NIMCET 2014 — Reasoning PYQ

Solution

Given Conditions:

• There are two rows: Boys ($A,B,C,D,E$) and Girls ($P,Q,R,S,T$).

• $A$ is second to the left of $B$.

• $C$ is to the immediate right of $B$.

• $D$ is to the immediate left of $A$.

• $A$ is facing $P$.

• $S$ and $R$ are not facing $B$ or $D$.

• There is one girl between $P$ and $Q$ and one between $R$ and $S$.

Arrangement Analysis:

1. For Boys:

   • Following the positions: $D$ is left of $A$, $A$ is two places left of $B$, and $C$ is right of $B$.

   • The sequence from left to right is: $D\to A\to E\to B\to C$.

   • In this row, $D$ is at the extreme left end and $C$ is at the extreme right end.

2. For Girls:

   • They face the boys. Since $A$ faces $P$, and using the "one girl between" rules, the sequence is: $T\to P\to (S/R)\to Q\to (R/S)$.

Evaluating Options:

• Option 1: Is $C$ third to the right of $D$? No, $C$ is actually fourth to the right of $D$ ($A=1^{st},E=2^{nd},B=3^{rd},C=4^{th}$).

• Option 2: Are $C$ and $D$ at ends? Yes. $D$ is at the left end and $C$ is at the right end.

• Option 3: Is $C$ facing $S$? We cannot be sure, as the position of $S$ and $R$ is interchangeable.

Conclusion:

From the arrangement, it is clear that $C$ and $D$ are standing at the extreme ends of the row.

Correct Option: 2