RRB NTPC CBT 2 – Important Topics for General Intelligence and Reasoning

Important Topics for General Intelligence and Reasoning: RRB NTPC CBT 2 will be conducted from 12-17 June 2022 across India for levels 2,3 and 5 posts. Students are already in the advanced stages of their preparation. For scoring more marks in competitive exams, it is essential to get an idea of the most important topics that can be asked in the exam.

Therefore, in this blog, we are going to discuss the most important topics of General Intelligence and Reasoning for RRB NTPC CBT 2.

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Important Topics for General Intelligence and Reasoning – RRB NTPC CBT 2

The questions asked in the general intelligence and reasoning section test a candidate’s logical skills. In RRB NTPC CBT 2 the section on general intelligence and reasoning contains 35 questions.

The most important reasoning topics for RRB NTPC CBT-2 are:

• Coding-Decoding
• Mirror Images
• Number and Alphabetical Series
• Seating Arrangement Puzzles
• Mathematical Operations based on BODMAS
• Blood Relations
• Cubes and Dices
• Classification and Analogy
• Clock and Calendar Problems

Also Read: RRB NTPC Syllabus

In this section, we will be looking at the topics which can help the candidate in scoring more marks in the RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam.

Coding-Decoding

The topic of coding-decoding is an all-time favourite in competitive exams and are asked to test the candidate’s ability to decipher the code and solve the question. The various types of coding-decoding questions can be in the form of symbols, alphabets, numbers, and mathematical operations.

Candidates can expect to get around 4-5 questions based on coding-decoding in the exam. The sooner you are able to grasp the code the more easily you can solve the question. It is suggested to take sectional as well as topic-wise mock tests to score more marks.

Also Read: Important Mathematics Topics for RRB NTPC CBT 2

Sample Question

In a certain code language ‘CLUB’ is written as ‘XOFY’, ‘NOT’ is written as ‘MLG’, Then how will ‘PUNCTUAL’ be written in that code language?

a. KFMXGFZO

b. KFMGXZFO

c. KFMXGFOZ

d. KFMGZFO

Answer: a

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Number and Alphabetical Series

This topic is another popular topic and students can expect around 3-4 questions from this topic. The questions are mostly based on finding missing alphabet and numbers based on certain logic in the question.

The key to solving such questions is to identify the logic behind such questions and once you get an idea the question can be solved easily.

Also Read: Number Series Questions for RRB NTPC CBT 2

Seating Arrangement/Puzzles

The topic of puzzles is another most frequently asked topic in RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam. The question are based on seating arrangement ( circular, linear, square etc). Candidates need to establish the relation between the various factors and solve the questions.

It is expected that around 4-5 questions can be on this topic.

Sample Question

Study the information given below carefully and then answer the following questions:

Eight friends, namely, Kashish, Anamika, Amrita, Akansha, Trina, Yuvika, Vanshika and Disha are sitting around a circular table and each of them is facing the centre. 

• Kashish is second to the right of Trina who is the neighbour of Amrita and Vanshika
• Akansha is not the neighbour of Kashish
• Vanshika is the neighbour of Yuvika
• Anamika is not between Akansha and Disha
• Disha is not between Yuvika and Akansha
• Disha is not an immediate neighbour of Kashish

How many people sit between Disha and Vanshika (counted anti-clockwise)?

(a) One

(b) Two

(c) Five

(d) Three

Answer: b

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Blood Relations

The questions on blood relations are asked to test the logical thinking ability of candidates. In such questions, one has to solve the question by establishing the relation between the persons involved in the question.

There can be around 3-4 questions from this topic in the exam.

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Sample Question

Pointing to Rajiv, Shilpa said, “His mother’s brother is the father of my son Ashwin”. How is Rajiv related to Shilpa?

A. Nephew

B. Niece

C. Niece Sister-in-law

D. Aunt

Answer: a

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Logical Reasoning

This topic of reasoning consists of topics like syllogism, statement and conclusion, statement and assumption, Venn diagrams, decision making, data sufficiency etc. Candidates can expect around 8-9 questions from logical reasoning topics.

For scoring more marks from this section, it is necessary to have a regular practice and take mock tests.

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Classification/Odd One Out

Questions from this topic involve identifying an item that is different from the rest of the items. These are easy and candidates can score marks easily.

Around 3-4 questions can be expected from this topic.

Sample Question

a. Swan

b. Chicken

c. Crocodile

d. Frog

Answer: b

Explanation: Chicken does not live in the water, all others live in the water

Also Read: Important Mathematics Topics for RRB NTPC CBT 2

Clock & Calendar Problems

These are unusual questions that can come in the exam. The questions will be based on finding the clock angle, the date on the calendar etc.

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Sample Question

A clock shows 7 o’clock in the morning. By how much angle will the hour’s hand rotate when the clock shows 9 o’clock in the morning.

a) 40 degress

b) 45 degress

c) 60 degress

d) 90 degress

Answer: c

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Other Important Topics

Some other topics from which questions can be asked are cubes and dice. Around 2-3 questions can be expected.

Also Read: Tricks to solve Cubes and Dice Problems

Conclusion

That was all about the important topics for general intelligence and reasoning for RRB NTPC CBT 2. We hope it will help the candidates to prepare in the best way possible. For more updates, stay connected to Oliveboard.