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In a pile of 10 books, there are 3 of Geography, 3 of Hindi, 2 of Mathematics and 2 of Economics. Starting from above, there is an Economics book between a Geography and a Mathematics book, a Geography book between a Mathematics and an Economics book, a Hindi book between an Economics and a Mathematics book, a Mathematics book between two Hindi books and two Hindi books between a Mathematics and a Geography book. Which subject's book is at the sixth position from the top ?

The correct answer is

Hindi

To solve this problem, we must determine the order of the 10 books, adhering to the given conditions. We have:

  • 3 Geography books (G)
  • 3 Hindi books (H)
  • 2 Mathematics books (M)
  • 2 Economics books (E)

Here are the constraints provided:

  1. There is an Economics book between a Geography and a Mathematics book. (G, E, M)
  2. There is a Geography book between a Mathematics and an Economics book. (M, G, E)
  3. There is a Hindi book between an Economics and a Mathematics book. (E, H, M)
  4. There is a Mathematics book between two Hindi books. (H, M, H)
  5. There are two Hindi books between a Mathematics and a Geography book. (M, H, H, G)

Let's arrange the books step-by-step:

  • From constraint 4: H, M, H.
  • From constraint 5: M, H, H, G.
  • To satisfy both, place them as: M, H, M, H, G.
  • Now, integrate the remaining constraints into this setup:

Working with the rest of the constraints:

  • From constraint 1: Choose (M, G) from existing and place E between them: M, G, E. One possible arrangement already supporting constraint 2 and 1 is: E, G, M.
  • Add in Hindi and Economics, starting from the remaining Geography: M, H, M, H, G, E, G, E.
  • The chronological sequence of books becomes:
    1. E
    2. G
    3. M
    4. H
    5. M
    6. H
    7. E
    8. G
    9. ......(two remaining Hindi and Economics)
PositionBook
1Economics (E)
2Geography (G)
3Mathematics (M)
4Hindi (H)
5Mathematics (M)
6Hindi (H)
7Economics (E)
8Geography (G)
9Hindi (H)
10Mathematics (M)

According to the arrangement, the sixth book is "Hindi." Hence, the correct answer is Hindi.

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  3. A class has a total of 60 students. Student 'B' is at 41st rank in merit order from the bottom. What is the rank of student 'B' from the top?

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    i. He must visit A before B and E.

    ii. He must visit B before D.

    iii. The third hospital he visits must be C.

    Which of the following could be the possible order in which the medical representative visits the six hospitals?
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