Reasoning : Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability

Q 298 / 325

UPSC CSE Prelims 2012

Gita is prettier than Sita but not as pretty as Rita. Then,

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (1)

The given statement "Gita is prettier than Sita but not as pretty as Rita" establishes a hierarchy of prettiness.

  • "Gita is prettier than Sita" implies: Gita > Sita
  • "but not as pretty as Rita" implies that Rita is prettier than Gita: Rita > Gita

Combining these two relationships yields the complete sequence: Rita > Gita > Sita.

Option (1) states "Sita is not as pretty as Gita." From the derived sequence (Rita > Gita > Sita), it is clear that Gita is indeed prettier than Sita. Therefore, Sita is not as pretty as Gita, which makes this statement correct and consistent with the provided information.

Incorrect Options:

Based on the established hierarchy (Rita > Gita > Sita):

  • Option (2): "Sita is prettier than Rita." This is incorrect because Rita is prettier than Sita (Rita > Sita).
  • Option (3): "Rita is not as pretty as Gita." This is incorrect because Rita is prettier than Gita (Rita > Gita).
  • Option (4): "Gita is prettier than Rita." This is incorrect because Rita is prettier than Gita (Rita > Gita).