QUESTION

CSAT

Medium

Reasoning

Prelims 2020

Three Statements S1, S2 and S3 are given below followed by a Question:

S1 : C is younger than D, but older than A and B. S2 : D is the oldest. S3 : A is the older than B.

Questions: Who among A, B, C and D is the youngest?

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Statements and the Question?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

S1 is insufficient: C is younger than D but older than A and B, i.e., D>C>A/BD > C > A/B. Using statement 1 alone, we cannot determine who is the youngest.

S2 is insufficient: D is the oldest, i.e., D>A/B/CD > A/B/C. Using statement 2 alone, we cannot determine who is the youngest.

S3 is insufficient: A is older than B, i.e., A>BA > B. Using statement 3 alone, we cannot determine who is the youngest.

Using S1 and S3 together: From S1 and S3, we get: D>C>A>BD > C > A > B. Therefore, B is the youngest.

Hence, to determine the youngest, S1 and S3 together are sufficient.

Trusted by 2L aspirants

Practice UPSC Prelims PYQs Smarter

Practice Now
  • Track accuracy & weak areas
  • See past trends & repeated themes
Start Practicing Now

Crack UPSC with your
Personal AI Mentor

An AI-powered ecosystem to learn, practice, and evaluate with discipline

SuperKalam is your personal mentor for UPSC preparation, guiding you at every step of the exam journey.

Download the App

Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
Follow us

ⓒ Snapstack Technologies Private Limited