{"product_id":"test-of-reasoning-for-all-competitive-examinations","title":"Test of Reasoning for All Competitive Examinations","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Edgar Thorpe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: ‎ McGraw Hill Education\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: ‎ 25 January 2017\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: ‎ Sixth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint length: ‎ 976 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10: ‎ 9352604954\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13: ‎ 978-9352604951\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight: ‎ 1900 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTest of Reasoning for All Competitive Examinations\u003c\/b\u003e, authored by the highly distinguished educationist and assessment expert Edgar Thorpe, is a definitive, time-tested masterpiece in the domain of psychometric testing and mental aptitude. Published by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"251\"\u003ePearson Education\u003c\/b\u003e, this comprehensive manual serves as an indispensable cornerstone for millions of candidates preparing for elite competitive assessments across India, including UPSC Civil Services (CSAT), Bank PO\/Clerk, SSC, MBA entrance tests (CAT, XAT), and Campus Recruitment Exams. The core philosophy of this text centers on moving students away from rote memorization toward building structured cognitive agility. Thorpe treats reasoning not as an innate, unchangeable trait, but as a systematic trainable skill governed by recognizable structural rules, mathematical logic, and deductive precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe manual is structurally organized into distinct, highly specialized modules that mirror the exact patterns of modern competitive examinations. It begins with an exhaustive treatment of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"188\"\u003eVerbal Reasoning\u003c\/b\u003e, systematically breaking down syllogisms, blood relations, coding-decoding, ranking tests, and direction senses. The middle sections dive deep into \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"353\"\u003eAnalytical and Critical Reasoning\u003c\/b\u003e, guiding the candidate through complex data arrangements, logical deductions, input-output tracking, and the evaluation of statements, assumptions, and courses of action. The final segments are dedicated to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"594\"\u003eNon-Verbal Reasoning\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring thousands of high-clarity visual patterns, mirror images, cube folding matrices, and series completions. Rather than offering superficial shortcut tricks that fail under exam pressure, the book stands out by introducing foundational conceptual frameworks followed by graded exercises ranging from basic practice questions to advanced, high-difficulty puzzle sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eEdgar Thorpe is an elite corporate trainer, aptitude specialist, and prolific author whose educational materials have shaped competitive exam preparation in India and abroad for decades. Known for his methodical and scientifically structured approach to psychometric evaluation, he has authored numerous bestselling references, including the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"342\"\u003eGeneral Knowledge Manual\u003c\/i\u003e and various targeted test-prep modules for Pearson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThorpe’s pedagogical and instructional style is characterized by remarkable clarity, rigorous logical progression, and a reassuring, peer-to-peer preparatory tone. Writing as a veteran examiner who understands the exact psychological traps and time constraints students face in a testing hall, he strips away confusing semantic clutter to present shortcuts anchored firmly in conceptual rules. By balancing deep theoretical explanations with strategic time-management tips and exhaustive question banks, his collective literature remains an enduring national benchmark for educators, career counselors, and competitive aspirants looking to maximize their analytical scores.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51998466146602,"sku":"VASY-9352604954","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/819Sion8XOL._SL1500.jpg?v=1782450164","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/test-of-reasoning-for-all-competitive-examinations","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}