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IBPS Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 24 August 2024 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

100 questions · 60 minutes · with answers · free

Reasoning Ability (35 questions)

Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions based on given information.

Eight persons H, L, M, O, Q, R, T and X joins an IT firm in eight different months which are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and August but not necessarily in same order. H joins three months before Q in the month which has odd number of days. T joins one of the months before O. M joins the firm in the month which has even number of days. X joins the firm in the month whose number of days exactly divisible by 7. At least two persons join between M and O. L joins the firm two months after M. Only one person joins the firm between H and R.

Who among the following person joins after one month to that of X?

((a))
M
((b))
R
((c))
T
((d))
H
((e))
L

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Answer: ((a))

Who among them joins the firm in the month of May?

((a))
M
((b))
L
((c))
H
((d))
T
((e))
O

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Answer: ((a))

Find the odd one out.

((a))
T
((b))
R
((c))
H
((d))
M
((e))
Q

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Answer: ((a))

If we change joining month of the persons according to the alphabetical order from last to first that is from August to January, how many persons' joining month remains unchanged?

((a))
Three
((b))
Five
((c))
Four
((d))
Two
((e))
One

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Answer: ((a))

Three

Which of the following statement(s) is correct regarding Q?

A) Q joins the firm two months before M.

B) Only two persons join the firm between Q and L.

C) Q is the last person who joins the firm.

((a))
Both A and B
((b))
Only C
((c))
Both A and C
((d))
Only B
((e))
None of these

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Answer: ((a))

Both A and B

Directions: In the question below are given two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statements:

Some Mobiles are Tablets.

All Mobiles are Laptops.

Conclusions:

I. Some Tablets are Laptops.

II. All Tablets can be Laptops.

((a))
Only conclusion I follows
((b))
Either conclusion I or II follows
((c))
None of the conclusion follows.
((d))
Both the conclusions follows
((e))
Only conclusion II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

Statements:

Some Velvet are Cotton.

Some Polyester are Silk.

Conclusions:

I. Some Velvet are Silk.

II. Some Velvet are not Silk.

((a))
Only conclusion II follows
((b))
Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows
((c))
None of the conclusion follows
((d))
Only conclusion I follows
((e))
Both the conclusions follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows

Statements:

Some Lawyers are Judges.

All Judges are Advocates.

Conclusions:

I. Some Lawyers are not Advocates.

II. Some Advocates are Lawyers.

((a))
Only conclusion I follows
((b))
Either conclusion I or II follows
((c))
None of the conclusions follows
((d))
Only conclusion II follows
((e))
Both conclusions follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

Directions: In the question below are given two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statements:

Some Pink is Brown.

Some Brown is Green.

Conclusions:

I. Some Pink is Green.

II. Some Green is not Brown.

((a))
Only conclusion II follows
((b))
Both conclusion I and II follows
((c))
Either conclusion I or II follows
((d))
Only conclusion I follows
((e))
None of the conclusions follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows

Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions based on given information.

A person starts walking from the shopping mall towards east direction walks for 6 Km to reach at point P. From here, he takes a left turn and walks for 8 Km to reach at point Q. Then from the point Q, he takes a right turn and walks for 3 Km and reach at the point R. Then, once again he takes a right turn to reach at point S by walking 12 Km. From the point S, he takes a right turn and reaches at point T by walking 5 Km. At last he takes right turn and reaches at his friend’s home by walking 2 Km.

What is the direction of his friend's house with respect to the shopping mall?

((a))
Northeast
((b))
Southwest
((c))
Northwest
((d))
Southeast
((e))
East

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Answer: ((a))

Northeast

What is the shortest distance between shopping mall and the point Q?

((a))
12 Km
((b))
13 Km
((c))
14 Km
((d))
10 Km
((e))
11 Km

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Answer: ((a))

12 Km

What is the direction of the point Q with respect to point S?

((a))
Northwest
((b))
Southwest
((c))
Northeast
((d))
Southeast
((e))
North

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Answer: ((a))

Northwest

Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions based on given information.

Seven persons B, E, G, K, L, M and O attended a conference and sit around a circular table and each person faces towards the center but not necessarily in same order. O is the neighbour of L and M. G sits two places away from B. E sits third to the left of M. K sits three places away from B. M and G do not sit adjacent to each other.

Who among them sits second to the right of K?

