@rajendergp Phase 1 of RBI is quite diff from PO exams. This is because in PO exams you are provided a time of say 2hrs 15 mins and you have to answer Maths, Reasoning, English and GK with that stipulated time. Whereas in RBI there is stipulated time period for each section say Maths 30 mins and so on. So the most imp thing here is to clear the cut off of each section. As per RTI, Cut off for RBI Prelims 2010 (Phase I)
This is provided by Mr.CSL80 of Pagal Guy, through RTI
Sectional Cutoffs(minimum marks / sectional cut-offs)
Number indicates correct questions.
Section SC ST OBC GEN
GA 8 8 8 12
English 7 7 7 11
Quant 3 3 3 6
Reasoning 11 11 11 17
Total cut off score for selection to phase 2
SC ST OBC GEN
85 93 94 104
Highest marks scored by individuals in different category
SC ST OBC GEN
122 122 132 148
So you can see clearing cut off is more imp than scoring high marks in one portion and not clearing cut off in some other section. Also the marks of phase 1 are not included in the final result.
Maths I am not so good in maths. So I practiced the questions from BSC Maths ( A book specially for Banking exams). I tried to workout problems from chapters from the book. I took 2-3 days for each chapter.
Reasoning Reasoning questions has undergone changes from last few years and newer type of questions are coming now a days. So for that traditional reasoning books like BSC reasoning books wont suffice. You have to practice the Model Test papers as well as the current bank exams or IBPS Bank PO exams qn papers from BSC magazine or any magazine what so ever( Reasoning portion). Same holds good for Maths portion as well.
English I dint made any special preparation for English what so ever. But RBI English questions are very tricky, This time also I found the English portion quite confusing. Always avoid the temptation of answering all the questions as you might end in getting wrong. Always try to clear the cut off which ever part you feel is tough.
GK For GK, you have to refer newspaper (1 preferably for current affairs say Indian Express or Hindu and 1 Business Newspaper preferably Business Line- Hindu Group). Prior exam 6 months newspaper reading is a must. Inside Business newspaper, you have to read the finance, money and banking portions quite thoroughly and always make note of any news pertaining to RBI in business newspapers.
Hope I make some of things clear. :)
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