{"id":225626,"date":"2025-08-25T18:25:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T12:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=225626"},"modified":"2025-08-25T18:25:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T12:55:49","slug":"logical-reasoning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/logical-reasoning\/","title":{"rendered":"Logical Reasoning Types, Topics, Tricks, and Tips for Competitive Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/logical-reasoning\/#What_Do_You_Mean_by_the_Term_Logical_Reasoning\" >What Do You Mean by the Term Logical Reasoning?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/logical-reasoning\/#What_Are_the_Various_Forms_of_Logical_Reasoning\" >What Are the Various Forms of Logical Reasoning?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/logical-reasoning\/#Topics_Comes_Under_Verbal_Reasoning\" >Topics Comes Under Verbal Reasoning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/logical-reasoning\/#Topics_Comes_Under_Non-Verbal_Reasoning\" >Topics Comes Under Non-Verbal Reasoning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/logical-reasoning\/#Exams_That_Include_Logical_Reasoning_Questions\" >Exams That Include Logical Reasoning Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/logical-reasoning\/#How_to_Solve_Logical_Reasoning_Questions_Quickly\" >How to Solve Logical Reasoning Questions Quickly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/logical-reasoning\/#What_Details_Should_Aspirants_Keep_in_Mind_While_Solving_Logical_Reasoning_Questions\" >What Details Should Aspirants Keep in Mind While Solving Logical Reasoning Questions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/logical-reasoning\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Logical Reasoning is a key part of Reasoning. In every exam, be it SSC, Banking, Insurance, Railways, Defence Services, or UPSC, questions from topics under logical reasoning are common. Understanding the topic itself will allow aspirants to cover half of the reasoning syllabus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Logical Reasoning is also very popular among aspirants, not because it is easy to solve, but because it is highly scoring. In this blog, we have provided the definition of Logical Reasoning, types of logical reasoning questions, subtopics under logical reasoning, along with the most common exams where questions from this topic are a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_You_Mean_by_the_Term_Logical_Reasoning\"><\/span>What Do You Mean by the Term Logical Reasoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Logical reasoning is all about thinking clearly and solving problems based on given information. It tests your ability to analyze, deduce, and make smart decisions.<br>In exams, it\u2019s a key section that can boost your score if approached smartly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take Your Next Logical Reasoning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/test-series\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Test Series<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Various_Forms_of_Logical_Reasoning\"><\/span>What Are the Various Forms of Logical Reasoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Logical Reasoning are mainly of two main type verbal and non-verbal. Both test your thinking but in slightly different ways verbal focuses on logic with words, whereas non-verbal on visualization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Verbal Reasoning:<\/strong> Deals with words, letters, and numbers. Examples: Syllogisms, blood relations, coding-decoding.<\/li><li><strong>Non-Verbal Reasoning:<\/strong> Deals with shapes, patterns, and figures. Examples: Series of figures, cubes, mirror images.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sbi-clerk-mock-test\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt a Free SBI Clerk Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Topics_Comes_Under_Verbal_Reasoning\"><\/span>Topics Comes Under Verbal Reasoning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Topics that come under verbal reasoning are about spotting patterns and drawing conclusions. Common verbal reasoning topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/alphanumeric-series\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alphanumeric Series<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/syllogism-tricks\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Syllogisms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/blood-relation-reasoning-questions\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blood Relations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/coding-decoding\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coding-Decoding<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/distance-and-direction-reasoning\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Direction Sense &amp; Distance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/statement-conclusion\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statement &amp; Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li>Cause &amp; Effect<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/calendar-reasoning\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calendar Reasoning<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/clock-reasoning\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clock Reasoning<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Get to know the detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/bank-exam-syllabus\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bank Exam Syllabus<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Topics_Comes_Under_Non-Verbal_Reasoning\"><\/span>Topics Comes Under Non-Verbal Reasoning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Topics that come under verbal reasoning are about identifying patterns and thinking in 3D. Non-verbal reasoning is more visual. Key topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/counting-figure-reasoning\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Series of Figures<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/paper-folding-and-cutting\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paper Folding \/ Cutting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/mirror-image-reasoning\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mirror &amp; Water Images<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cube-cuboid-and-dice-reasoning\/?ref=contac-acb\">Cubes &amp; Dice<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/counting-figure-reasoning\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Embedded Figures<\/a><\/li><li>Figure Classification &amp; Odd One Out<\/li><li>Pattern Completion<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-reasoning-questions-for-ibps-rrb\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">100 Reasoning Questions with Solution<\/a> for IBPS RRB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exams_That_Include_Logical_Reasoning_Questions\"><\/span>Exams That Include Logical Reasoning Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Logical reasoning questions were being asked in most competitive exams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Banking:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sbi-po\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SBI PO<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sbi-clerk\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SBI Clerk<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS PO<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-clerk\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS Clerk<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI Grade B<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Staff Selection Commission:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-chsl\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CHSL<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-je\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC JE<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Railways:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/railway-rrb-ntpc\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/railways-rrb-group-d\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Group D<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Insurance:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/lic-aao\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LIC AAO<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/nicl-ao\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NICL AO<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Other Govt Exams:<\/strong> UPSC, State PSC, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/nabard-grade-a-b\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NABARD<\/a>, Defence exams<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upcoming-government-exams\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What are the Upcoming Government Exams<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Solve_Logical_Reasoning_Questions_Quickly\"><\/span>How to Solve Logical Reasoning Questions Quickly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To solve reasoning questions quickly must follow the below mentioned tricks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Understand the Question First:<\/strong> Don\u2019t rush; read carefully.<\/li><li><strong>Identify Patterns:<\/strong> Look for sequences, repetitions, or rules.<\/li><li><strong>Use Shortcuts:<\/strong> Learn tricks for series, coding-decoding, directions, and blood relations.<\/li><li><strong>Skip and Return:<\/strong> Don\u2019t waste time on tough questions attempt easier ones first.<\/li><li><strong>Practice Daily:<\/strong> Even 20\u201330 minutes daily improves speed drastically.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt a Free SSC CGL Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Details_Should_Aspirants_Keep_in_Mind_While_Solving_Logical_Reasoning_Questions\"><\/span>What Details Should Aspirants Keep in Mind While Solving Logical Reasoning Questions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While solving reasoning questions, aspirants must pay attention to certain details in the question. If missed, the entire question can be answered incorrectly, causing aspirants not only to lose marks but also to panic, which can further reduce their score. The details to be avoided while solving logical questions are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Misreading Questions:<\/strong> Small words like \u201cnot\u201d or \u201cexcept\u201d can change the meaning.<\/li><li><strong>Skipping Steps:<\/strong> Jumping to answers without proper reasoning often leads to mistakes.<\/li><li><strong>Overcomplicating Problems:<\/strong> Keep it simple draw diagrams for clarity.<\/li><li><strong>Less Practice:<\/strong> Logical reasoning improves with practice; ignoring it can cost marks.<\/li><li><strong>Poor Time Management:<\/strong> Spending too long on one question affects the entire section.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Aspirants, as of now, you have an idea about how to solve and practice Logical Reasoning questions. You can also join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/courses\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oliveboard courses<\/a> and learn from expert faculties before applying for the next competitive exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755870513209\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. Is logical reasoning easy or tough?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It depends on practice; regular practice makes it one of the most scoring sections.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755870514049\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. How can I improve my speed in logical reasoning?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">By practicing daily, learning shortcuts, and solving mock tests regularly.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755870514598\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. What are the main types of logical reasoning questions?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The main types are Verbal Reasoning (syllogisms, coding-decoding, blood relations) and Non-Verbal Reasoning (series of figures, cubes, mirror images).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755870515317\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. What common mistakes should aspirants avoid in logical reasoning?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Avoid misreading questions, skipping steps, overcomplicating problems, poor time management, and lack of practice.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755870516543\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. 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