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IBPS Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 4 October 2025 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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Numerical Ability (35 questions)

1

Ravish can swim in still water at the rate of 15 km/h. He takes half as long to swim downstream than upstream then find the speed of stream (in km/h).

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    4

  5. ((e))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

2

What is the difference (approx.) between compound interest on Rs. 6000 for 2 years at 20% per annum compounded yearly and half yearly?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 145

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 137

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 135 

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 125 

  5. ((e))

    Rs. 133 

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 145

3

Ram and Shyam start a business by investing Rs. 80000 and Rs. 75000. Shyam left after 6 months. The profit at the end of the year is Rs. 188000 then the profit of Ram is what percent of his investment?

  1. ((a))

    160%

  2. ((b))

    150%

  3. ((c))

    120%

  4. ((d))

    100%

  5. ((e))

    125%

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Answer: ((a))

160%

4

A seller is giving a discount of 20% on product and earns 20% profit. If the sum of MP and CP is Rs. 3155, then find the SP.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1424.40

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1514.40

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1524.60

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1614.40

  5. ((e))

    Rs. 1634.60

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1424.40

The line graph shows the number of populations of city in five different years [2003 to 2007].

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5

The combined population of 2003 and 2007 equals appro×imately what percentage of the total population for 2003–2007?

  1. ((a))

    35%

  2. ((b))

    55%

  3. ((c))

    62%

  4. ((d))

    40%

  5. ((e))

    60%

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Answer: ((a))

35%

6

If the population in 2008 is 6% more than that in 2007, find the population in 2008.

  1. ((a))

    1584

  2. ((b))

    1749

  3. ((c))

    1654

  4. ((d))

    1654

  5. ((e))

    1332

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Answer: ((a))

1584

7

In 2006 the population is split into males and females in the ratio 13:12. Find how many males were there in 2006.

  1. ((a))

    782

  2. ((b))

    962

  3. ((c))

    452

  4. ((d))

    840

  5. ((e))

    662

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Answer: ((a))

782

8

What is the average population for the years 2003–2007 ?

  1. ((a))

    1650

  2. ((b))

    1452

  3. ((c))

    1620

  4. ((d))

    1100

  5. ((e))

    1730

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Answer: ((a))

1650

9

Find the ratio of the combined population of 2003 and 2006 to the combined population of 2004 and 2005. E×press the ratio in simplest form.

  1. ((a))

    73 : 61

  2. ((b))

    63 : 67.

  3. ((c))

    72 : 67.

  4. ((d))

    73 : 67.

  5. ((e))

    73 : 69

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Answer: ((a))

73 : 61

10

A 450 ml mixture of two liquids contains 30% liquid A and the rest is liquid B. How much liquid B must be added so that the mixture contains 80% liquid B?

  1. ((a))

    150 ml

  2. ((b))

    225 ml

  3. ((c))

    240 ml

  4. ((d))

    330 ml

  5. ((e))

    400 ml

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Answer: ((a))

150 ml

11

Ram’s salary 60% more than Shayam’s salary. Ram got a raise of 25% on his salary while Shayam got raise of 40% on his salary. Now by what percent is Shayam’s salary less than Ram’s salary?

  1. ((a))

    35%

  2. ((b))

    25%

  3. ((c))

    30%

  4. ((d))

    40%

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35%

12

A man, a woman and a child can do a work in 4, 8, 16 days respectively. How many children were required with 1 man and 1 woman to complete the same work in half day?

  1. ((a))

    26

  2. ((b))

    36

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    32

  5. ((e))

    44

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Answer: ((a))

26

13

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

23;of;48+[7+(−16)+24)−7]\frac{2}{3} ;of; 48 + [7 + {(-16)+ 24)}-7] = ?

  1. ((a))

    42

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    38

  4. ((d))

    36

  5. ((e))

    none of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

42

14

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

(45% of 60 - √121) × ? = 1488

  1. ((a))

    94

  2. ((b))

    93

  3. ((c))

    95

  4. ((d))

    96

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

94

15

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

14 + (2 + 3 × 1 + 2 – 8) + 12 + √196 = ?

  1. ((a))

    38

  2. ((b))

    39

  3. ((c))

    37

  4. ((d))

    36

  5. ((e))

    None

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

38

16

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

√1444 + √1156 + √1225 – 80 = ?

