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RRB Clerk Mains Memory Based Paper (Held on:20 October 2019) (Previous Year Paper)·Reasoning
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Question 1801

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Direction: Read the information carefully and answer the questions given below.

There are six persons in a society namely A, B, C, D, E and F traveling to different cities viz. Nashik, Udaipur, Delhi, Raipur, Chennai, and Chandigarh on two different dates i.e. 7 and 20 of the months January, April, and October but not necessarily in the same order.

No two persons go on the same date of the month.

E goes to Nashik but not in January. Two persons who travel to Raipur and Chennai travel in the same month. E travels in a month which has 30 days but not on the 20th. D goes to Delhi on January 20. The number of persons who travel before those who travel to Chandigarh is equal to the number of persons who travel after those who travel to Nashik. F travels in October. There are four persons between B and C traveling to different cities. C does not travel to Udaipur. Neither A nor C travel to Raipur.

Who among the following goes to Raipur?

  1. AOption (a)

    C

  2. BOption (b)

    A

  3. COption (c)

    B

  4. DOption (d)

    F

  5. EOption (e)

    E

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Answer: (d)D.

F

Why this answer is correct

Six persons: A, B, C, D, E and F

Cities: Nashik, Udaipur, Delhi, Raipur, Chennai, and Chandigarh

Months: January, April, October.

Dates: 7th and 20th

  1. D goes to Delhi on January 20. 

  2. E travels in a month which has 30 days but not on the 20th.

  3. E goes to Nashik but not in January.

DatesPersonsCities
7 Jan
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 April
7 October
20 October

 

4) The number of persons who travel before those who travel to Chandigarh is equal to the number of persons who travel after those who travel to Nashik.

5) Two persons who travel to Raipur and Chennai travel in the same month.

DatesPersonsCities
7 JanUdaipur
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 AprilChandigarh
7 OctoberRaipur/Chennai
20 OctoberRaipur/Chennai

 

5) There are four persons between B and C traveling to different cities. 6) C does not travel to Udaipur.

DatesPersonsCities
7 JanBUdaipur
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 AprilChandigarh
7 OctoberRaipur/Chennai
20 OctoberCRaipur/Chennai

 

7) Neither A nor C travel to Raipur.

8) F travels in October.

Hence, the final arrangement is as follows:

DatesPersonsCities
7 JanBUdaipur
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 AprilAChandigarh
7 OctoberFRaipur
20 OctoberCChennai

Hence, F goes to Raipur.

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Question 1802

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Direction: Read the information carefully and answer the questions given below.

There are six persons in a society namely A, B, C, D, E and F traveling to different cities viz. Nashik, Udaipur, Delhi, Raipur, Chennai, and Chandigarh on two different dates i.e. 7 and 20 of the months January, April, and October but not necessarily in the same order.

No two persons go on the same date of the month.

E goes to Nashik but not in January. Two persons who travel to Raipur and Chennai travel in the same month. E travels in a month which has 30 days but not on the 20th. D goes to Delhi on January 20. The number of persons who travel before those who travel to Chandigarh is equal to the number of persons who travel after those who travel to Nashik. F travels in October. There are four persons between B and C traveling to different cities. C does not travel to Udaipur. Neither A nor C travel to Raipur.

On which date does A travel?

  1. AOption (a)

    7th October

  2. BOption (b)

    20th April

  3. COption (c)

    7th January

  4. DOption (d)

    20th October

  5. EOption (e)

    7th April

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Answer: (b)B.

20th April

Why this answer is correct

Six persons: A, B, C, D, E and F

Cities: Nashik, Udaipur, Delhi, Raipur, Chennai, and Chandigarh

Months: January, April, October.

Dates: 7th and 20th

  1. D goes to Delhi on January 20.  

  2. E travels in a month which has 30 days but not on the 20th. 

  3. E goes to Nashik but not in January.

DatesPersonsCities
7 Jan
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 April
7 October
20 October

 

4) The number of persons who travel before those who travel to Chandigarh is equal to the number of persons who travel after those who travel to Nashik.

5) Two persons who travel to Raipur and Chennai travel in the same month.

DatesPersonsCities
7 JanUdaipur
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 AprilChandigarh
7 OctoberRaipur/Chennai
20 OctoberRaipur/Chennai

 

5) There are four persons between B and C traveling to different cities. 6) C does not travel to Udaipur.

