Lesson 8.2: How to Attempt Questions Section-wise

Objective: Learn effective strategies to approach each section in Banking Exams for maximum accuracy and score.

1. Quantitative Aptitude Section

• Strategy:

  • Attempt simpler topics first (Simplification, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion)

  • Move to moderate difficulty topics (Time & Work, Speed & Distance)

  • Save complex problems (Data Interpretation, Mensuration, Algebra) for last

• Tips:

  • Use shortcuts and formulas

  • Avoid lengthy calculations; estimate if possible

  • Practice mock questions daily

2. Reasoning Ability Section

• Strategy:

  • Start with easy puzzles or coding-decoding questions

  • Then solve direction sense, blood relations, series

  • Attempt complex puzzles or seating arrangements last

• Tips:

  • Draw diagrams for puzzles to save time

  • Avoid random guessing; use logical elimination

  • Maintain accuracy over quantity

3. English Language Section

• Strategy:

  • Begin with grammar and vocabulary-based questions (synonyms, antonyms, sentence correction)

  • Solve cloze tests and para jumbles next

  • Read RC passages carefully but quickly

• Tips:

  • Focus on keywords and context in passages

  • Practice reading comprehension passages regularly

  • Keep vocabulary notebook for revisions

4. General / Banking Awareness Section

• Strategy:

  • Attempt frequent and easy questions first (RBI policies, schemes, current affairs)

  • Move to lesser-known topics

• Tips:

  • Stay updated with current affairs and recent banking news

  • Memorize key dates, schemes, and awards

  • Practice previous years’ GA questions

5. General Tips for Section-wise Attempting

• Always maintain time per section

• Avoid getting stuck on difficult questions

• Attempt easy questions first to build confidence

• Leave last 5–10 minutes for revision of marked questions

✅ Lesson Summary:
Section-wise strategies help in efficiently attempting questions with accuracy. Prioritizing easy questions, using shortcuts, and managing time per section boosts performance in Banking Exams.