How to prepare for Logical Reasoning Section of SBI PO 2018 exam?

State Bank of India conducts SBI PO exam every year. It has three sections in Prelims exam namely, English Language, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. Out these Reasoning is one of the scoring sections though a massive one.

Choose the topics to focus while preparing for SBI PO Prelims reasoning section:

To choose the important topics first of all make the list of all the topics and then pick the mostly asked topics from those.

Syllabus of Reasoning Section of SBI PO 2018 Prelims Exam

 - Alphanumeric Series  

- Direction Sense

-  Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test                  

-  Data Sufficiency                    

-  Coded Inequalities                 

-  Seating Arrangement             

-   Puzzle             

-   Tabulation                  

-   Syllogism                   

-  Blood Relations                     

-  Input Output              

-  Coding Decoding                  

These are the topics to be prepared to score well in the Reasoning Section but it needs lot of time and practice. In case you are running short of time, it is better to choose some important topics and focus on them. There are a few topics which are easy to handle and one can score well by practicing them maximum times these are:

• Direction Sense
• Blood Relation
• Data Sufficiency
• Coding and Decoding
• Order and Ranking Problems

These topics should be at your tips as it boosts your confidence. Maximum questions are based on these topics which definitely gives chance to score high in this section.

Questions based on these topics give quick answers which saves your time a lot while attempting SBI PO Exam.

Besides the above said topics one should prepare Seating Arrangement and Puzzle Test topics thoroughly as 5 to 6 questions are asked every year from these two topics in SBI PO Exam.

1. Identify the Patterns of the questions related to topics like Input-Output and Order

Solve as many questions as you can on the topics Input –Output and Order. Preferably take the questions from the previous year question papers to ensure the pattern. Thereafter, make a note in your diary or register regarding the patterns appearing as it will help you at the time of revision.

It will have two types of patterns as:

• Pattern in Alphabetical orders which are based on vowels and consonants, letters from staring and end etc.
• Pattern in case of numerical values which are based on even-odd, prime and composite, multiples etc.
• In case you could not identify the pattern within 2 minutes, it is better to leave the question and proceed further. Though it’s a rare question to be asked yet you can prepare on the safer side.
• It is highly recommended to plan your study time-table topic wise and practice each and every topic after you have studied it thoroughly.

2. Revise regularly

Revision of already covered topics is a must. Make a routine to solve topic tests based on topics already covered by you. It will enhance your memory and efficiency in the subject.

3. Practice extensively

The best way to practice and be perfect in your exam preparation is to join SBI PO online test series and take one test each day. Do not search for any practice books in the market as those will give you manual practice and you need online practice. It is advisable to seek the help of online test series to build confidence of attempting online tests.

4. Acquire Speed with Accuracy

Speed should be synchronized with accuracy, therefore plan your studies smartly to acquire both. Practice is the only solution to attain speed and accuracy which one can develop by setting a timer before starting the subsequent test.

These are some of the tips which one should follow to score high in SBI PO 2018 Exam. One can join BANK COACHING IN HYDERABAD or do self study but preparation should be target based.

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