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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 91

SSC CGL - 23 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q91

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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.
Essaouira's origins stretch back to prehistoric times, and this spot on Morocco's Atlantic
coast (1)______ a centre of culture and commerce ever since. (2)______ centuries, the harbour town was an important trading post (3)______ both a seaport and as the north-western terminus of a caravan (4)______ stretching across the desert to Timbuktu (5)______ Africa’s interior.

Select the letter cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

YTUQ, XVRU, ?, VZLC, UBIG

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. WXOY.

Given series: YTUQ, XVRU, ?, VZLC, UBIG

The series follows the pattern:

YTUQ, XVRU

Y - 1 = X

T + 2 = V

U - 3 = R

Q + 4 = U

Similarly,

XVRU,?

X - 1 = W

V + 2 = X

R - 3 = O

U + 4 = Y

So, the missing term in the series is WXOY.