Olympiad Verbal - Puzzle Test
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 20
Read the information given below and answer the questions that follow:
(i) There is a group of five girls.
(ii) Vahini is second in height but younger than Ravali.
(iii) Pavani is taller than Mohini but younger in age.
(iv) Ravali and Mohini are of the same age but Ravali is taller between them.
(v) Nalini is taller than Pavani and elder to Ravali.
(vi) Vahini is not the youngest in the group.
If the girls are arranged in the ascending order of heights, who will be in third position?
- (a)
Mohini
- (b)
Nalini
- (c)
Mohini or Ravali
- (d)
Data inadequate
We first find the sequence of heights.
By (iii), we have: M < P.
By (v), we have: P< N.
Now, Ravali is tallest and Vahini is second in height.
So, the sequence of heights is : M < P < N < K < R.
Now, we determine the age sequence:
By (ii), we have: K < R.
By (iii), we have: P< M.
By (iv), we have: R = M.
By (v), we have: R< N.
So, the sequence of ages may be :
N > R = M > K > P or N > R = M > P > K.
But Vahini is not the youngest.
So, the sequence of ages is : N > R = M > K > P.
Clearly, in the ascending order or heights, Nalini is in third position. Hence, the answer is (8).
Read the information given below and answer the questions that follow:
(i) There is a group of five girls.
(ii) Vahini is second in height but younger than Ravali.
(iii) Pavani is taller than Mohini but younger in age.
(iv) Ravali and Mohini are of the same age but Ravali is taller between them.
(v) Nalini is taller than Pavani and elder to Ravali.
(vi) Vahini is not the youngest in the group
If they are arranged in the descending order of their ages, who will be in fourth position?
- (a)
Mohini or Ravali
- (b)
Vahini
- (c)
Pavani
- (d)
Data inadequate
We first find the sequence of heights.
By (iii), we have: M < P.
By (v), we have: P< N.
Now, Ravali is tallest and Vahini is second in height.
So, the sequence of heights is : M < P < N < K < R.
Now, we determine the age sequence:
By (ii), we have: K < R.
By (iii), we have: P< M.
By (iv), we have: R = M.
By (v), we have: R< N.
So, the sequence of ages may be :
N > R = M > K > P or N > R = M > P > K.
But Vahini is not the youngest.
So, the sequence of ages is : N > R = M > K > P
Clearly, in the descending order of ages, Pa~ani will. be in fourth position (because Mohini and Ravali both lie at third position). Hence, the answer is (C).
Read the information given below and answer the questions that follow:
(i) There is a group of five girls.
(ii) Vahini is second in height but younger than Ravali.
(iii) Pavani is taller than Mohini but younger in age.
(iv) Ravali and Mohini are of the same age but Ravali is taller between them.
(v) Nalini is taller than Pavani and elder to Ravali.
(vi) Vahini is not the youngest in the group
To answer the question "who is the eldest person in the group", which of the given statements is not necessary?
- (a)
Only (i)
- (b)
Only (ii)
- (c)
Only (vi)
- (d)
Either (i) or (iv)
We first find the sequence of heights.
By (iii), we have: M < P.
By (v), we have: P< N.
Now, Ravali is tallest and Vahini is second in height.
So, the sequence of heights is : M < P < N < K < R.
Now, we determine the age sequence:
By (ii), we have: K < R.
By (iii), we have: P< M.
By (iv), we have: R = M.
By (v), we have: R< N.
So, the sequence of ages may be :
N > R = M > K > P or N > R = M > P > K.
But Vahini is not the youngest.
So, the sequence of ages is : N > R = M > K > P
Clearly, to find the eldest person in the group, statement (vi) is not necessary. Hence, the answer is (C).
Read the following statements carefully to answer these qeustions:
I. X is older than L.
II. M and N are of equal age.
III. Z is the youngest.
IV. Y is younger than N.
V. Y is older than X
Which two of the above statements indicate that Y is older than L?
- (a)
I and IV
- (b)
IV and V
- (c)
I and V
- (d)
III and IV
From I, we have: X > L
From II, we have: M = N.
From III, we have: Z is the youngest.
From IV, we have: N > Y.
From V, we have Y > X.
From I and V, we have: Y > X > Lor Y > L
Read the following statements carefully to answer these qeustions:
I. X is older than L.
II. M and N are of equal age.
III. Z is the youngest.
IV. Y is younger than N.
V. Y is older than X
Which statement(s) indicate(s) that N is older than Z?
