Explanation
To find the correct seating/housing arrangement, we evaluate the given clues step-by-step:
1. Identify the core groups:
2. Apply the constraints:
3. Finding the sequence:
Let's test the connection between the two groups. Since there are 6 houses, the two groups of 3 must sit side-by-side.
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If we try to put Mr. Sharma next to the first group, he cannot be next to Mr. Anil. Therefore, he must be next to Mr. Babu.
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This forces the sequence: (Gupta−Bhatia−Sharma)+(Babu−Lal−Anil).
4. Verification:
Let's check the final arrangement:
\text{Gupta — Bhatia — Sharma — Babu — Lal — Anil}
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Mr. Lal has Mr. Babu and Mr. Anil as neighbors? Yes.
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Mr. Bhatia has Mr. Gupta and Mr. Sharma as neighbors? Yes.
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Mr. Gupta is not next to Babu or Anil? Yes (He is at the far end).
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Mr. Sharma is not next to Mr. Anil? Yes (He is next to Mr. Bhatia and Mr. Babu).
Conclusion:
Looking at the arrangement, the neighbors of Mr. Babu are Mr. Sharma and Mr. Lal.
Correct Option:
(c) Mr. Sharma and Mr. Lal
