How would Today's RRB NTPC Exam Analysis help you?
Analysis proves very crucial for the candidates who would take the exam in the upcoming shifts. It helps them understand what they can probably expect in the exam with regards to the type of questions were asked and the area from where a greater number of questions are asked. Sometimes, questions get repeated in the different shifts which are just brownie points for candidates.
The analysis will also help the candidates get an idea regarding the exam questions, a reasonable number of attempts, the difficulty level of the exam, expected cut off and topic wise questions.
Highlights into the trend observed in the questions asked in the shifts from 28 December to 7 January.
- General knowledge questions asked in the shifts of the last two days were difficult compared to the shifts of starting days.
- In fact, in the mathematics section, questions were relatively difficult in shifts of later days.
- In the first shift of 7th January exam, according to candidates, questions were not that difficult. Overall Paper was moderate.
- Unlike the shifts of 4th January and 5th January, Mathematics section was moderate and not difficult.
- As the questions were randomly arranged (including that of DI) candidates found it time taking.
Let us have a look at the exam pattern of the RRB NTPC CBT-1 Stage:
Stage 1 of RRB NTPC is an objective type paper conducted online.
RRB NTPC Difficulty Level & Good Attempts 7 January 2021 (All Shifts)
The number of good attempts for both the shifts of RRB NTPC Examination will provide you with an accurate picture explaining the number of questions a candidate must target to answer in upcoming shifts. The difficulty level of the exam shift provides a fair conception of the examination. Shift 2 of the Exam conducted on 7 January was comparatively tough compared to shift 1. Candidates found the reasoning section of shift 2 hard. There were more number of current affairs questions asked in shift 2.
We have listed good attempts and its difficulty level separately for each section as per the data shared by the exam takers:
Section | Good Attempts (Shift 1) | Good Attempts (Shift 2) |
Mathematics | 21 – 23 | 24 - 25 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 23 – 25 | 25 - 28 |
General Awareness | 32 - 34 | 25 - 27 |
Overall | 76 - 82 | 74 -80 |
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Timings
As the RRB NTPC is one of the most popular exams among aspirants, candidates have filled the exam form in humongous number which is around 1.26 crore. The exam is being conducted in two phases. The first phase is from 28 December to 13 January while phase two will be starting from 16 January to 30 January. Each day there will be two shifts.
The table mentioned below depicts the RRB NTPC Exam starting timing and finishing timing of the two shifts:
Timings | RRB NTPC Exam Starting Timing | RRB NTPC Exam Finishing Timing |
Shift 1 | 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM |
Shift 2 | 03:00 PM | 04:30 PM |
RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam Centre Guidelines
Candidates who are yet to take the exam in the upcoming shifts and phases of RRB NTPC 2020-21 Examination are advised to go through the guidelines listed below and adhere to them.
- Candidates are required to wear a mask throughout the examination
- Candidates will be facilitated with hand sanitiser and pen, hence, need not carry such things
- You must present the filled copy of the COVID-19 self-declaration form
- The registration of the candidate will be confirmed with the photo capture; therefore, candidate is expected to remove mask only at that moment
- A separate dropbox for rough sheets and call letters will be available, Candidates must drop the rough sheets in the designated boxes
Read more about the in-depth analysis of different shifts:
Go through the Questions in various shifts:
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 7 January 2021 (All shifts)
According to the candidates who have attempted both the shifts of RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam held on 07th January 2021, we have provided an elaborated section-wise analysis which is stated below:
RRB NTPC Exam Review 7 January 2021 (All Shifts): Mathematics
As per to the students who had appeared in the RRB NTPC examination, Mathematics section was of moderate level. Questions were easier than the questions asked in the shifts of the last two exam days. Questions were not arranged in the proper manner. Therefore, it was time-consuming. Also, the questions were lengthy. DI was comparatively easy. One can expect a good number of attempts to be 21 – 23. Shift 2 of the exam conducted on 7 January has more difficult. 3 DI were asked which collectively counted for 5 questions.
