Eight students A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H sit around a circular table, equidistant from each other, facing the centre of the table, not necessarily in the same order. B and D sit neither adjacent to C nor opposite to C. A sits in between E and D, and F sits in between B and H. Which one of the following is definitely correct?
- A.B sits in between A and G.
- B.C sits opposite to G.
- C.E sits opposite to F.
- D.None of the above
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: D. None of the above
The problem involves a circular arrangement with specific constraints. The conditions 'B and D sit neither adjacent to C nor opposite to C', 'A sits between E and D', and 'F sits between B and H' restrict possible arrangements. After exhausting all valid placements according to these rules, it is found that none of the specific positional statements (A, B, C) can be definitively proven true. Therefore, the only correct conclusion is that none of the given options is necessarily correct.
Source: UPSC csat 2022