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NABARD Grade A Prelims 2023
NABARD Grade A Prelims Examination is the standard recruitment procedure and objective-based online test. Take a look at the exam pattern for Prelims.
Section | No. Of Questions | Marks |
Test of Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
English Language | 30 | 30 |
Decision Making | 10 | 10 |
Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
Economic & Social Issues (with a focus on Rural India) | 40 | 40 |
Agriculture & Rural Development (with Emphasis on Rural India) | 40 | 40 |
Total | 200 | 200 |
Note:
- Prelims exam bilingual: English & Hindi
- English exam will be in English only
- Qualifying Sections in Prelims: English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Computer Knowledge & Decision Making
- Merit Sections: ESI, ARD & General Awareness
- Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks
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Important Topics Must Practice to Ace in NABARD Grade A Prelims
Quantitative Aptitude
For the Quantitative Aptitude section, candidates should focus on practicing topics like Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Partnership, Time and Distance, Pipes & Cistern and Data Interpretation. Candidates give emphasis on practicing questions, previous year papers and mock tests.
Important Topics for Quantitative Aptitude
- Simplification and approximation
- Data Interpretation (including Pie Charts, Tables, Bar Graphs, and Line Charts)
- Number series and number system
- Quadratic Equations
- Profit and Loss
- Time and Work
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Ratio and Proportions
- Speed, time, and distance
English
English section in Prelims is designed to language proficiency of candidates in grammar, vocabulary and comprehension. Aspirants should develop a habit of regularly reading newspapers, online content, books and magazines to improve their vocab and comprehension skills. Focus to revise grammar topics and practice questions.
Important Topics for Practice in English
- Cloze Test
- Fill in the blanks
- Sentence Improvement
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar and Vocabulary
- Para-jumbles
Reasoning Ability
Reasoning Ability section can be quite challenging for many candidates. Regular practice can help aspirants to boost thier scores in Reasoning. Focus to solve maximum questions on topics such as Non-Verbal Reasoning, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Directions, Sitting Arrangements, Coding-Decoding, Sequence and Series and Puzzles.
Important Topics Must Study for Reasoning Ability
- Seating Arrangements and Puzzles
- Syllogism
- Order and Ranking
- Inequality
- Coding-Decoding
- Directions and Distances
- Analogy and Classification
- Blood Relations
General Awareness
Boost your preparation to score full marks in the General Awareness section. Take a look at the most important topics must practice.
- Banking Awareness
- Economic and Social Issues
- Indian Polity and Governance
- Current Affairs (National and International)
- Agriculture and Rural Development
- Scientific and Technological Developments
Economic & Social Issues
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Ace in Economic & Social Section by Revising these Topics
- Economic Growth and Development
- Economic Planning
- Economic Reforms and Economic Policies
- Industry
- Globalization of Economy
- Fiscal Policies
- Monetary Policies
- Unemployment
- Poverty and Poverty Alleviation Programmes
- Social Structure and Demography of India
- Education
- Health
- Gender Issues
- Social Justice
- Sustainable Development & Environment
- Miscellaneous
- Economic Survey 2022-23
- Union-Budget 2023-24
Agriculture & Rural Development
Have a look at the most important topics of the Agriculture & Rural Development section to score 25+ marks.
- Cropping & Farming Systems Part I
- Meteorology
- Seeds
- Irrigation & Water Conservation
- Soil Science & Fertilisers
- Farm & Agri Engineering
- Plantation and Horticulture
- Animal Husbandry & Dairy Sector
- Agriculture Extensions
- Agrarian Economy
- Rural Economy
- Fisheries
- Forestry
- Rural Economy
- Rural Population
- Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Institutions
- Major Rural Development Programmes
Final Takeaway
Preparing for NABARD Grade A Prelims requires a strategic approach and a well-planned study plan. Aspirants should focus giving emphasis on covering all important topics mentioned in the blog above. Meanwhile, grab the golden opportunity to signup to attempt a free first mock test to improve your performance.
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