RRB ALP Exam Analysis 2018

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First Two Days Exam Analysis

of RRB ALP 2018 Exam

RRB ALP Exam Analysis

The exams for the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician has been started from the 9th of August, 2018. Till date, four days of the exam has been done and the dates for the same were – the 9th, 10th, 13th, and 14th of August, 2018. The exam takes place in three different shifts each day.

The next days for this examination are the 17th, 20th, 21st, 29th, 30th, and 31st of August, 2018.

The RRB announced this recruitment process early this year in the month of February 2018. The last date to apply for this RRB ALP recruitment was the 31st of March, 2018.

Initially, RRB announced the recruitment process against 25,502 vacancies but later on the number of vacancies has been increased by the RRB and it becomes 60,000. Lakhs of people have been applied for this RRB ALP recruitment and are preparing for the examination.

Here we will be providing your guys with the exam analysis of the first two days of RRB ALP examination, i.e., exam analysis of the 9th and 10th of August 2018. We keep on providing the exam analysis of rest of the days as well, taking two days together.

This exam analysis will help the students, who have their exam in the upcoming days to understand the type of questions being asked, with the new patter, if there any and also will also help the students to get to know that what they can expect from there examination.

So, as you all must be aware with the exam pattern of the RRB ALP phase – I, there was four section in the examination, namely – Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness on Current Affairs, and General Science and all of them together carried 75 marks.

Now we will be discussing the exam analysis taking one slot at a time and then will go deep into subject wise reviews over the questions being asked.

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 1, 9th August 2018

The first-day exam analysis has made one thing very clear, that all the candidates who are going to attempt the exam in the coming days need to keep in mind is that the questions were not in the form of sections.

It was not like you will get the questions about the same subject or same section continuously. All the questions were shuffled. And this created a great level of mess for the students and was also a time consuming and irritating thing.

So, one thing that you need to understand that don’t expect questions section wise, and also be prepared for the next questions’ surprise. Also, try to practice questions in this jumbled form, so that it will help you there at the time of examination.

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 1 SLOT – 1

The overall exam analysis of the first slot on day one is as given below –

Section Level of Difficulty Number of Good Attempts
Mathematics Easy 17 to 18 questions
General Intelligence and Reasoning Easy to Moderate 17 to 18 questions
General Science Easy to Moderate 16 to 17 questions
General Awareness on Current Affairs Easy 7 to 8 questions
Overall Easy 62 to 65 questions

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 1 SLOT – 1 Mathematics

In the RRB ALP 2018 examination, the level of difficulty of mathematics was easy. Maximum of the questions were direct and formulas based. Although, some of the questions were a bit time taking and calculative.

The analysis of the mathematics section and the number of questions from different topics have been mentioned below –

Topic Number of Questions Level of Difficulty
Simple Interest and Compound Interest 3 Easy to Moderate
Mensuration 2 Easy
Profit and Loss 1 Easy
Ages 3 Easy
Time and Work 3 Easy
Geometry 1 Easy
Speed and Distance 2 Easy
Average 1 Easy
Partnership 2 Easy
Percentage 2 Easy
Total 20 Easy

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 1 SLOT – 1 General Intelligence and Reasoning

In RRB ALP 2018 examination, the overall difficulty level of the general intelligence and reasoning was somewhere in between easy to moderate. There were only a few questions from the images.

The analysis of general intelligence and reasoning section and the number of questions from different topics have been mentioned below –

Topic Number of Questions Level of Difficulty
Syllogism 4 to 5 Easy
Venn Diagram 2 Easy
Mathematical Calculation 2 Easy
Mirror Image 1 Easy
Odd One Out 1 Easy
Coding – Decoding 2 Easy
Analogy 2 Easy
Series 2 Easy
Direction 1 Easy
Statement and Conclusion 4 to 5 Moderate
Counting Figures 1 Easy
Total 25 Easy to Moderate

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 1 SLOT – 1 General Science

The questions in the general science section were not at all tough. The questions were directly based on the concepts of science and the difficulty level of the exam was easy. There were no questions that need to formulas for solving them. Thus, no time taking and lengthy questions at all.

