IBPS SO 2017 Prelims Exam Analysis & Questions Asked: 30th December(All Slot)

IBPS SO 2017 Prelims Exam Analysis & Questions Asked: 30th December(All Slot)

IBPS SO Prelims 2017 is taking place on 30th & 31st December 2017 for the post of Specialist Officer in various departments. This year, IBPS has introduced new exam pattern, where additionally, IBPS SO Prelims is conducted. Once you qualify Prelims, you will be eligible to appear for IBPS SO Main Exam. The Exam is being conducted right now! Have a look at IBPS SO Prelims Analysis for 30th December 2017 to know about types of questions asked on different topics, the difficulty level of exam paper and good attempts.

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But before you check IBPS SO Prelims Analysis 2017, check the new IBPS SO Exam Pattern to revise the format for this year’s exam.

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Overall Analysis IBPS SO Prelims Analysis (IT Officer) – 30th December 2017

Here’s the overall analysis of both the slots of IBPS SO Prelims 2017:

Subjects Slot 1 Slot 2
Good
Attempts
Difficulty
Level
Good
Attempts
Difficulty
Level
Reasoning
Ability
 33 – 36
(Qs)
Easy to
Moderate
35-39 Easy to
Moderate
Quantitative
Aptitude
 30 – 34
(Qs)
Easy to
Moderate
30-35 Easy to
Moderate
English
Language
26 – 29
(Qs)
Moderate
& Tricky
25-28 Moderate
& Tricky
Overall 85-95 Qs Moderate 87-97 Qs  Moderate

 

IBPS SO Prelims Analysis 30th December 2017 : 1st Slot

Section 1 : Reasoning Ability

  • Linear Arrangement : 2 Sets(Total 7 Questions)

→ 1st Set consisted of 5 Qs.

→ 2nd Set consisted of 2 Qs.

  • Floor-based Puzzle : (Total 5 Questions)
  • Circular Arrangement : (Total 5 Questions)
  • Box Puzzle : (Total 5 Questions)
  • Month & Dates based puzzle : (Total 5 Questions)
  • Syllogism : (Total 5 Questions)
  • Statement & Conclusion : (Approx. 2-3 Questions)
  • Classification : (Only 1 Question)
  • Alphabetical Series : (Only 1 Question)
  • Mathematical Inequality : (Total 5 Questions)
  • Data Sufficiency : (Total 5 Questions)
  • Miscellaneous : (Total 5 Questions)

Section 2 : Quantitative Aptitude

  • Number Series : (Total 5 Question ⇒ Easy to Moderate)

◊ Here are some of the questions asked:

(a) 7, 11, 18, 34, 77, ?
(b) 4, 13, 41, 106, 232, ?

  • Approximation : (Approx 7-8 Questions)
  • Quadratic Equation : (Total 5 Question ⇒ Easy to Moderate)
  • Time & Work :  (Only 1 Question)
  • Interest : (Only 1 Question)
  • Probability : (Only 1 Question)
  • Average : (Total 2 Question ⇒ Easy to Moderate)
  • Data Interpretation : (4 sets based on )

→ Pie Chart consisted of 5 Qs(Easy & non-calculative)

→ Line Graph consisted of 5 Qs.

→ Tabular Graph consisted of 5 Qs(Easy & non-calculative)

→ Caselet DI(Comprehension based) consisted of 5 Qs(Moderate)

  • Miscellaneous : (Approx 7-8 Questions)

Section 3 : English Language

  • Error Spotting : (Total 7 Questions based on Grammar)
  • Error Spotting : (Total 10 Questions based on Vocab ⇒Cloze Test look : Topic was “Future of Offline or Physical Shopping”)
  • Fill in the Blanks : (Total 5 Questions)
  • Reading Comprehension : (2 Sets)

          → 1st Comprehension : 7 Qs, Topic – Bitcoin

          → 2nd Comprehension : 8 Qs, Topic – Automatic Cars

  • Phrase Replacement : (Total 8 Questions – Tricky)
  • Para Jumble : (Total 5 Questions)

IBPS SO Prelims Analysis 30th December 2017 : 2nd Slot

Section 1 : Reasoning Ability

  • Syllogism : (Total 5 Questions)
  • Alphabetical Series : (Only 1 Question)
  • Mathematical Inequality : (Total 5 Questions)
  • Logical Reasoning (Statement & Conclusion, Statement & Argument) : (Total 5 Questions)
  • Data Sufficiency : (Total 5 Questions)
  • Puzzle :  4 Sets

          → Linear Arrangement : 5 Qs

          → Floor based Puzzle : 5 Qs

          → Scheduling Puzzle (Based on Month) : 5 Qs

          → Circular Arrangement : 5 Qs

          → Order & Ranking : 5 Qs

  • Miscellaneous : (Total 4 Questions)

Section 2 : Quantitative Aptitude

  • Number Series : (Total 5 Question ⇒ Easy to Moderate)
  • Approximation : (Approx 6-7 Questions)
  • Quadratic Equation : (Total 5 Question ⇒ Easy to Moderate)
  • Data Interpretation : (4 sets based on )

→ Pie Chart consisted of 5 Qs(Easy & non-calculative)

→ Line Graph consisted of 5 Qs.

→ Tabular Graph consisted of 5 Qs(Easy & non-calculative)

→ Caselet DI(Comprehension based) consisted of 5 Qs(Moderate)

  • Miscellaneous : (Approx 13-14 Questions)

◊  Questions were asked from topics like Problem on Ages, Partnerships, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound                         Interest,Time and Work, Mixtures, Time Speed and Distance, Mensuration, Probability etc.

Section 3 : English Language

  • Error Spotting : (Total 7 Questions based on Grammar)
  • Error Spotting : (Total 10 Questions based on Vocab ⇒Cloze Test look : Topic was “Future of Offline or Physical Shopping”)
  • Fill in the Blanks : (Total 5 Questions)
  • Reading Comprehension : (2 Sets)

          → 1st Comprehension : 7 Qs,

          → 2nd Comprehension : 8 Qs,

  • Phrase Replacement : (Approx 7-8 Questions – Tricky)
  • Para Jumble : (Total 5 Questions)

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