In each of the following questions, a group of three numbers/symbols is given in each option. Identify the group that does NOT fo…

Question

In each of the following questions, a group of three numbers/symbols is given in each option. Identify the group that does NOT follow the same pattern as the others.

1. A. Z1 : Y2 : X3@
2. B. W4% : V5^ : U6&
3. C. T7 : S8( : R9)
4. D. Q10 : P11 : O12 (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — Q10 : P11 : O12

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Q10$ : P11$ : O12$.

Key Points

• Examine all three strands in each group:
  • Letters fall by one: Z, Y, X / W, V, U / T, S, R / Q, P, O — consistent everywhere.
  • Numbers rise by one: 1, 2, 3 / 4, 5, 6 / 7, 8, 9 / 10, 11, 12 — also consistent.
  • Symbols change within each group in the first three options, but in the fourth the symbol $ repeats unchanged across all three triplets.
• The symbol strand is what breaks, so the fourth group is the odd one.

Additional Information

• Where letters and digits both behave consistently, the distinguishing feature must lie in the remaining strand — check it last but check it deliberately.
• The first three groups also continue a single running sequence of letters and numbers from Z1 through R9, which the fourth group extends correctly; only the symbols fail.
• In classification questions with three components, verify each in turn rather than stopping at the first that works — the setter places the break in whichever strand candidates are least likely to examine.

प्रश्न (हिन्दी में)

निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक प्रश्न में, प्रत्येक विकल्प में तीन संख्याओं/प्रतीकों का एक समूह दिया गया है। उस समूह की पहचान कीजिए जो अन्य के समान स्वरूप का पालन नहीं करता है।

1. A. Z1 : Y2 : X3@
2. B. W4% : V5^ : U6&
3. C. T7 : S8( : R9)
4. D. Q10 : P11 : O12