P and Q have been allotted a hostel room with two beds, a study table, and an almirah. P is an avid bird-watcher and wants to sit at the table and watch birds outside the window. Q does not mind that as long as his bed is close to the ceiling fan. Which one of the following arrangements suits them the most? A. Table near window, P's bed near fan, Q's bed away from fan B. Table near window, Q's bed near fan, P's bed away from fan C. Table away from window, Q's bed near fan, P's bed near fan D. Table away from window, P's bed near fan, Q's bed away from fan

GATE 2024 · General Aptitude · Logical Reasoning · medium

Answer: Option A places the table near the window (satisfying P) and Q's bed near the ceiling fan (satisfying Q). Answer: A.

1. Filter by P's window constraint: P needs to sit at the table and watch birds outside the window. Table must be near window. Options C and D explicitly state 'table away from window'. These are eliminated. Remaining candidates: A and B.
2. Filter by Q's fan preference among remaining options: Among A and B, Q needs his bed near the ceiling fan. Option A: Q's bed near fan (correct). Option B: P's bed near fan, Q's bed away from fan (incorrect for Q). Option A satisfies Q's requirement; Option B does not.