Last updated: Apr 28, 2022

Interview Puzzles

"What pulls you down and never let's go?" Apart from Gravity, is that your fear of not having solved enough interview puzzles? Well, we have got your back! Find below a curated list of top interview puzzles that won't just engage your mind and sharpen it like a Swiss Army Knife but will also help you in measuring your CS skills as they exhibit certain patterns, logic, or mathematical formula. We hope you will have a good time solving them! All the best!

Mathematical Puzzles

Mathematical Puzzles mainly refer to the puzzles which are or include mathematical formulas or logic behind them. The solution to such puzzles is based on the mathematical background and solved on such a basis. This includes puzzles that have solutions with mathematics as their backbone.

Monty Hall Problem EASY

In this article, we have extensively discussed the Interview puzzle, Monty Hall Problem, which involves logical thinking and observation to solve.

Author Sacksham

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Monkeys and the Doors MEDIUM

This blog discusses a puzzle called the Monkey and the doors, including its approach and implementation in python language.

Author Yashesvinee V

0 upvotes

Cross the Bridge

In this article, we have discussed very famous Cross the Bridge puzzle which will enhance your problem solving skills.

Author Oblivion_007

0 upvotes

Wizards and the Dwarves

In this article, we will go through the Wizards and The Dwarfs Puzzle Question that will build up you problem solving skills

Author Komal Shaw

0 upvotes

Color of the Last Ball

In this article, we will discuss a puzzle called Color of the last ball that will enhance your problem solving skills ability.

Author Oblivion_007

1 upvote

Measuring Time by Burning Ropes

In this article, we will go through the Measuring Time by Burning ropes Puzzle Question and its solution for better understanding.

Author Komal Shaw

0 upvotes

Dinner Hand Shakes

In this article, we will go through the Dinner Hand Shakes Puzzle Question that will increase your problem solving ability.

Author Komal Shaw

0 upvotes

Color of the Last Ball II

In this article, we will be talking about the Color of the last ball 2 questions along with its solution in detail.

Author Divyansh_4bb5

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Measure Time by Hourglass

In this article, we will discuss a tricky puzzle i.e. Measure time by hourglass with a detailed solution that may blow your mind to some extent, so stay until the end.

Author Divyansh_4bb5

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Make a Statement

In this article, we are going to discuss a very tricky puzzle that may blow your mind to some extent, so stay until the end.

Author Divyansh_4bb5

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In this blog, we will learn about the Bee Travel puzzle problem and how to solve it.

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Prisoners and Poison

In this article, we discuss a famous puzzle, 'prisoner and the poison' to brush up your thinking ability and logical reasoning.

Author Apoorv Dixit

1 upvote

In this article, we will be discussing the puzzle; 3 planes are standing at the same airport, and we have to find the maximum distance traveled by 1 plane with the help of 2 other planes.

Author Aditya Singh

0 upvotes

Next Number EASY

It's a puzzle question based on the number sequence for interview preparations. We have to find the next number from the series given.

Author Aditya Singh

0 upvotes

One Mile on the Globe

In this article, we will be discussing a puzzle question One Mile on the Globe in detail along with its solution approach.

Author Aditya Singh

0 upvotes

Marbles in the Jar

In this article, we will see a very famous puzzle problem asked in many interviews.

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100 People in a Circle

In this article, we will be discussing a famous puzzle, 100 people in a circle with a sword, and also the general solution for the problem where people may vary.

Author Apoorv Dixit

0 upvotes

In this article, we discuss a famous puzzle Fastest Horses in which we need to find the top 3 horses out of 25 horses, with some constraints.

Author Apoorv Dixit

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This article discusses train stations with their solution. We will first understand the problem statement and then will discuss the solution in detail

Author Vaibhav Agarwal

0 upvotes

Cross Bridge II

In this article, we will discuss a famous interview puzzle named the cross-bridge II.

Author Vibhor_376

0 upvotes

Last Palindromic Date

This article will discuss a famous interview puzzle named the last palindromic date that will brush up your palindrome concept and thinking ability skills.

Author Vibhor_376

0 upvotes

This article will brief you on the mathematical puzzle of Fake Note.

Author Urwashi27

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This article will brief you on a mathematical puzzle.

Author Urwashi27

1 upvote

Celebrity Problem MEDIUM

This article will discuss one of the most frequently asked in Google, Apple, Amazon - “The Celebrity Problem”.

