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Duration: 6 min
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Module outline
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Analogy, Blood Relations, Data Sufficiency, Number System, HCF LCM, Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Logical Sequence Of Words, Directions (Direction Test), Ranking, Order and Sequence, Syllogisms, Venn Diagram, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Data Arrangement, Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Cubes & Dices, Calendar, Clock, Arithmetic, Verbal Analogy (Word Based Analogy), Numerical Reasoning, Patterns in Two-Dimensional Figures, Assembling and Grouping of Shapes, Transformation of Shapes, Three-Dimensional Patterns and Visualization, Coding and Decoding, Cubes and Dice, Series Completion, Alphabet and Word Tests, Analogy and Classification, Vocabulary, Mathematical Operations, Direction Sense, Number System, Averages, Mixtures and Alligation, Percentages, Logical Deduction and Induction, Simplification and Approximation, Algebra, Sequences and Series, Powers, Surds and Logarithms, Constraint Puzzles, Critical Reasoning, Order, Ranking and Sequence, Syllogisms and Venn Diagrams, Reading Comprehension, Speed, Time and Distance, Traverse Surveying, Clocks and Calendars, Permutations and Combinations, Narrative Sequencing, Project Monitoring, Resources and Safety, Profit, Loss and Discount, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Mensuration, Data Interpretation, Articles and Determiners, Sentence Completion, Data Sufficiency, Blood Relations, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Mixture and Alligation, Sequence and Series (Series), Speed Time and Distance, Algebra, Profit and Loss, Seating Arrangements, Permutation and Combination, Combinatorics
- General Awareness: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Polity, Indian Economy, Environment, Static General Knowledge, GK- Current Affairs
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This educational video, presented by Yash Jain of Knowledge Gate Eduventures, is a tutorial on 'Selection Decision Tables'. The video begins with an introduction to the topic, followed by a detailed explanation of a sample problem. The core of the lesson involves a set of five mandatory conditions for short-listing candidates for a management trainee position, including age (21-28 years as of 1st Nov 2017), minimum graduation marks (60%), preliminary exam marks (60%), final exam marks (55%), and immediate availability for work. The video then presents two specific exceptions to these rules: a candidate with less than 60% in graduation but over 72% in the preliminary exam is referred to the Deputy General Manager, and a candidate with less than 60% in graduation but at least 65% in post-graduation is referred to the General Manager. The instructor explains how to apply these rules to determine the correct course of action for a given candidate. The video concludes by highlighting the importance of this topic for various competitive exams like CAT, XAT, GMAT, and government tests, and ends with a 'Thanks for Watching' screen.
Chapters
0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00
The video opens with a title slide showing a hand filling out a multiple-choice answer sheet, with the text 'SELECTION DECISION TABLE'. This transitions to a blackboard-style presentation slide with the title 'SELECTION DECISION TABLES' and the instructor's name, 'By YASH JAIN'. The instructor, visible in a small window, introduces the topic, explaining that the video will cover selection decision tables, which are a common type of question in competitive exams. He mentions that the content is copyrighted by Knowledge Gate Eduventures and warns against piracy.
2:00 – 5:00 02:00-05:00
The video displays a problem statement on a blackboard. The text instructs the viewer to study the information and answer the questions below. It outlines the conditions for short-listing candidates for a management trainee interview. The five mandatory conditions are listed: (i) age between 21 and 28 years as of 1st Nov 2017, (ii) at least 60% marks in graduation, (iii) at least 60% marks in the preliminary selection examination, (iv) at least 55% marks in the final selection examination, and (v) readiness to join work immediately after the interview. The slide then presents two exceptions: (A) a candidate with less than 60% in graduation but over 72% in the preliminary exam is referred to the Deputy General Manager, and (B) a candidate with less than 60% in graduation but at least 65% in post-graduation is referred to the General Manager. The instructor explains these rules, emphasizing that the candidate must fulfill all five main criteria to be called for an interview.
5:00 – 6:19 05:00-06:19
The video transitions to a slide titled 'WHY STUDY THIS TOPIC?'. It lists numerous competitive exams where this topic is relevant, including CAT, XAT, GMAT, GATE, IIT JEE, and various government and banking exams. The instructor explains that this is a high-yield topic, often worth multiple marks, and is considered easy if one understands the concept. The final slide shows a pyramid of company logos (e.g., IBM, Google, TATA) and then a 'THANKS FOR WATCHING' screen, concluding the tutorial.
The video provides a comprehensive tutorial on solving selection decision table problems. It systematically breaks down the process by first presenting the core rules and then the specific exceptions. The instructor uses a clear, step-by-step approach, explaining that a candidate must meet all five primary conditions to be called for an interview. The two exceptions are presented as special cases that override the main rule, requiring referral to a higher authority. The lesson concludes by contextualizing the topic's importance, showing its relevance across a wide range of high-stakes exams, which reinforces its value for students preparing for competitive assessments.

