CAT/2000

Question . 10

Directions for Question: Read the information in each question given below and answer the question that follows:

The theory of games is suggested to some extent by parlour games such as chess and bridge. Friedman illustrates two distinct features of these games. First in a parlour game played for money, if one wins the other (others )loses (lose). Second, these games are games involving a strategy. In a game of chess, while choosing what action is to be taken, a player tries to guess how his/ her opponent will react to the various actions he or she might take. In contrast, the card-pastime, ‘patience ‘ or ‘solitaire’ is played only against chance.

Which one of the following can best be described as a ‘game?”