In this post we will solve coding and decoding questions which is important part of logical reasoning syllabus. If you are preparing for any competition exams like GRE GMAT, Math Olympiad, CAT, CMAT, NMAT, SSC, SSC-CGL, SSC-CHSL, Banking , IBPS, SBI etc. this chapter can be important for you.
We have tried to solve question with the use of illustrations for your easy understanding. I hope after reading the post you will gain some understanding to solve the questions yourself.
Coding & Decoding Verbal Reasoning
Q1. If in a certain language, MADRAS is coded as NBESBT, how is BOMBAY coded in that language ?
(a) CPNCBX (b) CPNCBZ
(c) CPOCBZ (d) CQOCBZ
Solution-In this type of coding there is a particular relationship between the each letters of given word to their code and we try to find that relationship
Here the coding of each letter is its next alphabet and follows +1 series
Now we have to find code for BOMBAY
By following above relationship we get our code for BOMBAY is CPNCBZ
Q2. If FISH is written as EHRG in a certain code, how would JUNGLE be written in that code ?
(a) ITMFKD (b) ITNFKD
(c) KVOHMF (d) TIMFKD
Solution-In this type of coding there is a particular relationship between the each letters of given word to their code and we try to find that relationship
Here the coding of each letter is its previous alphabet and follows -1 series
Now we have to find code for JUNGLE
By following above relationship we get our code for JUNGLE is ITMFKD
Q3. In a certain code language, OPERATION is written as NODQZSHNM. How is INVISIBLE written in that code ?
(a) JOWJTJCMF (b) JOWJTHAKD
(c) HMUHTJCMF (d) HMUHRHAKD
Solution-In this type of coding there is a particular relationship between the each letters of given word to their code And we try to find that relationship
Here the coding of each letter is its previous alphabet and follows -1 series
Now we have to find code for INVISIBLE
By following above relationship we get our code for INVISIBLE is HMUHRHAKD
Q4. If SUMMER is coded as RUNNER, the code for WINTER will be
(a) SUITER (b) VIOUER
(c) WALKER (d) SUFFER
Solution-In this type of coding there is a particular relationship between the each letters of given word to their code and we try to find that relationship
Here the coding of each letter is following a different type of series
Now we have to find code for WINTER
By following above relationship we get our code for WINTER is VIOUER
Q5. If, in a code, MIND becomes KGLB and ARGUE becomes YPESC, then what will DIAGRAM be in that code ?
(a) BGYEPYK (b) BGYPYEK
(c) GLPEYKGB (d) LKBGYPK
Solution-In this type of coding there is a particular relationship between the each letters of given word to their code and we try to find that relationship
and for ARGUE
Here the coding of each letter is following a decreasing series of -2 in alphabetical order
Now we have to find code for DIAGRAM
By following above relationship we get our code for DIAGRAM is BGYEPYK
Q6. In a certain language, SIGHT is written as FVTUG. How is REVEAL written in the same language ?
(a) YNRIRE (b) DQHQMX
(c) FSJSOZ (d) ERIRNY
Solution-In this type of coding there is a particular relationship between the each letters of given word to their code and we try to find that relationship
Here the coding of each letter is follows a series of +13 series
Now we have to find code for REVEAL
By following above relationship we get our code for REVEAL is CPNCBZ
Q7. If in a certain language, POPULAR is coded as QPQVMBS, then the code ‘GBNPVT‘ is used for which word?
(a) FARMER (b) FAMOUS
(c) FRAMES (d) FARMES
Solution-In this type of coding there is a particular relationship between the each letters of given word to their code And we try to find that relationship
Here the coding of each letter is its next alphabet and follows +1 series
Now we have to find code for GBNPVT
By following above relationship we get our code for GBNPVT is FAMOUS
Q8. If ROBUST is coded as QNATRS in a certain language, which word would be coded as ZXCMP ?
(a) BZEOR (b) AYDNQ
(c) AWDLQ (d) YWBLO
Solution-In this type of coding there is a particular relationship between the each letters of given word to their code and we try to find that relationship
Here the coding of each letter is its previous alphabet and follows -1 series
Now we have to find code for ZXCMP
By following above relationship we get our code for ZXCMP is AYDNQ
Q9. If in a certain language, GRASP is coded as BMVNK, then how the word ‘CRANE‘ will be coded?
(a) FUDQH (b) HWFSJ
(c) GVERI (d) XMVIZ
Solution-In this type of coding there is a particular relationship between the each letters of given word to their code and we try to find that relationship
Here the coding of each letter follows a series of -5 in alphabetical
Now we have to find code for CRANE
By following above relationship we get our code for CRANE is XMVIZ
Q10. In a certain code, DECEMBER is written as ERMBCEDE. Which word will be written as ERMBVENO in that code ?
(a) AUGUST (b) SEPTEMBER
(c) OCTOMBER (d) NOVEMBER
Solution-In this type of coding there is a particular relationship between the each letters of given word to their code
And we try to find that relationship
Here the pairs of letters are written as just opposite in their code
Similarly we write code for ERMBVENO
By following above relationship we get our code ERMBVENO for is NOVEMBER