SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 99

SSC CGL - 19 April 2022 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q99

In a certain code language, 'COLOUR' is written as 'FQOQXT' and 'VIOLET' is written as 'YKRNHV'. How will 'PURPLE' be written in that language?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. SWUROG.

The logic used here is:

'COLOUR' is written as 'FQOQXT' 

C + 3 = F

O + 2 = Q

L + 3 = O

O + 2 = Q

U + 3 =X

R + 2 = T

Similarly,

Code for the word PURPLE:

P + 3 = S

U + 2 = W

R + 3 = U

P + 2 = R

L + 3 = O

E + 2 = G

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.