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What are Linear Arrangement CAT Questions?

In general, the linear arrangement is the method of placing items in a specific order (in a single line). This type of Linear Arrangement CAT Questions is also known as ‘Seating Arrangement’ Linear Arrangement Questions for CAT is the part of reasoning questions and asked in the DILR section. Considering the previous year’s CAT Exam Analysis, the overall difficulty level of Liner Arrangement Question CAT is moderate to difficult. The candidates only need to identify the object’s exact position with respect to the other one based on the information given on Linear Arrangement Questions for CAT.

Linear Arrangement CAT Questions Sample

Practising Linear Arrangement Questions for CAT will help the candidates to solve questions on the circular arrangement and seating arrangement easily. As the CAT Exam has no defined syllabus it cannot be said that Linear Arrangement CAT Questions are not there in the syllabus. Candidates can check below the sample Linear Arrangement Questions for CAT:

Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

Eight friends, Gaurav, Rekha, Suresh, Manthan, Jaya, Megha, Sanjeev, and Rajesh, are going to watch a movie, and they sit in the first row facing North. Rekha is not sitting at any of the two ends. Only one person is sitting between Manthan and Rekha. Manthan and Megha are sitting adjacent to each other, while none of them is sitting at the end of the line. Suresh is not adjacent to Rajesh. Jaya is sitting second to the right of Suresh. Sanjeev sits fourth to the left of Rajesh. Rajesh’s position is either at the sixth from the left end or fourth from the right of the line.

Question 1: What is the position of Megha with respect to Sanjeev?

Solution:

1. i) 8 friends – Gaurav, Rekha, Suresh, Manthan, Jaya, Megha, Sanjeev and Rajesh.
2. ii) All are facing north.

1) Rajesh’s position is either at the sixth from the left end or fourth from the right of the line.

2) Sanjeev sits fourth to the left of Rajesh.

(Hence, there will be two possible cases)

3) Suresh is not adjacent to Rajesh.

4) Jaya is sitting second to the right of Suresh.

(Now, there will be three possible cases)

5) Manthan and Megha are sitting adjacent to each other, while none of them is sitting at the end of the line.

(Hence, Case I will be eliminated, so we can further proceed with cases II and III).

6) Rekha is not sitting at any of the two ends.

(Now, there will be another two possible cases; hence there will be total of four possible cases now)

7) Only one person is sitting between Manthan and Rekha.

(Hence, cases III, IV and V will be eliminated, so we can further proceed with case II)

Hence, Megha is second to the right of Sanjeev.

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Question 2: How many persons are sitting between Suresh and Manthan?

Note:

1. i) 8 friends – Gaurav, Rekha, Suresh, Manthan, Jaya, Megha, Sanjeev and Rajesh.
2. ii) All are facing north.

1) Rajesh’s position is either at the sixth from the left end or fourth from the right of the line.

2) Sanjeev sits fourth to the left of Rajesh.

(Hence, there will be two possible cases)

3) Suresh is not adjacent to Rajesh.

4) Jaya is sitting second to the right of Suresh.

(Now, there will be three possible cases)

5) Manthan and Megha are sitting adjacent to each other, while none of them is sitting at the end of the line.

(Hence, Case I will be eliminated, so we can further proceed with case II and III).

6) Rekha is not sitting at any of the two ends.

(Now, there will be another two possible cases. Hence there will be total four possible cases now)

7) Only one person is sitting between Manthan and Rekha.

(Hence, case III, IV and V will be eliminated, so we can further proceed with case II)

Clearly, three persons are there between Suresh and Manthan.

Question 3: Which of the following person is sitting between the persons who are fifth from the left and Rajesh?

Note:

1. i) 8 friends – Gaurav, Rekha, Suresh, Manthan, Jaya, Megha, Sanjeev and Rajesh.
2. ii) All are facing north.

1) Rajesh’s position is either at the sixth from the left end or fourth from the right of the line.

2) Sanjeev sits fourth to the left of Rajesh.

(Hence, there will be two possible cases)

3) Suresh is not adjacent to Rajesh.

4) Jaya is sitting second to the right of Suresh.

(Now, there will be three possible cases)

5) Manthan and Megha are sitting adjacent to each other, while none of them is sitting at the end of the line.

(Hence, Case I will be eliminated, so we can further proceed with case II and III).

6) Rekha is not sitting at any of the two ends.

(Now, there will be another two possible cases; hence there will be total of four possible cases now)

7) Only one person is sitting between Manthan and Rekha.

(Hence, case III, IV and V will be eliminated, so we can further proceed with case II)

Clearly, Manthan is sitting fifth from left, and Rajesh is sitting third from right, and hence, no person is sitting between Manthan and Rajesh.

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Expert’s Tips to Solve Linear Arrangement CAT Questions

The candidates are required to think logically in order to solve Linear Arrangement Questions for CAT. Candidates should have the ability to analyze the given set of data. It will be easier for the candidates to solve Linear Arrangement Questions CAT if they break the given set of data into smaller parts. After reading the question, draw a pictorial representation based on the number of objects given in the question. Different symbols can be used in order to represent the given condition. Previous year papers and mock tests should be practised to get an idea about the various types of Linear Arrangement Questions for CAT.

Best Books to Cover Linear Arrangement Questions CAT

Linear Arrangement Questions for CAT can be practised from the various logical reasoning books available in the market. However, it is suggested that the candidates should refer to quality books and study material. BYJU’S Exam Prep study notes and books available to the students who have enrolled for the Online Classroom Program can also be referred to by aspiring CAT exam candidates.

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