Question Bank • QB_GA_ADV_123
MCQ • 1 Mark
Section 8: General Aptitude
Analytical & Spatial Aptitude
Subtopic: Logic Deduction & Pattern Recognition
Question Statement:
In a certain technical cipher, if the word **PLOW** is coded as **RNQY**, how is the word **SEED** coded in the same cipher system?
Options:
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(A) UGGF
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(B) TFEE
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(C) VHHG
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(D) UFFE
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
**Method 1: Alphabetical Positional Shift**
Analyze the letter mapping in PLOW $\to$ RNQY:
- $\text{P } (16) + 2 = \text{R } (18)$
- $\text{L } (12) + 2 = \text{N } (14)$
- $\text{O } (15) + 2 = \text{Q } (17)$
- $\text{W } (23) + 2 = \text{Y } (25)$
Each letter is shifted forward by $+2$ positions.
Applying the same rule to SEED:
- $\text{S } (19) + 2 = \text{U } (21)$
- $\text{E } (5) + 2 = \text{G } (7)$
- $\text{E } (5) + 2 = \text{G } (7)$
- $\text{D } (4) + 2 = \text{F } (6)$
Thus, SEED is coded as **UGGF**. Option **A** is correct.
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