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Among P, Q, R, S and T, Q is the second tallest and S is immediate taller than the shortest. Who among them is in the middle when they stand in the order of their heights ? Statements : I. T is not the shortest. II. R is taller than S but shorter than Q. III. P ranks third in height above S when all are arranged in the order of height.

Among P, Q, R, S and T, Q is the second tallest and S is immediate taller than the shortest. Who among them is in the middle when they stand in the order of their heights ? Statements : I. T is not the shortest. II. R is taller than S but shorter than Q. III. P ranks third in height above S when all are arranged in the order of height. Correct Answer Either II only or I and III only

Answer: Option 2

From the given statement, the descending order of heights is :__, Q,__, S,__. From II, we have the order: _, Q, R, S,__. Thus, R is in the middle. From III, we have the order : P, Q,__, S,__. But, according to I, T is not the shortest. So, R is the shortest. Thus, we have the order : P, Q, T, S, R. So, T is in the middle.

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Question : Among P, Q, R, S and T, Q is the second tallest and S is immediate taller than the shortest. Who among them is in the middle when they stand in the order of their heights ?

Statements :
I. T is not the shortest.
II. R is taller than S but shorter than Q.
III. P ranks third in height above S when all are arranged in the order of height.
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