Question

Ram is taller than Shyam and Jay is shorter than Vikram. Who is the shortest among them?
(I) Ram is the tallest.
(II) Shyam is taller than Vikram.

• A. Data in Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question but the data in Statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
• B. Data in Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question but the data in Statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
• C. Data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
• D. Data in both statements I and II together is not sufficient to answer the question.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To solve the problem, we need to compare the heights of Ram, Shyam, Jay, and Vikram based on the given information and determine the shortest.

Firstly, we analyze Statement I: "Ram is the tallest." From this information, we can conclude:

• Ram is taller than Shyam, Jay, and Vikram.
• This does not give us definite information about who is the shortest among Shyam, Jay, and Vikram.

Thus, Statement I alone is insufficient.

Next, we examine Statement II: "Shyam is taller than Vikram." Coupled with the initial information:

• Ram > Shyam
• Shyam > Vikram
• Jay < Vikram

It becomes clear that Jay is shorter than Vikram, and therefore shorter than everyone else.

Based on Statement II alone, we can conclude that Jay is the shortest among them.

Hence, the correct answer is: Data in Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question but the data in Statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the question.