Logical And Analytical Reasoning Useful For All Competitive Exams

This comprehensive book has mainly and deliberately been designed to cater to the longfelt needs of the students studying in college and universities, including the prospective candidates for competitive exams.

Numerous examinations for government vacancies put extra weight on segments that test an aspirant’s verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills. More an aspirant is proficient in this subject, the more he/she will be able to think out-of-the-box and apply knowledge to real-time problems. This book is a one-stop solution for the reasoning section that appears in the majority of competitive examinations, such as Bank PO/ Clerk - IBPS, SBI, RBI, SSC-CGL , UPSC, LIC (AAO) and Railways (RRB), etc. Features: Useful for all vacancy based examinations Over 2500 questions for practice Includes questions from last 23 years’ various papers Provides 3 mock tests to examine exam readiness Table of Contents: Section 1: Verbal Reasoning Chapter 1) Statement and Assumptions Chapter 2) Statement and Conclusion Chapter 3) Statement and Argument Chapter 4) Course of Action Chapter 5) Inference Chapter 6) Cause and Effect Chapter 7) Theme Detection Section 2: Non Verbal Reasoning Chapter 1) Series (Type 1) Chapter 2) Series (Type 2) Chapter 3) Figure Formation from Parts Chapter 4) Analogy Chapter 5) Classification Chapter 6) Figure Matrix Chapter 7) Mirror Images Section 3: Analytical Reasoning Chapter 1) Linear Arrangement Chapter 2) Circular Arrangement Chapter 3) Tabular Arrangement Chapter 4) Group Formation Chapter 5) Analogy Chapter 6) Decision Making Chapter 7) Classification Chapter 8) Symbol Based Questions Chapter 9) Arithmetic Reasoning Chapter 10) Series Chapter 11) Problems on Ages Chapter 12) Coding Decoding Chapter 13) Blood Relations Chapter 14) Syllogism Chapter 15) Input Output Chapter 16) Direction Sense Chapter 17) Ranking Tests Chapter 18) Cubes and Dice Chapter 19) Clocks and Calendar Chapter 20) Situation Reaction Test Chapter 21) Alphabet Test Chapter 22) Logical Sequence of Words Section 4: Mock Tests

Reasoning which is a equally weighed section in many competitive examinations tests the thinking power and mind applicability skills of the candidates. The questions of reasoning asked in various competitive examinations are not easy to solve without having enough practice. The Hand on Guide to Analytical Reasoning & Logical Reasoning will help aspirants master the ‘Tricks of the Trade’ as it covers analytical reasoning and logical reasoning comprehensively. This book has been divided into two Sections – Analytical Reasoning and Logical Reasoning each sub-divided into number of chapters with different types of questions of multiple patterns asked in various exams. The Analytical Reasoning section covers Seating Arrangement, Complex Arrangement, Ranking & Time Sequence Test, Blood Relations, Direction Sense Test, Conditions & Grouping and Simple & Coded Inequality whereas the Logical Reasoning section covers Syllogism, Statement & Assumptions, Statement & Arguments, Passage & Conclusion, Statement & Course of Action, Decision Making, Assertion & Reason, Cause & Effect and Input-Output. Ample numbers of solved problems have been covered in each chapter followed by practice exercises at the end to help aspirants revised and practice the concepts discussed in each chapter. Also the book contains previous years’ solved questions of different competitive examinations like CAT, MAT, CMAT, Bank (PO/Clerk), UPSC, SSC and other state PSC Exams, etc to help aspirants get an insight into the types of reasoning questions asked. The book will be highly useful for aspirants preparing for Management (CAT, XAT, CMAT, IIFT, SNAP & other), Bank (PO & Clerk), SSC (CGL/CPO), UPSC & other state PSC Exams, etc. As the book covers Logical and Analytical Reasoning both in detail with ample number of solved problems, it for sure will help aspirants prepare both the types in a thorough manner and will act as a hand on guide to analytical reasoning & logical reasoning.

