In a certain code language, 'MONTHLY' is written as…

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
John was an artist (1)______ profession. He was very (2)______ at his work and could
(3)______ any subject he could think of, but circumstances forced him to (4)______ in
(5)______ the work of renowned artists.

In a certain code language, 'MONTHLY' is written as 'DGMOSJR'. How will 'HEADING' be written in that language?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

The logic used here is:

'MONTHLY' is written as 'DGMOSJR'

First, reverse the given code.

MONTHLY = RJSOMGD

M + 5 = R

O - 5 = J

N + 5 = S

T - 5 = O

H + 5 = M

L - 5 = G

Y + 5 = D

Similarly,

Code for the word HEADING:

H + 5 = M

E - 5 = Z

A + 5 = F

D - 5 = Y

I + 5 = N

N - 5 = I

G + 5 = L

HEADING = LINYFZM

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 95