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MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 1
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Seven boxes T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are kept one above the other in a stack. One box is placed between boxes T and Z, which is placed above T. Box V is placed below box Z. Box X is placed just above box V. Three boxes are placed between boxes X and W. Two boxes are placed between boxes T and U. Three boxes are placed between boxes V and Z.

Q. Which of the following box is placed 5th position from the bottom?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 1

From the following common explanation, we get box Y is placed 5th position from the bottom.
Hence, Option B is correct.
Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:
Two boxes are placed between boxes T and U.
One box is placed between boxes T and Z, which is placed above T.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

References:
Three boxes are placed between boxes V and Z.
Box V is placed below box Z.
Box X is placed just above box V.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

References:
Three boxes are placed between boxes X and W.
Inferences:
From the above references, Case 1 is not valid we can place box W by using these references:

Hence, Case 2 is the final arrangement.

MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 2
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Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
Seven boxes T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are kept one above the other in a stack. One box is placed between boxes T and Z, which is placed above T. Box V is placed below box Z. Box X is placed just above box V. Three boxes are placed between boxes X and W. Two boxes are placed between boxes T and U. Three boxes are placed between boxes V and Z.

Q. How many boxes are placed below box T?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 2

From the following common explanation, we get three boxes are placed below box T.
Hence, Option D is correct.

Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:
Two boxes are placed between boxes T and U.
One box is placed between boxes T and Z, which is placed above T.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

References:
Three boxes are placed between boxes V and Z.
Box V is placed below box Z.
Box X is placed just above box V.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

References:
Three boxes are placed between boxes X and W.
Inferences:
From the above references, Case 1 is not valid we can place box W by using these references:

Hence, Case 2 is the final arrangement.

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MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 3
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Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
Seven boxes T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are kept one above the other in a stack. One box is placed between boxes T and Z, which is placed above T. Box V is placed below box Z. Box X is placed just above box V. Three boxes are placed between boxes X and W. Two boxes are placed between boxes T and U. Three boxes are placed between boxes V and Z.

Q. How many boxes are placed between box Y and box U?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 3

From the following common explanation, we get three boxes placed between box Y and box U.
Hence, Option C is correct.
Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:
Two boxes are placed between boxes T and U.
One box is placed between boxes T and Z, which is placed above T.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

References:
Three boxes are placed between boxes V and Z.
Box V is placed below box Z.
Box X is placed just above box V.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

References:
Three boxes are placed between boxes X and W.
Inferences:
From the above references, Case 1 is not valid we can place box W by using these references:

Hence, Case 2 is the final arrangement.

MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 4
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Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
Seven boxes T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are kept one above the other in a stack. One box is placed between boxes T and Z, which is placed above T. Box V is placed below box Z. Box X is placed just above box V. Three boxes are placed between boxes X and W. Two boxes are placed between boxes T and U. Three boxes are placed between boxes V and Z.

Q. If we arrange all the boxes according to the English alphabetical order from top to bottom then how many boxes remain in the same position?
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 4

From the following common explanation, only one box ‘X’ remain in the same position after rearrangement.
Hence, Option B is correct.
Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:
Two boxes are placed between boxes T and U.
One box is placed between boxes T and Z, which is placed above T.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

References:
Three boxes are placed between boxes V and Z.
Box V is placed below box Z.
Box X is placed just above box V.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

References:
Three boxes are placed between boxes X and W.
Inferences:
From the above references, Case 1 is not valid we can place box W by using these references:

Hence, Case 2 is the final arrangement.

MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 5
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Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
Seven boxes T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are kept one above the other in a stack. One box is placed between boxes T and Z, which is placed above T. Box V is placed below box Z. Box X is placed just above box V. Three boxes are placed between boxes X and W. Two boxes are placed between boxes T and U. Three boxes are placed between boxes V and Z.

Q. Find the odd one out?
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 5

From the following common explanation, we get except box T, all are placed at odd position from both top and bottom.
Hence, Option C is correct.
Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:
Two boxes are placed between boxes T and U.
One box is placed between boxes T and Z, which is placed above T.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

References:
Three boxes are placed between boxes V and Z.
Box V is placed below box Z.
Box X is placed just above box V.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

References:
Three boxes are placed between boxes X and W.
Inferences:
From the above references, Case 1 is not valid we can place box W by using these references:

Hence, Case 2 is the final arrangement.

MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 6
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Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
Six people R, Q, P, O, N and M have different weights in kg. The weight of O is 70kg and only two people are heavier than O. P, who is not the lightest, is lighter than O. R is lighter than Q and N is lighter than M. P is heavier than Q, whose weight is 55kg.

Q. How many people are lighter than N?
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 6

From the common explanation, we get Only 4 people are lighter than N.

Hence, Option C is correct.

Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:

References:

P is heavier than Q, whose weight is 55kg.

The weight of O is 70kg and only two people are heavier than O.

P, who is not the lightest, is lighter than O.

R is lighter than Q and N is lighter than M.

Inferences:

O weighs 70kg and only two people are heavier than O so O is 3rd heaviest person.

