Best Reasoning Books for all competitive examinations

ByPeter Parker
  • Reasoning is crucial for success in competitive exams, and choosing the right study material is key. In this blog post, we’ll explore the best reasoning books that cover verbal, non-verbal, analytical, and critical reasoning. These books offer essential shortcuts, tips, and extensive practice to help you excel in exams like SSC, Banking, UPSC, and more.

  • 1. A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning-R.S.Aggarwal

    The revised edition of “A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning” by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal offers updated questions from exams like SSC, IBPS, and SBI, tailored to current trends.

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    Book Details:-

    • Book Edition: Revised Edition 2024-25
    • Book Publication: S.Chand Publications
    • No of Pages: 932 pages
    • Available Languages: English, Hindi
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    Key Features:-

    • 1000+ solved examples with 7500+ practice questions
    • Based on the latest exam patterns with lots of practice questions
    • Solved examples with full explanations

    PART I – VERBAL REASONING
    SECTION I -GENERAL MENTAL ABILITY
    1. Series Completion
    2. Analogy
    3. Classification
    4. Coding-Decoding
    5. Blood Relations
    6. Puzzle Test
    7. Sequential Output Tracing
    8. Direction Sense Test
    9. Logical Venn Diagrams
    10. Alphabet Test
    11. Alpha-Numeric Sequence Puzzle
    12. Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test
    13. Mathematical Operations
    14. Logical Sequence of Words
    15. Arithmetical Reasoning
    16. Inserting the Missing Character
    17. Data Sufficiency
    18. Eligibility Test
    19. Assertion and Reason
    20. Situation Reaction Test
    21. Verification of Truth of the Statement
    SECTION II -LOGICAL DEDUCTION
    1. Logic
    2. Statement-Arguments
    3. Statement -Assumptions
    4. Statement -Courses of Action
    5. Statement -Conclusions
    6. Deriving Conclusions-from passages
    7. Theme Detection
    8. Cause and Effect Reasoning
    PART II – NON-VERBAL REASONING
    1. Series
    2. Analogy
    3. Classification
    4. Analytical Reasoning
    5. Mirror Images
    6. Water Images
    7. Spotting Out the Embedded Figure
    8. Completion of Incomplete Pattern
    9. Figure Matrix
    10. Paper Folding
    11. Paper Cutting
    12. Rule Detection
    13. Grouping of Identical Figures
    14. Cubes and Dice
    15. Dot Situation
    16. Construction of Squares and Triangles
    17. Figure Formation and Analysis

  • 2. Champion Reasoning 3.0 – Saurav Singh

    The “ADDA 247 Champion’s Reasoning Book” is a detailed guide for banking, SSC, railway, and government exams, covering Verbal, Analytical, and Logical reasoning. It offers practice questions with solutions, aligning with the latest exam patterns to enhance reasoning skills and exam readiness.

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    Book Details:-

    • Book Edition: 3rd (2024)
    • Book Publication: Adda247 Publications
    • No of Pages: 856 pages
    • Available Languages: English
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    Key Features:-

    • Basic to Advance level questions with detailed solutions
    • 6800+ Questions based on latest pattern
    • Trend Analysis of Questions & Cut-off

  • 3. How to Crack Test of Reasoning – Arihant

    “How to Crack Test of Reasoning (Revised 2024 Edition)”offers comprehensive coverage of Verbal, Non-Verbal, and Analytical Reasoning. It includes over 5,000 previous years’ questions (PYQs) up to 2024, organized by type, with detailed explanations provided at the end of each chapter.

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    Book Details:-

    • Book Edition: 2024
    • Book Publication: Arihant Publications
    • No of Pages: 490 pages
    • Available Languages: English
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    Key Features:-

    • Complete coverage of Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning
    • 5000 latest Previous Years’ Questions
    • Chapter-wise coverage of questions asked in various exams upto 2024

    Verbal Reasoning
    1. Analogy
    2. Classification
    3. English Alphabet Test
    4. Word Formation
    5. Logical Order of Words
    6. Coding-Decoding
    7. Series
    8. Conditional Number, Letter and Symbol
    9. Direction Sense Test
    10. Blood Relations
    11. Ranking. Arrangement Test
    12. Sitting Arrangement
    13. Puzzles
    14. Clock and Calendar
    15. Mathematical Operations
    16. Mathematical Reasoning
    17. Insert the Missing Characters
    18. Mathematical Statement and Conclusions (Inequalities )
    19. Matrix Coding
    20. Data Sufficiency
    21. Input-Output
    22. Decision Making
    23. Cube and Dice
    24. Logical Venn Diagrams
    Analytical Reasoning
    25. Syllogism
    26. Statement and Conclusions
    27. Statement and Arguments
    28. Statement and Assumptions/Inferences
    29. Statement and Courses of Action
    30. Assertion and Reason
    31. Cause and Effect
    Nonverbal Reasoning
    1. Analogy
    2. Classification
    3. Series
    4. Figure Completion
    5. Formation of Figures
    6. Embedded Figures
    7. Counting of Figures
    8. Mirror and Water Images
    9. Paper Folding and Cutting
    10. Figure Matrix
    11. Grouping of Identical Images

  • 4. Reasoning Concept King – Gagan Pratap Sir

    “Reasoning Concept King 2024 Edition” by Gagan Pratap offers comprehensive coverage of Verbal, Non-Verbal, Analytical, and Critical reasoning. This bilingual guide provides all essential logic, shortcuts, techniques, and smart tricks to enhance reasoning skills effectively.

