IPU CET Logical and Analytical Reasoning Syllabus

Logical and Analytical Reasoning syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   Verbal Reasoning

   5 topics

   • Analogy and Classification
     • Word and number analogies
     • Odd-one-out identification
   • Series Completion
     • Number series
     • Letter and alphanumeric series
   • Coding-Decoding
     • Letter and number coding
     • Substitution and symbol coding
   • Blood Relations and Direction Sense
     • Family tree problems
     • Direction and distance puzzles
   • Syllogism and Statements
     • Statements and conclusions
     • Statements and assumptions
2. 2

   Analytical Reasoning

   4 topics

   • Seating Arrangement
     • Linear arrangements
     • Circular arrangements
   • Puzzles and Ordering
     • Ranking and sequencing
     • Scheduling and grouping
   • Logical Venn Diagrams
     • Set relationships
     • Diagram-based deductions
   • Data Sufficiency
     • Single and two-statement sufficiency
3. 3

   Non-Verbal Reasoning

   4 topics

   • Figure Series and Analogy
     • Pattern completion
     • Figure matrices
   • Mirror and Water Images
     • Mirror reflections
     • Water images
   • Paper Folding and Cutting
     • Folding sequences
     • Punched-hole patterns
   • Embedded and Counting Figures
     • Hidden figures
     • Counting triangles and squares
4. 4

   Quantitative Aptitude

   4 topics

   • Numbers and Simplification
     • Number system and HCF/LCM
     • Simplification and approximation
   • Arithmetic Applications
     • Percentage, profit and loss
     • Ratio, proportion and partnership
     • Time, speed, distance and work
   • Interest and Averages
     • Simple and compound interest
     • Averages and mixtures
   • Data Interpretation
     • Tables and bar/line graphs
     • Pie charts and caselets

Logical and Analytical Reasoning flashcards for IPU CET

22 of 50 cards from the Logical and Analytical Reasoning deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. In analogy problems, what is the core task you must identify between the first pair of terms?

   The specific relationship (cause-effect, part-whole, synonym/antonym, function, degree, etc.) that links the pair, then apply the identical relationship to complete the second pair.

2. In a classification (odd-one-out) question, what makes one item the answer?

   The item that does NOT share the common property, category, or pattern that all the other items have in common.

3. In a number series, what should you check first before identifying the rule?

   The differences between consecutive terms (and second differences); also test for ratios, squares, cubes, primes, or alternating patterns.

4. What is the rule of the series 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ...? Give the next term.

   Differences increase by 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12); each term = n(n+1). Next term = 42.

5. In coding-decoding, what is 'letter-shift' coding?

   Each letter is replaced by another a fixed number of positions forward or backward in the alphabet (e.g., +1: CAT becomes DBU).

6. How do you decode a word coded by reversing alphabet positions (A=Z, B=Y, ...)?

   Replace each letter with its complement: position of letter + new position = 27, so letter n maps to (27 - n).

7. In blood relations, what relationship is 'my father's sister'?

   Paternal aunt.

8. In blood relations, who is 'the only daughter of my mother's father'?

   Your mother (or your mother's sister); 'the only daughter' means it is your mother herself.

9. In direction sense, if you face North and turn right, then right again, which direction do you face?

   South (North to East to South).

10. In direction sense, which formula gives the shortest distance between start and end of a zig-zag path?

    The Pythagorean theorem: shortest distance = sqrt(net east-west^2 + net north-south^2).

11. In syllogisms, what does the statement 'All A are B' allow you to conclude about B and A?

    It does NOT allow 'All B are A'; only 'Some B are A' (a valid conversion) and 'Some A are B' follow.

12. In syllogisms, what conclusion follows from 'All A are B' and 'All B are C'?

    'All A are C' (and therefore 'Some C are A').

13. In syllogisms, what is the rule about two particular ('Some') premises?

    No definite conclusion can be drawn from two particular premises.

14. In syllogisms, what is the rule about two negative premises?

    No conclusion follows from two negative premises.

15. In syllogisms, when both premises are affirmative, can the conclusion be negative?

    No; if both premises are affirmative, the conclusion must also be affirmative.

16. What is a 'complementary pair' (either-or case) in syllogism conclusions?

    When two conclusions are contradictory (e.g., 'Some A are B' and 'No A are B') and one of them must be true, the 'either-or' is valid even if neither follows individually.

17. In linear seating arrangements, what does 'immediate neighbours' vs 'between' require you to track?

    Immediate neighbours = directly adjacent (no person between); 'between' may allow other people in the gap unless 'exactly between' is stated.

18. In a circular seating arrangement facing the centre, is a person's right your left?

    For someone facing the centre, their left/right is opposite to your view; right of a centre-facing person moves clockwise.

19. In circular arrangements, how does facing direction (centre vs outward) affect left/right movement?

    Facing centre: right = clockwise; facing outward: right = anticlockwise.

20. In ordering/ranking puzzles, what is the formula linking total persons to ranks from both ends?

    Total = (rank from top) + (rank from bottom) - 1.

21. In a Venn diagram, what region represents elements common to set A and set B only (not C)?

    The overlap of A and B excluding the part shared with C (the lens of A and B minus the A and B and C centre).

22. Which Venn relationship fits 'Dog, Animal, Cat'?

    Two separate circles (Dog and Cat) both lying entirely inside a larger circle (Animal).

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