((a))
B
((b))
E
((c))
O
((d))
L
((e))
G

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Answer: ((a))

How many persons sit between M and G, when counted from the right of M?

((a))
Two
((b))
Three
((c))
One
((d))
None
((e))
More than three

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Answer: ((a))

Two

Find the odd one out.

((a))
MG
((b))
OK
((c))
EL
((d))
BG
((e))
LM

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Answer: ((a))

Which of the following statement(s) is/ are correct?

((a))
K sits immediate right to M.
((b))
E sits second to the left of L.
((c))
Only two persons sit between B and K when counted in the anticlockwise direction to B.
((d))
O sits second to the right of the one who sits immediate left to G.
((e))
None of these.

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Answer: ((a))

K sits immediate right to M.

If we change the position of K with the position of L, then who sits third to the left of L?

((a))
G
((b))
M
((c))
K
((d))
B
((e))
O

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Answer: ((a))

If it is possible to make a five letters meaningful word from the second, third, fifth, seventh and thirteenth letters of the word "GLOBALISATION", then which of the following is the second letter of the word so formed? If more than one such word can be made, then give "X" as the answer, and if no such word can be formed then give "Z" as the answer.

((a))
A
((b))
L
((c))
X
((d))
Z
((e))
O

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Answer: ((a))

Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions based on given information.

Seven boxes contains different sports equipment which are Badminton, Billiards, Chess, Carrom Board, Cricket, Hockey and Tennis placed one over another from bottom to top but not necessarily in same order. The bottom most box is box 1 just above it is box 2 and so on up to the top most box is box 7. The box of Chess placed three boxes above the box of Hockey. The box of Tennis placed above the box of Cricket. Only three boxes placed between box of Badminton and box of Billiards. The number of boxes placed above the box of Chess is two more than that of below the box of Carrom Board. The box of Badminton placed above the box of Chess. The box of Cricket placed at even number position.

How many boxes are placed below the box of Hockey?

((a))
Two
((b))
Three
((c))
One
((d))
None
((e))
Four

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Answer: ((a))

Two

As many boxes placed above the box of Badminton as many below which box?

((a))
Tennis
((b))
Cricket
((c))
Chess
((d))
Hockey
((e))
Carrom Board

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Answer: ((a))

Tennis

What is the box number of the box which contains Cricket equipment?

((a))
4th box
((b))
3rd box
((c))
5th box
((d))
2nd box
((e))
1st box

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Answer: ((a))

4th box

Find the odd one out.

((a))
Badminton
((b))
Chess
((c))
Billiards
((d))
Tennis
((e))
Carrom Board

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Answer: ((a))

Badminton

Which of the following statement(s) is/ are incorrect about the box contains Chess equipment?

A) Only two placed above the box contains Chess equipment.

B) The box contains Chess equipment placed at even number box.

C) The box contains Chess equipment placed two boxes above the box of Hockey.

((a))
Only A
((b))
Only B
((c))
Both A and C
((d))
Both B and C
((e))
None of these

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Answer: ((a))

Only A

Directions: In the following question assuming the given statement to be true, find which of the conclusion among the given conclusions is/are definitely true and then give your answers accordingly.

Statements: F > J, K ≥ M, Q > F, L ≥ U, M = P, F < R, K ≤ U

Conclusions:

I. J < R

II. M < U

((a))
Only conclusion I follows
((b))
Both conclusion I and II follows
((c))
None of the conclusions follows
((d))
Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows
((e))
Only conclusion II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

Directions: In the following question assuming the given statement to be true, find which of the conclusion among the given conclusions is/are definitely true and then give your answers accordingly.

Statement: O ≥ R, K > S, V = F, R < S, V ≤ O

Conclusions:

I. O > K

II. O ≤ K

((a))
Only conclusion I follows
((b))
Either conclusion I or II follows
((c))
Both conclusion I and II follows
((d))
Only conclusion II follows
((e))
None follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

Directions: In the following question assuming the given statement to be true, find which of the conclusion among the given conclusions is/are definitely true and then give your answers accordingly.

Statement: M > K, R > P, F ≤ G, H = R, K ≤ P, G = H

Conclusions:

I. G > P

II. K < R

((a))
None follows
((b))
Either conclusion I or II follows
((c))
Both conclusion I and II follows
((d))
Only conclusion I follows
((e))
Only conclusion II follows

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Answer: ((a))

None follows

Direction: Following questions are based on five words given below.

