Six hockey players: H1, H2, H3, H4, H5 and H6 are sitting in a row facing north (not necessarily in the same order). There are three players between H4 and H2. H4 is not at any of the end. Only three players are between H1 and H5. H3 is towards the left of H6. H1 is at one of the ends. H2 is towards the right of H4. Which of the following statement is NOT correct?

H1 is towards the right of H4.

The correct answer is Option (4) → H1 is towards the right of H4.

Step-by-Step Arrangement

1. H1 and H5: We are told H1 is at one of the ends and there are three players between H1 and H5.
• If H1 is at the far left (Pos 1), H5 must be at Pos 5.
• If H1 is at the far right (Pos 6), H5 must be at Pos 2.
2. H4 and H2: There are three players between H4 and H2, and H4 is not at any end.
• Since H4 is not at an end, H4 must be at Pos 2 or Pos 5.
• If H4 is at Pos 2, H2 must be at Pos 6.
• If H4 is at Pos 5, H2 must be at Pos 1.
3. Combining the clues: We also know H2 is towards the right of H4.
• This confirms H4 is at Pos 2 and H2 is at Pos 6.
• Since Pos 2 is now taken by H4, our first deduction about H1/H5 must be correct: H1 is at Pos 1 and H5 is at Pos 5.
4. H3 and H6: The remaining spots are Pos 3 and Pos 4. We are told H3 is towards the left of H6.
• So, H3 is at Pos 3 and H6 is at Pos 4.

The Final Arrangement

Evaluating the Statements

• H1 and H2 are at both ends: Correct (H1 is at Pos 1, H2 is at Pos 6).
• H4 is second to the left of H6: Correct (H6 is at Pos 4, H4 is at Pos 2).
• H2 is to the immediate right of H5: Correct (H5 is at Pos 5, H2 is at Pos 6).
• H1 is towards the right of H4: INCORRECT. H1 is at Pos 1, which is to the left of H4 (Pos 2).

Conclusion:

The statement that is NOT correct is: H1 is towards the right of H4.

Correct Option: H1 is towards the right of H4.