  1. ((a))

    21

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    23

  4. ((d))

    24

  5. ((e))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21

17

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

1728 - √169 + (2 – 3 + 5)2 + 12 = ?

  1. ((a))

    1741

  2. ((b))

    1743

  3. ((c))

    1742

  4. ((d))

    1751

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1741

18

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

350 – 122 – 83 + 116 √4 + 15 = ?

  1. ((a))

    -37

  2. ((b))

    -38

  3. ((c))

    -39

  4. ((d))

    -40

  5. ((e))

    None of these

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Answer: ((a))

-37

19

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

√144 + 12 – 96 + √289 + 144 = ?

  1. ((a))

    31

  2. ((b))

    89

  3. ((c))

    62

  4. ((d))

    44

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31

20

Find the value of ‘?’ in the following question

55 × 65 + 67 × 73 + 84 × 86 – 99 × 101 = ?

  1. ((a))

    5990

  2. ((b))

    5424

  3. ((c))

    5793

  4. ((d))

    5691

  5. ((e))

    5686

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Answer: ((a))

5990

21

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

500 ÷ 10 + 45 × ? - 49 = 901

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    5

  5. ((e))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

22

What approximate value should come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation:

(256)1/2 + 21.5 + 32 = ? × 22 – 1.5

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    12

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

23

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

20% of 150 + ? ÷ 30 - 45 = -10

  1. ((a))

    100

  2. ((b))

    150

  3. ((c))

    125

  4. ((d))

    175

  5. ((e))

    75

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100

24

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

(2575 – 870 – 1125) = ?3 – 17 + √7225

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    8

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

25

A sells an article to B at 20% profit and B again sells it at a profit of 25% to C who earns Rs. 120 on the article by selling it at 40% profit. What was the cost price of the article for A?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 300

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 180

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 220

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 240

  5. ((e))

    Rs. 200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 300

26

What is the difference between the simple interest and compound Interest for 2 years on Rs. 2560 at the rate of 25 % p.a.?

  1. ((a))

    650

  2. ((b))

    160

  3. ((c))

    250

  4. ((d))

    200

  5. ((e))

    None of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

650

The table shows the number of books [English, Math and reasoning] sold by four different shops [ A, B, C, and D].

ShopEnglishMathReasoning
A704048
B806064
C856560
D605580
27

Find the ratio of Math books sold by Shops A and D ?

  1. ((a))

    8:11

  2. ((b))

    11:8

  3. ((c))

    5:3

  4. ((d))

    3:5

  5. ((e))

    3:2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8:11

28

If Shop B also sold Science books equal to 50% of the Reasoning books sold in the same shop, how many Science books were sold in Shop B?

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    45

  3. ((c))

    68

  4. ((d))

    30

  5. ((e))

    64

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32

29

Find the difference between English and Math books sold in Shop B?

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    60

  5. ((e))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

30

Find the average number of Reasoning books sold in Shops C and D?

  1. ((a))

    70

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    32

  5. ((e))

    40

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

70

31

Find the total number of books sold by Shops A and B together?

  1. ((a))

    842

  2. ((b))

    452

  3. ((c))

    552

  4. ((d))

    762

  5. ((e))

    362

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

842

32

The average height of Karishma, Sanjana and Atul is 130 cm. If the average height of Karsihma and Sanjana is 65 cm. Find the height of Atul.

  1. ((a))

    340 cm

  2. ((b))

    120 cm

  3. ((c))

    290 cm

  4. ((d))

    260 cm

  5. ((e))

    150 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

340 cm

33

The perimeter of a square is equal to the circumference of a circle. If the area of circle is 1386 m2. Find the side of the square.

  1. ((a))

    28 m

  2. ((b))

    35 m

  3. ((c))

    33 m

  4. ((d))

    27 m

  5. ((e))

    24 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28 m

34

The sum of the present ages of Abhishek and Bhushan is 45 years. If the ratio of their ages 2 years ago was 20:21. Find the present age of Bhushan (in years).

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    23

  5. ((e))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

35

A train crosses a platform in 24 seconds travelling with a speed of 60 km/hr. if the length of the train be 150 metres, then the length (in metres) of the platform is

  1. ((a))

    200 m

  2. ((b))

    180 m

  3. ((c))

    170 m

  4. ((d))

    210 m

  5. ((e))

    250 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

200 m

English Language (30 questions)

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.

