A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | Dr. R.S. Aggarwal | S. Chand Publishing | Revised Edition

A comprehensive reasoning and logical aptitude preparation book designed for students preparing for various government recruitment examinations, competitive entrance tests and campus placement interviews.

Authored by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal and published by S. Chand Publishing, this book provides systematic explanations, different question patterns, solved examples and extensive practice questions to help students develop logical thinking, analytical ability, problem-solving skills and reasoning accuracy.

The book covers both Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning in detail, making it a useful study resource for beginners as well as students preparing for competitive examinations.

Book Details:

- Title: A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Author: Dr. R.S. Aggarwal
- Publisher: S. Chand Publishing
- Edition: Revised Edition
- Subject: Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Logical Aptitude
- Original Printed Price (MRP): ₹899
- Content: Conceptual explanations, different question patterns, solved examples and extensive practice questions.
- Additional Features: Chapter-wise video content (as mentioned on the cover).

Key Topics Covered:

Part I – Verbal Reasoning

Section I – General Mental Ability:

- Series Completion (Number, Alphabet and Alpha-Numeric Series)
- Analogy
- Classification
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Puzzle Test
- Sequential Output Tracing
- Direction Sense Test
- Logical Venn Diagrams
- Alphabet Test
- Alpha-Numeric Sequence Puzzle
- Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test
- Mathematical Operations
- Logical Sequence of Words
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Inserting the Missing Character
- Data Sufficiency
- Eligibility Test
- Assertion and Reason
- Situation Reaction Test
- Verification of Truth of Statements

Section II – Logical Deduction:

- Logic and Logical Deduction
- Two-Premise and Three-Premise Arguments
- Statement and Arguments
- Statement and Assumptions
- Statement and Courses of Action
- Statement and Conclusions
- Deriving Conclusions from Passages
- Theme Detection
- Cause and Effect Reasoning

Part II – Non-Verbal Reasoning

- Figure Series (Five-Figure and Three/Four-Figure Series)
- Figure Analogy
- Figure Classification
- Analytical Reasoning
- Mirror Images
- Water Images
- Spotting the Embedded Figure
- Completion of Incomplete Patterns
- Figure Matrix
- Paper Folding
- Paper Cutting
- Rule Detection
- Grouping of Identical Figures
- Cubes and Dice
- Counting Cubes and Blocks
- Painting and Colouring of Cubes
- Construction of Boxes
- Problems on Dice
- Dot Situation
- Construction of Squares and Triangles
- Figure Formation and Analysis

Useful For Preparation Of:

- Banking examinations (IBPS PO, Clerk, SO, SBI PO and Clerk).
- RRB and other Railway Recruitment Examinations.
- SSC CGL, CHSL, CPO, MTS and GD examinations.
- LIC, GIC, UII​CO and other insurance examinations.
- UPSC CSAT and State PSC examinations.
- NABARD and IDBI Bank Executive examinations.
- MAT, CMAT, CET (MBA) and SNAP.
- BBA, BBM and other B-School Admission Tests.
- NTSE, CLAT and Hotel Management entrance examinations.
- Campus Placement and Interview Preparation.

Additional Features Mentioned on the Cover:

- 47 chapter-wise video lessons.
- 500+ solved examples.
- 5000+ practice questions.
- Latest questions from various examinations.
- Simple and easy-to-understand presentation.
- Basic methods and shortcut techniques for solving questions.

Condition Details:

- Original book in good, usable condition.
- Pages are present and readable in the photographed sections.
- No major tears or visible damage to the binding.
- Binding appears intact and secure.
- Some pages contain handwritten pencil ticks, circles and markings against selected questions and topics.
- Certain questions and topics have been marked for reference and practice.
- The cover shows visible signs of normal handling, including minor scratches, scuff marks and edge wear.
- Interior pages are suitable for regular reading, learning and practice.

Packaging:

The book will be packed carefully and securely to ensure safe delivery.

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An excellent reference and practice resource for developing verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, logical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills for various competitive examinations.