Question

P, Q, R, S are competing in the slow cycle race, in which the slowest cyclist wins. A few minutes after the race begins, P is physically ahead of Q. R and S are physically behind Q. S is physically ahead of R. P got eliminated and R overtakes Q. Just reaching before the end mark, S overtakes Q. Which of the options is true?

• A. R is winner
• B. S is winner
• C. Q is winner
• D. Q is runner up

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The objective of the slow cycle race is for participants to cover the distance as slowly as possible, with the slowest contestant winning. Here is the sequence of events in the race:

• Initially, P is ahead of Q, with both S and R behind Q, and S ahead of R.
• P is then eliminated, removing him from the race.
• R overtakes Q, meaning R moves ahead of Q in the race.
• As they near the finish line, S overtakes Q, placing S ahead of Q just before the end mark.

In a slow cycle race, the goal is to stay behind for as long as possible. Therefore, since Q is overtaken by both R and then S, this indicates Q maintained the position behind the others for the longest period and crossed the finish line last among the remaining cyclists, making Q the winner. The correct statement based on the events is, therefore, that Q is winner.