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The SBI PO Prelims Exams 2020 are just around the corner and this is the phase where these aspirants must cover the most important topics and revise them to score maximum marks in the prelims examination. To score maximum marks in the examination candidates have to hit the bulls-eye, which is excelling in the topics that are most scoring in the SBI PO Prelims Exam. In this article, we will be discussing some important topics that students should revise in 10 days for the SBI PO Prelims Exam 2020. Let us first look at the exam pattern of SBI PO Prelims that is scheduled to be held on 31 December 2020, 2, 4, 5 January 2021.
SBI PO Prelims 2020: Exam Pattern
Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
Quantitative Aptitude |
35 |
35 |
20 minutes |
Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 minutes |
English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 minutes |
Important Topics to revise for SBI PO Prelims 2020: Section-Wise
The most effective way to prepare for the SBI PO Prelims Exam is by getting a stronghold on the topics that can fetch the candidates excellent marks. Below are some section-wise important and scoring topics that candidates must practise thoroughly and score maximum in the examination.
Quantitative aptitude section:
- Number series
- Simplification
- Quadratic equation
- Approximation
- Data interpretation
- Arithmetic topics: profit and loss, averages, ages, partnership, ratio, SI, CI, time and work.
Majority of the questions asked in the SBI PO Prelims exam are based on the topics mentioned above. If the candidates have strong basics of all the topics they can easily solve the questions without taking much time. Candidates can learn some tricks and shortcuts to solve major calculations doubt consuming time and this will automatically give them a chance to attempt all the scoring Questions.
Reasoning Ability Section:
- Inequality
- Puzzles in seating arrangement
- Coding decoding
- Syllogism
- Blood relations
- Order and ranking
- Series, number series
- Data sufficiency
Around 50% of the questions are asked from the passage and seating arrangement section. Having a strong grip on this topic can easily make the candidates score good marks in the reasoning ability section. Rest of the topics mentioned above are also scoring and less time-consuming, candidates are advised to get familiar with these topics before the prelims exam.
English language section:
- Spotting error
- Sentence correction
- Close test
- Para jumbles
- Phrase replacement
- Reading comprehension
The reading comprehension part is a bit time consuming, candidates must attempt the reading comprehension section after other important topics mentioned above. All these topics are very scoring and the majority of the questions are based on these topics only. Students often get intimidated by the English language section but with clear basics and a strong grip on the important topics, candidates can solve and score magnificent marks in it.
How to Practice the Important Topics?
After knowing all the important in scoring topics of the SBI PO Prelims exam Candidates must be wondering how to practise them in this final phase of preparation? Let us not discuss some of the most efficient ways in which candidates can practise these important and scoring topics to score maximum marks in the examination:
Develop reading skills and vocabulary
Having a good reading skill will benefit the candidate in every section as he/she will be able to understand the question/passage easily without any dubiousness. Candidates must read daily newspapers, editorials, magazines and small passages to develop his/her reading skills. Getting familiar with some new words, their synonyms and antonyms will Polish the aspirants’ vocabulary which will help him/her in some of the important topics of the English language section.
Learn tricks and shortcuts
Speed and accuracy are the keys to maximum marks. Learning tricks and some shortcuts to solve Lengthy calculations, formulas Will save the time of the candidate and increase the accuracy of the solution.
Give mocks
The best way to prepare for any banking exam is by giving mock/test series which will make the candidates familiar with the questions that are asked in the examination The competitive environment. The reasoning ability section and its important topics can only be practised if a candidate gives a mock test and try to score maximum marks it. The aspirants can now give the mock test with Adda247 and get an overview of their preparation, strengths and weak areas.
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- SBI PO Prelims Mock Test eBook English Edition
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