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The document discusses the foundations of reasoning, emphasizing its importance in enhancing critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. It covers various types of reasoning, including verbal, non-verbal, and logical reasoning, along with techniques for classification and analogy. Examples and practice questions are provided to illustrate these concepts.

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Reasoning Part1 Full

The document discusses the foundations of reasoning, emphasizing its importance in enhancing critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. It covers various types of reasoning, including verbal, non-verbal, and logical reasoning, along with techniques for classification and analogy. Examples and practice questions are provided to illustrate these concepts.

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General Intelligence & Reasoning for Competitive Exams

Part 1: Foundations of Reasoning


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Chapter 1: Introduction to Reasoning


Reasoning is the process of thinking logically and deriving conclusions from given information. It plays a vital role in c

Key Benefits of Reasoning Skills:


- Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Boosts decision-making skills.
- Helps in understanding complex patterns and relationships.

Types of Reasoning:
1. Verbal Reasoning: Based on language and words.
2. Non-Verbal Reasoning: Based on shapes, patterns, and symbols.
3. Logical Reasoning: Analytical thinking and deduction.

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Chapter 2: Classification (Odd One Out)


Classification tests the ability to identify the element that does not belong to a group based on certain characteristics.

Example:
Q: Apple, Banana, Carrot, Mango. Which is odd?
A: Carrot (It is a vegetable, while others are fruits).

Strategies to Solve:
- Identify the common characteristic.
- Find the element that differs.
- Look for differences in category, size, function, or nature.

Practice Questions:
1. Pen, Pencil, Eraser, Chair.
2. Lion, Tiger, Elephant, Dog.
3. Circle, Square, Triangle, Apple.

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Chapter 3: Analogy
Analogy involves finding a relationship between two pairs of words or objects.

Example:
Q: Doctor: Hospital :: Teacher: ?
A: School (A doctor works in a hospital, and a teacher works in a school).

Types of Analogies:
- Word-Based
- Number-Based
- Image-Based
- Causal and Functional

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