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Which of the following options should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? DIN, FKP, HMR, JOT,?
LQV
KOX
KOU
KOV
LQV
Observe the first, second, and third letters of each group independently. Each position advances by a constant step of +2 alphabetically.
Observe the first, second, and third letters of each group independently. Each position advances by a constant step of +2 alphabetically.
Analyze 1st Letters
D (4), F (6), H (8), J (10). The pattern is +2. Next is 10 + 2 = 12, which is L.
Analyze 2nd Letters
I (9), K (11), M (13), O (15). The pattern is +2. Next is 15 + 2 = 17, which is Q.
Analyze 3rd Letters
N (14), P (16), R (18), T (20). The pattern is +2. Next is 20 + 2 = 22, which is V.
B: Starts with K (incorrect), C: Starts with K (incorrect), D: Starts with K (incorrect). Only Option A (LQV) follows the consistent +2 progression.
A is correct because every letter in each triplet advances by +2 in the alphabetical order, leading from JOT to LQV.
For letter series, always write down the numerical position (A=1, B=2...) to identify patterns instantly.