{"id":96814,"date":"2026-10-06T18:28:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T12:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=96814"},"modified":"2026-10-06T18:28:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T12:58:11","slug":"important-topics-for-reasoning-rrb-ntpc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-topics-for-reasoning-rrb-ntpc\/","title":{"rendered":"Important RRB NTPC Reasoning Topics 2026, Know CBT 1 Details"},"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\/important-topics-for-reasoning-rrb-ntpc\/#Important_Reasoning_Topics_for_RRB_NTPC_CBT_1\" >Important Reasoning Topics for RRB NTPC CBT 1<\/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\/important-topics-for-reasoning-rrb-ntpc\/#Why_Reasoning_Matters_in_RRB_NTPC_CBT_2\" >Why Reasoning Matters in RRB NTPC CBT 2?<\/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\/important-topics-for-reasoning-rrb-ntpc\/#Topic-Wise_Strategy_Table\" >Topic-Wise Strategy Table<\/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\/important-topics-for-reasoning-rrb-ntpc\/#Preparation_Blueprint_for_Important_Reasoning_Topics_RRB_NTPC\" >Preparation Blueprint for Important Reasoning Topics RRB NTPC<\/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\/important-topics-for-reasoning-rrb-ntpc\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The <strong>RRB NTPC CBT 2<\/strong> is a crucial stage in the selection process. For aspirants aiming to secure a good rank, the General Intelligence and Reasoning section is a high-scoring area if approached strategically. This article highlights the Important Reasoning Topics RRB NTPC candidates should focus on, provides topic-wise strategies, examples, and a preparation blueprint to maximize marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-reasoning-topics-for-rrb-ntpc-cbt-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Reasoning_Topics_for_RRB_NTPC_CBT_1\"><\/span>Important Reasoning Topics for RRB NTPC CBT 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Reasoning section of RRB NTPC CBT 1 generally includes questions from basic logical reasoning, series, coding-decoding, analogy, classification, direction sense, blood relation and non-verbal reasoning. Since CBT 1 has 30 questions from General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning, candidates should focus on high-frequency topics that can be solved quickly and accurately. The table below gives a practical topic-wise breakdown for preparation based on common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-question-practice\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC Question<\/a> trends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Expected Weightage<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>What to Prepare<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Preparation Tip<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/syllogism-questions-for-railway-exams\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Syllogism<\/a><\/td><td>2\u20133 Questions<\/td><td>All, Some, No, Some Not, Venn diagrams<\/td><td>Use Venn diagrams and avoid assumptions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/coding-decoding\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coding-Decoding<\/a><\/td><td>2\u20133 Questions<\/td><td>Letter coding, number coding, word coding<\/td><td>Identify the pattern before solving<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/blood-relation-reasoning-questions\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blood Relations<\/a><\/td><td>1\u20132 Questions<\/td><td>Family relations, generation-based questions<\/td><td>Draw a quick family tree<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direction Sense<\/td><td>1\u20132 Questions<\/td><td>Directions, turns, distance, final position<\/td><td>Make a simple direction diagram<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number &amp; Alphabet Series<\/td><td>2\u20133 Questions<\/td><td>Missing terms, pattern identification<\/td><td>Check differences, positions and repetition<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/analogies-practice-questions\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Analogies<\/a>\u00a0&amp; Classification<br><br><\/td><td>2\u20133 Questions<\/td><td>Word, number and letter analogy<\/td><td>Identify the exact relationship<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Classification \/ Odd One Out<\/td><td>2\u20133 Questions<\/td><td>Words, numbers, letters, figures<\/td><td>Look for the common property first<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematical Operations<\/td><td>1\u20132 Questions<\/td><td>Symbol replacement and operation-based questions<\/td><td>Follow the given operation rules carefully<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/importance-of-venn-diagrams-and-syllogisms\/?ref=?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venn Diagram<\/a><\/td><td>1\u20132 Questions<\/td><td>Set relationships and classification<\/td><td>Represent categories visually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Puzzle &amp; Seating Arrangement<\/td><td>2\u20133 Questions<\/td><td>Simple linear, circular and arrangement-based questions<\/td><td>Start with fixed information<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Statement-Based Reasoning<\/td><td>1\u20132 Questions<\/td><td>Conclusion, assumption, course of action<\/td><td>Use only the information given<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mirror &amp; Water Image<\/td><td>1\u20132 Questions<\/td><td>Image reflection and orientation<\/td><td>Focus on left-right and top-bottom changes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper Folding &amp; Cutting<\/td><td>1\u20132 Questions<\/td><td>Fold, punch and unfold patterns<\/td><td>Track symmetry step by step<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Figure Series \/ Non-Verbal Reasoning<\/td><td>1\u20132 Questions<\/td><td>Figure pattern, completion, embedded figures<\/td><td>Observe rotation, movement and repetition<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ranking &amp; Order<\/td><td>1\u20132 Questions<\/td><td>Position, rank, total persons<\/td><td>Use rank formulas and simple diagrams<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The exact number of questions from each topic may vary from shift to shift. Candidates should treat the weightage as an expected range and focus on overall coverage of the Reasoning syllabus.