The NABARD Grade A exam is one of the most anticipated exams for candidates aspiring to work in the agriculture and rural development sectors of India. This blog provides a detailed NABARD Grade A Exam Analysis 2024, covering various aspects such as difficulty level, good attempts, and a section-wise breakdown.
NABARD Grade A Exam Analysis 2024
The NABARD Grade A Prelims exam for 2024 has been successfully conducted for both shifts on 1st September 2024. With the exam now over, candidates eagerly await the analysis to gauge the difficulty level and their performance. The overall difficulty level of NABARD Prelims exam was Moderate. In this detailed blog, we provide an in-depth NABARD Grade A Prelims Exam Analysis 2024, covering section-wise questions, difficulty levels, good attempts, and more. This analysis will help candidates appearing in subsequent shifts and those preparing for future exams.
NABARD Grade A Exam Analysis
This exam consists of various sections, including Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision Making, General Awareness, Economic & Social Issues, and Agriculture & Rural Development. In this section, we will analyze the exam conducted in both shifts, highlighting the key aspects of each section.
NABARD Grade A Exam Analysis – Difficulty Level
The difficulty level of the exam is a crucial factor that determines how well candidates can perform. Based on the insights gathered from the candidates, we have updated the table below with the section-wise difficulty levels. This will help in understanding which sections were more challenging and which were relatively easier.
| Name of Test | Difficulty Level (Overall) |
| Test of Reasoning | Moderate |
| English Language | Easy |
| Computer Knowledge | Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate |
| Decision Making | Easy |
| General Awareness | Moderate to Difficult |
| Economic & Social Issues (with a focus on Rural India) | Moderate |
| Agriculture & Rural Development (with emphasis on Rural India) | Difficult |
| Overall | Moderate |
NABARD Grade A Exam Analysis – Good Attempts
Good attempts refer to the number of questions that candidates should ideally answer correctly to be in a safe position. While it’s essential to aim for high accuracy, good attempts provide a general benchmark to help candidates understand where they stand. However, it is important to note that good attempts may vary from the actual cutoff. We will update the table below with the good attempts for each section based on the feedback received.
| Name of Test | Good Attempts (Overall) |
| Test of Reasoning | 9-11 |
| English Language | 18-22 |
| Computer Knowledge | 8-10 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 9-11 |
| Decision Making | 5-6 |
| General Awareness | 8-10 |
| Economic & Social Issues (with a focus on Rural India) | 24-26 |
| Agriculture & Rural Development (with emphasis on Rural India) | 21-25 |
| Overall | 104-116 |
NABARD Grade A Exam Analysis – Section Wise
The NABARD Grade A Prelims exam consists of 8 sections, each playing a crucial role in the overall assessment. Here, we provide a detailed section-wise analysis of the exam conducted.
NABARD Grade A Exam Analysis 2024 – Reasoning
The Reasoning section comprises 20 marks out of 200. It typically includes questions on puzzles, seating arrangements, syllogisms, blood relations, and other logical reasoning topics. We have updated the detailed analysis based on the questions asked.
- Blood Relation (Two families given)
- Floor + Flat Puzzle (4 Floors, 2 Flats) – 5 Questions
- Ranking Puzzle: 2-3 Questions
- Data Sufficiency: 1-2 Questions
- Alphabet-Based Series
- Linear Arrangement (Uncertain Number) – 5 Questions
- Inequality: 2-3 Questions
NABARD Grade A Exam Analysis – English
The English Language section carries 30 marks out of 200. This section generally covers topics like reading comprehension, cloze test, error detection, sentence rearrangement, and vocabulary-based questions. The detailed analysis of this section is updated.
- Sentence Rearrangement – 5 Questions
- Misspelt Word
- Spot The Error
- Word Swap
- Parajumbles – 1 Question
- Reading Comprehension – 8 Question
NABARD Grade A Exam Analysis 2024 – Computer Knowledge
The Computer Knowledge section accounts for 20 marks out of 200. This section includes basic computer questions related to hardware, software, the internet, and other fundamental computer concepts. The analysis will be provided based on the feedback received from candidates.
NABARD Grade A Exam Analysis – Decision Making
The Decision Making section is allocated 10 marks out of 200. This section tests the candidate’s ability to make decisions in various scenarios. The analysis of this section is updated.
- Programmed Decision Making Example
- Top-Level Manager – Complex and Long-Term Decisions
- Administrative Rule of Thumb
- Policy in School Curriculum
- Manager’s Role
- Indecisiveness in Decision Making
- Emotional Intelligence (EI)
NABARD Grade A Exam Analysis 2024 – Quantitative Aptitude
The Quantitative Aptitude section carries 20 marks out of 200. It usually includes questions on data interpretation, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and other mathematical topics. We have updated the detailed analysis based on the feedback from candidates who appeared in exam.
- Simplification & Approximation:3-4 Questions
- Line Graph D.I
- Caselet D.I (Flower based)
- Arithmetic Topics – Time & Work, Partnership, Ratio, Mixture, Income & Expenditure, Discount
- Missing Number Series:3-4 Questions
NABARD Grade A Exam Analysis – General Awareness
The General Awareness section is worth 20 marks out of 200. This section covers current affairs, general knowledge, and banking awareness. The detailed analysis is provided below:
- COP 26
- Green Climate
- CDP Suraksha
- Saarthi Collaboration
- PVTG-Static
- Purvodya How Many States?
- PMFBY
- NABARD Manages Which Fund?
- Agriculture Manage Fund On Climate
- GST Collection (June/July)
- Kharif Crops Premium
- 46th Meeting Antarctica
- Tribe
- Namami Gange
- Ports
- PM Jan Jaatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan
- Award (Film Festival)
- MGNREGA
NABARD Grade A Exam Analysis 2024 – ESI
The Economic & Social Issues (ESI) section, with a focus on Rural India, is one of the most critical sections, accounting for 40 marks out of 200. This section includes questions related to the Indian economy, social issues, and rural development policies. The section-wise analysis is below:
- 4-5 Questions from Budget
- Women Empowerment
- 15-20 Questions from Schemes such as PM Janman, PMAY, PMGSY, MGNREGA, MIDH, PMFBY, e-NAM, PMMSY
- Forest Conservation Act
- NABARD-UNFCCC
NABARD Grade A Exam Analysis – ARD
The Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD) section, also worth 40 marks out of 200, focuses on topics related to agriculture and rural development. It is a key section for candidates aspiring to work in NABARD. Detailed analysis is provided based on the actual questions asked in Shift 1 & 2.
- Evapo Transpiration
- Green House Subsidy
- Seedless
- Highest Milk Production Of Buffalo
- Artificial Ecosystem
- PMAYG Eligibility
- Wheat-Variety
- Drip Irrigation
- TRYSEM
- Premium Kharif Crops
- Cow Pox
- Weaning
- Botanical Name
- E-NAM
- 2nd Advanced Estimation
- Forest Report
- Importance of Calcium in Plants
- Aquatic Weed
- Budget
- MSP
- Candling
- PMSSY
| Shifts | Detailed Exam Analysis |
| Shift 1 | NABARD Grade A Exam Analysis 1st September Shift 1 |
| Shift 2 | NABARD Grade A Exam Analysis 1st September Shift 2 |
FAQs
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