JAMIA 2026 — Reasoning PYQ

In alphabet classification puzzles, letters are generally analyzed using either their linguistic properties (vowels vs. consonants) or their geometric structure (number of straight lines, open vs. closed curves).

Let's break down the options based on the number of straight line segments required to draw each capital letter:

• Letter A: Composed of 3 straight line segments.

• Letter Z: Composed of 3 straight line segments.

• Letter N: Composed of 3 straight line segments.

• Letter E: Composed of 4 straight line segments (one vertical line and three horizontal lines).

$$\text{Line segments in A}=3$$

$$\text{Line segments in Z}=3$$

$$\text{Line segments in N}=3$$

$$\text{Line segments in E}=4$$

Since letters A, Z, and N are all constructed using exactly 3 straight lines, letter E stands out as the odd one because it requires 4 straight lines.

Final Answer

The odd figure among the choices is E.

Correct Option: (b) E