1: Non Verbal Reasoning - Analogy
Duration: 16 min
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Module outline
- Paper 1 | Reasoning Test: Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Syllogisms, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Venn Diagram, Analogy, Ranking, Order and Sequence, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Logical Sequence Of Words, Cubes & Dices, Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Calendar, Alphabet and Word Tests, Numerical Reasoning, Number System, Averages, Mixtures and Alligation, Percentages, Series Completion, Analogy and Classification, Patterns in Two-Dimensional Figures, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Direction Sense, Algebra, Logical Deduction and Induction, Syllogisms and Venn Diagrams, Critical Reasoning, Order, Ranking and Sequence, Reading Comprehension, Profit, Loss and Discount, Constraint Puzzles, Speed, Time and Distance, Traverse Surveying, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Mensuration, Permutations and Combinations, Clocks and Calendars, Data Interpretation, Assembling and Grouping of Shapes, Transformation of Shapes, Three-Dimensional Patterns and Visualization, Cubes and Dice, Vocabulary, Blood Relations, Data Sufficiency
- Paper 1 | Numerical Analysis: Number System, HCF LCM, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Average, Sequence and Series (Series), Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Algebra, Statistics, Data Interpretation, Mental Ability, Arithmetic, Logarithm, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Speed Time and Distance, Mixture and Alligation, Mensuration and Geometry, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Sequences and Series, Powers, Surds and Logarithms, Subject-Verb Agreement, Sentence Completion, Geometry, Sentence Structure and Correction, Data Sufficiency, Trigonometry, Measurement and Quantity Take-Off, Signal Space and Optimum Detection, Probability, Statistics, Algebra, Time and Work, Speed, Time and Distance, Data Interpretation, Graph Theory, Combinatorics
- Paper 1 | General Knowledge: State Wise GK, History, Geography, GK- Current Affairs, Static General Knowledge, Polity, Indian Economy
- Paper 1 | DBMS: Basics of DBMS, ER Diagram, Relational Model & Functional Dependencies, Keys & Integrity Constraints, Normalization (1NF - BCNF), Decomposition Properties & 4NF, File Organization & Indexing, Relational Algebra, SQL, Transaction Management, Concurrency Control, Relational Calculus, Database Security & Authorization, Database Recovery
- Paper 1 | Data Communication & Network: Introduction to CN, Data Communication, DLL: Access Control, DLL: Flow Control, DLL: Error Control, DLL: Framing, Data Link Layer - Ethernet, Net Layer: IPv4 & Proto, Net Layer: IP Addressing, Net Layer:Routing Protocol, Transport Layer Services, TL: Congestion & UDP, Application Layer, Network Security, Security in Mobile and Wireless Computing, Input Output Organisation, File Management, Hardware Basics, Terms & Abbreviations, Protocols & Services, Network Access Technologies, Cyber Safety and Security, Basics of COA
- Paper 2 | System Analysis & Design: Fundamentals of Systems and Information Systems, SDLC and Development Approaches, Fundamentals of Software Engineering, Software Requirements and Quality Assurance, Software Documentation and Software Requirements Specification (SRS), SDD and Quality Assurance, Software Design, Estimation and Metrics, Software Testing, Software Maintenance and Configuration Management, Security, Risk Management & Maintenance, extras
- Paper 2 | Programming Language (Java): Java Fundamentals, OOPS with Java, Array, String, IO & References, Generic & Collections, Multithreading, Java, Miscellaneous, Control Flow, OOPS with C++, Stack, C Fundamentals, Arrays & Pointers, Object Oriented Technology, Control Flow & Looping, Introduction to Python
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This video is a comprehensive tutorial on non-verbal reasoning, specifically focusing on pattern recognition and analogy-based problems. The instructor, Yash Jain, systematically guides viewers through various types of questions, using a consistent format where a problem set of figures (A, B, C, D) is presented, and the student must identify the underlying logical relationship to determine the missing figure in the answer set. The video demonstrates multiple problem-solving techniques, including analyzing the number of elements, their arrangement, and transformations like rotation and reflection. The instructor uses on-screen annotations to highlight key features and explain the reasoning process step-by-step, making it a practical guide for students preparing for competitive exams.
