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GATE 2026 AG – Question 9

General Aptitude · Analytical Aptitude: Logical Reasoning, Deduction and Analogy · 2 marks · Multiple choice

Four people P, Q, R, S have distinct ages. P says “I am younger than S.” Q says “I am neither the youngest nor the oldest.” R says “P is older than me.” Based on these observations, who is youngest?

  1. P
  2. Q
  3. R
  4. S

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Correct answer: (C) R

Explanation

P’s statement gives P<S in increasing age order. R’s gives R<P, so R<P<S. Q cannot be youngest by the stated observation. The only possible youngest person is therefore **R, C**.

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