HIM BRO ART FLU DRE ION

(The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily be meaningful English words)

If all the vowels are removed from each word and the remaining letters are combined and written in the same order, then which would be the fourth letter from the right end?

((a))
R
((b))
T
((c))
H
((d))
L
((e))
F

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Answer: ((a))

If all the consonants are replaced by their successors and all the vowels are replaced by their predecessors as per the English alphabetical series, the how many words will have no vowel in them?

((a))
Two
((b))
Five
((c))
Three
((d))
One
((e))
Four

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Answer: ((a))

Two

How many letters are there as per the English alphabetical series between the second letter of the second word from the left end and the first letter of the last word from the right end?

((a))
Five
((b))
Six
((c))
Seven
((d))
Fourteen
((e))
Nine

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Answer: ((a))

Five

If all the words are arranged from left to right in the order as they would appear in the dictionary then which would be the third word from the right end?

((a))
ART
((b))
ION
((c))
FLU
((d))
BRO
((e))
HIM

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Answer: ((a))

ART

If all the letters within the words are arranged in alphabetical order then how many words will end with a vowel?

((a))
Two
((b))
Five
((c))
One
((d))
Three
((e))
Four

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Answer: ((a))

Two

Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions based on given information.

A certain number of persons sit on the horizontal row and each person faces towards the north direction. G sits three places away from S. Only two persons sit between L and O. Only one person sits to the right of R. S sits third from the extreme end. Only three persons sit between O and B who sits adjacent to R. Not more than two persons sit between G and B. At least nine persons sit on the row. O and G do not sit immediate next to each other. L is not an immediate neighbour of G and B.

Who sits immediate left to L?

((a))
S
((b))
O
((c))
None
((d))
R
((e))
G

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Answer: ((a))

How many persons can sit on the row?

((a))
12
((b))
14
((c))
10
((d))
9
((e))
16

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Answer: ((a))

What is the position of B with respect to S?

((a))
Fourth to the right.
((b))
Second to the right.
((c))
Seventh to the right.
((d))
Sixth to the right.
((e))
Fifth to the right.

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Answer: ((a))

Fourth to the right.

How many such pairs of digits are there in the number "84632597" each of which has as many digits between them in the number (both in backward and forward direction) as they have between them in the Number Series ?

((a))
Two
((b))
Three
((c))
One
((d))
Four
((e))
More than four

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Answer: ((a))

Two

English Language (30 questions)

Direction: The given sentence is divided into four parts: A, B, C, and D. Choose the part that contains an error as your answer. If the sentence is error-free, mark E i.e. No error as your answer.

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I'm looking forward to (A)/ meet my old friends at (B)/ the reunion and reminiscing about (C)/ our unforgettable memories together. (D)/ No error (E)

((a))
A
((b))
B
((c))
C
((d))
D
((e))
E

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Answer: ((a))

Direction: The given sentence is divided into four parts: A, B, C, and D. Choose the part that contains an error as your answer. If the sentence is error-free, mark E i.e. No error as your answer.

There has been few (A)/ focus on why and how (B)/ coastal environments are (C)/ a sink for marine debris. (D)/ No error (E)

((a))
A
((b))
B
((c))
C
((d))
D
((e))
E

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Answer: ((a))

Direction: The given sentence is divided into four parts: A, B, C, and D. Choose the part that contains an error as your answer. If the sentence is error-free, mark E i.e. No error as your answer.

At one point, (A)/ she turned down a job offer, (B)/ because leaving the kids in (C)/ someone else's care seem impossible. (D)/ No error (E)

((a))
A
((b))
B
((c))
C
((d))
D
((e))
E

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Answer: ((a))

Direction: The given sentence is divided into four parts: A, B, C, and D. Choose the part that contains an error as your answer. If the sentence is error-free, mark E i.e. No error as your answer.

After toiling very hard (A)/ over a long period (B)/ of time she found she had hardly (C)/ made no profit at all in her life.(D)/ No error (E)

((a))
B
((b))
D
((c))
C
((d))
A
((e))
E

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Answer: ((a))

Direction: The given sentence is divided into four parts: A, B, C and D. Choose the part that contains an error as your answer. If the sentence is error-free, mark E i.e. No error as your answer.

The bank manager (A) / requested that all customers (B) / submitting their identification documents (C) / before opening a new account (D) / No error (E)

((a))
A
((b))
B
((c))
C
((d))
D
((e))
E

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Answer: ((a))

Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.

