MCQ Test: Linear Puzzle - 1 - Banking Exams MCQ

Dimple is sitting between Fatima and Gagan.
Option D, is hence the correct answer.
Common explanation:
Reference:
Fatima is fourth to the right of Chaya and second to the left of Kaushal, who is fifth to the right of Ajit.
Gagan is second to the right of Chaya.
Beena is fourth to the left of Gagan.
Inference:

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There are only three persons between Jaya and Ajit.
Inference:

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Dimple is not an immediate neighbour of either Kaushal or Beena.
Inference:

Final image:

Gagan is third to the right of Hemant.
Option A, is hence the correct answer.
Common explanation:
Reference:
Fatima is fourth to the right of Chaya and second to the left of Kaushal, who is fifth to the right of Ajit.
Gagan is second to the right of Chaya.
Beena is fourth to the left of Gagan.
Inference:

Reference:
There are only three persons between Jaya and Ajit.
Inference:

Reference:
Dimple is not an immediate neighbour of either Kaushal or Beena.
Inference:

Final image:

Gagan is third to the left of Jaya.
Option B, is hence the correct answer.
Common explanation:
Reference:
Fatima is fourth to the right of Chaya and second to the left of Kaushal, who is fifth to the right of Ajit.
Gagan is second to the right of Chaya.
Beena is fourth to the left of Gagan.
Inference:

Reference:
There are only three persons between Jaya and Ajit.
Inference:

Reference:
Dimple is not an immediate neighbour of either Kaushal or Beena.
Inference:

Final image:

Kaushal and Beena are sitting at the extreme ends of line.
Option C, is hence the correct answer.
Common explanation:
Reference:
Fatima is fourth to the right of Chaya and second to the left of Kaushal, who is fifth to the right of Ajit.
Gagan is second to the right of Chaya.
Beena is fourth to the left of Gagan.
Inference:

Reference:
There are only three persons between Jaya and Ajit.
Inference:

Reference:
Dimple is not an immediate neighbour of either Kaushal or Beena.
Inference:

Final image:

If Kaushal and Hemant exchange their places, then Chaya will be sitting on the immediate right of Kaushal.
Option A, is hence the correct answer.
Common explanation:
Reference:
Fatima is fourth to the right of Chaya and second to the left of Kaushal, who is fifth to the right of Ajit.
Gagan is second to the right of Chaya.
Beena is fourth to the left of Gagan.
Inference:

Reference:
There are only three persons between Jaya and Ajit.
Inference:

Reference:
Dimple is not an immediate neighbour of either Kaushal or Beena.
Inference:

Final image:

Following the final solution we can say that only 1 person sits to left of P.
Hence, the correct answer is option A

Common Explanation:
Reference:
Only 3 persons sit to the left of R.
3 persons sit between R and Q.
Inference:
As we don’t know that in which direction exactly R is facing. So, we can say that there possible scenarios in which we can use the above information correctly.
Case 1:
R faces north.

Case 2:
R faces south.

Reference:
B is 2nd to the left of Q.
Neighbours of R face the south.
B and Q face in opposite direction.
Inference:
We can use the above information in both of the cases accordingly as shown in the figures:

Reference:
More than 2 people’s sits between B and S.
D is 2nd to the left of S.
Inference:
After studying the first information we can say that either 3 or 4 persons are sitting between B and S. and with the second hint we can place D according to S in the row and we can say that there are exactly 4 persons are sitting between B and S.

Reference:
Neighbours of P face the same direction.
A and P faces in opposite direction.
C is 2nd to the right of A.
Inference:
With the first hint we can say that our case 2 is an invalid case as we cannot place P with both of its neighbour facing the same direction.
And after placing P in case 1 we can fix the position of A and C easily and can complete the puzzle.

Following the final solution we can say that D is third to the right of B.
Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Common Explanation:
Reference:
Only 3 persons sit to the left of R.
3 persons sit between R and Q.
Inference:
As we don’t know that in which direction exactly R is facing. So, we can say that there possible scenarios in which we can use the above information correctly.
Case 1:
R faces north.

Case 2:
R faces south.

Reference:
B is 2nd to the left of Q.
Neighbours of R face the south.
B and Q face in opposite direction.
Inference:
We can use the above information in both of the cases accordingly as shown in the figures:

Reference:
More than 2 people’s sits between B and S.
D is 2nd to the left of S.
Inference:
After studying the first information we can say that either 3 or 4 persons are sitting between B and S. and with the second hint we can place D according to S in the row and we can say that there are exactly 4 persons are sitting between B and S.

