Seating Arrangements

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Explanation:

  • In this type of questions, some clues regarding seating or placing (linear/circular) of some persons or items is given. The candidate is required to form the paper sequence using these
    clues and answer the questions accordingly.
  • It depends on arrangements of people or objects in circular or straight line or different shapes. Below are the key points for solving seating arrangement questions. 

  Instruction:

  1. Need to understand the given data and visualize the shape of arrangement.
  2. Capture the clues from the given data in the correct order.
  3. Draw the dummy diagram which contains given data for your reference.
  4. Read the questions one by one and check the diagram which is having correct arrangement or not

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Question 1

Four girls are sitting on a bench to be photographed. Shikha is to the left of Reena. Manju is to the right of Reena. Rita is between Reena and Manju. Who would be second from the left in the photograph?

A
Reena
B
Shikha
C
Manju
D
Rita
Question 1 Explanation: 
Shikha is to the left of Reena and Manju is to her right.
Rita is between Reena and Manju.
So the order is Shikha ,
Reena , Rita and Manju. In the photograph Rita will be second from left.
Question 2

There are five different houses, A to E in a row. A is to the right of B and E is to the left of C and right of A. B is to the right of D. Which of the houses is in the middle?

A
A
B
B
C
D
D
E
Question 2 Explanation: 
B is to the right of D. A is to the right of B. E is to the right of A and left of C.
So the order is D, B, A, E, C. Clearly A is in the middle.
Question 3

In a march past, seven persons are standing in a row. Q is standing left to R but right to P. O is standing right to N and left to P. Similarly, S is standing right to R and left to T. Find out who is standing in middle?

A
P
B
Q
C
R
D
O
Question 3 Explanation: 
Q is left to R and to the right of P i,e P, Q, R.
O is to the right of N and left of P i,e N, O, P.
S is to the right of R and left of T i,e R, S, T.
Clearly, Q is in the middle.
Question 4

Five children are sitting in a row. S is sitting next to P but not T. is sitting next to R who is sitting on extreme left and T is not sitting next to K. Who are sitting adjacent to S?

A
K and P
B
R and P
C
only C
D
P and T
Question 4 Explanation: 
S is sitting next to P. So, the order S, P or P, S is followed. Is sitting next to R. So, the order R, K is followed because R is on the extreme left. T is not next to P or K.
So, the arrangement will be R, K, P, S, T.
Clearly, P and T are sitting adjacent to S.
Question 5

Five girls are sitting in a row , Rashi is not adjacent to Sulekha or Abha.Anuradha is not adjacent to Sulekha. Rashi is adjacent to Monika. Monika is at the middle in the row. Then, Anuradha is adjacent to whom out of the following?

A
Rashi
B
Sulekha
C
Abha
D
Monika
Question 5 Explanation: 
Clearly, the order is Anuradha, Rashi, Monika, Abha. Anuradha is adjacent to Rashi
Question 6

Who is at the extreme left end?

Read the following information carefully and answer the question
given above

  • There are five friends
  • They are standing in a row facing south.
  • Jayesh is to the immediate right to Alok.
  • Pramod is between Bhagat and Subodh.
  • Subodh is between Jayesh and Pramod.
A
Alok
B
Bhagat
C
Subodh
D
Data Inadequate
Question 6 Explanation: 
The boys are standing facing south. So, consider left and right accordingly.
Jayesh is to the right of Alok i,e Jayesh, Alok.
Pramod is between Bhagat and Subodh i,e Bhagat, Pramod, Subodh
Subodh is between Jayesh and Pramod.
So, the sequence is Bhagat Pramod Subodh Jayesh
Alok
Answer for this question is (a), Alok is at extreme left end
Question 7

Who is in the middle?

Read the following information carefully and answer the question
given above

  • There are five friends
  • They are standing in a row facing south.
  • Jayesh is to the immediate right to Alok.
  • Pramod is between Bhagat and Subodh.
  • Subodh is between Jayesh and Pramod
A
Bhagat
B
Jayesh
C
Pramod
D
Subodh
Question 7 Explanation: 
The boys are standing facing south. So, consider left and right accordingly.
Jayesh is to the right of Alok i,e Jayesh, Alok.
Pramod is between Bhagat and Subodh i,e Bhagat, Pramod, Subodh
Subodh is between Jayesh and Pramod.
So, the sequence is Bhagat Pramod Subodh Jayesh Alok
Answer for the question is (d), Subodh is in the middle.
Question 8

In the Olympic games, the flags of six nations were flown on the masts in the following way:

The flag of America was to the left of Indian tricolour and to the right of the flag of France. The flag of Australia was on the right of the Indian flag but was to the left of the flag of Japan, which was to the left of the flag of China Find the two flags which ate in the center.

