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Question : Directions: Seven people P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are sitting in a straight row, facing north. Exactly three people are sitting to the left of U. R is second to the left of U. Q and V are immediate neighbours of R, such that Q is not an immediate neighbour of U. T and P are not occupying either of the end seats. T is second to the left of S. If P and Q swap their seats, what will be the new position of Q?

Option 1: Second to the right of R

Option 2: Second to the left of V

Option 3: Third to the left of U

Option 4: Second to the right of U


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Correct Answer: Second to the right of U


Solution : Given:
(I) Exactly three people are sitting to the left of U. R is second to the left of U. Q and V are immediate neighbours of R, such that Q is not an immediate neighbour of U.

(II) T and P are not occupying either of the end seats. T is second to the left of S.


If P and Q swap their seats –

So, Q is second to the right of U. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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