<\/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\/railway-rrb-ntpc\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore RRB NTPC Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-reasoning-matters-in-rrb-ntpc-cbt-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Reasoning_Matters_in_RRB_NTPC_CBT_2\"><\/span><strong>Why Reasoning Matters in RRB NTPC CBT 2<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reasoning is one of the high scoring areas among the other topics in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-syllabus\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC Syllabus <\/a><\/strong>for CBT 2. Given below are some details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Weightage:<\/strong> Around <strong>30\u201335 questions<\/strong> out of 100 in Part A.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scoring potential:<\/strong> Questions are often formulaic; accuracy ensures full marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speed and logic:<\/strong> Solving reasoning questions quickly improves overall exam performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cutoff influence:<\/strong> High accuracy in reasoning can significantly improve your normalized score and ranking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Focusing on <strong>high-yield reasoning topics<\/strong> is more effective than attempting all topics superficially.<\/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\/rrb-ntpc-mock-test\/?ref=contad-aib\">Attempt Free RRB NTPC Mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-topic-wise-strategy-table\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Topic-Wise_Strategy_Table\"><\/span><strong>Topic-Wise Strategy Table<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have given below a topic wise strategy table for the candidates to cover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-reasoning-syllabus\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC Reasoning Syllabus<\/a>. Check out the details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Expected Questions<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Preparation Strategy<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Syllogism<\/td><td>Easy\u2013Moderate<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><td>Use Venn diagrams, practise standard conclusion patterns, and avoid making assumptions beyond the statements.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coding-Decoding<\/td><td>Easy\u2013Moderate<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><td>Practise letter, number, and mixed coding; focus on alphabet positions and pattern identification.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blood Relations<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Draw quick family trees and practise generation, relation, and coded-relation questions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direction Sense<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Use a simple compass diagram and track turns, distance, and final direction step by step.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number &amp; Alphabet Series<\/td><td>Easy\u2013Moderate<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><td>Practise missing terms, differences, alphabet positions, and mixed-series patterns regularly.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Analogy &amp; Classification<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><td>Identify the exact relationship between terms and practise word, number, letter, and figure-based questions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Puzzle &amp; Seating Arrangement<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><td>Start with fixed clues, make clean diagrams, and avoid spending too much time on lengthy sets.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Statement &amp; Conclusion \/ Assumption<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Read carefully, use only the information provided, and avoid using outside knowledge.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematical Operations<\/td><td>Easy\u2013Moderate<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Practise symbol substitution and operator-replacement questions while following the given rules accurately.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Venn Diagram<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Understand set relationships and practise category-based and numerical Venn diagram questions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ranking &amp; Order<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Use rank formulas and simple position diagrams to solve left-right and top-bottom ranking questions quickly.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mirror &amp; Water Image<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Focus on reflection rules and practise visual orientation regularly.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper Folding &amp; Cutting<\/td><td>Easy\u2013Moderate<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Track folds and cuts carefully and use symmetry to visualize the final pattern.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Figure Series \/ Non-Verbal Reasoning<\/td><td>Easy\u2013Moderate<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Look for rotation, movement, repetition, addition, or deletion of elements.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cause &amp; Effect \/ Critical Reasoning<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Identify direct logical relationships and avoid choosing options based on assumptions.<\/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\/general-intelligence-and-reasoning-questions-in-rrb-ntpc\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt RRB NTPC Reasoning Questions Live<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preparation-blueprint-for-important-reasoning-topics-rrb-ntpc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation_Blueprint_for_Important_Reasoning_Topics_RRB_NTPC\"><\/span><strong>Preparation Blueprint for Important Reasoning Topics RRB NTPC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To score well and qualify for the exam in the first attempt, candidates need to have a solid preparation strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Daily Practice:<\/strong> 20\u201330 questions covering mixed topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Topic Rotation:<\/strong> Rotate topics like Syllogism, Puzzles, Series, and Coding-Decoding every day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mock Tests:<\/strong> Attempt weekly sectional reasoning tests to improve speed and accuracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Error Analysis:<\/strong> Maintain a notebook of mistakes; revise and practice weak areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visualization Skills:<\/strong> Practice diagrams, seating arrangements, and mirror\/water images.