The generation gap has always been a topic of discussion, often perceived as a chasm that separates the young from the elderly. However, my personal experiences have led me to believe that this gap can be bridged, especially when forged through genuine connections and mutual respect. Growing up, I found myself forming close friendships with individuals much older than myself. These relationships have taught me valuable life lessons and have broadened my understanding of the world.

I recall an elderly man named Mr. Sharma, who lived in a quiet village surrounded by lush green forests and sprawling fields. His love for nature was unparalleled, and it was through his eyes that I began to see the diversity of flora and fauna around me. He often spoke about how the forests had changed over the years, with certain species thriving while others faded away, a testament to the ever-changing balance of nature.

It wasn't merely his knowledge of plants and animals that fascinated me, but the way he viewed the world. Mr. Sharma had a perspective that was, at times, remotely different from mine, yet his words always resonated with me. He would speak of the simple joys in life: watching birds soar ________ the sky, the quiet rustle of leaves in the wind, and the way the seasons painted the landscape in shades of green, gold, and brown.

Our friendship wasn't forged through shared interests or similarities in age, but through a genuine desire to learn from one another. While I brought the energy and curiosity of youth to our discussions, Mr. Sharma shared the wisdom of years lived and experiences that shaped him. He often told me that the essence of a person lies not in their age but in their ability to understand, adapt, and grow. And in that simple truth, I found a deep connection, one that transcended the generational divide.

According to the passage, what is the most likely reason the author formed close friendships with older individuals?

((a))
The author was intrigued by the wisdom of older individuals.
((b))
The author had no friends his age.
((c))
The author wanted to understand more about flora and fauna.
((d))
The author felt more comfortable with older individuals.
((e))
The author wanted to bridge the generation gap.

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Answer: ((a))

The author was intrigued by the wisdom of older individuals.

Which of the following is true according to the passage?

((a))
The author was always interested in nature before meeting Mr. Sharma.
((b))
Mr. Sharma and the author shared similar interests in nature.
((c))
Mr. Sharma’s perspective on nature was often different from the author's.
((d))
The author was not interested in learning from older individuals.
((e))
Mr. Sharma disliked the changing balance of nature.

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Answer: ((a))

The author was always interested in nature before meeting Mr. Sharma.

Which of the following did Mr. Sharma often talk about?

((a))
The need for protecting endangered species.
((b))
His travels around the world.
((c))
The impact of urbanization on nature.
((d))
The changes in the forests over time.
((e))
The pollution in the surrounding village.

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Answer: ((a))

The need for protecting endangered species.

What did the author learn through his friendship with Mr. Sharma?

((a))
The scientific names of plants and animals.
((b))
The value of shared interests.
((c))
How to respect nature.
((d))
Life lessons and an understanding of the world.
((e))
To observe the balance of nature without intervening.

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Answer: ((a))

The scientific names of plants and animals.

Which of the following sentence(s) can be inferred from the passage?

((a))
The friendship between the author and Mr. Sharma was formed solely due to their shared interest in nature.
((b))
The age difference between the author and Mr. Sharma was bridged by their mutual respect and desire to learn from each other.
((c))
The author found the elderly man's views irrelevant to his own life.
((d))
Mr. Sharma’s perspective on life made a limited impact on the author.
((e))
The generation gap cannot be bridged through relationships.

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Answer: ((a))

The friendship between the author and Mr. Sharma was formed solely due to their shared interest in nature.

According to the passage, which of the following statements is/are correct?

A) The author and Mr. Sharma had similar perspectives on life.

B) The author valued learning from Mr. Sharma’s experiences.

C) Mr. Sharma’s view of nature was significantly different from the author's.

((a))
Only A
((b))
Only B
((c))
Only C
((d))
A and B
((e))
B and C

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Answer: ((a))

Only A

What will fit in the blank taken from the passage:

"Mr. Sharma would speak of the simple joys in life: watching birds soar _______ the sky, the quiet rustle of leaves in the wind, and the way the seasons painted the landscape in shades of green, gold, and brown."

((a))
across
((b))
through
((c))
around
((d))
above
((e))
over

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Answer: ((a))

across

Which of the following words is similar in meaning to "forged" in the context of the passage?

