In the following question, four groups of letters are given, out of which three are alike in a certain way while one is different. Choose the odd one.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → UVXT
Let’s check the alphabet positions of each group:
1. MOQN
M(13) → O(15) → Q(17) → N(14)
Pattern: +2, +2, −3
2. CEGD
C(3) → E(5) → G(7) → D(4)
Pattern: +2, +2, −3
3. HJLI
H(8) → J(10) → L(12) → I(9)
Pattern: +2, +2, −3
4. UVXT
U(21) → V(22) → X(24) → T(20)
Pattern: +1, +2, −4 (does not match)
Odd one out: UVXT