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NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2025 Shift-1 📅 06 May, 2025

Which of the following letter-clusters should replace # and % so that the pattern and relationship followed between the letter-cluster pair on the left side of :: is the same as that on the right side of ::?

# : LHM :: OKP : %

A
# = FDH, % = NHU
B
# = UPS, % = RPV
C
# = DCV, % = NHY
D
# = GCH, % = TPU
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NTPC Graduate Tier 1
2025 • 06 May, 2025 • Shift-1
Which of the following letter-clusters should replace # and % so that the pattern and relationship followed between the letter-cluster pair on the left side of :: is the same as that on the right side of ::?

# : LHM :: OKP : %
Correct Answer
# = GCH, % = TPU
Internal Cluster Pattern: To resolve this complex analogy, we must analyze the internal alphabetical shift logic occurring within the provided reference cluster......
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Internal Cluster Pattern
To resolve this complex analogy, we must analyze the internal alphabetical shift logic occurring within the provided reference clusters 'LHM' and 'OKP'.
Reference Shift Logic
In the cluster LHM, L(12) to H(8) represents a backward shift of -4, while H(8) to M(13) is a forward shift of +5. Similarly, in OKP, O(15) to K(11) is -4, and K(11) to P(16) is +5. Thus, the governing structural rule is (-4, +5).
Testing Options
We must find the option where both replacement clusters strictly obey this internal (-4, +5) algorithmic pattern.
Validating the Match
Checking option four: For GCH, G(7)-4 = C(3) and C(3)+5 = H(8). For TPU, T(20)-4 = P(16) and P(16)+5 = U(21). Both perfectly align.
Conclusion
The syntactically correct replacements are indeed GCH and TPU.