SSC CGL Puzzles Questions & Solutions

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Q1.SSC 2021
Four friends are playing carrom and sitting on the four sides of the carrom board. B is to the right of C. D is to the left of A .Who is sitting to the left of C?
- Data is inadequate
- A
- D
- B
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B is to the right of C, which means C is to the left of B. D is to the left of A, but we don't know A's position relative to C. Therefore, the only conclusion we can draw is that D is sitting to the left of C. Thus, the answer is A.

— worked solution by Athena AI
Q2.SSC 2021
Four girls, Monika, Preeti, Abha and Raji, and three boys, Harsh, Punit and Sushant, are sitting in a row facing north such that no two girls are neighbours.
Monika is to the immediate left of Harsh but is not adjacent to Sushant. Abha is to the immediate right of Punit but is not sitting at one of the ends. Harsh and Punit are the neighbours of Raji.
Who is sitting at the extreme right end?
- Harsh
- Sushant
- Monika
- Preeti
Show solution
From the clues:
- Monika is to the immediate left of Harsh.
- Abha is to the immediate right of Punit.
- Harsh and Punit are neighbours of Raji.
Arranging these, we find Preeti is sitting at the extreme right end. Thus, the answer is D (Preeti).

— worked solution by Athena AI
Q3.SSC 2019
K, L, M, N, O, P and Q are sitting along a circular table facing the centre.
(i) L sits between N and O.
(ii) K is third to the left of O.
(iii) Q is secondto the left of M, whois to the immediate left of P.
Whichis the correct position of L with respect of Q?
- Second to the right
- First to the left
- First to the right
- Second to the left
Show solution
We start with the arrangement based on the clues:
(i) L is between N and O.
(ii) K is third to the left of O, placing K in relation to O.
(iii) Q is second to the left of M, who is to the immediate left of P.
After arranging these, we find that L is second to the left of Q.

— worked solution by Athena AI
Q4.SSC 2019
Seven friends O, P, Q, R, S, T and U are watching a cricket match sitting in a stadium.P is sitting at one extreme end. T is sitting between Q and U, and R is sitting to the immediate right of S and immediate left of Q. U is sitting second to the left of P. Who is sitting second to the left of T?
- P
- U
- R
- Q
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P is sitting at one extreme end and U is sitting second to the left of P, => P is sitting at extreme right end
: __ __ __ __ U __ P
T is sitting between Q and U,
: Q __ T __ U __ P
: __ __ Q T U __ P
R is sitting to the immediate right of S and immediate left of Q, thus first case is not possible,
: S R Q T U O P
$\therefore$ R is sitting second to the left of T.
=> Ans - (C)
Q5.SSC 2019
Six players C, E, G, I, K and M are standing in a row facing towards north (Not necessarily in the same order). Two players are standing between C and M. I is standing to the immediate left of C. E is standing second to the left of G. K is third to the right of G. Who is standing second to the right of I?
- E
- M
- K
- C
Show solution
From the given statement, E is standing second to the left of G and K is standing third to the right of G, hence the only possibility that we will have is.
| | |        |           | |
E           G                              K
Now I is standing immediate left of C so, I and C are immediate neighbours. Only one place is left which would be beside G. Also, the person left is M who will be placed beside E.
Hence the final arrangement is as follows.
| |   |     |         |          |
E     M       G      I         C          K.
Hence, K is standing second right of I.
Q6.SSC 2018
Five people are standing in a ticket booking line. A, C and D are standing together, D is between A and C. A is immediately behind B and E is immediately behind C. Who is standing second last in the line?
- C
- E
- D
- A
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Let the five people are standing in line from West to East facing West.
A, C and D are standing together, D is between A and C. The two possibilities are
(i) A, D, C
(ii)C, D, A
A is immediately behind B and E is immediately behind C. In the second possibility, E cannot be placed. Hence possibility (ii) is eliminated. The only remaining possibility is
(i) B, A , D, C, E
$\therefore\$ C is standing second last in the line.
Hence, the correct answer is Option A
Q7.SSC 2017
Which of the following cube in the answer figure cannot be made based on the unfolded cube in the question figure?
Show solution
When we fold the given figure, the side with a '5 dots' sign will become the base of the cube and the side with only '4 dots' sign will become top, and thus they will face each other. Similarly, the sides which will face each other will be :
Since, the opposite sides cannot be adjacent in the cube, thus the cube in the third option is not possible.
=> Ans - (C)
Q8.SSC 2015
Using the following code and key, decode the given coded word :

