Reasoning – Miscellaneous Logical Puzzles
What are Miscellaneous Logical Puzzles?
This includes reasoning challenges that don’t fall into standard categories—like coding, decoding, grouping, or custom logic problems.
Types of Puzzles
1. Arrangement + Condition-based puzzles.
2. Number/Letter Replacement.
3. Logical Matchings and Grids.
Example Questions
- 5 friends A to E wear different colored shirts. A doesn’t wear red. B is next to C who wears blue. Who wears red?
Answer: Answer: Use elimination logic.
- Replace symbols: If \( * = +, \# = -, \@ = \times \), what is the value of 3 * 2 @ 2?
Answer: Answer: \(3 + 2 \times 2 = 7\)
Exam Tips
- Break complex information into lists or tables.
- Track dependencies and mutually exclusive conditions.
- Redraw or reposition puzzle statements to simplify logic.
Common Mistakes
- Trying to solve puzzles mentally without organizing data.
- Skipping over 'except' or 'only' clauses.
- Ignoring one small condition that may break the logic.
Quick Revision Checklist
- Practice puzzles involving grids and logic chains.
- Use tables and diagrams to track constraints.
- Solve previous exam puzzles from mixed sections.
Summary: Miscellaneous puzzles test compound logic and adaptability. Diagram-based thinking and patience are key to solving them accurately.