8 boys A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a square table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Two boys are sitting on each side. D is second to the right of A. H and D sit on the opposite sides. H is either third to the left of D or third to the right of D. A and B are sitting on the same side. E is not the neighbour of H or D. F is not the neighbour of E and H.

Who are the neighbours of E?

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NTPC CBT-I (Held On: 18 Jan 2021 Shift 2)

Answer 1

Eight Boys: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H;

i) Two boys are sitting on each side.

ii) D is second to the right of A.

iii) H and D sit on the opposite sides.

iv) H is either third to the left of D or third to the right of D.

Case 1:

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Case 2:

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v) A and B are sitting on the same side.

vi) E is not the neighbour of H or D.

This eliminates Case 2.

vii) F is not the neighbour of E and H.

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Here, C and G are neighbours of E.

Hence, C and G is the correct answer.