Bank Exam Preparation Concept
Reasoning Ability – Puzzles
Puzzles are one of the most important and high-scoring topics in reasoning. These questions combine multiple concepts like seating arrangement, blood relations, and logical connections. Practice and structured thinking are key to solving puzzles quickly.
Types of Puzzles
- Floor-based puzzles
- Box-based puzzles
- Scheduling puzzles (Days/Months)
- Mixed variable puzzles
Basic Approach
- Read all conditions carefully
- Identify variables (persons, objects, places)
- Start with definite information
- Fill the table step by step
Important Tricks
1. Table Method
Create a table to organize data clearly.
2. Elimination Method
Remove impossible options quickly.
3. Link Conditions
Connect multiple clues to form a complete solution.
Example Puzzle
Five persons A, B, C, D, E live on different floors (1 to 5). A lives above B, C lives below D. B lives on floor 2. Arrange them.
Solution approach:
B = Floor 2
A above B → A on higher floor
C below D → arrange accordingly
Practice Questions
Q1. 4 persons sit in a row. A is not at ends, B is left of C. Find arrangement
Answer: Solve using conditions
Q2. 5 boxes arranged by weight. A heavier than B, C lighter than D. Find order
Answer: Use comparison
Q3. 3 people live on floors 1,2,3. A above B, B above C. Find arrangement
Answer: A-3, B-2, C-1
Q4. Days puzzle: A works Monday, B Tuesday, C Wednesday. Who works Tuesday?
Answer: B
Speed Strategy
- Start with easy clues
- Use structured tables
- Avoid guessing
- Practice daily puzzles
Practice Task
1. Arrange 5 persons in floors using given clues
2. Solve a box puzzle based on weight
3. Create your own puzzle and solve it
Focused Study for Competitive Exams
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