RBI Grade B 2021 Phase 2 Exam Analysis

Dear Aspirant,

The RBI Grade B Phase-II Exam-2021 has witnessed a change in the exam pattern as was declared earlier. The Subjective Type Questions have gained more weightage than that of the Objective Type Questions. Please, prepare yourself as per the questions asked in this phase. Have a look:

ESI and FM

As per the syllabus, the ESI and FM comprised Subjective and Objective Type Questions of equal weightage. 

ESI (Economic and Social Issues)

  • Total Time – 90 min
  • Total Marks – 50
  • Total No. of Questions – 6 
  • Questions to be attempted – 4
  • 2 Questions (Long type) – 2 X 15 = 30 Marks (Word limit – 600)
  • 2 Questions (Short type) – 2 X 10 – 20 Marks (Word limit – 400)

Long Type Questions (600 words)

Topics:

Describe various Poverty Estimation Method in relation to the following:

  1. Per Capita
  2. Inflation and Consumption
  3. Safety Net Programme
  • How are the different dimensions of Globalization evolved since the last Global Financial Crisis of 2008. Analyze its impact.
  • What are the vertical and horizontal allocations of resources to states as per the 15th Finance Commission? How can this objective be achieved?

Short Type Questions (400 words)

  • What is the influence of Demographic Transition on economic growth with reference to India?
  • What are the 3 measures that are related to the Disinvestment of Strategic Sectors and Non-strategic Sectors in Union Budget 2021-22. 
  • Discuss India’s commitment to climate change in light of socio-economic, health and development projects.

Finance and Management

  1. Total Time – 90 min
  2. Total Marks – 50
  3. Total No. of Questions – 6
  4. Questions to be attempted – 4

2 Questions (Long type) – 2 X 15 = 30 Marks (Word limit – 600)

2 Questions (Short type) – 2 X 10 – 20 Marks (Word limit – 400)

Long Type Questions (600 words)

  • What are the functions of the following Regulatory Bodies:
  • SIDBI, EXIM, NABARD, NHB, RRBs
  • What are Basel Norms and what are the pillars of Basel 3 Norms?
  • What is Corporate Governance and what are its key Principles?

Short type Questions (10×2=20)

  • What are major announcements of Union Budget 202122?
  • Discuss the difference between Transformational and Transactional Leadership?
  • What is Behavioral Reinforcement? Explain the position and negative reinforcement?

Descriptive English 

  1. Total Time – 90 min
  2. Total Marks – 100
  3. Total No. of Questions – 3 (Essay, RC, and Precis)

Essay Writing – 40 Marks – 300 words

  • Prevention is better than cure
  • Future of BPO industries in India
  • Importance of Creative thinking in business
  • Pros & cons of teaching coding / computer language to school students

Précis writing (Related to Urbanization and Soil exploitation) – 140 words

Reading comprehension – 6 X 5 = 30 (on Black Marketing)

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