The number of questions from different topics along with its difficulty level in the Mathematics section of RRB NTPC Examination is listed below:
Topics | Number of questions (Shift 1) | Number of questions (Shift 2) |
Mensuration | 1-2 | 2 - 3 |
Ratio and Proportion | 2-3 | 1 - 2 |
Height and Distance | 1 - 2 | 1 - 2 |
Geometry | 1 | 2 |
Number System | 0-1 | 0 - 1 |
Trigonometry | 2 | 2 - 3 |
Time and work | 1 | 4 - 5 |
Statistics | 0 | 3 - 4 |
Algebra | 1 | 0 - 1 |
Average | 2 | 2 |
Speed, Time, Distance | 2 | 2 - 3 |
DI (Tabular) | 2 | 3 (total of 5 questions) |
Overall | 30 | 30 |
RRB NTPC Exam Review 07 January 2021: General Intelligence & Reasoning
Going by the candidates who had attempted the paper, in Reasoning section, it was easy to moderate level. Difficulty experienced by candidates in this section. 23-25 Number of questions can be expected to be a good attempt. Reasoning section of Shift - 2 was difficult for candidate specially Analogy, Statment and conclusions, statement and assumptions sections.
The topic-wise distribution and difficulty level of the General Intelligence & Reasoning section is listed below:
Topics | Number of questions (Shift 1) | Number of questions (Shift 2) |
Coding-Decoding | 2 - 3 | 2 -3 |
Venn Diagram | 0 | 0 - 1 |
Puzzle (Linear) | 1 - 2 | 2 |
Seating Arrangement | 1 - 2 | 2 - 3 |
Blood Relation | 1 - 2 | 1 - 2 |
Statement and Conclusion | 2 - 3 | 4 - 5 |
Statement and Assumption | 0 - 1 | 0 - 1 |
Analogy | 1 - 2 | 1 - 2 |
Syllogism | 1- 2 | 0 - 1 |
Odd one out | 1 - 2 | 1 - 2 |
Mathematical Operations | 2 - 3 | 3 - 4 |
Overall | 30 | 30 |
RRB NTPC Exam Review 07 January 2021 (All Shifts): General Awareness
With respect to the General Awareness section, it was comparatively easy. Questions were asked about the organizations and from current affairs part. History questions, in particular, were not difficult. 2 – 3 questions were repeated too. Overall 32 - 34 can be considered as a good attempt. In shift - 2 more number of questions were asked on the current affairs. Also, questions from current affairs 2018 were asked too.
We have listed the topic-wise number of questions and its difficulty level for the General Awareness section in the below table:
Topic | Number of questions (Shift 1) | Number of Questions (Shift 2) |
History | 3 - 4 | 2 - 3 |
Geography | 1 - 2 | 1 - 2 |
Static General Knowledge | 2 - 3 | 2 - 4 |
Polity | 1 - 2 | 0 - 1 |
Biology | 1 – 2 | 0 - 1 |
Chemistry | 0 – 1 | 0 - 1 |
Physics | 0 – 1 | 1 - 2 |
Computers | 3 | 2 - 3 |
Current Affairs | 3 – 5 | 6 - 8 |
Overall | 40 | 40 |
Question Asked in RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam 07 January 2021 (All Shifts)
Here are a few questions as shared by the candidates who have appeared in either of the shifts of RRB NTPC Examination conducted on 7th January 2021:
Questions asked in GA
What is the venue of the Olympics Games 2021?
Ans: Tokyo 2021
“Origin of Species” was written by?
Ans: Charles Darwin
HQ of UNICEF?
Ans: New York, New York, United States
When did the Non-cooperation movement start?
Ans: 5th September 1920
Kaziranga National Park is in which state/UT?
Ans: Assam
Where is Tansen’s Maqbara located?
Ans: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
First Nuclear bomb test in India?
Ans: 18 May 1974,
Smiling Buddha (MEA designation: Pokhran-I) was the assigned code name.
2023 AFC Asian football cup will be held in?
Ans: China
Who won a gold medal in 2018 Asian games 25 m Air pistol?
Ans: Rani Sarnobat
Which of the following was not included in the Extremist party?
Percentage of the council of ministers that can be appointed by the Prime Minister?
One question related to Railway Station University was asked.
Which nuclear plant is situated in Haryana?
Ans: Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant, which is also known as Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidhyut Pariyojna (GHAVP) Power plant
Which is the basic unit of the body?
Ans: Cells
Where is the Takhal Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Ans: Warangal, Telangana
Who coined the term AI?
Ans: John McCarthy
Who was the first chairperson of Rajya Sabha?
Ans: S.V.Krishnamurthy Rao
Special thanks to Kishan Kumar, Adesh, Himanshu Singh, Abhishek and Amit, Nisha.
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