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IBPS Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 31 August 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Reasoning Ability (35 questions)

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

Eight persons A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H live on four storey building in which bottom most floor is floor 1 and just above floor 1 is floor 2 and so on top most floor is floor 4 but not necessarily in same order. Each floor has two flats Flat 1 and Flat 2 in such a way that Flat 1 of floor 1 is exactly below the flat 1 of floor 2 and flat 2 of floor 1 is exactly below the flat 2 of floor 2 and so on. Flat 1 is in west of Flat 2. There are only two floors between B and F. C lives to the northwest of E. D lives above H on the same flat. A lives below G and both of them live in the same flat as of E. C lives two floors above the floor of F. B and D lives on different flats. F and E do not live on same floor.

1

Find the odd one out.

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    G

  4. ((d))

    H

  5. ((e))

    E

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Answer: ((a))

D

2

Who among the following person lives exactly to the east of C?

  1. ((a))

    G

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    E

  4. ((d))

    D

  5. ((e))

    H

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Answer: ((a))

G

3

Who among the following person lives on Flat 1 of Floor 2?

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    G

  3. ((c))

    E

  4. ((d))

    H

  5. ((e))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

4

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

  1. ((a))

    D lives to the west of B.

  2. ((b))

    H lives just below the flat of C.

  3. ((c))

    F and A lives on the same floor.

  4. ((d))

    B and G lives on different flats.

  5. ((e))

    None of these

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Answer: ((a))

D lives to the west of B.

5

As many persons live above the floor of D as many below whom?

  1. ((a))

    G

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    E

  4. ((d))

    H

  5. ((e))

    A

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Answer: ((a))

G

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

An uncertain number of persons sit on the horizontal row and facing towards North direction. Four persons sit between F and K. As many persons sit between V and R as many between R and H. P sits adjacent to F. L sits second to the right of P. Only three persons sit between K and V. Seven persons sit between L and R. P sits second from the left end. H sits at the end position.

6

Who among the following person sits at the extreme right end?

  1. ((a))

    F

  2. ((b))

    P

  3. ((c))

    H

  4. ((d))

    R

  5. ((e))

    None

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

F

7

What is the position of R with respect to V?

  1. ((a))

    Third to the left

  2. ((b))

    Second to the right

  3. ((c))

    Second to the left

  4. ((d))

    Fifth to the left

  5. ((e))

    Third to the right

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Third to the left

8

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

  1. ((a))

    F sits immediate right to P.

  2. ((b))

    K sits third to the right of L.

  3. ((c))

    More than six persons sit between K and R.

  4. ((d))

    L sits second to the left of K.

  5. ((e))

    More than one option.

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Answer: ((a))

F sits immediate right to P.

9

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 ≥ Q ≥ L, N < V ≤ R, Q = Y > N, F < A ≤ Z

Conclusions:

I. F ≥ V 

II. Z ≥ L

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Either conclusion I or II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

  5. ((e))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

10

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: H < O < M ≤ S ≤ Q = U < F > E ≥ B

Conclusions:

I. S < B

II. B ≤ S

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

  5. ((e))

    Either conclusion I or II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follows

11

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 ≤ V ≤ A ≤ O = K > H ≥ I = G ≥ P

Conclusions:

I. O > P

II. G < A

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Either conclusion I or II follows

  5. ((e))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

12

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: B > L > K ≥ R ≥ S < C ≤ D ≤ M < T

Conclusions:

I. L > D

II. S < T

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Either conclusion I or II follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  5. ((e))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

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

Eight persons K, L, M, N, O, P, Q and R sit on the horizontal row and faces towards North direction but not necessarily in same order. K sits second to the left of L. Only two persons sit between P and M. Only one person sits O and Q. N and R sits immediate next to each other. O sits third to the right of L. R sits neither to the right of M nor adjacent to K. At least one person sits between Q and P.

13

Who among the following person sits third to the left of the person who sits second to the left of O?

  1. ((a))

    N

  2. ((b))

    K

  3. ((c))

    R

  4. ((d))

    P

  5. ((e))

    L

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

N

14

Who among the following person sits immediate left to R?

  1. ((a))

    N

  2. ((b))

    K

  3. ((c))

    O

  4. ((d))

    M

  5. ((e))

    None

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

N

15

Find the odd one out.