- (a)
II and III
- (b)
III only
- (c)
III and IV
- (d)
None of these
From I, we have: X > L
From II, we have: M = N.
From III, we have: Z is the youngest.
From IV, we have: N > Y.
From V, we have Y > X.
Since III mentions that Z is the youngest, it clearly indicates that each one of L, M, Nand Y is older than Z.
Read the following statements carefully to answer these qeustions:
I. X is older than L.
II. M and N are of equal age.
III. Z is the youngest.
IV. Y is younger than N.
V. Y is older than X
Which statement(s) is/are not required to prove that L is younger than M?
- (a)
III only
- (b)
III and IV
- (c)
IV and V
- (d)
III and V
From I, we have: X > L
From II, we have: M = N.
From III, we have: Z is the youngest.
From IV, we have: N > Y.
From V, we have Y > X.
From I, II, IV and V, we have: M = N > Y > X > L, i.e., M > L Thus, L is younger than M. So, III is not required.
Read the following statements carefully to answer these qeustions:
I. X is older than L.
II. M and N are of equal age.
III. Z is the youngest.
IV. Y is younger than N.
V. Y is older than X
Which set of statements proves that X is younger than M?
- (a)
I, II, IV
- (b)
II, IV, V
- (c)
I, IV, V
- (d)
None of these
From I, we have: X > L
From II, we have: M = N.
From III, we have: Z is the youngest.
From IV, we have: N > Y.
From V, we have Y > X.
From II, IV and V, we have: M = N > Y > X, i.e., X < M.
Study the information given below and answer the question that follow:
(i) A, B, C, D, E and F are six students in a class.
(ii) Band C are shorter than F but heavier than A.
(iii) D is heavier than B and taller than C.
(iv) E is shorter than D but taller than F.
(v) F is heavier than D.
(vi) A is shorter than E but taller than F
Who among them is the tallest?
- (a)
A
- (b)
B
- (c)
D
- (d)
E
In term of height, we have: B < F,C < F C < D E< D F< E A < E F < A.
So, C < F < E < D, B < F, F < A < E.
Thus, the sequence becomes: B < C < F < A < E < D or C < B < F < A < E < D.
In terms of weight, we have: A < B, A < C, B < D, D < F.
So, A < B < D < F, A < C.
Thus, the sequence becomes:
A < C < B < D < F or A < B < C < D < F or A < B < D < C < F.
Clearly, D is the tallest.
Study the information given below and answer the question that follow:
(i) A, B, C, D, E and F are six students in a class.
(ii) Band C are shorter than F but heavier than A.
(iii) D is heavier than B and taller than C.
(iv) E is shorter than D but taller than F.
(v) F is heavier than D.
(vi) A is shorter than E but taller than F
Who is third from the top when they are arranged in descending order of heights?
- (a)
A
- (b)
B
- (c)
C
- (d)
E
In term of height, we have: B < F,C < F C < D E< D F< E A < E F < A.
So, C < F < E < D, B < F, F < A < E.
Thus, the sequence becomes: B < C < F < A < E < D or C < B < F < A < E < D.
In terms of weight, we have: A < B, A < C, B < D, D < F.
So, A < B < D < F, A < C.
Thus, the sequence becomes:
A < C < B < D < F or A < B < C < D < F or A < B < D < C < F.
The descending order of heights is : D> E> A > F > B > C or D > E > A > F > C > B. Clearly, A is third from the top.
Study the information given below and answer the question that follow:
(i) A, B, C, D, E and F are six students in a class.
(ii) Band C are shorter than F but heavier than A.
(iii) D is heavier than B and taller than C.
(iv) E is shorter than D but taller than F.
(v) F is heavier than D.
(vi) A is shorter than E but taller than F
Which of the following groups of friends is shorter than A?
- (a)
B, C only
- (b)
D, B, Conly
- (c)
E, B, C only
- (d)
F, B, Conly
In term of height, we have: B < F,C < F C < D E< D F< E A < E F < A.
So, C < F < E < D, B < F, F < A < E.
Thus, the sequence becomes: B < C < F < A < E < D or C < B < F < A < E < D.
In terms of weight, we have: A < B, A < C, B < D, D < F.
So, A < B < D < F, A < C.
Thus, the sequence becomes:
A < C < B < D < F or A < B < C < D < F or A < B < D < C < F.
Clearly, F, Band C are shorter than A
Study the information given below and answer the question that follow:
(i) A, B, C, D, E and F are six students in a class.
(ii) Band C are shorter than F but heavier than A.
(iii) D is heavier than B and taller than C.
(iv) E is shorter than D but taller than F.
