Images of consonants of the capital English alphabets are observed in a mirror. What is the number of images of these which look like their original shapes? 

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  1. 11
  2. 9
  3. 7
  4. 5

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Option 3 : 7
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The Correct answer is Option 3. 

Key Points

  • The consonants of the English alphabet are: B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y, Z
  • Now, let's check which of these consonants are vertically symmetrical and look the same in the mirror:
  • H, M, T, V, W, X, Y are the ones that appear the same when viewed in a mirror.
  • So, there are 7 consonants that meet the condition. Hence, Option 3 (7) is correct.
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