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