This page covers MP Police Constable Comparison Puzzle with complete concept notes, 34 graded practice MCQs, key points and exam-specific tips. Free to study.
Core ConceptRead this first — the foundation of the topic
Core Concept
Comparison puzzles work by giving you clues like 'A is taller than B' or 'C scored less than D'. You must use these clues to arrange all items in a line (ascending or descending order). Think of it like solving a chain where each link connects two items
Key Rules
Read all statements carefully before starting.
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Use symbols to track relationships
> (greater), < (less), = (equal).
3. Combine individual statements to create a complete chain.
4. Check your final answer against all given statements.
5. Watch for indirect comparisons — sometimes you must link multiple statements together.
Formula BlockMemorise — at least one formula appears in every paper
If A > B and B > C, then A > C (Transitive Property). This is the backbone of all comparison puzzles.
Exam PatternsWhat examiners ask — read before attempting PYQs
SSC CGL typically asks:
- Who is the tallest/shortest/oldest/youngest?
- Arrange in increasing/decreasing order.
- Find positions of specific people in the arranged order.
- Handle 5-7 people with 4-6 comparative statements.
Shortcut/Trick:
Draw a simple line or arrow diagram. Write names and connect them with arrows showing the direction of comparison. This visual method solves 90% of puzzles faster than written logic.
Worked ExampleSolve this step-by-step before moving on
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Step 1
Write statements using symbols.
Raj > Priya ... (1)
Anu > Raj ... (2)
Sita < Priya ... (3)
Mohan > Anu ... (4)
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Step 2
Link the chain.
From (1): Raj > Priya
From (2): Anu > Raj, so Anu > Raj > Priya
From (4): Mohan > Anu, so Mohan > Anu > Raj > Priya
From (3): Sita < Priya, so Sita is even smaller
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Step 3
Final order from tallest to shortest.
Mohan > Anu > Raj > Priya > Sita
Answer: Mohan is the tallest.
Exam TrapsCommon mistakes students make — avoid these
Students often ignore indirect relationships. If A > B and C > A, they sometimes forget that C > B as well. Always trace the complete chain before answering.
Also, don't assume anything not stated in the problem.
Key Points to Remember
Comparison puzzles require you to arrange items in order using given statements about relationships.
Use the transitive property: if A > B and B > C, then definitely A > C.
Always draw a visual line or arrow diagram to track relationships clearly.
Read every statement carefully; indirect comparisons are often hidden in the clues.
Check your final answer by verifying it satisfies all given statements.
Common properties compared in SSC CGL: age, height, weight, marks, salary, and speed.
Exam-Specific Tips
Comparison puzzles in SSC CGL typically involve 5-7 persons and 4-6 comparative statements.
The transitive property (if A > B and B > C, then A > C) is the mathematical foundation of all comparison puzzles.
Most SSC CGL comparison puzzles ask for the maximum or minimum person in a specific property.
Five students—A, B, C, D, E—scored different marks out of 100. C scored more than A. B scored less than D. E scored the highest. D scored more than C. Who scored the second-highest?
Practice 2easy
Four people—Vikram, Wanda, Xavier, Yuki—have different ages: 18, 25, 32, and 40 years. Xavier is older than Vikram. Wanda is younger than Xavier. Yuki is the oldest. Who is 25 years old?
Practice 3easy
Five friends—Arun, Bhavna, Chitra, Deepak, and Esha—are sitting in a row facing North. Bhavna is to the right of Arun. Chitra is to the left of Deepak. Esha is at one end. Deepak is not at either end. If Arun is second from the left, who is sitting at the rightmost position?
Practice 4easy
Three friends—Vikram, Wanda, and Xavier—have different ages. Vikram is older than Wanda. Xavier is younger than Wanda. Who is the oldest?
