Puzzle Test Classification Based Problem


 
 
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Puzzle Test Classification Based Problem

Logical Reasoning Puzzles require students to analyze the given piece of information, pick the information that is important and leave out the information that is not required in solving the given set of questions.

Logical games involve puzzles in which the relationships among the groups of objects, people, cities, acctivities, etc. are given. These puzzles may deal with such things as making a group, seating arrangement, scheduling the activities etc. After reading and analyzing the statement, you'll be asked to answer three to seven questions about the relationships given, which require you to accurately interpret the information given as well as draw logical inferences about relationships.

The analytical games can be categorized as follows:

1) Sequencing games

2) Grouping games

3) Matching games

4) Hybrid games

5) Mapping games

The concept of reasoning puzzles is based entirely on logical analysis of the data or information given in the question.

Points to remember while solving Logical Puzzles:

  • Firstly, collect all the direct information.
  • Arrange the direct information in a tabular format.
  • Mark all the information according to the given data.
  • The most important point is that in some condition/s, there will be more than one possibility.
  • So, according to possibilities arrange them in different tables. Then find the most suitable table for solve the questions.
  • Logical games Classification Based Problems :  This type consists of questions in which certain items belonging to different groups or possessing different qualities are given along with some does with the help of which the candidate is required to group and analyse the given items and answer the questions accordingly.

    Illustration : Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions :

  • B and E are good in Dramatics and Computer Science.
  • A and B are good in Computer Science and Physics.
  • A, D and C are good in Physics and History.
  • C and A are good in Physics and Mathematics.
  • D and E are good in History and Dramatics.
  • Question 1 : Who is good in Physics, History and Dramatics ?

    (a)  A               (b) B                (c) D                 (d) E

    Solution : The given information can be analysed as under :

    Answer : D is good in Physics, History and Dramatics. So the answer is (c).

    Question 2 : Who is good in Physics, History and Mathematics but not Computer Science ?

    (a)  A               (b) B                (c) C                 (d) D

    Solution : Both A and C are good in Physics, History and Mathematics.But A is good in Computer Science, while C is not. So, the correct answer is C.

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    Question : 1

    Four young men Raj, Prem, Ved and Ashok are friendly with four girls Sushma, Kusum, Vimla and Poonam. Sushma and Vimla are friends. Ved's girl friend does not like Sushma and Vimla. Kusum does not care for Ved. Prem's girl friend is only friendly with Sushma. Sushma does not like Raj.

    Who is Poonam's boy friend?

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Read the following information carefully to answer the given question:

    Fifty books belonging to different subjects,viz.History (8), Geography (7), Literature (13), psychology (8) and science (14) are placed on a shelf. They are arranged in an alphabetical order subject to the condition that no two books of the same subject are placed together as long as books of other subjects are available. Unless otherwise mentioned,all counting is done from the left.

    Counting from the right,to which subject does the 39th book belong?

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    Read the following information carefully and answer the question mentioned below.

    I.   Five friends Amar, Kapil, Sarvesh, Rohan and Nagesh put on five shirts of different colours, i.e. Red, Yellow, Blue, White and Green, while they were going to attend a party. These colours are not in order.

    II.  They have different hobbies are reading, playing, outing, singing and writing.

    III. Kapil, who likes singing, does not wear yellow shirt. Sarvesh wears red shirt and the does not like reading or writing. Nagesh likes playing and he does not wear blue or yellow shirt. Amar likes writing and Rohan does not wear yellow or green shirt.

    What is the colour of Kapil's shirt?

    Right Option : D
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