Four letter-cluster pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in…
2023
Four letter-cluster pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different.
- A.
SX – UZ
- B.
HM – JO
- C.
EJ – GL
- D.
AF – CI
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Correct answer: D
Assign numerical positions to letters:
A (SX–UZ): S(19), X(24) [Difference +5]; U(21), Z(26) [Difference +5]. Cross-pair: S+2=U, X+2=Z.
B (HM–JO): H(8), M(13) [Difference +5]; J(10), O(15) [Difference +5]. Cross-pair: H+2=J, M+2=O.
C (EJ–GL): E(5), J(10) [Difference +5]; G(7), L(12) [Difference +5]. Cross-pair: E+2=G, J+2=L.
Evaluate Option D (AF–CI):
A(1), F(6) [Difference +5].
C(3), I(9) [Difference +6].
Analysis: Options A, B, and C follow the rule (Difference within pair = 5; Difference between pairs = 2). Option D fails this rule for the second pair.
Final Answer: Option D