Let's solve the problem by arranging the people around the square table as per the given conditions:
- E sits third to the left of G and at one of the corners. So we place E at one corner and count three people on its left to place G.
- B sits second to the right of F. F does not sit at any corners, implying F is at the centers of the sides. Place F at one side, and place B 2 positions to the right of F.
- F is not an immediate neighbor of E. This helps position F accurately without contradicting other positions.
- H is an immediate neighbor of A, and H does not sit at any of the middles of the sides, so place H at one of the corner seats next to A.
- There are only three people sitting between H and C from either side. Use this to identify C’s position relative to H and place everyone else accordingly.
After placement and using all constraints, the final arrangement around the square table in a clockwise direction is:
| E (Corner) | C (Side) | G (Corner) | B (Side) |
| H (Corner) | A (Side) | D (Side) | |
| F (Side) |
Now, if all people are made to sit in alphabetical order starting from A in a clockwise direction, the new seating order will be:
| A | B | C | D |
| H | G | F | E |
Comparing the initial and final positions of B, B moves from second side after G to immediate side after A.
- Initial position: Second side coming to B from F
- New position: Immediately after A (clockwise position)
Therefore, the number of places B shifts is 1.
Conclusion: B shifts by 1 position in either direction. Thus, the answer is \(1\).
Important Questions from Seating arrangement
Five people A, B, C, D and E are seated about a round table. Every chair is spaced equidistant from adjacent chairs.
(i) C is seated next to A
(ii) A is seated two seats from D
(iii) B is not seated next to A
On the basis of above information, which of the following must be true?
1. D is seated next to B
2. E is seated next to A
3. D and C are separated by two seats
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Consider that:
1. A is taller than B.
2. C is taller than A.
3. D is taller than C.
4. E is the tallest of all.
If they are made to sit in the above order of their height, who will occupy the mid position?
Four children are sitting in a row. A is occupying the seat next to B but not next to C. If C is not sitting next to D, who is/are occupying seat/seats adjacent to D?
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On the basis of the information given, this year's paper is most likely to contain a question on
