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Pran, Qomal, Ravi, Shalu, Trilok, Urvi, Vasu and Walter are sitting in a row facing North. (i) Pran is fourth to the right of Trilok (ii) Walter is fourth to the left of Shalu (iii) Ravi and Urvi, which are not at the ends, are neighbours of Qomal and Trilok, respectively. (iv) Walter is immediate left of Pran and Pran is the neighbour of Qomal. Identify who are sitting at extreme ends.

Options

APran and Walter
BTrilok and Urvi
CTrilok and Shalu
DShalu and Pran
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Correct Answer

Option cTrilok and Shalu

All Options:

  • APran and Walter
  • BTrilok and Urvi
  • CTrilok and Shalu
  • DShalu and Pran

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let us construct the seating arrangement step-by-step facing North:
1. **Pran (P) is fourth to the right of Trilok (T)**: This gives the relation:
T___PT - \_ - \_ - \_ - P
2. **Walter (W) is immediate left of Pran (P)**: This places Walter at the third position to the right of Trilok:
T__WPT - \_ - \_ - W - P
3. **Pran (P) is the neighbour of Qomal (Q)**: Since Walter is to the left of Pran, Qomal must be to the immediate right of Pran:
T__WPQT - \_ - \_ - W - P - Q
4. **Walter (W) is fourth to the left of Shalu (S)**: Since Walter is 4 positions to the left of Shalu, Shalu must be positioned at:
T(1)_(2)_(3)W(4)P(5)Q(6)_(7)S(8)T (1) - \_ (2) - \_ (3) - W (4) - P (5) - Q (6) - \_ (7) - S (8)
5. **Urvi (U) and Ravi (R) placement**: Urvi is the neighbour of Trilok (so Urvi is at Position 2), and Ravi is the neighbour of Qomal (so Ravi is at Position 7):
T(1)U(2)Vasu(3)W(4)P(5)Q(6)R(7)S(8)T (1) - U (2) - \text{Vasu} (3) - W (4) - P (5) - Q (6) - R (7) - S (8).
Looking at the ends of the row, the persons sitting at the extreme ends are Trilok and Shalu.
Hence, **Option C** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Seating Arrangements

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Weightage

5 Marks

Key Topics

Linear & Circular Seating Arrangements

A crucial part of the Logical Reasoning section. It tests spatial reasoning through linear arrangements (people sitting in a row) and circular arrangements. Students must decode right/left orientation based on the direction individuals face (North, South, or Center).

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Exam Strategy Tip

Always use abbreviations (A, B, C) and draw the diagram immediately. The key trick is to never start with a 'relative' clue; always start with a fixed, concrete clue (e.g., 'A sits at the extreme right').

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