A
India and Australia
B
America and India
C
Japan and Australia
D
America and Australia
Question 8 Explanation: 
The correct sequence is France, America, India, Australia, Japan, China.
The two flags in the center are India and Australia
Question 9

Mr A , Miss B, Mr C and Miss D are sitting around a table and discussing their trades.
(1)Mr A sits opposite to cook.
(2)Miss B sits right to the barber.
(3)The washer man is on the left of the tailor.
(4)Miss D sits opposite to Mr C.
What are the trades of A and B?

A
Tailor and Barber
B
Tailor and Cook
C
Barber and Cook
D
Washer man and Cook.
Question 9 Explanation: 
C and D sit opposite to each other .So if A sits opposite to cook, B shall be cook.
Now B is to the right of barber. So, one of the rest say C will be barber, then D on the opposite side shall be washer man or tailor. But washer man is left of tailor and D is to the left of A. So, D is washer man and A is tailor. Thus , A and B are Tailor and Cook.
Question 10

Five children were administrated psychological tests to know their intellectual levels. In the report, psychologists pointed out that the child A is less intelligent than the child B. The child C is less intelligent than the child D. The child B is less intelligent than the child C and
child A is more intelligent than child E. Which child is most intelligent?

A
A
B
B
C
D
D
E
Question 10 Explanation: 
Answer is (c), we have A < B, C < D, B < C and E < A.
So, the sequence becomes: E < A < B < C < D.
Clearly, child D is most intelligent
Question 11

In an examination, Raj got more marks than Mukesh but not as many as Priya.
Priya got more marks than Dinesh and Kamal. Dinesh got less marks than Mukesh
but his marks are not the lowest in the group. Who is the second in the descending
order of marks?

A
Priya
B
Kamal
C
Raj
D
Cannot be determine
Question 11 Explanation: 
In terms of marks obtained
Mukesh < Raj, Raj < Priya, Dinesh < Priya, Kamal < Priya, Dinesh Since Dinesh mars are not the lowest, so Kamal's marks are the lowest.
So, the sequence becomes: Kamal < Dinesh < Mukesh < Raj < Priya.
Clearly, in the descending order, Raj comes second.
Question 12

Which one is sitting opposite to P?

Six friends P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting around the hexagonal table each at one corner and are facing the centre of the hexagonal. P is second to the left of U. Q is neighbour of R and S. T is second to the left of S.

A
R
B
Q
C
T
D
S
Question 12 Explanation: 

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S is sitting opposite to P.

Question 13

Who is the fourth person to the left of Q ?

Six friends P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting around the hexagonal table each at one corner and are facing the centre of the hexagonal. P is second to the left of U. Q is neighbour of R and S. T is second to the left of S.

A
P
B
U
C
R
D
Data inadequate
Question 13 Explanation: 

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P is the fourth person to the left of Q

Question 14
Which of the following are the neighbours of P ?

Six friends P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting around the hexagonal table each at one corner and are facing the centre of the hexagonal. P is second to the left of U. Q is neighbour of R and S. T is second to the left of S.

A
U and P
B
T and R
C
U and R
D
Data inadequate
Question 14 Explanation: 
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T and R are the neighbours of P.
Question 15

Which one is sitting opposite to T ?

Six friends P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting around the hexagonal table each at one corner and are facing the centre of the hexagonal. P is second to the left of U. Q is neighbour of R and S. T is second to the left of S.

A
R
B
Q
Hint:
Q
C
Cannot determined
D
S
Question 15 Explanation: 

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Q is sitting opposite to T.

Question 16
By the below scenario Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given arrangement and thus form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?

