In a group of four children, Vishnu is younger to Arun. Gopal is elder to Deepu. Deepu is youngest in the group. Which of the following statement is/are required to identify the eldest child in the group? 1. Gopal is younger to Arun. 2. Gopal is elder to Vishnu.

In a group of four children, Vishnu is younger to Arun. Gopal is elder to Deepu. Deepu is youngest in the group. Which of the following statement is/are required to identify the eldest child in the group? 1. Gopal is younger to Arun. 2. Gopal is elder to Vishnu. Correct Answer Statement 1by itself determines the eldest child

The logic that follows here is:

1) Vishnu is younger to Arun.

Arun > Vishnu

2) Gopal is elder to Deepu and Deepu is the youngest in the group.

Gopal > Deepu

Now, to identify the eldest child in the group the relationship between Arun and Gopal should be given.

Statement 1 gives the relationship between Arun and Gopal

Statement 1: Gopal is younger to Arun.

Arun > Gopal

Therefore, Arun is the eldest child in the group.

Hence, Statement 1by itself determines the eldest child.

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