NTSE Stage 2 MAT 2016 Question Paper

By English language of question (Only arace of 4 horses can be conducted at a time.)
16 Horses will run in 4 races – we select first 2 of each race (remaining horses 8)
8 Horses will run in 2 races – we select first 2 of each race (remaining horses 4)
4 Horses will run in 1 race – we select first 2 horses
Total number of races required = 7
By Hindi language of question (Maximum a r ace of 4 horses can be conducted at a time.)

A1	B1	C1	D1
A2	B2	C2	D2
A3	B3	C3	D3
A4	B4	C4	D4

Race between A’s, B’s, C’s, D’s group [4races]
Let Say A1 , B1 , C1 , D1 are fastest in the group. [1 race] ×Let Say A1 → 1st fastest B1→2nd
Then Can not be first fast runner. Only possibility for second fast runner be A2,B1 [1 race] Total races =4+1+1=6