Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Verbal Reasoning

Topic

Seating Arrangement

Question:

Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting in a circle facing the center and playing cards. E is neighbour of A and D. G is not between F and C. B is not neighbor of G and D. F is the immediate right of A.

Which of the following statements are correct?

(A) A and B are sitting adjacent to each other.
(B) A is sitting immediately right of E.
(C) F is second to the left of C.
(D) F and C are neighbors of B

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(C) and (D) only

(B), (C) and (D) only

(A), (B) and (C) only

(A), (B) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(B), (C) and (D) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → (B), (C) and (D) only

Step 1: Place Fixed Positions

  1. "F is the immediate right of A": Let's place A at the bottom of the circle. F will be to the right of A (moving counter-clockwise since they face the center).
  2. "E is neighbour of A and D": This means E must be between A and D. Since F is already to the right of A, E must be to the immediate left of A, and D must be to the immediate left of E.

Current Sequence (Right to Left): F $\rightarrow$ A $\rightarrow$ E $\rightarrow$ D

Step 2: Place the Remaining People (B, C, G)

  1. "B is not neighbor of G and D": We have three spots left. Since B cannot sit next to D, B cannot be in the spot to the left of D. B must be further away.
  2. "G is not between F and C": * The remaining spots are (Left of D), (Next), and (Next, which is Right of F).
    • If we place B between F and C, and G to the left of D:
    • Final Sequence (Clockwise): A $\rightarrow$ F $\rightarrow$ B $\rightarrow$ C $\rightarrow$ G $\rightarrow$ D $\rightarrow$ E $\rightarrow$ (Back to A).

Verification of all conditions:

  • E is neighbor of A and D? Yes.
  • G is not between F and C? Correct (B is between them).
  • B is not neighbor of G and D? Correct (B is next to F and C).
  • F is immediate right of A? Yes.

Step 3: Evaluate the Statements

  • (A) A and B are sitting adjacent to each other: Incorrect. (F is between them).
  • (B) A is sitting immediately right of E: Correct. (If you face the center from E's position, A is to the right).
  • (C) F is second to the left of C: Correct. (From C, moving clockwise: B is 1st left, F is 2nd left).
  • (D) F and C are neighbors of B: Correct. (B is sitting between F and C).

Answer: The correct option is (B), (C) and (D) only