DatesPersonsCities
7 JanBUdaipur
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 AprilChandigarh
7 OctoberRaipur/Chennai
20 OctoberCRaipur/Chennai

 

7) Neither A nor C travel to Raipur.

8) F travels in October.

Hence, the final arrangement is as follows:

DatesPersonsCities
7 JanBUdaipur
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 AprilAChandigarh
7 OctoberFRaipur
20 OctoberCChennai

 A travel on 20 April.

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Question 1803

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Direction: Read the information carefully and answer the questions given below.

There are six persons in a society namely A, B, C, D, E and F traveling to different cities viz. Nashik, Udaipur, Delhi, Raipur, Chennai, and Chandigarh on two different dates i.e. 7 and 20 of the months January, April, and October but not necessarily in the same order.

No two persons go on the same date of the month.

E goes to Nashik but not in January. Two persons who travel to Raipur and Chennai travel in the same month. E travels in a month which has 30 days but not on the 20th. D goes to Delhi on January 20. The number of persons who travel before those who travel to Chandigarh is equal to the number of persons who travel after those who travel to Nashik. F travels in October. There are four persons between B and C traveling to different cities. C does not travel to Udaipur. Neither A nor C travel to Raipur.

Which of the following groups is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    7 October - E - Raipur

  2. BOption (b)

    20 April - B - Chandigarh

  3. COption (c)

    20 October - D - Chennai

  4. DOption (d)

    7 January  - B - Udaipur

  5. EOption (e)

    All are incorrect

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Answer: (d)D.

7 January  - B - Udaipur

Why this answer is correct

Six persons: A, B, C, D, E and F

Cities: Nashik, Udaipur, Delhi, Raipur, Chennai, and Chandigarh

Months: January, April, October.

Dates: 7th and 20th

  1. D goes to Delhi on January 20.  

  2. E travels in a month which has 30 days but not on the 20th. 

  3. E goes to Nashik but not in January.

DatesPersonsCities
7 Jan
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 April
7 October
20 October

 

4) The number of persons who travel before those who travel to Chandigarh is equal to the number of persons who travel after those who travel to Nashik.

5) Two persons who travel to Raipur and Chennai travel in the same month.

DatesPersonsCities
7 JanUdaipur
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 AprilChandigarh
7 OctoberRaipur/Chennai
20 OctoberRaipur/Chennai

 

5) There are four persons between B and C traveling to different cities. 6) C does not travel to Udaipur.

DatesPersonsCities
7 JanBUdaipur
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 AprilChandigarh
7 OctoberRaipur/Chennai
20 OctoberCRaipur/Chennai

 

7) Neither A nor C travel to Raipur.

8) F travels in October.

Hence, the final arrangement is as follows:

DatesPersonsCities
7 JanBUdaipur
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 AprilAChandigarh
7 OctoberFRaipur
20 OctoberCChennai

Hence, '7 January  - B - Udaipur' is the correct group.

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Question 1804

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Direction: Read the information carefully and answer the questions given below.

There are six persons in a society namely A, B, C, D, E and F traveling to different cities viz. Nashik, Udaipur, Delhi, Raipur, Chennai, and Chandigarh on two different dates i.e. 7 and 20 of the months January, April, and October but not necessarily in the same order.

No two persons go on the same date of the month.

E goes to Nashik but not in January. Two persons who travel to Raipur and Chennai travel in the same month. E travels in a month which has 30 days but not on the 20th. D goes to Delhi on January 20. The number of persons who travel before those who travel to Chandigarh is equal to the number of persons who travel after those who travel to Nashik. F travels in October. There are four persons between B and C traveling to different cities. C does not travel to Udaipur. Neither A nor C travel to Raipur.

Where does F travel?

  1. AOption (a)

    Raipur

  2. BOption (b)

    Chennai

  3. COption (c)

    Udaipur

  4. DOption (d)

    Chandigarh

  5. EOption (e)

    Cannot be determined

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Answer: (a)A.

Raipur

Why this answer is correct

Six persons: A, B, C, D, E and F

Cities: Nashik, Udaipur, Delhi, Raipur, Chennai, and Chandigarh

Months: January, April, October.