  1. ((a))

    LQ

  2. ((b))

    MO

  3. ((c))

    KP

  4. ((d))

    RL

  5. ((e))

    NK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

LQ

16

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

  1. ((a))

    No one sits to the right of M.

  2. ((b))

    P sits second to the left of N.

  3. ((c))

    Only Q sits between K and L.

  4. ((d))

    Q and O sits adjacent to M.

  5. ((e))

    None of these

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Answer: ((a))

No one sits to the right of M.

17

How many person(s) sit between L and M?

  1. ((a))

    As many between R and N.

  2. ((b))

    As many between P and O.

  3. ((c))

    As many between N and P.

  4. ((d))

    As many between K and Q.

  5. ((e))

    As many to the right of O.

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Answer: ((a))

As many between R and N.

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

MKU     ARS    GPM    VQI    ETY

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

18

Which letter comes three places next letter of the one which is third letter of the fourth word  from the right side as per alphabetical order?

  1. ((a))

    Q

  2. ((b))

    U

  3. ((c))

    M

  4. ((d))

    V

  5. ((e))

    K

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Q

19

If all the words are arranged in English dictionary order from left to right, then which word comes third from the right side?

  1. ((a))

    ARS

  2. ((b))

    MKU

  3. ((c))

    VQI

  4. ((d))

    ETY

  5. ((e))

    GPM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ARS

20

If all the consonants within the word are changed to two places next letter and all the vowels remain same then how many words contain more than one vowel?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Five

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Two

  5. ((e))

    Four

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Answer: ((a))

One

21

How many letters are present between the third letter of the first word from the left side and second letter of the second word from the right side as per alphabetical series? 

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Four

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    More than four

  5. ((e))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

22

If all letters are arranged in alphabetical order within the words then how many words remain unchanged?

  1. ((a))

    One 

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Four

  5. ((e))

    None

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One 

23

How many pairs of letters are there in the word "DEPRIVE" which has as many letters between them as in the English alphabetical series(both in backward and forward direction)?

  1. ((a))

    Four

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    None

  5. ((e))

    One

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Answer: ((a))

Four

24

Directions: In the question below are given three 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 Calcium are Magnesium.

Only a few Magnesium are Potassium.

Only a few Potassium are Sodium.

Conclusions:

I. All Sodium are Potassium.

II. All Magnesium can be Potassium.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Either conclusion I or II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  5. ((e))

    Both conclusions I and II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

25

Directions: In the question below are given three 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 Paint are Brush.

Only a few Canvas are Rough.

Only a few Brush are Canvas.

Conclusions:

I. All Canvas can be Brush.

II. Some Paint can be Rough.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

  5. ((e))

    Either conclusion I or II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

26

Directions: In the question below are given three 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:

Only a few English is Maths.

Only a few Chemistry is Physics.

Only a few Maths is Chemistry.

Conclusions:

I. All Maths can be Chemistry.

II. Some English are Physics.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  5. ((e))

    Either conclusion I or II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

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

In a family of seven members which consists of D, L, M, P, R, S and V have two married couples. V is the aunt of S. P is the son – in – law of R. M is the grandmother of D. V is not the sister of L. S is the brother of D. There is no single parent of a child. The number of male members is more than female members.

27

How is V related to L?

  1. ((a))

    Wife

  2. ((b))

    Sister

  3. ((c))

    Brother

  4. ((d))

    Sister - in - law

  5. ((e))

    Cannot be determined

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wife

28

How is D related to P?

  1. ((a))

    Daughter

  2. ((b))

    Nephew

  3. ((c))

    Son

  4. ((d))

    Sister

  5. ((e))

    Cannot be determined

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Daughter

29

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

A) L is the mother of D.

B) R is the father of V.

C) M is the mother of P.

  1. ((a))

    Only A

  2. ((b))

    Only C

  3. ((c))

    Both A and B

  4. ((d))

    Both B and C

  5. ((e))

    All of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only A

30

In the given number "9647528719", if all the digits are arranged in the numeric series from left to right within the number then how many digits remain at their previous position?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    None

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    Three

  5. ((e))

    More than three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One

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

Eight persons A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H sit around a circular table and facing the center but not necessarily in the same order. D sits second to the right of the person who sits immediate right to H. Only one person sits between G and F. E sits third to the left of A. B sits three places away from G. Not more than one person sits between H and F. C sits second to the left of B. Neither F nor C sits opposite to D.

31

Who among the following person sits second to the right of D?

