In each of the following questions, the first word is coded to form the second word using a specific rearrangement and/or substit…

Question

In each of the following questions, the first word is coded to form the second word using a specific rearrangement and/or substitution rule. Apply the same rule to the third word to determine the correct corresponding word from the given alternatives.

AYRRJC : CATTLE :: NCPDCAR : ?

1. A. SUBJECTS
2. B. NEGLECT
3. C. PERFECT (Correct answer)
4. D. OPERATE

Correct Answer

Option C — PERFECT

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is PERFECT.

Key Points

• Work out the code from CATTLE → AYRRJC: each letter is shifted −2 (C−2 = A, A−2 = Y, T−2 = R, T−2 = R, L−2 = J, E−2 = C).
• To decode NCPDCAR, reverse the rule with +2: N+2 = P, C+2 = E, P+2 = R, D+2 = F, C+2 = E, A+2 = C, R+2 = T → PERFECT.
• First derive the shift and direction from the given pair, then invert it on the target — mixing up the direction is the usual mistake.