Puzzle Test Questions and Answers

Answer: E

In terms of runs scored, we have the ascending order as N < ? < ? < O < ?.
N has the first rank. So, L will be fifth in this order i.e. N < ? < ? < O < L.
K has scored more runs than M i.e. K > M.
So, the sequence becomes N < M < K < O < L.
In terms of wickets taken, the order becomes : L > M > N > K > O.
O has taken the lowest number of wickets.

Answer: E

In terms of height, we have :
T > P, T > S, Q > T > P.
R plays Volleyball, so R is the shortest.
Q plays neither Vollyball nor Basketball.
So, Q is not the tallest. Thus, U is the tallest.
So, the sequence becomes : U > Q > T > P > S > R.
Now, T plays Tennis, U, being tallest, plays Basketball. R plays Volleyball. Q plays Football. Both P and S play either Cricket or Badminton.
S is taller than R but shorter than P.

Answer: D

In terms of height, we have :
T > P, T > S, Q > T > P.
R plays Volleyball, so R is the shortest.
Q plays neither Vollyball nor Basketball.
So, Q is not the tallest. Thus, U is the tallest.
So, the sequence becomes : U > Q > T > P > S > R.
Now, T plays Tennis, U, being tallest, plays Basketball. R plays Volleyball. Q plays Football. Both P and S play either Cricket or Badminton.
The descending order of height is U, Q, T, P, S, R.
Clearly, T is at the third place.

Answer: A

In terms of height, we have :
T > P, T > S, Q > T > P.
R plays Volleyball, so R is the shortest.
Q plays neither Vollyball nor Basketball.
So, Q is not the tallest. Thus, U is the tallest.
So, the sequence becomes : U > Q > T > P > S > R.
Now, T plays Tennis, U, being tallest, plays Basketball. R plays Volleyball. Q plays Football. Both P and S play either Cricket or Badminton.
Clearly, P is taller than R.

Answer: A

Correct answer: Q

From the conditions, U is the tallest since he plays basketball, and R is the shortest since he plays volleyball. T stands between Q and P in height and is taller than P and S.

The descending order therefore begins U, Q, T, which places Q between U and T.

Answer: D

In terms of height, we have :
T > P, T > S, Q > T > P.
R plays Volleyball, so R is the shortest.
Q plays neither Vollyball nor Basketball.
So, Q is not the tallest. Thus, U is the tallest.
So, the sequence becomes : U > Q > T > P > S > R.
Now, T plays Tennis, U, being tallest, plays Basketball. R plays Volleyball. Q plays Football. Both P and S play either Cricket or Badminton.
U plays Basketball.

Answer: D

In terms of height, we have :
T > P, T > S, Q > T > P.
R plays Volleyball, so R is the shortest.
Q plays neither Vollyball nor Basketball.
So, Q is not the tallest. Thus, U is the tallest.
So, the sequence becomes : U > Q > T > P > S > R.
Now, T plays Tennis, U, being tallest, plays Basketball. R plays Volleyball. Q plays Football. Both P and S play either Cricket or Badminton.
S plays either Cricket or Badminton.

Answer: E

In terms of age, we have :
E < B, C < A, A < E, A < D
So, we have : C < A < E < B < A < D.
In terms of height, we have :
B < C, D < C, E < C, D < A
It cannot be determined for sure.

Answer: A

In terms of age, we have :
E < B, C < A, A < E, A < D
So, we have : C < A < E < B < A < D.
In terms of height, we have :
B < C, D < C, E < C, D < A
B is shorter than C. So, B is not the tallest. Thus, (i) is correct.
B and E are shorter than C. So, it cannot be conclude that B is shorter to E. Thus, (ii) is incorrect.
A single definite order of heights cannot be obtained from the given information. So, (iii) is incorrect.

Answer: E

In terms of age, we have :
E < B, C < A, A < E, A < D
So, we have : C < A < E < B < A < D.
In terms of height, we have :
B < C, D < C, E < C, D < A
Since no definite order of height can be obtained, so it cannot be determined for sure how many persons lie between F and E.