Select the option that is related to the third term on the same basis as the second term is related to the first term?

NPR: QSU:: FHJ:?

Appeared in: DSSSB - 28 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

The core logic of this analogy is a consistent positional shift in the English alphabet.
In the first pair (NPR:QSU), each letter is shifted forward by exactly 3 positions.
N (+3) → Q, P (+3) → S, and R (+3) → U.
Applying this same +3 shift to the term FHJ gives the result IKM.
F (+3) → I, H (+3) → K, and J (+3) → M.

Option A: The term JNL does not follow the established '+3' rule. For example, F to J is a +4 shift, not +3.
Option B: The term HJG is incorrect because it involves inconsistent shifts. F to H is a +2 shift, and J to G is a -3 shift (backward). The pattern requires a consistent +3 forward shift.
Option D: The term ILN is incorrect. While the first letter 'I' is correct (F+3), the second letter 'L' represents a +4 shift from 'H', breaking the consistent '+3' pattern.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Letter Analogy as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question tests logical and analytical reasoning, a foundational skill for nurses.
Nurses use pattern recognition daily to interpret vital signs, lab results, and patient symptoms to identify changes in condition.
Strong reasoning skills help in making quick, accurate clinical decisions and prioritizing care effectively.

How to Approach the Question

First, analyze the relationship between the first pair of terms (NPR and QSU).
Determine the specific pattern connecting them. Check for shifts in alphabetical position, reversals, or other logical rules. Here, you'll find each letter shifts forward by 3 places.
Once the rule (+3 shift) is identified, apply it to the third term (FHJ).
Calculate the new letters by shifting F, H, and J each forward by 3 positions in the alphabet.
Compare your resulting term (IKM) with the given options to find the correct match.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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