GATE EE 2020 Set 1 — Question 7

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Select the next element of the series: Z, WV, RQP, ———

Correct answer (C) KJIH Solution The series follows a pattern based on the number of letters and their positions in the alphabet in reverse order, with increasing gaps between elements. 1. Z : 1 letter (26th). Gap of 2 letters (Y, X) before the next element. 2. WV : 2 letters (23rd, 22nd). Gap of 3 letters (U, T, S) before the next element. 3. RQP : 3 letters (18th, 17th, 16th). Gap of 4 letters (O, N, M, L) before the next element. 4. Next element : Should have 4 letters. Starting after the gap of 4, the next letter is K (11th). The sequence is KJIH (11th, 10th, 9th, 8th). Thus, the next element is KJIH . Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (C) KJIH Solution The series follows a pattern based on the number of letters and their positions in the alphabet in reverse order, with increasing gaps between elements. 1. Z : 1 letter (26th). Gap of 2 letters (Y, X) before the next element. 2. WV : 2 letters (23rd, 22nd). Gap of 3 letters (U, T, S) before the next element. 3. RQP : 3 letters (18th, 17th, 16th). Gap of 4 letters (O, N, M, L) before the next element. 4. Next element : Should have 4 letters. Starting after the gap of 4, the next letter is K (11th). The sequence is KJIH (11th, 10th, 9th, 8th). Thus, the next element is KJIH .

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