MILK is related to TPSR in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, POT is related to WVA. To which of the given options is NATION related, following the same logic?

UHAPVU

UHAPUV

UHAPUU

UHAAUV

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2025 • 05 Jun, 2025 • Shift-3

MILK is related to TPSR in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, POT is related to WVA. To which of the given options is NATION related, following the same logic?

Correct Answer

UHAPVU

[Pattern Decoding Phase]: Let's critically map the alphabetical translation from the source words to the target words to uncover the hidden cryptographic rule.[......

💡 Analysis & Explanation

[Pattern Decoding Phase] ▼

Let's critically map the alphabetical translation from the source words to the target words to uncover the hidden cryptographic rule.

[Test Case 1 Mapping] ▼

MILK -> TPSR. M(13) + 7 = T(20); I(9) + 7 = P(16); L(12) + 7 = S(19); K(11) + 7 = R(18).

[Test Case 2 Mapping] ▼

POT -> WVA. P(16) + 7 = W(23); O(15) + 7 = V(22); T(20) + 7 = A(27, wrapping around the alphabet). Both cases confirm a strict +7 forward shift constraint.

[Execution Phase] ▼

Applying this proven +7 shift uniformly to the word NATION:
N(14) + 7 = U(21)
A(1) + 7 = H(8)
T(20) + 7 = A(27)
I(9) + 7 = P(16)
O(15) + 7 = V(22)
N(14) + 7 = U(21)

Conclusion ▼

Synthesizing the shifted characters produces the string UHAPVU.

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MILK is related to TPSR in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, POT is related to WVA. To which of the given options is NATION related, following the same logic?