To score good marks in General Intelligence and Reasoning, candidates should practice the section-wise important topics. Here are few RRB NTPC important topics for General Intelligence and Reasoning.
The General Intelligence and Reasoning section tests a candidate’s ability to think logically. From this section, a total of 30 questions are asked. Questions in this section are asked from Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation. To score high marks, candidates must practice section-wise important topics. Besides, candidates must practice previous years’ question papers and attempt mock tests.
In this article, we have provided important topics for RRB NTPC General Intelligence and Reasoning section. Candidates must prepare these topics to ace this section in RRB NTPC exam.
RRB NTPC 2020: Important topics for General Intelligence and Reasoning
Candidates can check below the important topics for RRB NTPC General Intelligence and Reasoning section.
| Topic | Sub-topics |
|---|---|
| Series |
Analogy |
| Odd pair |
|
| Classification |
|
| Missing characters |
|
| Coding-Decoding |
Coding-Decoding |
| Symbols |
|
| Mathematical Operations |
|
| Arrangement |
Seating Arrangement |
| Blood Relations |
|
| Ranking |
|
| Puzzles |
|
| Direction Sense |
|
| Logic |
Syllogism |
| Venn Diagrams |
|
| Statement-Assumption, Statement-Conclusion, Statement-Courses of Action |
|
| Data Sufficiency, Decision Making |
|
| Miscellaneous |
Clock |
| Calendar |
|
| Non-Verbal |
Cube and Dices |
| Sequence of Figures |
|
| Matrix |
|
| Mirrors and Water Reflection |
|
| Configuration, Fitting Pieces, Odd Pieces, etc. |
The above-mentioned topics are explained below in detail.
Coding-Decoding
Such type of questions basically demands the candidate’s ability to decipher the code language. Questions are asked in a word and a coded form of the word. Candidates are required to decode the logic behind the coding to find the answer.
Seating Arrangement
This is the most important topic in the Logical Reasoning section. Usually, circular-based, floor-based, linear-based Seating Arrangement questions are asked. The topics covered under this segment are Blood Relations, Puzzles, and Direction Sense.
Logic-based
To solve such type of questions, candidates will require logical and critical thinking. Candidates are advised to draw Venn Diagram to avoid confusion.
Non-verbal
Questions from these topics cover Pictorial Analogies, Symbol Series, Symbolic Operations, Spatial Relations, Space Visualizations, Spatial Reasoning, etc.
Tips to crack RRB NTPC General Intelligence and Reasoning section
Candidates can check below RRB NTPC preparation tips for General Intelligence and Reasoning.
- Sharpen your logical and analytical skills
- Build command over concepts. Candidates should focus on both verbal and non-verbal type of concepts
- Practice as much previous question papers as you can
- Follow a proper strategy and a time table
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