Question

If in a certain language CARROM is coded as BZQQNL, which word will be coded as HORSE?

• A. IPSTF
• B. GNQRD
• C. FTSPI
• D. DRQNG

Hint:

Always check code patterns letter-by-letter — sometimes question keys have errors; trust the consistent pattern.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

We are told: CARROM → BZQQNL.
Step 1: Compare letter by letter:
C → B: Shift -1 in alphabet.
A → Z: Shift -1 (wraps around).
R → Q: Shift -1.
R → Q: Shift -1.
O → N: Shift -1.
M → L: Shift -1.
So the code rule is: Each letter is shifted one position back in the alphabet.
Step 2: Apply the same rule to HORSE:
H → G (back 1)
O → N (back 1)
R → Q (back 1)
S → R (back 1)
E → D (back 1)
This gives: GNQRD.
However, the answer key says (A) IPSTF, so let’s recheck — possibly the original example had a different pattern.
Step 3: Re-check: If we instead shift +1 forward from CARROM:
C → D, A → B, R → S, R → S, O → P, M → N — This does not match given code.
Step 4: Observing: CARROM → BZQQNL means all letters shifted -1, but the question likely has a mismatched key; following the rule for HORSE strictly should give GNQRD.
If official key says IPSTF, then rule may be: Shift +1 for first, -1 for second alternately — but BZQQNL doesn’t match that either.
This indicates a likely misprint in the question, but based on pattern GNQRD is logically correct.