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10 persons are seated in two parallel rows. There are 5 persons seated in each row in such a way that there is equal gap between the persons sitting next to each other.

In row 1- A, B, C, D and E all are seated facing south.

In row 2- P, Q, R, S and T all are seated facing north.

Thus, in this seating arrangement people seated in both the rows are facing each other.

i. E is seated at the extreme end of the row.

ii. B is second to the left of E and is seated exactly opposite to Q.

iii. Q is not the neighbour of P who is not seated opposite to E.

iv. C and T are seated opposite to each other forming a diagonal.

v. A is seated opposite to S who is seated between P and Q.

If E's place is replaced by A; If D's place is replaced by C and S's place is replaced by Q, then who will sit opposite to S according to the new seating arrangement?

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  1. B
  2. A
  3. C
  4. E

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Option 1 : B
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According to the given information,

1) E is seated at the extreme end of the row.

2) B is second to the left of E and is sitting exactly opposite to Q.

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3) Q is not the neighbour of P who is not sitting opposite to E.

F1 Savita Defence 22-8-24 D50

4) A is seated opposite to S who is sitting between P and Q.

F1 Savita Defence 22-8-24 D51

5) C and T are sitting opposite to each other forming a diagonal.

F1 Savita Defence 22-8-24 D52

If E's place is replaced by A; If D's place is replaced by C and S's place is replaced by Q, then:

F1 Savita Defence 22-8-24 D53

Here, we can see that B is sitting opposite to S.

Hence, the correct answer is "B".

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