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What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? FMK HOM JQO LSQ ?
NVR
NUR
NUS
NVS
NUS
Analyze the pattern for each of the three letter positions independently: the first letters increase by +2, the second letters increase by +4, and the third letters increase by +4.
Analyze the pattern for each of the three letter positions independently: the first letters increase by +2, the second letters increase by +4, and the third letters increase by +4.
Analyze 1st Letters
F(6), H(8), J(10), L(12). The pattern is +2. Next is 12+2 = 14, which is N.
Analyze 2nd Letters
M(13), O(15), Q(17), S(19). The pattern is +2. Next is 19+2 = 21, which is U.
Analyze 3rd Letters
K(11), M(13), O(15), Q(17). The pattern is +2. Next is 17+2 = 19, which is S.
A: Incorrect 2nd and 3rd letters; B: Incorrect 3rd letter; D: Incorrect 2nd and 3rd letters.
C is correct because the series follows a consistent +2 increment for every alphabetical position, leading to N, U, and S.
Always convert letters to their numerical positions (A=1, Z=26) immediately to simplify pattern detection in alphabetical series questions.