SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 23

SSC MTS - 11 Feb 2026 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q23

Select the option that is related to the fourth letter cluster in the same way as the first letter cluster is related to the second letter cluster and fifth letter cluster is related to sixth letter cluster.

ST : UW :: ? : FJ :: QI : SL

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

ST : UW :: ? : FJ :: QI : SL

ST → UW

S (19) → U (21) ⇒ +2

T (20) → W (23) ⇒ +3

QI → SL

Q (17) → S (19) ⇒ +2

I (9) → L (12) ⇒ +3

? → FJ

F (6), J (10)

First letter = 6 − 2 = 4 ⇒ D

Second letter = 10 − 3 = 7 ⇒ G

Final Answer: DG