Reasoning enhances the logical thinking skills. It determines one’s aptitude which is why many competitive examinations ask questions from it. Be it, banking, SSC, railway, IAS/PCS, or any other government recruitment exams, candidates have to score better in Reasoning Test which is a hard nut to crack for many. How to Crack Test of Reasoning is a perfect study resource to learn the problem solving skills of reasoning to make a proper preparation for the competitive examinations. It has been revised carefully according to the latest examination pattern and is divided into key chapters of Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. It facilitates a complete coverage of the theory followed by exercises graded into base level and expert level for self-evaluation. Each chapter covers the latest exam questions. Also, it carries more than 2500 objective questions as a whole to boost the preparation level. Written in an easy to read manner and incorporated with complete study material, it is an amazing book to climb the ladder of success in your forthcoming competitive exams. TOC Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning

Reasoning is equally weighed section in any competitive examination. Reasoning tests the thinking power and mind applicability skills of the candidates. The questions on reasoning asked in various competitive examinations are not easy to solve without having enough practice. Verbal & Analytical Reasoning will help candidates master the ‘Tricks of the Trade’ as it covers verbal and analytical reasoning very much comprehensively. This book has been divided into two Sections – Verbal Reasoning and Analytical Reasoning each sub-divided into number of chapters with different types of questions of multiple patterns asked in various exams. The Verbal Reasoning section has been divided into 21 chapters covering Analogy, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Logical Arrangement of Words, Mathematical Operation, Venn Diagram, Clocks, Calendar, Decision Making, Input-Output, Puzzles, Data Sufficiency, etc whereas the Analytical Reasoning section has been divided into eight chapters covering Statement & Arguments, Statement & Assumptions, Course of Action, Passage & Conclusions, Cause & Effects, Syllogism, etc. Ample number of solved problems have been covered in each chapter followed by practice exercises at the end to help aspirants practice the concepts discussed in each chapter. Also the book contains previous years’ solved questions of different competitive examinations like CAT, XAT, UPSC, SSC, etc to help aspirants get an insight into the types of reasoning questions asked. The book will be highly useful for aspirants preparing for Management (CAT, XAT, CMAT, IIFT, SNAP & other), Bank (PO & Clerk), SSC (CGL, 10+2, Steno, FCI, CPO & Multitasking), LIC (AAO & ADO), CLAT, RRB, UPSC and other state PSC Exams. As the book covers Verbal and Analytical Reasoning both in detail with ample number of solved problems, it for sure will help aspirants prepare both the types in a thorough manner and score high in the upcoming competitive & recruitment exams.

Reasoning is equally weighed section in any competitive examination. Reasoning tests the thinking power and mind applicability skills of the candidates. The questions on reasoning asked in various competitive examinations are not easy to solve without having enough practice. The revised edition of A New Approach to Reasoning will help candidates master the ‘Tricks of the Trade’ as it covers all the three types of reasoning very much comprehensively. This book has been divided into 3 Sections – Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning each sub-divided into number of chapters with different types of questions of multiple patterns asked in various exams. The Verbal Reasoning section covers Analogy, Clocks, Calendar, Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Classification, Number Series, Letter Series, Blood Relations, Clerical Aptitude, etc. whereas, the Analytical Reasoning section covers Statement & Arguments, Statement & Assumptions, Course of Action, Cause & Effects, Syllogism, etc. The Non-Verbal Reasoning section covers Analogy, Classification, Completion of Figures, Cubes, Paper Folding, Mirror Image, Water Image, Figure Matrix, etc. Two Leveled Exercises have been given for practice. More than 2000 Previous Years’ Questions of different competitive examinations including MAT and other MBA entrances, Bank PO, Clerk, SSC, LIC, RBI, RRB, B.Ed. etc along with their authentic and detailed solutions have been covered in the exercises. The ample number of previous years’ questions will help the candidates get an insight into the trends and types of questions asked in the test of reasoning in various competitive and recruitment examinations.

The thoroughly revised & updated 2nd edition of Disha's Bestseller book 'Shortcuts in Reasoning (Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical) will help aspirants in learning the various tips and tricks required to crack the Reasoning section of the various Competitive Exams. The book emphasizes on the short-cut methods through which one can solve any problem before time. Thus, the book not only enhances your efficiency but also helps you to master the subject. Each chapter covers theory involving shortcut approaches and formula followed by Solved Examples which depicts the use of the shortcuts. The book is further supported by a Practice Exercise with 300+ MCQs with detailed Solutions The book has been divided into 30 Chapters covering all types of Reasoning - Verbal, Non-Verbal, Analytical & Critical. The book will prove to be an asset for all competitive examinations like UPSC(IAS Prelim), Banking, CLAT, SSC, Insurance, Railway Recruitment Board Examinations, CBI, MBA, Sub-Inspectors of Police, CPO and various other competitive examinations.