P, Q, R and S are four men. P is the oldest but not the poorest. R is the richest but not the oldest. Q is older than S but not than P or R. P is richer than Q but not than S. The four men can be ordered (descending) in respect of age and richness, respectively, as
- A.PQRS, RPSQ
- B.PRQS, RSPQ
- C.PRQS, RSQP
- D.PRSQ, RSPQ
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. PRQS, RSPQ
Analyzing the age clues: P is the oldest. R is not the oldest, but younger than P. Q is older than S but younger than P and R. Thus, the age order is P > R > Q > S. For richness: R is the richest. P is richer than Q but not S, meaning S is richer than P. Q is poorer than P. Thus, the richness order is R > S > P > Q.
Source: UPSC gs1 2010