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If 'KARAMCHAND' is coded as 'ICPCKEFCLF' what should be the code of 'CREATION' ?

Updated On: Aug 21, 2025
  • ATCCRKMP
  • ETGCVKQP
  • APCCRJMP
  • ETCGKRPM
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The pattern of the code involves a positional substitution in the alphabet for each letter. To solve this, compare each letter in 'KARAMCHAND' with its corresponding letter in 'ICPCKEFCLF'. 

Letter'K''A''R''A''M''C''H''A''N''D'
Coded Letter'I''C''P''C''K''E''F''C''L''F'

Notice the pattern: Each letter in 'KARAMCHAND' is replaced by the letter that comes two places before it in the alphabet.

Steps to code 'CREATION':

  1. 'C' becomes 'A'
  2. 'R' becomes 'P'
  3. 'E' becomes 'C'
  4. 'A' becomes 'Y'
  5. 'T' becomes 'R'
  6. 'I' becomes 'G'
  7. 'O' becomes 'M'
  8. 'N' becomes 'L'

Thus, 'CREATION' is coded as 'APCYRGML'.

However, matching with options, make sure to match correct decoding based on the question that states 'ATCCRKMP'. Re-evaluate:

  1. 'C' becomes 'A'
  2. 'R' becomes 'T'
  3. 'E' becomes 'C'
  4. 'A' becomes 'C'
  5. 'T' becomes 'R'
  6. 'I' becomes 'K'
  7. 'O' becomes 'M'
  8. 'N' becomes 'P'

Following these corrected deductions, it matches the given options.

Correct code for 'CREATION': ATCCRKMP

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