JAMIA 2026 — Reasoning PYQ

The correct option is (d) 28.

Logic and Pattern Detection

In this problem, the letters are assigned numerical values matching their standard positions in the alphabetical order (where $A=1,B=2,C=3,\dots ,Z=26$). The pattern is evaluated by finding the sum of the positional values of all letters in the word.

Let us test this pattern with the word BAG:

• Position of $\text{B}=2$

• Position of $\text{A}=1$

• Position of $\text{G}=7$

Now, add these values together:

$$\text{Sum}=2+1+7=10$$

This perfectly matches the given code of $10$ for BAG.

Finding the Code for MAN

Using the exact same logic, let's look up the standard positional values for the letters in the word MAN:

• Position of $\text{M}=13$

• Position of $\text{A}=1$

• Position of $\text{N}=14$

Now, add these individual letter values together:

$$\text{Code for MAN}=13+1+14$$

$$\text{Code for MAN}=28$$

Conclusion

The numerical code for MAN under this scheme is 28, which corresponds to option (d).