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

Among five persons A, B, C, D and E, A is taller than B but shorter than C. D is taller than E but shorter than B. Who is the tallest?
A. C
B. B
C. A
D. D
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Order: C > A > B > D > E. Therefore C is the tallest.

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Statements: Some fruits are apples. All apples are mangoes. Conclusions: I. Some mangoes are fruits. II. Some fruits are mangoes. Which conclusion(s) follow(s)?
A. Neither I nor II follows
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Correct Answer: Option B


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B. 126
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B. 30
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