Logical Reasoning Questions for CLAT | QB Set 97

Eight friends – Aman, Bhavna, Chirag, Divya, Esha, Farhan, Gauri, and Harsh – are sitting around a circular table facing the centre during a group discussion competition. Each person occupies a unique position. Aman sits third to the left of Bhavna. Chirag sits immediately to the right of Aman. Divya is not an immediate neighbour of Bhavna. Esha sits second to the right of Divya. Farhan sits opposite Aman. Gauri sits immediately to the left of Farhan. Harsh is not a neighbour of Divya.

Since all are facing inside, left and right directions should be considered carefully. The seating arrangement was planned in such a way that every participant could easily interact with others during the discussion. The organiser also ensured that no two close friends were seated together to maintain fairness in the competition. Based on the given information, determine the correct seating arrangement and answer the following questions.

Q1. Who sits immediately to the left of Aman?

A. Divya
B. Esha
C. Harsh
D. Gauri

Q2. Who sits opposite Bhavna?

A. Aman
B. Divya
C. Farhan
D. Harsh

Q3. Who sits second to the left of Farhan?

A. Bhavna
B. Chirag
C. Esha
D. Harsh

Q4. Which of the following pairs are immediate neighbours?

A. Harsh and Bhavna
B. Aman and Farhan
C. Divya and Gauri
D. Chirag and Esha

Q5. If Aman is considered as the starting point and positions are counted clockwise, who sits fourth from Aman?

A. Farhan
B. Bhavna
C. Gauri
D. Chirag

Answers with Detailed Explanation

To solve the arrangement, let us place the people step by step.

1. Aman sits third to the left of Bhavna.
2. Chirag sits immediately to the right of Aman.
3. Farhan sits opposite Aman.
4. Gauri sits immediately to the left of Farhan.
5. Divya is not an immediate neighbour of Bhavna.
6. Esha sits second to the right of Divya.
7. Harsh is not a neighbour of Divya.

After arranging all conditions correctly, the final circular arrangement (clockwise) becomes:

Aman → Chirag → Esha → Harsh → Farhan → Gauri → Divya → Bhavna

(All are facing inside.)

Q1. Who sits immediately to the left of Aman?

The person immediately to the left of Aman is Gauri.

Answer: D. Gauri

Q2. Who sits opposite Bhavna?

Bhavna sits opposite Divya.

Answer: B. Divya

Q3. Who sits second to the left of Farhan?

Moving two places left from Farhan gives Esha.

Answer: C. Esha

Q4. Which of the following pairs are immediate neighbours?

Chirag and Esha sit next to each other.

Answer: A. Chirag and Esha

Q5. If Aman is considered as the starting point and positions are counted clockwise, who sits fourth from Aman?

Counting clockwise from Aman:

1. Chirag
2. Esha
3. Harsh
4. Farhan

Answer: A. Farhan