Author Ravi Khorwal

6 upvotes

This article will brief you on a mathematical puzzle.

Author Urwashi27

1 upvote

Ratio of Boys and Girls

The ratio of boys and girls puzzle is about finding the ratio of boys and girls in a town, where people stop having a child after a boy is born in the family.

Author Pranay Chauhan

0 upvotes

Logical Puzzles

Logical puzzles mainly refer to the puzzles which are more to the creative or logical side than following mathematics or algorithms. These puzzles will give the same type of answer for the same categorial question no matter how twisted the question may be. You only need to identify the logic behind such puzzles and the question is solved.

Medicine Chest on a Boat

This article gives us the solution to the famous medicine on a boat puzzle that will sharpen your thinking skills.

Author Mohammad Yawar

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Quarters on a Table

This article is to understand quarters on a table puzzle that will brush up your analytical skills.

0 upvotes

Blindfolded Coin Toss

This article is to understand the blindfolded coin toss problem along with its solution in detail.

0 upvotes

Light Switches in the Cellar

This article discusses light switches in the cellar problem with their solution. We will also understand how obvious the answer is, which requires some out-of-the-box thinking.

Author AbhayTrivedi

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Daughters' Ages

This blog will cover the problem of daughters' ages with its solution approach to build your critical thinking skills.

Author devika varshney

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Jelly Beans Jars

This blog will cover a famous interview puzzle of Jelly Beans Jars with a solution approach in detail

Author devika varshney

0 upvotes

In this article, we have extensively discussed the Interview puzzle, genie and hats, which involves logical thinking and critical observation to reach the solution.

Author Mehak Goel

0 upvotes

This blog will discuss the problem statement and the approach to the puzzle The Tribe that will increase your thinking ability skills.

Author Jaskirat Singh Saggu

0 upvotes

Two Pills Each Day

In this article, we have extensively discussed the Interview puzzles Two pills each day that involves logical thinking and observation to solve them.

Author Sacksham

0 upvotes

In this article, we have extensively discussed the Interview puzzle, two numbers, which involves logical thinking and critical observation to reach the solution.

Author Mehak Goel

0 upvotes

Min Elevator Trips

This article discusses min elevator trips with their solution. We will first understand the problem statement and then will discuss the solution in detail.

Author Vaibhav Agarwal

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Puzzle Interview Questions EASY

In this article, we'll answer 15 common puzzle interview questions with explanations of how to approach & solve each one.

Author Sanjana kumari

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In this article, we have extensively discussed the Interview puzzle, Good Processor, which involves logical thinking and observation to solve them.

Author Sacksham

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In this article, we have extensively discussed the Interview puzzle, Helium Balloon, which involves logical thinking and observation to solve.

Author Shivangi mall

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Color of the Bear

This article is to understand the color of the bear puzzle that will enhance your logical ability.

0 upvotes

Place the Numbers

This article is to understand a famous interview puzzle called place the number that will help you increase your logical ability skills.

0 upvotes

Policeman and the Prisoner

In this blog, we will be studying the statement and solution regarding the Prisoner and Policeman Puzzle.

Author Shivam Verma

0 upvotes

MatchStick Problem

In this blog, we will explain the different solutions to the Matchstick problem that includes some tricks to make 3 squares of equal side by moving 3 matchsticks. This puzzle will enhance your thinking ability skills.

Author Shivam Verma

0 upvotes

2 Eggs 100 Floors

This article gives us the solution to the frequently asked interview puzzle, 2 eggs 100 floors that will help you to build up the thinking skills.

Author Mohammad Yawar

1 upvote

Monkey and the Coconut Problem

This article is about the solution to the famous mathematical puzzle i.e. Monkey and the coconut problem. We will be solving this problem using some tricks to find out the number of coconuts are there in the original pile.

Author Mohammad Yawar

0 upvotes

The Knight and the Shortest Path MEDIUM

This article discusses the knight and the shortest path problem with its solution. We will also understand how to get the answer, which requires logical and critical thinking.

Author AbhayTrivedi

0 upvotes

100 Prisoners with Red and Black Hats

100 prisoners with red and black hats is a very crucial interview puzzle that involves critical thinking.

Author Pranay Chauhan

0 upvotes

100 People in a Circle with a Gun EASY

This blog covers the puzzle problem of 100 people in a circle with a gun with two type of solution approach and implementation in C++, Java, and Python.

