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Where can i find study material for RBI young scholarship exam preparation?

There are several useful resources to help prepare for the RBI Young Scholars Program exam.

You can start by reviewing the exam pattern and syllabus carefully to identify areas of focus. The exam tests candidates on English language, numerical aptitude and general awareness sections. You will need resources targeting each of these.

English preparation can make use of RC passages, error spotting exercises, synonyms and antonyms lists, cloze passages, essay practice, etc. Opt for titles like Crack IAS English, 1000+ General English Questions, Magoosh GRE Prep, etc.

For numerical ability, include arithmetic, algebra, geometry, probability, charts/graphs comprehension. Practice MCQs, quizzes and solve relevant problems from topics like numbers, puzzles, problem solving techniques, mensuration, profit/loss, averages, percentage, etc. Some good books are Quantitative Aptitude by M Tyra, A Modern Approach to Vernbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal.

General awareness material should cover Indian economy, current affairs, history, geography, polity and constitution, scientific discoveries and innovations, sports, awards and honors, etc. Read EPW, Yojana/Kurukshetra magazines and educational dailies. Books like Fast Track General Knowledge by MK Yadava, GK MCQs by MK Yadava can also help.

Online resources with mock tests, video lectures, workbooks and practice material are also quite useful. Some recommendations would be Affinetech India, Adda247, Gradeup, Ignoramics, etc. Their test series and crash courses are designed specifically for RBI Young Scholars Program exam preparation.

Solve sample/mock papers to familiarize with the exam format and experience. Attempt both timed and untimed mock tests for improving your speed, accuracy and analytical skills. Review your performance to identify gaps and focus your preparation.

Apt preparation, maintaining a mix of theory read outs with regular practice is the key to cracking this exam. With the required resources and perseverance, you can work towards making the cut and becoming a Young Scholar of the RBI.