{"id":33742,"date":"2023-02-17T20:14:51","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T14:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=33742"},"modified":"2023-02-17T20:14:51","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T14:44:51","slug":"rbi-grade-b-phase-1-reasoning-preparation-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-1-reasoning-preparation-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"RBI Grade B Phase-1 Exam 2023: Reasoning Preparation Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The reasoning section is one of the most important sections of the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam. This section contains\u00a060 questions<\/strong>\u00a0and it is one of the most scoring sections in the exam. If you’ll prepare this section, you can score\u00a050+ marks<\/strong> in it. All you need to do is attempt the questions with good accuracy. The level of this section is expected to be of moderate difficulty. The Grade B Officer written exam is conducted in two phases and the syllabus for both is set by the Reserve Bank of India.\u00a0The RBI Grade B syllabus for Phase-I comprises 4 sections: Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and English language. Phase II exam includes three sections: economic and social sciences, English, and Finance and Management.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we’ll shed light on how you can prepare the Reasoning section and lay down the foundation of the best exam strategy via Free Mock Test.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get a Free RBI Grade B Phase-1 2023 Mock Test & Speed-up Your Preparation Process by 10x!<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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RBI Grade B 2022 Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Officers in Gr B (DR)- General<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Officers in Gr B (DR)- General<\/strong><\/td>Phase-1 \u2013 Online Exam<\/td><\/tr>
Phase-2 \u2013 Paper I, II & III Online Exam<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Phase-1 Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Subject<\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Marks Allotted<\/strong><\/td>Time Allotted<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
General Awareness<\/td>80<\/td>80<\/td>25 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Reasoning<\/strong><\/td>60<\/strong><\/td>60<\/strong><\/td>45 Minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
English Language<\/td>30<\/td>30<\/td>25 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>30<\/td>30<\/td>25 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td>200<\/strong><\/td>200<\/strong><\/td>120 Minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

NOTE:<\/strong> There will be a penalty for wrong answers marked by you. For every wrong answer marked by you, 1\/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty. Candidates who secure minimum marks separately for each Test will be shortlisted for Phase II of the Examination based on the aggregate marks obtained in Phase-I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get FREE Quizzes & Mini Mocks\ud83d\udc49<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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RBI Grade B Syllabus for Reasoning Ability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Puzzles<\/td>Seating Arrangement<\/td><\/tr>
Inequalities<\/td>Direction Test<\/td><\/tr>
Blood Relation<\/td>Syllogism<\/td><\/tr>
Input-Output<\/td>Data Sufficiency<\/td><\/tr>
Reasoning Analogy<\/td>Coding-Decoding<\/td><\/tr>
Ranking<\/td>Alphanumeric series<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Reasoning Ability Strategy for RBI Grade B 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The reasoning section tests a candidate’s analytical and logical reasoning skills i.e. the ability to interpret data and information given in the form of puzzles, brainteasers, or clues and sort it to arrive at a meaningful outcome. It does not test conceptual or theoretical knowledge (apart from one or two areas) but requires a lot of practice with different question types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can expect at least 4 questions from each of the important sections given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(i)<\/strong>\u00a0Syllogism\u00a0(Moderate)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(ii)<\/strong>\u00a0Seating Arrangement\u00a0(Circular) (Inward Outward) Blood Relation based<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0(Tough)\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(iii)<\/strong>\u00a0Linear Arrangement \u2013\u00a0(Moderate)\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(iv)<\/strong>\u00a0Puzzle\u00a0\u2013\u00a0(Tough)\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(v)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>Coding-Decoding\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0(Moderate)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(vi)<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Inequality \u2013\u00a0(Moderate)\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(vii)<\/strong>\u00a0Data Sufficiency\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u00a0(Moderate) mostly on seating arrangement\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(viii)<\/strong>\u00a0Logical \/ Analytical Reasoning \u2013 (Tough)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(ix)\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>Input-Output\u00a0\u2013\u00a0(Tough)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(x)\u00a0Miscellaneous Questions\u00a0\u2013\u00a0(Moderate)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note<\/strong>: Must practice Previous Papers question papers of banking Exams namely IBPS, SBI, and RBI exams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RBI Grade B Phase-1 Exam 2023: Reasoning Preparation Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Reasoning section of the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam will test your skills with 60 questions. Therefore, it becomes necessary to prepare this section very well and strategically. Reasoning questions are tricky and require a lot of practice to master the art of answering them quickly and accurately. This section mostly consists of Puzzles and sitting arrangements. Be ready to face puzzles of various types like Circular Arrangement, Linear arrangement, floor-based puzzles, tabular puzzles with 2 to 4 variables, puzzles combined with blood relation or Direction sense, and Square\/Rectangle sitting arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Books for Reasoning Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here are the best books that can help you prepare every topic from the Reasoning section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal<\/td><\/tr>
2. Analytical Reasoning by M.K.Pandey<\/td><\/tr>
3. How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning by Arun Sharma<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

RBI Grade B Officer Exam Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Candidates appearing for the RBI Grade B exam  must start the preparation and can refer to the below-mentioned tips to start the preparation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Cover the complete Reasoning syllabus properly by following a timetable that best suits your study\/learning style.<\/li>
  2. Solve practice papers, mock tests<\/a>, and previous year’s question papers.\u00a0<\/li>
  3. Try to solve questions at a faster speed and accuracy keeping in mind the actual RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam.\u00a0<\/li>
  4. The final selection will be made based on merit, so it is important to score good marks in the written exam.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\ude80Get the last of the RBI Grade B Phase-1 2023<\/strong> Mock Tests & beat the upcoming exam in style!<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Day<\/strong><\/td>Mock Test<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    1<\/td>Give RBI Grade B Phase-1 2023<\/strong><\/strong> Mock Test No. 1 + Analyse it carefully<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
    2<\/td>Give RBI Grade B Phase-1 2023<\/strong><\/strong> Mock Test No. 2 + Analyse it carefully<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
    3<\/td>Give RBI Grade B Phase-1 2023<\/strong> Mock Test No. 3 + Analyse it carefully<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Toppers\u2019 Secret of RBI Grade B Phase-1 Exam 2023 Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Now is the time to start following the revision plan given above with the right mindset and positivity and avoid dwelling on the past negativities like, \u2018I haven\u2019t prepared well.\u2019 It\u2019s time to best utilize the remaining time. Don\u2019t forget planning and good revision is always useful, but when negative thoughts tip into repetitive negativity or worry, they are no longer productive. This is the secret of all the toppers. Practice via RBI Grade B Phase-1 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> Mock Tests positively and try to be as much productive as you can succeed in the upcoming exam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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