  1. ((a))

    G

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    F

  4. ((d))

    B

  5. ((e))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

G

32

How many persons sit between C and A when counted from the left of C?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    None

  4. ((d))

    Three

  5. ((e))

    More than three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

33

If all the persons sit according to alphabetical order in counter clockwise direction starting from A then the position of how many persons remain same?

  1. ((a))

    One person

  2. ((b))

    Three person

  3. ((c))

    Two person

  4. ((d))

    None 

  5. ((e))

    More than three persons

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One person

34

Find the odd one out.

  1. ((a))

    DA

  2. ((b))

    GF

  3. ((c))

    HE

  4. ((d))

    AB

  5. ((e))

    CB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DA

35

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

A) D sits second to the right of A.

B) H and A sits adjacent to each other.

C) B sits immediate left to E.

  1. ((a))

    Only A

  2. ((b))

    Both B and C

  3. ((c))

    Only C

  4. ((d))

    Both A and B

  5. ((e))

    Both A and C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only A

English Language (30 questions)

36

In this question, a sentence has been divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark that part as your answer. If there is no error, the answer is ‘No error’. Ignore the error of punctuation if any. 

Please fill up (A)/ the form with (B)/ your name, address, and phone number (C)/ so that I can process it. (D)

  1. ((a))

    (A)

  2. ((b))

    (B)

  3. ((c))

    (C)

  4. ((d))

    (D)

  5. ((e))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(A)

37

In this question, a sentence has been divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark that part as your answer. If there is no error, the answer is ‘No error’. Ignore the error of punctuation if any.

This is the dog (A) that was lost (B) in the marketplace (C) yesterday evening.(D)

  1. ((a))

    (A)

  2. ((b))

    (B)

  3. ((c))

    (C)

  4. ((d))

    (D)

  5. ((e))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(A)

38

In this question, a sentence has been divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark that part as your answer. If there is no error, the answer is ‘No error’. Ignore the error of punctuation if any.

The night was clear and cool, (A) the sky a beautifullest pageant (B) of dark blue silk and brilliant stars (C) of streaking meteors and two glowing orbs. (D)

  1. ((a))

    (A)

  2. ((b))

    (B)

  3. ((c))

    (C)

  4. ((d))

    (D)

  5. ((e))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(A)

39

In this question, a sentence has been divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark that part as your answer. If there is no error, the answer is ‘No error’. Ignore the error of punctuation if any.

I was as eager (A) as the others (B) to hearing results, (C) but my mind shifted to the practical.(D)

  1. ((a))

    (A)

  2. ((b))

    (B)

  3. ((c))

    (C)

  4. ((d))

    (D)

  5. ((e))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(A)

40

In the sentence given below, one/more parts have errors and others are correct. Find out which part has an error and mark it as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error' as your answer.

We show that the strategies scaled(A)/ by downside volatility exhibit significant(B)/ better performance than strategies(C)/ scaled by total volatility.(D)

  1. ((a))

    Only B

  2. ((b))

    B and C

  3. ((c))

    Only A

  4. ((d))

    A and D

  5. ((e))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only B

41

Each of the following sentences has a blank space and five words are given below. Click on the word which you consider the most APPROPRIATE to fit the blank.

She ______ on the sofa after coming back home after a long and tiring day.

  1. ((a))

    reposed

  2. ((b))

    relieved

  3. ((c))

    catered

  4. ((d))

    scrutinized

  5. ((e))

    acknowledged

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

reposed

42

Each of the following sentences has a blank space and five words are given below. Click on the word which you consider the most APPROPRIATE to fit the blank.

She ______ the staircase into a crowd of people.

  1. ((a))

    descended

  2. ((b))

    cluttered

  3. ((c))

    revoked

  4. ((d))

    occupied

  5. ((e))

    captured

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

descended

43

Each of the following sentences has a blank space and five words are given below. Click on the word which you consider the most APPROPRIATE to fit the blank.

Her hard work is ______ illustrated by her success.

  1. ((a))

    aptly

  2. ((b))

    ethically

  3. ((c))

    originally

  4. ((d))

    intentionally

  5. ((e))

    persuasively

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Answer: ((a))

aptly

44

Each of the following sentences has a blank space and five words are given below. Click on the word which you consider the most APPROPRIATE to fit the blank.

He decided to _____ a career in acting.

