Question

Five boys — Vivek, Abhishek, Roy, Das, and Ranjan — are compared for height and weight.
- Vivek is taller and lighter than Abhishek.
- Ranjan is shorter and heavier than Das.
- Both Abhishek and Roy are taller and heavier than Das.
- If Abhishek is taller than Roy, then Vivek is heavier than Ranjan.
- Roy is heavier than Abhishek.
If Roy is heavier than Das, then Abhishek is taller than Roy. Who is the lightest?

• A. Roy
• B. Das
• C. Ranjan
• D. Abhishek

Hint:

In comparative reasoning, first fix absolute extremes (lightest, tallest) from direct statements, then deduce middle order.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: From the given statements

- Roy is heavier than Abhishek.
- Both Roy and Abhishek are taller and heavier than Das.
Therefore, Das is shorter and lighter than both Roy and Abhishek.

Step 2: Height and weight ordering

- Vivek is lighter than Abhishek.
- Ranjan is heavier than Das but shorter than Das.
- Given that Roy is heavier than Das, the statements imply Abhishek is taller than Roy.
- Vivek is heavier than Ranjan.

Step 3: Determining the lightest person

- Das is lighter than Roy and Abhishek.
- Ranjan is heavier than Das.
- Vivek is lighter than Abhishek but still heavier than Das (since Das is the lightest overall).

Final Answer:

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