Logic Puzzles with Answers – Set 1

 

Introduction

Logic puzzles require reasoning rather than memorization. Carefully analyze each situation before answering.


Question 1

Three switches are outside a room. One controls a bulb inside. You can enter the room only once. How do you identify the correct switch?

Answer

Turn on switch A for a few minutes.

Turn it off and turn on switch B.

Enter the room.

  • Bulb ON → Switch B

  • Bulb OFF but warm → Switch A

  • Bulb OFF and cold → Switch C


Question 2

A farmer has 17 sheep. All but 9 die. How many remain?

Answer

9


Question 3

If two people can paint a wall in 4 hours, how long will four people take?

Answer

2 hours


Question 4

What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?

Answer

The letter M


Question 5

A plane crashes on the border of two countries. Where are the survivors buried?

Answer

Survivors are not buried.


Key Learning

Always focus on the exact wording of a problem.

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