UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statement C is wrong because coding–decoding questions are deliberately constructed so that the code is systematically related to the original word, often through shifts, reversals or other consistent transformations. Statements A, B, D and E are all correct: codes frequently use alphabet shifts, reversals or swaps, comparing several coded words is a key strategy and these questions clearly test pattern recognition and analysis. Since only C misrepresents the nature of coding–decoding, the set of wrong statements consists of C alone.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it labels both A and C as wrong, even though A correctly describes a very common rule where letters are replaced by those at fixed distances in the alphabet. Treating A as wrong would contradict standard practice in many aptitude questions.

Option B:
Option B is wrong because it includes E among the wrong statements, wrongly suggesting that coding–decoding questions do not assess pattern recognition. In reality, E is an accurate statement about the purpose of such questions.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect as it groups B, C and D together and thereby misclassifies B and D, which are true descriptions of common patterns and solution strategies. Including true statements in the “wrong” set shows that this option does not satisfy the requirement of the question.

Option D:
Option D is correct since it isolates C as the only statement that denies the logical structure underlying coding–decoding questions and leaves all accurate descriptions intact. It reinforces the idea that these items are structured and analysable, not random.