Question

    Which of the following shows the position of Gems

    box? Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below: There are six boxes placed above each other. They are numbered from 1 to 6 and containing different edible items. Toffee box is placed above Gems box. Box 2 contains Biscuit and is placed just above Toffee box. Box 5 is not placed below Box 2. 3 boxes are placed between Box 4 and the box that has Choco. Choco box is placed adjacent to Biscuit box and is above Box 4. 2 boxes are placed between Box5 and the box containing Chips. Box1, which is not placed on the top, jelly.
    A Third from the top Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Adjacent to Biscuit box Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Second from top Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Second from bottom Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Box 2 contains Biscuit and is placed just above Toffee box. 3 boxes are placed between Box 4 and the box that has Choco. Choco box is placed adjacent to Biscuit box and is above Box 4. With the given hints following cases are possible: Box 5 is not placed below Box 2. 2 boxes are placed between Box5 and the box containing Chips. Box1, which is not placed on the top, contains Jelly. Toffee box is placed above Gems box Case2 eliminated as it does not fulfill the last hint. Therefore in absence of further hints, we cannot determine the box number of the boxes at third and fourth positions from top.

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