Coded word: ZBYXMNQB
- strength
- height
- struggle
- straight
Show solution
From the given code and key table,
Z=s.
B=t.
Y=r.
X=a.
M=i.
N=g.
Q=h.
B=t.
Therefore, Option D is correct.
Q9.SSC 2014
L, M, N and 0 are brothers. L is darker than 0, N is the fairest of all. M is fairer than 0. Who is the darkest of all ?
- N
- 0
- L
- M
Show solution
Let's take darkness as the quantity measured.
Given O<L
N is the least (since fairest implies least darkest)
M<O
This implies N<M<O<L
Hence L is the darkest
Q10.SSC 2014
A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened.
Show solution
When the paper is folded and cut, the resulting pattern will be symmetrical. Upon unfolding, option D shows the correct symmetrical pattern that matches the cuts made.

— worked solution by Athena AI
Q11.SSC 2013
Which one of the following diagrams best depicts the relationship among pen, pencils, stationery ?
Show solution
Pens and pencils are 2 different types of stationery.Hence option C best depicts the relationship.
Passage
In the following questions, arrange the given words in a meaningful and ascending order and select the option indicating the correct order.
Q12.SSC 2013
1: Pages
2: Book rack
3: Library
4: Books
5: Catalogue
- 2, 5, 4, 3, 1
- 1, 5, 4, 3, 2
- 1, 4, 2, 5, 3
- 1, 2, 4, 5, 3
Show solution
Collection of pages make a book.
Collection of books make a book rack.
Collection of book racks make a catalogue.
Collection of catalogues make a library.
Hence the order is 1,4,2,5,3

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SSC CGL Puzzles Questions & Solutions

Q1.SSC 2021

Four friends are playing carrom and sitting on the four sides of the carrom board. B is to the right of C. D is to the left of A .Who is sitting to the left of C?

Data is inadequate
A
D
B

Show solution

B is to the right of C, which means C is to the left of B. D is to the left of A, but we don't know A's position relative to C. Therefore, the only conclusion we can draw is that D is sitting to the left of C. Thus, the answer is A.

— worked solution by Athena AI

Q2.SSC 2021

Four girls, Monika, Preeti, Abha and Raji, and three boys, Harsh, Punit and Sushant, are sitting in a row facing north such that no two girls are neighbours.
Monika is to the immediate left of Harsh but is not adjacent to Sushant. Abha is to the immediate right of Punit but is not sitting at one of the ends. Harsh and Punit are the neighbours of Raji.
Who is sitting at the extreme right end?

Harsh
Sushant
Monika
Preeti

Show solution

From the clues:

- Monika is to the immediate left of Harsh.

- Abha is to the immediate right of Punit.

- Harsh and Punit are neighbours of Raji.

Arranging these, we find Preeti is sitting at the extreme right end. Thus, the answer is D (Preeti).

— worked solution by Athena AI

Q3.SSC 2019

K, L, M, N, O, P and Q are sitting along a circular table facing the centre.
(i) L sits between N and O.
(ii) K is third to the left of O.
(iii) Q is secondto the left of M, whois to the immediate left of P.
Whichis the correct position of L with respect of Q?

Second to the right
First to the left
First to the right
Second to the left

Show solution

We start with the arrangement based on the clues:

(i) L is between N and O.

(ii) K is third to the left of O, placing K in relation to O.

(iii) Q is second to the left of M, who is to the immediate left of P.

After arranging these, we find that L is second to the left of Q.