Dates: 7th and 20th

  1. D goes to Delhi on January 20.  

  2. E travels in a month which has 30 days but not on the 20th. 

  3. E goes to Nashik but not in January.

DatesPersonsCities
7 Jan
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 April
7 October
20 October

 

4) The number of persons who travel before those who travel to Chandigarh is equal to the number of persons who travel after those who travel to Nashik.

5) Two persons who travel to Raipur and Chennai travel in the same month.

DatesPersonsCities
7 JanUdaipur
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 AprilChandigarh
7 OctoberRaipur/Chennai
20 OctoberRaipur/Chennai

 

5) There are four persons between B and C traveling to different cities. 6) C does not travel to Udaipur.

DatesPersonsCities
7 JanBUdaipur
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 AprilChandigarh
7 OctoberRaipur/Chennai
20 OctoberCRaipur/Chennai

 

7) Neither A nor C travel to Raipur.

8) F travels in October.

Hence, the final arrangement is as follows:

DatesPersonsCities
7 JanBUdaipur
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 AprilAChandigarh
7 OctoberFRaipur
20 OctoberCChennai

Hence, F travels to Raipur.

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Question 1805

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Direction: Read the information carefully and answer the questions given below.

There are six persons in a society namely A, B, C, D, E and F traveling to different cities viz. Nashik, Udaipur, Delhi, Raipur, Chennai, and Chandigarh on two different dates i.e. 7 and 20 of the months January, April, and October but not necessarily in the same order.

No two persons go on the same date of the month.

E goes to Nashik but not in January. Two persons who travel to Raipur and Chennai travel in the same month. E travels in a month which has 30 days but not on the 20th. D goes to Delhi on January 20. The number of persons who travel before those who travel to Chandigarh is equal to the number of persons who travel after those who travel to Nashik. F travels in October. There are four persons between B and C traveling to different cities. C does not travel to Udaipur. Neither A nor C travel to Raipur.

Four of the five are alike in a certain way, thus form a group. Find the one which doesn’t belong to that group.

  1. AOption (a)

    B - Udaipur

  2. BOption (b)

    E - Nashik

  3. COption (c)

    F - Raipur

  4. DOption (d)

    A - Chandigarh

  5. EOption (e)

    C- Delhi

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Answer: (e)E.

C- Delhi

Why this answer is correct

Six persons: A, B, C, D, E and F

Cities: Nashik, Udaipur, Delhi, Raipur, Chennai, and Chandigarh

Months: January, April, October.

Dates: 7th and 20th

  1. D goes to Delhi on January 20.  

  2. E travels in a month which has 30 days but not on the 20th. 

  3. E goes to Nashik but not in January.

DatesPersonsCities
7 Jan
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 April
7 October
20 October

 

4) The number of persons who travel before those who travel to Chandigarh is equal to the number of persons who travel after those who travel to Nashik.

5) Two persons who travel to Raipur and Chennai travel in the same month.

DatesPersonsCities
7 JanUdaipur
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 AprilChandigarh
7 OctoberRaipur/Chennai
20 OctoberRaipur/Chennai

 

5) There are four persons between B and C traveling to different cities. 6) C does not travel to Udaipur.

DatesPersonsCities
7 JanBUdaipur
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 AprilChandigarh
7 OctoberRaipur/Chennai
20 OctoberCRaipur/Chennai

 

7) Neither A nor C travel to Raipur.

8) F travels in October.

Hence, the final arrangement is as follows:

DatesPersonsCities
7 JanBUdaipur
20 JanDDelhi
7 AprilENashik
20 AprilAChandigarh
7 OctoberFRaipur
20 OctoberCChennai

 

Hence, 'C- Delhi' is the odd one out.

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Question 1806

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Direction: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions.

Seven persons namely P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are sitting around a circular table facing towards the center but not necessarily in the same order.

U is sitting 3rd to the right of R. Two persons are sitting between Q and S. S is sitting to the immediate right of U. T is sitting 2nd to the left of Q. V is not the immediate neighbour of T.

Who is sitting to the immediate left of T?

  1. AOption (a)

    S

  2. BOption (b)

    P

  3. COption (c)

    Q

  4. DOption (d)

    R

  5. EOption (e)

    V

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

P

Why this answer is correct

7 people: P, Q, R, S, T, U and V

Arrangement: Facing the centre

1) U is sitting 3rd to the right of R.

