Five boys took part in a race. Rajan finished before Mohan but behind Gautam. Ashok finished before Sundar but behind Mohan. Who came second in the race?

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  1. Ashok
  2.  Sundar
  3.  Rajan
  4. Gautam

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Option 3 :  Rajan
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Given: Five boys took part in a race.

1) Rajan finished before Mohan but behind Gautam.

Gautam > Rajan > Mohan

2) Ashok finished before Sundar but behind Mohan.

Gautam > Rajan > Mohan > Ashok > Sundar

Thus, according to the final arrangement Rajan came second in the race.

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

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