Reasoning : Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability

Q 160 / 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.

Science College is located in:

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (1)

The location of Science College can be determined through a systematic deduction based on the provided information:

  • Clue 5 states that Science College is located in Kerala.
  • Clue 4 states that student B is studying in City Q.
  • Given that there are four distinct cities and colleges, if Science College is in Kerala and B is in City Q, and there is only one Science College, it implies that B is studying in Science College, which is located in City Q and situated in Kerala.
  • Therefore, Science College is located in City Q.

Incorrect Options:

  • City S (Option 2): According to Clue 2, Arts College is located in City S, which is in Rajasthan. Thus, Science College cannot be in City S.

  • City R (Option 3): Through the process of elimination and deduction, City R is one of the two remaining cities (P or R) that would be associated with either student A (Commerce College) or student D (Engineering College). It is not the location of Science College.

  • City P (Option 4): Similar to City R, City P is the other remaining city (P or R) associated with either student A (Commerce College) or student D (Engineering College). It is not the location of Science College.