logical reasoning

Introduction

Aptitude questions that involve a logical level of analysis to arrive at the correct solution are referred to as logical reasoning. The majority of the questions are built on concepts, while the others need creative thinking.

Logical reasoning and analytical ability evaluates a candidate’s ability to analyse data and apply logic to uncover patterns or draw conclusions. Many competitive tests include a portion titled Reasoning or Mental Ability Test, in which candidates are asked a variety of problems relating to analytical and logical reasoning. The examining body deliberately designed these reasoning questions with the goal of evaluating the candidate’s mental aptitude or logical ability.

There are two types of logical reasoning:

1. Verbal Reasoning-It is the ability to comprehend concepts logically and solve issues that are expressed in words. The ability to derive information and implications from a statement is tested in verbal reasoning.
2. Non Verbal Reasoning- Logical thinking refers to an applicant’s capacity to grasp and logically work through concepts and problems provided in the form of images, diagrams, and other non-verbal formats (non-verbal reasoning). It evaluates the ability to work with and derive meaning, information, and consequences from provided visuals or diagrams. The rationalities are expressed in this game in a non-verbal manner, and you must first understand them before you can crack them.

Steps to follow while solving the logical reasoning and Analytical Ability Questions

1. Carefully read and comprehend the contents.
2. Analyse and evaluate critical logical data.
3. Consider all of the possibilities.
4. Compare the answer you got with alternative options.
5. Then arrive to a logical conclusion after looking at all the possibilities.

Types of Questions

1. Verbal Questions -These questions can be answered verbally and do not require a pen-and-paper solution.
2. Image-Based Questions– Candidates may be asked to discover comparable or dissimilar figures based on mirror images or paper constructions provided in the question.
3. Sequence-type Questions – A series or sequence of individuals, numbers, alphabets, or other items may be offered in these questions, and questions based on them may be asked.
4. Puzzle-based Questions-Seating arrangements or organising people/days/months/places, etc. in various ways are examples of puzzle-based questions.

Sample Questions

1. Find out the next number series in the pattern-12 12, 24 24, 36 36, 48, __, __? 

1. 48 50
2. 48 60
3. 48 62
4. 48 64

Answer -The correct answer to it is option (b) 48 and 60. In the above series each number is repeating itself and then it is increased by 12, so following the pattern the next two numbers are 48 and 60(48+12).

2. Find out the next two numbers in the series 5, 12, 15, 22, 25, 32, _, _.

1. 34,44
2. 35,42
3. 42,36
4. 39,42

Answer- The correct answer to it is Option (b). A pattern is followed of alternative addition series which add 7 and then 3 and so forth.

3. Find the missing letter in the series CBA, ONM, _, PQR, FED.

1. LKS
2. LMN
3. BCD
4. POI

Answer- The correct answer is Option (a). Reverse alphabetical pattern is followed in the question. Hence the missing letters are LMN.

4. _bas_asb_s_a_ba

1. Sbbab
2. Sbabs
3. Abssa
4. Asbba

Answer- The correct answer is Option (b). The sequence that is followed is sba/sba/sba/sba and so forth.

5. aa_bbb_aaab_bb_a

1. Baba
2. Baca
3. Abba
4. Ccba

Answer- the correct answer is Option (a). The pattern that is followed is aabb/bbaa/aabb/bbaa.

6. PETAL: FLOWER

1. Engine: Car
2. Cat :Camel
3. Ice: Fridge
4. Ball: Game

Answer- the correct answer is Option (a). Just like petal is part of a flower similar engine is part of a car.

7. Pointing to a portrait, a man said, “I do not have a brother, and that man’s father is my father’s son.” Whose picture  was it?

1. His own picture
2. His son
3. His grandfather
4. His niece

Answer- the correct answer is Option (b). Because the narrator has no brothers, he is his father’s only son, and he is his father’s son. As a result, the narrator is the man in the portrait’s father, and the man in the photograph is his son.

8. East of Tank is John and Tank is in the North of Ram.  If Rohan is to the south of Ram, where does Rohan face in relation to John?

1. South-East
2. South-west
3. East-north
4. South

Answer- the correct answer is Option (b).

Conclusion

Solving questions based on a topic is a great way to review it thoroughly and have a better understanding of the legal reasoning concept. The more questions a candidate answers, the more familiar he or she becomes with the idea and helps to score well in the exam.