Number series · solved example
Find the next term: 3, 7, 15, 31, ?
- 63Correct
- 62
- 64
- 59
Solution
Each term is double the previous plus one: 3×2+1=7, 7×2+1=15, 15×2+1=31, and 31×2+1=63.
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General Intelligence & Reasoning for ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman)
ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman) sets 25 General Intelligence & Reasoning questions for 25 marks in the Written Examination (CBT / OMR), so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.
25 questions25 marks5 topics
How to approach General Intelligence & Reasoning in ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman)
The non-verbal and analytical reasoning that SSC and railway papers lean on: series, analogy, classification, coding and the figure-based questions. It rewards pattern recognition built through volume, so the return on drilling a lot of questions is unusually high here.
Weightage in the paper
How much General Intelligence & Reasoning is worth in each ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman) stage, from the official pattern.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Time | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination (CBT / OMR) | 25 | 25 | — | 25% |
General Intelligence & Reasoning syllabus for ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman)
Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.
- Coding-decoding and number or letter series
- Blood relations and directions
- Analytical reasoning and puzzles
- Classification and pattern recognition
- Non-verbal and verbal reasoning at matriculation level
Sample General Intelligence & Reasoning questions with solutions
Written to the ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman) pattern, with the answer key and the method behind it — a look at how the section is actually set before you drill the full topic sets.
Analogy · solved example
Thermometer : Temperature :: Barometer : ?
- Atmospheric pressureCorrect
- Wind speed
- Humidity only
- Rainfall
Solution
A thermometer measures temperature; a barometer measures atmospheric pressure. The relationship is instrument to the quantity it measures.
Direction sense · solved example
A patrol walks 9 km north, then 12 km east. How far is the patrol from the starting point?
- 15 kmCorrect
- 21 km
- 13 km
- 18 km
Solution
The path forms a right triangle with legs 9 km and 12 km. Distance from start = √(9²+12²) = √(81+144) = √225 = 15 km.
Coding-decoding · solved example
If 'POST' is coded as 'QPTU', how is 'BORDER' coded using the same pattern?
- CPSEFSCorrect
- CPSDFS
- CPSEFR
- BQSEFS
Solution
Each letter moves one place forward: B→C, O→P, R→S, D→E, E→F, R→S. So BORDER becomes CPSEFS.
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Frequently asked questions
How many General Intelligence & Reasoning questions are asked in ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman)?
ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman) 2024 cycle (latest concluded) sets 25 General Intelligence & Reasoning questions for 25 marks in the Written Examination (CBT / OMR).
Is there negative marking for General Intelligence & Reasoning in ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman)?
No. The ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman) written stage carries no negative marking, so it is worth attempting every General Intelligence & Reasoning question you can.
Which General Intelligence & Reasoning topics matter most for ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman)?
The ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman) syllabus lists Coding-decoding and number or letter series, Blood relations and directions, Analytical reasoning and puzzles, Classification and pattern recognition, Non-verbal and verbal reasoning at matriculation level. Weight your revision towards the ones you are weakest on and confirm the emphasis against the paper analysis for recent cycles.
How can I practise General Intelligence & Reasoning for ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman) free?
Every General Intelligence & Reasoning question on this site is free and written to the exam pattern. Use the topic drills for instant-feedback practice, the daily quiz to keep the section warm, and the ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman) mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.