Three friends - X, Y, and Z - have different pets: a Dog, a Cat, and a Bird. X does not have a Dog. Y has a Cat. What pet does Z have?

C. BIRD

Among four fruits: apple, banana, cherry, and date. The apple is sweeter than the banana but less sweet than the cherry. The date is the least sweet. Which fruit is the sweetest?

C. CHERRY

Five students - A, B, C, D, and E - scored different marks in an exam. A scored more than B but less than C. D scored the highest, and E scored less than A. Who scored the second highest?

C. C

In a group of five friends: Alice, Bob, Charlie, David, and Eva, Alice is taller than Bob but shorter than Charlie. David is shorter than Eva but taller than Bob. Who is the tallest among them?

C. CHARLIE

In a race with four participants: Alex, Brian, Charlie, and Derek. Alex finished before Brian but after Charlie. Derek finished last. Who finished first?

C. CHARLIE