Syllabus-and-Guide-Prelims-2017.pdf) #1. Exam Pattern For SBI PO 2017 Prelims

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Syllabus & Guide for SBI PO Prelims 2017, with topic weightage & marks distribution and other important tips and quizzes. This SBI PO
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Syllabus-and-Guide-Prelims-2017.pdf)#1. Exam Pattern for SBI PO 2017
Prelims
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No. of Max
Section Duration
Qs. Marks
English
30 30
Language
Quantitative
35 35
Aptitude Composite
Time of 1 hour.
Reasoning
35 35
Ability
TOTAL 100 100
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#2. Exam Speciퟓ�cs of SBI PO 2017

1. BILINGUAL TEST: Every section (except English Language) will be available in English as well as Hindi. So if you are more comfortable
with Hindi, several types of questions might be easier to attempt in Hindi, than in English.
2. NEGATIVE MARKING: Each wrong answer takes a quarter of the marks assigned to that question from your total. The negative
marking is small enough that if you are reasonably sure of an answer, you can take a chance and mark it. But be careful not to overdo it
with guesses. Your accuracy could be the difference between selection and disqualiퟓ�cation.
3. CUT-OFFS: Each section has an individual cut-off. Besides this, there is also an overall cut off decided by the SBI that you need to cross
to move to the next round.
#4. Detailed SBI PO Syllabus for SBI PO Prelims 2017 with Marks Distribution
Section-wise Index of SBI PO Syllabus & Guide for SBI PO Prelims 2017:
1. Quantitative Aptitude
2. Reasoning Ability
3. English Language
So without further ado, here is the SBI PO Syllabus for Prelims 2017 with Detailed Guide, Tips, Quizzes. Use this SBI PO Syllabus every time
you study.
SBI PO Syllabus for Prelims 2017 – Quantitative Aptitude

PRIORITY SET 1 Scoring, Easy to Solve, Less Time Consuming, High Accuracy Possible
1. Simpliퟓ�cation: (5-10 Questions)

Problems based on BODMAS Rule, Fractions, Percentages, Approximation, Decimals, Surds & Indices.
Try these Tips: Simpliퟓ�cation using BODMAS Rule (http://testbook.com/blog/simpliퟓ�cation-technique-through-bodmas-rule/)
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-simpliퟓ�cation-quiz-14/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-
simpliퟓ�cation-quiz-1/)
2. Number System: (0-1 Questions)

Problems based on Divisibility & Remainder, Multiples & Factors, Integers, LCM & HCF.
Try these Tips: Divisibility Test Trick for Quick Calculations (https://testbook.com/blog/divisibility-test-trick-for-quick-calculations-in-
quant/)
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (https://testbook.com/blog/number-system-quiz-for-ssc-cgl-railways/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-
quant-number-system-quiz-2/)
3. Average: (1-2 Questions)

Questions on Average Weight/Height/Age/Marks, Average Money expenditure, Average Temperature etc. You just need to use a single
formula i.e. Average = (Sum of Quantities)/(Number of Quantities)
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-algebra-quiz-12/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-

algebra-quiz-25/)
4. Percentage: (1-2 Questions)
Calculation oriented basic percentage problems.
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-percentage-quiz-4/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-
percentage-quiz-17/)
5. Ratio and Proportion: (1-2 Questions)

Problems based on Simple Ratios, Compound Ratios, Componendo & Dividendo, Proportions etc.
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-ratio-and-proportion-6/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-
ratio-proportion-19/)
6. Interest: (1-2 Questions)
Problems based on Simple Interest, Compound Interest as well as mixture of both SI & CI.
Tips: Try this Shortcut for Compound Interest (http://testbook.com/blog/quickest-way-to-solve-compound-interest-problems/), Try
Shortcut for SBI (http://testbook.com/blog/how-to-quickly-ퟓ�nd-rate-of-simple-interest/), How to Solve Simple Interest Problems with
Different Rates (http://testbook.com/blog/solving-simple-interest-problems-for-different-interest-rates/)
7. Number Series: (5 Questions)

