Reasoning Notes for Bank Exams 2024 – New Syllabus for Bank Exams PDF

Reasoning ability is an important component of banking exams as it evaluates the candidate's logical thinking, problem-solving skills and ability to interpret data accurately. Since banking roles often involve making decisions based on complex data, strong reasoning abilities are essential for success.

Important Reasoning Topics for Bank Prelims Exam

Let us discuss the important Reasoning topics asked in IBPS PO, IBPS RRB PO and SBI PO exams and get a clear idea about the topics from where most questions are asked and prepare smartly for bank exams.

Topics	IBPS PO No. of Questions	IBPS RRB PO No of Questions	SBI PO No of Questions
Puzzles and Seating Arrangement	20	20	19
Coding Decoding	5	5	3
Blood Relations	3	3	4
Inequality	5	4	3
Miscellaneous (Pair Based Question, alphabetical Question)	2	8	6
Total	35	40	35

Important Reasoning Topics for Bank Mains Exam

We are discussing the important Reasoning topics of IBPS PO, IBPS RRB PO and SBI PO Mains Exam, after qualifying the preliminary exam, students need a proper strategy to crack the mains exam, so we are providing you the Important Reasoning Topics. Providing topics. Are here to give information about. Reasoning topics are asked in the main exam so that you can prepare accordingly.

Topic	IBPS PO Mains	IBPS RRB Mains	SBI PO Mains
Seating Arrangement and Puzzles	25	16	20
Direction Sense with Coding Decoding	3	05	06
Blood Relation	2	–
Inequality	2	05	–
Logical Reasoning	5	03	–
Alphabet Series	1	01	–
Machine Input Output (coding based with 3 steps)	4	05	05
Machine Input Output with 4 steps	3	–	05
Others	–	05	9
Total	45	40	45

Some key points and topics that are often covered in reasoning sections of banking exams:

Verbal Reasoning:

I. Analogy
II. Classification
III. Series completion
IV. Blood relations
V. Coding-decoding
VI. Puzzle tests
VII. Logical Venn diagrams
VIII. Alphabet test
IX. Direction sense test
X. Logical sequence of words
XI. Data sufficiency
XII. Assertion and reasoning

Non-Verbal Reasoning:

I. Series
II. Analogy
III. Classification
IV. Analytical reasoning
V. Mirror images
VI. Water images
VII. Embedded figures
VIII. Completion of incomplete pattern
IX. Figure matrix
X. Paper folding
XI. Paper cutting
XII. Rule detection

Logical Reasoning:

I. Syllogism
II. Statement and assumptions
III. Statement and arguments
IV. Statement and courses of action
V. Statement and conclusions
VI. Deriving conclusions from passages
VII. Cause and effect reasoning
VIII. Analytical reasoning

Quantitative Reasoning:

I. Number series
II. Simplification and approximation
III. Quadratic equations
IV. Data interpretation (Tables, Pie charts, Bar graphs, Line charts, etc.)
V. Data sufficiency
VI. Percentage
VII. Profit and loss
VIII. Simple and compound interest
IX. Time, speed, and distance
X. Time and work
XI. Probability
XII. Permutation and combination
XIII. Ratio and proportion
XIV. Average
XV. Age-based problems

Critical Reasoning:

I. Strengthening and weakening arguments
II. Assumption-conclusion
III. Inference-based questions
IV. Evaluating arguments
V. Paradox questions

General Tips:

I. Read the questions carefully and understand what is being asked.
II. Practice mental calculations to save time during the exam.
III. Eliminate options systematically, especially in multiple-choice questions.
IV. Focus on accuracy rather than attempting a large number of questions.
V. Develop strategies for different types of reasoning questions.

Practice and Time Management:

I. Regular practice is essential for reasoning as it helps in enhancing problem-solving abilities and speed.
II. Time management is crucial during the exam. Candidates should learn to allocate time wisely to each section and question.

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Previous Year Papers and Mock Tests:

Solving previous year papers and taking mock tests help in understanding the exam pattern and types of questions asked. It also aids in identifying strengths and weaknesses.

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