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GATE 2024 XH5 (Psychology) – Question 19

Reasoning and Comprehension · Logical and analytical reasoning · 2 marks · Multiple choice

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

  1. ATCCRKMP
  2. ETGCVKQP
  3. APCCRJMP
  4. ETCGKRPM

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Correct answer: (A) ATCCRKMP

Explanation

The letters alternate between a shift of $-2$ and $+2$: K to I, A to C, R to P, A to C, M to K, C to E, H to F, A to C, N to L, D to F. For CREATION: C to A, R to T, E to C, A to C, T to R, I to K, O to M, N to P, which gives ATCCRKMP.