Seven people H, I, J, K, O, P and Q are sitting around a circular table facing the center of the table. I sits third to the left of K. J sits second to the left of P. K is an immediate neighbour of both H and J. Q is not an immediate neighbor of I. How many people sit between O and J when counted from the right of O?

1. A

   Four

2. B

   Three

3. C

   Two

4. D

   One

Appeared in: RRB Nsg. Superintendent-2026 (Shift -2nd)

Explanation

• The final clockwise arrangement of the seven people is K, H, O, I, P, Q, J.
• The question asks for the number of people between O and J when counting from the right of O.
• For a person facing the center of a circular table, their 'right' is the anti-clockwise direction.
• Counting anti-clockwise from O, we encounter H and then K before reaching J.
• Therefore, there are exactly two people (H and K) between O and J.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This is an incorrect count based on the final arrangement.
• Option B: This would be the answer if the question asked for the count from the left of O (clockwise). The people between O and J in the clockwise direction are I, P, and Q.
• Option D: This is an incorrect count. It might result from misinterpreting the positions or the direction of counting.

Related Visual

• Visual 1: Diagram: A circular table with 7 labeled positions showing the final seating arrangement of H, I, J, K, O, P, and Q. Arrows should indicate the clockwise (left) and anti-clockwise (right) directions to clarify the counting process.

Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Logical Reasoning: Circular Seating Arrangement as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This type of question assesses logical deduction and spatial reasoning, which are critical thinking skills.
• These skills are tested in the non-nursing, general aptitude sections of many competitive nursing entrance examinations.
• Mastering these puzzles helps improve problem-solving speed and accuracy under exam conditions.

How to Approach the Question

• First, identify the number of entities (7 people) and the setup (circular table, facing center).
• Establish the directional rule: facing center means Left = Clockwise and Right = Anti-clockwise.
• Begin with the most concrete clue. 'K is an immediate neighbor of both H and J' fixes a block of three people (J-K-H).
• Draw a circle with 7 slots. Place the initial block and then use relative position clues (e.g., 'third to the left') to place others.
• Use elimination clues (e.g., 'Q is not an immediate neighbor of I') to resolve ambiguities.
• Once the final arrangement is set, re-read the question carefully to determine the start point (O), end point (J), and direction of counting (right of O, i.e., anti-clockwise).

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Logical Reasoning: Circular Seating Arrangement
• Stem keywords: Seven people, circular table, facing the center, seating arrangement
• Lead-in keywords: How many people

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