P, who is heavier than Q, is lighter than O and R is lighter than Q. So, P is 4th heaviest, Q is 5th heaviest and R is the lightest person. N is lighter than M, so M is the heaviest and N is 2nd heaviest person.

Thus we get:

MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 7
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Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
Six people R, Q, P, O, N and M have different weights in kg. The weight of O is 70kg and only two people are heavier than O. P, who is not the lightest, is lighter than O. R is lighter than Q and N is lighter than M. P is heavier than Q, whose weight is 55kg.

Q. Which of the following can be the weight of P?
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 7

From the common explanation, we get ’70 > P > 55, so weight of P is 60kg.
Hence, Option D is correct.

Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:

P is heavier than Q, whose weight is 55kg.

The weight of O is 70kg and only two people are heavier than O.

P, who is not the lightest, is lighter than O.

R is lighter than Q and N is lighter than M.

Inferences:

O weighs 70kg and only two people are heavier than O so O is 3rd heaviest person.

P, who is heavier than Q, is lighter than O and R is lighter than Q. So, P is 4th heaviest, Q is 5th heaviest and R is the lightest person. N is lighter than M, so M is the heaviest and N is 2nd heaviest person.

Thus we get:

MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 8
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Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
Six people R, Q, P, O, N and M have different weights in kg. The weight of O is 70kg and only two people are heavier than O. P, who is not the lightest, is lighter than O. R is lighter than Q and N is lighter than M. P is heavier than Q, whose weight is 55kg.

Q. What is the possible tank capacity of Car N?
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 8

From the following common explanation, we can say that the possible tank capacity of Car N is 55 litres (65 > N > 35).
Hence, Option C is correct.
Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:

References:

P is heavier than Q, whose weight is 55kg.

The weight of O is 70kg and only two people are heavier than O.

P, who is not the lightest, is lighter than O.

R is lighter than Q and N is lighter than M.

Inferences:

O weighs 70kg and only two people are heavier than O so O is 3rd heaviest person.

P, who is heavier than Q, is lighter than O and R is lighter than Q. So, P is 4th heaviest, Q is 5th heaviest and R is the lightest person. N is lighter than M, so M is the heaviest and N is 2nd heaviest person.

Thus we get:

MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 9
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Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
Six people R, Q, P, O, N and M have different weights in kg. The weight of O is 70kg and only two people are heavier than O. P, who is not the lightest, is lighter than O. R is lighter than Q and N is lighter than M. P is heavier than Q, whose weight is 55kg.

Q. How many cars have lower tank capacity than Car R?
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 9

From the following common explanation, we can say that 6 cars have lower capacity than Car R.
Hence, Option D is correct.
Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:

References:

P is heavier than Q, whose weight is 55kg.

The weight of O is 70kg and only two people are heavier than O.

P, who is not the lightest, is lighter than O.

R is lighter than Q and N is lighter than M.

Inferences:

O weighs 70kg and only two people are heavier than O so O is 3rd heaviest person.

P, who is heavier than Q, is lighter than O and R is lighter than Q. So, P is 4th heaviest, Q is 5th heaviest and R is the lightest person. N is lighter than M, so M is the heaviest and N is 2nd heaviest person.

Thus we get:

MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 10
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Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
Six people R, Q, P, O, N and M have different weights in kg. The weight of O is 70kg and only two people are heavier than O. P, who is not the lightest, is lighter than O. R is lighter than Q and N is lighter than M. P is heavier than Q, whose weight is 55kg.

Q. If the average tank capacity of Cars T and G is 55 liters, then what could be the possible tank capacity of Car K?
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 10

T + G = 55 * 2 = 110 liters
65 + G = 110
G = 45 liters
So, the possible tank capacity of Car K is 40 liters (45 > K > 35)
Hence, Option E is correct.
Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:

References:

P is heavier than Q, whose weight is 55kg.

The weight of O is 70kg and only two people are heavier than O.

P, who is not the lightest, is lighter than O.

R is lighter than Q and N is lighter than M.

Inferences:

O weighs 70kg and only two people are heavier than O so O is 3rd heaviest person.

P, who is heavier than Q, is lighter than O and R is lighter than Q. So, P is 4th heaviest, Q is 5th heaviest and R is the lightest person. N is lighter than M, so M is the heaviest and N is 2nd heaviest person.

Thus we get:

MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 11
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Ten people were born in ten different years from 1994 to 2003. Two people were born between Ekta and Raj. Maahi was born immediately before Hari. Four people were born between Hari and Raj. Sagar was born immediately after Ekta. Mahesh was born after Prem. David was born after Tejas but before Maya. Ekta was born in a year which is a multiple of 5. Three people were born between Prem and Sagar.

