Leela is older than her cousin Pavithra. Pavithra’s brother Shiva is older than Leela. When Pavithra and Shiva are visiting Leela, all three like to play chess. Pavithra wins more often than Leela does. Which one of the following statements must be TRUE based on the above?
Leela is older than her cousin Pavithra. Pavithra’s brother Shiva is older than Leela. When Pavithra and Shiva are visiting Leela, all three like to play chess. Pavithra wins more often than Leela does. Which one of the following statements must be TRUE based on the above? Correct Answer Pavithra is the youngest of the three.
1) Leela is older than her cousin Pavithra.
Leela > Pavithra
2) Pavithra’s brother Shiva is older than Leela.
Shiva > Leela > Pavithra
3) When Pavithra and Shiva are visiting Leela, all three like to play chess.
4) Pavithra wins more often than Leela does.
Now let’s check each option,
A) When Shiva plays chess with Leela and Pavithra, he often loses → any information about Shiva’s play is not given.
B) Leela is the oldest of the three → this is false as Shiva is the oldest.
C) Shiva is a better chess player than Pavithra → any information about Shiva’s play is not given.
D) Pavithra is the youngest of the three → This is true.