Six people A, B, C, X, Y and Z are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. A sits second to the right of B. X is an immediate neighbour of both C and Z. Z is an immediate neighbour of B. Who sits between B and A when checked from the left of A?

1. A

   C

2. B

   X

3. C

   Y

4. D

   Z

Appeared in: NCL (Northern Coalfields Limited)-NO

Explanation

• The final clockwise arrangement of the six people is B, Y, A, C, X, Z.
• The question asks to identify the person between B and A when moving from the left of A.
• In a circular arrangement facing the center, moving left is an anti-clockwise direction.
• Starting from A and moving anti-clockwise, the sequence is A, then Y, then B.
• Thus, Y is the person who sits between A and B on this path.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: C sits to the immediate right of A (clockwise), not between A and B when moving left from A.
• Option B: X sits between C and Z. X is two positions to the right of A.
• Option D: Z is an immediate neighbour of B and X, but not located between A and B.

Related Visual

• Visual 1: Diagram - A circular diagram showing the final seating arrangement of the six individuals (A, B, C, X, Y, Z) with arrows indicating the clockwise and anti-clockwise directions. This helps visualize the positions and relationships described.

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.
• While not a clinical question, logical reasoning is a critical skill for nurses. It is used daily for prioritizing tasks, interpreting patient data, and making sound clinical judgments under pressure.
• This skill helps in systematically evaluating information to arrive at a correct conclusion, similar to the diagnostic process.
• What if? If the question stated 'facing away from the centre', the directions of left and right would be reversed (right would be anti-clockwise, left would be clockwise), leading to a completely different seating arrangement and answer.

How to Approach the Question

• First, identify the type of question: It's a logical reasoning puzzle involving a circular arrangement.
• Establish the ground rules: Note the number of people, the shape of the table (circular), and their orientation (facing the center).
• Define directions. For people facing the center, 'right' is clockwise and 'left' is anti-clockwise.
• Use a visual aid, like drawing a circle with the designated number of spots (six in this case).
• Place individuals step-by-step based on the clues. Start with the most definitive clue (e.g., 'A is second to the right of B').
• Verify the final arrangement against all given clues to ensure there are no contradictions.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Logical Reasoning - Circular Seating Arrangement
• Stem keywords: Six people, circular table, facing the centre, second to the right, immediate neighbour
• Lead-in keywords: Who sits between

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