Question 83

Logical Reasoning Order & Ranking Easy

In a cricket season, India defeated Australia twice. West Indies defeated India twice. Australia defeated West Indies  twice. India defeated New Zealand twice and West Indies defeated New Zealand twice. Which country has lost most number of times?

(A) India
(B) Australia
(C) New Zealand
(D) West Indies
✓ Correct Answer: Option C Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

Tally of Losses

We can find the answer by listing each result from the statement and counting the losses for the defeated team.

  • India defeated Australia twice → Australia gets 2 losses.
  • West Indies defeated India twice → India gets 2 losses.
  • Australia defeated West Indies twice → West Indies gets 2 losses.
  • India defeated New Zealand twice → New Zealand gets 2 losses.
  • West Indies defeated New Zealand twice → New Zealand gets 2 more losses.

Final Loss Count

  • Australia: 2 losses
  • India: 2 losses
  • West Indies: 2 losses
  • New Zealand: 4 losses (2 + 2)

Final Answer: New Zealand has lost the most number of times.

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