Some of the questions asked in the examination are mentioned down here –

  • The rate of change in momentum called?
  • In India the frequency of AC mains is?
  • What is the formula of Acceleration?
  • What is the SI Unit of Energy?
  • What is the SI Unit of Resistance?
  • Numerical on work done.
  • What is the chemical formula of Sodium bicarbonate?
  • Who discovered DDT?
  • 2 more questions were asked from Chemical formula
  • Fuse wire is made of which material?
  • Who discovered Insulin?
  • Which mirror used in torch?
  • Numerical on focal length.
  • One question from the phylum
  • Which invented vaccination for cowpox?
  • One question form tendon.
Topic No of Questions Level
Physics 7 to 8 Easy-Moderate
Chemistry 7 to 8 Easy
Biology 5 to 6 Easy
Total 20 Easy-Moderate

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 1 SLOT – 1 General Awareness on Current Affairs

There were all direct and easy questions in this section. The overall level of the section was also easy, as compared to the expectation of the candidates.

Some of the questions asked in this section were –

  • Who is the owner of KKR Team in IPL 2018?
  • Who is the current CM of Tamilnadu?
  • Who is the Chief Managing Director of Allahabad?
  • Who is the chairman of Indian Olympic?
  • Who is the Governor of Chattisgarh?
  • Ram Krishna Mission was founded by whom?
  • Who got 1st Bharat Ratna of India?
  • Hirakund dam is situated on which river?
  • Who is the adviser of PM of India?
  • Who is the author of “Exam warrior” Book which was released by PM Modi?

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 1 SLOT – 2

The overall exam analysis of the second slot on day one is as given below –

Section Level of Difficulty Number of Good Attempts
Mathematics Easy 16 to 17 questions
General Intelligence and Reasoning Easy to Moderate 17 to 18 questions
General Science Easy to Moderate 15 to 17 questions
General Awareness on Current Affairs Easy 7 to 8 questions
Overall Easy 61 to 64 questions

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 1 SLOT – 2 Mathematics

In the RRB ALP 2018 examination, the level of difficulty of mathematics was easy. Maximum of the questions were direct and formulas based. Although, some of the questions were a bit time taking and calculative.

The analysis of the mathematics section and the number of questions from different topics have been mentioned below –

Topic Number of Questions Level of Difficulty
Simple Interest and Compound Interest 2 Easy to Moderate
Mensuration 1 Easy
Profit and Loss 1 to 2 Easy
Ages 3 Easy
Time and Work 3 to 4 Easy
Geometry 2 Easy
Speed and Distance 2 Easy
Average 1 to 2 Easy
Partnership 2 Easy
Percentage 2 Easy
Total 20 Easy

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 1 SLOT – 2 General Intelligence and Reasoning

In RRB ALP 2018 examination, the overall difficulty level of the general intelligence and reasoning was somewhere in between easy to moderate. There were only a few questions from the images.

The analysis of general intelligence and reasoning section and the number of questions from different topics have been mentioned below –

Topic Number of Questions Level of Difficulty
Syllogism 4 to 5 Easy
Venn Diagram 2 Easy
Mathematical Calculation 2 Easy
Mirror Image 1 to 2 Easy
Odd One Out 2 to 3 Easy
Coding – Decoding 3 to 4 Easy
Analogy 2 Easy
Series 2 Easy
Direction 1 Easy
Statement and Conclusion 2 to 3 Moderate
Counting Figures 2 to 3 Easy
Total 25 Easy to Moderate

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 1 SLOT – 2 General Science

The questions in the general science section were not at all tough. The questions were directly based on the concepts of science and the difficulty level of the exam was easy. There were no questions that need to formulas for solving them. Thus, no time taking and lengthy questions at all.

Some of the questions asked in the examination are mentioned down here –

  1. There were three questions from the light chapter.
Topic No of Questions Level
Physics 7 to 8 Easy-Moderate
Chemistry 7 to 8 Easy
Biology 5 to 6 Easy
Total 20 Easy-Moderate

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 1 SLOT – 2 General Awareness on Current Affairs

There were all direct and easy questions in this section. The overall level of the section was also easy, as compared to the expectation of the candidates.

Some of the questions asked in this section were –

  • Olympic 2016 was held in?
  • Dadasaheb Phalke Award is given in which field?
  • Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award was given to whom?

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 1 SLOT – 3

The overall exam analysis of the third slot on day one is as given below –

Section Level of Difficulty Number of Good Attempts
Mathematics Easy 16 to 17 questions
General Intelligence and Reasoning Easy to Moderate 17 to 18 questions
General Science Easy to Moderate 15 to 17 questions
General Awareness on Current Affairs Easy 7 to 8 questions
Overall Easy 61 to 64 questions

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 1 SLOT – 3 Mathematics

In the RRB ALP 2018 examination, the level of difficulty of mathematics was easy. Maximum of the questions were direct and formulas based. Although, some of the questions were a bit time taking and calculative.

