Question

Eight persons A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a circle facing the centre. D is second to the left of F and third to the right of H. A is second to the right of F and immediate neighbour of H. C is second to the right of B and F is third to the right of B. G is not an immediate neighbour of F. Then who is to the immediate left of A?

• A. H
• B. E
• C. G
• D. Data inadequate

Hint:

In circular arrangement problems, always fix one person at a reference position. This removes rotational ambiguity and makes the arrangement easier to solve.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: For circular arrangements facing the centre:
• Right means clockwise.
• Left means anticlockwise.
• Fix one person and arrange others according to the given conditions.

Step 1: Placing F and D.
Let F occupy any position. D is second to the left of F. Also, D is third to the right of H. Using these conditions, H is fixed relative to D and F.

Step 2: Placing A.
A is second to the right of F. A is also an immediate neighbour of H. This fixes the position of A uniquely.

Step 3: Placing B and C.
F is third to the right of B. C is second to the right of B. These conditions determine the positions of B and C.

Step 4: Placing G and E.
The remaining seats are occupied by G and E. Since G is not an immediate neighbour of F, only one arrangement satisfies all conditions. The final circular arrangement shows that G sits immediately to the left of A. {G}