How to Prepare Reasoning Ability for IBPS RRB Office Assistant 2019 Prelims?

In IBPS RRB Office Assistant Prelims 2019 Exam, there will be two sections- Quantitative Ability and Reasoning Ability Sections. It will be mandatory to clear Prelims exam to become eligible to appear in IBPS RRB Office Assistant Mains 2019 Exam. Therefore, it is important to understand the importance of these two sections. In this article, we will primarily discuss the important tips to prepare Reasoning Ability Section for IBPS RRB Office Assistant 2019.

Before beginning the exam preparations, the students are advised to go through the syllabus and exam pattern of Prelims Exam properly. To prioritize important topics, we should first scrutinize previous year papers to understand the divisibility of marks topic-wise. The topics to be prepared thoroughly are Puzzles (10 to 12 questions), Seating Arrangements, Inequality, Syllogism (all 5 to 7 questions), Blood Relationship, Direction Sense (3 to 5 questions), and Miscellaneous topics (8 to 10 questions). As number of applicants are increasing every year, the level of competition and cut-off marks are likely to be increased this year. Likewise, the difficulty levels of questions will also be higher, as compared to previous year. Therefore, the students should work hard on basics and should organize a proper preparation strategy for this section.

 Let us discuss important topics in detail: -

1. Puzzles and Seating Arrangement

From examination point of view, these topics are very important and so we should be prepared thoroughly. The questions based on Seating Arrangements can be classified into three types- Linear Arrangement, Circular Arrangement and Square/Rectangle Arrangement. The students should use their imagination for these questions and should try to understand the nature of problem and then try to solve it. The questions based on Puzzles are the most complex and so students should try to understand the language of the question properly through IBPS RRB Coaching  Institute in Chennai. There might be probability that questions asked are based on many concepts and so try to solve it accurately. The questions are time-consuming and are complicated and so students should work hard on basics.

2. Syllogism

It tests the logical ability of students. The questions are asked in the form of statements and there are four main cases which are – All, No, Some, Some Not. The possibility questions, negative statement questions and general questions are based on these four cases. The students are advised to follow Venn diagram strategy in solving questions based on Syllogism. For getting proficient in it, students should practice new type of Syllogism questions where conclusions are given in the question and statements are given in the answer. It will be of great help in exams.

3. Inequality

It is easier topic and also very scoring. The questions are based on five cases which are- Greater than, Less than, Greater than or equal to, less than or equal to, Equal. The students should understand the question first and then try to apply concepts of 5 topics in solving questions.

4. Coding-Decoding

In this topic, the students should be able to identify the type of code and coding trick used in on the word. It will help them in identifying the whole coding pattern of the question. The questions asked in exam are generally are –coding based on alphabet (letter to letter, jumbling of letters, letter to number, mixed coding (alphabets+ digits, numbers + symbols)), substitution,  coding consisting of a group of words etc.

5. Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Order and Ranking

The questions based on Blood Relations are frequently asked. The questions can be classified are based on dialogues or conversation, puzzles or symbols. The students should learn the basics of understanding every blood relationship and then try to apply logics in understanding the problem. The questions on Direction Sense require you to understand the basics of concepts like type of directions, joint directions, and rules for distance and directions. Do apply the basics of concepts in solving questions. In questions based on order and ranking, the students should try to understand position or rank of person from left-right/top-bottom/row-class, rank/position or total number of persons to be calculated. The students should try to understand the language of questions and then try to apply basics to solve questions.

For better results, download Android App or join online coaching classes to have interacting learning at your place. The Reasoning Ability tests your mental strength and logical abilities which can be enhanced by regular practicing of problems. In revision stages, do practice maximum online mock tests as there is little time left for exam. Do work hard on speed of answering and accuracy to make chances brighter in qualifying IBPS RRB Office Assistant Prelims Exam 2019.

All the Best!!!

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