The analysis of the mathematics section and the number of questions from different topics have been mentioned below –

Topic Number of Questions Level of Difficulty
Simple Interest and Compound Interest 3 Easy to Moderate
Mensuration 2 to 3 Easy
Profit and Loss 1 to 2 Easy
Ages 1 Easy
Time and Work 2 to 3 Easy
Geometry 2 Easy
Speed and Distance 2 to 3 Easy
Average 2 Easy
Partnership 1 to 2 Easy
Trigonometry 1
Percentage 1 to 2 Easy
Total 20 Easy

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 1 SLOT – 3 General Intelligence and Reasoning

In RRB ALP 2018 examination, the overall difficulty level of the general intelligence and reasoning was somewhere in between easy to moderate. There were only a few questions from the images.

The analysis of general intelligence and reasoning section and the number of questions from different topics have been mentioned below –

Topic Number of Questions Level of Difficulty
Syllogism 2 Easy
Venn Diagram Easy
Mathematical Calculation 2 Easy
Mirror Image and Water Image 3 Easy
Missing Figure 4 to 5 Easy
Coding – Decoding Easy
Analogy Easy
Series 3 to 4 Easy
Direction 1 Easy
Statement and Conclusion 4 Moderate
Counting Figures Easy
Total 25 Easy to Moderate

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 1 SLOT – 3 General Science

The questions in the general science section were not at all tough. The questions were directly based on the concepts of science and the difficulty level of the exam was easy. There were no questions that need to formulas for solving them. Thus, no time taking and lengthy questions at all.

Some of the questions asked in the examination are mentioned down here –

  • One question from asexual reproduction in plants.
  • What is a tissue?
  • A hammer is raised by a person, then which type of energy is there?
  • One question on Image formation by the mirror.
  • What is the coating of zinc on iron is called?
  • Who discovered Universal Gravitational Constant?
  • The maximum number of electrons in m shell?

 

Topic No of Questions Level
Physics 6 to 7 Easy-Moderate
Chemistry 7 to 8 Easy
Biology 5 to 6 Easy
Total 20 Easy-Moderate

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 1 SLOT – 3 General Awareness on Current Affairs

There were all direct and easy questions in this section. The overall level of the section was also easy, as compared to the expectation of the candidates.

Some of the questions asked in this section were –

  • One question on the Book “Things to leave behind”.
  • Who is the CM of Telangana?
  • National game 2022 will be held in?
  • Who is the director of RAW?
  • Which Indian actress plays role in Quantico?
  • One question form Arjun award.
  • Biggest church of Christians?
  • Noble prize holder for economics?

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY –2, 10th August 2018

The second-day exam analysis has made one thing very clear, that all the candidates who are going to attempt the exam in the coming days need to keep in mind is that the questions were not in the form of sections.

It was not like you will get the questions about the same subject or same section continuously. All the questions were shuffled. And this created a great level of mess for the students and was also a time consuming and irritating thing.

So, one thing that you need to understand that don’t expect questions section wise, and also be prepared for the next questions’ surprise. Also, try to practice questions in this jumbled form, so that it will help you there at the time of examination.

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 2 SLOT – 1

The overall exam analysis of the first slot on day two is as given below –

Section Level of Difficulty Number of Good Attempts
Mathematics Easy 17 to 18 questions
General Intelligence and Reasoning Easy to Moderate 17 to 18 questions
General Science Easy to Moderate 16 to 17 questions
General Awareness on Current Affairs Easy 7 to 8 questions
Overall Easy 60 to 64 questions

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 2 SLOT – 1 Mathematics

In the RRB ALP 2018 examination, the level of difficulty of mathematics was easy. Maximum of the questions were direct and formulas based. Although, some of the questions were a bit time taking and calculative.

