Question

DIRECTIONS for the questions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow. At the end of a cricket series, when five players were arranged in the ascending order of runs scored by them, O was fourth, while N was first. When they were arranged in descending order of wickets taken by them, K replaces O, while O replaces L. M's position remains unchanged. K has scored more runs than M. L is having first rank in one ranking and fifth in another. Who has taken the lowest number of wickets?

• A. L
• B. M
• C. N
• D. K
• E. O

Hint:

Lowest value in descending order = last position.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
In a descending order of wickets (1st to 5th), the 5th rank represents the lowest count.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Based on the mapping in the previous question, the wicket ranking is: 1-L, 2-M, 3-N, 4-K, 5-O.
Step 3: Calculation:
The person at the 5th position is O.
Step 4: Final Answer:
O has taken the lowest number of wickets. Thus, the correct option is (e).