2) S is sitting to the immediate right of U.

3) Two persons are sitting between Q and S.

4) T is sitting 2nd to the left of Q.

  1. V is not the immediate neighbour of T.

This is the final arrangement.

Hence, P is sitting to the immediate left of T.

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Question 1807

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Direction: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions.

Seven persons namely P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are sitting around a circular table facing towards the center but not necessarily in the same order.

U is sitting 3rd to the right of R. Two persons are sitting between Q and S. S is sitting to the immediate right of U. T is sitting 2nd to the left of Q. V is not the immediate neighbour of T.

Who is sitting 2nd to the right of V?

  1. AOption (a)

    S

  2. BOption (b)

    U

  3. COption (c)

    R

  4. DOption (d)

    P

  5. EOption (e)

    None of these

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

S

Why this answer is correct

7 people: P, Q, R, S, T, U and V

Arrangement: Facing the centre

1) U is sitting 3rd to the right of R.

2) S is sitting to the immediate right of U.

3) Two persons are sitting between Q and S.

4) T is sitting 2nd to the left of Q.

  1. V is not the immediate neighbour of T.

This is the final arrangement.

Hence, S is sitting 2nd to the right of V.

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Question 1808

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Direction: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions.

Seven persons namely P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are sitting around a circular table facing towards the center but not necessarily in the same order.

U is sitting 3rd to the right of R. Two persons are sitting between Q and S. S is sitting to the immediate right of U. T is sitting 2nd to the left of Q. V is not the immediate neighbour of T.

What is the position of U with respect to Q?

  1. AOption (a)

    Immediate right

  2. BOption (b)

    5th to the right

  3. COption (c)

    3rd to the left

  4. DOption (d)

    Immediate left

  5. EOption (e)

    2nd to the right

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

2nd to the right

Why this answer is correct

7 people: P, Q, R, S, T, U and V

Arrangement: Facing the centre

1) U is sitting 3rd to the right of R.

2) S is sitting to the immediate right of U.

3) Two persons are sitting between Q and S.

4) T is sitting 2nd to the left of Q.

  1. V is not the immediate neighbour of T.

This is the final arrangement.

Hence, U is sitting 2nd to the right of Q.

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Question 1809

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Direction: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions.

Seven persons namely P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are sitting around a circular table facing towards the center but not necessarily in the same order.

U is sitting 3rd to the right of R. Two persons are sitting between Q and S. S is sitting to the immediate right of U. T is sitting 2nd to the left of Q. V is not the immediate neighbour of T.

Which of the following statements is false about R?

  1. AOption (a)

    R is sitting exactly between T and Q

  2. BOption (b)

    R is sitting 2nd to the right of P

  3. COption (c)

    R is sitting 4th to the left of S

  4. DOption (d)

    R is sitting 2nd to the right of V

  5. EOption (e)

    R is sitting 3rd to the left of U

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

R is sitting 2nd to the right of V

Why this answer is correct

7 people: P, Q, R, S, T, U and V

Arrangement: Facing the centre

1) U is sitting 3rd to the right of R.

2) S is sitting to the immediate right of U.

3) Two persons are sitting between Q and S.

4) T is sitting 2nd to the left of Q.

  1. V is not the immediate neighbour of T.

This is the final arrangement.

Hence, 'R is sitting 2nd to the right of V' is the false statement.

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Question 1810

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Direction: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions.

Seven persons namely P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are sitting around a circular table facing towards the center but not necessarily in the same order.

U is sitting 3rd to the right of R. Two persons are sitting between Q and S. S is sitting to the immediate right of U. T is sitting 2nd to the left of Q. V is not the immediate neighbour of T.

Four among five are same in a certain way and thus form a group. Which of the following does not belong to that group?

  1. AOption (a)

    RV

  2. BOption (b)

    ST

  3. COption (c)

    UP

  4. DOption (d)

    VP

  5. EOption (e)

    QU

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

VP

Why this answer is correct

7 people: P, Q, R, S, T, U and V

Arrangement: Facing the centre

1) U is sitting 3rd to the right of R.

2) S is sitting to the immediate right of U.

3) Two persons are sitting between Q and S.