Problems based on completing the Series, Finding the Missing Term, Finding the Wrong Term. The concepts behind this can be based
on simple AP, GP, AGP or more complex patterns.
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-number-series-quiz-27/)
PRIORITY SET 2 Scoring, Easy if Concepts Clear & Steps Followed, Could be Tricky, Time
Consuming
8. Proퟓ�t and Loss: (1-2 Questions)

Successive Selling, Partnerships, Discount & MP and Dishonest Dealings.
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-proퟓ�t-and-loss-7/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-
proퟓ�t-loss-20/)
9. Speed, Time and Distance: (1-2 Questions)

Relative Speed, Average Speed, Problems based on Trains, Boat & Stream.
Try this lesson: How to Solve Average Speed (https://testbook.com/blog/calculate-average-speed/)
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-speed-time-and-distance-9/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-
quant-speed-time-distance-quiz-22/)
10. Algebra: (0-6 Questions)

Maybe 5 Problems based on Quadratic Equations in which two quadratic equations are given will be asked. You have to determine the
relation between x and y. Apart from that Linear Equations questions based on ages may be asked, Sometimes Inequalities are also
asked.
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-algebra-quiz-25/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-
algebra-quiz-12/)
11. Mensuration: (1-2 Questions)
Problems based on areas of Square, Rectangle, Circle, Semicircle and Parallelogram. Cone and Cylinder also asked.
Tips: The most time-effective shortcut for Mensuration Problems (http://testbook.com/blog/quick-method-to-solve-mensuration-
problems/)
Try this Quiz: Quiz 1 (https://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-mensuration-quiz-13/)
12. Data Interpretation: (5-10 Questions)

Problems come under this chapter are Line Graphs, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Tables and other miscellaneous infographics. Triangular
Graph & Radar Graph problems appear rarely. Missing data types questions are also asked in the exam.
Tips: How to Quickly Solve Pie Chart Problems in DI (https://testbook.com/blog/how-to-quickly-solve-pie-chart-problems-in-di/), How
to Solve Maximum-Minimum Problems in DI (https://testbook.com/blog/how-to-quickly-solve-maximum-minimum-problems-in-data-
interpretation/), How to Solve Missing Data Type Questions (https://testbook.com/blog/solve-missing-data-interpretation-questions/)
PRIORITY SET 3 Tricky or Tough, More Time Consuming, Lesser Chance of Accuracy
13. Time and Work: (1-2 Questions)

Problems based on Work E韧�ciency, Pipe & Cistern, Work and Wages.
Tips: Shortcut Method for Time & Work Problems (http://testbook.com/blog/shortcut-method-to-solve-time-and-work-problems/)
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-time-work-quiz-23/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-

time-and-work-10/)
14. Permutation and Combination: (0-1 Questions)
Problems based on Basic Selection and Arrangement Problems.
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-permutation-combination-and-probability-8/), Quiz 2
(http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-permutation-combination-probability-21/)
PRIORITY SET 4 Very Tricky/Tough, More Time Consuming, Less Likely to Appear in Paper
15. Mixture Problems: (1-2 Question)

Problems based on making a mixture of two or more entities/mixtures.
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (https://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-mixture-problem-quiz-11/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-
quant-mixture-problem-quiz-24/)
16. Probability: (0-1 Question)
Very basic problems on probability.
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-permutation-combination-and-probability-8/), Quiz 2
(http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-quant-permutation-combination-probability-21/)
17. Data Su韧�ciency: (0-5 Questions)

Data su韧�ciency problems on almost all topics mentioned above.
Try this Quiz: Quiz 1 (https://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-reasoning-data-su韧�ciency-quiz-10/)
How to Prepare Quants for SBI PO Prelims (https://testbook.com/blog/prepare-quantitative-aptitude-for-sbi-po/)Formulas & Tricks in

Quant for SBI PO (https://testbook.com/blog/formulaes-and-tricks-in-quant-for-sbi-po-part-i/)
SBI PO Syllabus for Prelims 2017 – Reasoning Ability

