Analytical Reasoning - Types Of Questions

What ever types of question is there it is a logical question. In GAT or GRE question asked by examiner generally from the following conditions:


Ranking:


Question may come from such condition in which you asked to place people or objects in order according to some kind of ranking. 


For example:


Age, height, weight, Stealing Arrangement, Grades assigned to exam or any kind of question in which you organize the people or objects.


Sample Question:


Four captains and first mates of three of them were called to attend the annual meeting at head quarters. The captains were Luqman, Manzor, Nauman and Osaf; the first mates were Ayesha, Durya, and Gia. Each person in turn delivered a report to chairperson as follows:
Each of the first mates delivered their report exactly after her captain. The first captain to speak was manzoor and captain nauman spoke after him.


(Represent the person with first letter of his name)


Questions:


1- Which of the following order of delivering report is not conformable with the     
    conditions?


A- M, A, N, G, O, L, D
B- M, D, N, G, L, O, A
C- M, N, A, L, D, O, G
D- M, N, A, O, D, L, G
E- M, N, G, D, O, L, A


Answer:
The best option is E because from given condition two mates cannot together. Moreover, Two captain can present consecutively because one captain has no mate.

Analytical Reasoning - An Overview

The Analytical Reasoning section of GAT or GRE is nothing but a test of logical thinking. Informally the analytical reasoning test is known as "logic games". Questions in this section always comes in a group of four to seven and based on initial set of conditions and rules along with additional information.


It is very successful tips to solve Analytical Reasoning questions that draw a rough diagram only on the basis of information given in question and do not include your assumptions. Such a diagram can  help you to answer the questions at a Glance.


In logic or Analytical Reasoning formal training is bot required to answer these questions. These questions are intended to be answered using knowledge, skills and reasoning ability generally expected of graduates.


Further Readings:
Types of Questions in Analytical Reasoning
Strategy To Solve Analytical Reasoning Questions

Analytical Ability - An Overview

In simple words we can define Analytical Ability as to look at the way in which person can analyze information and draw logical conclusion. The analytical section of GAT is consist of two logical sections that are Analytical reasoning and Logical reasoning. Each of these section contains almost equal number of questions. However, GAT A, GAT B and GAT C have different number of questions in this section. GAT A comprises 40%, GAT B comprises 25% and GAT C comprises of 30%. For detail of what GAT A ,GAT B and GAT C are cilck here.

Go for detail of Analytical Ability sections from here:

1- Analytical Reasoning
2- Analytical Ability

GAT registration

The candidate is required to register for appearing in the GAT Test as scheduled by NTS. The registration process is given below:

• Download GAT registration form (typeable) and bank deposit slip from NTS website www.nts.org.pk. (Registration form is available on website only.
• Deposit Rs. 700/- (Rupees Seven Hundred only) through online bank deposit slip in the online branches of MCB, UBL or ABL. (See bank service charges on deposit slip)
• Attach 2 photographs (1 x 1.5 inch) at the front of this Registration Form. All candidates are required to provide their photographs with full face exposure.

• Do not send any documents other than two photos and original bank deposit slip along with your GAT Registration Form.

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Introduction to GAT-General

Graduate Assessment Test (GAT) aims to assess the verbal, quantitative and analytical abilities that have been attained over a period and that are not necessarily related to any specific field of study. GAT is often required for public sector universities master's degree and M. Phil programs and some time also required for jobs in public sector organizations. Moreover, Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan requires GAT for awarding scholarships through its scholarships schemes.

HEC has assigned National Testing Service (NTS) Pakistan, the responsibility to conduct GRE Type Test i.e. Graduate Assessment Test GAT-GENERAL for admissions in M.Phil and HEC Scholarship Schemes and GAT-SUBJECT for PhD. Programmes.


Note: The test result will remain valid for TWO YEAR for admissions and HEC Scholarship Schemes.

Sub Topics:
1- Types of GAT-General Types
2- GAT Format
3- List of Disciplines for GAT-General
4- GAT-General Test Schedule

GAT FORMAT

The test itself consist of 100 questions. Each question is in multiple choice MCQ's format, with some havingfour or five possible answers. GAT is consisted of three sections:

VERBAL ABILITY

Verbal ability section of the GAT is consisted of four types of questions Reading Comprehension, Sentence Completion, Analogies and Antonyms.

QUANTITATIVE ABILITY

Quantitative ability section of the GAT is consisted of two types of questions Problem Solving and Quantitative Comparison.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY

Analytical ability section includes two types of questions Analytical Reasoning and  Logical Reasoning.

