What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following letter series? HJ, IK, JL, KM, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following letter series? HJ, IK, JL, KM, ?
A. MO
B. LO
C. MN
D. LN
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
First letters: H, I, J, K, L (+1). Second letters: J, K, L, M, N (+1). The next term is LN.

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