PRIORITY SET 1 Easy to Solve, Scoring, Less Time Consuming, High Accuracy Possible
1. Inequalities: (5 Questions)
Mostly Direct Mathematical Inequalities. There may be 2-3 complex expressions like A > B ≥ C = D; E < B ≤ F. There may be 2-4
conclusions which are to be deduced from these statements. Coded inequalities problems may also be asked where relation between
alphabets are coded such as A # B where # is actually code for > sign.
Tips: Shortcut Method to Solve Mathematical Inequalities (http://testbook.com/blog/tips-to-solve-mathematical-inequality-in-
reasoning/), How to Solve Coded Inequalities (http://testbook.com/blog/tips-to-solve-coded-inequality-in-reasoning/)
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-reasoning-mathematical-inequalities-quiz-2/), Quiz 2
(https://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-reasoning-coded-inequalities-quiz-16/), Quiz 3 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-reasoning-
coded-inequalities-quiz-25/)
2. Ordering and Ranking: (0-5 Questions)
Mostly Puzzle on ordering by age, 韖�oor, rank, boxes of different colours one above another, order in row etc.
Tips: Tricks for Ordering & Ranking (http://testbook.com/blog/tricks-to-crack-ordering-and-ranking-arrangement-in-sbi-po/)
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-reasoning-ordering-and-ranking-quiz-9/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-
clerk-reasoning-ordering-ranking-quiz-13/)
3. Directions & Distances: (2-5 Questions)
A bit di韧�cult problems but can be solved by just plotting all the given information on paper.
Tips: 3 Tricks to Analyze & Calculate Direction and Distance
(http://testbook.com/blog/3-tricks-to-analyze-and-calculate-direction-and-distance/)Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-
clerk-reasoning-direction-and-distance-quiz-6/)
4. Coding & Decoding: (0-5 Questions)
Less Likely to Appear. Mostly questions on Coding and Decoding in Fictitious Language are asked where a few statements are given
which are coded in some meaningless language and questions are based on this code. Possible questions could also include Coding
and Decoding by Letter Shifting, Coding by Analogy and Coding Letters of a Word.
Tips: General Tips for Coding Decoding Part 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/coding-and-decoding-for-bank-exams-part-1/), General Tips
for Coding Decoding Part 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/coding-and-decoding-for-bank-exams-part-2/), Shortcut for Coding in Fictitious
Language (http://testbook.com/blog/shortcut-to-solve-coding-decoding-in-ퟓ�ctitious-language-problems/), How to Solve Letter Shifting
Problems (https://testbook.com/blog/solve-letter-shifting-problems-in-coding-decoding/)
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-reasoning-coding-decoding-quiz-21/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-
clerk-reasoning-coding-decoding-quiz-21/), Quiz 3 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-reasoning-coding-decoding-quiz-29/)
PRIORITY SET 2 Scoring, Easy if Concepts

https://testbook.com/blog/sbiposyllabusguideprelims/#quant Clear & Steps Followed, Could be Tricky, Not Very 4/11
PRIORITY SET 2 Scoring, Easy if Concepts Clear & Steps Followed, Could be Tricky, Not Very
Time Consuming
5. Blood Relations: (2-3 Questions)

Family Tree and Coded Blood Relation Problems.
Tips: General Understanding of Blood Relations (https://testbook.com/blog/general-understanding-of-blood-relations/), Understanding
Complex Blood Relations (https://testbook.com/blog/understanding-complex-blood-relations/)
Quizzes: Try this Quiz (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-reasoning-blood-relations-quiz-3/)
6. Syllogisms: (0-5 Questions)
Problems with 2-3 statements and 2-3 conclusions. Questions are asked whether the conclusions follow or not. Mostly Possibility
based questions are asked. Negative statements and conclusion are also possible (i.e. which of the conclusions DO NOT follow from
the given statements).
Tips: Concepts of Syllogisms (http://testbook.com/blog/concepts-of-syllogisms-part-1-for-ibps-po-other-banking-exams/)
PRIORITY SET 3 Tricky or Tough, More Time Consuming, Lesser Chance of Accurate Solving
7. Circular Seating Arrangement: (5-7 Questions)