  1. ((a))

    pursue

  2. ((b))

    pertain

  3. ((c))

    entertain

  4. ((d))

    assert

  5. ((e))

    illustrate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

pursue

45

Each of the following sentences has a blank space and five words are given below. Click on the word which you consider the most APPROPRIATE to fit the blank.

A _____ majority of children attend government schools.

  1. ((a))

    deep

  2. ((b))

    upsetting

  3. ((c))

    heavy

  4. ((d))

    vast

  5. ((e))

    broad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

deep

46

Each of the following sentences has a blank space and five words are given below. Click on the word which you consider the most APPROPRIATE to fit the blank.

I can't _____ them- it's against my principles.

  1. ((a))

    decease

  2. ((b))

    deceive

  3. ((c))

    deprive

  4. ((d))

    rival

  5. ((e))

    perceive

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

decease

47

Direction: Evaluate the following word, accompanied by three sentences containing it. Determine the sentence(s) that accurately convey the meaning of the given word.

Impose

A. The government decided to impose a new tax on luxury goods.

B. The artist decided to impose the painting on the main wall of the gallery.

C. He did not want to impose his beliefs on others during the debate.

  1. ((a))

    Only A

  2. ((b))

    Both A & C

  3. ((c))

    Only B

  4. ((d))

    All A, B & C

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only A

48

Direction: Evaluate the following word, accompanied by three sentences containing it. Determine the sentence(s) that accurately convey the meaning of the given word.

Principal

A. The principal of the school announced the new policy during the assembly.

B. His principal reason for moving to the city was to find a better job.

C. She asked her friend to principal her project because she trusted his judgement.

  1. ((a))

    Only A

  2. ((b))

    Both A & B

  3. ((c))

    Only C

  4. ((d))

    All A, B & C

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only A

49

Direction: Evaluate the following word, accompanied by three sentences containing it. Determine the sentence(s) that accurately convey the meaning of the given word.

Reserve

A. The team had an impressive reserve of energy even in the final minutes of the game.

B. He planned to reserve a table at the new restaurant for their anniversary.

C. They decided to reserve playing cards for rainy days at the cabin.

  1. ((a))

    Only A

  2. ((b))

    Both A & B

  3. ((c))

    Only C

  4. ((d))

    All A, B & C

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only A

50

Direction: Evaluate the following word, accompanied by three sentences containing it. Determine the sentence(s) that accurately convey the meaning of the given word.

Absent

A. He was absent for the meeting due to a family emergency.

B. Her thoughts seemed to be absent as she stared out the window.

C. The dessert was completely absent of any sweetness.

  1. ((a))

    Only A

  2. ((b))

    Both A & B

  3. ((c))

    Only C

  4. ((d))

    All A, B & C

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 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.

Once upon a time, in the bustling town of Meadowville, stood a historic bank known as Evergreen Bank. For decades, this bank had earned the trust of its community, prided itself on secure financial management, and provided steadfast employment for many of the town's residents. However, over the past year, the world faced an economic crisis unlike any seen before. It began with plummeting stock markets and quickly escalated to a widespread financial turmoil that left many institutions, including Evergreen Bank, struggling to stay afloat. Among the workers at Evergreen Bank was Samuel, a diligent bank clerk with over twenty years of service. Each morning, he would set out from his modest home to walk to the bank, bracing himself for the challenges the day would bring. The bank's once thriving customer base had dwindled, and fear and uncertainty seemed to hang in the air. The bank's manager, Mrs. Thompson, had summoned all her employees to a meeting one windy Monday morning. Her face bore the weight of the bank's hardships as she explained that several large accounts had been closed recently. The bank was struggling to get by, and she cautioned that their future was uncertain. The news fell like a dark cloud over the employees, many of whom had spent most of their careers within those walls. Even Samuel, who was usually optimistic, felt the sting of anxiety. To make matters worse, his own financial situation was precarious. With two children in college, a mortgage, and rising expenses, the thought of losing his job was terrifying. He knew his colleagues were in similar situations, each one trying to set aside enough to weather the storm while hoping for the best. Determined to help, Mrs. Thompson proposed they brainstorm ways to attract new customers and reinforce the bank's presence in the community. Samuel, along with his colleagues, put their heads together, trying to find innovative solutions. They worked tirelessly, hosting financial literacy programmes, offering special loan packages, and connecting with small businesses that might need banking services. Their efforts began to show signs of promise. Slowly but surely, a few new customers did start to walk through the bank's grand, wooden doors. Samuel's faith in the community and his team's resilience grew stronger. He knew they would get through this, just as they had done with _________ in the past. As the economic crisis continued to rage on globally, Evergreen Bank and its workers held onto hope, united in their resolve to overcome the adversity. While the road ahead was uncertain, they believed in their ability to adapt and persevere. Together, they were not just getting by—they were setting the stage for a hopeful future.