Chapters
0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00
The video opens with a title slide for a 'Pattern Recognition' lesson, followed by a presentation slide introducing the topic of 'Non-Verbal Reasoning Test Questions & Answers' by Yash Jain. The instructor, visible in a small window, begins by explaining the format of the questions, which involve identifying a relationship between a problem set of figures (A, B, C, D) and applying that same relationship to an answer set to find the missing figure. The first example shown is a 'Symbol Series' problem where the number of circles inside a pentagon increases from one to four, and the instructor explains that the next figure should have five circles, which corresponds to option (D).
2:00 – 5:00 02:00-05:00
The instructor presents a new analogy problem. The problem set shows a sequence of figures: a square with a circle, a circle with a square, a square with a triangle, and a triangle with a square. The answer set shows a sequence of triangles with a square, a square with a triangle, a triangle with a square, and a square with a triangle, with the last figure missing. The instructor analyzes the pattern, noting that the first figure in the problem set is a square with a circle, and the second is a circle with a square, indicating a swap of positions. The third is a square with a triangle, and the fourth is a triangle with a square, which is a swap. The pattern is a swap of the two figures. The answer set follows the same pattern: the first is a triangle with a square, the second is a square with a triangle, the third is a triangle with a square, and the fourth should be a square with a triangle, which is option (B).
5:00 – 10:00 05:00-10:00
The video transitions to a new problem involving a sequence of figures: a square with a cross, a square with a cross, a pentagon, and a question mark. The answer set shows a sequence of pentagons with a cross, a pentagon with a cross, a pentagon with a cross, a pentagon with a cross, and a question mark. The instructor explains that the first two figures in the problem set are identical, and the third is a new shape (pentagon). The pattern is that the first two figures are the same, and the third is a new shape. The answer set follows this pattern: the first two figures are the same (pentagon with a cross), and the third is a new shape (pentagon with a cross), so the fourth should be the same as the third, which is a pentagon with a cross, corresponding to option (D).
10:00 – 15:00 10:00-15:00
The instructor presents a problem involving a sequence of figures: a square with a cross, a square with a cross, a pentagon, and a question mark. The answer set shows a sequence of pentagons with a cross, a pentagon with a cross, a pentagon with a cross, a pentagon with a cross, and a question mark. The instructor explains that the first two figures in the problem set are identical, and the third is a new shape (pentagon). The pattern is that the first two figures are the same, and the third is a new shape. The answer set follows this pattern: the first two figures are the same (pentagon with a cross), and the third is a new shape (pentagon with a cross), so the fourth should be the same as the third, which is a pentagon with a cross, corresponding to option (D).
15:00 – 15:39 15:00-15:39
The video concludes with a final problem involving a sequence of figures: a square with a cross, a square with a cross, a pentagon, and a question mark. The answer set shows a sequence of pentagons with a cross, a pentagon with a cross, a pentagon with a cross, a pentagon with a cross, and a question mark. The instructor explains that the first two figures in the problem set are identical, and the third is a new shape (pentagon). The pattern is that the first two figures are the same, and the third is a new shape. The answer set follows this pattern: the first two figures are the same (pentagon with a cross), and the third is a new shape (pentagon with a cross), so the fourth should be the same as the third, which is a pentagon with a cross, corresponding to option (D). The video ends with a 'Thanks for Watching' screen.
The video provides a structured and methodical approach to solving non-verbal reasoning problems, particularly those involving pattern recognition and analogies. It begins by establishing the core concept of identifying a logical relationship between a sequence of figures and applying that relationship to a new sequence. The instructor demonstrates this by walking through several distinct problem types, each with a unique pattern. The first example focuses on a simple numerical progression (increasing number of circles). The second example illustrates a positional swap between two elements. The third example introduces a pattern of repetition followed by a new element. The consistent use of on-screen annotations to highlight the key features of the figures and the step-by-step verbal explanation of the logic allows students to clearly see the thought process required to solve these problems. The video effectively teaches a set of analytical skills that are essential for success in competitive exams.