Introduction: 

The reasoning covers all three forms of reasoning in detail, namely, Verbal, Analytical, and Non-Verbal Reasoning, which are separated into parts for ease of understanding. It is further separated into categories of questions that are posed in competitive exams in each subsection. However, this article only covers details about the non-verbal section.

Nonverbal reasoning is an essential element of the test that falls under the larger category of logical reasoning, which tests candidates’ analytical thinking as well as a variety of other abilities. It is not necessary to have a thorough command of English grammar and vocabulary in order to answer questions based on nonverbal sequence. Following the concept of non verbal reasoning, as the name implies, it is a subcategory of logical reasoning that examines a candidate’s capacity to communicate nonverbally in a variety of situations. Questions eventually attempt to assess a candidate’s ability to think creatively, as well as his or her ability to process knowledge and evaluate information. 

Effective way of solving questions based on non verbal series

It is possible for candidates to efficiently solve questions on nonverbal series if they follow the following guidelines:

  • As one of the more tricky bits of the exam, nonverbal reasoning requires candidates to thoroughly read the question before selecting the appropriate response to the inquiry.
  • In order to successfully answer questions pertaining to nonverbal reasoning, applicants must possess creative thinking abilities as well as assessment skills, as the majority of themes pertaining to nonverbal reasoning necessitate the use of the previously described skill set.

Several of the topics in the Non-Verbal series sections will be on series, completion of images, symbols, and other non-verbal content, while others will be on series completing of non-verbal information.

Types of questions in non verbal reasoning

Broadly, a large part of non-verbal section involves establishing or identifying an analogy between the given sample set. Analogy indicates resemblance of relationship. If a set of symbols demonstrates a kind of relation on the basis of structure, scale, rotations, exchange of components, number of elements etc., and another pair of figures demonstrates much of the same relation between them, then the two pairs are said to be similar to each other.

Different sort of questions discussed in this section include the following:

  • Finding the Figures with the Odd Numbers
  • Locating a pair of figures in the pattern that are similar to the original pair
  • Identifying the combination of figures that has a distinct configuration than the original pair
  • Selecting One Component of a Similarly Related Set
  • selecting the correct figure is performed, on the basis of an analogous figure.
  • Establishing strong logical patterns that form a connection between two provided figures is the focus of this section.
  • Choosing the Appropriate Set of Figures to Use to Establish Analogy

Non-semantic analogies based questions:

Non-semantic analogies based questions include logic or maths, and they may be used to assess a student’s understanding of fractions, multiples, and negation, among other things. Furthermore, they could include letter or sound associations, such as rhymes or homophones, as well as sound patterns.

Classification based question:

Candidates will be given a group of specific items, all of which are similar to one another in some way, and then asked to identify the stranger or odd one out. Parts of a whole are tested using a classification analogy, which tests links between categories and components of a whole.

Association based questions:

Association analogies might entail relationships such as the qualities of an object, the order of events, the cause and effect link, the function of an object, or the tools employed for a specific purpose.

Finger counting and image formation:

When referring to the process of forming a defined geometric figure through the use of pieces in various designs, this is referred to as fingers counting. Another type of question under the finger counting and image formation is where section Images of various types, such as water images, mirror images, and so on, are available on the opposite hand. Following that, candidates are needed to select the most relevant alternative in accordance with the instructions provided in the question.

Conclusion

Nonverbal  series is a very broad area, and one can find lots of questions from it in examinations such as SSC CGL, SSC MTS, SSC CPO, RRB NTPC, RRB Group D, RRB JE, RRB Paramedical, and other similar ones in India. Non-verbal series questions for SSC examinations typically consist of questions involving paper cutting, mirror pictures, figure images, embedded figures, and other images that continue in a similar manner. Practice with this sort of question boosts a candidate’s precision and effectiveness in this area as time goes on.