Canara Bank PO Exam Analysis : 4th March 2018 (Second Shift)

Canara Bank PO Exam 2018 has finished now. The second shift of the exam is concluded now. We are sharing the complete exam analysis of Canara Bank PO Exam 2018. It includes the topics asked from each section, the number of questions asked from each topic, their difficulty level and the good attempts considering the level of the exam.

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Highlights of Canara Bank PO Exam 2018

• The level of the Canara Bank PO Exam 2018 was moderate.
• Quantitative Aptitude followed the old pattern with no changes in it.
• English section was a little bit tricky. Multiple paragraphs based RC was asked. In cloze test, options were given along with the blank. Phrase replacement was of the new type.  
• The reasoning was the little bit tough compared to other sections.
• There were no questions from Budget 2018-19 in General Awareness Section.Most of the questions were related to Current affairs and Banking Awareness. Current affairs were asked from December to January

Canara Bank PO Exam Analysis 2018

 Check out the section-wise detailed exam review of Canara Bank PO Exam 2018 -

1.Quantitative Aptitude Section Analysis 

This section comprised of total 50 questions. The overall level of this section was Moderate. Following topics were asked in this section:

• Data Interpretation 

1. 3 DI sets (15 questions were asked).
2. One question was from Bar Graph.The level was moderate and calculative.
3. The second question was from Table Graph with Moderate Level
4. Another question was from Caseletes. The questions level was difficult.

• Number Series

1. 5 Questions were asked from this topic. They were easy.
2. The patterns of the number series were based on missing number series.

• Approximation

1. 5 Questions were asked from this topic. Level of this topic was easy.
2. Proper practice of questions though BODMAS rules would come in handy for solving these questions easily.

• Quadratic Equation

1. 5 questions were asked from Quadratic Equation Topic. 
2. Questions were easy and doable

• Data Sufficiency 

1. 5 questions were asked from this topic. 
2. The topics were Profit & Loss, Simple Interest, Ages, Ratio & Proportions

• Miscellaneous (Arithmetic)
• 15 Questions of this section were asked from Miscellaneous arithmetic problems.
• 1-2 questions were asked from different topics like:
  The problem on ages, Mixtures, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time Speed & Distance, Partnerships etc.
• Questions were of moderate level.

2.Reasoning Ability Section Analysis

This section comprised of total 50 questions. The overall level of this section was Moderate-Difficult. Following topics were asked in this section:

Details of Questions asked in Reasoning Section:

Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

• 25 Questions were asked from puzzles and seating arrangement.
• 10 questions were based on Linear Seating Arrangement having 5 questions each.
• 10 questions were based on the tabular arrangement having 5 questions.
• 5 questions was based on floor based puzzle.

Inequality

• 5 Questions were asked from this topic.
• The questions were easy and less time taking.

Syllogism

• 5 Questions were asked from this topic. easy to moderate.
• Questions were asked on old pattern of Syllogism.

Logical Reasoning

• 10 questions from this topic were asked.
• 5 questions were asked from Course of Action topic. Statements were given and students had to tick the correct course of action.
• 5 questions were asked to find the possible reasons or conclusions based on given statements. 

Data Sufficiency

• 5 Questions from this topics.
• The topics asked were Direction Sense, Blood Relation, Order & Ranking, etc. 
• The level was Moderate.

 3. English Language Section Analysis

This section comprised of total 50 questions. The overall level of this section was Moderate. Following topics were asked in this section:

Details of Questions asked in English Section:

Reading Comprehension

• 10+5 Questions (2 sets) were asked from this topic.
• The level was moderate.
• There were questions from Vocabulary (Synonym-Antonym). 

Parajumble

• 5 questions of the moderate level were asked.

Cloze Test

• 6 - 8 questions were asked.
• It was of moderate level. 
• Options were also written along with a blank in bracket.

Paragraph Completion

• 6-8 Questions were asked from this topic.
• Questions were simple and easily doable.

Sentence Connector

• 5 Questions were asked from this topic on the old pattern.
• Questions were of moderate level.

Sentence Rearrangement

• 5 Questions were asked from this topic on the old pattern.
• Sentences were given and their arrangement was given in options. Students have to identify the correct arrangement sequence.

Phrase Replacement

• 5 questions were asked from this topic. 
• The level was easy to difficult.

4.General Awareness Section Analysis :

Number of Questions: 50

Section Level: Easy to Moderate

The maximum number of Current affairs questions were asked from December to February Time period. 5-10 questions were asked from static awareness and 8-10 were from banking awareness.

Questions Asked in this section -

• World Wildlife Day - March 3
• Who has got ICC player of the award- Virat Kohli
• Padma Bhushan Award from Cricket - MS Dhoni
• 2 Questions asked on currency
• Where is Ajanta caves located
• Capital of Kohima
• ICAR is located in which area?

Good Attempts in Canara Bank PO Exam 2018

Based on the level of the exam and vacancies available, here is the number of good attempts for the Canara Bank PO Exam 2018

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