51

According to the passage, what was one of the reasons behind Evergreen Bank's struggles?

  1. ((a))

    A natural disaster

  2. ((b))

    Plummeting stock markets

  3. ((c))

    Employee strikes

  4. ((d))

    Technological failures

  5. ((e))

    Cybersecurity breaches

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A natural disaster

52

The passage states that Samuel had over ______ years of service at Evergreen Bank.

  1. ((a))

    Fifteen

  2. ((b))

    Ten

  3. ((c))

    Twenty

  4. ((d))

    Five

  5. ((e))

    Thirty

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fifteen

53

Which of the following was NOT a method proposed by Mrs. Thompson to attract new customers?

  1. ((a))

    Hosting financial literacy programmes

  2. ((b))

    Offering special loan packages

  3. ((c))

    Buying out smaller banks

  4. ((d))

    Connecting with small businesses needing banking services

  5. ((e))

    Brainstorming innovative solutions

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hosting financial literacy programmes

54

According to the passage, what was the primary emotion that filled the air at Evergreen Bank after Mrs. Thompson's announcement?

  1. ((a))

    Excitement

  2. ((b))

    Complacency

  3. ((c))

    Fear

  4. ((d))

    Optimism

  5. ((e))

    Surprise

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Excitement

55

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

A) Samuel had two children in college.

B) Evergreen Bank had been in trouble for several years before the economic crisis.

C) Mrs. Thompson proposed hostile takeovers as a solution.

  1. ((a))

    Only A

  2. ((b))

    Only B

  3. ((c))

    Only C

  4. ((d))

    A and B

  5. ((e))

    B and C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only A

56

According to the passage, which of the given statements is incorrect?

A) Samuel felt no anxiety about the bank's future because of his experience.

B) The bank had always been secure and had the community's trust for decades.

C) Mrs. Thompson's face bore the weight of the bank's hardships as described during the meeting.

  1. ((a))

    Only A

  2. ((b))

    Only B

  3. ((c))

    Only C

  4. ((d))

    A and C

  5. ((e))

    B and C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only A

57

What will fit in the blank taken from the passage: "He knew they would get through this, just as they had done with _________ in the past."

  1. ((a))

    difficulties

  2. ((b))

    challenges

  3. ((c))

    opportunities

  4. ((d))

    disasters

  5. ((e))

    promotions

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

difficulties

58

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

  1. ((a))

    Dismiss

  2. ((b))

    Convene

  3. ((c))

    Terminate

  4. ((d))

    Disband

  5. ((e))

    Scatter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dismiss

59

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to "set" as used in the passage?

  1. ((a))

    Align

  2. ((b))

    Change

  3. ((c))

    Reset

  4. ((d))

    Establish

  5. ((e))

    Disarray

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Align

60

Which of the following phrases can best replace "get by" in the context of the passage without changing its meaning?

  1. ((a))

    Make ends meet

  2. ((b))

    Fall short

  3. ((c))

    Move out

  4. ((d))

    Reach the peak

  5. ((e))

    Stand out

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Make ends meet

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.

A. But coaches did some research about whether it was possible to train her, and eventually they came to know about Matt Stutzman, who was armless and used his legs for archery.

B. In the youth event organized by the Indian army, the army coaches Abhilasha Chaudhary and Kuldeep Wadhwan noticed Sheetal Devi's confidence and decided to train her.

C. As she was born with Phocomelia, she had no arms.

D. Now coaches had one more challenge to face, they had never trained a person for archery who has no arms.

E. So firstly the coaches decided to help her with prosthetics but the medics said that prosthetics were not possible in her case.

61

Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?

  1. ((a))

    E

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    B

  5. ((e))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E

62

Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    E

  5. ((e))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

63

Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    E

  5. ((e))

    B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

64

Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    E

  5. ((e))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

65

Which of the following should be the LAST sentence after rearrangement?

  1. ((a))

    E

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    C

  5. ((e))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E

Numerical Ability (35 questions)

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions.

