UPSC Prelims 2013·CSAT·Logical Reasoning·Arrangement and Puzzles

A tennis coach is trying to put together a team of four players for the forthcoming tournament. For this 7 players are available: males A, Band C; and females W, X, Y and Z. All players have equal capability and at least 2 males will be there in the team. For a team of four, all players must be able to play with each other. But, B cannot play with W, C cannot play with Z and W cannot play with Y. If B is selected and Y is rejected, the team will consist of which one of the following groups?

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  1. AA, B, C and W
  2. BA, B, C and Z
  3. CA, B, C and XCorrect
  4. DA, W, Y and Z

Explanation

Here's a step-by-step breakdown:

  1. Given Information:

    • Team size: 4 players.
    • Available: Males (A, B, C), Females (W, X, Y, Z).
    • Condition: At least 2 males in the team.
    • Restrictions: B cannot play with W, C cannot play with Z, W cannot play with Y.
    • Specifics: B is selected, Y is rejected.
  2. Apply Specifics (B selected, Y rejected):

    • Since B is selected, the restriction "B cannot play with W" means W cannot be selected.
    • So far, B is in the team. Y and W are out.
  3. Remaining Players for Selection:

    • Males: A, C
    • Females: X, Z
    • We need to select 3 more players to join B.
  4. Apply "At least 2 males" condition:

    • Since B (a male) is already selected, we need at least one more male from {A, C}.
    • This means we can select either {A} or {C} or {A, C}.
  5. Consider selecting both remaining males (A and C):

    • If A and C are selected, the team members so far are {B, A, C}.
    • We need one more player. The available females are {X, Z}.
    • Now, check the restriction "C cannot play with Z". Since C is selected, Z cannot be selected.
    • Therefore, the only remaining player that can be selected is X.
  6. Form the Team:

    • With B, A, C selected, and X being the only compatible female, the team becomes {A, B, C, X}.
  7. Verify the Team {A, B, C, X} against all conditions:

    • Team size 4: Yes.
    • B is selected, Y is rejected: Yes (B is in, Y is not).
    • At least 2 males: Yes (A, B, C are 3 males).
    • B cannot play with W: Yes (W is not in the team).
    • C cannot play with Z: Yes (Z is not in the team).
    • W cannot play with Y: Yes (W and Y are not in the team).
    • All conditions are met.
  8. Evaluate Options:

    • A) A, B, C and W: Incorrect, because B cannot play with W.
    • B) A, B, C and Z: Incorrect, because C cannot play with Z.
    • C) A, B, C and X: Correct, as derived above.
    • D) A, W, Y and Z: Incorrect, B must be selected.

The final answer is C.

Logical Reasoning: A tennis coach is trying to put together a team of four players for the forthcoming tournament. For this 7 players are a

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