Some letters are numbered as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. In the options, four possible arrangements of these numbers are given. Choose the option so that the letters form a meaningful word?

PKANID

123456

1. A

   231465

2. B

   256431

3. C

   435216

4. D

   321564

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

• The core task is to decode the numbered sequences into letters to find a valid English word.
• The given letters are P(1), K(2), A(3), N(4), I(5), and D(6).
• The numerical sequence 256431 corresponds to the letters K-I-D-N-A-P.
• Arranging these letters in the specified order forms the meaningful word 'KIDNAP'.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: The sequence 231465 corresponds to the letters K-A-P-N-D-I, which does not form a meaningful English word.
• Option C: The sequence 435216 corresponds to the letters N-A-I-K-P-D, which is not a meaningful English word.
• Option D: The sequence 321564 corresponds to the letters A-K-P-I-D-N, which does not form a meaningful English word.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Jumbled Words / Word Formation as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This is a general intelligence question designed to test logical reasoning and vocabulary skills, which are part of many competitive examinations.
• There is no direct clinical relevance to this question.
• What if? - If the stem changed one defining clue so that 256431 no longer matched, reassess the option whose mechanism, classification, or indication now fits the revised presentation.

How to Approach the Question

• First, carefully map each letter to its corresponding number as given in the question: P=1, K=2, A=3, N=4, I=5, D=6.
• Take the first option (231465) and substitute each number with its assigned letter to form a sequence: K-A-P-N-D-I.
• Check if the resulting letter sequence ('KAPNDI') forms a meaningful English word. In this case, it does not.
• Repeat this process for each of the remaining options (B, C, and D).
• The option that results in a meaningful word ('KIDNAP' for option B) is the correct answer.
• To solve faster, look for common letter combinations or patterns (like 'KID') as you decode each option.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Jumbled Words / Word Formation
• Stem keywords: PKANID, letters, numbered, meaningful word
• Lead-in keywords: Choose the option

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