UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

The positions are Z(26), V(22), R(18), N(14) and J(10). Each move subtracts 4 from the previous position (26−4=22, 22−4=18, 18−4=14, 14−4=10). Continuing this pattern, the next position is 10 − 4 = 6, which is the letter F. Thus F uniquely maintains the constant backward step of 4.

Option A:
Option A, G, is at position 7, which is 3 steps after J instead of 4 steps before. This reverses both direction and step size, violating the observed pattern. Therefore G cannot be the correct continuation.

Option B:
Option B is correct because F is exactly 4 positions before J, matching the consistent −4 difference. It keeps both the direction (backward) and the magnitude of the jump unchanged. This strict alignment with the rule makes F the proper next term.

Option C:
Option C, E, lies at position 5, which is 5 positions before J. This would enlarge the backward step from 4 to 5 without any justification from previous terms. Hence E does not fit the constant difference structure of the series.

Option D:
Option D, H, is at position 8, which is 2 positions before J. That shrinks the backward step to 2, contradicting the established gap of 4. As a result, H cannot logically follow J in this pattern.