The table below provides the number of males and females in five different villages (A, B, C, D, and E).

VillageNumber of MalesNumber of Females
A270180
B320240
C450300
D250350
E400280
66

Find the ratio of the total number of people in village B to the total number of people in village D.

  1. ((a))

    11:12

  2. ((b))

    11:14

  3. ((c))

    13:15

  4. ((d))

    15:16

  5. ((e))

    14:15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11:12

67

The number of males in village A is what percentage of the number of females in village E?

  1. ((a))

    85.34%

  2. ((b))

    96.42%

  3. ((c))

    87.56%

  4. ((d))

    90.15%

  5. ((e))

    95.24%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

85.34%

68

Find the average number of females across all five villages.

  1. ((a))

    270

  2. ((b))

    265

  3. ((c))

    250

  4. ((d))

    275

  5. ((e))

    280

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

270

69

In which village is the difference between males and females the second highest?

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

  5. ((e))

    E

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

70

If 20% of the males in Village E migrate to Village A, then what will be the new ratio of males in Village A to males in Village E?

  1. ((a))

    17 : 26

  2. ((b))

    18 : 25

  3. ((c))

    35 : 32

  4. ((d))

    21 : 22

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17 : 26

71

A and B can fill a tank in 20 and 25 hours respectively. Both are opened simultaneously and after some time B is closed and the tank is filled in 16 hours. Find time for which A works alone.

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    11

  5. ((e))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

72

Average of four numbers is 52. The highest of them is 65 and the average of the highest and the lowest is 51.5. If the difference of other two numbers is 9, then find the larger of these two numbers is.

  1. ((a))

    98

  2. ((b))

    55

  3. ((c))

    48

  4. ((d))

    57

  5. ((e))

    66

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

98

73

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

166.67% of 96 - 360 = ? - 70% of 250

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))
    • 25
  4. ((d))

    25

  5. ((e))
    • 30
Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

74

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

120% of 300 + √5184 = ? × √256

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    26

  5. ((e))

    None of these.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

75

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

60% of 700 = 12 × 7 + ? + 6 × 8

  1. ((a))

    288

  2. ((b))

    292

  3. ((c))

    302

  4. ((d))

    312

  5. ((e))

    None of these.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

288

76

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

22% of 855 - ? = 20% of 500

  1. ((a))

    88.1

  2. ((b))

    89.2

  3. ((c))

    87.1

  4. ((d))

    85.5

  5. ((e))

    87.9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

88.1

77

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?

56% of 650 - 85% of 280 + ? ÷ 3 = 351

  1. ((a))

    675

  2. ((b))

    665

  3. ((c))

    775

  4. ((d))

    225

  5. ((e))

    765

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

675

78

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?

575 ÷ 23 × 25 + ? × (1/3) × 5 = 750

  1. ((a))

    55

  2. ((b))

    65

  3. ((c))

    75

  4. ((d))

    85

  5. ((e))

    95

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

55

79

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

13 × 25% of 200 - 12 × 66.66% of 50 = ?

  1. ((a))

    200

  2. ((b))

    250

  3. ((c))

    230

  4. ((d))

    290

  5. ((e))

    260

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

200

80

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

(4/5)[44 × 57 - 412] = (?)% of 250

  1. ((a))

    250

  2. ((b))

    264.64

  3. ((c))

    270

  4. ((d))

    245.5

  5. ((e))

    2587.35

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

250

81

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

(0.5)2 × (0.25)× (0.125)= (0.5)?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    15

  5. ((e))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

82

What will come in the place of the question mark '?' in the following question?

400% × (25% of 84) + 531453{1\over4} - 291829{1\over8} = ?

  1. ((a))

    98.256

  2. ((b))

    108.125

  3. ((c))

    110.250

  4. ((d))

    140.650

  5. ((e))

    110.125

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

98.256

83

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

40% of 75 + 32% of 350 + 36 ÷ 18 = ?

  1. ((a))

    244

  2. ((b))

    104

  3. ((c))

    204

  4. ((d))

    144

  5. ((e))

    124

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

244

84

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

39 × 4 + 65 × 5 ÷ 13 - ? = 172

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    6

  5. ((e))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

85

If a sum of money yields Rs. 900 as simple interest at 10% p.a. after 3 years. Then, the same sum of money will yield how much compound interest at 20% p.a. in the same time?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1956

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1834

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2184

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1856

  5. ((e))

    Rs. 2298

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1956

86

A boat can cover a distance of 14 km upstream and 10 km downstream in 4 hours, and 10 km upstream and 10 km downstream in 3 hours. What is the speed of the boat in still water?

