Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Verbal Reasoning

Topic

Mirror Image

Question:

Which of the following letters of the Alphabet change(s), when viewed through a mirror?

(A) W
(B) N
(C) S
(D) T

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(B) and (C) only

(C) only

(B), (C) and (D) only

(B) only

Correct Answer:

(B) and (C) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → (B) and (C) only

Analysis of the Letters:

  • (A) W: This letter has vertical symmetry. When viewed in a mirror, the left and right sides reflect onto each other, making the image look identical to the original letter. (Does not change)
  • (B) N: This letter does not have vertical symmetry. In a mirror, the diagonal line will appear to slope in the opposite direction (from top-right to bottom-left). (Changes)
  • (C) S: This letter lacks vertical symmetry. The curves will be laterally inverted, making the letter appear backward. (Changes)
  • (D) T: This letter has vertical symmetry. The left and right arms of the horizontal bar are identical. (Does not change