MAH-CET 2026 — Reasoning PYQ

Let us solve this linear seating arrangement step-by-step by placing the individuals according to the given conditions:

Step 1: Analyze the position of D

• Statement: "D left end"

• Meaning: $D$ must occupy the absolute leftmost position in our sequence.

  $$\text{Arrangement structure: }D,\_,\_,\_$$

Step 2: Analyze the positions of A and B

• Statement: "A left of B"

• Meaning: $A$ is positioned to the left side of $B$. This gives us a relative positional order of:

  $$\dots A\dots B\dots$$

Step 3: Analyze the position of C

• Statement: "C right of B"

• Meaning: $C$ must be placed to the right side of $B$. Combining this with the previous step gives the relative sequence:

  $$\dots A\dots B\dots C$$

Final Integration

Now, let us place the combined sequence $A\to B\to C$ into our layout while respecting that $D$ is anchored firmly at the very beginning on the far left:

1. Position 1 (Left End) = $D$

2. Position 2 = $A$

3. Position 3 = $B$

4. Position 4 = $C$

$$\text{Final Seating Order}=\text{DABC}$$

Let's do a quick verify against the conditions:

• Is $A$ to the left of $B$? Yes ($A$ is right next to $B$'s left).

• Is $C$ to the right of $B$? Yes ($C$ is right next to $B$'s right).

• Is $D$ at the left end? Yes.

Correct Answer

The correct option is (a) DABC.