Ranking and Order
Ranking and Order questions test your ability to determine positions of individuals or objects based on given clues. These questions are common in logical reasoning sections of competitive exams.
Fundamental Principles
Ranking
The position of a person or object in a sequence (e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd).
Order
The arrangement of individuals based on position from left/right or top/bottom.
Essential Formulation Tips
- Draw a diagram for clarity.
- Pay attention to left/right or top/bottom directions.
- Use numbering to track positions.
- Read the question carefully.
Shortcut Execution Techniques
- Total persons = Left rank + Right rank − 1.
- Use elimination method in MCQs.
- Fix known positions first.
- Convert statements into diagrams quickly.
Contextual Inquiries (FAQs)
Q: How to find total number of persons?
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Q: What is the best method to solve ranking questions?
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Example Breakdown: Basic Ranking
Most common question.Total = Left + Right − 1.
Total = 5 + 7 − 1 = 11.
Final Answer: 11.
Example Breakdown: Position Finding
Basic logic.Right position = Total − Left + 1.
= 20 − 8 + 1 = 13.
Final Answer: 13th from the right.
Example Breakdown: Swap Position
Tricky question.After swap, A takes B's position.
So B was 18th from left.
Final Answer: 18.
Ranking & Order Practice Questions
Solve important ranking questions for SSC, banking, CMAT, and placement exams.
Q1. A is 3rd from left and 5th from right. Total persons?
Q2. In a row of 15, C is 6th from left. Position from right?
Q3. D is 4th from right in a row of 12. Position from left?