(v) F is heavier than D.
(vi) A is shorter than E but taller than F
Who among them is the lighest?
- (a)
A
- (b)
B
- (c)
C
- (d)
Data inadequate
In term of height, we have: B < F,C < F C < D E< D F< E A < E F < A.
So, C < F < E < D, B < F, F < A < E.
Thus, the sequence becomes: B < C < F < A < E < D or C < B < F < A < E < D.
In terms of weight, we have: A < B, A < C, B < D, D < F.
So, A < B < D < F, A < C.
Thus, the sequence becomes:
A < C < B < D < F or A < B < C < D < F or A < B < D < C < F.
Data is inadequate as no clue regarding E's weight is given
Study the information given below and answer the question that follow:
(i) A, B, C, D, E and F are six students in a class.
(ii) Band C are shorter than F but heavier than A.
(iii) D is heavier than B and taller than C.
(iv) E is shorter than D but taller than F.
(v) F is heavier than D.
(vi) A is shorter than E but taller than F
Which of the following statements is true for Fas regards height and weight?
- (a)
He is lighter than E and taller than E
- (b)
He is heavier than B and taller than E
- (c)
He is heavier than Band C but shorter than D
- (d)
He is lighter than E and also shorter than E.
In term of height, we have: B < F,C < F C < D E< D F< E A < E F < A.
So, C < F < E < D, B < F, F < A < E.
Thus, the sequence becomes: B < C < F < A < E < D or C < B < F < A < E < D.
In terms of weight, we have: A < B, A < C, B < D, D < F.
So, A < B < D < F, A < C.
Thus, the sequence becomes:
A < C < B < D < F or A < B < C < D < F or A < B < D < C < F.
Clearly, F is heavier than Band C but shorter than D.
Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below it.
(i) A, B, C, D an E are five friends
(ii) B is elder to E, but not as tall as C.
(iii) C is younger to A, and is taller to D and E.
(iv) A is taller to D, but younger than E.
(v) D is elder to A but is shortest in the group.
Who among the following is the eldest?
- (a)
A
- (b)
B
- (c)
C
- (d)
B or D
In terms of age, we have: E< B, C < A, A < E,A < D. So, we have : C < A < E < B, A < D.
In terms of height, we have: B < C, D < C, E < C, D < A
Either B or D is the eldest
Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below it.
(i) A, B, C, D an E are five friends
(ii) B is elder to E, but not as tall as C.
(iii) C is younger to A, and is taller to D and E.
(iv) A is taller to D, but younger than E.
(v) D is elder to A but is shortest in the group.
Which of the following pairs of students is elder to D?
- (a)
BA
- (b)
BC
- (c)
BE
- (d)
Cannot be determined
In terms of age, we have: E< B, C < A, A < E,A < D. So, we have : C < A < E < B, A < D.
In terms of height, we have: B < C, D < C, E < C, D < A
It cannot be determined fro sure
Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below it.
(i) A, B, C, D an E are five friends
(ii) B is elder to E, but not as tall as C.
(iii) C is younger to A, and is taller to D and E.
(iv) A is taller to D, but younger than E.
(v) D is elder to A but is shortest in the group.
Which of the following statements is correct about B?
(i) B is not the tallest.
(ii) B is shorter to E.
(iii) When they are asked to stand in ascending order with respect to their heights, B is in the middle.
- (a)
Only (i) is correct
- (b)
Only (i) and (ii) are correct
- (c)
All are correct
- (d)
All are incorrect
In terms of age, we have: E< B, C < A, A < E,A < D. So, we have : C < A < E < B, A < D.
In terms of height, we have: B < C, D < C, E < C, D < A
B is shorter than C. So, B is not the tallest. Thus, (i) is correct.
Band Eare shorter than C. So, it cannot be concluded that
B is shorter to E. Thus,
(ii) is incorrect.
A single definite order of heights cannot be obtained from the given information. So, (iii) is incorrect
Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below it.
(i) A, B, C, D an E are five friends
(ii) B is elder to E, but not as tall as C.
(iii) C is younger to A, and is taller to D and E.
(iv) A is taller to D, but younger than E.
(v) D is elder to A but is shortest in the group.
If, another friend is taller than C, how many of them will be between F and E according to their height?
- (a)
One
- (b)
Two
- (c)
Three
- (d)
None of these
In terms of age, we have: E< B, C < A, A < E,A < D. So, we have : C < A < E < B, A < D.
In terms of height, we have: B < C, D < C, E < C, D < A
Since no definite order of height can be obtained, so it cannot be determined for sure how many persons lie between F and E.