  1. ((a))

    10 km/h

  2. ((b))

    20 km/h

  3. ((c))

    12 km/h

  4. ((d))

    16 km/h

  5. ((e))

    15 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 km/h

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions.

87

Who sold the second-highest number of articles?

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

  5. ((e))

    E

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

88

What is the average number of articles sold per person, and how many persons are above average?

  1. ((a))

    200; 2 persons

  2. ((b))

    200; 3 persons

  3. ((c))

    198; 2 persons

  4. ((d))

    200; 1 person

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

200; 2 persons

89

What percent of the total was contributed by C?

  1. ((a))

    24%

  2. ((b))

    25%

  3. ((c))

    26%

  4. ((d))

    28%

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24%

90

If each article yields ₹75, what is the combined revenue from B and D?

  1. ((a))

    ₹27,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹28,500

  3. ((c))

    ₹29,250

  4. ((d))

    ₹30,000

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹27,000

91

A target of 205 articles was set for each person. Among those who did not meet the target, who had the least shortfall?

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

  5. ((e))

    E

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

92

The respective ratio between the speed of a bike, car, and a cycle is 5 : 9 : 4. The average speed of the bike, car, and cycle is 36 km/h together. Find the average speed of the bike and the car together.

  1. ((a))

    40 km/h

  2. ((b))

    42 km/h

  3. ((c))

    45 km/h

  4. ((d))

    43 km/h

  5. ((e))

    44 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40 km/h

93

If the numerator of a fraction is decreased by 45% and the denominator is increased by 20%, then the fraction becomes 121/120. Find the original fraction.

  1. ((a))

    11/5

  2. ((b))

    13/6

  3. ((c))

    5/12

  4. ((d))

    6/11

  5. ((e))

    12/7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11/5

94

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series?

21, 23, 27, 43, ?, 65835

  1. ((a))

    299

  2. ((b))

    965

  3. ((c))

    1108

  4. ((d))

    9835

  5. ((e))

    1035

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

299

95

What should come in place of the question mark '?' in the following number series?

126, 217, 344, 513, 730, ?

  1. ((a))

    1000

  2. ((b))

    1001

  3. ((c))

    1010

  4. ((d))

    1100

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1000

96

Radha's present age is 6/5 times her age at the time of her marriage. She got married 8 years ago. If Radha's sister was 10 younger than her at the time of marriage. Find the present age of Radha's sister.

  1. ((a))

    35 years

  2. ((b))

    32 years

  3. ((c))

    36 years

  4. ((d))

    38 years

  5. ((e))

    40 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35 years

97

There are three colleges in a city. The number of students in first two colleges are 36% and 44% of the third college. The student reading first college is what percent of total students in all three college. 

  1. ((a))

    30%

  2. ((b))

    36%

  3. ((c))

    20%

  4. ((d))

    25%

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30%

98

The ratio of spirit and alcohol in two mixtures of 5 litres and 3 litres is 2 : 3 and 1 : 2 respectively. If both the mixtures are mixed in the third vessel then what is the ratio of spirit and alcohol in the third vessel?

  1. ((a))

    3 : 2

  2. ((b))

    8 : 7 

  3. ((c))

    3 ∶ 5

  4. ((d))

    7 : 8

  5. ((e))

    4 : 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 : 2

99

The heights of a cone, a cylinder, and a hemisphere are equal. The radii of these figures are in the ratio 4: 5: 1. Find the ratio of the volumes of these figures?

  1. ((a))

    16 : 5 : 3

  2. ((b))

    16 : 75 : 2

  3. ((c))

    17 : 25 : 54

  4. ((d))

    16 : 25 : 53

  5. ((e))

    16 : 25 : 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16 : 5 : 3

100

P, Q, and R put their money into a 9 ∶ 7 ∶ 8 ratio. After 7 months, P invested the same amount as before, Q and R withdraw 3/7th and 3/8th of the initial investment, respectively. If the total profit at the end of the year is Rs. 20,200. What is R's share?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 3250

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 3580

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2470

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 5400

  5. ((e))

    Rs. 2530

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 3250

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