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    Book Details:-

    • Book Edition: 2024
    • Book Publication: Champion Publication
    • No of Pages: 318 pages
    • Available Languages: Bilingual
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    Key Features:-

    • Includes all Logics, Shortcuts, Techniques and Smart Tricks
    • Verbal, Non-Verbal, Analytical and Critical questions

    Ch. 1. Analogy or Similarity (सादृश्यता या समानता)
    Ch. 2. Classification (वर्गीकरण)
    Ch. 3. Coding – Decoding (कोडिंग – डिकोडिंग)
    Ch. 4. Alphabetical Reasoning (वर्णमाला परीक्षण)
    Ch. 5. Number Series (संख्या श्रृंखला)
    Ch. 6. Letter Series (अक्षर श्रृंखला)
    Ch. 7. Missing Number (लुप्त संख्या)
    Ch. 8. Mathematical Operation (गणितीय कार्य)
    Ch. 9. Arithmetic Reasoning (अंकगणितीय तर्क)
    Ch. 10. Age (आयु)
    Ch. 11. Coded Inequality (कोडित असमानता)
    Ch. 12. Dice (पासा)
    Ch. 13. Cube and Cuboid (घन और घनाभ)
    Ch. 14. Counting of Figures (आकृतियों की गिनती)
    Ch. 15. Venn Diagram (वेन आरेख)
    Ch. 16. Matrix (आव्यूह)
    Ch. 17. Clock (घड़ी)
    Ch. 18. Calendar (कैलेंडर / पंचांग)
    Ch. 19. Blood Relation (रक्त संबंध)
    Ch. 20. Direction and Distance (दिशा एवं दूरी)
    Ch. 21. Ranking and Order (रैंकिंग एवं क्रम)
    Ch. 22. Seating Arrangement (बैठने की व्यवस्था)
    Ch. 23. Syllogism (युक्तिवाक्य / न्याय निगमन)
    Ch. 24. Puzzle (पहेली)
    Ch. 25. Input-Output (इनपुट-आउटपुट)
    Ch. 26. Data Sufficiency (आँकड़ा पर्याप्तता)
    Ch. 27. Statement – Arguments (कथन – तर्क)
    Ch. 28. Statement – Assumptions (कथन-धारणाएँ)
    Ch. 29. Assertion and Reason (अभिकथन और कारण)
    Ch. 30. Statement-Courses of Action (कथन-कार्यवाही)
    Ch. 31. Statement-Conclusions (कथन-निष्कर्ष)
    Ch. 32. Mirror and Water Images (दर्पण और जल छवियाँ)
    Ch. 33. Paper Folding and Cutting (कागज मोड़ना और काटना)
    Ch. 34. Embedded Figure (अंतर्निहित / छिपी आकृति)
    Ch. 35. Completion of Figure (आकृति पूर्ण करना)
    Ch. 36. Figure Matrix (चित्र आव्यूह)
    Ch. 37. Figure Formation (आकृति निर्माण )
    Ch. 38. Grouping of Figures (आंकड़ों का समूहन)
    Ch. 39. Figure Analogy (आकृति सादृश्यता)
    Ch. 40. Figure Classification (चित्र वर्गीकरण)
    Ch. 41. Figure Series (चित्र श्रृंखला )
    Ch. 42. Dot Situation (बिंदु स्थिति)

  • 5. Shortcuts in Reasoning – Disha Experts

    The 3rd edition of Shortcuts in Reasoning by Disha offers 350+ shortcuts for verbal, non-verbal, and analytical reasoning, with 32 chapters, solved examples, and 500+ practice MCQs. It improves speed by 20-30% and is ideal for quick revision, making it perfect for competitive exams like Banking, SSC, and UPSC.

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    Book Details:-

    • Book Edition: 3rd (2021)
    • Book Publication: Disha Publication
    • No of Pages: 280 pages
    • Available Languages: English, Hindi
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    Key Features:-

    • Unique tool for Quick Revision & Practice
    • 325+ shortcuts and 32 chapters
    • 500+ MCQs with detailed Solutions

Useful for all competitive exams such as CET,SSC,CGL,CPO,CHSL,CDS,State PSCs and UPSCs

We researched and put our Time and Efforts to give you the Best List of Books so that you can pick the Right one for you easily to achieve Success for your Upcoming Exams. I assure you, we will continue updating the list so you can pick the latest one.

Reasoning & Ability Section – No. of Questions & Marks Distribution

Exam NameNo. of Reasoning QuestionsMarks for ReasoningTotal Questions in ExamTotal Marks in Exam
SSC CGL (Tier 1)2550100200
SSC CGL (Tier 2)30 (General Intelligence)90150 (Paper 1)450
SSC CHSL (Tier 1)2550100200
SSC MTS (Tier 1)252590270
SSC CPO (Tier 1)5050200200
SSC GD Constable252580160
SSC Stenographer5050200200
Bank Clerk (IBPS/SBI Prelims)3535100100
Bank PO (IBPS/SBI Prelims)3535100100
Bank PO (IBPS/SBI Mains)4560155200
RRB NTPC (CBT 1)3030100100
RRB NTPC (CBT 2 – Graduate Level)3535120120
RRB Group D3030100100
RRB ALP (CBT 1)25257575
UPSC (CSAT Paper 2)20-2550-62.580200

Key Notes:

  • Negative Marking: Most of these exams have a negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer, except for UPSC CSAT (which has 1/3rd negative marking).
  • UPSC CSAT Paper 2: Includes reasoning, comprehension, and quantitative aptitude. Candidates need at least 33% marks to qualify.
  • Bank PO Mains Reasoning Section: Includes both Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (combined section).
  • SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1: Now includes General Intelligence (Reasoning) as a part of a broader syllabus.

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