Reasoning – Puzzle Test
What is a Puzzle Test?
Puzzle tests assess your logical reasoning ability by presenting scenarios where people or items must be arranged based on conditions.
Types of Puzzles
1. Sitting Arrangements
2. Floor/Room Puzzles
3. Box/Color/Name Combinations
4. Scheduling Tasks (Days, Events)
5. Ranking Puzzles
Example Questions
- 5 people A to E sit in a row. B sits to the right of A, but not next to C. Who is in the middle?
Answer: Use elimination and arrangement.
- There are 4 boxes colored Red, Blue, Green, Yellow. Green is not next to Yellow. Which color is on top?
Answer: Depends on all conditions.
Exam Tips
- Convert each condition into a symbolic or positional clue.
- Use tables or diagrams to track multiple conditions.
- Eliminate impossible arrangements through contradiction.
- Don’t jump to conclusions—verify every step.
Common Mistakes
- Forgetting to apply all constraints.
- Placing assumptions without logical support.
- Reordering prematurely before evaluating all clues.
Quick Revision Checklist
- Practice with increasing puzzle size (3 to 10 items).
- Use grid or table method to track positions.
- Group similar conditions for faster solving.
- Read all clues before making a placement.
Summary: Puzzle Tests are among the most rewarding and tricky questions in reasoning. With the right strategies and practice, you can master even the most layered constraints.