Chapter 4

Coding and Decoding

CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS

☞ Coding ☞ Decoding

CODinG AnD DecODinG Similarly, the code for SEGMENT is

Before looking at the different types of questions and some Word : S E G M E N T
of the codes that can be used with the help of examples, let Logic : –1 –1 –1 –1 –1 –1 –1
us first understand what we mean by coding and decoding. Code : R D F L D M S
When we say coding, a particular code or pattern is used
to express a word in English language as a different word Example 2
or in a different form. The coded word itself does not make
In a certain code language, if the word RECTANGLE’ is
any sense unless we know the pattern or code that has been
coded as TGEVCPING, then how is the word ‘RHOMBUS’
followed. Decoding refers to the process of arriving at the
coded in that language?
equivalent English word from the code word given.
(A) TJOQDWV (B) TJQNDWU
In the questions, a particular code is given and on the
(C) TJQODWU (D) TJQOEWU
basis of this given code, we have to find out how another
word (in English language) can be coded. The correct Solution
code for the given word has to be selected from the answer Word : R E C T A N G L E
choices on the basis of the code given in the question.
Logic : +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2
Solved Examples Code : T G E V C P I N G
Similarly, the code for RHOMBUS is
Example 1 Word : R H O M B U S
In a certain code language, if the word ‘PARTNER’ is Logic : +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2
coded as OZQSMDQ, then what is the code for the word Code: T J Q O D W U
‘SEGMENT’ in that language?
(A) TFHNFOU (B) RDFLDMS Example 3
(C) RDELDMS (D) RDFEDNS In a certain code language, if the word ‘SPHERE’ is coded
Solution as EREHPS, then how is the word ‘EXHIBITION’ coded in
Word : P A R T N E R that language?
Logic : –1 –1 –1 –1 –1 –1 –1 (A) NOTITBIHXE (B) NOITIDIHXE
(C) NOITIBIHWE (D) NOITIBIHXE
Code : O Z Q S M D Q

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Solution (A) 244060 (B) 024406

Word: S P H E R E (C) 020446 (D) 200446
Logic: The letters in the given word are reversed. Solution
Code: E R E H P S As we observe that the letters and their corresponding codes
Similarly, the code for EXHIBITION, is are given in an order, i.e. the code for C is 3, R is 9, I is 2,
Word: E X H I B I T I O N and so on. Hence, the code for LITTLE is 024406.
Logic: The letters in the given word are reversed. Direction for questions 8 to 10:  In a certain code ­language,
Code: N O I T I B I H X E the codes for some words are as follow.
NATION - agvnab
Example 4 REMOTE - rzgrbe
In a certain code language, if the word ‘­
REJECTION’ STAIR - efgnv
is coded as SGMIHZPWW, then how is the word FORMAL - bensyz
‘MECHANIC’ coded in that language? COMMON - zabzpb
(A) NGFLFTPK (B) NGPLFTPK FOR - ebs
(C) NGFKFTPK (D) NGPTPKIL On the basis of the above coding pattern, answer the follow-
Solution ing questions.
Word: R E J E   C T  I O N 8. What is the code for ‘SCREEN’?
Logic : +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 (A) fepcra (B) fpersa
Code : S  G  M I   H  Z   P W  W (C) fpreba (D) fperra
Similarly, the code for MECHANIC is 9. What is the code for ‘RATION’?
Word :  M  E C  H A   N I C (A) ensvba (B) engvba
Logic : +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 (C) engrba (D) engvca
Code : N  G F L F   T P  K 10. What is the code for ‘CREATOR’?
(A) prengbc (B) persbgc
Example 5 (C) perngbe (D) pebryc
In a certain code language, if the word ‘­PLAYER’ is coded Solutions for questions 8 to 10:
as AELPRY, then how is the word ‘MANAGER’ coded in The given words and their codes are as follow
that language? (A) NATION - agvnab
(A) AEAGMNR (B) AAGEMNR (B) REMOTE - rzgrbi
(C) AAEGMNR (D) AAEGNMR (C) STAIR - efgnv
Solution (D) FORMAL - bensyz
Word: P L A Y E R (E) COMMON - zabzpb
Logic: The letters in the word are arranged in the (6) FOR - ebs
increasing order of their value as in the In the 1st word, the letter N is repeated and so is the code a.
alphabet. Hence, for N, the code is a. Similarly, from the 2nd word, the
Code: A E L P R Y code for E is ‘r’. In 1st and 6th words, the letter o is common
Similarly, the code for MANAGER is AAEGMNR. and so is the code b. Hence, the code for o is b. In the 5th
word, the letter m is repeated and so is the code z. Hence, the
Example 6 code for m is z. Similarly, the codes for the remaining letters
In a certain code language, if the number 1 is assigned to all can be determined.
the letters in odd numbered places in the alphabet and the The letters and their respective codes are as follows:
remaining letters are assigned the number 2, then what is
the code for the word ‘INDIAN’? Letter A C E F I L M N O R S T
(A) 121212 (B) 111222 Code
(C) 112212 (D) 122112 n p R s v y z a b e f G
letter
Solution
The code for the word INDIAN is 122112. 8. The code for ‘SCREEN’ is fperra.
Hence, the correct option is (D).
Example 7 9. The code for ‘RATION’ is engvba.
In a certain code language, if CRICKET is coded as 3923564, Hence, the correct option is (B).
ROCKET is coded as 913564, and KETTLE is coded as 10. The code for ‘CREATOR’ is perngbe.
564406, then how is LITTLE coded in that language? Hence, the correct option is (C).