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time Management:<\/strong> Allocate <strong>20\u201325 minutes<\/strong> for reasoning in CBT 2, focusing on accuracy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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\/rrb-ntpc-pyps\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solve RRB NTPC Previous year Papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\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-1760514749081\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.1 What are the most important reasoning topics for RRB NTPC CBT 2?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The most important topics include Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Number &amp; Alphabet Series, Analogies, Classification, Puzzles, Statement &amp; Conclusion, Mirror &amp; Water Images, and Cause &amp; Effect. Focusing on these can maximize your score.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760515273290\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.2 How many questions from reasoning are asked in RRB NTPC CBT 1?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">RRB NTPC CBT 1 generally includes 30 questions from General Intelligence and Reasoning, carrying 30 marks.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760515289559\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.3 What is the best strategy to prepare reasoning for RRB NTPC?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Practice topic-wise questions daily.<br\/>Use Venn diagrams, family trees, and tables for logical deductions.<br\/>Maintain an error log to avoid repeating mistakes.<br\/>Attempt mock tests to improve speed, accuracy, and time management.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760515309112\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.4 How can I improve speed in solving reasoning questions?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Identify high-yield topics and practice them repeatedly.<br\/>Use shortcuts and diagrammatic representation for Syllogism, Puzzles, and Direction Sense.<br\/>Attempt questions under timed conditions to simulate exam pressure.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760515330564\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.5 Are there repeated patterns in RRB NTPC reasoning questions?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, RRB NTPC often repeats certain high-frequency patterns, including:<br\/>Syllogism using All\/Some\/None<br\/>Coding-Decoding with letters\/numbers<br\/>Family tree-based Blood Relations<br\/>Linear and Circular Seating Arrangements<br\/>Series and Analogy questions<br\/>Focusing on these increases your chances of scoring high in reasoning.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/static-gk-topics\/\">Static GK Topics for SSC &amp; Railway Exams 2026, Check Topic-Wise Weightage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-undergraduate-syllabus\/\">RRB NTPC Undergraduate Syllabus 2026, Check CBT 1 &amp; 2 Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/railway-station-master-syllabus\/\">Railway Station Master Syllabus 2026, Check New CBT Pattern<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-scorecard\/\">RRB NTPC UG Scorecard 2026 Out, CBT 2 Download Link<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-undergraduate-exam-date\/\">RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam Date 2026, CBT 1 &amp; CBTST Dates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/general-awareness-for-rrb-ntpc\/\">RRB NTPC General Awareness Questions and Answers PDF, Attempt Live Quiz<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The RRB NTPC CBT 2 is a crucial stage in the selection process. 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Focusing on these can maximize your score.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-topics-for-reasoning-rrb-ntpc\/#faq-question-1760515273290","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-topics-for-reasoning-rrb-ntpc\/#faq-question-1760515273290","name":"Q.2 How many questions from reasoning are asked in RRB NTPC CBT 1?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"RRB NTPC CBT 1 generally includes 30 questions from General Intelligence and Reasoning, carrying 30 marks.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-topics-for-reasoning-rrb-ntpc\/#faq-question-1760515289559","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-topics-for-reasoning-rrb-ntpc\/#faq-question-1760515289559","name":"Q.3 What is the best strategy to prepare reasoning for RRB NTPC?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Practice topic-wise questions daily.<br\/>Use Venn diagrams, family trees, and tables for logical deductions.<br\/>Maintain an error log to avoid repeating mistakes.<br\/>Attempt mock tests to improve speed, accuracy, and time management.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-topics-for-reasoning-rrb-ntpc\/#faq-question-1760515309112","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-topics-for-reasoning-rrb-ntpc\/#faq-question-1760515309112","name":"Q.4 How can I improve speed in solving reasoning questions?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Identify high-yield topics and practice them repeatedly.<br\/>Use shortcuts and diagrammatic representation for Syllogism, Puzzles, and Direction Sense.<br\/>Attempt questions under timed conditions to simulate exam pressure.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-topics-for-reasoning-rrb-ntpc\/#faq-question-1760515330564","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-topics-for-reasoning-rrb-ntpc\/#faq-question-1760515330564","name":"Q.5 Are there repeated patterns in RRB NTPC reasoning questions?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, RRB NTPC often repeats certain high-frequency patterns, including:<br\/>Syllogism using All\/Some\/None<br\/>Coding-Decoding with letters\/numbers<br\/>Family tree-based Blood Relations<br\/>Linear and Circular Seating Arrangements<br\/>Series and Analogy questions<br\/>Focusing on these increases your chances of scoring high in reasoning.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96814","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\/50"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96814"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96814\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":253460,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96814\/revisions\/253460"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/253459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96814"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96814"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96814"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}