Question

MNO : PQR :: XYZ : ?

• A. YZ
• B. ZY
• C. ZXA
• D. ABC

Hint:

Remember: In letter series problems, observe the shift pattern and apply it consistently to solve the puzzle.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Given Pair: MNO : PQR

Step 1: Analyze the given letter pair

We are given the pair MNO : PQR. Let’s look at the positions of the letters in the English alphabet:

• M is the 13th letter → P is the 16th letter
• N is the 14th letter → Q is the 17th letter
• O is the 15th letter → R is the 18th letter

Each letter in MNO is shifted forward by 3 positions to get the letters in PQR:

• M → P (M + 3 = P)
• N → Q (N + 3 = Q)
• O → R (O + 3 = R)

Step 2: Apply the same pattern to XYZ

Now apply the same transformation (add 3 to each letter's position) to XYZ:

• X is the 24th letter → 24 + 3 = 27 → Wraps around → 27 - 26 = 1 → A
• Y is the 25th letter → 25 + 3 = 28 → 28 - 26 = 2 → B
• Z is the 26th letter → 26 + 3 = 29 → 29 - 26 = 3 → C

So the new set of letters becomes: ABC

Correct Answer: Option (4) – ABC

This analogy question involves identifying the alphabetical shift. The given pair MNO → PQR shows a +3 shift for each letter. Applying the same logic to XYZ, we wrap around after Z to get ABC.