SSC MTS 2023: Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving

Preparation for Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving

The SSC MTS Exam 2023 consists of 4 sections: Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving, Numerical and Mathematical Ability, General Awareness, and English Language and Comprehension. Reasoning ability and problem-solving is an important section of the SSC MTS syllabus, so they are also very important parts of the exam. A total of 20 questions are asked in this section to examine the candidates. This section will be 60 marks, so knowing the important topics on reasoning ability and problem-solving is of the utmost importance. Apart from this, you must also know the most expected SSC MTS Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving questions to avoid losing any marks in the SSC MTS Reasoning section.

SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2023

SSC MTS Paper-I 2023

• Paper-I will be conducted in 2 sessions.
• Paper-I will be an objective type
• Session-I contains 20 Questions Each on Numerical and Mathematical Ability, Reasoning Ability, and Problem Solving.
• In session-I, there is no Negative Marking.
• Session II contains 25 Questions Each on General Awareness and English Language and Comprehension.
• In session II, for every incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted.
• Session-I and Session-II contain 3 marks for each Question.
• The Question of paper-I is in both language Hindi and English.
• There will be a time limit of 45 minutes Each for Regular Candidates and 60 minutes Each for Visually, handicapped(VH) cerebral palsy(CP) Candidates.

Subject	NO. Of Question	Marks	Duration
Session-I
Numerical and Mathematical Ability	20	60	45 minutes
Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving	20	60
Total	40	120
Session-II
General Awareness	25	75	45 minutes
English Language and Comprehension	25	75
Total	50	150

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Syllabus For Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving

The SSC MTS Exam consists of many different sub-sections, out of which the Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving sections can help you score maximum marks. Knowing the SSC MTS Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving Syllabus can increase your chances of getting selected for the post.

• Classification
• Matrix
• Alphabet series
• Venn Diagram
• Coding & Decoding
• Analogy
• Puzzle
• Missing Numbers
• Number series
• Verbal Reasoning
• Venn Diagram
• Direction/ Distance
• Blood Relation

SSC MTS Exam Analysis for Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving

Topics	No of Questions Asked	Level of Exam
Syllogism	2	Easy
Sitting arrangement	1	Easy-Moderate
Number Series	2-4	Easy
Mirror Image	1-2	Easy
Paper Cutting	1-2	Easy
Odd one out	2	Easy-Moderate
Analogy	2-3	Easy Moderate
Mathematical Operations	2	Easy
Series	2-3	Easy
Miscellaneous	5-6	Easy
Total	25	Easy

Topic-wise Weightage for Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving

Topics	Sub Topics	Question weightage	Difficulty level
Number Series	Arithmetical Number Series, Non-verbal series (Mixed Series, Figural Series, Semantic Series, Word Series), Alphabet Test	2-3 Question	Easy- Moderate
Direction/Ranking	Direction and Distance, Order & Ranking, Calendar Reasoning, Clock Reasoning	1-2 Question	Easy- Moderate
Non-Verbal Reasoning	Figure Counting & Image Formation, Cubes and Dice, Figure Matrix, Paper-cutting, Similarity and Differences, Visual Reasoning (space visualization, visual memory), Discriminating observation, Blood Relation and other relationship concepts	5-6 Question	Easy- Moderate
Miscellaneous	Coding Decoding, Input-Output, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Analysis and Judgement, Emotional intelligence, Word building, Mirror Image, Hidden Image, Dictionary Order, Classification, Odd one Out	9-10 Question	Easy- Moderate
Syllogism	Statement and argument, Statement and conclusion, Statement and assumption, Venn diagram	1-2 Question	Easy- Moderate
Analogy	Figural Analogy, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Symbolic Operations, and Relationship Trends	1-2 Question	Easy- Moderate

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Tips for Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving

Now that you have gone through the SSC MTS Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving Syllabus, it is necessary to prepare for various topics along with the best preparation tips. Let us look at the points for SSC MTS Preparation Tips for the Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving section given below.

• If you want to improve your paper preparation, then you can prepare yourself with free mock tests.
• Note the topics from which questions are asked every year and practice them with a lot of effort.
• Stay away from your phone and social media while preparing for the exam, and do your preparation well.
• Solving more and more previous year papers as the paper can be based on the previous year.