Analogy · solved example
If 6 : 36, then 9 : ?
- 90
- 99
- 81Correct
- 72
Solution
36 is 6 squared, so the rule is n → n², giving 9² = 81.
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General Intelligence & Reasoning for RRB Technician
RRB Technician sets 40 General Intelligence & Reasoning questions for 40 marks across 2 stages, so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.
40 questions40 marks10 topics
How to approach General Intelligence & Reasoning in RRB Technician
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 RRB Technician stage, from the official pattern.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Time | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Test for Technician Grade I Signal | 15 | 15 | — | 15% |
| Computer Based Test for Technician Grade III | 25 | 25 | — | 25% |
General Intelligence & Reasoning syllabus for RRB Technician
Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.
- Analogies
- Alphabetical and number series
- Coding and decoding
- Mathematical operations
- Relationships and blood relations
- Syllogism
- Jumbling and Venn diagrams
- Data interpretation and sufficiency
- Conclusions and decision making
- Analytical reasoning, directions and classification
Sample General Intelligence & Reasoning questions with solutions
Written to the RRB Technician 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.
Classification · solved example
Find the odd one out: 5, 7, 9, 11.
- 7
- 11
- 5
- 9Correct
Solution
5, 7 and 11 are prime numbers, but 9 = 3 × 3 is composite, so 9 is the odd one out.
Classification · solved example
Find the odd one out: Rose, Lotus, Lily, Mango.
- Rose
- Lily
- Lotus
- MangoCorrect
Solution
Rose, lotus and lily are flowers, whereas mango is a fruit, so mango is the odd one out.
Order and ranking · solved example
A is taller than B, C is taller than A, and D is taller than C. Who is the tallest among A, B, C and D?
- C
- A
- B
- DCorrect
Solution
The order from tallest is D > C > A > B, so D is the tallest.
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General Intelligence & Reasoning shows up in every RRB Technician mock test, in the same interface, with sectional locking and negative marking.
Frequently asked questions
How many General Intelligence & Reasoning questions are asked in RRB Technician?
RRB Technician Latest notified cycle sets 40 General Intelligence & Reasoning questions for 40 marks, split across 15 in the Computer Based Test for Technician Grade I Signal and 25 in the Computer Based Test for Technician Grade III.
Is there negative marking for General Intelligence & Reasoning in RRB Technician?
Yes. RRB Technician deducts one third of a mark for each wrong answer, General Intelligence & Reasoning included, so unsure guesses cost you. One third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Which General Intelligence & Reasoning topics matter most for RRB Technician?
The RRB Technician syllabus lists Analogies, Alphabetical and number series, Coding and decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships and blood relations, Syllogism and more. 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 RRB Technician 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 RRB Technician mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.