Direct Capital Connections

CMAT 2018 · Logical Reasoning · Easy · Logical Reasoning

Five capitals A, B, C, D and E are connected by different modes of transport as follows:

  • A and B are connected by boat as well as by rail.
  • D and C are connected by bus and by boat.
  • B and E are connected only by air.
  • A and C are connected only by boat.
  • E and C are connected by rail and by bus.

Which of the following pair of capitals are connected by any of the routes directly (without going through any other capital)?

  1. A.

    A and E

  2. B.

    E and D

  3. C.

    B and C

  4. D.

    None of the pairs in the choices are directly connected

Answer

D

Explanation

The direct connections given are:

  • A-B
  • D-C
  • B-E
  • A-C
  • E-C

Looking at the options:

  • A and E: No direct connection.
  • E and D: No direct connection.
  • B and C: No direct connection.

Therefore, none of the pairs in the choices are directly connected.

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