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? SEDBIR - 123456

1. A

   421365

2. B

   651432

3. C

   436572

4. D

   324651

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

Explanation

• The question requires arranging the letters S, E, D, B, I, R (coded as 1-6) to form a meaningful word.
• The number sequence 324651 corresponds to the letters D-E-B-R-I-S.
• The resulting arrangement forms the word 'DEBRIS', which is a valid English word.
• Therefore, this option is the correct answer.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: The number sequence 421365 corresponds to the letters B-E-S-D-R-I, which forms the non-sensical string 'BESDRI'.
• Option B: The number sequence 651432 corresponds to the letters R-I-S-B-D-E, which forms the non-sensical string 'RISBDE'.
• Option C: This option is invalid because the number sequence 436572 contains the digit '7'. The provided letters are only numbered from 1 to 6, so there is no letter corresponding to '7'.

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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 Letters Arrangement as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• While this is a general aptitude question, the resulting word 'debris' has significant clinical relevance in nursing.
• Nurses frequently encounter debris in the context of wound care. It refers to dead tissue, foreign matter, and cellular waste that must be removed (debrided) to allow for proper healing and prevent infection.
• Understanding this concept is crucial for assessing wounds and implementing appropriate cleaning and dressing protocols.

How to Approach the Question

• First, carefully map each letter to its assigned number: S=1, E=2, D=3, B=4, I=5, R=6.
• Take one option at a time and substitute each number in the sequence with its corresponding letter.
• Read the resulting string of letters to see if it forms a recognizable, meaningful English word.
• Systematically check all options. One will form a meaningful word, while the others will result in jumbled, nonsensical strings.
• Be alert for invalid options, such as sequences containing numbers outside the assigned range (like the '7' in option C).

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Jumbled Letters Arrangement
• Stem keywords: letters, numbered, meaningful word, SEDBIR
• Lead-in keywords: Choose the option
• Negative lead-in flag: false

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