Lesson 3.1: Verbal Reasoning (Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense)
Objective: Learn key verbal reasoning topics such as coding-decoding, blood relations, and direction sense to solve questions efficiently in Banking Exams.
1. Coding-Decoding
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Definition: A type of question where letters, numbers, or symbols are coded in a particular way.
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Types:
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Letter Coding: Rearranging letters according to a pattern
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Example: If “BANK” → “CBOL”, then A → B, B → C, N → O, K → L
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Number Coding: Replacing letters with numbers based on their position
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Example: A=1, B=2 → “BAD” = 2 1 4
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Tips:
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Analyze the pattern first (forward, backward, skip letters, alternate letters).
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Practice mixed coding-decoding questions to improve speed.
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2. Blood Relations
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Definition: Determine relationships among family members based on given statements.
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Common Words: Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Son, Daughter, Husband, Wife, Uncle, Aunt
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Tips to Solve:
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Draw a family tree for clarity.
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Use symbolic representation: M = Mother, F = Father, B = Brother, S = Sister.
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Analyze step by step.
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Example:
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Statement: “A is the brother of B. B is the mother of C. How is A related to C?”
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Solution: A → maternal uncle of C
3. Direction Sense
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Definition: Determine final direction or distance after a series of movements.
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Tips to Solve:
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Draw rough diagrams or use coordinates.
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Remember compass directions: N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE, SW.
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Track turns step by step.
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Example:
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“A walks 5 km north, then 3 km east, then 2 km south. Where is A relative to start?”
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Solution: Final position = 3 km north, 3 km east → NE direction
4. Tips for Banking Exams
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Practice timed sets for coding-decoding and blood relations.
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Draw diagrams wherever possible for direction sense.
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Learn common patterns in coding questions to solve faster.
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Regular practice increases accuracy and speed in the reasoning section.
✅ Lesson Summary:
Verbal Reasoning topics like coding-decoding, blood relations, and direction sense are crucial in Banking Exams. Drawing diagrams, identifying patterns, and practicing regularly ensures fast and accurate solutions.