Decision Making is the new entry in the prelims exam from 2021. Moreover, it is not rocket science. 10 questions are asked in the Decision Making section carrying 10 marks. You may still have some apprehension or confusion related to this section. No, such resources are available online to guide you through the preparation for Decision Making. NABARD introduced this section in Prelims to test the decision-making skills of candidates. Grade A position in NABARD is a managerial position so, candidates should be well-acquainted with decision skills. Still, many candidates who qualified in the prelims could not meet the sectional cut-off of Decision Making. 

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NABARD Grade A Prelims Examination

Points to be Noted: 

• Bilingual Online Exam
• 120 Mins Composite Time
• 0.25 Negative Marking
• Merit Sections: ASI, ERD & General Awareness
• Qualifying Sections: Reasoning, English, Decision Making, Computer Knowledge & Quantitative Aptitude

Sections	Questions	Max 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 Ques/120 Mins	200 Marks

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List of Topics in Decision Making

• Behavioral Decision Making: Questions are asked on behavioral-based situations. Solve questions on daily-based situations.
• Managerial Decision Making: Questions provided on the scenario assuming yourself as a manager dealing with multiple scenarios.
• Mathematical Decision Making: The questions asked in this section are on data interpretation.
• Data Arrangements-Based Decision Making: Get the question pattern to analyze and arrange the data.
• Eligibility Criteria-based Decision Making: Questions pattern based on eligibility criteria based on recruitment of respective staff members.

7 Must Follow Tips to Qualify for Decision Making Section in Prelims

Decision Making carries a unique set of questions based on critical and analytical thinking. To get the desirable results to qualify for this section, it is advisable to do daily questions practice. Additionally, follow 7 tips to get a strong command in Decision Making. 

Read Problem Carefully

Read the problems very carefully while answering the decision making questions. Make careful choices after considering options.

Answer Objectively Questions

You need to apply the objective approach to answer Decision Making questions in the prelims exam. 

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Apply Dilemma-Based Approach

Use the dilemma-based approaches such as refute dilemma, value theory approach and final alternative solutions approach. These three approaches are applied to the dilemma-based approach. 

Make Choices based on Appropriate Judgement

You need to pick choices from the options showing appropriate judgment. Analyze situations carefully given in the question to land a correct conclusion in the options available.

Analyze the POV of Every Participant

You have to take into account every participant’s POV in the equation and perform analysis accordingly.

Apply the Elimination Method

Do you fail to come to any decision on the question? You may get such questions may be tricky to land into the correct conclusion. Look for the elimination method and apply it.

Revisit Questions & Options

Revisit the questions and options to check if you marked them correctly in the exam.

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Summing Up

Qualifying Decision Making section is not rocket science. Focus on improving your knowledge, and judgemental skills to solve such questions. Practice is the only key to your success in Decision Making. What are looking for now? Sign up to Grab a FREE Mock test for NABARD.