Six people A, B, C, D, E, and F are sitting in a circle facing the center. B is sitting between A and C. D is sitting opposite B. F is sitting to the left of A, and E is sitting to the right of C. Who is sitting to the left of D?

1. A

   A

2. B

   C

3. C

   E

4. D

   F

Appeared in: AIIMS Bhopal NO - 2018 (Shift-1st)

Explanation

• The problem requires constructing a circular seating arrangement based on relative positions.
• The key is to correctly interpret 'left' as clockwise and 'right' as anti-clockwise for individuals facing the center.
• Following the clues step-by-step, the final clockwise arrangement is C, B, A, F, D, E.
• In this arrangement, the person to the immediate left (clockwise direction) of D is E.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: A is not to the left of D. In the final arrangement, A is sitting between B and F.
• Option B: C is not to the left of D. C is sitting between E and B.
• Option D: F is sitting to the right of D (anti-clockwise), not to the left.

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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 - Circular Seating Arrangement as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This question is not related to a clinical nursing concept but tests general intelligence and logical reasoning.
• Strong logical reasoning skills are essential for nurses in clinical problem-solving, prioritizing tasks, and making sound judgments under pressure.
• What if the question asked who is sitting two places to the left of B? Following the clockwise direction from B, the order is B -> A -> F. The answer would be F.

How to Approach the Question

• First, identify the number of people and the shape of the arrangement (6 people in a circle). Note the direction they are facing (center).
• Establish the directional rules: for people facing the center, 'left' corresponds to the clockwise direction, and 'right' corresponds to the anti-clockwise direction.
• Draw a simple diagram, like a circle with six empty slots, to visualize the arrangement.
• Start with the most concrete information. 'B is between A and C' and 'D is opposite B' are good starting points to build a framework.
• Place individuals on the diagram according to the clues. Be prepared to test possibilities (e.g., is the order A-B-C or C-B-A?). If a possibility leads to a contradiction with another clue, discard it and try the alternative.
• Once all individuals are placed and all clues are satisfied, re-read the question to ensure you are answering what is being asked (e.g., 'left of D').

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Logical Reasoning - Circular Seating Arrangement
• Stem keywords: Six people, circle, facing the center, between, opposite, left of, right of
• Lead-in keywords: Who is sitting

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Textbook of Nursing Management and Leadership I. Clemen — Subpart C (pp 655-967 of 982) p. 37-39

E6 NursingResearch Suresh Sharma 5e Part 2 p. 244-246