Select the letter cluster from among the given options…

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.
Smoking causes mutation in cells leading to cancer. Quitting smoking can help reverse the
(1)______ risk; and it can replenish cells that actually (2)______ those of a person who has
never smoked. The (3)______ you smoke the more mutations you have. The (4)______ damage to the cells lining the airway and lungs can (5)______ to cancers in the lungs, oesophagus, larynx and pharynx.

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

ROAD, SMDZ, TKGV, UIJR,?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Given series: ROAD, SMDZ, TKGV, UIJR,?

The series follows the pattern:

ROAD, SMDZ

R + 1 = S

O - 2 = M

A + 3 = D

D - 4 = Z

Similarly;

UIJR,?

U + 1 = V

I - 2 = G

J + 3 = M

R - 4 = N

So, the next term in the series is VGMN.

SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 90