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P and Q have been allotted a hostel room with two beds, a study table, and an almirah. P is an avid bird-watcher and wants to sit at the table and watch birds outside the window. Q does not mind that as long as his bed is close to the ceiling fan.
Which one of the following arrangements suits them the most?

The correct answer is

Evaluating Hostel Room Arrangements

The problem asks for the best hostel room arrangement for P and Q based on their specific preferences.

  • P's Preference: Needs the study table positioned near the window to watch birds.
  • Q's Preference: Needs his bed to be close to the ceiling fan for comfort.

We need to find an arrangement that satisfies both conditions simultaneously.

Analyzing Arrangement Options

Let's examine the options based on the provided images and the preferences:

  • Option 1: This arrangement places the study table adjacent to the window, fulfilling P's requirement. It also places one of the beds sufficiently close to the ceiling fan, meeting Q's preference.
  • Option 2, 3, 4: These arrangements may not optimally satisfy both P and Q. For instance, the study table might be far from the window, or the beds might be poorly positioned relative to the fan.

Conclusion on Best Fit

Option 1 is the most suitable arrangement because it directly addresses both P's desire to use the study table for bird-watching by the window and Q's need for a bed near the ceiling fan.

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Important Questions from Seating Arrangement

  1. Eight students (P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W) are playing musical chairs. The figure indicates their order of position at the start of the game. They play the game by moving forward in a circle in the clockwise direction. After the 1st round, 4th student behind P leaves the game. After 2nd round, 5th student behind Q leaves the game. After 3rd round, 3rd student behind V leaves the game. After 4th round, 4th student behind U leaves the game. Who all are left in the game after the 4th round?
    Note: The figure shown is representative.

  2. Six persons P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting around a circular table facing the center not necessarily in the same order. Consider the following statements: 
    • P sits next to S and T. 
    • Q sits diametrically opposite to P. 
    • The shortest distance between S and R is equal to the shortest distance between T and U. 
    Based on the above statements, Q is a neighbor of

  3. Four persons P, Q, R and S are to be seated in a row, all facing the same direction, but not necessarily in the same order. P and R cannot sit adjacent to each other. S should be seated to the right of Q. The number of distinct seating arrangements possible is:
  4. Seven cars P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are parked in a row not necessarily in that order. The cars T and U should be parked next to each other. The cars S and V also should be parked next to each other, whereas P and Q cannot be parked next to each other. Q and S must be parked next to each other. R is parked to the immediate right of V. T is parked to the left of U. 
    Based on the above statements, the only INCORRECT option given below is:

  5. P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W are seated around a circular table.
    I. S is seated opposite to W.
    II. U is seated at the second place to the right of R.
    III. T is seated at the third place to the left of R.
    IV. V is a neighbour of S.
    Which of the following must be true?
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