The analysis of the mathematics section and the number of questions from different topics have been mentioned below –

Topic Number of Questions Level of Difficulty
Simple Interest and Compound Interest 3 Easy to Moderate
Mensuration 2 Easy
Profit and Loss 1 Easy
Ages 3 Easy
Time and Work 3 Easy
Geometry 1 Easy
Speed and Distance 2 Easy
Average 1 Easy
Partnership 2 Easy
Percentage 2 Easy
Total 20 Easy

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 2 SLOT – 1 General Intelligence and Reasoning

In RRB ALP 2018 examination, the overall difficulty level of the general intelligence and reasoning was somewhere in between easy to moderate. There were only a few questions from the images. There was also a question from the clock topic where the angle formed by the hands of the clock was asked.

The analysis of general intelligence and reasoning section and the number of questions from different topics have been mentioned below –

Topic Number of Questions Level of Difficulty
Syllogism 4 to 5 Easy
Venn Diagram 2 Easy
Mathematical Calculation 2 Easy
Mirror Image 1 Easy
Odd One Out 1 Easy
Coding – Decoding 2 Easy
Analogy 2 Easy
Series 2 Easy
Direction 1 Easy
Statement and Conclusion 4 to 5 Moderate
Counting Figures 1 Easy
Total 25 Easy to Moderate

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 2 SLOT – 1 General Science

The questions in the general science section were not at all tough. The questions were directly based on the concepts of science and the difficulty level of the exam was easy. There were no questions that need to formulas for solving them. Thus, no time taking and lengthy questions at all.

Some of the questions asked in the examination are mentioned down here –

  • Noble gas configuration asked.
  • One question from the periodic table.
  • Which metal can be cut by the knife?
  • What is the unit of force?
  • What is the chemical name of Vitamin C?
  • One question on nuclear fusion.
  • What is the Atomic Number of Copper?
  • Which part is located on the top of flower?

 

Topic No of Questions Level
Physics 7 to 8 Easy-Moderate
Chemistry 6 to 7 Easy
Biology 5 to 6 Easy
Total 20 Easy-Moderate

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 2 SLOT – 1 General Awareness on Current Affairs

There were all direct and easy questions in this section. The overall level of the section was also easy, as compared to the expectation of the candidates.

Some of the questions asked in this section were –

  • Who was the flag bearer in Olympic Games 2016?
  • Who is the owner of Spice Jet?
  • Neeraj Chopra is related to which game?
  • Who is the CAG of India?
  • Vyati Scheme was launched by which Bank?
  • NATO was established in which year?
  • Who got the best Actress award by PETA?
  • Who was the inventor of Telephone?
  • Who is the winner of the Economic Noble Price?
  • Harimau Military Exercise was held between which countries?

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 2 SLOT – 2

The overall exam analysis of the second slot on day two is as given below –

Section Level of Difficulty Number of Good Attempts
Mathematics Easy 17 to 18 questions
General Intelligence and Reasoning Easy to Moderate 17 to 18 questions
General Science Easy to Moderate 16 to 17 questions
General Awareness on Current Affairs Easy 7 to 8 questions
Overall Easy 62 to 66 questions

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 2 SLOT – 2 Mathematics

In the RRB ALP 2018 examination, the level of difficulty of mathematics was easy. Maximum of the questions were direct and formulas based. Although, some of the questions were a bit time taking and calculative.

The analysis of the mathematics section and the number of questions from different topics have been mentioned below –

Topic Number of Questions Level of Difficulty
Simple Interest and Compound Interest 1 Easy to Moderate
Mensuration 2 Easy
Profit and Loss Easy
Ages 2 Easy
Time and Work/ Pipe and Cistern 4 Easy
Geometry 1 Easy
Speed and Distance 1 Easy
Average 1 Easy
Partnership 1 Easy
Percentage 2 Easy
Misc. 5 Easy to Moderate
Total 20 Easy

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 2 SLOT – 2 General Intelligence and Reasoning

In RRB ALP 2018 examination, the overall difficulty level of the general intelligence and reasoning was somewhere in between easy to moderate. There were only a few questions from the images. There was also a question from the clock topic where the angle formed by the hands of the clock was asked.

The analysis of general intelligence and reasoning section and the number of questions from different topics have been mentioned below –

Topic Number of Questions Level of Difficulty
Syllogism 4 to 5 Easy
Venn Diagram 3 Easy
Mathematical Calculation 2 Easy
Mirror Image 3 to 4 Easy
Odd One Out 2 Easy
Coding – Decoding Easy
Analogy 2 Easy
Series 1 Easy
Direction 1 Easy
Statement and Conclusion 4 to 5 Moderate
Counting Figures 2 Easy
Total 25 Easy to Moderate

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 2 SLOT – 2 General Science

The questions in the general science section were not at all tough. The questions were directly based on the concepts of science and the difficulty level of the exam was easy. There were no questions that need to formulas for solving them. Thus, no time taking and lengthy questions at all.