4) T is sitting 2nd to the left of Q.

  1. V is not the immediate neighbour of T.

This is the final arrangement.

RV - one person (Q) is sitting between R and V when counted from the right of R

ST - one person (P) is sitting between S and T when counted from the right of S

UP - one person (S) is sitting between U and P when counted from the right of U

VP - two persons (U and S) are sitting between V and P.

QU - one person (V) is sitting between Q and U when counted from the right of Q

Hence, 'VP' does not belong to the group.

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Question 1811

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In the following question below are given two statements followed by two conclusions. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.

Statements:

I. Some people are missing.

II. All men are missing.

Conclusions:

I. Some men are people.

II. All people are missing.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only I follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Only II follows

  3. COption (c)

    Both I and II follow

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither I nor II follows

  5. EOption (e)

    Either I or II follows

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Neither I nor II follows

Why this answer is correct

Consider the following least possible Venn diagram,

Conclusions:

I. Some men are people →False It is possible but not definite)

II. All people are missing → False (It is possible but not definite)

Hence, neither conclusion I or II follows.

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Question 1812

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Direction: In the question below are given two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statement:

Only a few oval are circle.

All circle is bread.

Conclusion:

I. Some oval are bread.

II. No oval is bread.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only I follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Only II follows

  3. COption (c)

    Either I or II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither I nor II follows

  5. EOption (e)

    Both I and II follow

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only I follows

Why this answer is correct

The least possible diagram for the given statements is as follows

Conclusions:

I. Some oval are bread. → True (A part of oval which is circle is also bread)

II. No oval is bread. → False (It is definitely false)

Hence, only I follows.

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Question 1813

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Direction: In the question below are given two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statement:

All scientists are intelligent.

Only a few scientists are politicians.

Conclusion:

I. Some intelligent are not scientist.

II. Some politicians are intelligent.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only I follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Only II follows

  3. COption (c)

    Either I or II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither I nor II follows

  5. EOption (e)

    Both I and II follow

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Only II follows

Why this answer is correct

The least possible diagram for the given statements is as follows

Conclusions:

I. Some intelligent are not scientists. → False (it is possible but not definite)

II. Some politicians are intelligent. → True (Politicians who are scientists are also intelligent)

Hence, only II follows.

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Question 1814

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Directions: Study the information given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

A, B, C, D, E, F and G are seven people standing at a certain distance from one another. A is 12 m north of B. C is 14 m East of A. D is 30 m south of C. E is 28 m West of B. F is 18 m South of E. G is standing exactly in the middle of C and D.

E is in which direction with respect to C?

  1. AOption (a)

    West

  2. BOption (b)

    South-West

  3. COption (c)

    East

  4. DOption (d)

    North-East

  5. EOption (e)

    North

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

South-West

Why this answer is correct

Hence, E is in south-west direction with respect to C.

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Question 1815

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Directions: Study the information given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

A, B, C, D, E, F and G are seven people standing at a certain distance from one another. A is 12 m north of B. C is 14 m East of A. D is 30 m south of C. E is 28 m West of B. F is 18 m South of E. G is standing exactly in the middle of C and D.

What is the shortest distance between F and D?

  1. AOption (a)

    42

  2. BOption (b)

    48

  3. COption (c)

    35

  4. DOption (d)

    40

  5. EOption (e)

    43

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

42

Why this answer is correct

Hence, the shortest distance between F and D = (28 + 14) m = 42m.

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Question 1816

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2019• Reasoning• Reasoning

Directions: Study the information given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

A, B, C, D, E, F and G are seven people standing at a certain distance from one another. A is 12 m north of B. C is 14 m East of A. D is 30 m south of C. E is 28 m West of B. F is 18 m South of E. G is standing exactly in the middle of C and D.

G is in the which direction with respect to A?

  1. AOption (a)

    South

  2. BOption (b)

    West

  3. COption (c)

    South-East

  4. DOption (d)

    North

  5. EOption (e)

    North-West

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

South-East

Why this answer is correct

Hence, G is in south-east direction with respect to A.

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Question 1817

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Direction: Read the information carefully and answer the questions asked below.

A certain number of people are sitting in a straight line and all are facing in the North direction.

