A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
PMNT, TQRX, XUVB, BYZF, ?

Correct option is A

The pattern letter by letter.

1st letter: P → T → X → B
Positions: P = 16, T = 20, X = 24, B = 2
The pattern shows a shift of +4 in each step: 16 → 20 → 24 → 28 – 26 = 2 → 6
So, the 1st letter of the missing term is F.
2nd letter: M → Q → U → Y
Positions: M = 13, Q = 17, U = 21, Y = 25
The pattern is also a shift of +4: 13 → 17 → 21 → 25 → 29 (29 – 26 = 3 corresponds to C, as the alphabet repeats).
So, the 2nd letter of the missing term is C.
3rd letter: N → R → V → Z
Positions: N = 14, R = 18, V = 22, Z = 26
The pattern is a shift of +4: 14 → 18 → 22 → 26 → 4 (30 – 26 = 4 corresponds to D, as the alphabet repeats).
So, the 3rd letter of the missing term is D.
4th letter: T → X → B → F
Positions: T = 20, X = 24, B = 2, F = 6
The pattern is +4: 20 → 24 → 28 – 26 = 2 → 6→ 10(corresponds to J).
So, the 4th letter of the missing term is J.
Final Answer:
The missing term in the series is FCDJ.
The correct answer is (a) FCDJ.