In the following question, different positions of a dice are shown. Choose the number that is on the opposite face of the number "2".

1. A

   6

2. B

   5

3. C

   4

4. D

   1

Appeared in: CGHS SSC - 2018

Explanation

• The core principle is to identify which numbers are adjacent to the target number; the number that is not adjacent must be the opposite.
• By observing the three positions of the die, we can deduce the spatial relationship between the faces.
• In the first position, '1' and '3' are shown to be adjacent to '2'.
• In the second and third positions, we can identify all four faces adjacent to '5' as being '1', '3', '4', and '6'.
• Since a die has six faces, the only number not adjacent to '5' is '2'. Therefore, '2' must be opposite to '5'.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: From the third position, '6' is adjacent to '5'. Since '5' is opposite to '2', '6' must be adjacent to '2', not opposite.
• Option C: From the third position, '4' is adjacent to '5'. Since '5' is opposite to '2', '4' must be adjacent to '2', not opposite.
• Option D: From the first position, the number '1' is shown to be on a face adjacent to '2'. Adjacent faces cannot be opposite faces.

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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: Dice Problems as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This question tests logical reasoning and problem-solving skills, not clinical knowledge.
• Nurses frequently use problem-solving skills to assess patient situations, prioritize care, and make critical decisions under pressure.
• Strong analytical skills help in interpreting diagnostic data, understanding complex treatment protocols, and troubleshooting equipment.

How to Approach the Question

• First, carefully examine all the given positions of the die.
• Identify the number for which you need to find the opposite face (in this case, '2').
• Look for a number that appears in multiple positions. In this case, '1', '3', and '5' appear twice.
• Method 1 (Adjacency): Pick a number (e.g., '5') and find all its neighbors from the different views. The number that is missing from its list of four neighbors is its opposite.
• Method 2 (Common Faces): Look for two positions of the die that have two faces in common. The third faces that are not common are opposite to each other.
• Apply one of these methods to find the opposite pair and select the correct option.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Logical Reasoning: Dice Problems
• Stem keywords: dice, opposite face, number 2
• Lead-in keywords: Choose the number

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