LIST OF DISCIPLINES FOR GAT-GENERAL

Each category of GAT-General comprises of many disciplines. You must be confident in which category you should apply. The only difference between categories A,B and C of GAT General is the different number of questions in three sections, which merely alter your time distribution for the preparation of the GAT's sections.
You may have latest information about GAT distribution from:

http://www.nts.org.pk/GAT/GATGPDistribution.asp

GAT A

Engineering & Technology    Technology includes    Management engineering    Management information systems    Ergonomics   Technical & Vocational education   Industrial research   Engineering including   Textile engineering   Industrial engineering   Computer Engineering   Civil engineering   Bioengineering   Systems engineering   Environmental engineering   Engineering economy   Engineering meteorology   Applied mechanics   Acoustical engineering   Structural engineering   Engineering geology   Transportation engineering   Applied optics   Photonics   Plasma engineering   Hydraulic engineering   Environmental Engineering   Mechanical engineering   Electrical engineering   Electronics   Nuclear engineering   Aeronautics   Astronautics   Mining engineering   Metallurgy

Business Education   Finance all subjects including   Public Finance   Banking   Finance Management   Commerce   Business Administration & Management

GAT B

Arts & Humanities   Fine Arts   Photography   Recreational & pergorming arts, Music   Physical Education and sports   Languages and Literature   Museology (Museum science)   Journalism, Advertisement, Mass Communication

Social Sciences   Anthropology including   Physical Anthropology   Archeology   Economics   Statistics   Political Science   International Relations   Psychology   Philosophy   Sociology   Criminology   Administrative sciences including   Public Administration   Library and Archival Sciences   History   Geography   Religious Studies   Education   Law and Legislature

GAT C

Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences   Agriculture    Plant Culture    Forestry, Horticulture    Animal Culture    Aquaculture, Fiesheries

Biological & Medical Sciences    Biology including    Evolution & Genetics    Microbiology    Botanical Sciences    Botany    Paleo-botany    Zoological Sciences    Zoology    Paleo-zoology    Marine Sciences (Biological Aspects)    Biological Anthropology    Biotechnology   Medicine all subjects including   Medicine   Human anatomy, cytology, histology   Human physiology   Pathology   Internal medicine   Pharmacy, Pharmacology & theraputics   Medicine (Clinical) including   Surgery & related medical specialities   Gynecology related medical specialities   Experimental medicine   Ophthalmology   Dermatology   Pediatrics   Public health including   Promotion of health   Incidence & prevention of disease   Epidemiology   Dentistry   Pharmacology   Pharmacy   Nursing

Physical Sciences    Physics all specialities including   Mechanics   Electricity & Electronics   Modern Physics   Nuclear Physics   Chemistry all subjects including   Biochemistry   Analytical chemistry   Crystallography   Astronomy   Astronomy & allied sciences   Earth (Astronomical geography)   Mathematical geography   Astro-geology   Astro-physics   Earth, Atmosphere & Marine Sciences   Earth sciences & allied sciences   Geology, Hydrology, Meteorology   Petrology, Mineralogy   Economic geology   Palentology-Paleozoology, Paleobotany   Oceanography   Mathematics   Applied Mathematics   Statistics / Computer Sciences & related disciplines   Information Technology, Software Engineering

GAT Types

Based on the field of study of the prospect test taker, question type distribution varies on the GAT. The GAT is generally, composed of Verbal Ability section, a Quantitative Ability section and Analytical Ability Section, however the number of question in each section is given as:

GAT Type	Field of Study	Quantitative	Verbal	Analytical
GAT A	1. Engineering & Technology                   2. Business Education	30%	30%	40%
GAT B	1. Social Science    2. Arts & Humanities	25%	50%	25%
GAT C	1. Biological & Medical Sciences    2. Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences  3. Physical Sciences	40%	30%	30%

Test Schedule for GAT-General 2011

GAT is conducted four to five times in a year. Date of each is advertised in popular newspapers at-least 15-20 days before the test date. You can find schedule for desired test date in NTS official website 

http://www.nts.org.pk/GAT/GATSchedule.asp

Schedule of GAT GENERAL (2011) Sr # Test Date Advertisement Dates Last Date For Application Submission Provisional candidate list will be uploaded on website Queries will be entertained till RollNo. Slip Dispatch Date Result Announcement Date on website Result Card Dispatch Date 1 Sunday 9th January 2011 Sundays 7th & 14th November 2010 Tuesday 14th December 2010 Friday 17th December 2010 Wednesday 22nd December 2010 Friday 24th December 2010 Saturday 15th January 2011 Wednesday 19th January 2011 2 Sunday 10th April 2011 Sundays 20th & 27th February 2011 Tuesday 15th March 2011 Friday 18th March 2011 Thursday 24th March 2011 Monday 28th March 2011 Saturday 16th April 2011 Wednesday 20th April 2011 3 Sunday 10th July 2011 Sundays 22nd & 29th May 2011 Monday 20th June 2011 Thursday 23rd June 2011 Monday 27th June 2011 Wednesday 29th June 2011 Saturday 16th July 2011 Wednesday 20th July 2011 4 Sunday 9th October 2011 Sundays 28th August & 4th September 2011 Monday 19th September 2011 Friday 23rd September 2011 Monday 26th September 2011 Wednesday 28th September 2011 Saturday 15th October 2011 Wednesday 19th October 2011

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