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Puzzles are one of the most frequently asked topics in the Reasoning section of the IBPS SO Prelims exam. There are many types of puzzles asked in the exam, like scheduling puzzles, floor-based puzzles, box-based puzzles, etc. Approximately 2 to 3 sets of puzzles are generally asked in the Specialist Officer Exam. Mastering this topic will fetch you 15 to 20 marks easily. Read till the last and know how to solve them effectively, and download the most asked puzzle questions with solution free PDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Importance of Puzzle in IBPS SO Prelims 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the IBPS SO Prelims 2025, the Reasoning Ability section<\/strong> typically contains around 15 to 20 questions from puzzles and seating arrangements<\/strong>. Solving these accurately can give you a major edge, especially since these questions are grouped and can be cracked together if you find the right approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the Different Types of Puzzles Asked in IBPS SO?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The different types of puzzles that are asked in the IBPS SO exam include scheduling puzzle, floor-based puzzle, box-based puzzle, month\/date-based puzzle, and circular\/ linear seating arrangement puzzle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the scheduling puzzle, <\/strong>a variable is scheduled on different days\/times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a floor-based puzzle,<\/strong> the variable is on the different floors of a building. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the box-based puzzle<\/strong>, boxes are stacked in a specific order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the month or date-based puzzle<\/strong>, the variable is assigned tasks on different dates and times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And in the Circular\/ linear seating-based puzzles<\/strong>, variable sits in a row or a circle in a particular order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make these types of puzzles more difficult, the examiner increases the number of variables (people, profession, colours, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puzzle Type<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Scheduling Puzzle<\/td>People scheduled on different days\/times<\/td><\/tr>
Floor-Based Puzzle<\/td>People living on different floors of a building<\/td><\/tr>
Box Puzzle<\/td>Boxes stacked one above the other in a specific order<\/td><\/tr>
Month\/Date Puzzle<\/td>People assigned tasks on different dates\/months<\/td><\/tr>
Circular\/Linear Seating<\/td>People sitting in a row or circle facing different directions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Most Asked Puzzle Questions in IBPS SO Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Try to solve the following puzzle questions by yourself and then look at the solution in the PDF given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directions: <\/strong>Answer the questions based on the information given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seven persons A, B, C, D, E, F and G have meetings on different days of a week from Monday to Sunday but not necessarily in same order. Each of them belongs to different countries among Egypt, Italy, India, France, Mexico, Germany and Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D belongs to Spain. F, who belongs to Italy, does not have meeting on Monday. Two persons have meeting before the one, who belongs to Egypt. E has meeting on Saturday. Person, who belongs to Mexico, has meeting on Sunday. B has meeting two days before A, who belongs to neither Egypt nor Mexico. Person, who belongs to Germany, has meeting just before C, who does not belong to Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Question 1:<\/strong> Who among the following has meeting on Sunday?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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

E) E<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Question 2:<\/strong> How many persons have meeting before A?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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

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

Question 3:<\/strong> Which of the following pair is correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A) D, Tuesday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B) B, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C) Monday, F<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D) Egypt, Saturday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E) All are correct<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Question 4:<\/strong> Who among the following belongs to France?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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

E) Cannot be determined<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Question 5:<\/strong> F has meeting on ______.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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

E) Sunday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Download Free PDF of Puzzle Questions for IBPS SO Exam 2025 with Solution<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Solve Puzzles Quickly in IBPS SO 2025?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To solve the puzzle question quickly, follow the tips provided to you below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Use a tabular or grid-based approach to track information: \n