Question

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Aravind, Bala, Chithra, Deepa, Hari, Maha, Madhu and Abi are sitting around a circle facing the center. Bala is third to the right of Maha and third to the left of Abi. Chithra is fourth to the left of Aravind. Aravind is not an immediate neighbour of Maha and Bala. Hari is not an immediate neighbour of Bala. Madhu is second to the right of Deepa.

Who is to the immediate left of Bala?

• A. Deepa
• B. Maha
• C. Nadhu
• D. Chithra

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Deepa

• Correct Answer: Option A (Deepa)

• Step-by-step Solution:

• Setting up the circle (8 people: Aravind, Bala, Chithra, Deepa, Hari, Maha, Madhu, Abi)

• Step 1: Bala is 3rd to the right of Maha and 3rd to the left of Abi.

  • This means: Maha Bala Abi (with one person between each pair)

  • So the order: Maha → → → Bala → → → Abi

• Step 2: Since Bala is 3rd to the left of Abi, Abi is 3rd to the right of Bala.

  • Placing: Maha, , , Bala, , , Abi, _ (8 seats in circle)

• Step 3: Chithra is 4th to the left of Aravind, and Aravind is not an immediate neighbour of Maha or Bala.

  • Testing positions, Aravind fits between Abi and Maha's gap.

  • Placing Aravind at seat 8 (next to Abi), Chithra is 4th to his left.

• Step 4: Madhu is 2nd to the right of Deepa.

  • Fitting Deepa and Madhu in remaining seats.

• Step 5: Hari is not an immediate neighbour of Bala.

  • Final arrangement (clockwise): Maha, Abi, Aravind, Chithra, Hari, Madhu, Deepa, Bala

• ✅ Checking: The person to the immediate left of Bala is Deepa.