((a))
Created
((b))
Broken
((c))
Destroyed
((d))
Built
((e))
Disbanded

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Answer: ((a))

Created

Which of the following words is similar in meaning to "remotely" in the context of the passage?

((a))
Clearly
((b))
Directly
((c))
Afar
((d))
Near
((e))
Closely

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Answer: ((a))

Clearly

Directions: In the following sentence, four words, marked as A, B, C, and D, are given in bold, out of which one word may or may not be misspelt. Identify the misspelt word and mark it as your answer. If all the highlighted words are correctly spelt, mark "All are correctly spelt" as your answer.

The repercussions (A) of the neferious (B) actions were felt for years, and the indifference (C) of the authorities to address the issue only exacerbated (D) the situation.

((a))
A
((b))
B
((c))
C
((d))
D
((e))
All are correctly spelt

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Answer: ((a))

His ideas, often described as lucid (A) and oppressive (B), failed to gain traction with his audiance (C), who found his concepts superfluous (D).

((a))
A
((b))
B
((c))
C
((d))
D
((e))
All are correctly spelt

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Answer: ((a))

Her indefatigable (A) spirit and unwavering (B) belief in the cause were evident, but some found her methods to be reprehensible (C) and contradictory (D).

((a))
A
((b))
B
((c))
C
((d))
D
((e))
All are correctly spelt

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Answer: ((a))

The protagonist's arduous (A) journey through treacherous (B) terrain and inhospitable (C) weather conditions was fraught with perillous (D) challenges.

((a))
A
((b))
B
((c))
C
((d))
D
((e))
All are correctly spelt

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Answer: ((a))

The resplendent (A) sunset over the pristine (B) beach was a breathtaking (C) sight that left all the spectators awestruck (D).

((a))
A
((b))
B
((c))
C
((d))
D
((e))
All are correctly spelt

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Answer: ((a))

Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The role of rainfall in agricultural productivity cannot be (A) ________. In regions where farming is heavily dependent on natural water sources, the absence of sufficient rainfall often leads to severe consequences. Farmers (B) ________ their crops to a certain level of rainfall, and when this is not met, it can result in reduced crop yields and poor harvests. Over time, the lack of rain can cause a (C) ________ in the soil's fertility, making it difficult to cultivate crops effectively.

Without regular precipitation, water levels in rivers and ponds drop, impacting (D) ________ sources of irrigation. As a result, farmers are forced to depend on more expensive alternatives, such as tube wells or tankers. This leads to a significant increase in production costs, leaving many farmers with little (E) ________ at the end of the season. In such circumstances, the government must (F) ________ initiatives to support farmers, including subsidies on irrigation or drought-resistant crops.

Which of the following is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank labelled as (A)?

((a))
understated
((b))
overestimated
((c))
underestimated
((d))
overemphasized
((e))
overlooked

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Answer: ((a))

understated

Which of the following is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank labelled as (B)?

((a))
avoid
((b))
adapt
((c))
neglect
((d))
overwater
((e))
adjust

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Answer: ((a))

avoid

Which of the following is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank labelled as (C)?

((a))
increase
((b))
boost
((c))
decrease
((d))
increase
((e))
stability

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Answer: ((a))

increase

Which of the following is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank labelled as (D)?

((a))
alternate
((b))
regional
((c))
local
((d))
natural
((e))
artificial

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Answer: ((a))

alternate

Which of the following is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank labelled as (E)?

((a))
debt
((b))
profit
((c))
surplus
((d))
yield
((e))
income

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Answer: ((a))

debt

Which of the following is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank labelled as (F)?

((a))
ignore
((b))
encourage
((c))
halt
((d))
initiate
((e))
prevent

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Answer: ((a))

ignore

Directions: Given below are five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the correct sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. addressing subtle workplace discrimination

B. an inclusive and productive environment

C. based on family status and promoting

D. that values diverse contributions

E. equal opportunities is crucial for fostering

((a))
ACEBD
((b))
CBEDA
((c))
BCAED
((d))
DCAEB
((e))
ABCED

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Answer: ((a))

ACEBD

Directions: Given below are five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the correct sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. declines without adaptation measures

B. with India projecting substantial crop yield

C. small-scale farmers worldwide,

D. pollution, and climate change threaten

E. decades of poor water management,

((a))
CAEDB
((b))
EDCBA
((c))
DCEAB
((d))
ABCDE
((e))
BEDAC

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Answer: ((a))

