Advanced
General Ability
Tests
For CSS, FPSC, PPSC, KPK PSC, BPSC, SPSC, NTS
& all other allied examinations
M Imtiaz Shahid
Answers with Explanations
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M Imtiaz Shahid
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978-969-588-372-3
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CONTENTS
Basic Arithmetic & General Ability Tests
1.
Simplification
2.
Problems on Numbers
3.
Problems on Trains
4.
Problems on Ages
5.
Partnership
11
6.
Chain Rules
13
7.
Pipes and Cisterns
16
8.
Boats and Streams
17
9.
Races and Games of Skills
19
10.
Stock and Shares
20
11.
True Discount
22
12.
Bankers Discount
24
13.
Clocks
25
14.
Decimal Fractions
26
15.
Area Problems
29
16.
Volume and Surface Area
32
17.
Probability
35
18.
Heights and Distances
37
19.
Odd Man Out and Series
39
20.
Surds and Indices
41
21.
Square Roots and Cube Roots
42
22.
Topic 1: Number System
45
23.
Topic 2: Coordinate Geometry
46
24.
Topic 3: Coordinate Geometry
47
25.
Topic 4: Linear Equations in two Variables
48
26.
Topic 5 Introduction to Euclids Geometry
50
27.
Topic 6: Lines and Angles
51
28.
Topic 7: Triangles
52
29.
Topic 8: Quadrilaterals
52
30.
Topic 9: Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles
53
31.
Topic 10: Circle
55
32.
Topic 11: Constructions
56
33.
Topic 12: Herons Formula
57
34.
Topic 13: Surface, Area and Volumes
58
35.
Topic 14: Statistics & Probability
58
36.
Topic 15: Real Numbers
61
37.
Topic 16: Polynomials
61
38.
Topic 17: Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
62
39.
Topic 18: Quadratic Equations
63
40.
Topic 19: Arithmetic Progressions
64
41.
Topic 20: Coordinate Geometry
65
42.
Topic 21: Introduction to Trigonometry and its Applications
66
43.
Topic 22: Circles
66
44.
Topic 23: Constructions
67
45.
Topic 24: Area Related to Circles
68
46.
Topic 25: Surface Areas and Volumes
69
47.
Number Series
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
Type 4
71
72
72
73
48. Essential Part
Type 1
Type 2
78
78
49. Matching Definitions
82
50. Logical Problems
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
86
87
88
51. Statement and Assumption
92
52. Theme Detection
101
53. Logical Deduction
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
105
105
107
109
111
54. Letter and Symbol Series
Type 1
Type 2
122
122
55. Analogy Questions (Part 1)
127
56. Analogies (Part 2)
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
Type 4
142
142
142
143
144
57. Making Judgments
149
58. Course of Action
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
153
153
160
163
59. Verbal Classification
179
60. Analyzing Arguments
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
Type 4
Type 5
Type 6
182
184
185
187
188
188
61. Statement and Conclusion
Section 1
Section 2
198
200
Exercises
62. Number Series
63. Wrong Number in the Series
216
217
64. Odd One Numbers
218
65. Odd One Pair Numbers
218
66. Analogy : Numbers
219
67. Thought Questions
219
68. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
222
69. General Mental Ability
230
This book covers:
Quantitative Ability/Reasoning
Basic Mathematical Skills.
Concepts and ability to reasons quantitatively and solve problems in a
quantitative setting.
Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry (Average, Ratios, Rates, Percentage,
Angles, Triangles, Sets, Remainders, Equations, Symbols, Rounding of
Numbers
Random Sampling
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Reasoning/Ability
Logical Reasoning includes the process of using a rational, systematic series
of steps based on sound mathematical procedures and given statements to
arrive at a conclusion
Analytical Reasoning/Ability includes visualizing, articulating and solving both
complex and uncomplicated problems and concepts and making decisions that
are sensible based on available information, including demonstration of the
ability to apply logical thinking to gathering and analyzing information.
Mental Abilities
Mental Abilities Scales that measures specific constructs such as verbal,
mechanical, numerical and social ability.
And much more
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