Select the pair that follows the same pattern as that followed by the two sets of pairs given below. Both pairs follow the same pattern.
WKA : ULZ
SMY : QNX

Given: WKA : ULZ; SMY : QNX

Logic: Subtract 2, add 1, and subtract 1 from the place value of the first, second, and third letters of the given letter cluster to get its related letter cluster.

WKA : ULZ; W - 2 = U, K + 1 = L, A - 1 = Z

SMY : QNX; S - 2 = Q, M + 1 = N, Y - 1 = X

Let's check the options:

First option: OOW : MPV$$\rightarrow$$O - 2 = M; O + 1 = P; W - 1 = V​

Second option: DTU : BQW$$\rightarrow$$D - 2 = B; T + 1 = U $$\neq$$​ Q; U - 1 = T $$\neq$$​ W​

Third option: XQN : VSM$$\rightarrow$$X - 2 = V; Q + 1 = R $$\neq$$​ S; N - 1 = M​

Fourth option: NTS : KVQ​​$$\rightarrow$$N - 2 = L $$\neq$$​ K; T + 1 = U $$\neq$$​ V; S - 1 = R $$\neq$$​ Q

So, the correct answer is (a).