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Exercises
Direction for questions 1 to 12:  Select the correct alterna- 12. In a certain code language, if INFER = 25 and JERSEY
tive from the given choices. = 28, then CHOICE =?
1. In a certain code language, if the word CIRCUMSTANCE (A) 34 (B) 39 (C) 41 (D) 47
is coded as CRUSACICMTNE, then how is the word Direction for questions 13 to 15:  These questions are
HAPPINESS coded in that language? based on the following data.
(A) HPEISAPNS (B) HPISEAPNS In a certain code language, if the word ROUTINE is
(C) HPIESPANS (D) HPIESAPNS coded as JMPRRLJ and the word FIDELITY is coded as
2. In a certain code language, if the word REGISTRATION LGHCXGNW, then how will you code the following words
is coded as TSIGERNOITAR, then how is the word in that language?
ACCURATE coded in that language? 13. PREVAIL
(A) UCCAETAR (B) UACCETAR (A) FPLRDGX (B) FPJTBGX
(C) UCACETAR (D) UCCATEAR (C) FTJBNKX (D) FPJVBIX
3. In a certain code language, if the word LIBERAL 14. LANGUAGE
is coded as MJCFSBM, then how is the word (A) XYBDPXNC (B) XYBDPXMC
REDUCTION coded in that language? (C) XYCEPXNC (D) XYBEPYNC
(A) EDCTBSHNM (B) SFEVDUJPO
15. TOBACCO
(C) SFEVCTJPO (D) SFDUCTJPO
(A) NMDXEAF (B) NMDYEBF
4. In a certain code language, if the word STRUCTURE (C) NMCYFBD (D) NMDYFAD
is coded as TVUYHZBZN, then how is the word
REMEDY coded in that language? Direction for questions 16 to 20:  For the following groups
(A) SGPIJE (B) SGPEJD of letters given in column I, the codes are given in column II.
(C) SGPIHE (D) SGPIIE Answer the following questions by finding the codes for the
groups from the given columns.
5. In a certain code language, if the word SEARCH is
coded as IDSBFT, then how is the word FURNISH Column I Column II
coded in that language? (A) lit kit bit dit brpd
(A) ITKNSVG (B) ITJORWG
(B) fit git mit kit tdsv
(C) ITJOSVG (D) ITHNRVG
(C) rit bit git tit xpvw
6. In a certain code language ‘two’ is called ‘three’, ‘three’
(D) nit dit fit rit rsxj
is called ‘four’, ‘four’ is called ‘one’, ‘one’ is called
‘five’, ‘five’, is called ‘six’, and ‘six’ is called ‘nine’, then 16. What is the code for lit?
what in the code language is the sum of one and three? (A) v (B) r (C) p (D) b
(A) six (B) two (C) nine (D) one
17. What is the code for tit?
7. In a certain code language if ‘pink’ means ‘black’, (A) w (B) x (C) p (D) v
‘black’ means ‘white’, ‘white’ means ‘yellow’, ‘­yellow’
18. What is the code for rit?
means ‘orange’, ‘orange’ means ‘red’, and ‘red’ means
(A) j (B) s (C) r (D) x
‘green’, then which colour stands for peace in that code?
(A) Red (B) Black 19. What is the code for nit?
(C) Orange (D) Green (A) x (B) s (C) j (D) r
8. In a certain code language, if MENTION = 49 and 20. What is the code for kit?
NEUROTIC = 64, then MARVELLOUS = ? (A) r (B) p (C) x (D) d
(A) 81 (B) 88 (C) 64 (D) 100 Direction for questions 21 to 25:  For the words given in
9. In a certain code language, if CABINET = 70 and column I, the codes are given in column II. Answer the fol-
BEAUTY = 60, then PRODUCTION = ? lowing questions by finding the codes for the letters from
(A) 90 (B) 100 (C) 110 (D) 120 the words and their codes given in the columns.
10. In a certain code language, if IMPEND = 61 and Column I Column II
DISH = 40, then FRUIT = ?
(A) PRETEND 4396408
(A) 86 (B) 68 (C) 74 (D) 76
(B) COMMON 615715
11. In a certain code language, if BUG = 90 and
(C) HOUSE 4*2&1
ALMS = 180, then CADET = ?
(A) 153 (B) 165 (C) 175 (D) 148 (D) SUPPORT 3*21839
(E) DRUM 5*08

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21. What is the code for the word PROTECT? 24. What is the code for the word DETHRONE?
(A) 3895479 (B) 3846978 (A) 049&7264
(C) 3819479 (D) 3814978 (B) 049&8164
22. What is the code for the word HORMONE? (C) 059&7164
(A) &385364 (B) &176561 (D) 059&8164
(C) &175184 (D) &185164 25. What is the code for the word COMPOUND?
23. What is the code for the word EMPEROR? (A) 71531*60 (B) 72532*80
(A) 5495717 (B) 4534818 (C) 91531*70 (D) 72542*60
(C) 3453919 (D) 4537178

Answer Keys
1. D 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. D 7. B 8. D 9. B 10. C
11. B 12. A 13. B 14. D 15. D 16. D 17. A 18. D 19. C 20. D
21. C 22. D 23. B 24. B 25. A

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