P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are sitting in a row facing South. S is on the immediate left of R. Q is at an extreme end and has T as his neighbor. S is sitting fifth from the left. V is between U and T. Which of the following must be true?
(A) P is sitting on the extreme right.
(B) There are four people sitting between R and T.
(C) U is an immediate neighbor of S.
(D) P is sixth from the left.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A) and (C) only
Given:
- All are facing South (so left/right is reversed).
- S is 5th from the left.
- S is on the immediate left of R
⇒ When facing South, left means to our right, so R is immediately to the right of S.
⇒ R is 6th from the left. - Q is at an extreme end and T is Q’s neighbor.
- V is between U and T (immediately).
Arrangement:
Positions from left (1 to 7):
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
|
Q |
T |
V |
U |
S |
R |
P |
This satisfies all conditions.
Check the statements:
(A) P is sitting on the extreme right True (position 7)
(B) There are four people between R and T
Between R(6) and T(2): V, U, S → only 3 people
(C) U is an immediate neighbor of S True (positions 4 & 5)
(D) P is sixth from the left
P is 7th, not 6th
Correct answer: (A) and (C) only