MAH-CET 2026 — Reasoning PYQ

Step 1: Understand the given data

• Total number of people = $5$ (Let's assume they are $A,B,C,D,$ and $E$).

• $A$ is sitting opposite to $C$.

Step 2: Analyze the circular positions

In a standard circular arrangement with an odd number of people (like $5$ people), the concept of sitting exactly "opposite" typically means that if we fix $A$ at one position, $C$ will be placed in the position directly across the circle.

Let's visualize the $5$ positions in a circle numbered $1$ to $5$ clockwise:

• Fix $A$ at position $1$.

• $C$ is opposite to $A$, which means $C$ will occupy position $3$ (or position $4$). Let's place $C$ at position $3$.

• This leaves $3$ vacant spots for the remaining three people: $B,D,$ and $E$.

Step 3: Evaluate the question

The question asks: "Who is sitting between $A$ and $B$?"

Since no information or specific constraints are provided regarding the exact positions of $B,D,$ and $E$, they can be arranged in multiple ways in the remaining seats.

• If $B$ is placed adjacent to $A$ at position $2$, then there is no one sitting between $A$ and $B$ on that side.

• If $B$ is placed at position $4$ or $5$, either $D$ or $E$ could end up sitting between $A$ and $B$ depending on their specific placement.

Because the data is insufficient to fix the exact positions of $B$, $D$, and $E$, we cannot definitively conclude who sits between $A$ and $B$.

Correct Answer

Therefore, the correct option is (d) Cannot determine.