Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Verbal Reasoning

Topic

Coding Decoding

Question:

DELHI is coded as WVOSR. Choose the right code for NZCRNFN

Options:

MININUM

MAXIMUM

MINIMAL

MINUTES

Correct Answer:

MAXIMUM

Explanation:

If you align the alphabet from A to Z alongside the alphabet reversed (Z to A), you will find that each letter is coded by its exact opposite letter (equidistant from the opposite end of the alphabet):

  • D $\leftrightarrow$ W (4th letter from the start / 4th from the end)
  • E $\leftrightarrow$ V (5th letter from the start / 5th from the end)
  • L $\leftrightarrow$ O (12th letter from the start / 12th from the end)
  • H $\leftrightarrow$ S (8th letter from the start / 8th from the end)
  • I $\leftrightarrow$ R (9th letter from the start / 9th from the end)

Using this exact same reverse-alphabet rule for NZCRNFN:

  • N $\leftrightarrow$ M
  • Z $\leftrightarrow$ A
  • C $\leftrightarrow$ X
  • R $\leftrightarrow$ I
  • N $\leftrightarrow$ M
  • F $\leftrightarrow$ U
  • N $\leftrightarrow$ M

Putting these decoded letters together gives us MAXIMUM.

Correct Option: MAXIMUM