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

The provided pair is MNO : PQR. Examining the alphabetical positions:

• M (13th) → P (16th)
• N (14th) → Q (17th)
• O (15th) → R (18th)

Each letter in MNO is advanced by 3 positions to form PQR:

• M + 3 = P
• N + 3 = Q
• O + 3 = R

Step 2: Apply the same pattern to XYZ

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

• X (24th) → 24 + 3 = 27. Alphabetical wrap-around: 27 - 26 = 1 → A
• Y (25th) → 25 + 3 = 28. Alphabetical wrap-around: 28 - 26 = 2 → B
• Z (26th) → 26 + 3 = 29. Alphabetical wrap-around: 29 - 26 = 3 → C

The resulting set of letters is: ABC

Correct Answer: Option (4) – ABC

This analogy question requires identifying the alphabetical shift. The pair MNO → PQR demonstrates a +3 shift for each letter. Applying this logic to XYZ, with wrap-around after Z, results in ABC.