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Puzzle Basics (Seating Arrangement Foundation) – Bank Exams

High Weightage • Smart Approach • Accuracy

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1. What is Puzzle?

Puzzle questions involve arranging people/things based on given conditions.

Types:

• Seating Arrangement
• Box Puzzle
• Floor Puzzle
• Mixed Puzzle

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2. Basic Approach (Very Important)

Read → Understand → Draw → Solve step-by-step

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3. Key Terms

• Immediate left/right
• Second to left/right
• Facing direction (North/South)

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4. Diagram Method

Always draw simple boxes or lines:

_ _ _ _ _ (5 seats example)

👉 Fill information gradually

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5. Example

5 people sitting in a row
A sits at one end
B sits next to A

👉 A at edge → B beside A ✔

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6. Common Mistakes

• Not drawing diagram ❌
• Solving mentally ❌
• Ignoring conditions ❌

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7. Topper Tip

Always start with fixed positions (like ends, middle). They reduce complexity.

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8. Quick Practice

A, B, C sit in a row
A is not in middle
B is at one end

👉 Find arrangement

Answer:
B - C - A ✔

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