The SBI PO 2025 exam is approaching, and every mark matters, especially in the Reasoning Ability section of the Prelims exam. One of the most scoring yet often misunderstood topics is Inequality. This topic appears almost every year and generally carries 4 to 5 questions. Most students assume it’s easy and skip proper revision, but this overconfidence can lead to avoidable mistakes in the exam. With consistent practice and awareness of common errors, you can easily score full marks in this section. In this blog, we’ll explain what inequality questions are, share 10 mistakes to avoid, and give answers to help you approach this topic smartly and accurately.
What is an Inequality?
In Reasoning Ability, Inequality questions test your ability to compare elements using mathematical symbols. You are given a set of statements with symbols and asked to check which of the given conclusions logically follow. These questions are statement-conclusion-based, where logic and symbol interpretation are key.
Common Symbols Used:
‘>’ – Greater than
‘<’ – Less than
‘=’ – Equal to
‘≥’ – Greater than or equal to
‘≤’ – Less than or equal to
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10 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Inequality Questions
Even though inequality questions are considered easy, aspirants often lose marks due to careless mistakes. Let’s understand the top 10 mistakes you must avoid during the SBI PO exam:
1️. Misreading Symbols
Many aspirants confuse ≥ with > or ≤ with <, especially in pressure situations. Always revise the meaning of each symbol before the exam.
2️. Ignoring the Equality Part
In symbols like ≥ or ≤, students often ignore the ‘=’ part. This causes wrong conclusions. For example, A ≥ B means A could be equal to or greater than B.
3. Assuming Relationships That Don’t Exist
Only derive conclusions based on given statements. Do not make assumptions like A > B just because A > C and C > B unless it’s established.
4. Not Identifying ‘No Relation’ Cases
Sometimes, you cannot determine the relationship (CND – Cannot be determined). In such cases, students still try to force a conclusion and mark wrong answers.
5. Overlooking Opposite Statements
If a conclusion says A < B and the statement says A > B, students mistakenly consider both as wrong without evaluating the logical contradiction. Be careful with opposites.
6. Comparing in the Wrong Direction
You must compare symbols from left to right, as the order of comparison affects the logic. Misjudging the direction leads to incorrect answers.
7. Misplacing Elements
Some aspirants confuse elements in long chains like A ≥ B = C < D. It’s important to compare correctly by connecting elements step-by-step.
8. Getting Trapped in ‘Either/Or’ Cases
When two conclusions are given, students wrongly assume that both are true. In fact, only one can be true in either/or cases. Learn the conditions where “either” is applicable.
9. Relying Too Much on Tricks Without Understanding
Many students follow YouTube hacks or shortcut tricks without understanding the actual concept. These tricks may fail in complex questions.
10. Wasting Time on Tough Ones
Not every inequality question is solvable in under 30 seconds. If a question looks confusing, mark it for review and come back later.
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FAQs
Yes, sometimes in coded form or as part of puzzles.
Usually, 4–5 questions are asked.
Yes, it’s a scoring and frequently asked topic.
Yes, recent trends show a mix of direct and reverse logic questions.
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