Lakewood Guitars, a renowned California-based guitar-making company, has been crafting high-quality instruments for over three decades. The company's commitment to excellence is markedly evident in their meticulous approach to sourcing the wood used in their guitars. Understanding the pivotal role that wood plays in the tonal quality of a guitar, Lakewood Guitars adheres to a rigorous procurement process that places a strong emphasis on sustainability and premium quality. The procurement of wood for Lakewood Guitars is a complex and well-coordinated endeavour. The company sources its wood from diverse geographical locations, each contributing unique characteristics to the final product. For instance, the spruce used for the guitar tops is often procured from the Pacific Northwest, known for its dense forests and ideal climatic conditions that produce high-quality lumber. This spruce is highly regarded for its strength and tonality, providing a bright and resonant sound. Additionally, the rosewood and mahogany used for the back and sides of the guitars are sourced from responsibly managed forests in South America. These woods are prized for their rich, warm tones and ________. Lakewood Guitars' procurement team works closely with forest management organizations to ensure that the wood is harvested ethically and sustainably, mitigating the environmental impact and promoting forest conservation. One of the standout features of Lakewood Guitars' procurement strategy is their use of torrefied wood. This process involves heat-treating the wood to reduce its moisture content, simulating the effects of natural aging. Torrefied wood is highly stable and offers a vintage tone, enhancing the overall quality of the guitar. This innovative approach allows Lakewood Guitars to lead the industry in producing instruments with exceptional sound and longevity. Quality control at Lakewood Guitars is a meticulous process. Each piece of wood undergoes stringent evaluation before it is approved for use. Craftsmen inspect for flaws, such as knots or grain irregularities, and only the finest cuts make it to the production line. This commitment to quality ensures that every guitar produced by Lakewood Guitars not only meets but exceeds the expectations of musicians around the world. In conclusion, the deliberate and conscientious procurement of wood is central to Lakewood Guitars' mission of creating superior instruments. The company's focus on sustainability, combined with rigorous quality control, has marked them as a leader in the guitar-making industry. Through their dedication to both the environment and their craft, Lakewood Guitars continues to produce instruments that inspire musicians and music lovers alike.

36

According to the passage, from which geographical location does Lakewood Guitars source its spruce wood?

  1. ((a))

    South America

  2. ((b))

    Africa

  3. ((c))

    Pacific Northwest

  4. ((d))

    Europe

  5. ((e))

    Australia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

South America

37

The passage states that Lakewood Guitars ensures the wood is harvested responsibly by working closely with:

  1. ((a))

    Environmental activists

  2. ((b))

    Local communities

  3. ((c))

    Forest management organizations

  4. ((d))

    International trade bodies

  5. ((e))

    Government agencies

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Environmental activists

38

Which type of wood is used for the guitar tops at Lakewood Guitars?

  1. ((a))

    Mahogany

  2. ((b))

    Rosewood

  3. ((c))

    Spruce

  4. ((d))

    Maple

  5. ((e))

    Ebony

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mahogany

39

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

A) Lakewood Guitars uses torrefied wood to enhance the stability and vintage tone of their guitars.

B) Rosewood and mahogany are sourced from forests in Africa.

C) The procurement process at Lakewood Guitars places a strong emphasis on sustainability.

  1. ((a))

    Only A

  2. ((b))

    Only B

  3. ((c))

    Only C

  4. ((d))

    A and C

  5. ((e))

    A and B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only A

40

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

A) Craftsmen at Lakewood Guitars inspect the wood for knots or grain irregularities.

B) The company's procurement strategy includes the use of synthetic materials for better tonal quality.

C) Lakewood Guitars has been crafting guitars for over three decades.

  1. ((a))

    Only A

  2. ((b))

    Only B

  3. ((c))

    Only C

  4. ((d))

    B and C

  5. ((e))

    A and C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only A

41

What will fit in the blank taken from the passage: "These woods are prized for their rich, warm tones and ________."

  1. ((a))

    longevity

  2. ((b))

    sustainability

  3. ((c))

    aesthetic appeal

  4. ((d))

    durability

  5. ((e))

    beauty

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

longevity

42

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

A. Lakewood Guitars' commitment to sustainability is a key factor in their reputation as a leader in the guitar-making industry.

B. The high quality of Lakewood Guitars' instruments can be attributed to their meticulous wood procurement and quality control processes.

