Eight persons G, H, F, A, K, D, C and J are sitting in front of one another in two rows. Each row has 4 persons. G between D and C and facing north. K, who is to immediate left of H is facing J. F is between A and H and to the immediate right of C. Who is sitting in front of G?

1. A

   A

2. B

   H

3. C

   F

4. D

   K

Appeared in: NVS- 2025

Explanation

• The puzzle involves arranging 8 people (G, H, F, A, K, D, C, J) in two rows of four, facing each other.
• By establishing that G, D, and C are in the North-facing row, the remaining individuals (A, F, H, K) must be in the South-facing row.
• The clues 'F is between A and H' and 'K is to the immediate left of H' (for South-facing individuals) establish the order of the South-facing row as A, F, H, K.
• The clue 'K is facing J' places J in the North-facing row, opposite K.
• The final clue 'G is between D and C' combined with the logical interpretation that the person opposite F (which is G) is to the immediate right of C, sets the North-facing row as C, G, D, J.
• In the final arrangement, F is in the South-facing row and G is in the North-facing row, directly opposite each other.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: A is at the far-left end of the South-facing row. The person sitting in front of A is C.
• Option B: H is in the South-facing row, to the right of F. The person sitting in front of H is D.
• Option D: K is at the far-right end of the South-facing row. The person sitting in front of K is J.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Logical Reasoning and Seating Arrangement as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This question type assesses logical deduction and spatial reasoning skills, which are important for problem-solving in any field, including nursing.
• While not directly clinical, the ability to process multiple pieces of information and constraints to arrive at a correct conclusion is a core competency for nurses who must manage complex patient data and care plans.
• What if the puzzle stated that the people in Row 1 were facing East? The concepts of 'left' and 'right' would change, altering the entire arrangement and the final answer.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read the entire problem to understand the setup: two rows of four people facing each other.
• Draw two parallel rows of four empty slots to visualize the arrangement.
• Identify the 'anchor' information. The clue 'G... facing north' is a great starting point, as it defines the direction for one row.
• Use one clue at a time to place individuals. For example, place G between D and C in the North-facing row.
• Pay close attention to directional words like 'left' and 'right', remembering that they are relative to the person's facing direction. For someone facing South, their left is your right.
• Combine clues to build larger blocks of people (e.g., 'A-F-H-K').

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Logical Reasoning and Seating Arrangement
• Stem keywords: Eight persons, two rows, facing north, immediate left, between, in front of
• Lead-in keywords: Who is sitting

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