Recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) in Public Sector banks are done by Institute of Banking Personal Selection (IBPS) through Common Written Examination (CWE). From 2015 onwards, IBPS has started conducting IBPS PO and IBPS Clerk exams in two phases-Preliminary and Main. IBPS PO Exam was conducted offline in the year 2011 and 2012 only.
The following question paper analysis will be helpful in understanding the nature of questions asked in IBPS exams.
- Quantitative Aptitude Read Question Paper Analysis & Preparation Strategy
- Reasoning Read Question Paper Analysis & Preparation Strategy
- English Language Read Question Paper Analysis & Preparation Strategy
- Computer Knowledge Read Question Paper Analysis & Preparation Strategy
- General Awareness
General Awareness is one of the important sections that comprises of 50 questions carrying 40 marks.
Find Below the Breakup of Questions asked in General Awareness Section:
IBPS PO Question Paper Analysis and Preparation Strategy (General Awareness):
Prepare Selected Section from Basic Economics: Some sections of Basic Economy should be prepared thoroughly which includes:
- Basics of Macroeconomics
- Money & Banking
- RBI: Its Functions, Monetary Policy, Credit Control
- Banking Regulations Act 1949
- Capital Market(NSE,BSE); SEBI
- Taxing in India
- Negotiable Instrument Act, Foreign Trade
Banking Operations|Banking Terminology: A good number are questions are framed from Banking Operations. The preparation of the topic must include:
- Functions of Banks
- Account Opening Related
- Non Performing Assets
- Funds Transfer Related
- Important Banking Terminology
Prepare for Important Committees, International & National Organisations: Be prepared with basic information on IMF, WTO, SAARC, ASEAN, G-8 etc..
Prepare Important Topics from Current Affairs:
- Current Developments from Basic Economy, Banking, RBI
- Awards and Honours conferred from the last six months
- Books and Authors
- Sports
- Government Plans & Schemes
- Committees and Commissions in News
Apart from the above mentioned topics questions can also be asked from Summits, Conferences, Science & Technology developments etc..
Read|Download IBPS PO Exam 2012 General Awareness Question Paper Here:
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