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In such type of questions, clues are given regarding comparisons among a set of persons or things with respect to one or more qualities. The candidate is required to analyse the whole information, form a proper ascending/descending sequence and then answer the given questions accordingly.

1)

In a shop, there were 4 dolls of different heights A, B, C and D. D is neither as tall as A nor as short as C. B is shorter than D but taller than C. If Mani wants to purchase the  tallest doll, which one should she purchase?


A) Only A

B) Only D

C) Either A or D

D) Either B or D

E) None of these

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

D,is not as tall as A => D is shorter thanA => D < A.
D is not as short as C => D is taller than C => D > C.
B ib shorter than D but taller than C => C < B < D.
Thus, we have: C < B < D <A. So A is the tallest