Includes Uni-Directional and Bi-Directional problems (i.e. facing inside, outside or in both directions). Sometimes, tough
Square/Rectangular/Hexagonal Table problems also asked. These questions may be paired with Blood Relations or some other
Double Line-Up information along with Circular Arrangement information which makes the problem more di韧�cult and time consuming.
Tips: How to Approach Circular Arrangement – Part I (http://testbook.com/blog/how-to-approach-circular-arrangement-problems-part-
i/), Part II
(http://testbook.com/blog/how-to-approach-circular-arrangement-problems-part-2/)Quizzes: Quiz 1 (https://testbook.com/blog/ibps-
clerk-reasoning-circular-arrangement-quiz-8/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-reasoning-circular-arrangement-quiz-17/)
8. Linear Seating Arrangement: (5-11 Questions)

Problems involving single row (usually, facing north/south) or 2 rows facing each other and 韖�oor-based questions. Can include Double
Line-Up type problems with information sorting.
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-reasoning-linear-arrangement-quiz-15/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-
clerk-reasoning-linear-arrangement-quiz-27/)
9. Double Line Up: (0-6 Questions)

May have negative information. Requires clean charting, proper technique and step-by-step solving.
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-reasoning-double-lineup-quiz-4/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-
reasoning-double-line-quiz-18/), Quiz 3 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-reasoning-double-line-quiz-28/)
10. Scheduling: (0-6 Questions)
Very similar to Double Line-Up problems.
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-reasoning-scheduling-quiz-7/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-
reasoning-scheduling-quiz-23/)
11. Grouping and Selection: (0-5 Questions)
Less likely to appear. Problems on teams and committees asked.
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-reasoning-grouping-selection-quiz-26/)
What to Expect in SBI PO Prelims & Clear in 1 Attempt (https://testbook.com/blog/what-to-expect-in-sbi-po/)
SBI PO Syllabus for Prelims 2017 – English Language

PRIORITY SET 1 Scoring, Easy to Solve, Less Time Consuming, High Accuracy Possible
1. Fill in the Blanks: (0-5 Questions)

Double Blank type questions. Vocabulary based questions. Answers can be easily picked by eliminating options and understanding
context of the sentence.
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-ퟓ�ll-in-the-blanks-quiz-7/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-
english-ퟓ�ll-blanks-quiz-14/), Quiz 3 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-ퟓ�ll-blanks-quiz-21/), Quiz 4
(http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-ퟓ�ll-blanks-quiz-25/)
PRIORITY SET 2 Scoring, Moderately Time Consuming, High Accuracy Possible

2. Reading Comprehension: (7-10 Questions)

Likely the RC will consist of one passage of 7-10 questions. The topics you should look out for are Banking & Economy, Business, Geo-
politics, Governance, Education, Technology, Transport and Social Issues. If 10 questions are asked then there can be 3-4 questions on
vocabulary too.
Synonyms, Antonyms and meanings of Idioms/Phrases are asked in vocabulary based questions. Theme and main idea based
questions are also asked. The fact based and inference based questions require a thorough reading of the passage and sometimes
could be a bit tricky.
Tips: General RC Tips (http://testbook.com/blog/general-tips-for-reading-comprehension-in-english-for-sbi-po/), Speed Reading
Techniques (http://testbook.com/blog/speed-reading-techniques-for-reading-comprehension/), Styles & Tones
(http://testbook.com/blog/styles-and-tones-of-reading-comprehension-for-sbi-po/)
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-reading-comprehension-quiz-6/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-
clerk-english-reading-comprehension-quiz-10/), Quiz 3 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-reading-comprehension-quiz-16/),
Quiz 4 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-reading-comprehension-quiz-23/), Quiz 5 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-
english-reading-comprehension-quiz-28/)
3. Para Jumbles: (0-5 Questions)

