Coding decoding and analogy items – UGC NET Question

D is wrong because coding–decoding and analogy questions are an integral part of reasoning and are explicitly included under mathematical reasoning and aptitude in UGC NET Unit 5. These items require recognising and applying patterns, which is a key aspect of mathematical thinking. Statements A, B, C and E are all correct descriptions: coding relies on replacement by rules, solving requires discovering that rule, analogies use one pair to transfer a relationship to another, and letter codes often depend on alphabet positions or shifts. Hence, D alone is the incorrect statement.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it singles out D as the statement that misrepresents the syllabus and nature of reasoning questions, while leaving the accurate descriptions of coding and analogies untouched. It reflects the exam’s emphasis on pattern-based reasoning.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it treats C, which correctly explains the essence of analogy questions, as if it were also wrong. Analogies indeed work by mapping a known relationship onto a new pair.

Option C:
Option C is wrong since it marks B as incorrect along with D, even though B rightly points out that identifying the substitution pattern is crucial in coding–decoding. Ignoring this fact undermines the understanding of how such items are solved.

Option D:
Option D is also incorrect because it adds A to the set of wrong statements, even though A correctly states that coding–decoding involves replacing a word or number according to some rule. This option therefore misclassifies a core feature of coding questions.