Directions: The question below consists of two statements numbered I and II…

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Directions: The question below consists of two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give an answer.

Five friends are sitting in a straight line facing north. What is the position of Mohan with respect to Seema? Statements: I) Seema is to the immediate right of Raju. Anita is sitting 2nd to the left of Seema.

II) Mohan and Shanti are not immediate neighbours. Mohan is sitting to the left of Raju.

  1. A.

    Data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question.

  2. B.

    Data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.

  3. C.

    Data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.

  4. D.

    Data in both the statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.

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Correct answer: D

From statement I:

Seema is to the immediate right of Raju. Anita is sitting 2nd to the left of Seema.

Statement I alone is not sufficient because Mohan is not mentioned.

From statement II:

Mohan and Shanti are not immediate neighbours. Mohan is sitting to the left of Raju.

Statement II alone is not sufficient because Seema is not mentioned.

Combine statements I and II to determine a unique arrangement:

  • Place Raju with Seema immediately to his right (Raju, Seema).

  • Anita is second to the left of Seema, so Anita must be two seats left of Seema.

  • With five seats, the only placement that fits these relations is: position 1 = Mohan, position 2 = Anita, position 3 = Raju, position 4 = Seema, position 5 = Shanti.

  • This satisfies statement II because Mohan is to the left of Raju and Mohan and Shanti are not immediate neighbours.

Therefore, Mohan is 3rd to the left of Seema.

Conclusion: Data in both statements together are necessary to answer the question.

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