Question

Four defensive football players are chasing the opposing wide receiver who has the ball. Amol is directly behind the ball carrier. Jeet and Niraj are side by side behind Amol. Nikhil is behind Jeet and Niraj. Amol tries for the tackle but misses and falls. Niraj trips. Which defensive player tackles the receiver?

• A. Niraj
• B. Nikhil
• C. Jeet
• D. Amol
• E. Rohit

Hint:

To solve these quickly, draw a simple vertical line and place the initials of the names. Cross out the names as the problem describes them falling or tripping. The top-most name remaining is your answer!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
In sequencing puzzles, we must establish a clear "line of succession" or order of positions. When the person at the front of the line fails or is removed, the person immediately following them becomes the next in line to achieve the goal.
Step 1: Establish the initial order of players.
Based on the descriptions, the order from the ball carrier (front) to the back is:
• Receiver (Ball Carrier)
• Amol (Directly behind the carrier)
• Jeet and Niraj (Side by side behind Amol)
• Nikhil (Behind Jeet and Niraj)

Step 2: Process the "out of action" events.
• Amol misses the tackle and falls. (Out of action)
• Niraj trips. (Out of action)

Step 3: Determine the next available player.
Since Amol is no longer in the chase, the next players in line are Jeet and Niraj. Because Niraj has also tripped, Jeet is the player closest to the receiver and is the only one remaining in that second tier of the chase. Therefore, Jeet is the one who tackles the receiver.