Select the triad that follows the same pattern as that followed by the two triads given below. Both triads follow the same pattern. LO-JR-MP MP-KS-NQ

1. A

   QT-OW-RV

2. B

   PS-NV-QT

3. C

   OR-MU-PT

4. D

   NQ-LT-OS

Appeared in: DSSSB 14 August 2024

Explanation

• The core task is to decipher a two-step alphabetical shift pattern from the given examples and find the option that replicates it.
• The first example, LO → JR → MP, establishes the pattern: a (-2, +3) shift followed by a (+3, -2) shift.
• The second example, MP → KS → NQ, confirms this two-step pattern is consistent.
• The correct option, PS → NV → QT, perfectly matches this sequence: P-2=N, S+3=V (first step) and N+3=Q, V-2=T (second step).

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This option fails the second step of the pattern. While the first shift (QT to OW) is correct (-2, +3), the second shift (OW to RV) is (+3, -1), not the required (+3, -2).
• Option C: This option fails the second step of the pattern. The first shift (OR to MU) is correct (-2, +3), but the second shift (MU to PT) is (+3, -1) instead of the required (+3, -2).
• Option D: This option fails the second step of the pattern. The first shift (NQ to LT) is correct (-2, +3), but the second shift (LT to OS) is (+3, -1), not the required (+3, -2).

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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: Pattern Recognition in Alphabet Series as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This is a logical reasoning question designed to assess analytical and pattern recognition skills, which are valuable for problem-solving in any field.
• This type of question is not related to clinical nursing practice, patient care, or medical knowledge.
• In a clinical setting, pattern recognition is crucial for identifying trends in a patient's vital signs, recognizing symptom clusters for specific diseases, or noticing subtle changes that may indicate a deteriorating condition.

How to Approach the Question

• First, analyze the relationship between the letter pairs within the first given triad (LO-JR-MP). Convert letters to their numerical positions in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, etc.) to identify the mathematical shift.
• Next, confirm the pattern by analyzing the second given triad (MP-KS-NQ) to ensure the same rule applies.
• Clearly define the two-step pattern. In this case, the first pair shifts by (-2, +3) to get the second pair, and the second pair shifts by (+3, -2) to get the third pair.
• Systematically test each of the four options against the established two-step pattern.
• Eliminate options that do not follow both steps of the pattern. Note that three of the options correctly follow the first step but fail the second.
• Select the only option that perfectly matches both steps of the identified pattern.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Logical Reasoning: Pattern Recognition in Alphabet Series
• Stem keywords: triad, pattern, LO-JR-MP, MP-KS-NQ
• Lead-in keywords: Select
• Negative lead-in flag: false

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