  1. ((a))

    Only A follows

  2. ((b))

    Only B follows

  3. ((c))

    Both A and B follow

  4. ((d))

    Neither A nor B follows

  5. ((e))

    Can't be determined

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only A follows

43

Which of the following words is similar in meaning to "lead" as used in the context of the passage?

  1. ((a))

    Follow

  2. ((b))

    Guide

  3. ((c))

    Support

  4. ((d))

    Introduce

  5. ((e))

    Obscure

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Follow

44

Which of the following words is similar in meaning to "marked" as used in the context of the passage?

  1. ((a))

    Noticed

  2. ((b))

    Ignored

  3. ((c))

    Celebrated

  4. ((d))

    Neglected

  5. ((e))

    Exceptional

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Noticed

45

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

I were tired (A)/ but I made sure (B)/ that my friends felt good (C)/ at my home.(D)

  1. ((a))

    (A)

  2. ((b))

    (B)

  3. ((c))

    (C)

  4. ((d))

    (D)

  5. ((e))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(A)

46

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

Riya and her twin (A)/ lost they parents(B)/ when they were just(C)/ five years old. (D)

  1. ((a))

    (A)

  2. ((b))

    (B)

  3. ((c))

    (C)

  4. ((d))

    (D)

  5. ((e))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(A)

47

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

The good news are (A) / that we will all be receiving (B) / prizes from our principal (C) / for scoring well in our exams. (D)

  1. ((a))

    (A)

  2. ((b))

    (B)

  3. ((c))

    (C)

  4. ((d))

    (D)

  5. ((e))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(A)

48

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

Priya is not fastest (A) / enough to win (B) /  the race against (C) / her classmate Anne.(D)

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

  5. ((e))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

49

Directions: In this question, a sentence has been divided into four parts (A), (B), (C), (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 punctuations if any.

Are you bravest  (A) / enough to impeach or disclose  (B) / the units or individuals  (C) / that contaminate environment? (D)

  1. ((a))

    (A)

  2. ((b))

    (B)

  3. ((c))

    (C)

  4. ((d))

    (D)

  5. ((e))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(A)

50

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Five alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, click the option corresponding to "No improvement."

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One should take care of his health.

  1. ((a))

    One’s health

  2. ((b))

    Her health

  3. ((c))

    Their health

  4. ((d))

    No improvement

  5. ((e))

    None of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One’s health

51

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Five alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, click the option corresponding to "No improvement."

The teacher insisted that the students complete their homework before class.

  1. ((a))

    completed

  2. ((b))

    completes

  3. ((c))

    completing

  4. ((d))

    were completing

  5. ((e))

    No improvement

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

completed

52

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Five alternatives are given to the underlined part which may improve the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the option corresponding to "No improvement".

The army has given their order to vacate the village.

  1. ((a))

    there order to

  2. ((b))

    its order of

  3. ((c))

    its order to

  4. ((d))

    their order of

  5. ((e))

    No improvement

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

there order to

53

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

Board

A. The manager decided to board the company's executive team with new members.

B. They boarded the plane early to avoid the long lines.

C. After the storm, they used a board to cover the broken window.

  1. ((a))

    Only A

  2. ((b))

    Both A & B

  3. ((c))

    Both B & C

  4. ((d))

    All A, B & C

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only A

54

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 asetic (A) monk, who renounced worldly possessions (B), was admired for his unwavering (C) devotion, though many questioned the practicality of his extreme discipline (D).

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

  5. ((e))

    All are correctly spelt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

55

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 committee (A) praised her segacity (B) in negotiations, though some accused her of exhibiting hubristic (C) tendencies and a proclaimed (D) disregard for protocol.

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

  5. ((e))

    All are correctly spelt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

56

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 traveller (A) described the cathedral’s façade (B) as resplendent (C), adorned with gargoylles (D) that symbolized ancient myths.

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

  5. ((e))

    All are correctly spelt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

57

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 general’s obstreparous (A) troops defied commands,(B) their unruly behavior threatening to dismantle (C) the fragile discipline (D) that had barely held the army together.

