SBI CLERK MAINS Paper Attempting strategy | Attempt maximum questions with this smart strategy✅ #sbi

Summary

In this video, the speaker shares a detailed strategy for attempting SBI Clerk Mains exam questions, covering Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English sections. Key tips include reviewing the entire paper first, tackling easier questions for confidence, and strategically skipping difficult ones. The speaker emphasizes the importance of managing time, taking calculated risks, and avoiding stress by starting with simpler questions like Miscellaneous, Coding, and Data Sufficiency. They also provide insight into the most common question types, revision tips, and how to handle different sections effectively for a successful exam attempt.

Takeaways

• 😀 Start by reviewing the entire exam paper for 1-2 minutes to identify the difficulty level of each question.
• 😀 Don’t begin with puzzles or seating arrangements. Start with easier miscellaneous questions like coding-decoding and blood relations.
• 😀 Mark tough questions and move on to others. Avoid getting stuck on difficult ones early in the exam.
• 😀 For reasoning, solve easier puzzles first before attempting tougher ones. Mark questions that can be skipped to save time.
• 😀 Leave data sufficiency and critical reasoning questions for the last 2-3 minutes to avoid unnecessary pressure at the end of the exam.
• 😀 In the GA section, solve questions you're confident about first. If unsure, mark them for review and take calculated risks at the end.
• 😀 Don’t guess too much in the GA section. Focus on solving the questions you are sure of to ensure a solid score.
• 😀 In Quantitative Aptitude, begin with speed math questions like simplification and approximation for easy marks.
• 😀 For DI, attempt the easiest ones first. Skip tough ones and focus on easier arithmetic problems if necessary.
• 😀 In English, solve grammar-related questions (error detection, word swap, fillers) first before tackling reading comprehension.
• 😀 Always prioritize revision and mock drills to stay updated on the most frequently asked topics in banking and current affairs.

Q & A

What is the ideal approach to attempting questions in the SBI Clerk Mains exam?

The ideal approach involves first reviewing the entire paper for 1-2 minutes to identify easy and tough questions. Start with miscellaneous questions, followed by machine input-output, puzzles, and seating arrangements. Skip tough questions and only revisit them after handling the easier ones.

Why is it important to mark questions for review in the reasoning section?

Marking questions for review helps you manage your time effectively and ensures you don’t get stuck on difficult questions. By marking, you can come back to them later without wasting too much time initially.

What mistakes should you avoid while attempting reasoning puzzles in the exam?

Avoid starting with tough puzzles or seating arrangements. These can consume too much time and lead to frustration. Instead, start with easier, solvable puzzles or miscellaneous questions to build confidence.

How should you handle machine input-output questions during the exam?

If the machine input-output question is easy to crack right away, attempt it. If it seems difficult, mark it for review and move on to other questions, so you don’t lose time or motivation.

What is the significance of revisiting questions at the end of the exam?

Revisiting questions at the end allows you to tackle any remaining doubts with more clarity. In the last few minutes, attempt critical reasoning or one-liner questions which are quick and easy to solve.

How should you approach the General Awareness (GA) section of the exam?

In the GA section, avoid guesswork. Start by solving questions you're sure about, marking those you're unsure of for review. Towards the end, you can take calculated risks for a few questions if you're confident in the answers.

What preparation should be done for the GA section in the last week before the exam?

In the last week, focus on revision rather than learning new topics. Review key areas like banking awareness, financial news, economic affairs, and RBI-related updates. Use resources like Smart KDA for targeted revision.

What is the recommended strategy for the Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section?

For QA, start by reviewing the paper and marking the DI and caselet questions. Solve speed math questions like simplification or approximation first. After that, move on to data interpretation (DI), caselets, and arithmetic problems, starting with the easier ones.

How should one handle Data Interpretation (DI) questions in the exam?

Begin with the easiest DI questions. If you get stuck on a tougher one, don’t waste too much time. Either attempt it if you're confident or skip it and come back to it later. Focus on solving DI questions that are straightforward.

What strategy should be followed for the English section of the exam?

Start with easier questions like error detection, word swap, and fillers. Follow this with match-the-column and word usage questions. Finally, attempt reading comprehension (RC), starting with the easier passage before tackling the tougher one.