RRB NTPC Mains (2nd Stage) Exam Analysis: 18th January 2017 (Shift 1/ Slot 1)
The RRB NTPC Mains examination was held smoothly yesterday. Today is the second day of RRB NTPC Mains (Stage 2) exam. The examination is conducted annually to recruit candidates suitable for non- technical post.
The post offered are as follows:
- Assistant Station masters
- Officers
- Clerks
- Traffic Assistant
- Goods guard
In the below section, we illustrate the complete analysis of RRB NTPC Mains( Stage 2 ) exam 2017 held on 18th January 2017. Our analysis will cover following areas:
- Section-wise Analyis
- Topic- wise Analysis
- Topics and questions asked
- Distribution of Marks
- Good attempts required to clear the cut offs
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RRB NTPC Stage 2 Mains 2017: Exam Pattern
Let us take a look at the exam pattern of RRB NTPC 2nd stage CBT Mains 2017:
RRB NTPC Stage 2 Mains Exam Analysis – 18th January 2017- Shift 1- Summary of Analysis
The summary of the RRB NTPC 2nd stage Mains exam is as follows:
Sections |
Difficulty Level |
Good Attempts |
Arithmetic Ability/Numerical Ability |
Easy-Moderate |
25-28 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning |
Easy-Moderate |
27-30 |
General Awareness |
Moderate |
38-40 |
RRB NTPC Stage 2 Mains Exam Analysis – 18th January 2017- Shift 1- Overall Analysis
As per the overall analysis, the RRB NTPC Stage 2 exam for 18th January 2017 Slot 1 was Moderate. The number of good attempts which can make you cross the cut- off marks are 96-103. The must way to fetch good marks is to focus on accuracy:
RRB NTPC Stage 2 Mains Exam Analysis – 18th January 2017- Shift 1-Section-Wise Analysis
Let us now go through the section- wise analysis of RRB NTPC 2nd stage Mains CBT 2017:
General Intelligence and Reasoning:
As per the analysis and review, GI & R section was of Easy-Moderate difficulty.
In order to clear the cut off, make sure you attempt 27-30 questions.
Topics asked:
Topics |
Level of Difficulty |
Number of Questions asked |
Logical(statement) |
Easy |
2-3 |
Alphabet Coding |
Easy |
2 |
Odd one Out |
Easy-Moderate |
2 |
Blood Relations |
Easy-Moderate |
4-5 |
Seating Arrangement |
Easy |
2 |
Analogy |
Easy |
2 |
Alpha Numeric series |
Easy |
3-4 |
Number Series |
Easy-Moderate |
3-4 |
Ranking |
Easy |
1 |
Miscellaneous | Moderate | 12 |
Quantitative Aptitude:
As per the analysis and review, QA section was of Easy-Moderate difficulty.
In order to clear the cut off, make sure you attempt 25-28 questions.
Topics asked:
Topics |
Level of Difficulty |
Number of Questions asked |
Profit/ Loss |
Moderate |
2 |
Simple and Compound Interest |
Easy-Moderate |
5-6 |
Mensuration |
Easy |
1 |
Percentage |
Easy |
1 |
Algebra |
Easy-Moderate |
1 |
Time and Work |
Easy-Moderate |
2 |
Trigonometry |
Easy-Moderate |
1 |
Ratio & age |
Easy-Moderate |
3-4 |
Speed and Distance |
Moderate |
2-3 |
Mean | Easy | 1-2 |
DI (tabular) | Easy | 3 |
Data Sufficiency | Easy | 2 |
Miscellaneous | Moderate | 8 |
General Awareness:
As per the analysis and review, GA section was of Moderate difficulty.
In order to clear the cut off, make sure you attempt 38-40 questions.
Topics asked:
Topics |
Level of Difficulty |
Number of Questions asked |
History |
Easy-Moderate |
4 |
Geography | Moderate-Difficult | 2-3 |
Economy and Budget |
Moderate |
1 |
Politics |
Easy |
4-5 |
Current Affairs |
Easy-Moderate |
10-12 |
Computer | Easy | 2-3 |
General Science |
Moderate |
7-8 |
Miscellaneous |
Easy-Moderate |
12 |
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