There are five friends Seema, Krishna, Mansi, Ashi and Reema. Seema is shorter than Krishna, but taller than Reema. Mansi is the tallest. Ashi is a little shorter than Krishna and little taller than Seema. Who is the shortest among all?

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

The problem provides comparative statements about the heights of five friends.
By translating each statement into an inequality (e.g., 'A is shorter than B' means B > A), a complete sequence can be built.
The first statement establishes Krishna > Seema > Reema.
The second statement confirms Mansi is the tallest (Mansi > all others).
The third statement inserts Ashi between Krishna and Seema (Krishna > Ashi > Seema).
Combining these facts gives the final order: Mansi > Krishna > Ashi > Seema > Reema, making Reema the shortest.

Option B: Krishna is not the shortest. The clues state that Seema and Ashi are both shorter than Krishna.
Option C: Seema is not the shortest. The first clue explicitly states that Seema is taller than Reema.
Option D: Ashi is not the shortest. The clues establish that Ashi is taller than Seema, who in turn is taller than Reema.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Logical Reasoning: Order and Ranking as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical question, logical reasoning is a core competency tested in nursing entrance exams.
Nurses constantly use logical deduction to interpret patient data, prioritize care, and make sound clinical judgments.
This type of problem assesses the ability to synthesize multiple pieces of information to arrive at a single, correct conclusion, a skill vital for safe nursing practice.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify all the individuals involved in the puzzle (Seema, Krishna, Mansi, Ashi, Reema).
Translate each comparative statement into a simple inequality. For example, 'A is shorter than B' becomes B > A.
Begin by anchoring the sequence with the most definitive clue, such as 'Mansi is the tallest'.
Systematically integrate the other clues one by one to build a single, continuous chain of order.
Review the complete sequence to ensure it satisfies all the conditions given in the problem.
Finally, re-read the specific question ('Who is the shortest?') and select the name that corresponds to the correct position in your final sequence.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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Practise the full DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Attempt every question from this paper in a timed mock, then review the full solution for each one.