Introduction / Context:
In this verbal reasoning question we are dealing with a letter analogy. The first pair of letter groups JQXE and LSZG defines a fixed pattern of movement in the alphabet. Our task is to understand that pattern and then apply it to the second group MTNL in order to find the correct related group of letters from the options. Such questions test a learner ability to observe systematic shifts in alphabet positions and to generalise the same rule consistently.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- First letter pair: JQXE : LSZG
- Second letter group: MTNL
- We must choose one option that shows the same relationship with MTNL as LSZG shows with JQXE.
- We assume the English alphabet with A as position 1 and Z as position 26.
Concept / Approach:
The standard method for letter analogies is to convert each letter into its numerical position in the alphabet and then compare differences between corresponding letters. If the difference is constant, or follows a simple rule, then we can apply the same numeric change to the new group of letters. Here we will check whether each letter of LSZG is obtained by adding or subtracting a fixed number of positions from the corresponding letter of JQXE.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Convert JQXE to positions. J is 10, Q is 17, X is 24, and E is 5.
Step 2: Convert LSZG to positions. L is 12, S is 19, Z is 26, and G is 7.
Step 3: Find the shift between each pair. J to L is +2, Q to S is +2, X to Z is +2, and E to G is +2. So the rule is "add 2 positions" to every letter.
Step 4: Apply the same rule to MTNL. M is 13 so adding 2 gives O (15). T is 20 so adding 2 gives V (22). N is 14 so adding 2 gives P (16). L is 12 so adding 2 gives N (14).
Step 5: Combine these letters to form the related group OVPN.
Verification / Alternative check:
We can quickly verify the pattern once more to be sure. For the first pair J to L, 10 plus 2 equals 12. For Q to S, 17 plus 2 equals 19. For X to Z, 24 plus 2 equals 26. For E to G, 5 plus 2 equals 7. The same plus two rule works perfectly. When we apply plus two to each letter of MTNL we obtain OVPN with no break in the pattern. No other simple constant shift (like plus 1, plus 3, or minus 2) matches all letters of the first pair, so the discovered rule is consistent and unique in this context.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Option OPVN has letters in a different order and does not follow a uniform shift of plus two from MTNL for each position. Option KRPN would require inconsistent shifts that do not match the JQXE to LSZG pattern. Option OPLJ also fails because some letters would need positive shifts and some negative shifts that do not align with the constant plus two rule. Only OVPN matches a clean plus two change for all four letters. Therefore all other options are incorrect for this analogy rule.
Common Pitfalls:
A common mistake is to look only at the first or second letter of the pair and then guess the answer without checking the rule for every position. Another frequent error is to consider approximate patterns such as plus one or plus three that may fit some letters but not all. Some learners also confuse alphabetical order and reverse order and attempt to mirror letters instead of measuring exact numeric shifts. For analogy questions one must always confirm that the same rule works for every corresponding letter in the pair before applying it to the new group.
Final Answer:
The letter group that is related to MTNL in the same way as JQXE is related to LSZG is OVPN.
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