  • F sits second to right of the representative from Canara Bank. Representative from Bank of India is an immediate neighbour of the representative from Canara Bank.
  • Two people sit between the representative of Bank of India and B. C and E are Immediate neighbours of each other.
  • Neither C nor E is an immediate neighbour of either B or the representative from Canara Bank.
  • Representative from Bank of Maharashtra sits second to right of D. D is nether the representative of Canara Bank nor Bank of India.
  • G and the representative from UCO Bank are immediate neighbours of each other.
  • B is not the representative of UCO Bank. Only one person sits between C and the representative from Oriental Bank of Commerce.
  • H sits third to left of the representative from Punjab National Bank sits second to left of the representative from Syndicate Bank
A
H - UCO Bank
B
A - Canara Bank
C
D - Bank of Maharashtra
D
E - Syndicate Bank
Question 16 Explanation: 
Except in A - Canara Bank pair, in al others the first person is second to the left of the second person
Question 17

According to the below scenario which of the following is true with respect to the given seating arrangement?

  • F sits second to right of the representative from Canara Bank. Representative from Bank of India is an immediate neighbour of the representative from Canara Bank.
  • Two people sit between the representative of Bank of India and B. C and E are Immediate neighbours of each other.
  • Neither C nor E is an immediate neighbour of either B or the representative from Canara Bank.
  • Representative from Bank of Maharashtra sitssecond to right of D. D is nether the representative of Canara Bank nor Bank of India.
  • G and the representative from UCO Bank are immediate neighbours of each other.
  • B is not the representative of UCO Bank. Only one person sits between C and the representative from Oriental Bank of Commerce.
  • H sits third to left of the representative from Punjab National Bank sits second to left of the representative from Syndicate Bank
A
B is the representative from Bank of Maharashtra
B
C sits second to right of H
C
The representative from Dena Bank sits to the immediate left of the representative from UCO Bank
D
The representatives from Bank of Maharashtra and Syndicate Bank are Immediate neighbours of each other
Question 17 Explanation: 
B is the representative from Syndicate Bank.
C sits third to the right of H.
The representative from the Dena Bank, C is to the immediate right of the representative from the UCO Bank, F.
A is second to the left of G, the representative from Bank of India.
A, the representative from Bank of Maharashtra and B, the representative from Syndicate Bank are immediate neighbours of each other.
Question 18

Who amongst the following ait exactly between B and the representative from Bank of India?

  • F sits second to right of the representative from Canara Bank. Representative from Bank of India is an immediate neighbour of the representative from Canara Bank.
  • Two people sit between the representative of Bank of India and B. C and E are Immediate neighbours of each other.
  • Neither C nor E is an immediate neighbour of either B or the representative from Canara Bank.
  • Representative from Bank of Maharashtra sits second to right of D. D is nether the representative of Canara Bank nor Bank of India.
  • G and the representative from UCO Bank are immediate neighbours of each other.
  • B is not the representative of UCO Bank. Only one person sits between C and the representative from Oriental Bank of Commerce.
  • H sits third to left of the representative from Punjab National Bank sits second to left of the representative from Syndicate Bank
A
A and the representative from UCO Bank
B
F and G
C
H and the representative from Bank of Maharashtra
D
H and G
Question 18 Explanation: 
H, the representative from Canara bank and A, the representative from Bank of Mahatashtra, sit between B, the representative from Syndicate Bank and G, the representative from Bank of India
Question 19

Who amongst the following is the representative from Oriental Bank of Commerce?

  • F sits second to right of the representative from Canara Bank. Representative from Bank of India is an immediate neighbour of the representative from Canara Bank.
  • Two people sit between the representative of Bank of India and B. C and E are Immediate neighbours of each other.
  • Neither C nor E is an immediate neighbour of either B or the representative from Canara Bank.
  • Representative from Bank of Maharashtra sits second to right of D. D is nether the representative of Canara Bank nor Bank of India.
  • G and the representative from UCO Bank are immediate neighbours of each other.
  • B is not the representative of UCO Bank. Only one person sits between C and the representative from Oriental Bank of Commerce.
  • H sits third to left of the representative from Punjab National Bank sits second to left of the representative from Syndicate Bank
A
A
B
D
C
H
D
C
Question 19 Explanation: 
D is the representative from Oriental Bank from Commerce.
Question 20

Who amongst the following sits second to left of B?

  • F sits second to right of the representative from Canara Bank. Representative from Bank of India is an immediate neighbour of the representative from Canara Bank.
  • Two people sit between the representative of Bank of India and B. C and E are Immediate neighbours of each other.
  • Neither C nor E is an immediate neighbour of either B or the representative from Canara Bank.
  • Representative from Bank of Maharashtra sits second to right of D. D is nether the representative of Canara Bank nor Bank of India.
  • G and the representative from UCO Bank are immediate neighbours of each other.
  • B is not the representative of UCO Bank. Only one person sits between C and the representative from Oriental Bank of Commerce.
  • H sits third to left of the representative from Punjab National Bank sits second to left of the representative from Syndicate Bank
A
C
B
H
C
The representative from Canara Bank
D
The representative from Punjab National Bank
Question 20 Explanation: 
E, the representative from Punjab National Bank sits second to the left from B, the representative from Syndicate Bank.
Question 21

Who is sitting right to Prakash according to the given below scenario?

