You must organise or place individuals based on their ranks in such problems. You may also have to locate the position using the information provided in the question. For example, where does this individual sit, what floor does he reside on, and so on. Using concepts and a few tricks, you can quickly answer these questions. This will elevate your morale and, more significantly, allow you more time to answer questions. Because time is limited, it is critical to have mastered these approaches. And that is the reason we have decided to provide the students with a thorough review of the topic by providing some examples of comparison type questions. You’ll know if you’ve grasped this topic properly by tackling these questions. This way, solving some comparison examples will make the concepts clearer. 

Examples of Comparison Type Questions

Now, let us take a look at some examples of comparison type questions. These comparison examples will help you understand the way to tackle such questions.

  • Prerna got more apples than Rajiv. Ganga got as many apples as Vidya did. Ankita got less apples than Manasvi. Rajiv got more apples than Ganga. Manasvi got fewer apples than Vidya. Who got the least apples?

a) Manasvi

b) Ganga

c) Ankita

d) Rajiv

Correct Option is: c

  • The teacher arrived at the class at 7:35. Ramesh reached 45 minutes late for the class and was exactly 15 minutes late. How early was the teacher?

a) 35 minutes

b) 45 minutes

c) 15 minutes

d) None of these

The correct Option is: d

Passage-Based Comparison Examples

In these types of examples of comparison type questions, a passage will provide all the information needed, and the student is supposed to answer the questions that follow. These types of comparison questions and answers require the student to read and note every statement carefully. 

Directions (Questions 3 and 4): Analyse the following details carefully and address the questions that follow:

There are five cartons numbered from 1 to 5, kept in a warehouse. The weight of each carton is different from the other. 

Carton no. 1. is heavier than carton no. 5 but lighter than carton no. 3. Carton no. 4 is heavier than carton no. 3 but lighter than carton no. 2. Answer the following questions based on this information:

  • Which of the following cartons is the heaviest?

a) Carton No. 4

b) Carton No. 3 

c) Carton No. 2 

d) Carton No. 2 

e) Carton No. 5 

The correct Option is d.

  • Which of the following cartons is the lightest?

a) Carton No. 5

b) Carton No. 1

c) Carton No. 3

d) Carton No. 4

e) Carton No. 2

Correct Option is: a

Directions (Questions 5 and 6): Analyse the following details carefully and address the questions that follow:

There are seven friends: Kamal, Bhawana, Manu, Roshni, Pinki, Pawan and Somya. Each of them differs from the other in height and weight, given that the heaviest individual is not necessarily the tallest.

Roshni is a little taller than Kamal, but she isn’t as heavy as Somya. Bhawana is taller than Pinki but shorter than Manu. Pawan is shorter than Manu and Bhawana, but heavier than Bhawana and Pinki. Roshni is shorter than Pawan. Somya is shorter than Kamal and lighter than Pinki. Kamal does not weigh less than Manu, who weighs more than Bhawana. Manu is shorter than one person merely.  Pawan is the second heaviest person in the group and is lighter than Manu.

  • Among the following, who is the second lightest?
  1. Pawan
  2. Pinki
  3. Kamal
  4. Somya
  5. None of these

Correct option is: d

  • How many persons are heavier than the one who is the second shortest?

a) None

b) One

c) Two

d) Three

e) More than three

The correct option is: a

Directions (Questions 7 to 12): ): Analyse the following details carefully and address the questions that follow:

Six food items (U, V, W, X, Y, Z) are being tested for their taste and nutritional value.

Six food items (I, J, K, L, M, N) are being tested for their taste and nutritional value.

  • I am bitterer than J and healthier than N
  • J is bitterer than M and less healthy than N
  • K is less bitter than L and less healthy than I
  • L is less bitter and healthier than M
  • M is less bitter and healthier than I
  • N is bitterer than I and less healthy than K
  • Which is the healthiest?

a) N

b) K

c) I

d) M

e) L

The correct option is: e

  • Which of the following adds no new information about bitterness to the statements that precede it?

a) i

b) iii

c) iv

d) v

e) vi

The correct option is: d

  • Which of the following is/are both bitterer and healthier than J?

a) I only

b) K only

c) N only

d) I and N only

e) I and K only

The correct option is: d

  • Which of the following is/are bitterer than M and healthier than K?

a) I only

b) J only

c) N only

d) I and J only

e) N and J only

The correct option is: a

  • Which is the bitterest?

a) I

b) K

c) L

d) M

e) N

The correct option is: e

  • Which of the following is the least healthy?

a) I

b) J

c) K

d) M

e) N

The correct option is: b

Conclusion

One of the essential parts that will be asked in competitive exams and placements is comparison. One should practise many sorts of sums to prepare for this part. And while solving, there are two points one should keep in mind. First, in terms of the row and rank, the person’s position might be from either side. It might be from left to right or right to left, and it can be from top to bottom or bottom to top. And second, one should try to read the question line by line before one solves it. After that, you’ll be able to tackle problems on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, one should note that studying theoretically will not suffice. One should consider taking a look at examples of comparison type questions and various types of comparison questions and answers in order to gain confidence and command over the topic.