D is sitting 2nd from the right side in the row. H is sitting 5th to the right of B. Q is to the immediate left of B. Only three persons are sitting between D and H. P is sitting 4th to the left of M. Only 8 persons are sitting between Y and M, also Y is sitting to the left of P. Q is sitting 3rd to the right of M.

How many people are there in the row?

  1. AOption (a)

    20

  2. BOption (b)

    21

  3. COption (c)

    18

  4. DOption (d)

    24

  5. EOption (e)

    27

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

24

Why this answer is correct

1.D is sitting 2nd from the right side in the row.

2.Only three persons are sitting between D and H.

3.H is sitting 5th to the right of B.

4.Q is the immediate left  neighbor of B

5.Q is sitting 3rd to the right of M.

6.Only 8 persons are sitting between Y and M, also Y is sitting to the left of P.

Hence there are 24 people in the row.

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Question 1818

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2019• Reasoning• Reasoning

Direction: Read the information carefully and answer the questions asked below.

A certain number of people are sitting in a straight line and all are facing in the North direction.

D is sitting 2nd from the right side in the row. H is sitting 5th to the right of B. Q is to the immediate left of B. Only three persons are sitting between D and H. P is sitting 4th to the left of M. Only 8 persons are sitting between Y and M, also Y is sitting to the left of P. Q is sitting 3rd to the right of M.

If G is sitting 3rd to the left of H, then what is the position of G from left side?

  1. AOption (a)

    11th

  2. BOption (b)

    13th

  3. COption (c)

    20th

  4. DOption (d)

    9th

  5. EOption (e)

    16th

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

16th

Why this answer is correct

1.D is sitting 2nd from the right side in the row.

2.Only three persons are sitting between D and H.

3.H is sitting 5th to the right of B.

4.Q is the immediate left  neighbor of B

5.Q is sitting 3rd to the right of M.

6.Only 8 persons are sitting between Y and M, also Y is sitting to the left of P.

 If G is sitting 3rd to the left of H

Hence G is on 16th position from left side.

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Question 1819

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2019• Reasoning• Reasoning

Direction: Read the information carefully and answer the questions asked below.

A certain number of people are sitting in a straight line and all are facing in the North direction.

D is sitting 2nd from the right side in the row. H is sitting 5th to the right of B. Q is to the immediate left of B. Only three persons are sitting between D and H. P is sitting 4th to the left of M. Only 8 persons are sitting between Y and M, also Y is sitting to the left of P. Q is sitting 3rd to the right of M.

How many persons are sitting between P and H?

  1. AOption (a)

    12

  2. BOption (b)

    10

  3. COption (c)

    8

  4. DOption (d)

    0

  5. EOption (e)

    17

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12

Why this answer is correct

  1. D is sitting 2nd from the right side in the row.
  2. Only three persons are sitting between D and H.
  3. H is sitting 5th to the right of B.
  4. Q is the immediate left  neighbor of B
  5. Q is sitting 3rd to the right of M.
  6. Only 8 persons are sitting between Y and M, also Y is sitting to the left of P.

Hence 12 people are sitting between P and H

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Question 1820

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2019• Reasoning• Reasoning

Direction: Read the information carefully and answer the questions asked below.

A certain number of people are sitting in a straight line and all are facing in the North direction.

D is sitting 2nd from the right side in the row. H is sitting 5th to the right of B. Q is to the immediate left of B. Only three persons are sitting between D and H. P is sitting 4th to the left of M. Only 8 persons are sitting between Y and M, also Y is sitting to the left of P. Q is sitting 3rd to the right of M.

Which of the following statement in false?

  1. AOption (a)

    B is sitting 11th from the right side

  2. BOption (b)

    Only 7 persons are there between P and B

  3. COption (c)

    Y is sitting at the extreme position

  4. DOption (d)

    P is sitting on Q's right

  5. EOption (e)

    P is sitting fifth to the right of Y.

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

P is sitting on Q's right

Why this answer is correct

1.D is sitting 2nd from the right side in the row.

2.Only three persons are sitting between D and H.

3.H is sitting 5th to the right of B.

4.Q is the immediate left  neighbor of B

5.Q is sitting 3rd to the right of M.

6.Only 8 persons are sitting between Y and M, also Y is sitting to the left of P.

P is toward left of Q hence statement  "P is sitting on Q's right" is False.

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