— worked solution by Athena AI

Q4.SSC 2019

Seven friends O, P, Q, R, S, T and U are watching a cricket match sitting in a stadium.P is sitting at one extreme end. T is sitting between Q and U, and R is sitting to the immediate right of S and immediate left of Q. U is sitting second to the left of P. Who is sitting second to the left of T?

Show solution

P is sitting at one extreme end and U is sitting second to the left of P, => P is sitting at extreme right end

: __ __ __ __ U __ P

T is sitting between Q and U,

: Q __ T __ U __ P

: __ __ Q T U __ P

R is sitting to the immediate right of S and immediate left of Q, thus first case is not possible,

: S R Q T U O P

$\therefore$ R is sitting second to the left of T.

=> Ans - (C)

Q5.SSC 2019

Six players C, E, G, I, K and M are standing in a row facing towards north (Not necessarily in the same order). Two players are standing between C and M. I is standing to the immediate left of C. E is standing second to the left of G. K is third to the right of G. Who is standing second to the right of I?

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From the given statement, E is standing second to the left of G and K is standing third to the right of G, hence the only possibility that we will have is.

| | | | | |

E G K

Now I is standing immediate left of C so, I and C are immediate neighbours. Only one place is left which would be beside G. Also, the person left is M who will be placed beside E.

Hence the final arrangement is as follows.

| | | | | |

E M G I C K.

Hence, K is standing second right of I.

Q6.SSC 2018

Five people are standing in a ticket booking line. A, C and D are standing together, D is between A and C. A is immediately behind B and E is immediately behind C. Who is standing second last in the line?

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Let the five people are standing in line from West to East facing West.

A, C and D are standing together, D is between A and C. The two possibilities are

(i) A, D, C

(ii)C, D, A

A is immediately behind B and E is immediately behind C. In the second possibility, E cannot be placed. Hence possibility (ii) is eliminated. The only remaining possibility is

(i) B, A , D, C, E

$\therefore\$ C is standing second last in the line.

Hence, the correct answer is Option A

Q7.SSC 2017

Which of the following cube in the answer figure cannot be made based on the unfolded cube in the question figure?

Show solution

When we fold the given figure, the side with a '5 dots' sign will become the base of the cube and the side with only '4 dots' sign will become top, and thus they will face each other. Similarly, the sides which will face each other will be :

Since, the opposite sides cannot be adjacent in the cube, thus the cube in the third option is not possible.

=> Ans - (C)

Q8.SSC 2015

Using the following code and key, decode the given coded word :

Coded word: ZBYXMNQB

strength
height
struggle
straight

Show solution

From the given code and key table,
Z=s.
B=t.
Y=r.
X=a.
M=i.
N=g.
Q=h.
B=t.
Therefore, Option D is correct.

Q9.SSC 2014

L, M, N and 0 are brothers. L is darker than 0, N is the fairest of all. M is fairer than 0. Who is the darkest of all ?

Show solution

Let's take darkness as the quantity measured.

Given O<L

N is the least (since fairest implies least darkest)

M<O

This implies N<M<O<L

Hence L is the darkest

Q10.SSC 2014

A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened.

Show solution

When the paper is folded and cut, the resulting pattern will be symmetrical. Upon unfolding, option D shows the correct symmetrical pattern that matches the cuts made.

— worked solution by Athena AI

Q11.SSC 2013

Which one of the following diagrams best depicts the relationship among pen, pencils, stationery ?

Show solution

Pens and pencils are 2 different types of stationery.Hence option C best depicts the relationship.

Passage

In the following questions, arrange the given words in a meaningful and ascending order and select the option indicating the correct order.

Q12.SSC 2013

1: Pages
2: Book rack
3: Library
4: Books
5: Catalogue

2, 5, 4, 3, 1
1, 5, 4, 3, 2
1, 4, 2, 5, 3
1, 2, 4, 5, 3

Show solution

Collection of pages make a book.

Collection of books make a book rack.

Collection of book racks make a catalogue.

Collection of catalogues make a library.

Hence the order is 1,4,2,5,3

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