Reasoning : Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability

Q 159 / 325

UPSC CSE Prelims 2018

A, B, C and D are students. They are studying in four different cities, namely in P, Q, R and S (not necessarily in that order). They are studying in Science college, Arts college, Commerce college and Engineering college (not necessarily in that order), which are situated in four different states, such as Gujarat, Rajasthan, Assam and Kerala (not necessarily in that order). Further, it is given that

  1. D is studying in Assam.
  2. Arts College is located in city S which is in Rajasthan.
  3. A is studying in Commerce college.
  4. B is studying in city Q.
  5. Science college is located in Kerala.

A is studying in:

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (2)

Based on the provided information, a systematic deduction can be made:

  • Clue 4 states that B is studying in city Q.
  • Clue 5 states that Science college is located in Kerala. Combining this with Clue 4, it is established that B is studying in Science college in city Q, located in Kerala.
  • Clue 2 states that Arts College is located in city S, which is in Rajasthan. This implies one student is associated with City S, Arts College, and Rajasthan.
  • Clue 1 states that D is studying in Assam.
  • Clue 3 states that A is studying in Commerce college.

Summarizing the established associations:

  • B: City Q, Science College, Kerala
  • C: City S, Arts College, Rajasthan (deduced as the only remaining student for these attributes)
  • D: Assam (College and City are yet to be determined, but the state is Assam)
  • A: Commerce College (City and State are yet to be determined)

The four states are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Assam, and Kerala. With Kerala, Rajasthan, and Assam assigned to B, C, and D respectively, the only remaining state for A is Gujarat. Therefore, A is studying in Gujarat.

Incorrect Options:

1. Rajasthan: This state is associated with Arts College and City S, where C is studying.

3. City Q: This city is associated with B, who is studying in Science college in Kerala.

4. Kerala: This state is associated with Science college and City Q, where B is studying.