Out of the given options, three are similar in a certain manner. However, one option is NOT like the other three. Select the option which is different from the rest.

1. A

   NJR

2. B

   FBJ

3. C

   JMG

4. D

   PLT

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

• The core logic involves converting letters to their alphabetical positions (A=1, Z=26) and finding the numerical difference between consecutive letters.
• For JMG, the positions are J=10, M=13, G=7.
• The pattern is from J to M (13 - 10 = +3) and from M to G (7 - 13 = -6).
• This pattern of (+3, -6) is unique compared to the other options, making it the correct answer.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This option follows the common pattern. The letter positions are N=14, J=10, R=18. The differences are (10 - 14 = -4) and (18 - 10 = +8). This matches the pattern of two other options.
• Option B: This option follows the common pattern. The letter positions are F=6, B=2, J=10. The differences are (2 - 6 = -4) and (10 - 2 = +8). This matches the pattern of two other options.
• Option D: This option follows the common pattern. The letter positions are P=16, L=12, T=20. The differences are (12 - 16 = -4) and (20 - 12 = +8). This matches the pattern of two other options.

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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 - Alphabet Series Pattern Recognition as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This type of question assesses logical reasoning and pattern recognition, which are foundational cognitive skills.
• In nursing, these skills are crucial for interpreting data, identifying trends in a patient's vital signs, and recognizing subtle changes in condition that may indicate a larger problem.
• What if the pattern in JMG was (-4, -8)? In that case, it would still be the odd one out because the sign of the second step (+8) is different from the common pattern, even if the number is the same.

How to Approach the Question

• First, identify the question type. This is a 'classification' or 'odd one out' question, where you must find the item that doesn't fit the pattern of the others.
• Translate the letters in each option into their corresponding numerical positions in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26).
• For each option, calculate the difference (the 'jump' or 'step') between the first and second letters, and then between the second and third letters.
• Compare the patterns of differences across all four options.
• Identify the three options that share a common pattern.
• The option with the unique or different pattern is the correct answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Logical Reasoning - Alphabet Series Pattern Recognition
• Stem keywords: odd one out, different from the rest, alphabet series
• Lead-in keywords: NOT like the other three
• Negative lead-in flag: The question asks to find the option that is NOT like the others.

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