Types of Puzzles - How to Solve Puzzle Questions
TYPE 7: Jumbled Problems
This section contains puzzles which at the first look seem too difficult to solve, as they contain a lot of jumbled information covering many aspects at the same time. The candidate is required to work out the given information and prepare clear, classified data from the same so as to able to answer the given questions.
Ex.7. Read the following information carefully and answer the given questions:
Of the six men of literature A, B, C, D, E and F being considered here, two belonged to the 17th century, three to the 19th and one to the 20th century. Four were recognised as great poets, three as great novelists and three as great dramatists. One contributed to Bengali literature two to Hindi, two to Marathi and one to Tamil. The 20th century writer wrote poetry only and drama. One Hindi writer and the only Tamil writer belonged to the 19th century. The former contributed to poetry and novel while the latter to novel and drama. The Bengali writer belonged to the 17th century and contributed to poetry only. A belonged to the 20th century, B wrote drama only, C contributed to Marathi literature, D was a Hindi poet and novelist and belonged to the 19th century. E also belonged to the 19th century, and F contributed to poetry only.
1. To which language did B contribute?
(A) Bengali
(B) Hindi
(C) Marathi
(D) Tamil
2. Among these, who was the Tamil writer?
(A) A
(B) B
(C) E
(D) F
3. To which branch of literature did A contributor?
(A) Poetry
(B) Novel
(C) Drama
(D) All of these
4. Among these, who was the Bengali writer?
(A) A
(B) B
(C) E
(D) F
5. To which branch of literature did C contribute?
(A) Poetry
(B) Drama
(C) Novel
(D) All of three
Solution:
Clearly, three is one belonging to 20th century. So, A, who belongs to 20th century, contributes to Marathi poetry. Also, D is a Hindi poet and novelist who belongs to the 19th Century. There are only two Marathi’s. So, C who is a Marathi will contribute to poetry novel and drama. Clearly, there are only four poets. So, F who is a poet, will be Bengali belonging to the 17th century. There is now no other Bengali, no other Marathi and no other poet. B, who wrote drama only, cannot be Tamil and does not belong to 19th century. So, B belongs to 17th century and is a Hindi dramatist. Thus, E belonging to the 19th century is a Tamil novelist and dramatist. C will belong to the 19th century.
1. (b) : B contributed to Hindi.
2. (c) : E was the Tamil writer.
3. (a) : A contributed to poetry alone.
4. (d) : F was the Bengali writer.
5. (d) : C contributed to all the three – poetry, novel and drama.
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Puzzle Questions for Competitive exam
Direction: Answer the following question based on the given information. Which of the following pair show journalists?
(I) P, Q, R, S, T & U are travelling in a bus.
(II) Two of them are journalists, two are engineers, one is an editor & one is a writer.
(III) The editor P is married to a writer S.
(iv) A writer is a married to Q. Q is in the same profession as U.
(v) P, R, Q, S are two married couples & none of them has the same profession.
(VI) U is a brother of R.
(A) P Q
(B) S T
(C) R S
(D) T U
Correct Answer : B
Direction: Answer the following question based on the given information.
(I) P, Q, R, S, T & U are travelling in a bus.
(II) Two of them are journalists, two are engineers, one is an editor & one is a writer.
(III) The editor P is married to a writer S.
(iv) A writer is a married to Q. Q is in the same profession as U.
(v) P, R, Q, S are two married couples & none of them has the same profession.
(VI) U is a brother of R.
Which of the following pairs shows the engineers?
(A) R S
(B) P Q
(C) T U
(D) Q U
Correct Answer : D
Direction: Answer the following question based on the given information.
(I) P, Q, R, S, T & U are travelling in a bus.
(II) Two of them are journalists, two are engineers, one is an editor & one is a writer.
(III) The editor P is married to a writer S.
(iv) A writer is a married to Q. Q is in the same profession as U.
(v) P, R, Q, S are two married couples & none of them has the same profession.
(VI) U is a brother of R.
Which of the following is the married couple?
(A) Q U
(B) P Q
(C) Q R
(D) R U
Correct Answer : C
Direction: Answer the following question based on the given information.
(I) P, Q, R, S, T & U are travelling in a bus.
(II) Two of them are journalists, two are engineers, one is an editor & one is a writer.
(III) The editor P is married to a writer S.
(iv) A writer is a married to Q. Q is in the same profession as U.
(v) P, R, Q, S are two married couples & none of them has the same profession.
(VI) U is a brother of R.
What is the relation of R with U?
(A) Uncle
(B) Sister
(C) Brother
(D) Cannot say
Correct Answer : D
Direction: Answer the following question based on the given information.