CAEDB

Directions: Given below are five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the correct sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. in their journey to revolutionize space travel

B. through resilience and learning from setbacks

C. embracing failure as a powerful teacher,

D. Elon Musk achieve remarkable milestones

E. innovative organizations like SpaceX led by

((a))
DCEAB
((b))
BCAED
((c))
ABCED
((d))
CEDBA
((e))
BEDAC

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Answer: ((a))

DCEAB

Directions: Given below are five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the correct sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. on various platforms, potentially leading to

B. credential stuffing, a type of brute force attack,

C. unauthorized access or credential resale

D. trying leaked username-password pairs

E. exploits weak password habits by

((a))
ABCED
((b))
CAEDB
((c))
BEDAC
((d))
CDEAB
((e))
DEABC

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Answer: ((a))

ABCED

Directions: Given below are five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the correct sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. policies and programs to address

B. its significance in public health discourse

C. adolescent health, but mental health

D. often receives inadequate attention despite

E. governments worldwide have introduced

((a))
CDBAE
((b))
EACDB
((c))
ABCDE
((d))
CEBDA
((e))
ACDEB

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Answer: ((a))

CDBAE

Numerical Ability (35 questions)

Rajat and Sameer are two professionals. Rajat's monthly income is Rs. 55,000, and Sameer's monthly income is Rs. 40,000. Rajat's savings are 3/11 of his income, while Sameer's savings are 2/5 of his income. What is Sameer's expenditure as a percentage of Rajat's expenditure?

((a))
60%
((b))
40%
((c))
80%
((d))
70%
((e))
None of these

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Answer: ((a))

60%

A boat's downstream speed is twice its upstream speed. The boat travels 32 km downstream in time (t + 1) hours and 12 km upstream in time t hours. What is the value of t?

((a))
6
((b))
2
((c))
3
((d))
4
((e))
5

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Answer: ((a))

Directions: Study the information carefully and answer the questions.

Following line-graph shows the number of analog watches and the number of digital watches sold in a shop in different years. Answer the questions given below based on this graph.

The number of digital watches sold in the year 2017 and 2018 together is approximately what percentage of the number of digital watches sold in the year 2019 and 2020 together?

((a))
71.2%
((b))
90.1%
((c))
67.4%
((d))
53.7%
((e))
None of these

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Answer: ((a))

71.2%

If the average selling price of analog watches is 50% more than digital watches, and total revenue in 2018 was ₹9,83,500, what is the price of one digital watch?

((a))
650
((b))
680
((c))
700
((d))
720
((e))
750

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Answer: ((a))

650

In which year was the ratio of analog watches to digital watches sold the lowest?

((a))
2017
((b))
2018
((c))
2019
((d))
2020
((e))
Cannot be determined

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Answer: ((a))

2017

What is the difference between the total number of analog watches and that of digital watches sold in all four years together?

((a))
1840
((b))
1960
((c))
1670
((d))
1520
((e))
2430

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Answer: ((a))

1840

If the number of digital watches sold in 2021 was 37% more than in 2020, then how many digital watches were sold in 2021?

((a))
1037
((b))
1370
((c))
370
((d))
1630
((e))
None of these

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Answer: ((a))

1037

If ₹1650 is invested at a simple interest rate of 30% per annum for 6 years, what will be the total amount at the end of the investment period?

((a))
₹3300
((b))
₹4620
((c))
₹4950
((d))
₹5280
((e))
None of these

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Answer: ((a))

₹3300

The cost price (CP) of a toy is 1/5th of the selling price (SP) of a watch. A discount of 20% was given on the watch. If the cost price of the toy is ₹100, what is the marked price (MP) of the watch?

((a))
₹475
((b))
₹500
((c))
₹625
((d))
₹700
((e))
₹750

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Answer: ((a))

₹475

The perimeter of a rectangle is equal to the circumference of a circle. If the breadth of the rectangle is 8 cm and its length is twice the radius of the circle, what is the area of the circle?

((a))
308 cm2
((b))
154 cm²
((c))
616 cm2
((d))
77 cm2
((e))
44 cm2

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Answer: ((a))

308 cm2

What value will come in the place of the question mark ‘x’ in the following question?

64/52 ÷ 16/13 × 169/52 ÷ 13/39 = 3x²/13

((a))
13/2
((b))
15/2
((c))
13/4
((d))
11/4
((e))
None of these

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Answer: ((a))

13/2