Reasoning : General Mental Ability

Q 39 / 45

UPSC CSE Prelims 2012

Figure for the question: In the above figure, circle P represents hardworking people, circle Q represents intellig…

In the above figure, circle P represents hardworking people, circle Q represents intelligent people, circle R. represents truthful people, and circle S represents honest people. Which region represents the 3 people who are intelligent, honest and truthful but not hardworking?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

Region 6 represents the intersection of circles Q (intelligent people), R (truthful people), and S (honest people). Crucially, this region lies entirely outside circle P (hardworking people). Therefore, region 6 accurately depicts individuals who are intelligent, honest, and truthful, but not hardworking.

Incorrect Options

  • Option 7: Region 7 is located within circles P, Q, R, and S. This indicates individuals who are hardworking, intelligent, truthful, and honest. This contradicts the condition of "not hardworking."

  • Option 8: Region 8 is within circles P, Q, and S, but outside circle R. This represents individuals who are hardworking, intelligent, and honest, but not truthful. This fails the "truthful" condition and includes "hardworking."

  • Option 11: Region 11 is within circles Q and R, but outside circles P and S. This signifies individuals who are intelligent and truthful, but neither hardworking nor honest. This fails the "honest" condition.