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GATE 2017 CE (CE2) – Question 7

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

A map shows elevations of Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalimpong, Pelling and Siliguri. Kalimpong is below Gangtok; Pelling is below Gangtok but above Siliguri; Darjeeling is above Gangtok. Which can be inferred? (i) Pelling is above Kalimpong. (ii) Kalimpong is below Darjeeling. (iii) Kalimpong is above Siliguri. (iv) Siliguri is below Gangtok.

  1. Only ii
  2. Only ii and iii
  3. Only ii and iv
  4. Only iii and iv

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Correct answer: (C) Only ii and iv

Explanation

The information gives Darjeeling > Gangtok > Kalimpong and Gangtok > Pelling > Siliguri. Thus ii and iv follow. Kalimpong cannot be compared with Pelling or Siliguri. Answer C.