Reference:
Neighbours of P face the same direction.
A and P faces in opposite direction.
C is 2nd to the right of A.
Inference:
With the first hint we can say that our case 2 is an invalid case as we cannot place P with both of its neighbour facing the same direction.
And after placing P in case 1 we can fix the position of A and C easily and can complete the puzzle.

Following the final solution we can say that P and R are the neighbours of D.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Common Explanation:
Reference:
Only 3 persons sit to the left of R.
3 persons sit between R and Q.
Inference:
As we don’t know that in which direction exactly R is facing. So, we can say that there possible scenarios in which we can use the above information correctly.
Case 1:
R faces north.

Case 2:
R faces south.

Reference:
B is 2nd to the left of Q.
Neighbours of R face the south.
B and Q face in opposite direction.
Inference:
We can use the above information in both of the cases accordingly as shown in the figures:

Reference:
More than 2 people’s sits between B and S.
D is 2nd to the left of S.
Inference:
After studying the first information we can say that either 3 or 4 persons are sitting between B and S. and with the second hint we can place D according to S in the row and we can say that there are exactly 4 persons are sitting between B and S.

Reference:
Neighbours of P face the same direction.
A and P faces in opposite direction.
C is 2nd to the right of A.
Inference:
With the first hint we can say that our case 2 is an invalid case as we cannot place P with both of its neighbour facing the same direction.
And after placing P in case 1 we can fix the position of A and C easily and can complete the puzzle.

Following the final solution we can say that S sits at the extreme left of the row
Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Common Explanation:
Reference:
Only 3 persons sit to the left of R.
3 persons sit between R and Q.
Inference:
As we don’t know that in which direction exactly R is facing. So, we can say that there possible scenarios in which we can use the above information correctly.
Case 1:
R faces north.

Case 2:
R faces south.

Reference:
B is 2nd to the left of Q.
Neighbours of R face the south.
B and Q face in opposite direction.
Inference:
We can use the above information in both of the cases accordingly as shown in the figures:

Reference:
More than 2 people’s sits between B and S.
D is 2nd to the left of S.
Inference:
After studying the first information we can say that either 3 or 4 persons are sitting between B and S. and with the second hint we can place D according to S in the row and we can say that there are exactly 4 persons are sitting between B and S.

Reference:
Neighbours of P face the same direction.
A and P faces in opposite direction.
C is 2nd to the right of A.
Inference:
With the first hint we can say that our case 2 is an invalid case as we cannot place P with both of its neighbour facing the same direction.
And after placing P in case 1 we can fix the position of A and C easily and can complete the puzzle.

Following the final solution we can say that 3 persons sits between D and A.
Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Common Explanation:
Reference:
Only 3 persons sit to the left of R.
3 persons sit between R and Q.
Inference:
As we don’t know that in which direction exactly R is facing. So, we can say that there possible scenarios in which we can use the above information correctly.
Case 1:
R faces north.

Case 2:
R faces south.

Reference:
B is 2nd to the left of Q.
Neighbours of R face the south.
B and Q face in opposite direction.
Inference:
We can use the above information in both of the cases accordingly as shown in the figures:

Reference:
More than 2 people’s sits between B and S.
D is 2nd to the left of S.
Inference:
After studying the first information we can say that either 3 or 4 persons are sitting between B and S. and with the second hint we can place D according to S in the row and we can say that there are exactly 4 persons are sitting between B and S.

Reference:
Neighbours of P face the same direction.
A and P faces in opposite direction.
C is 2nd to the right of A.
Inference:
With the first hint we can say that our case 2 is an invalid case as we cannot place P with both of its neighbour facing the same direction.
And after placing P in case 1 we can fix the position of A and C easily and can complete the puzzle.

