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LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis 2022: Detailed Section-wise & Difficulty Level Analysis

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LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis 2022: The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India conducted the LIC AAO Prelims Exam on August 28, 2021, and the Mains exam on October 31, 2021. Candidates who attempted or are aspiring to crack the exam can check the exam analysis from this article. Embibe’s subject matter experts have analysed the question paper and put forth their thoughts.

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The exam analysis includes the difficulty level of the exam, subject-wise topics and number of questions asked in the exam, good attempts, and expected cut-off. The paper analysis will help candidates scrutinize their performance and also get familiarised with the ins and outs of the exam. It is helpful for candidates preparing for the upcoming exam. Scroll down to know more about the LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis 2022.

LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis 2022

The exam analysis is the best source for understanding the exam pattern, difficulty level, and paper structure of the exam. LIC AAO examination has been conducted, and the exam analysis for the same is now available. The analysis provided here is based on the feedback received from candidates who appeared for the exam.

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LIC AAO Prelims Exam Pattern 2022

Before going through the detailed exam analysis, let us look at the LIC AAO exam pattern to better understand the question paper structure.

LIC AAO Prelims exam has three sections namely, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. The Prelims paper pattern is common to all applicants. Check the detailed LIC AAO Prelims paper pattern below:

SectionsNo. of QuestionsMax. Marks
Reasoning3535
Quantitative Aptitude3535
English Language3030**
Total10070

LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis and Review

Exam analysis and review can help the aspirants who will be attempting the exam in the upcoming shifts of LIC AAO Prelims. It will help them get an idea of the difficulty level and expected pattern of questions in the Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English Language sections. There is no negative marking, the English Language section is qualifying in nature only.

LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis 5th May 2019- Shift 2

The examination held in this shift had a high difficulty level compared to all other shifts.

SubjectGood AttemptTime
*English Language*12-1620
Reasoning Ability23-2520
Quantitative Aptitude21-2220
Total48-50 (Reasoning Ability + Quantitative Aptitude)60

English Language section is qualifying in nature and the marks in the English Language will not be counted for ranking.

LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis (Quantitative Aptitude)

TopicNumber of questionsDifficulty level
Line Graph (DI)5Moderate level
Pie Chart + Table Chart (DI)5High level
Caselets (DI)5High level
Approximation5Easy Level
Partnership3Easy Level
Profit and loss2Easy Level
Problem on Ages1-2Moderate level
Mixture and alligation2Moderate level
SI and CI2Easy Level
Time and Work1-2Moderate level

LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis (Reasoning Ability)

TopicNumber of questionsDifficulty level
Circular Seating Arrangement (11 persons facing inside)5Moderate level
Two Linear Rows Arrangement (10 persons facing each other)5Moderate level
Month and Day Based (months and persons)5Moderate level
Puzzle (3 departments and 8 persons with negative marking)5Moderate level
Syllogism5Easy level
Inequality3-4Easy level
Word Letter1Easy level
Directions2-3Easy level
Blood Relation3-4Easy level

LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis (English)

Topic Number of questions Difficulty level
RC 10Moderate level
Error Spotting (Sentence Based) 5Moderate level
Missing Filler 5Easy level
Para jumble 5Moderate level
Word Usage 5Moderate level

LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis 5th May 2019- Shift 1

The examination held in this shift was of Easy to Moderate level.

SubjectGood AttemptTime
*English Language*16-1820
Reasoning Ability27-2920
Quantitative Aptitude22-2420
Total51-53 (Reasoning Ability + Quantitative Aptitude)60

English Language section is qualifying in nature and the marks in the English Language will not be counted for ranking.

LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis (Quantitative Aptitude)

TopicNumber of questionsDifficulty level
Pie Chart (DI)5Easy Level
Table Chart (DI)5High Level
Caselets (DI)5Moderate Level
Missing Number Series5Easy Level
Quadratic Equations5Moderate Level
Profit and loss2Easy Level
Problem on Ages1Moderate Level
Percentage1Moderate Level
SI and CI2-3Moderate Level
Time and Work1-2Moderate Level

LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis (Reasoning Ability)

TopicNumber of questionsDifficulty level
Square Seating Arrangement (corner facing in and out)5Moderate level
Linear Arrangement (8 persons Facing north and south)5Moderate level
Month and day based (10 months and persons)5Moderate level
Puzzle (3 department and 8 persons with negative marking)5Moderate level
Syllogism5Easy level
Inequality5Easy level
Pair of Letter1Easy level
Directions3Easy level
Blood Relation1Easy level

LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis (English)

Topic Number of questions Difficulty level
RC (Sales and Marketing) 8Moderate level
Error Detection (Sentence Based) 5Moderate level
Missing Filler 5Easy level
Phrase Replacement 5Easy level
Word Usage 3-4Moderate level

LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis 4th May 2019- Shift 2 

The examination held in this shift was of Easy to Moderate level

SubjectGood AttemptTime
*English Language*21-2220
Reasoning Ability27-2820
Quantitative Aptitude23-2520
Total52-53 (Reasoning Ability + Quantitative Aptitude)60

English Language section is qualifying in nature and the marks in the English Language will not be counted for ranking.

LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis (Quantitative Aptitude)

TopicNumber of questionsDifficulty level
Pie Chart (DI)5Easy Level
Bar Chart (DI)5Moderate Level
Caselets (DI)5Moderate Level
Missing Number Series5Easy Level
Inequality5Moderate Level
Comparison Based language question2-3Easy Level
Problem on Ages1-2Moderate Level
Partnership1-2Moderate Level

LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis (Reasoning Ability)

TopicNumber of questionsDifficulty level
Circular Arrangement (Facing inside)5Moderate Level
Linear Arrangement (Person uncertain)5Moderate Level
Box Puzzle (2 variable)5Easy Level
Floor based Puzzle5Moderate Level
Syllogism5Moderate Level
Inequality3-5Easy Level
Blood Relation2-3Moderate Level
Coding decoding2-3Moderate Level

LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis (English)

Topic Number of questions Difficulty level
RC 8 Moderate Level
Error Detection (Sentence Based) 5 Easy Level
Single Filler 3-4 Easy Level
Error Detection (Spelling) Wrong Lord 5 Easy Level
Word Usage 3-4 Moderate Level

LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis 4th May 2019- Shift 1

The examination held in this shift was of Easy to Moderate level

SubjectGood AttemptTime
*English Language*20-2220
Reasoning Ability27-3020
Quantitative Aptitude25-2820
Total53-56 (Reasoning Ability + Quantitative Aptitude)60

English Language section is qualifying in nature and the marks in the English Language will not be counted for ranking.

LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis (Quantitative Aptitude)

TopicNumber of questionsDifficulty level
Pie Chart6 Moderate Level
Bar Chart6 Moderate Level
Wrong number series5 Easy Level
Simplification5 Easy Level
Time and Work 2-3 Moderate Level
Ratio and Proportions 2 Easy Level
Profit and Loss 1-2 Easy Level
Partnership 1 Easy Level
Problem on Ages 1 Moderate Level
SI & CI 1-2 Moderate Level

LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis (Reasoning Ability)

TopicNumber of questionsDifficulty level
Circular arrangement (Inside facing) 5 Moderate Level
Linear arrangement (10 Persons) 5 Easy Level
Month and date Puzzle 5 Easy Level
Two Variable Puzzle 5 Moderate Level
Syllogism ( 3 statements) 5 Easy Level
Inequality 5 Easy Level
Direction Test 2 Moderate Level
Blood Relation 2 Moderate Level
Alpha-Numeric Series 1 Easy Level

LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis (English)

Topic Number of questions Difficulty level
RC 8 Moderate Level
Error Detection (Sentence Based) 5 Easy Level
Filler 5 Easy Level
Error Detection (Spelling)Wrong word 5 Easy Level
Sentence Arrangement 5 Moderate Level

FAQs on LIC AAO Prelims Exam Analysis 2022

Here are the most commonly asked questions about LIC AAO exam analysis:

Q.1: Which was considered to be the most difficult section in LIC AAO Exam 2021?
Ans. Insurance and Financial Market Awareness were considered to be the most difficult section out of all the sections in LIC AAO Exam 2021.

Q.2: Is there any negative marking in the LIC AAO exam?
Ans: No. There is no negative marking in LIC AAO Exam.

Q.3: Which section was considered to be the most scoring section in the LIC AAO exam?
Ans: According to many students the scoring section in the LIC AAO Exam was Reasoning Ability.

Q.4: How many questions are asked in the LIC AAO prelims exam?
Ans:
The total number of questions in the LIC AAO prelims exam is 120.

Q.5: What kind of questions are asked in the descriptive test?
Ans: The descriptive test includes essay writing and letter writing questions.

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