Study the given information carefully and answer the questions that follows:
(i) Six friends P, Q, R, 5, T and U are members of a club and playa different game of Football, Cricket, Tennis, Basketball, Badminton and Volleyball.
(ii) T, who is taller than Pand 5, plays Tennis.
(iii) The tallest among them plays Basketball.
(iv) The shortest among them plays Volleyball.
(v) Q and S neither play Volleyball nor Basketball.
(vi) R plays Volleyball.
(vii) T is between Q who plays Football and Pin order of height.
Who will be at the third place if they are arranged in the descending
order of their heights?
- (a)
Q
- (b)
P
- (c)
T
- (d)
S
In terms of height, we have: T > P, T > 5, Q > T > P.
R plays Volleyball, so R is the shortest.
Q plays neither Volleyball nor Basketball.
So, Q is not the tallest. Thus, U is the tallest.
So, the sequence becomes: U > Q > T > P >.s > R.
Now, T plays Tennis. U, being tallest, plays Basketball. R plays Volleyball. Q plays Football. Both P and 5 play either Cricket or Badminton.
The descending order of height is U, Q, T, P, 5, R. Clearly, T is at the third place
Study the given information carefully and answer the questions that follows:
(i) Six friends P, Q, R, 5, T and U are members of a club and playa different game of Football, Cricket, Tennis, Basketball, Badminton and Volleyball.
(ii) T, who is taller than Pand 5, plays Tennis.
(iii) The tallest among them plays Basketball.
(iv) The shortest among them plays Volleyball.
(v) Q and S neither play Volleyball nor Basketball.
(vi) R plays Volleyball.
(vii) T is between Q who plays Football and Pin order of height.
Which of the following statements is not true?
- (a)
P is shorter than R.
- (b)
Q is taller than S.
- (c)
S is taller than R
- (d)
T is taller than R.
In terms of height, we have: T > P, T > 5, Q > T > P.
R plays Volleyball, so R is the shortest.
Q plays neither Volleyball nor Basketball.
So, Q is not the tallest. Thus, U is the tallest.
So, the sequence becomes: U > Q > T > P >.s > R.
Now, T plays Tennis. U, being tallest, plays Basketball. R plays Volleyball. Q plays Football. Both P and 5 play either Cricket or Badminton.
Clearly, P is taller than R
Study the given information carefully and answer the questions that follows:
(i) Six friends P, Q, R, 5, T and U are members of a club and playa different game of Football, Cricket, Tennis, Basketball, Badminton and Volleyball.
(ii) T, who is taller than Pand 5, plays Tennis.
(iii) The tallest among them plays Basketball.
(iv) The shortest among them plays Volleyball.
(v) Q and S neither play Volleyball nor Basketball.
(vi) R plays Volleyball.
(vii) T is between Q who plays Football and Pin order of height.
Who among them plays Basketball?
- (a)
Q
- (b)
R
- (c)
S
- (d)
U
In terms of height, we have: T > P, T > 5, Q > T > P.
R plays Volleyball, so R is the shortest.
Q plays neither Volleyball nor Basketball.
So, Q is not the tallest. Thus, U is the tallest.
So, the sequence becomes: U > Q > T > P >.s > R.
Now, T plays Tennis. U, being tallest, plays Basketball. R plays Volleyball. Q plays Football. Both P and 5 play either Cricket or Badminton.
U plays Basketball.
Study the given information carefully and answer the questions that follows:
(i) Six friends P, Q, R, 5, T and U are members of a club and playa different game of Football, Cricket, Tennis, Basketball, Badminton and Volleyball.
(ii) T, who is taller than Pand 5, plays Tennis.
(iii) The tallest among them plays Basketball.
(iv) The shortest among them plays Volleyball.
(v) Q and S neither play Volleyball nor Basketball.
(vi) R plays Volleyball.
(vii) T is between Q who plays Football and Pin order of height.
What does Splay?
- (a)
Cricket
- (b)
Badminton
- (c)
Football
- (d)
Either Cricket or Badminton
In terms of height, we have: T > P, T > 5, Q > T > P.
R plays Volleyball, so R is the shortest.
Q plays neither Volleyball nor Basketball.
So, Q is not the tallest. Thus, U is the tallest.
So, the sequence becomes: U > Q > T > P >.s > R.
Now, T plays Tennis. U, being tallest, plays Basketball. R plays Volleyball. Q plays Football. Both P and 5 play either Cricket or Badminton.
S plays either Cricket or Badminton.