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Question: Among P, Q, R, S and T, Q is the second tallest and S is immediate taller than the shortest. Who among them is in the middle when they stand in the order of their heights? Statements: T is not the shortest. R is taller than S but shorter than Q. P ranks third in height above S when all are arranged in the order of height.

Only I and II
Either II only or I and III only
Only II
Only II and III
None of these

Correct Answer: Either II only or I and III only

Explanation:

From the given statement, the descending order of heights is :__, Q,__, S,__.

From II, we have the order: _, Q, R, S,__. Thus, R is in the middle.

From III, we have the order : P, Q,__, S,__. But, according to I, T is not the shortest.

So, R is the shortest. Thus, we have the order : P, Q, T, S, R. So, T is in the middle.

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