Each of R, S, T, U, V, C and D gets married on a different day of the week which starts on Monday and ends on Sunday of the same week. D gets married on Tuesday. Only two persons get married between D and C. Only four persons get married between U and D. V gets married just after S. T does not get married on Saturday. How many persons get married between R and T?

Appeared in: DSSSB 12 August 2024

Explanation

The puzzle involves arranging seven people's marriage days based on a set of relational clues.
By systematically applying each clue, a unique sequence of events is established for the week.
The final arrangement places T on Monday and R on Saturday.
Counting the individuals between Monday and Saturday reveals four people: D (Tuesday), S (Wednesday), V (Thursday), and C (Friday).

Option A: This is an incorrect count. The logical deduction shows four people (D, S, V, C) are between T and R.
Option C: This is an incorrect count. The logical deduction shows four people are between T and R.
Option D: This is an incorrect count. The logical deduction shows four people are between T and R.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Logical Reasoning and Sequential Arrangement as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical question, logical reasoning is a foundational skill for nurses.
It is used in prioritizing patient care (triage), interpreting sequences of symptoms, and following multi-step clinical protocols accurately.
Effective scheduling and time management for medication administration, patient rounds, and documentation rely on these sequencing skills.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify all the entities (people) and the framework (days of the week).
Create a visual aid, like a table or a list, for the days Monday through Sunday.
Start by placing the person with a definite, fixed position. Here, 'D gets married on Tuesday' is the starting anchor.
Next, use the relative clues to place other people. For example, use 'two persons between D and C' to place C.
Process all clues systematically, filling in the slots. Use elimination for negative clues like 'T does not get married on Saturday'.
Once the full arrangement is complete, re-read the question ('How many persons between R and T?') and count the individuals in your final arrangement to find the answer.

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Practise the full DSSSB 12 August 2024

Attempt every question from this paper in a timed mock, then review the full solution for each one.