Some of the questions asked in the examination are mentioned down here –

  • Which is true about molecular mass?
  • Which element has cations?
  • First law of motion is for what?
  • Sound pitch depends on?
  • Thinking capacity of the brain is in which part?
  • One question is on degeneration.
  • One question from the speed of light.

 

Topic No of Questions Level
Physics 7 to 8 Easy-Moderate
Chemistry 6 to 7 Easy
Biology 5 to 6 Easy
Total 20 Easy-Moderate

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 2 SLOT – 1 General Awareness on Current Affairs

There were all direct and easy questions in this section. The overall level of the section was also easy, as compared to the expectation of the candidates.

Some of the questions asked in this section were –

  • Rann of Kutch in which state?
  • Who is the Chief Secretary Of Delhi?
  • Who is the Captain of Basketball?
  • Which Team won the Women World Cup 2017?
  • Who is the CM of Goa?
  • One question from Book?

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 2 SLOT – 3

The overall exam analysis of the third slot on day two is as given below –

Section Level of Difficulty Number of Good Attempts
Mathematics Easy 16 to 18 questions
General Intelligence and Reasoning Easy to Moderate 16 to 17 questions
General Science Easy to Moderate 15 to 17 questions
General Awareness on Current Affairs Easy 7 to 8 questions
Overall Easy 64 to 65 questions

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 2 SLOT – 3 Mathematics

In the RRB ALP 2018 examination, the level of difficulty of mathematics was easy. Maximum of the questions were direct and formulas based. Although, some of the questions were a bit time taking and calculative.

The analysis of the mathematics section and the number of questions from different topics have been mentioned below –

Topic Number of Questions Level of Difficulty
Simple Interest and Compound Interest 2 Easy to Moderate
Mensuration 2 Easy
Profit and Loss 1 Easy
Ages 3 Easy
Time and Work 3 Easy
Geometry 1 Easy
Speed and Distance 2 Easy
Average 1 Easy
Partnership 1 Easy
Percentage 2 Easy
Total 20 Easy

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 2 SLOT – 3 General Intelligence and Reasoning

In RRB ALP 2018 examination, the overall difficulty level of the general intelligence and reasoning was somewhere in between easy to moderate. There were only a few questions from the images. There was also a question from the clock topic where the angle formed by the hands of the clock was asked.

The analysis of general intelligence and reasoning section and the number of questions from different topics have been mentioned below –

Topic Number of Questions Level of Difficulty
Syllogism 4 to 5 Easy
Venn Diagram 2 Easy
Mathematical Calculation 2 Easy
Mirror Image 1 Easy
Odd One Out 1 Easy
Coding – Decoding 2 Easy
Analogy 2 Easy
Series 2 Easy
Direction 1 Easy
Statement and Conclusion 4 to 5 Moderate
Counting Figures 1 Easy
Total 25 Easy to Moderate

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 2 SLOT – 3 General Science

The questions in the general science section were not at all tough. The questions were directly based on the concepts of science and the difficulty level of the exam was easy. There were no questions that need to formulas for solving them. Thus, no time taking and lengthy questions at all.

Some of the questions asked in the examination are mentioned down here –

  • Biology protein Made up of?
  • Earth Science how energy produced on Sun?
  • Question related to PH Value
  • Is blood fibrin made up of?
  • The chemical formula of Propane
  • Question-related to H+ or OH-

 

Topic No of Questions Level
Physics 7 to 8 Easy-Moderate
Chemistry 7 to 8 Easy
Biology 5 to 6 Easy
Total 20 Easy-Moderate

 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis of DAY – 2 SLOT – 3 General Awareness on Current Affairs

There were all direct and easy questions in this section. The overall level of the section was also easy, as compared to the expectation of the candidates.

Some of the questions asked in this section were –

  • Name the female who climbed Mount Everest in 5 days?
  • Gangotri Research station is situated in?
  • Name the director of Bahuballi Movie?
  • Which movie was nominated for an Oscar Award from India this year?
  • Head Quarters of UNO and Foundation day
  • CEO of JP Morgan.
  • Deputy CM of Bihar.
  • 1st July is celebrated as?

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