{"id":247739,"date":"2026-07-21T11:53:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T06:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=247739"},"modified":"2026-07-21T11:53:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T06:23:50","slug":"ssc-reasoning-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-reasoning-book\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC Reasoning Book, Best Books, Topics and Preparation Strategy"},"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 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-reasoning-book\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/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\/ssc-reasoning-book\/#SSC_Reasoning_Book\" >SSC Reasoning Book<\/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\/ssc-reasoning-book\/#Why_is_SSC_Reasoning_Books_important\" >Why is SSC Reasoning Books important?<\/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\/ssc-reasoning-book\/#Which_Topics_should_an_SSC_Reasoning_Book_Cover\" >Which Topics should an SSC Reasoning Book Cover?<\/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\/ssc-reasoning-book\/#How_should_you_choose_the_best_SSC_Reasoning_Book\" >How should you choose the best SSC Reasoning Book?<\/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\/ssc-reasoning-book\/#Which_type_of_SSC_Reasoning_Book_is_best_for_Beginners\" >Which type of SSC Reasoning Book is best for Beginners?<\/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\/ssc-reasoning-book\/#Are_Previous-Year_Reasoning_Books_enough_for_SSC_Exams\" >Are Previous-Year Reasoning Books enough for SSC Exams?<\/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\/ssc-reasoning-book\/#Can_one_SSC_Reasoning_Book_cover_all_SSC_exams\" >Can one SSC Reasoning Book cover all SSC exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-reasoning-book\/#Which_SSC_Reasoning_Book_should_you_buy\" >Which SSC Reasoning Book should you buy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-reasoning-book\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-ai-summarize yoast-ai-summarize\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list yoast-ai-summarize-list\">\n<li>An SSC Reasoning Book is crucial for understanding concepts and improving exam performance in SSC examinations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a book that covers relevant topics, includes clear explanations, and offers previous-year questions for better preparation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beginner candidates should start with concept-based books, while experienced candidates may prefer previous-year question books.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One comprehensive SSC Reasoning Book can cover multiple exams, but candidates should practice specific past papers for each exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular practice and the right resources help candidates to improve speed and accuracy in reasoning sections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Reasoning is one of the most scoring sections in SSC examinations such as SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, GD and Selection Post. A suitable <strong>SSC Reasoning Book<\/strong> can help candidates understand concepts, practise different question types and improve speed and accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should not choose a book only because it contains a large number of questions. The right book should explain concepts clearly, cover the relevant syllabus and include sufficient previous-year questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-reasoning-book\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_Reasoning_Book\"><\/span>SSC Reasoning Book<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An SSC Reasoning Book is a study resource designed for the General Intelligence and Reasoning section of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-exams\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC Exams<\/a>. It generally includes the following features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Topic-wise concepts<\/td><td>Helps candidates understand basic rules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Solved examples<\/td><td>Explains how questions should be approached<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Practice exercises<\/td><td>Strengthens topic-wise preparation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Previous-year questions<\/td><td>Shows actual SSC question patterns<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shortcuts and methods<\/td><td>Improves solving speed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Detailed solutions<\/td><td>Helps analyse errors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mock practice sets<\/td><td>Builds exam readiness<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-reasoning-questions\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CGL Reasoning Questions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-ssc-reasoning-books-important\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_SSC_Reasoning_Books_important\"><\/span>Why is SSC Reasoning Books important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reasoning questions test a candidate\u2019s ability to identify patterns, analyse information and reach logical conclusions. Although many questions may appear easy, solving them accurately within limited time requires regular practice. A good reasoning book can help candidates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the logic behind each question type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn faster problem-solving approaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognise commonly repeated patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve observation and decision-making speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce errors in the examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practise consistently without depending only on online material<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can also use the book to prepare short notes and maintain a record of difficult questions.<\/p>\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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-reasoning-syllabus\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Out SSC Reasoning Syllabus<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-topics-should-an-ssc-reasoning-book-cover\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Topics_should_an_SSC_Reasoning_Book_Cover\"><\/span>Which Topics should an SSC Reasoning Book Cover?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A useful SSC Reasoning Book should include both verbal and non-verbal reasoning topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Verbal Reasoning Topics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Non-Verbal Reasoning Topics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Analogy<\/td><td>Figure analogy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Classification<\/td><td>Figure classification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number series<\/td><td>Figure series<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alphabet series<\/td><td>Mirror images<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coding-decoding<\/td><td>Water images<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blood relations<\/td><td>Paper folding and cutting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direction sense<\/td><td>Embedded figures<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Syllogism<\/td><td>Figure completion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Venn diagrams<\/td><td>Dice and cubes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematical operations<\/td><td>Counting figures<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Statement and conclusion<\/td><td>Pattern recognition<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ranking and order<\/td><td>Space visualisation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The level and number of questions may vary depending on the SSC examination.<\/p>\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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-chsl-reasoning-questions\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CHSL Reasoning Questions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-should-you-choose-the-best-ssc-reasoning-book\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_you_choose_the_best_SSC_Reasoning_Book\"><\/span>How should you choose the best SSC Reasoning Book?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before buying a book, candidates should compare its content with their preparation requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Selection Factor<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to Check<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Syllabus coverage<\/td><td>All major SSC reasoning topics should be included<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Concept clarity<\/td><td>Explanations should be simple and easy to understand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Question level<\/td><td>Questions should progress from basic to advanced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Previous-year questions<\/td><td>Chapter-wise SSC questions should be available<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Solution quality<\/td><td>Answers should include clear explanations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language<\/td><td>The book should be available in your preferred language<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Latest edition<\/td><td>Content should match the current exam pattern<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Practice material<\/td><td>Topic tests and practice sets should be included<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid books containing excessive advanced-level questions that are not relevant to SSC exams.