If IMAGE and FIELD are coded as FHBNJ and EMFJG respectively then, which one among the given options is the most appropriate code for BEACH ?
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GATE CSE 2025 Set 2 · Q7
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Select one answerSingle correct
Solution
Official answer: B) IDBFC
Reading ComprehensionTo determine the coding pattern, let us analyze the transformation from the given words to their codes:
For IMAGE FHBNJ:
Reverse the letters of :
Shift each reversed letter forward by in alphabetical order:
Result: FHBNJ
For FIELD EMFJG:
Reverse the letters of :
Shift each reversed letter forward by :
Result: EMFJG
Applying the same rule to BEACH:
Reverse the letters of :
Shift each reversed letter forward by :
Result: IDBFC
Therefore, the correct option is (B).
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Try reversing the order of the letters in the given word and then shifting each letter forward by one alphabetical position.
This Reading Comprehension previous year question is Q7 of the GATE CSE 2025 Set 2 paper. Find more GATE CSE PYQs on Reading Comprehension in General Aptitude, or browse all GATE CSE PYQs.
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