Question

If in a certain language, KOLKOTA is coded as LPMLPUB, how is MUMBAI coded in that code?

• A. NVNBCJ
• B. NVNCBJ
• C. NUNBCH
• D. OVNBBH

Hint:

In coding-decoding questions, write out the original word and the coded word one above the other. Then, find the numerical shift between each pair of letters. The simplest pattern is a constant shift for all letters.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Let's find the pattern by comparing the letters of KOLKOTA with LPMLPUB.
K (11) -> L (12) : +1
O (15) -> P (16) : +1
L (12) -> M (13) : +1
K (11) -> L (12) : +1
O (15) -> P (16) : +1
T (20) -> U (21) : +1
A (1) -> B (2) : +1
The pattern is very simple: each letter is replaced by the next letter in the alphabet.
Now we apply this pattern to MUMBAI.
M + 1 -> N
U + 1 -> V
M + 1 -> N
B + 1 -> C
A + 1 -> B
I + 1 -> J
The coded word is NVNCBJ.