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

  5. ((e))

    All are correctly spelt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

58

The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. dance patterns

B. of the prayer service

C. in some early Christian communities,

D. formed part 

E. processions or formal

  1. ((a))

    CEADB

  2. ((b))

    ABCDE

  3. ((c))

    EDABC

  4. ((d))

    BCDEA

  5. ((e))

    BACDE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CEADB

59

The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. surrounding Toronto, and

B. 1930s resulted in bankruptcy for

C. the Great Depression of the

D. a setback for the development

E. many of the suburban communities

  1. ((a))

    ABCDE

  2. ((b))

    DEABC

  3. ((c))

    CABDE

  4. ((d))

    CBEAD

  5. ((e))

    EABCD

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Answer: ((a))

ABCDE

60

The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. was faced with 

B. Toronto—with its expanding 

C. other parts of the world—

D. population, largely from

E. numerous health concerns

  1. ((a))

    BDCAE

  2. ((b))

    CDEAB

  3. ((c))

    ABCDE

  4. ((d))

    EDCAB

  5. ((e))

    BDEAC

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BDCAE

Direction: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Quinine was the first chemical compound that was successful against any infectious disease. When it was brought to Europe in the 17th century, quinine was hailed as a miracle-drug against malaria. Until then, malaria was widespread (1)______ Europe and the tropical regions. The disease was highly feared because it had no known cure at the time. The illness usually began with flu-like symptoms and progressed to nausea and high-fever, sometimes (2)______ to death. With no effective remedy at hand, doctors could only (3)______ the symptoms. Back then, people did not know that it was caused by a parasite (4)______ through mosquito bites. But they found a link between the disease and stagnant water in marshes and so, called it "marsh-fever". The indigenous peoples of Peru used the bark of the cinchona tree to control malaria. The Jesuits studied the (5)______ of the medicine and introduced the treatment to Europe during the 1640s, where it was rapidly accepted. It was not until 1820 that the active ingredient, quinine, was extracted from the bark, isolated and named by French chemists.

61

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 1.

  1. ((a))

    Over

  2. ((b))

    At

  3. ((c))

    In

  4. ((d))

    From

  5. ((e))

    Of

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Over

62

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 2.

  1. ((a))

    Causing

  2. ((b))

    Leading

  3. ((c))

    Resulting

  4. ((d))

    Developing

  5. ((e))

    Affecting

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Causing

63

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 3.

  1. ((a))

    Manage

  2. ((b))

    Organize

  3. ((c))

    Alleviate

  4. ((d))

    Suggest

  5. ((e))

    Calculate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manage

64

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 4.

  1. ((a))

    Raised

  2. ((b))

    Transmitted

  3. ((c))

    Increased

  4. ((d))

    Produced

  5. ((e))

    Distributed

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Raised

65

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 5.

  1. ((a))

    Reflects

  2. ((b))

    Affects

  3. ((c))

    Effects

  4. ((d))

    Infects

  5. ((e))

    Deflects

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Reflects

Reasoning Ability (35 questions)

Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Eight people, namely, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, and Q, are going on tours in different months, namely January, April, May, June, July, October, November, and December, though not necessarily in the same order. O goes on a tour before P. Q does not go in a month adjacent to K’s month. The number of people who go before L is the same as the number of people who go after M. Exactly three people go between K and L. Exactly three people go between N and Q. J goes on a tour in May. K goes either two months before or two months after J. K doesn't go in the month of January.

66

Who goes in a month having an even number of days?

  1. ((a))

    L

  2. ((b))

    M

  3. ((c))

    N

  4. ((d))

    P

  5. ((e))

    K

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

L

67

Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and hence form a group. Which one does not belong to that group?

  1. ((a))

    January - J

  2. ((b))

    May - K

  3. ((c))

    July - L

  4. ((d))

    November - M

  5. ((e))

    October - N

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

January - J

68

Who among the following goes in June month?

  1. ((a))

    K

  2. ((b))

    L

  3. ((c))

    M

  4. ((d))

    N

  5. ((e))

    O

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

K

69

Who goes immediately before M?

  1. ((a))

    J

  2. ((b))

    K

  3. ((c))

    P

  4. ((d))

    N

  5. ((e))

    O

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

J

70

How many people go between Q and the one who goes in October?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Four

  5. ((e))

    More than four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One

Directions: Read the instructions carefully and answer the question below.

In a certain code language:

‘Songs are made fun’ is written as ‘qa ne hu mi’.

‘Play daily for hours’ is written as ‘co le du pa’.

‘Daily listen to songs’ is written as ‘ti mi qe du’.

‘Play listen in fun’ is written as ‘zo ne ti co’.

