Paper I · 16 Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability & Data Interpretation · 16.11 Ranking, seating and puzzles

16.11.3 Circular and square seating arrangement

Around a table everything depends on which way each person faces: facing the centre, left is clockwise; facing outside, left is anticlockwise. Fix one person, then place the rest by counting seats.

  • TGPSC MPSO / ASO · Paper I
  • Standard level
  • 7 min read
  • Full course

Key terms

  • circular arrangement
  • facing the centre
  • facing outside
  • clockwise
  • anticlockwise
  • opposite
  • immediate neighbours
  • square table
  • corners
  • middle of sides
  • mixed facing
  • couples
  • number of circular arrangements

What this note covers

  1. Core factsFoundation
  2. ExplainedStandard
  3. DeeperAdvanced
  4. Common trapsFoundation
  5. Quick revisionFoundation

Read the full note in the app. It is part of the TGPSC MPSO / ASO full course in Medha AI. Free in the app: the first chapter of each topic.

Read the full note in the app Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability & Data Interpretation questions with answers

All Ranking, seating and puzzles notes · TGPSC MPSO / ASO syllabus · TGPSC ASO Paper I Mock 1 with answers · Start free

Medha AI writes its own notes and checks them against the sources listed. Medha AI is an independent preparation service. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to APPSC, TGPSC (formerly TSPSC), MPSC, UPSC or any other commission or government body.