Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. FHJL: USQO::RTVX:?

Appeared in: AIIMS BHOPAL NO- 2018( Shift-2nd)

Explanation

The logic of the analogy is that each letter in the second term is the alphabetical opposite of the corresponding letter in the first term.
The sum of the positional values of opposite letters in the English alphabet is always 27 (e.g., A=1, Z=26; 1+26=27).
Applying this rule to 'RTVX': R(18) is opposite to I(9), T(20) is opposite to G(7), V(22) is opposite to E(5), and X(24) is opposite to C(3).
Therefore, the resulting sequence of opposite letters is 'IGEC'.

Option A: The letters in 'CEGH' do not follow the opposite-letter rule for 'RTVX'. For instance, the opposite of R is I, not C.
Option B: The letters in 'JHDB' are not the alphabetical opposites of the letters in 'RTVX'.
Option D: The letters in 'SUWV' do not correspond to the opposites of 'RTVX'. The opposite of R is I, not S.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain This question tests logical reasoning, specifically letter analogy based on opposite pairs in the alphabet as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While this is a general reasoning question, strong logical deduction skills are crucial in nursing for interpreting patient data, prioritizing care, and troubleshooting clinical issues.
Nurses must often identify patterns in symptoms, lab results, and patient responses, which is a similar cognitive process to solving analogies.
What if? - If the relationship was a simple forward shift (e.g., A -> C, B -> D), the first step would be to calculate the shift value (e.g., +2) and apply that same shift to the third term.

How to Approach the Question

First, analyze the relationship between the first pair of terms (FHJL and USQO).
Compare the letters in the first position (F and U), second position (H and S), and so on.
Identify the pattern. In this case, the pattern is opposite letters in the alphabet (A is opposite Z, B is opposite Y, etc.). A quick check is to see if the sum of their positions equals 27.
Once the rule is established, apply the same rule to the third term (RTVX).
Find the opposite letter for each letter in RTVX: R -> I, T -> G, V -> E, X -> C.
Combine the resulting letters to form the answer (IGEC) and select the corresponding option.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: This question tests logical reasoning, specifically letter analogy based on opposite pairs in the alphabet.
Stem keywords: Analogy, Reasoning, Letter Series
Lead-in keywords: Select the option

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