Question

Who among Siddhartha, Nikunj, Vipul and Mukul is the youngest?
Statements:
1. Vipul is younger than Mukul but older than Siddhartha and Nikunj.
2. Mukul is the oldest.
3. Siddhartha is older than Nikunj.

• A. Only I
• B. Only II and II
• C. Only II and III
• D. Only I and III
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D Only I and III

From I, we have: M > V, V > S, V > N ...(i)
From II, we have: Mukul is the oldest ...(ii)
From III, we have: S > N ...(iii)
Combining (i) and (iii), we get :M > V, V >S > N or M>V > S > N. Clearly, Nikunj is the youngest.