✅ Option a — C
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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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').
Who are the left of C ?
Five Friends are sitting on a bench. A is to the left of B but on the right of C. D is to the right of B but one the left of E. Who are at the extremes?
Five boys A, B, C, D and E are sitting in a row. A is to the right of B and E is to the left of B but to the right of C. A is to the left of D. Who is second from the left end?
What is the position of A ?
Six children A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting in a row. B is between F and D. E is between A and C. A does not stand next to F or D. C does not stand next to D. F is between which of the following pairs of children?
Five children are sitting in a row. S is sitting next to P but not T. K is sitting next to R, who is sitting on the extreme left and T is not sitting next to K. Who is/are adjacent to S.
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