UPSC Prelims 2010·GS1·polity-and-governance·governance

Six persons M, N, O, P, Q and R are sitting in two rows, three in each. Q is not at the end of any row. P is second to the left of R. O is the neighbour of Q and is sitting diagonally opposite to P. N is the neighbour of R. On the basis of above information, who is facing N?

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  1. AR
  2. BQCorrect
  3. CP
  4. DM

Explanation

Here is the step by step breakdown of the arrangement to determine who faces N.

First, identify the positions in the two rows. Since P is second to the left of R, they must be in the same row at the two ends. This leaves the middle seat open. Let us place them in the bottom row as P, Middle, R.

Second, the information states N is the neighbour of R. This means N must occupy the middle seat in the bottom row between P and R. So, the bottom row is P, N, R.

Third, O is sitting diagonally opposite to P. Since P is at the bottom left end, O must be at the top right end.

Fourth, Q is not at the end of any row and is a neighbour of O. This means Q must be in the middle seat of the top row.

Fifth, the only remaining person, M, must occupy the last remaining seat at the top left end.

The final arrangement looks like this: Top Row: M, Q, O Bottom Row: P, N, R

By looking at the middle column, we can see that Q is positioned directly across from N. Therefore, Q is facing N. The correct answer is B.

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