Which letter will come next in the series: Z, U, Q, N, L, ?

Reasoning Ability ·Previously asked in JKSSB Patwari 2024

View the full solved paper: JKSSB Patwari – 1 September 2024 Set A

Question

Which letter will come next in the series: Z, U, Q, N, L, ?

  1. A. K (Correct answer)
  2. B. H
  3. C. G
  4. D. M

Correct Answer

Option A — K

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is K.

Key Points

  • Series: Z(26), U(21), Q(17), N(14), L(12), ?
  • The gaps are -5, -4, -3, -2, -1 (decreasing by 1).
  • Next: 12-1=11 → 11th letter = K.