In a row of 5 girls facing North, Rita is sitting second to the right of Lata and Alka is sitting third to the left of Seema. See…

Reasoning Ability ·Previously asked in RSSB Patwari 2025

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Question

In a row of 5 girls facing North, Rita is sitting second to the right of Lata and Alka is sitting third to the left of Seema. Seema is not sitting at either of the extreme ends of the row. Who is sitting in the middle of the row?

  1. A. Rita
  2. B. Lata (Correct answer)
  3. C. Seema
  4. D. Alka

Correct Answer

Option B — Lata

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Lata.

Key Points

  • Positions 1–5 (left to right).
  • Seema ≠ ends → Seema ∈ {2,3,4}.
  • Alka is 3rd to left of Seema → Seema=4, Alka=1. Rita is 2nd to right of Lata; Alka occupies pos 1, Seema pos 4 → Lata=3, Rita=5. Remaining person at pos 2. Middle position (3) = Lata.

प्रश्न (हिन्दी में)

उत्तर की ओर मुँह किए हुए 5 लड़कियों की एक पंक्ति में, रीता, लता के दाईं ओर दूसरे स्थान पर बैठी है और अलका, सीमा के बाईं ओर तीसरे स्थान पर बैठी है। सीमा पंक्ति के किसी भी अंतिम छोर पर नहीं बैठी है। पंक्ति के मध्य में कौन बैठी है?

  1. A. रीता
  2. B. लता
  3. C. सीमा
  4. D. अलका

Topics covered: RSMSSB Patwari 2025 Shift 1 SPZ8 Reasoning