Following the final seating arrangement, we can say that G is sitting between H and V.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Common Explanation:
Reference:
O is sitting second to the left of U and third to right of H.
Inference:

Reference:
D and I are immediate neighbors of  each other but one of them is an immediate neighbor of O. 
V is sitting second to the right of B.
Inference:
Here, we can place D and I as follows:

Reference:
G is sitting second to the left of D.
Inference:
To fix these two positions, we will have to place D to the immediate right of H. Thus, we get the final arrangement as:

Following the final seating arrangement, we can say position of none of the members remains the same if we arrange all alphabetically as given in the question. 
Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Common Explanation:
Reference:
O is sitting second to the left of U and third to right of H.
Inference:

Reference:
D and I are immediate neighbors of  each other but one of them is an immediate neighbor of O. 
V is sitting second to the right of B.
Inference:
Here, we can place D and I as follows:

Reference:
G is sitting second to the left of D.
Inference:
To fix these two positions, we will have to place D to the immediate right of H. Thus, we get the final arrangement as:

Following the final seating arrangement, we can observe that U is sitting to the immediate right of B.
Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Common Explanation:
Reference:
O is sitting second to the left of U and third to right of H.
Inference:

Reference:
D and I are immediate neighbors of  each other but one of them is an immediate neighbor of O. 
V is sitting second to the right of B.
Inference:
Here, we can place D and I as follows:

Reference:
G is sitting second to the left of D.
Inference:
To fix these two positions, we will have to place D to the immediate right of H. Thus, we get the final arrangement as:

Following the final seating arrangement, we can say that G is sitting to the immediate of right of V.
Hence, the correct answer is option E.

Common Explanation:
Reference:
O is sitting second to the left of U and third to right of H.
Inference:

Reference:
D and I are immediate neighbors of  each other but one of them is an immediate neighbor of O. 
V is sitting second to the right of B.
Inference:
Here, we can place D and I as follows:

Reference:
G is sitting second to the left of D.
Inference:
To fix these two positions, we will have to place D to the immediate right of H. Thus, we get the final arrangement as:

Following the final seating arrangement, we can say that between I and H only one person sitting between them, if the counting is done from right of H.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Common Explanation:
Reference:
O is sitting second to the left of U and third to right of H.
Inference:

Reference:
D and I are immediate neighbors of  each other but one of them is an immediate neighbor of O. 
V is sitting second to the right of B.
Inference:
Here, we can place D and I as follows:

Reference:
G is sitting second to the left of D.
Inference:
To fix these two positions, we will have to place D to the immediate right of H. Thus, we get the final arrangement as:

Following the common explanation, 2 persons sit between A and G while counting from left of G.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
Final arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:
H sits third to the right of C who is not facing outside.
E sits second to the left of C who is not the immediate neighbor of B.
B is the immediate neighbor of E and both are facing same direction.
Inferences:
From 1st reference it is clear that C is facing inside and H will sit third to the right of C.
2nd and 3rd references mean that E will sit at a gap of 1 to the left of C and B will not sit with C.

References:
Immediate neighbor of H are facing same direction to each other but opposite direction with respect to H who is facing inside.
B is the immediate neighbor of E and both are facing same direction
B sits third to the left of A and both are facing opposite directions to each other
Inferences:
Immediate neighbor of H are facing same direction to each other but opposite direction with respect to H who is facing inside. It means both the neighbors will face outside.
B sits third to the left of A and both are facing opposite directions to each other. It means B faces inside and A faces outside. A
B is the immediate neighbor of E and both are facing same direction. Hence both E and B face inside.

References:
There are equal numbers of person facing inside and outside direction. Only three people sit between P and R.
H sits to the immediate right of D
F sits second to the left of G.
Inferences:
Hence immediate neighbors of C will face outside as only four people face inside.
H will sit on immediate right of D and C will be the neighbor of F and G.

Hence, we get the final arrangement.

Following the common explanation, we can see that F sits third to the right of E.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
Final arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:
H sits third to the right of C who is not facing outside.
E sits second to the left of C who is not the immediate neighbor of B.
B is the immediate neighbor of E and both are facing same direction.
Inferences:
From 1st reference it is clear that C is facing inside and H will sit third to the right of C.
2nd and 3rd references mean that E will sit at a gap of 1 to the left of C and B will not sit with C.

References:
Immediate neighbor of H are facing same direction to each other but opposite direction with respect to H who is facing inside.
B is the immediate neighbor of E and both are facing same direction
B sits third to the left of A and both are facing opposite directions to each other
Inferences:
Immediate neighbor of H are facing same direction to each other but opposite direction with respect to H who is facing inside. It means both the neighbors will face outside.
B sits third to the left of A and both are facing opposite directions to each other. It means B faces inside and A faces outside. A
B is the immediate neighbor of E and both are facing same direction. Hence both E and B face inside.

