Eight students (P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W) are playing musical chairs. The…

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Eight students (P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W) are playing musical chairs. The figure indicates their order of position at the start of the game. They play the game by moving forward in a circle in the clockwise direction. After the 1st round, 4th student behind P leaves the game. After 2nd round, 5th student behind Q leaves the game. After 3rd round, 3rd student behind V leaves the game. After 4th round, the 4th student behind U's former place in the circular order leaves the game, even though U has already left. Who all are left in the game after the 4th round? Note: The figure shown is representative.

1. A.

   P; T; Q; S

2. B.

   V; P; T; Q

3. C.

   W; R; Q; V

4. D.

   Q; T; V; W

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