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General Intelligence & Reasoning ·Previously asked in SSC CGL 2025

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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. A1@ : B2 : C3
  2. B. D4% : E5^ : F6&
  3. C. G7 : H8( : I9)
  4. D. J10 : K11@ : L12@ (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — J10 : K11@ : L12@

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is J10_ : K11@ : L12@.

Key Points

  • In A, B and C each triplet pairs its letter-number with a *unique* consecutive special symbol (e.g. A1@ : B2# : C3$).
  • In D, both K11 and L12 carry the same symbol @, so the 'one distinct symbol per element' rule is violated.
  • The letters and numbers are a decoy that all march in order; the real rule lives in the symbols, so compare those across the triplet.

Topics covered: Odd One Out Pattern