References:
There are equal numbers of person facing inside and outside direction. Only three people sit between P and R.
H sits to the immediate right of D
F sits second to the left of G.
Inferences:
Hence immediate neighbors of C will face outside as only four people face inside.
H will sit on immediate right of D and C will be the neighbor of F and G.

Hence, we get the final arrangement.

Clearly, if H faces the south direction, we need to make the circle move 180 degrees anti-clockwise and in such a case, B will also be moving 180 degrees anti-clockwise and in new arrangement B will be facing East direction.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
Final arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:
H sits third to the right of C who is not facing outside.
E sits second to the left of C who is not the immediate neighbor of B.
B is the immediate neighbor of E and both are facing same direction.
Inferences:
From 1st reference it is clear that C is facing inside and H will sit third to the right of C.
2nd and 3rd references mean that E will sit at a gap of 1 to the left of C and B will not sit with C.

References:
Immediate neighbor of H are facing same direction to each other but opposite direction with respect to H who is facing inside.
B is the immediate neighbor of E and both are facing same direction
B sits third to the left of A and both are facing opposite directions to each other
Inferences:
Immediate neighbor of H are facing same direction to each other but opposite direction with respect to H who is facing inside. It means both the neighbors will face outside.
B sits third to the left of A and both are facing opposite directions to each other. It means B faces inside and A faces outside. A
B is the immediate neighbor of E and both are facing same direction. Hence both E and B face inside.

References:
There are equal numbers of person facing inside and outside direction. Only three people sit between P and R.
H sits to the immediate right of D
F sits second to the left of G.
Inferences:
Hence immediate neighbors of C will face outside as only four people face inside.
H will sit on immediate right of D and C will be the neighbor of F and G.

Hence, we get the final arrangement.

Following the common explanation, A and C both are immediate neighbors of F.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
Final arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:
H sits third to the right of C who is not facing outside.
E sits second to the left of C who is not the immediate neighbor of B.
B is the immediate neighbor of E and both are facing same direction.
Inferences:
From 1st reference it is clear that C is facing inside and H will sit third to the right of C.
2nd and 3rd references mean that E will sit at a gap of 1 to the left of C and B will not sit with C.

References:
Immediate neighbor of H are facing same direction to each other but opposite direction with respect to H who is facing inside.
B is the immediate neighbor of E and both are facing same direction
B sits third to the left of A and both are facing opposite directions to each other
Inferences:
Immediate neighbor of H are facing same direction to each other but opposite direction with respect to H who is facing inside. It means both the neighbors will face outside.
B sits third to the left of A and both are facing opposite directions to each other. It means B faces inside and A faces outside. A
B is the immediate neighbor of E and both are facing same direction. Hence both E and B face inside.

References:
There are equal numbers of person facing inside and outside direction. Only three people sit between P and R.
H sits to the immediate right of D
F sits second to the left of G.
Inferences:
Hence immediate neighbors of C will face outside as only four people face inside.
H will sit on immediate right of D and C will be the neighbor of F and G.

Hence, we get the final arrangement.

Following common explanation, if D leaves the group, H will sit 4th to the left of C. 
Hence, option D is correct.
Final arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:
H sits third to the right of C who is not facing outside.
E sits second to the left of C who is not the immediate neighbor of B.
B is the immediate neighbor of E and both are facing same direction.
Inferences:
From 1st reference it is clear that C is facing inside and H will sit third to the right of C.
2nd and 3rd references mean that E will sit at a gap of 1 to the left of C and B will not sit with C.

References:
Immediate neighbor of H are facing same direction to each other but opposite direction with respect to H who is facing inside.
B is the immediate neighbor of E and both are facing same direction
B sits third to the left of A and both are facing opposite directions to each other
Inferences:
Immediate neighbor of H are facing same direction to each other but opposite direction with respect to H who is facing inside. It means both the neighbors will face outside.
B sits third to the left of A and both are facing opposite directions to each other. It means B faces inside and A faces outside. A
B is the immediate neighbor of E and both are facing same direction. Hence both E and B face inside.

References:
There are equal numbers of person facing inside and outside direction. Only three people sit between P and R.
H sits to the immediate right of D
F sits second to the left of G.
Inferences:
Hence immediate neighbors of C will face outside as only four people face inside.
H will sit on immediate right of D and C will be the neighbor of F and G.

Hence, we get the final arrangement.