Explanation:

To decode the pattern:

- Step 1: Identify the positional values of each character.

- Step 2: Notice the pattern between the letters.

- Mapping for ROMAN to ILNZM:

- R (18) to I (9): Back by 9 positions.

- O (15) to L (12): Back by 3 positions.

- M (13) to N (14): Forward by 1 position.

- A (1) to Z (26): Back by 1 position in a looping manner.

- N (14) to M (13): Back by 1 position.

- Apply this pattern to FRANCE:

- F (6) to U (21): Back by 9 positions.

- R (18) to I (9): Back by 9 positions.

- A (1) to Z (26): Back by 1 position in a looping manner.

- N (14) to M (13): Back by 1 position.

- C (3) to X (24): Back by 3 positions.

- E (5) to V (22): Forward by 17 positions.

Correct Answer: 3. UIZMXV

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