<\/p>\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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cpo-practice-quiz\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CPO Practice Quiz<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-type-of-ssc-reasoning-book-is-best-for-beginners\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_type_of_SSC_Reasoning_Book_is_best_for_Beginners\"><\/span>Which type of SSC Reasoning Book is best for Beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginners should start with a concept-based book that explains the basic rules and methods for every topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Book Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best Used For<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Concept book<\/td><td>Learning fundamentals and methods<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chapter-wise practice book<\/td><td>Strengthening individual topics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Previous-year question book<\/td><td>Understanding SSC question trends<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mock test book<\/td><td>Improving speed and exam temperament<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revision book<\/td><td>Revising formulas, rules and shortcuts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-previous-year-reasoning-books-enough-for-ssc-exams\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Previous-Year_Reasoning_Books_enough_for_SSC_Exams\"><\/span>Are Previous-Year Reasoning Books enough for SSC Exams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous-year questions are essential because they help candidates understand recurring patterns, question difficulty and important topics. However, they may not be sufficient for candidates who have weak concepts. A balanced preparation approach should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Preparation Stage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Activity<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stage 1<\/td><td>Learn the concept<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stage 2<\/td><td>Solve basic topic-wise questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stage 3<\/td><td>Attempt previous-year questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stage 4<\/td><td>Take timed sectional tests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stage 5<\/td><td>Attempt full-length mock tests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stage 6<\/td><td>Analyse and revise mistakes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-reasoning-questions\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC GD Reasoning Questions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-one-ssc-reasoning-book-cover-all-ssc-exams\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_one_SSC_Reasoning_Book_cover_all_SSC_exams\"><\/span>Can one SSC Reasoning Book cover all SSC exams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most SSC examinations include similar core reasoning topics. Therefore, one comprehensive book can support preparation for SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, CPO and Selection Post. However, the question level may differ across exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>SSC Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>General Reasoning Level<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CHSL<\/td><td>Easy to moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC MTS<\/td><td>Basic to moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC GD<\/td><td>Basic to moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CPO<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Selection Post<\/td><td>Depends on qualification level<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-attempt-ssc-cgl-tier-1-after-sectional-timing\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check How to Attempt SSC CGL Tier 1 After Sectional Timing?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-ssc-reasoning-book-should-you-buy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_SSC_Reasoning_Book_should_you_buy\"><\/span>Which SSC Reasoning Book should you buy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The right SSC Reasoning Book depends on your preparation level and needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Candidate Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Recommended Book Type<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beginner<\/td><td>Concept-based reasoning book<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intermediate learner<\/td><td>Chapter-wise practice book<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Experienced candidate<\/td><td>Previous-year question book<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Candidate with low speed<\/td><td>Timed practice and mock test book<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revision-stage candidate<\/td><td>Short notes and revision book<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><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-1784614777280\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. Which SSC Reasoning Book is best for beginners?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Beginners should choose a concept-based SSC Reasoning Book that explains basic rules, provides solved examples and includes topic-wise practice questions. A separate previous-year question book can be added after completing the concepts.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784614783322\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. Can one SSC Reasoning Book cover all SSC exams?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, one comprehensive reasoning book can cover the common topics asked in SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, CPO and Selection Post. However, candidates should also solve exam-specific previous-year papers and mock tests.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784614788843\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. Which topics should an SSC Reasoning Book include?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An SSC Reasoning Book should cover analogy, classification, number and alphabet series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, syllogism, Venn diagrams, mirror images, paper folding, embedded figures and figure series.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784614796156\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">4. Are previous-year reasoning books enough for SSC preparation?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Previous-year reasoning books are useful for understanding question trends and difficulty levels, but they may not be enough for beginners. Candidates should first learn concepts and then practise previous-year questions, sectional tests and mocks.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784614803271\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">5. 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Which topics should an SSC Reasoning Book include?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"An SSC Reasoning Book should cover analogy, classification, number and alphabet series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, syllogism, Venn diagrams, mirror images, paper folding, embedded figures and figure series.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-reasoning-book\/#faq-question-1784614796156","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-reasoning-book\/#faq-question-1784614796156","name":"4. Are previous-year reasoning books enough for SSC preparation?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Previous-year reasoning books are useful for understanding question trends and difficulty levels, but they may not be enough for beginners. 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How should candidates choose the best SSC Reasoning Book?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Candidates should check syllabus coverage, clarity of explanations, quality of solutions, number of previous-year questions, language, publication edition and availability of topic-wise practice sets before choosing a book.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/247739","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/65"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=247739"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/247739\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":247752,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/247739\/revisions\/247752"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/247751"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=247739"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=247739"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=247739"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}