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[Studyplan] SBI PO Reasoning (High Level): Topicwise Approach, booklist, strategy, Cutoffs
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The structure of SBI PO Exam 2013 Reasoning: Topicwise breakup SBI papers Reasoning: SSC vs SBI Reasoning approach: Higher Level 3 Statement Syllogism Reasoning Approach: Usual topics 1. Eligibility Test 2. Math Operations+Inequality 3. Sitting arrangement 4. Non verbal 5. Data Sufficiency 6. Input Output Reasoning: Peripheral Topics 1. DBT: Direction Based Test 2. Coding Decoding 3. Dictionary (Alphabet) tests How people dig their grave in Bank PO/Clerk exams? So, How to avoid your grave? Cutoffs of SBI PO 2011 Exam 1. Phase 1: sectional cutoffs (2010, 11) 2. Phase 1: Marks of last candidate
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Phase 1 (28.04.2013)
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Descriptive Essay, prcis, letter writing (1 hr) Total Group Discussion (GD) GDPI Personal Interview (PI) Total
Final
Phase 1 (250m) marks are are converted to out of 75 marks secured in Phase 2 (50m) are converted to out of 25. Final Merit list of 75+25=100 marks.
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Coding-Decoding Direction based tests Dictionary (Alphabet) test Maths operations, inequalities Reasoning Sitting arrangement Usual Eligibility Test Odd pair Data Sufficiency Input output Misc. Subtotal: Reasoning (Usual) Fact-assumption-inference-conclusion Reasoning Course of Action High Cause effect Level Strong/weak argument 3 statement Syllogism Subtotal: Reasoning (Higher level) Non non-verbal (image based) 5 Verbal Total: Verbal Reasoning (usual+higher)+Non 50 verbal
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2008s SBI PO paper doesnt follow this pattern of High level reasoning (or tougher data interpretation Qs like those of 2010s papers). Hence 2008 is ignored from the analysis.
SBI PO
paper-folding, mirror test, dice/cubes= not asked. 3 statement syllogism, minimum 5 questions. Hardly. Lots of.
Anyways, lets start.For the purpose of efficient preparation, I classify reasoning topics into two categories. Majority of the reasoning is asked from these topics. Often in a set of 5 Questions. So Cost:Benefit ratio is quite good, if you master these topics. Barely 2-3 questions from each topic.
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Course of Action Cause effect Strong/weak argument Three Statement Syllogism While both R.S.Agarwal and BS Sijwalis books have covered these topics, but problem with both of those books= they merely give you a few solved exams and then give a big list of practice questions. But the basic concepts/ theory /underlying principles are not covered in depth. Then You often face the doubt why option A is the answer and why not B option? OR why is this an inference and not an assumption? So, for SBI POs higher level reasoning questions (assumption, inference, strong/weak argument etc), refer to Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey (BSC publication) MK Pandey not only helps you for Higher level reasoning, but also for provides some speed-techniques for usual reasoning topics (such as input output, arrangement, eligibility test, coded inequalities etc.)
Anyways the study approach for Higher level Reasoning (for SBI PO) should be like following: Higher Reasoning Topic Chapter Number MK PandeyRS Agarwal 3 5, 6 2 8 4
1. Statement-Assumption 3 3. Inference, conclusion 5 2. Strong/ Weak argument 4, 9 4. Cause effect 5. Course of Action 10 6
For example, pickup the topic Assumptions. 1. First understand theory from MK Pandeys Chapter #3, solve all sums given in MK Pandey. 2. Then move to RS Agarwals Chapter #3 for extra practice. (or if youve BS Sijwali, go to Chapter #23). To solve the last three categories of questions (Strengthen / Weaken arguments, causeeffect, course of action), you must know whatre the facts, assumptions, inferences and conclusions in the given statements. Therefore, preparation sequence should be: assumption topic>inference>strengthen / weaken arguments and so on
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3 Statement Syllogism
All cats are dogs.. To master 3 statement syllogism, first youve to master the 2-statement.Understand the UPUN method explain in these two articles articles: 1. Two Statement Syllogism Click ME 2. Three Statement Syllogism Click ME Then do all sums given in Chapter 11 of MK Pandey and finally Chapter 1 of RS Agarwal (under Logic portion).
Eligibility Test
First youre given a passage with conditions like, Applications are invited for xyz post. If candidate has graduation with 50% marks and 3 years work experience. then forward letter to Deputy manager, else . forward letter to. Then five questions are given, each has a unique case like If Rahul Gandhi has **% in graduation and ** years of work ex and.then what to do? This is known as eligibility test- very commonly asked in BankPO exams. Advantage=If you get the question, its a set of 4-5 questions. (helps you clear sectional cutoff). Problem=can be time consuming, if not practiced @home. First understand the techniques and tips given in Chapter 12 of MK Pandey. Then practice all the sums given in Chapter 18 of RS Agarwal.
Math Operations+Inequality
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Theyre usually of three types Type 1. BODMAS 2. Inequality 3. Relationship Example + means x, x means and.. P@Q means P is not smaller than Q P%Q means P is neither smaller not equal to Q P#Q means P is brother of Q P^Q means P is sister of Q
Again, math operation questions are pretty common in BankPO exams Problem= you may get wrong answer or waste lot of time.=need maximum practice at home. Approach: All theory and all sums of Chapter 17,18,19 of MK Pandey. Then practice all the sums given in Chapter 18 of RS Agarwal.
Sitting arrangement
Can be of following types 1. 2. 3. 4. Circular table Rectangular table Blood relations (A is mother of B who is sister of C and) Appointment (Arranging lectures from Mon. to Sat., name of professors vs subjects) 5. Complex (Person, building floor, occupation etc.) Advantage=Minimum 1 set (=5 questions) always asked in BankPO exam. (=helps clearing the sectional cutoffs). Problem= can be sitters (=very time consuming), If not practiced @home. Approach: Understand the techniques explained in Chapter 20 of MK Pandey. Then practice all the sums given in Chapter 6 (Puzzle Test) of RS Agarwal.
Non verbal
Usually five questions. Practice is must. Try to solve the question by eliminating the unfit cases first. Solve all the questions in RS Agarwal==> Non Verbal portion ==>Series, Analogy and Classification. You may ignore mirrors and paper folding, because usually theyre usually not asked in BankPO exams. (However theyre important for SSC-CGL exam).
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So first clear the theory from Chapter 7 of MK Pandey. Practice all exercises. Then practice all sums given in Chapter 17 of RS Agarwal.
Input Output
Chapter 13 to 16 of MK Pandey then practice Chapter 7 of RS Agarwal. This ends the core topics. Now, Moving to the peripheral topics (i.e. Chillar topics).
Coding Decoding
Can be of two types Words Numbers Health is written as GSKZDG then North will be 453945 means decide then 8978 written as means Sometimes youre given a matrix table and youve to decode the words accordingly. Do all the sums given in Chapter #4 of RS Agarwal.
Misc.
Once ^all of above is done, get an overview of the misc. topics such as sequence, series, odd pair, dice, cubes, clocks, calendars, Venn Diagrams etc. from RS Agarwals/BS Sijwalis book. This concludes the preparation of reasoning section for SBI PO. How to approach GA+Marking+Computer, explained in separate article: click
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