Q. Who among the following was born in 2002?
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 11

From the following common explanation, we get that Maahi was born in 2002.
Hence, Option C is correct.
Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:
Ten people were born in ten different years from 1994 to 2003.
Inferences:
So, we need to arrange as follows to accommodate the information stated in the reference:

References:
Ekta was born in a year which is a multiple of 5.
Two people were born between Ekta and Raj.
Sagar was born immediately after Ekta.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

References:
Four people were between Hari and Raj.
Maahi was born immediately before Hari.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

According to the given conditions, Maahi was born immediately before Hari. Thus case 3 is not valid.
References:
Three people were born between Prem and Sagar.
Mahesh was born after Prem.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

According to the given conditions, three people were between Prem and Sagar. Thus case 2 is not valid.
References:
David was born after Tejas but before Maya.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the final arrangement:

MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 12
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Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
Ten people were born in ten different years from 1994 to 2003. Two people were born between Ekta and Raj. Maahi was born immediately before Hari. Four people were born between Hari and Raj. Sagar was born immediately after Ekta. Mahesh was born after Prem. David was born after Tejas but before Maya. Ekta was born in a year which is a multiple of 5. Three people were born between Prem and Sagar.

Q. How many persons were born between Prem and Maaya?
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 12

From the following common explanation, we get that no one sits between Prem and Maaya.
Hence, Option D is correct.
 

Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:
Ten people were born in ten different years from 1994 to 2003.
Inferences:
So, we need to arrange as follows to accommodate the information stated in the reference:

References:
Ekta was born in a year which is a multiple of 5.
Two people were born between Ekta and Raj.
Sagar was born immediately after Ekta.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

References:
Four people were between Hari and Raj.
Maahi was born immediately before Hari.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

According to the given conditions, Maahi was born immediately before Hari. Thus case 3 is not valid.
References:
Three people were born between Prem and Sagar.
Mahesh was born after Prem.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

According to the given conditions, three people were between Prem and Sagar. Thus case 2 is not valid.
References:
David was born after Tejas but before Maya.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the final arrangement:

MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 13
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Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
Ten people were born in ten different years from 1994 to 2003. Two people were born between Ekta and Raj. Maahi was born immediately before Hari. Four people were born between Hari and Raj. Sagar was born immediately after Ekta. Mahesh was born after Prem. David was born after Tejas but before Maya. Ekta was born in a year which is a multiple of 5. Three people were born between Prem and Sagar.

Q. Find the odd one out.
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 13

From the following common explanation, we get except Ekta all were born in even years.
Hence, Option A is correct.
 

Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:
Ten people were born in ten different years from 1994 to 2003.
Inferences:
So, we need to arrange as follows to accommodate the information stated in the reference:

References:
Ekta was born in a year which is a multiple of 5.
Two people were born between Ekta and Raj.
Sagar was born immediately after Ekta.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

References:
Four people were between Hari and Raj.
Maahi was born immediately before Hari.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

According to the given conditions, Maahi was born immediately before Hari. Thus case 3 is not valid.
References:
Three people were born between Prem and Sagar.
Mahesh was born after Prem.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

According to the given conditions, three people were between Prem and Sagar. Thus case 2 is not valid.
References:
David was born after Tejas but before Maya.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the final arrangement:

MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 14
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Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
Ten people were born in ten different years from 1994 to 2003. Two people were born between Ekta and Raj. Maahi was born immediately before Hari. Four people were born between Hari and Raj. Sagar was born immediately after Ekta. Mahesh was born after Prem. David was born after Tejas but before Maya. Ekta was born in a year which is a multiple of 5. Three people were born between Prem and Sagar.

Q. Who is the youngest person?
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 14

From the following common explanation, we get that Hari is youngest person.
Hence, Option D is correct.
 

Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:
Ten people were born in ten different years from 1994 to 2003.
Inferences:
So, we need to arrange as follows to accommodate the information stated in the reference:

References:
Ekta was born in a year which is a multiple of 5.
Two people were born between Ekta and Raj.
Sagar was born immediately after Ekta.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

References:
Four people were between Hari and Raj.
Maahi was born immediately before Hari.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

According to the given conditions, Maahi was born immediately before Hari. Thus case 3 is not valid.
References:
Three people were born between Prem and Sagar.
Mahesh was born after Prem.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

According to the given conditions, three people were between Prem and Sagar. Thus case 2 is not valid.
References:
David was born after Tejas but before Maya.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the final arrangement:

MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 15
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Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
Ten people were born in ten different years from 1994 to 2003. Two people were born between Ekta and Raj. Maahi was born immediately before Hari. Four people were born between Hari and Raj. Sagar was born immediately after Ekta. Mahesh was born after Prem. David was born after Tejas but before Maya. Ekta was born in a year which is a multiple of 5. Three people were born between Prem and Sagar.

Q. In which year was Mahesh born?
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 1 - Question 15

From the following common explanation, we get Mahesh was born in 2001.
Hence, Option D is correct.
 

Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:
Ten people were born in ten different years from 1994 to 2003.
Inferences:
So, we need to arrange as follows to accommodate the information stated in the reference:

References:
Ekta was born in a year which is a multiple of 5.
Two people were born between Ekta and Raj.
Sagar was born immediately after Ekta.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

References:
Four people were between Hari and Raj.
Maahi was born immediately before Hari.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

According to the given conditions, Maahi was born immediately before Hari. Thus case 3 is not valid.
References:
Three people were born between Prem and Sagar.
Mahesh was born after Prem.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

According to the given conditions, three people were between Prem and Sagar. Thus case 2 is not valid.
References:
David was born after Tejas but before Maya.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the final arrangement:

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