SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 83

SSC MTS Previous Year - 08 August 2019 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q83

A series is given with one letter cluster missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

POND, UVSK, ZCXR, EJCY, ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. JQHF

Understanding Application

1st and 3rd letter is moved forward by 5.

2nd and 4th letter is moved forward by 7.

POND, UVSK, ZCXR, EJCY, ?

P + 5 = U + 5 = Z + 5 = E + 5 = J

O + 7 = V + 7 = C + 7 = J + 7 = Q

N + 5 = S + 5 = X + 5 = C + 5 = H

D + 7 = K + 7 = R + 7 = Y + 7 = F

Hence, JQHF is the next term.