Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning & General Mental Ability for General Studies Paper II (CSAT)

Key Features

• 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

About the Book: Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning & General Mental Ability for General Studies Paper II (CSAT)

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.

Contents

Section 1: Data Interpretation

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