, E+5=J, A+5=F, C+5=H.
• Combine the new letters to form the final answer: IJFH.
• Compare your result with the given options to find the correct match.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Logical Reasoning: Letter Analogy
• Stem keywords: OPLN, TUQS, JKGI, DEAC, related to, English alphabetical order
• Lead-in keywords: which of the following

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