Six friends are sitting in a circle and are facing the centre of the circle. Deepa is between Prakash and Pankaj. Priti is between Mukesh and Lalit. Prakash and Mukesh are opposite to each other

A
Mukesh

B
Deepa
C
Pankaj
D
Lalit
Question 21 Explanation: 

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Hence, Lalit is sitting right to Prakash.

Question 22

Who is just right to Pankaj according to the given scenario?

Six friends are sitting in a circle and are facing the centre of the circle. Deepa is between Prakash and Pankaj. Priti is between Mukesh and Lalit. Prakash and Mukesh are opposite to each other

A
Deepa

B
Lalit
C
Prakash
D
Priti
Question 22 Explanation: 

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Hence, Deepa is sitting just right to Pankaj

Question 23

Who are the neighbours of Mukesh according to the given scenario?

Six friends are sitting in a circle and are facing the centre of the circle. Deepa is between Prakash and Pankaj. Priti is between Mukesh and Lalit. Prakash and Mukesh are opposite to each other.

A
Prakash and Deepa

B
Deepa and Priti
C
Priti and Pankaj
D
Lalit and Priti
Question 23 Explanation: 

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Hence, Priti and Pankaj are the neighbours of Mukesh.

Question 24

Who is sitting opposite to Priti according to the given scenario?

Six friends are sitting in a circle and are facing the centre of the circle. Deepa is between Prakash and Pankaj. Priti is between Mukesh and Lalit. Prakash and Mukesh are opposite to each other.

A
Prakash

B
Deepa
C
Pankaj
D
Lalit
Question 24 Explanation: 

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Hence, Deepa is sitting opposite to Priti.

Question 25
A, P, R, X, S and Z are sitting in a row. S and Z are in the centre. A and P are at the ends. R is sitting to the left of A. Who is to the right of P ?
A
A
B
X
C
Z
D
S
Question 25 Explanation: 
The seating arrangement is as follows:

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Therefore, right of P is X

Question 26

A, B, C, D and E are sitting on a bench. A is sitting next to B, C is sitting next to D, D is not sitting with E who is on the left end of the bench. C is on the second position from the right. A is to the right of B and E. A and C are sitting together. In which position A is sitting ?

A
Between B and D
B
Between B and C
C
Between E and D
D
Between C and E
Question 26 Explanation: 
Therefore, A is sitting in between B and C.

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Question 27

P, T, V, R, M, D, K and W are sitting around a circular table facing the Centre. V is second to the left of T. T is fourth to the right of M. D and P are not immediate neighbors of T. D is third to the right of P. W is not an immediate neighbor of P. P is to the immediate left of K.

Who is second to the left of K?

A
P
B
R
C
M
D
W
Question 27 Explanation: 
Second to the left of K is R
Question 28

 

P, T, V, R, M, D, K and W are sitting around a circular table facing the Centre. V is second to the left of T. T is fourth to the right of M. D and P are not immediate neighbors of T. D is third to the right of P. W is not an immediate neighbor of P. P is to the immediate left of K.

Who is on the immediate left of V ?

A
D
B
M
C
W
D
Data Inadequate
Question 28 Explanation: 
Immediate left of V is D
Question 29

P, T, V, R, M, D, K and W are sitting around a circular table facing the Centre. V is second to the left of T. T is fourth to the right of M. D and P are not immediate neighbors of T. D is third to the right of P. W is not an immediate neighbor of P. P is to the immediate left of K.

Who is third to the right of V ?

A
T
B
K
C
P
D
None of these
Question 29 Explanation: 
None of these
Question 30

P, T, V, R, M, D, K and W are sitting around a circular table facing the Centre. V is second to the left of T. T is fourth to the right of M. D and P are not immediate neighbors of T. D is third to the right of P. W is not an immediate neighbor of P. P is to the immediate left of K.

What is R’s position with respect to V ?

A
Third to the right
B
Fifth to the right
C
Third to the left
D
Second to the left
Question 30 Explanation: 
R’s position with respect to V Third to the right
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