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MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 1

Directions: Read the given information carefully and answer the questions given below:
Seven players A, B, C, D, E, F and G did a different number of runs in the match – 8, 12, 13, 24, 28, 30 and 41 but not necessarily in the same order.
C scored 16 runs more than D. F scored more runs than B. Runs of B are more than 28. The score of A is not a multiple of 4. The difference between the score of B and G is 6.

Q. Who among the following scored 28 runs in the match?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 1

Following the common explanation, we get “C scored 28 runs in the match”.
Hence option D is correct.
Final arrangement:

Common explanation:
References:
1. Runs of B are more than 28.
2. F scored more runs than B.
3. The difference between the score of B and G is 6.
4. The score of A is not a multiple of 4.
5. C scored 16 runs more than D.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following arrangement:

MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 2

Directions: Read the given information carefully and answer the questions given below:
Seven players A, B, C, D, E, F and G did a different number of runs in the match – 8, 12, 13, 24, 28, 30 and 41 but not necessarily in the same order.
C scored 16 runs more than D. F scored more runs than B. Runs of B are more than 28. The score of A is not a multiple of 4. The difference between the score of B and G is 6.

Q.How many players scored less runs than A?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 2

Following the common explanation, we get “Two players scored less runs than A”.
Hence option A is correct.
Final arrangement:

Common explanation:
References:
1. Runs of B are more than 28.
2. F scored more runs than B.
3. The difference between the score of B and G is 6.
4. The score of A is not a multiple of 4.
5. C scored 16 runs more than D.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following arrangement:

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MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 3

Directions: Read the given information carefully and answer the questions given below:
Seven players A, B, C, D, E, F and G did a different number of runs in the match – 8, 12, 13, 24, 28, 30 and 41 but not necessarily in the same order.
C scored 16 runs more than D. F scored more runs than B. Runs of B are more than 28. The score of A is not a multiple of 4. The difference between the score of B and G is 6.

Q. Who among the following scored the lowest runs in the match?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 3

Following the common explanation, we get “E scored lowest runs in the match”.
Hence option B is correct.
Final arrangement:

Common explanation:
References:
1. Runs of B are more than 28.
2. F scored more runs than B.
3. The difference between the score of B and G is 6.
4. The score of A is not a multiple of 4.
5. C scored 16 runs more than D.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following arrangement:

MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 4

Directions: Read the given information carefully and answer the questions given below:
Seven players A, B, C, D, E, F and G did a different number of runs in the match – 8, 12, 13, 24, 28, 30 and 41 but not necessarily in the same order.
C scored 16 runs more than D. F scored more runs than B. Runs of B are more than 28. The score of A is not a multiple of 4. The difference between the score of B and G is 6.

Q. How many runs are scored by D in the match?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 4

Following the common explanation, we get “D scored 12 runs in the match”.
Hence option D is correct.
Final arrangement:

Common explanation:
References:
1. Runs of B are more than 28.
2. F scored more runs than B.
3. The difference between the score of B and G is 6.
4. The score of A is not a multiple of 4.
5. C scored 16 runs more than D.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following arrangement:

MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 5

Among P, Q, R, S and T each having a different height. Q is shorter than only T and S is shorter than P and R. Who among them is the shortest?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 5

Q is shorter than only T.
S is shorter than P and R. 
T > Q > R/P > R/P > S
Hence, option B is correct.

MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 6

Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
P, Q, R, S, T, U and V live on different floors of a building, in which floors are numbered 1 to 7 from bottom to top.
T lives above V. U does not live on an even-numbered floor. P lives below T but above V. Q lives immediately below S. V lives on the third floor. Exactly three persons live between Q and R who lives below Q.
Q. Which of the following lives on the bottommost and the topmost floors respectively?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 6

From the following common explanation, we get U lives on the bottommost and S lives on the topmost floor.
Hence, Option D is correct.
References:
V lives on the third floor.
Exactly three persons live between Q and R who lives below Q.
Q lives immediately below S.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

References:
T lives above V.
U does not live on an even-numbered floor.
P lives below T but above V.
Inferences:
From the above references, case 2 is not valid as if put U on 7th floor we cannot arrange the conditions P lives below T but above V and T lives above V.
So, the final arrangement:

MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 7

Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
P, Q, R, S, T, U and V live on different floors of a building, in which floors are numbered 1 to 7 from bottom to top.
T lives above V. U does not live on an even-numbered floor. P lives below T but above V. Q lives immediately below S. V lives on the third floor. Exactly three persons live between Q and R who lives below Q.
Q. How many persons live below Q?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 7

From the following common explanation, we get, only 5 persons live below Q.
Hence, Option C is correct.
References:
V lives on the third floor.
Exactly three persons live between Q and R who lives below Q.
Q lives immediately below S.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

References:
T lives above V.
U does not live on an even-numbered floor.
P lives below T but above V.
Inferences:
From the above references, case 2 is not valid as if put U on 7th floor we cannot arrange the conditions P lives below T but above V and T lives above V.
So, the final arrangement:

MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 8

Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
P, Q, R, S, T, U and V live on different floors of a building, in which floors are numbered 1 to 7 from bottom to top.
T lives above V. U does not live on an even-numbered floor. P lives below T but above V. Q lives immediately below S. V lives on the third floor. Exactly three persons live between Q and R who lives below Q.
Q. Who lives just below P?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 8

From the following common explanation, we get “V” lives just below P.
Hence, Option D is correct.
References:
V lives on the third floor.
Exactly three persons live between Q and R who lives below Q.
Q lives immediately below S.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following cases:

References:
T lives above V.
U does not live on an even-numbered floor.
P lives below T but above V.
Inferences:
From the above references, case 2 is not valid as if put U on 7th floor we cannot arrange the conditions P lives below T but above V and T lives above V.
So, the final arrangement:

MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 9

Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
Radha visited each of her friends viz. Aditi, Aruna, Dimple, Esha, Jaya and Reena in a day, each of her friends was visited at a different time. She visited three between Esha and Aruna. Only one friend was visited between Jaya and Reena. She visited Aditi immediately after she visited Reena. She visited two friends after Jaya. Aruna was visited before Jaya.
Q. Who among the following was the last friend she visited?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 9

From the following common explanation, we get “Dimple” was the last friend she visited.
Hence, Option D is correct.
References:
She visited two friends after Jaya.
Only one friend was visited between Jaya and Reena.
She visited Aditi immediately after she visited Reena.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following arrangement:

References:
She visited three between Esha and Aruna.
Aruna was visited before Jaya.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following arrangement final arrangement:

MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 10

Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
Radha visited each of her friends viz. Aditi, Aruna, Dimple, Esha, Jaya and Reena in a day, each of her friends was visited at a different time. She visited three between Esha and Aruna. Only one friend was visited between Jaya and Reena. She visited Aditi immediately after she visited Reena. She visited two friends after Jaya. Aruna was visited before Jaya.
Q. Who among the following was the first friend she visited?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 10

From the following common explanation, we get “Aruna” was the first friend she visited.
Hence, Option C is correct
References:
She visited two friends after Jaya.
Only one friend was visited between Jaya and Reena.
She visited Aditi immediately after she visited Reena.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following arrangement:

References:
She visited three between Esha and Aruna.
Aruna was visited before Jaya.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following arrangement final arrangement:

MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 11

Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
There are eight persons – S to Z, appearing for the state-level exam. Each one has chosen a different optional subject from among, Hindi, Science, Geography, Social Science, Computer, Civics, Botany and Chemistry but not necessarily in the same order.
T has chosen either Science or Botany. V has chosen either Hindi or Science. Y has not chosen Civics, Science and Geography. X has chosen Computer and Z has chosen Chemistry. U has chosen Social Science and W has chosen either Civics or Hindi. V has chosen neither Civics nor Science.
Q. Who has chosen Civics?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 11

From the following common explanation, we get “W” has chosen Civics.
Hence, Option B is correct.
Common Explanation: 
References:
X has chosen Computer and Z has chosen Chemistry.
U has chosen Social Science
V has chosen either Hindi or Science.
V has chosen neither Civics nor Science.
W has chosen either Civics or Hindi.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following arrangement:
V has chosen Hindi.
W has chosen Civics.

References:
T has chosen either Science or Botany.
Y has not chosen Civics, Science and Geography.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following arrangement:
Y must have chosen Botany and T must have chosen Science. So S must have chosen Geography.

MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 12

Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
There are eight persons – S to Z, appearing for the state-level exam. Each one has chosen a different optional subject from among, Hindi, Science, Geography, Social Science, Computer, Civics, Botany and Chemistry but not necessarily in the same order.
T has chosen either Science or Botany. V has chosen either Hindi or Science. Y has not chosen Civics, Science and Geography. X has chosen Computer and Z has chosen Chemistry. U has chosen Social Science and W has chosen either Civics or Hindi. V has chosen neither Civics nor Science.
Q. Which subject is chosen by T?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 12

From the following common explanation, we get “T” has chosen Science.
Hence, Option D is correct.
Common Explanation: 
References:
X has chosen Computer and Z has chosen Chemistry.
U has chosen Social Science
V has chosen either Hindi or Science.
V has chosen neither Civics nor Science.
W has chosen either Civics or Hindi.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following arrangement:
V has chosen Hindi.
W has chosen Civics.

References:
T has chosen either Science or Botany.
Y has not chosen Civics, Science and Geography.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following arrangement:
Y must have chosen Botany and T must have chosen Science. So S must have chosen Geography.

MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 13

Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
There are eight persons – S to Z, appearing for the state-level exam. Each one has chosen a different optional subject from among, Hindi, Science, Geography, Social Science, Computer, Civics, Botany and Chemistry but not necessarily in the same order.
T has chosen either Science or Botany. V has chosen either Hindi or Science. Y has not chosen Civics, Science and Geography. X has chosen Computer and Z has chosen Chemistry. U has chosen Social Science and W has chosen either Civics or Hindi. V has chosen neither Civics nor Science.
Q. Which subject is chosen by S?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 13

From the following common explanation, we get “S” has chosen Geography.
Hence, Option C is correct.
Common Explanation: 
References:
X has chosen Computer and Z has chosen Chemistry.
U has chosen Social Science
V has chosen either Hindi or Science.
V has chosen neither Civics nor Science.
W has chosen either Civics or Hindi.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following arrangement:
V has chosen Hindi.
W has chosen Civics.

References:
T has chosen either Science or Botany.
Y has not chosen Civics, Science and Geography.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following arrangement:
Y must have chosen Botany and T must have chosen Science. So S must have chosen Geography.

MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 14

Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
There are eight persons – S to Z, appearing for the state-level exam. Each one has chosen a different optional subject from among, Hindi, Science, Geography, Social Science, Computer, Civics, Botany and Chemistry but not necessarily in the same order.
T has chosen either Science or Botany. V has chosen either Hindi or Science. Y has not chosen Civics, Science and Geography. X has chosen Computer and Z has chosen Chemistry. U has chosen Social Science and W has chosen either Civics or Hindi. V has chosen neither Civics nor Science.
Q. Who has chosen Botany?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 14

From the following common explanation, we get “Y” has chosen Botany.
Hence, Option E is correct.
Common Explanation: 
References:
X has chosen Computer and Z has chosen Chemistry.
U has chosen Social Science
V has chosen either Hindi or Science.
V has chosen neither Civics nor Science.
W has chosen either Civics or Hindi.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following arrangement:
V has chosen Hindi.
W has chosen Civics.

References:
T has chosen either Science or Botany.
Y has not chosen Civics, Science and Geography.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following arrangement:
Y must have chosen Botany and T must have chosen Science. So S must have chosen Geography.

MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 15

Direction: Study the following information and answer the given questions carefully.
There are eight persons – S to Z, appearing for the state-level exam. Each one has chosen a different optional subject from among, Hindi, Science, Geography, Social Science, Computer, Civics, Botany and Chemistry but not necessarily in the same order.
T has chosen either Science or Botany. V has chosen either Hindi or Science. Y has not chosen Civics, Science and Geography. X has chosen Computer and Z has chosen Chemistry. U has chosen Social Science and W has chosen either Civics or Hindi. V has chosen neither Civics nor Science.
Q. Which of the following statement is true?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Puzzles- 2 - Question 15

From the following common explanation, we get Hindi was chosen by “V”.
Hence, Option C is correct.
Common Explanation: 
References:
X has chosen Computer and Z has chosen Chemistry.
U has chosen Social Science
V has chosen either Hindi or Science.
V has chosen neither Civics nor Science.
W has chosen either Civics or Hindi.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following arrangement:
V has chosen Hindi.
W has chosen Civics.

References:
T has chosen either Science or Botany.
Y has not chosen Civics, Science and Geography.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get the following arrangement:
Y must have chosen Botany and T must have chosen Science. So S must have chosen Geography.

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