SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 25

SSC MTS - 11 Feb 2026 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q25

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

FO : DK :: RY : PU :: QB : ?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

FO : DK :: RY : PU :: QB : ?

Just as:

FO → DK

F (6) → D (4) ⇒ -2

O (15) → K (11) ⇒ -4

And:

RY → PU

R (18) → P (16) ⇒ -2

Y (25) → U (21) ⇒ -4

Similarly:

QB → ?

Q (17) → ? ⇒ 17 − 2 = 15 (O)

B (2) → ? ⇒ 2 − 4 = -2 ⇒ 24 (X)

Final Answer: OX