Analytical Reasoning for RRB JE

Analytical Reasoning for RRB JE

Analytical reasoning can be defined as finding out the right inference or insights from a set of statements using mathematical concepts. Usually, analytical reasoning questions for RRB JE are statement based. Therefore, candidates can easily master the analytical reasoning concepts. With a proper practice, aspirants can attempt analytical reasoning questions in the RRB JE exam easily and score well in them as well.

Since analytical reasoning is an easy topic candidates do not pay much attention to it. But aspirants should consider the fact that at least two to three questions come from analytical reasoning in the RRB JE exam. This could make a significant impact on the score of aspirants and also help you go to the next stage of RRB JE selection process.

Analytical Reasoning Syllabus For RRB JE

Aspirants preparing for RRB JE should strengthen their analytical reasoning topics. Going through RRB JE syllabus to be aware of important topics if of utmost importance. In the table below the important analytical reasoning topics for the RRB JE exam have been mentioned.

Important Analytical Reasoning Topics

Statements and Arguments

Syllogism

Cause & Effect

Statement and Conclusion

Tricks to Solve Analytical Reasoning In RRB JE Exam

Candidates preparing for the RRB JE exam and practising to solve Analytical Reasoning questions with a generalized method then they should consider the fact that RRB JE is a competitive exam where in minimal time candidates have to solve Analytical Reasoning Questions. Here are some tricks to solve Analytical Reasoning Questions for the RRB JE exam.

• Make a picture of the information in mind.
• Mark keywords from questions.
• Try to derive an inference before answering.
• Sometimes you can adopt a reverse answering mechanism.
• Make use of the elimination method.

Analytical Reasoning Questions for RRB JE exam

A simple analytical reasoning question for the RRB JE exam is illustrated below to give students good hands of practice. These questions will also boost morale for RRB JE exam preparation.

1. Select the mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right of the figure.

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Answer: C

Solution:

In a plane mirror, a mirror image is a reflected duplication of an object that appears almost identical, but it is reversed in the direction perpendicular to the mirror surface. As an optical effect it results from reflection of substances such as a mirror or water. 

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

2. If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then which of the answer figure is the correct image of the given figure?

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Answer: A

Solution: The mirror image will be:

Hence, option A is the correct answer.

3. Choose the option that would follow next in the given figure series.

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Answer: D

Solution:

After carefully observing the figures given in the question, it is very clear that the answer figure(D) will be the next figure.

Logic:

whole figure rotates 90 degree right in each step.

Hence, option D is the correct answer.

4. How many triangles are there in the given figure?

1. 11
2.  17
3. 15
4. 16

Answer: D

Solution: There are 16 triangles in all; ADK, ADE, DKE, CJI, MJI, AKL, AEF, ADF, BMC, MIH, HMJ, BLM, LFG, BGH, LAB, CJM
Hence option D is the correct answer.

5. A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened?

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3. 
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Answer: C

Solution: As it is punched in a book-folding manner and then again it gets punched. So, when we open it up there will be figure as shown in option(c).

Hence option(c) is correct.

6. A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened?

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2. 
3. 
4. 

Answer: C

Solution: 
Hence, option C is the correct response.

7. Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?

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Answer: C

Solution: After observing the given diagram carefully, option figure C will complete the given pattern.

Hence, option C is the correct response.

8. Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?

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3. 
4. 

Answer : D

Solution: After observation the given question figure, it is clear that, answer figure (D) will be complete the given pattern.

Hence, option D is correct.

9. Which of the following options will give the mirror image of the given figure when a mirror is placed along MN?

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2. 
3. 
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Answer: B

Solution: The mirror image will be:

Hence, the correct option is B.

10. In the given Venn diagram, the ‘rectangle’ represents ‘travelers who like to travel by plane’, the ‘circle’ represents ‘travelers who like to travel by bus’, and the ‘triangle’ represents travelers who like to travel by train’. The numbers given in the diagram represents the number of travelers in that particular category.

How many travelers like to travel either by train or plane but NOT by bus?

1. 36
2. 27
3. 30
4. 29

Answer: C

Solution: Travelers who travel by three modes of transport is shown below in the Venn diagram:

So, travelers like to travel either by train or plane but NOT by bus = 11 + 6 + 13 = 30.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

Best Analytical Reasoning Books for RRB JE

In the table below some of the best RRB JE books candidates can refer to learn and practice analytical reasoning are provided. Aspirants can easily find these books in the market. These RRB JE books for Analytical Reasoning can be the key to your success in exam if you use them efficiently.

Books	Author/Publication
Analytical Reasoning	M.K. Pandey
A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical	BS Sijwali & Indu Sijwali
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	Peeyush Bhardwaj

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