Directions for the following 2 (two) items : · as printed by UPSC
Which one of the following statements is correct ?
aWeight of Mohan is greatest
bWeight of Sohan is greatest
cWeight of Rohan is greatest
d'Whose weight is greatest' cannot be determined
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (d).
Read each statement as comparing with both of the other two people. S1 gives twice Sohan's weight below Mohan's and below Rohan's. S2 gives twice Rohan's weight above Mohan's and above Sohan's. S2 only says Rohan exceeds half of Mohan, which does not settle who is heavier: Mohan 10, Rohan 6 and Mohan 10, Rohan 12 both fit with Sohan 1. So the heaviest cannot be determined.
Why each option is right or wrong
(a) Wrong: Rohan can be heavier than Mohan.
(b) Wrong: Sohan is the lightest, not the heaviest.
(c) Wrong: Mohan can be heavier than Rohan.
(d) Right: both orders of Mohan and Rohan fit.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
