NABARD RDBS Grade A Mains Exam: A Comprehensive Guide for Environmental Science Engineering

NABARD RDBS Grade A (Environmental Science and Engineering) Mains Exam Details

Exam Structure:

• Two papers:
• English (90 minutes, 100 marks)
• Subject-specific (Environmental Science, 120 minutes, 100 marks)
  

English Paper (100 marks):

• Essay (500-520 words): 40 marks
• Letter (200-220 words): 30 marks
• Precis Writing (120 words): 30 marks
  

Subject-Specific Paper (Environmental Science, 100 marks):

• Section 1: Objective (50 marks, 30 minutes):
• 50 MCQ questions with 5 options each
• 1/4 negative marking

• Section 2: Subjective (50 marks, 90 minutes):
• Two 15-mark questions (choose any 2 from 3 Qs)
• Two 10-mark questions (choose any 2 from 3 Qs)
  
• Total Marks: 200 (100 English + 100 Subject-Specific)
  
• Key Points:
• The English paper assesses writing skills through essay, letter, and precis writing.
• The subject-specific paper tests knowledge and understanding of Environmental Science.
• The objective section in the subject-specific paper is multiple-choice with negative marking.
• The subjective section in the subject-specific paper requires in-depth answers to specific questions.
  

Preparation Tips:

• Practice writing essays, letters, and precis to improve your English skills.
• Thoroughly study Environmental Science concepts and theories.
• Solve previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.
• Time management is crucial for both papers.
• Focus on accuracy in the objective section to avoid negative marking.
  

20 October 2024 Paper

NABARD Grade A Mains Exam for Assistant Manager in Environmental Science Engineering:

English Paper:

• Article (500 words): Youth’s role in education entrepreneurship and social activities.
• Letter: Municipal poor road conditions. (200 – 220 words)
• Precis: Ethiopia’s water conservation mission. (120 words)
  

Environment:

MCQs:

• 2-mark questions (20): Passage-based questions on types of energy (tidal energy) and types of forests, ecological interactions (competition, mutualism), and biodiversity hotspots. (3 -4 Qs from each passage). 5 – 6 direct analytical MCQ.
• 1-mark questions (10): Fact-based questions on topics like AQI categories, natural World Heritage sites, water hardness (temporary hardness due to which ion , disease due to silica etc.

Descriptive

• Global warming, greenhouse gases, and ozone depletion: How does India affect these issues, and how can we mitigate them? (15 marks, 600 words)
• Air pollutants dispersion, smog: Provide examples. (15 marks, 600 words)
• BOD and COD: Explain these terms and their significance in water quality assessment. (15 marks, 600 words)
  

10 marks, 400 words Questions

• Types of energy: Renewable and non-renewable energy, limitations of renewable energy.
• EPA, water, and air acts: How do these laws improve the environment? What are their objectives?
• Soil pollution: Discuss the causes and effects.

Additional Notes:

• The descriptive questions required in-depth knowledge and analysis.
• The MCQs were based on both theoretical concepts and practical applications.
• Understanding the key topics and question formats can be helpful for future exam preparation.