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PAF GD Pilot Non-Verbal Intelligence Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of Non-Verbal Intelligence examined in PAF GD Pilot — 8 chapters, 17 topics, plus 50 flashcards written against it.
Non-Verbal Intelligence syllabus — full chapter and topic list
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Non-Verbal Intelligence in PAF GD Pilot, not a summary of it.
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Figure Analogies
2 topics- Pattern Matching
- Shape Transformation
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Figure Series
3 topics- Completing the Series
- Identifying the Next Figure
- Missing Figure Identification
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Figure Classification
2 topics- Odd Figure Out
- Grouping Similar Figures
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Mirror and Water Images
2 topics- Mirror Images
- Water Reflections
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Embedded and Hidden Figures
2 topics- Finding Embedded Figures
- Completing Incomplete Patterns
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Paper Folding and Cutting
2 topics- Paper Folding Problems
- Paper Cutting and Punching
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Cubes and Dice
2 topics- Dice Problems
- Cube Construction and Counting
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Dot Situation and Figure Formation
2 topics- Dot Placement Problems
- Figure Counting
Non-Verbal Intelligence flashcards for PAF GD Pilot
23 of 50 cards from the Non-Verbal Intelligence deck — real questions with worked answers.
What is non-verbal intelligence (non-verbal reasoning)?
The ability to analyse and solve problems using visual information — figures, shapes, patterns and diagrams — without relying on words or language. It tests spatial reasoning, pattern recognition and logical visualisation.
In a Pattern Matching question, what is the task?
To identify, from a set of options, the figure that is exactly identical to a given reference figure in shape, size, orientation and internal details.
When matching figures, what features must you compare to confirm an exact match?
Shape/outline, size, orientation (rotation), number and position of internal elements (lines, dots, shading), and direction of any arrows or curves.
What is Shape Transformation in non-verbal reasoning?
A type of problem where a figure changes through operations such as rotation, reflection, resizing, addition or deletion of elements, and you must determine the rule and apply it to find the result.
List the four common operations used in shape transformation problems.
Rotation (turning), reflection (flipping/mirroring), translation (sliding/moving), and resizing (enlarging or shrinking). Addition/removal or shading of elements may also occur.
What does the 'Completing the Series' question type require?
Given a sequence of figures changing by a fixed rule, you must select the figure that correctly continues the series in the next blank position.
What is the general method for solving a figure series?
Examine how each figure differs from the previous one (rotation, addition/removal of elements, movement, shading), identify the consistent rule, then apply that rule to predict the next/missing figure.
How does 'Identifying the Next Figure' differ from 'Completing the Series'?
Both find the continuation of a pattern, but 'Identifying the Next Figure' specifically asks only for the single figure that comes immediately after the given sequence, whereas 'Completing the Series' may ask for a missing figure anywhere in the sequence.
What is a Missing Figure Identification problem?
A figure series or matrix has a blank (missing) position, and you must work out the underlying rule to select the figure that correctly fills that gap.
In a missing-figure matrix, in what two directions should patterns be checked?
Across each row and down each column, since the transformation rule may operate horizontally, vertically, or both.
What is an 'Odd Figure Out' (Classification) question?
You are given a group of figures that share a common property, and you must identify the one figure that does NOT belong to the group because it breaks the shared rule.
What is the first step in solving an Odd-One-Out problem?
Find the common feature or rule shared by the majority of figures (e.g. number of sides, symmetry, direction, shading); the figure lacking that feature is the odd one out.
What does 'Grouping Similar Figures' (Classification by grouping) require?
Sorting a set of figures into groups so that figures sharing a common characteristic are placed together, based on properties such as shape, number of sides, orientation or shading.
Name common bases used to classify or group figures.
Number of sides/lines, type of shape, symmetry, direction of rotation, open vs closed figures, shading/colour, and number of internal elements.
What is a mirror image of a figure?
The image formed when a figure is reflected across a vertical mirror placed beside it; left and right are reversed while top and bottom stay the same.
In a vertical (side) mirror image, which sides of the figure get interchanged?
The left and right sides are interchanged (laterally inverted), while the top and bottom remain unchanged.
What is the key rule for forming a mirror image?
A mirror reverses the figure left-to-right (lateral inversion). The point nearest the mirror in the object is nearest the mirror in the image.
What is a water reflection (water image) of a figure?
The image formed when a figure is reflected in water below it; it appears upside down — top and bottom are interchanged while left and right stay the same.
In a water reflection, which parts of the figure get interchanged?
The top and bottom are interchanged (inverted vertically), while the left and right sides remain unchanged.
State the core difference between a mirror image and a water image.
A mirror image reverses left and right (lateral inversion); a water image reverses top and bottom (vertical inversion).
Which axis acts as the reflecting line for a mirror image versus a water image?
Mirror image: reflection across a vertical line (placed to the side). Water image: reflection across a horizontal line (placed at the bottom).
What is a Finding Embedded Figures problem?
You are given a simple figure and a larger complex figure, and you must determine in which option the simple figure is hidden/contained without changing its shape, size or proportion.
What is the key constraint when locating an embedded figure?
The hidden figure must appear in exactly the same shape, size and orientation (no rotation, distortion or resizing) within the complex figure.
Planning Non-Verbal Intelligence for PAF GD Pilot
Non-Verbal Intelligence is about 11% of the PAF GD Pilot syllabus by topic count — 17 of 154 topics, spread over 8 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 15 hours.
The heaviest chapters are Figure Series (3 topics), Figure Analogies (2 topics), Figure Classification (2 topics) . Front-load those while your energy is high; the short chapters are better revision filler later.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
Non-Verbal Intelligence (PAF GD Pilot) FAQ
What is in the PAF GD Pilot Non-Verbal Intelligence syllabus?
Non-Verbal Intelligence is split into 8 chapters — Figure Analogies, Figure Series, Figure Classification, Mirror and Water Images, Embedded and Hidden Figures and Paper Folding and Cutting, and 2 more, containing 17 topics and 0 sub-topics in total.
How many chapters are there in Non-Verbal Intelligence for PAF GD Pilot?
8 chapters. Non-Verbal Intelligence accounts for about 11% of the topics in the whole PAF GD Pilot syllabus (17 of 154).
How long should I spend on Non-Verbal Intelligence for PAF GD Pilot?
Budget around 15 hours for a first pass through Non-Verbal Intelligence — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 17 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for PAF GD Pilot Non-Verbal Intelligence?
Yes — a 50-card Non-Verbal Intelligence deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.