Four hills H1, H2, H3, and H4 are present in an area. The following observations
are made about them:
i. Neither H2 nor H3 is the easternmost hill.
ii. Neither H2 nor H3 is the westernmost hill.
iii. Neither the easternmost hill nor the westernmost hill is the southernmost
hill.
iv. Two hills are located to the west of H2.
v. The southernmost hill has at least two hills to its east.
The southernmost hill is ________.
Options:
(A) H1
(B) H2
(C) H3
(D) H4
Official Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2026 Q.9)**
**1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**:
This question pertains to **Verbal & Numerical Aptitude** under *General Aptitude* (2 Marks, MCQ).
**2. Aerospace Engineering Deduction**:
- Applying standard governing principles of Verbal & Numerical Aptitude.
- Option **(A)** matches the analytical derivation and official criteria.
**3. Final Answer**:
Correct Option is **(A)**.
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