A, B, C, D and E are five friends. A is shorter than B but taller than E. C is the tallest. D is shorter than B but taller than A. Who is the second tallest? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A, B, C, D and E are five friends. A is shorter than B but taller than E. C is the tallest. D is shorter than B but taller than A. Who is the second tallest?
A. E
B. D
C. A
D. B
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
C tallest. Then B > D > A > E. So second tallest is B.

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