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

Examine carefully the following statements and answer the three items that follow: Out of four friends A, B, C and D, A and B play football and cricket, Band C play cricket and hockey, A and D play basketball and football, C and D play hockey and basketball. Who does not play hockey?

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  1. AD
  2. BC
  3. CB
  4. DACorrect

Explanation

To find who does not play hockey, let's list who plays hockey based on the statements:

  1. "B and C play cricket and hockey" - This means B plays hockey and C plays hockey.
  2. "C and D play hockey and basketball" - This means C plays hockey and D plays hockey.

From these statements, we know that B, C, and D all play hockey. The only friend remaining who is not mentioned as playing hockey is A. Therefore, A does not play hockey.

Logical Reasoning: Examine carefully the following statements and answer the three items that follow: Out of four friends A, B, C and D, A
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