Correct option is B
Concept:
The question asks for an option where the letters are skipped in the pattern of 1, 2, and 3 positions between adjacent letters. This means:
· Between the first and second letter, 1 letter is skipped.
· Between the second and third letter, 2 letters are skipped.
· Between the third and fourth letter, 3 letters are skipped.
Solution:
(a) EFIN
· Between E and F: 0 letters are skipped (no skip).
· Between F and I: 2 letters are skipped ( G, H).
· Between I and N: 4 letters are skipped ( J, K, L, M).
· This doesn't follow the 1, 2, 3 skipping pattern.
(b) FHKO
· Between F and H: 1 letter is skipped ( G).
· Between H and K: 2 letters are skipped ( I, J).
· Between K and O: 3 letters are skipped ( L, M, N).
· This follows the pattern of skipping 1, 2, and 3 letters.
(c) ACDE
· Between A and C: 1 letter is skipped ( B).
· Between C and D: 0 letters are skipped (no skip).
· Between D and E: 0 letters are skipped (no skip).
· This doesn't follow the 1, 2, 3 skipping pattern.
(d) FHLP
· Between F and H: 1 letter is skipped ( G).
· Between H and L: 3 letters are skipped ( I, J, K).
· Between L and P: 3 letters are skipped ( M, N, O).
· This doesn't follow the 1, 2, 3 skipping pattern.
Correct Answer:
(b) FHKO follows the 1, 2, 3 skipping pattern.