SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 63

SSC GD Constable (English) - 6 Feb 2023 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q63

In a certain code language, ‘HAUNT’ is written as ‘KVXIW’, and ‘BURNT’ is written as ‘EPUIW’. How will ‘THROW’ be written in the same code language?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. WCUJZ.

The logic used here is:

‘HAUNT’ is written as ‘KVXIW’

H + 3 = K

A - 5 = V

U + 3 = X

N - 5 = I

T + 3 = W

‘BURNT’ is written as ‘EPUIW’

B + 3 = E

U - 5 = P

R + 3 = U

N - 5 = I

T + 3 = W

Similarly;

Code for the word THROW:

T + 3 = W

H - 5 = C

R + 3 = U

O - 5 = J

W + 3 = Z

Hence, WCUJZ is the correct answer.