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Based on the alphabetical order, three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group.

Which is the one that does not belong to that group?

(Note: The odd man out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.)

Options

A

GFI

B

MMO

C

ZYB

D

QPS

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Correct Answer :

Option B

MMO

Solution :

The correct option is MMO.

To determine which letter cluster does not belong to the group, we analyze the positions of the letters in the alphabetical order (where A = 1, B = 2, ..., Z = 26) and find the pattern of transitions between consecutive letters in each group.

Let's examine each option step-by-step:

1. GFI
The alphabetical positions of the letters are G = 7, F = 6, and I = 9.
First to second letter (G to F):
7-1=6
Second to third letter (F to I):
6+3=9
This follows a pattern of (-1, +3).

2. ZYB
The alphabetical positions of the letters are Z = 26, Y = 25, and B = 2.
First to second letter (Z to Y):
26-1=25
Second to third letter (Y to B): Here, we wrap around the alphabet. Moving 3 positions forward from Y (25) leads to B (since Z is 26, A is 27/1, and B is 28/2).
25+3=28B
This also follows the pattern of (-1, +3).

3. QPS
The alphabetical positions of the letters are Q = 17, P = 16, and S = 19.
First to second letter (Q to P):
17-1=16
Second to third letter (P to S):
16+3=19
This also follows the pattern of (-1, +3).

4. MMO
The alphabetical positions of the letters are M = 13, M = 13, and O = 15.
First to second letter (M to M):
13-0=13
Second to third letter (M to O):
13+2=15
This follows a pattern of (0, +2), which deviates from the (-1, +3) pattern shared by all the other options.

Therefore, MMO is the odd one out and does not belong to the group.

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