A set of 6 sentences are to be rearranged to form a meaningful paragraph. All questions will be based on this single test. Sometimes,
the correct order is asked and the options will show whether you are on the right track. The passage can be on any general topic. Use
of conjunctions/connectors will be helpful for attempting these questions.
Tips: 7 Tips for Solving Para Jumbles (http://testbook.com/blog/7-handy-tips-for-solving-parajumbles-for-sbi-po/)
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-para-jumbles-quiz-2/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-
english-parajumbles-quiz-11/), Quiz 3 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-parajumbles-quiz-18/), Quiz 4
(http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-para-jumbles-quiz-26/)
4. Cloze Test: (5-10 Questions)
A single passage with 5 or 10 blanks. Passage could be on any topic ranging from Banking & Economy to Social Issues. Words are
usually easy to moderate and vocabulary based, but there is always one or two tough words. Understanding the context of the passage
will help you solve it easily. Knowledge of Phrasal verbs will help you.
Tips: 8 Tips to Master Cloze Test (http://testbook.com/blog/8-tips-to-master-cloze-test-for-sbi-po/)
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-cloze-test-quiz-9/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-
cloze-test-quiz-15/), Quiz 3 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-cloze-test-quiz-22/), Quiz 4 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-
clerk-english-cloze-test-quiz-30/)
Daily Vocabulary for SBI PO (https://testbook.com/blog/word-power-made-easy-pdf-capsule-32/)
PRIORITY SET 3 Moderately Scoring, Moderately Time Consuming, Moderate Accuracy Possible
5. Error Spotting: (5-10 Questions)

Could most probably be grammar based (as vocabulary based error spotting was last asked in 2008). Long Sentences with error in one
part are asked. Important topics covered are: Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement, Article-Noun Agreement, Correct Part of Speech,
Correct use of Prepositions, Parallelism, Phrasal Verbs, Easily Confusable Words, Contextual Usage, Sentence Construction, Degree of
Comparison, Conjunctions, Finite and Non-ퟓ�nite verbs. Avoid guessing too much in these questions.
Tip: 52 Tips for Error Spotting – Part I (http://testbook.com/blog/26-tips-for-spotting-errors-in-english-for-sbi-po/), Part II
(http://testbook.com/blog/26-tips-for-spotting-errors-in-english-for-sbi-po-part-ii/)Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-
english-error-spotting-quiz-1/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-error-spotting-quiz-5/)
PRIORITY SET 4 Less Likely to Appear in Paper
6. Word Association Pair: (0-5 Questions)

Four words will be given and you need to determine which two words have either synonymous or antonyms relation between them. Your
knowledge of vocabulary is tested.
7. Phrase Idiom Meaning: (0-3 Questions)

The phrases will be given and you need to select the correct meaning of the given phrase.
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (https://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-phrase-idiom-meaning-quiz-4/), Quiz 2 (https://testbook.com/blog/ibps-
clerk-english-phrases-idioms-quiz-17/)
8. Spellings: (0-3 Questions)

You need to choose the word that is correctly spelt or wrongly spelt from the given options.
Lessons: Easily Confused Words in English (https://testbook.com/blog/easily-confused-words-tackled-in-english/), Lose vs. Loose
(https://testbook.com/blog/difference-between-lose-and-loose-with-idioms-and-meanings/)
9. Sentence/ Paragraph Completion: (0-5 Questions)

A long sentence or a short paragraph will be given with one part of it missing. The missing parts will be mentioned in the options. You
need to choose the correct option to complete the sentence or paragraph meaningfully.
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (https://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-parasentence-completion-quiz-8/)
10. Phrase Replacement/ Sentence Correction: (0-5 Questions)

Grammar/Vocabulary based. Avoid guessing too much in these questions. The questions sometimes test you on Standard Construction
of Sentences, Order of Words, Phrasal Verbs, Homonyms, etcc
Try these lessons: Easy Tips for Grammar – Part I (https://testbook.com/blog/easy-tips-for-learning-english-grammar-for-sbi-po-part-i/),
Part II (https://testbook.com/blog/easy-tips-for-learning-english-grammar-for-sbi-po-part-ii/), Common Errors in Degrees of Comparison
(https://testbook.com/blog/degrees-of-comparison-common-errors/)
Quizzes: Quiz 1 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-phrase-replacement-quiz-3/), Quiz 2 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-
english-phrase-replacement-quiz-12/), Quiz 3 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-phrase-replacement-quiz-19/), Quiz 4
(http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-phrase-replacement-quiz-24/), Quiz 5 (http://testbook.com/blog/ibps-clerk-english-phrase-
replacement-quiz-29/)
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hello Sir/Madam, i want to know whether logical reasoning questions(like
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Where are the points 5,6,7, 10 and 11 for the Reasoning section?
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