SSC CGL logical reasoning section has moderate difficulty level with only few surprises. By mastering a few topics, you can easily score 18-20 marks. Logical reasoning syllabus is divided into two halves of general mental ability and non-verbal reasoning.
Questions are rarely asked from non-verbal reasoning section but some topics do come from non-verbal section. The best book for preparation of Logical reasoning is RS aggarwal.
Logical reasoning syllabus is divided into two halves viz. General Mental Ability and Non-Verbal Reasoning. The questions asked in the section will be to test candidates’ aptitude and their intelligence. Let’s look at the sub-topics asked under both topics.
General Mental Ability: | Non- Verbal Reasoning |
Alphabet Test | Paper cutting & folding |
Analogy | Embedded figures |
Arithmetic Reasoning | Figure formation & Analysis |
Blood Relation | Series |
Classification | Cube & Dice |
Coding decoding | Mirror Image |
Distance direction test | Water Image |
Matrix | Pattern Completion |
Logical venn diagram | Counting of figures |
Missing number | - |
Expected number of questions in each topic:
Topic | Number of Questions |
---|---|
Analogy | 6 |
Series | 6-7 |
Odd one out | 5 |
Statement- conclusion | 1 |
Directions | 3 |
Analytical Reasoning | 2 |
Venn- Diagram | 3 |
Word Formation | 3 |
Sentence – inference | 2 |
Visual reasoning | 8 |
Maths Based questions | 7 |
Coding- decoding | 3 |
Matrix based | 1 |
Example: Pick the Odd one Out: Mango, Banana, Apple, Carrot. Ans – Carrot
Book name | Publisher | ISBN |
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A complete guide to Logical Reasoning - 25 Topics | Practice guru | - |
M.B.A. Admission Test | Upkar’s | - |
E.g. Eye:Vision :: Ear: ? Ans – Hear
Book name | Publisher | ISBN |
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Logical and Analytical Reasoning (Useful for All Competitive Exams) Paperback – 2016 | Ramesh Publishing House | 9350127768 |
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning | S Chand | 8121919053 |
Example: The logical order of the words will be: Root, Stem, Branch, Leaves, Fruit.
Book name | Publisher | ISBN |
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Analytical & Logical Reasoning For CAT & Other Management Entrance Tests | Arihant Publications | 9352038541 |
Logical and Analytical Reasoning | Ramesh Publishing House | 9350127768 |
Book name | Publisher | ISBN |
---|---|---|
M.B.A. Admission Test | Upkar Prakashan | 8174821724 |
A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | S Chand Publishing | 9352535316 |
Eg- Relation between bird, parrot, cat have to be represented in form of venn
Book name | Publisher | ISBN |
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Short Tricks and Notes on Logical Reasoning - Venn Diagram | Practice guru | - |
Shortcuts in Reasoning (Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical) for Competitive Exams with 3 eBooks Paperback – Nov 2016 | Disha Publication | 9386146983 |
Book name | Publisher | ISBN |
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Objective General English | S Chand | 8121915317 |
Quick Learning Objective General English | S Chand | 8121922119 |
Book name | Publisher | ISBN |
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SSC Multitasking | Diamond Power Learning | 9351654044 |
SSC Combined Graduate Level Success Series | Kalinjar Publications | 9382732403 |
Book name |
Publisher |
ISBN |
---|---|---|
Short Tricks and Notes on Logical Reasoning - Distance and Direction |
Practice guru |
- |
SSC Combined Graduate Level 2015 |
G.K. Publications Private Limited |
9351445321 |
NCERT class 10 book |
SCERT |
- |
Book Name | Publisher | ISBN |
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M.B.A. Admission Test | Upkar Prakashan | 8174821724 |
A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | S Chand Publishing | 9352535316 |
Book Name | Publisher | ISBN |
---|---|---|
Quick Learning Objective General English | S Chand | 8121922119 |
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | S Chand Publishing | 9352534026 |
Book Name | Publisher | ISBN |
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Magical Book On Puzzle | BSC Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. | 8456221236 |
Puzzle Book A/B/C (Set of 3 Books) | Arihant Publication | 9352038746 |
Book Name | Publisher | ISBN |
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A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | S Chand Publishing | 9352535316 |
Verbal Reasoning | Arihant Publications | 9351769054 |
Book Name | Publisher | ISBN |
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Shortcuts in Reasoning (Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical) for Competitive Exams with 3 eBooks | Disha Publication; First edition | 9386146983 |
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning | S Chand | 8121919053 |
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