Author Sneha Mallik

0 upvotes

Missile, Gun and the Robot

This article discusses the missile, gun and the robot problem with its solution. We will also understand how to get the answer, which requires logical and critical thinking.

Author AbhayTrivedi

0 upvotes

Cheryl’s Birthday Puzzle

This article is about the solution to the famous Cheryl’s birthday puzzle where your critical thinking will get sharp.

Author Mohammad Yawar

0 upvotes

Camel and the Banana Puzzle

In this article, we will solve the camel and the banana puzzle including two methods to solve the puzzle that will enhance your logical thinking.

Author Aditya kumar

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Pattern based Puzzles

Pattern Puzzles are the puzzles which are either involve printing a certain pattern with numbers or alphabets or characters. These puzzles may be challenging but are easier as compared to mathematical, algorithmic, or logical puzzles. Such puzzles usually involve printing a rectangle or some other shape with the help of numbers and some other specific condition.

Matrix in Wave Form MEDIUM

This blog will discuss the problem of how to print a matrix in a wave form manner, its approach, and the code in C, C++, Java, and Python programming language.

Author Jaskirat Singh Saggu

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Matrix in Zig-Zag Form MEDIUM

This blog discusses the solution to represent a given matrix in Zig-Zag form using C, C++,Java, and Python language for the implementation.

Author Yashesvinee V

2 upvotes

Palindrome Pattern MEDIUM

This article shall discuss what a palindrome is and various palindrome patterns along with their code implementation in Java.

Author Ankit Kumar

1 upvote

Inverted V using Asterisk Pattern MEDIUM

Description: In this article, we will be making Inverted V using an asterisk pattern, which was asked in many tech companies.

Author RAJESH RUNIWAL

0 upvotes

Hollow Diamond Star Pattern MEDIUM

This article will discuss the hollow diamond star pattern in Java problem with examples, algorithm, code, implementation, and time and space complexity in detail.

Author Ankit Kumar

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Inverted Pant's Style Pattern

This blog covers the inverted pant's style pattern program and the solution in various languages like C, C++, Java, and Python.

Author Hari Sapna Nair

1 upvote

Cross Sign Pattern

In this article, we will be making Cross Sign Pattern, which was asked by many tech companies.

Author RAJESH RUNIWAL

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Butterfly Shape Pattern MEDIUM

In this article, we will be making the Butterfly shape Pattern along with its implementation in Java language.

Author Mohammad Saalim

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Diamond Number Pattern MEDIUM

In this post, we will learn to print a diamond number pattern in several programming languages i.e. in C, C++, Java, and Python.

Author Sanjana Yadav

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Inverted V-shape Number Pattern MEDIUM

In this post, we will learn to print an Inverted V-shape Number pattern in C, C++, Java, and Python programming languages.

Author Sanjana Yadav

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V-Shape Number Pattern MEDIUM

This blog explains the C++ program to print the V-Shape Number Pattern in C, C++, and Python language.

Author Akash Nagpal

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Half Diamond Number Pattern EASY

In this blog, we will learn and code how to Print Half Diamond Number Pattern using C Programming Language.

Author Rushali Patnaik

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Inverted Half Diamond Pattern MEDIUM

This blog explains the C++ program to print the Inverted half-diamond number pattern along with its implementation and time and space complexity.

Author Akash Nagpal

0 upvotes

Hollow Diamond Number Pattern EASY

This blog will help you in printing the hollow diamond number pattern using Java language.

Author Ayushi Poddar

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Fibonacci Half Pyramid

This article discusses the Fibonacci half pyramid pattern problem and its solution in C, C++, Java, and Python.

Author Gaurav Budhiraja

1 upvote

Floyd Triangle Number Pattern

This article discusses the Floyd triangle number pattern problem and its solution in C, C++, Java, and Python.

Author Gaurav Budhiraja

0 upvotes

Matrix in Reverse Spiral Form EASY

This blog will help in printing the reverse spiral form of the matrix along with the implementation in C++ language.

Author Ayushi Poddar

0 upvotes

Rectangles Rectangles include the puzzles that involve printing the rectangle pattern as an output using an asterisk or star. It also includes outputting a rectangle using numbers such as repetitive numbers and using numbers in ascending and descending order.

Pyramid Pyramid covers all the puzzles which give output as the pattern of pyramid whether full, double, or half. It may be made up of numbers, alphabets, or characters in any way or order with any condition.