I remember a puzzle told by my father’s elder brother during my childhood. I still remember it as it had made deep impact on me. A puzzle which creates interest as well as gives a hint on how to take directions in real life.
A man wants direction to a village. He approaches a point from where two roads diverge. There were two men standing in that place. One was to the core liar from whom you can expect nothing but lies. Another is a true true guy who speaks nothing but truth. The traveler was informed earlier about the qualities of these two men. But he does not know who is a liar and who is a square shooter. He has to ask only one question to only one of them.
What question he will ask?
Find it and tell me. I’ll give it after every one has given the answer.
who is the liar?
thanks vishesh….even i felt to pen down the same…princess,1 more request i wanna tel u tat pls hide prev cmts while puzzling..:-)))
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He should ask, “If I asked the other man which road to take, what would he say?”
The truthful man would tell the truth and say that the liar would direct him down the wrong road. The liar would lie and say that the truthful man would tell him to take the wrong road as well. Therefore he should take opposite road no matter which road he is told to take.
~vishesh~
but this would not provide the answer he needed.
~priya~
welcome priya,
same answer to you too, that question will not provide the answer he needed, that is which direction to take..
One person has given the right answer and I’ve kept it for moderation, will post when everyone has finished their go.
Wish to see you back dear.
yes u ve a point..i ll think on tat way..
sorry if am wrong anywhere…
am eagerly waiting for your answer too..
gud morng!ve a nice day!!
~Deuce Dropper~
You got it. Welcome here..
Perfectly said answer.
~priya~
I’ve published the comment which has the right answer.
I’m glad you are eagerly looking for the answer.
I wish you would come here often. Thanks.