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Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb IBPS RRB Clerk<\/a><\/span> \u00bb Puzzles for RRB Clerk 2025, Know Types and Ways to Solve Correctly<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

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When you are preparing for the IBPS RRB Clerk 2025<\/strong> exam, one section that can really boost your score is Reasoning Ability<\/strong>. Within this reasoning section, Puzzles and Seating Arrangement<\/strong> carry the highest weightage, always making up around 15\u201320 marks<\/strong> in both the Prelims and Mains. So, if you are serious about clearing the exam, getting strong in puzzles is a must.In this blog, we will explain why puzzles are important<\/strong>, the common types of puzzles asked<\/strong>, and some smart ways to solve them<\/strong> accurately and quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Most Expected Puzzles Questions for RRB Clerk 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Here we are providing the most expected IBPS RRB Clerk Puzzles questions, Candidates can click the PDF link and attempt all the questions with detailed solution.
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Directions(1-5): <\/strong>Answer the questions based on the information given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Six boxes A, G, C, D, E and F are kept one above the other like a stack. Each of these boxes contains different number of pens among 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. The bottommost box is numbered 1 and the topmost box is numbered 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Box 5 contains 8 pens and is two boxes above D. Number of pens in D is in prime number. Box with 5 pens is immediately above the box with 2 pens. Box with 9 pens is immediately above G. Box with 6 pens is below box 4.C is immediately above the box with 6 pens. F is two boxes above E but doesn\u2019t contain 9 pens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Question 1:<\/strong> The sum of number of pens of F and A is ____.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A) 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B) 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C) 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D) 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E) None of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Question 2:<\/strong> How many boxes are below A?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A) Three<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B) Two<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C) Four<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D) One<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E) None of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Question 3:<\/strong> The box immediately above D has ___ pens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A) 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B) 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C) 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D) 9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E) None of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Question 4:<\/strong> Which among the following doesn\u2019t form a group?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A) F, A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B) A, E<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C) E, D<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D) D, F<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E) C, G<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Question 5:<\/strong> How many boxes are between the box with highest number of pens and the one with lowest number of pens?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A) One<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B) Four<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C) Three<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D) Two<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E) None of these.


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Study Resources to Level Up Your RRB Clerk 2025 Exam Preparation (Based On Latest Pattern)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To nail the IBPS RRB Clerk 2025 exam, candidates can boost their preparation with our study resources, such as mock tests, topic-wise tests, and mini mocks, to improve their accuracy and speed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics<\/strong><\/td>RRB Clerk Preparation Resources<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Free Full-Length Mock Test<\/strong><\/td>RRB Clerk Free Full-Length Mock Test<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Reasoning topics tests<\/strong><\/td>RRB Clerk Reasoning Topic Test<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Quant Topic Tests<\/strong><\/td>RRB Clerk Quant Topi<\/a>c Test<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Previous Year Paper <\/strong><\/td>2017 To 2024 Question PDFs<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Ebooks PDF<\/strong><\/td>Download Free PDFs <\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Why Are Puzzles So Important in the RRB Clerk Exam?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the Reasoning Section<\/strong> of RRB Clerk Prelims, you get 40 questions in 25 minutes<\/strong>.Out of these, around 3\u20134 puzzle sets (15\u201320 marks)<\/strong> are usually asked.Each puzzle set comes with 4\u20135 questions<\/strong>, so solving just one puzzle correctly can give you a good score boost.Puzzles test your logical thinking, speed, and accuracy<\/strong>, all at once.Start by learning the basics of each puzzle type, then move on to solving moderate and high-level puzzles using proper diagrams and structured notes. Always attempt direct clues first and never make assumptions unless clearly stated. Practice with time-bound mock tests and analyze your performance after each test to improve both speed and accuracy.
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Types of Puzzles You Must Practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the most commonly asked types of puzzles in the RRB Clerk exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Floor-Based Puzzle
    <\/strong>People living on different floors in a building, with some added info like profession or age.
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  2. Seating Arrangement
    <\/strong>Circular, linear, or square arrangements. Sometimes facing inwards\/outwards.
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  3. Scheduling Puzzle
    <\/strong>Activities scheduled on different days, weeks, or months.
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  4. Box-Based Puzzle
    <\/strong>Items placed in stacked boxes with different properties like color or weight.
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  5. Blood Relation Puzzle
    <\/strong>Puzzle based on family tree and relationships.
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  6. Comparison Puzzle
    <\/strong>Ranking based on height, age, marks, etc.
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  7. Hybrid Puzzle
    <\/strong>A mix of floor, scheduling, and seating arrangements.
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  8. Selection\/Group Puzzle
    <\/strong>Selecting a team or group based on given conditions.
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  9. Vacant Slot Puzzle
    <\/strong>Some positions or floors are vacant; you have to arrange accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Smart Strategies to Solve Puzzles Correctly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Here are a few tried-and-tested puzzle-solving tips for the RRB Clerk exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Follow a 3-Round Attempt Strategy:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n