Tips to Score 35+ in Reasoning Section for IBPS RRB Prelims

IBPS RRB notifications 2021 have already been released now. Those who were eagerly waiting for the exam notification must now know that the online registration is already going on and the tentative dates for the exams is August 2021. The exact exam dates have not been mentioned and we will update the aspirants as and when the exam dates for RRB Clerk & RRB PO are out. Those preparing for RRB PO most likely be preparing for RRB Clerk Prelims which is scheduled in the month of August 2021. So, what are you waiting for? We have our free mock test ready for RRB PO Prelims & RRB Clerk Prelims 2021. Attempt these free mock tests and know your weak areas. In order to do well in this candidates must be prepared well especially for the prelims as this stage is the stage where most filtration takes place in terms of aspirants. We are guiding candidates as how they can score 35+ marks in the reasoning section for IBPS RRB examination.

IBPS RRB Prelims 2021 Exam Pattern

IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims 2021 Exam Pattern

S.No.	Name of Tests	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Duration
1	Reasoning	40	40	English & Hindi	Composite Time of 45 minutes
2	Numerical Ability	40	40	English & Hindi
	Total	80	80		45 minutes

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IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2021 Exam Pattern

S.No.	Name of Tests	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Duration
1	Reasoning	40	40	English & Hindi	Composite Time of 45 minutes
2	Quantitative Aptitude	40	40	English & Hindi
	Total	80	80		45 minutes

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In order to clear the preliminary stage a good score is needed and out of which if one manages to achieve 35 marks in the reasoning section it would be great. So, here are few tips by which aspirants can achieve this much score.

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Tips to Score 35+ in Reasoning Section

As far as the reasoning section goes there are a total of 40 questions of 40 marks in prelims level. A candidate’s aim should be that he or she should be able to attempt all the questions. The questions in reasoning are mostly time taking and a bit complex, however it turns out to be one of the most scoring sections too. Below mentioned are few important topics that the candidates must prepare for:

Important Reasoning Topics

• Seating arrangement & puzzle
• Coding/Decoding
• Inequalities
• Input/Output
• Direction Sense
• Syllogism
• Data Sufficiency
• Blood Relations

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Seating Arrangement & Puzzles: Most of the questions are asked from this topic, usually we can around 13 to 15 questions are being asked from this one. Various types of seating arrangement include circular, linear, floor based, square shaped and box or dates based puzzles. Questions in this are asked in the form of sets. In order to reduce the timings to attempt these questions, one must do a lot of practice.

In questions related to Blood Relations and Direction sense, family diagrams and schematic representations are of great help.

Questions on Data Sufficiency, Syllogism and Inequalities prove to be a little easy thus, an aspirants must try and attempt these first and it will save you time for later to solve a bit complex questions.

Questions from Alphanumeric series, Ordering & ranking, alphabet based questions, statements & assumptions form the miscellaneous part. Usually single questions are asked from each of these topics and are relatively easy to solve.

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Strategy to Improve Your Performance in IBPS RRB Exams

Few of the points mentioned are crucial and are to be taken care of by each and every candidate in order to improve upon your performance in the IBPS RRB examinations.

• Prepare a Study Plan

Study plan helps you to not leave any important topic and it even help the aspirants to complete the syllabus before time if prepared well. While creating a study plan, candidates must make sure that there are enough days kept for practicing mock tests. Practice all types of questions, especially that of the important reasoning topics.

• Conceptual Clarity

This is very important failing which you would not be able to score 35+ in the reasoning section.

• Practice Previous Year’s Question Paper

This is essential in order to get acquainted with different types of questions being asked previously.

• Time Management

In IBPS RRB exams a composite time of 45 minutes is given to attempt both the sections, thus time management is extremely important. Enhance your speed by identifying the less time taking and more time taking questions and solve the ones first that take less time. Try to avoid time pressure as it will hamper your performance. Lastly, don’t keep on sitting on one question. If you don’t know the answer then leave it and move into the next one.

• Mock Tests

This task surely one of the most important steps to score 35+ in the reasoning section. Take as many mock tests as possible as this will help you to gain insight about your own performance. It even helps the candidate to know the level of the exam as well as the competition. Attempt RRB OA Prelims free mock test which is based on the new interface.

• Attempt Strategy

As far as the attempt strategy is concerned, identify the strong and weak areas and read every question carefully. Make sure you attempt the easy ones first and then move onto the difficult ones. This will help you score better.

As the RRB Clerk prelims is to be held in the month of August 2021, implementing these tips will be helpful.