SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 70

SSC GD Constable (English) - 27 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • Reasoning • Q70

In a code language, 'PAPER' is written as ‘QCSIW’, and ‘BOARD’ is written as ’CQDVI’. How will 'PENCIL' be written in that language?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. QGQGNR.

The logic used here is:

'PAPER' is written as ‘QCSIW’

P + 1 = Q

A + 2 = C

P + 3 = S

E + 4 = I

R + 5 = W

‘BOARD’ is written as ’CQDVI’

B + 1 = C

O + 2 = Q

A + 3 = D

R + 4 = V

D + 5 = I

Similarly;

Code for the word PENCIL:

P + 1 = Q

E + 2 = G

N + 3 = Q

C + 4 = G

I + 5 = N

L + 6 = R

Hence, QGQGNR is the correct answer.