(I) P, Q, R, S, T & U are travelling in a bus.
(II) Two of them are journalists, two are engineers, one is an editor & one is a writer.
(III) The editor P is married to a writer S.
(iv) A writer is a married to Q. Q is in the same profession as U.
(v) P, R, Q, S are two married couples & none of them has the same profession.
(VI) U is a brother of R.
Which of the following pairs shows the husband?
(A) R Q
(B) R S
(C) T U
(D) Not sure
Correct Answer : D
Direction (6-10): Study the following information carefully to answer these questions.
Eight persons A, B , C , D, E , F , G and H work for three different companies namely X, Y and Z. Not more than three persons work for a company. There are only two ladies in the group who have different specialization in each HR, Finance and Marketing. One member is an engineer and one is a doctor. H is an HR Specialist and works with a marketing specialist B who does not work for company Y. C is an engineer and his sister work in company Z. D is a specialist in HR working in company X while her friend G is a finance specialist and works for company Z. No Two persons having the same specialization work together. Marketing specialist F works for company Y and his friend A who is a finance expert works for company X in which only two specialists work. No lady is a marketing specialist or a doctor.
Q :For which of the following companies does C work?
(A) Y
(B) X
(C) Z
(D) Data inadequate
(E) None of these
Correct Answer : A
Direction (6-10): Study the following information carefully to answer these questions.
Eight persons A, B , C , D, E , F , G and H work for three different companies namely X, Y and Z. Not more than three persons work for a company. There are only two ladies in the group who have different specialization in each HR, Finance and Marketing. One member is an engineer and one is a doctor. H is an HR Specialist and works with a marketing specialist B who does not work for company Y. C is an engineer and his sister work in company Z. D is a specialist in HR working in company X while her friend G is a finance specialist and works for company Z. No Two persons having the same specialization work together. Marketing specialist F works for company Y and his friend A who is a finance expert works for company X in which only two specialists work. No lady is a marketing specialist or a doctor.
Q :Which of the following represents the pair working in the same company?
(A) D and C
(B) A and B
(C) A and E
(D) H and F
(E) None of these
Correct Answer : E
Direction (6-10): Study the following information carefully to answer these questions.
Eight persons A, B , C , D, E , F , G and H work for three different companies namely X, Y and Z. Not more than three persons work for a company. There are only two ladies in the group who have different specialization in each HR, Finance and Marketing. One member is an engineer and one is a doctor. H is an HR Specialist and works with a marketing specialist B who does not work for company Y. C is an engineer and his sister work in company Z. D is a specialist in HR working in company X while her friend G is a finance specialist and works for company Z. No Two persons having the same specialization work together. Marketing specialist F works for company Y and his friend A who is a finance expert works for company X in which only two specialists work. No lady is a marketing specialist or a doctor.
Q :Which of the following combinations is correct?
(A) C-Z-Engineer
(B) E-X-Engineer
(C) H-X-HR
(D) C-Y-Engineer
(E) None of these
Correct Answer : D
Direction (6-10): Study the following information carefully to answer these questions.
Eight persons A, B , C , D, E , F , G and H work for three different companies namely X, Y and Z. Not more than three persons work for a company. There are only two ladies in the group who have different specialization in each HR, Finance and Marketing. One member is an engineer and one is a doctor. H is an HR Specialist and works with a marketing specialist B who does not work for company Y. C is an engineer and his sister work in company Z. D is a specialist in HR working in company X while her friend G is a finance specialist and works for company Z. No Two persons having the same specialization work together. Marketing specialist F works for company Y and his friend A who is a finance expert works for company X in which only two specialists work. No lady is a marketing specialist or a doctor.
Q :Who amongst friends is a doctor?
(A) H
(B) E
(C) C
(D) Either E or C
(E) None of these
Correct Answer : B
Direction (6-10): Study the following information carefully to answer these questions.
Eight persons A, B , C , D, E , F , G and H work for three different companies namely X, Y and Z. Not more than three persons work for a company. There are only two ladies in the group who have different specialization in each HR, Finance and Marketing. One member is an engineer and one is a doctor. H is an HR Specialist and works with a marketing specialist B who does not work for company Y. C is an engineer and his sister work in company Z. D is a specialist in HR working in company X while her friend G is a finance specialist and works for company Z. No Two persons having the same specialization work together. Marketing specialist F works for company Y and his friend A who is a finance expert works for company X in which only two specialists work. No lady is a marketing specialist or a doctor.
Q :Which of the following pairs represents the two ladies in the group?
(A) A and D
(B) B and D
(C) D and G
(D) Data inadequate
(E) None of these
Correct Answer : D
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