Question

Directions : Read the information carefully and answer the questions given below:
(i)Seven students P, Q, R, S, 1', U and V take a series of tests,
(ii) No two students get similar marks,
(iii) V always scores more than P.
(iv) P always scores more than Q.
(v) Each time either R scores the highest and T gets least, or alternatively S scores highest and U or Q scores least.
If V is ranked fifth, which of the following must be true?

• A. S scores the highest
• B. R is ranked second
• C. T is ranked third
• D. Q is ranked fourth

Answer 1

The correct option is A S scores the highest

Given that:
V scores more than P, i.e., VP. ...:(1)
P scores more than Q, i.e., PQ ...(2)
(l)&(2)=> VPQ
If R scores the highest, one get. R.....T.
If S scores the highest, one gets either S.....Q or S....V.
(1) If V ranks fifth; P and Q will occupy sixth and seventh place. So, Q ranks least and thus, S will score the highest.