IBPS RRB PO is on the heads of candidates as preliminary examinations going to start in August. Banking aspirants targetting RRB PO exam know that prelim is the game to balance between speed and accuracy to achieve the cut-off scores to qualify for the exam. To aid in the preparation of aspiring candidates, we have prepared a list of most scoring topics of reasoning ability. Practicing questions of most scoring topics can help in achieving a cut-off score to qualify for the next level in the RRB PO prelim examination 2023.

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List of Most Scoring Topics of Reasoning Ability

Reasoning Ability occupies 50% weightage in RRB PO preliminary examination. One needs to focus on bringing clarity to reasoning fundamentals and then, solve maximum number of questions to score in reasoning section. Check out the complete list of topics and ideal them to prepare them for the Reasoning Ability section. 

Inequality

• Prepare for indirect and coded inequalities questions.
• You can expect 5 questions about this in RRB PO Prelims 2023.
• Practice questions regularly to score full marks in inequality topic questions.

Syllogism

• Syllogism questions come in a new pattern of only/only a few types.
• Expected number of questions: 4-5 questions
• Types of Questions: 2 to 3 statements & 2 to 3 conclusions

Coding-Decoding

• Candidates can expect fictitious-based questions of coding-decoding asked in the exam.
• Number of Expected Questions: 5 Questions of Coding-Decoding
• Questions Type: Statement based 3 to 4 questions are asked in prelims.

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Miscellaneous

• You can find around 10 to 12 questions from miscellaneous expected in RRB PO preliminary examination 2023.
• The topics covered in miscellaneous sections: Blood Relations, Direction and Distance, Alphanumeric/Alphabet series, Orders and Rankings.

Topics Name	Number of Questions (Expected)
Blood Relations	2-3
Direction and Distance	2-3
Alphanumeric Series/Alphabet Test	5
Order & Ranking	1-2

Seating Arrangements & Puzzles

• Maximum number of questions of puzzles are asked in the prelim examination.
• Number of Questions Asked: 10-15 Questions

S.no	No. of Topics Covered
1	Linear Seating Arrangement
2	Dual Row Seating Arrangement
3	Circular Seating Arrangement
4	Square Seating Arrangement
5	Floor-based Puzzles
6	Scheduling-Date/Day/Week/Time
7	Tabulation

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Ideal Time to Prepare for Reasoning Ability Topics

If you seriously devote your time to reasoning ability topics then, you can score well in the preliminary exam. You should grasp basic concepts, short tricks and practice questions regularly. Learning short tricks to solve questions can save time.

Topic Name	Ideal Time for Preparation
Inequality	It is easy topic to cover within 3 to 4 days of time.
Syllogism	You need a week time to revise and practice syllogism questions.
Coding-Decoding	You require only 3 to 4 days time to revise concepts and practice questions.
Miscellaneous	Various topics are covered in this section. You can expect around 12 around. You require a week’s time for preparations.
Seating Arrangement and puzzles	Puzzle topics carry maximum weightage in the reasoning ability section. You can give 3-4 days time to learn concepts and practice questions.

Takeaway

We shared the most scoring topics of the Reasoning Ability section. Anyone targeting RRB PO can practice questions on these topics to qualify preliminary exam. You should start preparing by making short notes, solving topic-wise, and then, mock test series to score full marks in reasoning. 

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