Explanation:

Let’s break down the sequence:

- E (5), G (7), L (12), V (22)

- Now look for the pattern in the alphabetical position differences:

- E to G: +2

- G to L: +5

- L to V: +10

- The differences are increasing: 2, 5, 10 – each time, the increase doubles (2?5:+3, 5?10:+5). Possibly, the next increment is +7 (following the +3, +5, next is +7).

So, V (22) + 17 (the likely next jump, since the sequence of increments is +3, +5, +7, which added to 10 gives 17):

- 22 + 17 = 39. There are only 26 alphabets, so we cycle back:

- 39 - 26 = 13 ? Letter M.

But let's check options:

1. M

2. G

3. S

4. P

- M is 13.

- G is 7.

- S is 19.

- P is 16.

So, option 1: M matches our calculation.

Correct Answer: Option 1, M