Top 20 PYQs (2024–2024) — with Solutions & Shortcuts
SSC GD Constable Puzzles & Seating is one of the most frequently tested topics — 20 previous year questions from 2024–2024 papers are included on this page. Each question comes with a step-by-step solution, common trap identified, and a time-saving shortcut.
Six people—A, B, C, D, E, F—sit in two parallel rows of three seats each. Row 1 faces Row 2. B sits in Row 2, middle seat. A sits directly opposite B. C sits to the right of A. D sits to the left of B. E sits to the right of B. F sits in the remaining seat. Which person sits directly opposite D?
Q2Exam PatternEasy
Four friends—Arun, Bhavna, Chitra, and Deepak—sit in a straight line facing North. Bhavna sits immediately to the right of Arun. Who sits to the left of Chitra?
Q3Exam PatternEasy
Five friends—Arun, Bhavna, Chetan, Deepa, and Eira—are sitting in a row. Arun is heavier than Bhavna. Chetan is lighter than Deepa. Bhavna is heavier than Chetan. Deepa is lighter than Arun. Who is the heaviest among them?
Q4Exam PatternEasy
Four people—X, Y, Z, W—sit in two parallel rows of two seats each. Row 1 faces Row 2. X sits in Row 1, left seat. Y sits directly opposite X. Z sits to the right of X. W sits in the remaining seat. If we count from left to right in each row, which person is in the 3rd position overall?
Q5Exam PatternEasy
Five colleagues—Priya, Qasim, Ravi, Sana, and Tarun—sit around a circular conference table. Ravi sits two seats to the right of Priya. Sana sits immediately to the left of Priya. Who sits immediately to the right of Tarun?
Q6Exam PatternEasy
Six employees—A, B, C, D, E, and F—have different salaries. A earns more than B. C earns less than D. B earns more than C. D earns less than A. E earns more than F. F earns more than A. Which employee earns the most?
Q7Exam PatternEasy
Four items—W, X, Y, and Z—have different prices. W is cheaper than X. Y is more expensive than Z. X is more expensive than Y. Z is cheaper than W. What is the correct order from cheapest to most expensive?
Q8Exam PatternEasy
Five runners—P, Q, R, S, and T—finished a race with different timings. P was faster than Q. R was slower than S. Q was faster than R. S was faster than P. T was slower than Q. Who finished first (fastest)?
Q9Exam PatternEasy
Four boxes—P, Q, R, and S—contain different numbers of items. Box P has fewer items than Box Q. Box R has more items than Box S. Box Q has more items than Box R. If Box S has 10 items, and Box R has 15 items, how many items does Box Q have at minimum?
Q10Exam PatternEasy
Five boxes labeled A, B, C, D, and E are stacked vertically. Box C is immediately above Box B. Box A is at the bottom. Box E is above Box D. Box D is above Box C. Which box is at the top of the stack?
Q11Easy
Three students—Priya, Qasim, and Ravi—scored different marks in an exam. Priya scored more than Qasim. Ravi scored less than Priya. Qasim scored more than Ravi. Who scored the least?
Q12Exam PatternEasy
Four students—Aman, Bina, Chetan, and Diya—sit in a straight line. Chetan sits second from the left. Aman sits to the left of Chetan. Diya sits to the right of Chetan. Where does Bina sit?
Q13Exam PatternEasy
Five people—M, N, O, P, Q—sit in two parallel rows. Row 1 has three seats; Row 2 has two seats. Row 1 faces Row 2. M sits in Row 1, left seat. N sits in Row 1, right seat. O sits directly opposite M. P sits directly opposite N. Q sits in the remaining seat in Row 1. Who sits in the middle seat of Row 1?
Q14Exam PatternEasy
Six people—A, B, C, D, E, F—sit in two parallel rows of three seats each. Row 1 faces Row 2. A sits in Row 1, middle seat. B sits in Row 2, middle seat. C sits to the left of A. D sits to the right of B. E sits to the left of B. F sits in the remaining seat. How many people sit to the left of the person who sits directly opposite C?
Q15Exam PatternEasy
Six boxes are arranged in a stack. Box 2 is directly below Box 5. Box 4 is at the top. Box 1 is at the bottom. Box 3 is directly above Box 1. Box 6 is directly below Box 4. What is the position of Box 2 from the bottom?
Q16Exam PatternEasy
Four colored boxes are stacked. The Red box is not at the bottom. The Blue box is directly above the Green box. The Yellow box is at the bottom. The Red box is above the Blue box. Which box is second from the bottom?
Q17Exam PatternEasy
Seven boxes numbered 1 through 7 are stacked vertically. Box 3 is directly below Box 6. Box 1 is at the bottom. Box 5 is directly above Box 2. Box 4 is directly below Box 7. Box 2 is at position 3 from the bottom. What is the position of Box 6 from the bottom?
Q18Exam PatternEasy
Five boxes are stacked with the following conditions: Box P is directly above Box Q. Box R is at the top. Box S is at the bottom. Box T is directly above Box S. Which box is in the middle (3rd position)?
Q19Exam PatternEasy
Six boxes labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are arranged in a stack. Box 4 is directly above Box 1. Box 5 is directly below Box 3. Box 2 is at the bottom. Box 6 is at the top. Box 5 is directly above Box 2. What is the position of Box 4 from the bottom?
Q20Exam PatternEasy
Five people sit in a line: Priya, Qasim, Ravi, Sana, and Tina. Ravi sits exactly in the middle. Priya sits to the left of Ravi. Sana sits immediately to the right of Ravi. What is Tina's position from the left?
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