Practice 5easy
Five friends — Amit, Balu, Charu, Deepa, and Elan — have different heights. Amit is taller than Balu. Charu is shorter than Deepa. Elan is the tallest among all five. Balu is taller than Charu. Deepa is shorter than Amit. Who is the shortest among all five?
Practice 6easy
Five students—Arjun, Bhumi, Chirag, Divya, and Eshan—scored different marks. Bhumi scored more than Arjun. Chirag scored less than Divya. Arjun scored more than Eshan. Bhumi scored less than Divya. Who scored the least?
Practice 7easy
Six boxes—P, Q, R, S, T, U—are stacked in a vertical tower. Box R is above Box S. Box Q is below Box P. Box T is immediately above Box U. Box S is immediately below Box Q. If Box U is at the bottom, which box is at the top?
Practice 8easy
Six boxes—P, Q, R, S, T, U—are stacked vertically. R is above Q. S is below T. P is not at the top or bottom. Q is not immediately below R. T is at the top. Which box is at the bottom?
Practice 9easy
Five friends—Arun, Bhavna, Chitra, Deepak, and Esha—are sitting in a row facing North. Bhavna is to the left of Chitra. Deepak is to the right of Esha. Arun is at one end. Chitra is not at either end. Who is sitting second from the left?
Practice 10easy
Five friends — Amit, Benu, Charu, Deepa, and Esha — have different heights. Amit is taller than Benu but shorter than Charu. Deepa is taller than Esha but shorter than Benu. Who is the shortest among all five?
Practice 11easy
Three runners—Priya, Qasim, and Ravi—finished a race with different times. Priya finished before Qasim. Ravi finished after Qasim. Who finished first?
Practice 12easy
Four people—Aman, Bina, Chetan, and Diya—have different ages. Aman is older than Bina. Chetan is younger than Diya. Bina is older than Chetan. Who is the youngest?
Practice 13easy
Five students—Priya, Qasim, Ravi, Sana, and Tara—scored different marks. Ravi scored more than Qasim. Sana scored less than Tara. Priya scored more than Sana. Qasim scored more than Sana. Tara did not score the highest. Who scored the lowest?
Practice 14easy
Four people—Aman, Bina, Charan, and Diya—have different ages. Aman is older than Bina. Charan is younger than Diya. Bina is older than Charan. Aman is not the oldest. Who is the youngest?
Practice 15easy
Three boxes—Red, Blue, Green—contain different numbers of items: 5, 8, and 12. The Red box has fewer items than the Blue box. The Green box has more items than the Red box. The Blue box does not have the most items. How many items are in the Blue box?
Practice 16medium
Five friends—Aman, Bhavna, Chetan, Deepa, and Esha—are sitting in a row facing North. Aman sits 2 positions to the left of Chetan. Bhavna sits immediately to the right of Deepa. Esha sits at one end. Deepa is not at either end. Who sits in the middle position?
Practice 17medium
Five friends—Arun, Bhavna, Chitra, Deepak, and Esha—are sitting in a row facing North. Arun is to the left of Bhavna. Chitra is to the right of Deepak but to the left of Esha. Deepak is to the left of Bhavna. Bhavna is not at either end. Who is sitting at the rightmost position?
Practice 18medium
Four people—Priya, Qasim, Ravi, and Sana—have different ages: 18, 25, 32, and 40 years. Priya is older than Qasim but younger than Ravi. Sana is not the youngest. Ravi is not 40 years old. Who is 25 years old?
Practice 19medium
Five friends — Amit, Bunty, Charu, Deepa, and Elan — have different heights. Amit is taller than Bunty but shorter than Charu. Deepa is taller than Elan but shorter than Bunty. Who is the second tallest among the five?
Practice 20medium
Five students—Aman, Bina, Chetan, Diya, and Eshan—scored different marks. Aman scored more than Chetan. Bina scored less than Diya. Chetan scored more than Eshan. Diya scored less than Aman. Bina scored more than Eshan. Who scored the least?
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