Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning & General Mental Ability: General Studies (Paper – II) (CSAT)

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With the introduction of General Studies Paper II, which is essentially an aptitude based test, the preparation strategy for the civil services has undergone a fundamental change. Although both papers now carry equal marks, the General Studies Paper II is perhaps more crucial in helping aspirants get a better score. In this context, this book Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning & General Mental Ability by noted author Arun Sharma will be a valuable resource for aspirants. The book is a comprehensive, one stop resource manual for Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, and General Mental Ability areas of General Studies Paper II Logical Reasoning and Data Sufficiency covers the entire gamut of logical reasoning question types like blood relations, analogies, arrangements, coding-decoding, sequences and series, mathematical operations, statement-assumption, statement-conclusion etc. Covers General mental Ability (as defined under the syllabus of the UPSC) with all major possible question types Table of Contents PART 1: Basic Modes of Data Representation Data Interpretation: An Overview Tables Bar Charts X-Y Charts Pie Charts Cases PART 2: Data Interpretation Exercises (Without Options) PART 3: Fifteen Minute Speed Tests PART 4: Sectional Tests on Data Interpretation PART 5: Data Sufficiency SECTION 2: LOGICAL AND VERBAL REASONING Important Concepts in Logical Reasoning Analogies Blood Relations Coding and Decoding Mathematical Operations Sequences and Series Clocks, Calendars, and Time Direction Test Syllogisms and Logical Venn Diagrams Statement and Assumptions Statement and Conclusions Statement? Courses of Action Assertion and Reason Practice Exercise on Reasoning SECTION 3: GENERAL MENTAL ABILITY Introduction Set Theory, Venn Diagrams and Network Diagrams Logical Deductions Verbal Reasoning Based on Binary Logic Permutations and Combinations Probability Numbers and Number Series