Uday, Disha, Ishika, Manisha, Priya, and Harsh are sitting around a circle facing the center. Uday is sitting opposite to Disha, who is to the right of Manisha. Uday is sitting between Priya and Harsh. Harsh is not sitting next to Manisha. Who is to the right of Ishika?

1. A

   Disha

2. B

   Manisha

3. C

   Priya

4. D

   Harsh

Appeared in: DSSSB - 28 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

• The final arrangement places Ishika at position 3 and Harsh at position 2.
• In a circular arrangement where individuals face the center, the 'right' direction corresponds to an anti-clockwise movement.
• Therefore, the person sitting to the right of Ishika (at position 3) is the one at position 2, which is Harsh.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: Disha is at position 4. In this arrangement, she is to the immediate left of Ishika (position 3), not to her right.
• Option B: Manisha is at position 5. She is two places to the left of Ishika and is not her immediate neighbor.
• Option C: Priya is at position 6. She is not an immediate neighbor of Ishika.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Circular Seating Arrangement as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• Logical reasoning puzzles are a common component of aptitude tests for many professional entrance exams, including those for nursing.
• These questions assess critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and the ability to process multiple constraints simultaneously, skills that are valuable in complex decision-making scenarios.
• What if? If the individuals were facing away from the center, the directions would be reversed. 'Right' would become clockwise, and the person to Ishika's right would be Disha.

How to Approach the Question

• Identify the question type: This is a circular seating arrangement puzzle, a common logical reasoning problem.
• Draw a diagram: Start by drawing a circle with the number of positions mentioned (six in this case).
• Anchor the first piece of definite information: Use the most concrete clue first, like 'Uday is sitting opposite to Disha', to place two people.
• Layer the remaining clues: Add each person one by one, using relational clues like 'to the right of' and 'between'. Remember that 'right' is anti-clockwise when facing the center.
• Use elimination: The clue 'Harsh is not sitting next to Manisha' helps eliminate a possible position for Harsh, which in turn fixes his and Priya's spots.
• Place the last person and verify: The final person (Ishika) fits into the only remaining spot. Reread the question and use the completed diagram to find the answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Circular Seating Arrangement
• Stem keywords: sitting around a circle, facing the center, opposite, right of, between, next to
• Lead-in keywords: Who is to the right of

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