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.
T E P C O K
1 2 3 4 5 6

1. A

   153625

2. B

   324561

3. C

   354621

4. D

   653421

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

• The task is to unscramble the letters T, E, P, C, O, K using their assigned numbers to form a meaningful word.
• The number-to-letter mapping is: 1=T, 2=E, 3=P, 4=C, 5=O, 6=K.
• The sequence 354621 translates to P-O-C-K-E-T.
• This forms the word 'POCKET', which is a common and meaningful English word.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: The sequence 153625 translates to 'TOPEKO'. This is not a meaningful word. It also violates the rule of using each letter once by repeating 'O' (number 5) and omitting 'C' (number 4).
• Option B: The sequence 324561 translates to 'PECOKT'. This is not a meaningful English word.
• Option D: The sequence 653421 translates to 'KOPCET'. This is not 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 Letters and Word Formation as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This question type is not directly related to clinical nursing practice but is included in nursing entrance exams to assess general intelligence and logical reasoning.
• Strong reasoning skills are essential for nurses for critical thinking, problem-solving in clinical scenarios, and making sound judgments under pressure.
• What if the letters were R, A, C, E, T, K? The same process would apply. One possible meaningful word is 'TRACKER', and the corresponding number sequence would be sought in the options.

How to Approach the Question

• First, create a clear map of each letter to its assigned number as provided in the question.
• Next, take each numerical option one by one and substitute the numbers with their corresponding letters to form a sequence.
• Analyze the resulting sequence of letters to see if it forms a meaningful English word.
• The option that results in a valid word is the correct answer. Eliminate options that form nonsensical words or misuse the letters (e.g., repetitions or omissions).

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Jumbled Letters and Word Formation
• Stem keywords: letters, numbered, arrangements, meaningful word
• Lead-in keywords: Choose the option

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