Tuesday, 31 March 2026

 

Bank Exam Reasoning – Puzzle (Seating Arrangement & Floor Puzzle)

Puzzle solving and logical thinking

Puzzles are the most important part of reasoning in bank exams. Mastering puzzles can significantly increase your score.


1. Types of Puzzles

  • Seating Arrangement (Linear / Circular)
  • Floor Puzzle
  • Box Puzzle
  • Scheduling Puzzle

2. Method to Solve

  • Read all clues carefully
  • Start with definite information
  • Create a table or diagram
  • Fill step by step

3. Seating Arrangement Example

Five persons A, B, C, D, E are sitting in a row.

  • A is to the left of B
  • C is between A and B

Possible Arrangement:
A – C – B – D – E


4. Floor Puzzle Example

Five persons live on floors 1 to 5.

  • A lives above B
  • C lives on the top floor

Possible Solution:
Floor 5 – C
Floor 4 – A
Floor 3 – B


Practice Questions

Q1:
A, B, C, D are sitting in a row.
B is to the right of A.
C is to the left of A.
→ Who is in the middle?

Q2:
Five persons live on different floors.
A is above B.
C is below B.
→ Who is in the middle?


Answers

Q1: A
Q2: B


Puzzle Strategy (Very Important)

  • Do not try randomly
  • Start from definite clues
  • Practice daily (2 sets minimum)
  • Skip if taking more than 3 minutes

Exam Insight

  • Puzzles carry highest marks
  • Time management is key
  • Accuracy matters more than attempts

Reasoning Series

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