Reasoning : Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability

Q 215 / 325

UPSC CSE Prelims 2016

A military code writes SYSTEM as SYSMET and NEARER as AENRER. Using the same code, FRACTION can be written as:

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (4)

The coding pattern involves dividing the word into two equal halves and then reversing the letters within each half independently.

  • For the word SYSTEM (6 letters):
    • The word is divided into SYS and TEM.
    • Reversing SYS yields SYS.
    • Reversing TEM yields MET.
    • Combining these results in SYSMET.
  • For the word NEARER (6 letters):
    • The word is divided into NEA and RER.
    • Reversing NEA yields AEN.
    • Reversing RER yields RER.
    • Combining these results in AENRER.
  • Applying this pattern to FRACTION (8 letters):
    • The word is divided into FRAC and TION.
    • Reversing FRAC yields CARF.
    • Reversing TION yields NOIT.
    • Combining these results in CARFNOIT.

Thus, FRACTION is coded as CARFNOIT.

Incorrect Options:

Options 1, 2, and 3 do not follow the established coding pattern of reversing each half of the word independently as demonstrated by the given examples.

Explanation figure for the question: A military code writes SYSTEM as SYSMET and NEARER as AENRER. Using the same code, FRACTI… Explanation figure for the question: A military code writes SYSTEM as SYSMET and NEARER as AENRER. Using the same code, FRACTI…