CAT 2001 — DILR Question 31
Answer the following question based on the information given below.
A group of three or four has to be selected from seven persons. Among are two women: Fiza and Kavita, and five men: Ram, Shyam, David, Peter and Rahim. Ram would not like to be in the group if Shyam is also selected. Shyam and Rahim want to be selected together in the group. Kavita would like to be in the group only if David is also there. David, if selected, would not like Peter in the group. Ram would like to be in the group only if Peter is also there. David insists that Fiza be selected in case he is there in the group.
Which of the following is a feasible group of four?
Answer & solution
- A
Ram, Peter, Fiza, Rahim
- B
Shyam, Rahim, Kavita, David
Shyam, Rahim, Fiza, David
- D
Fiza, David, Ram, Peter
Option 1 can be eliminated because Shyam and Rahim always go together.
Option 2 can be eliminated because David can only be selected if Fiza is selected.
Option 4 can be eliminated because David and Peter cannot be selected together.
Hence, option (c).