Analysis of the first slot: SBI PO Prelims 2016- 9th July Exam
Examination all the way! The third day first slot of the SBI PO prelims exam has finally come to an end. We bring the analysis of the first slot to give you a brief and crisp idea about the SBI PO Prelims propanganda. As you are already aware of, the examination consisted of three different sections: English, Reasoning and Quantitaive Aptitude.
When we take a look at the earlier slots, the questions were both moderate as well as difficult, but tricky. But, the first slot of SBI PO prelims on 9th July had come up with “Moderate diffculty level”. Definitely a good news for the candidates! The pattern of the entire paper was almost similar with the earlier phases. This particular piece of information can be highly helpful for the candidtes in future and those who are appearing today. As usual, five puzzles were asked in first slot paper. You can make it a important point for the upcoming slots as well.
Examination strategy is highly essential for a candidate to come up with flying colours. The total time to attempt the entire paper is 1 hour.
A quick look at the overall analysis based on multiple students’ views from different areas:
Section |
Level of difficulty |
Good Attempts |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Moderate |
20- 33 |
Reasoning ability |
Moderate- Difficult |
18- 22 |
General English |
Moderate |
17- 21 |
Overall |
Moderate |
55- 60 |
Detailed analysis: English- The level of difficulty of English was moderate.. This was the case in the previous slot papers as well. The topic of reading comprehension was catchy and relevant i.e. “Interest in computer science among girls and boys”.
Topic |
No of questions |
Level of difficulty |
Reading comprehension on “Interest in computer science among girls and boys” |
10 |
Moderate |
Error |
5 |
Moderate |
Double fillers |
5 |
Easy |
Cloze test (Technology usage in modern world) |
5 |
Easy |
Para- jumbled (Software technology in China) |
5 |
Difficult |
Total |
30 |
Moderate |
Detailed analysis: Quant- The level of quant was from easy to moderate. Overall the pattern was almost similar to the earlier slot papers. The questions were very good. The questions from the lesson “Quadratic equations” were a bit lengthy but easy.
Topic |
No of questions |
Level of difficulty |
Data interpretation (Bar graph/ Table) |
10 |
Easy- Moderate |
Number series |
5 |
Moderate- difficult |
Quadratic equations |
5 |
Easy |
Approximation |
5 |
Easy |
Arithmetic |
10 |
Difficult |
Total |
35 |
Easy- Moderate |
Detailed analysis: Reasoning- The level of questions from reasoning section were also moderate. This section had appealing similarities with the reasoning sections of earlier slots. But, no questions were asked from “Coding – Decoding” and “Syllogism”.
Topic |
No of questions |
Level of difficulty |
Direction sense |
2 |
Easy |
Inequalities |
5 |
Easy |
Blood relations |
3 |
Easy |
Seating arrangement (6 people sitting from top to bottom) |
5 |
Moderate |
Puzzles (Boxes and different colours/ Department and People/ North South 8 People in same line) |
20 |
Moderate- Difficult |
Total |
35 |
Moderate- Difficult |
We hope this information will help you to shine in the upcoming slots. Stay tuned with us for more updates. Good luck!