Are you feeling intimidated by the Decision Making section of the NABARD Grade A exam? Fear not! With the right preparation, you can master this crucial section and secure a top score. To help you achieve this, we have compiled a comprehensive guide that covers all the essential aspects of Decision Making. From analyzing case studies to identifying the best course of action, our guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to easily tackle any question. So get ready to boost your confidence and ace the NABARD Grade A exam scheduled on October 16, 2023. Decision Making carries 10 questions of 10 marks and is of a qualifying nature. 

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NABARD Grade A Prelims Examination 2023

NABARD Grade A Preliminary Exam is an objective-based online paper of 200 questions. Candidates get a composite time of 120 minutes to attempt 200 questions. For every wrong answer, candidates are penalized for 0.25 marks. 

• Merit Sections: General Awareness, ESI & ARD
• Qualifying Sections: English Language, Test of Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Aptitude & Computer Knowledge

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

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List of Topics to be Covered in the Decision Making Section

Start preparing for the Decision Making Section after giving a careful analysis of the syllabus. Check out the list of the topics covered in Decision Making.

• Behavioral Decision Making: Questions in this section are asked related to the routine behavioral situations faced in routine life.
• Managerial Decision Making: Questions provided in this section are based on the scenario assuming yourself as a manager dealing with multiple scenarios in NABARD.
• Mathematical Decision Making: The questions asked in this section are on data interpretation and analysis.
• Data Arrangements-Based Decision Making: Get the question pattern to analyze and arrange the data given in different sets.
• Eligibility Criteria-based Decision Making: Question patterns are based on eligibility criteria based on recruitment drives conducted to hire the staff members in the team.

Cut-off Trends for Decision Making

Decision Making is a newly launched section in NABARD Grade A Prelims in 2021. This section is qualifying and carries 10 questions of 10 marks each. Check out the recent cut-off trends:

Year	Decision Making Cut-Off
2021	1.50
2022	1.50

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How to Attempt Decision Making Questions in Prelims?

Decision Making section carries a unique set of questions to test candidates critical and analytical thinking skills. Make a habit of practicing question sets regularly to get the desirable results qualifying this section. 

Analyze Syllabus & Questions Pattern

Decision Making is a newly launched section in NABARD Grade A Prelims in 2021. To kickstart the preparations of this section first you have to check out the syllabus and questions pattern accordingly. Then, you get clarity as to how to prepare for this section. 

Read Questions Carefully

Go through the questions carefully. You will find long statement questions in Decision Making interlinked. Therefore, it is advisable to check the statement carefully to get through the conclusion. 

Make a habit of Regular Questions Practice

Emphasize practicing multiple questions regularly to improve your analytical and critical skills in Decision Making. 

Apply a Strategic Attempt Plan

Follow a strategic plan to attempt Decision Making questions. If you get stuck in any question for more than a minute then, leave that question. You have only 120 minutes with you to attempt 200 questions in Prelims. 

Follow the Elimination Rule

Use the elimination rule to get the correct answer in Decision Making questions. It is recommended by experts not to apply this rule to all questions. You may lose marks in negative marking.

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Revisit Attempted Questions

Check the options of questions attempted in the Decision Making section. Rechecking can help you eliminating mistakes. 

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Final Takeaway

Decision Making section is a newly launched one in 2021 in Prelims to test the decision making and analytical skills of candidates. We hope our blog gives you clarity on how to kickstart your preparations in this section. Keep up the constant pace to cover the topics in Decision Making and practice questions. Meanwhile, practice mock tests online to know your overall performance.