71

What does the code 'mi' mean? 

  1. ((a))

    Daily

  2. ((b))

    Songs

  3. ((c))

    Fun

  4. ((d))

    To

  5. ((e))

    In

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Daily

72

What could possibly be the code for ‘happy hours’?

  1. ((a))

    le zo

  2. ((b))

    le mi

  3. ((c))

    pa ri

  4. ((d))

    co pa

  5. ((e))

    ne zo

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

le zo

73

What is the code for the word ‘made’?

  1. ((a))

    du

  2. ((b))

    qa

  3. ((c))

    hu

  4. ((d))

    Either 1 or 2

  5. ((e))

    Either 2 or 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

du

74

What does the code 'du' represent? 

  1. ((a))

    Are

  2. ((b))

    Songs

  3. ((c))

    Daily

  4. ((d))

    Fun

  5. ((e))

    For

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Are

75

Direction: 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 with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statements:

Only a few income is salary.

No salary is dollar.

All salary is pound.

Conclusions:

I. All income is pound.

II. No income is pound.

  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 conclusion I and II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

76

Direction: 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 with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statements:

Some mangoes are fruit.

Some potatoes are mango.

Only few fruits are bananas.

Conclusions:

I. Some banana is Potato.

II. Some fruits are not bananas.

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II follows

  2. ((b))

    None follows

  3. ((c))

    Only II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only I follows

  5. ((e))

    Either I or II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both I and II follows

77

Direction: The question below is given three statements followed by two conclusions: I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statement:

All bike are wheels

No road is a bike

All road is a track

Conclusion:

I. Some road being wheels is a possibility

II. Only a few bikes is a track

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II follows

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only I follows

  4. ((d))

    Only II follows

  5. ((e))

    Either I or II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both I and II follows

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

Eight students P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are standing in a row in a decreasing order of their heights but not necessarily in same order. T is taller than Q but shorter than R. W is taller than V and S. Only one person is shorter than S. As many persons taller than P as many persons shorter than U. P is taller than R who is taller than W. Q is not just taller than S. T is shorter than W but taller than V.

78

How many persons are taller than T?

  1. ((a))

    Two persons

  2. ((b))

    Four persons

  3. ((c))

    One person

  4. ((d))

    Three persons

  5. ((e))

    More than four persons

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two persons

79

If the height of S is 150 cm then what could be the possible height of U?

  1. ((a))

    153 cm

  2. ((b))

    154 cm

  3. ((c))

    146 cm

  4. ((d))

    158 cm

  5. ((e))

    Cannot be determined.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

153 cm

80

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

A) P is the second tallest person.

B) V is taller than Q.

C) Only R is taller than W.

  1. ((a))

    Both A and B

  2. ((b))

    Both B and C

  3. ((c))

    Both A and C

  4. ((d))

    None of these

  5. ((e))

    All of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both A and B

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 lives on a four storey building which consists of two flats on each floor but not necessarily in same order. Floor 1 is the lower most floor, floor 2 is just above floor 1 and floor 3 is just above floor 2 and floor 4 is the top most floor. Flat 1 is in west of flat 2. Flat 1 of floor 1 is immediately below the flat 1 of floor 2 and so on and flat 2 of floor 1 is just below the flat 2 of floor 2 and so on. K lives two floors above the floor of R who lives in odd number floor. Q and N lives on same floor. M lives on odd number flat but not in the same floor as P or R. O lives to the Northeast of Q. P and R lives on different types of flats and floors. K does not live on even number flat. P and L do not live in Flat 1.

81

Who among the following person lives to the east of M?

  1. ((a))

    P

  2. ((b))

    L

  3. ((c))

    O

  4. ((d))

    N

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P

82

In a certain way four of the five are alike find the one who does not belong to that group.

  1. ((a))

    M

  2. ((b))

    K

  3. ((c))

    Q

  4. ((d))

    L

  5. ((e))

    R

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

M

83

As many floors above P as many below whom?

  1. ((a))

    M

  2. ((b))

    O

  3. ((c))

    R

  4. ((d))

    L

  5. ((e))

    Q

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

M

84

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

A) N lives just above the floor of P.

B) N and M lives on adjacent floors.

C) Only one floor gap between O and N.

  1. ((a))

    Only A

  2. ((b))

    Only C

  3. ((c))

    Both A and B

  4. ((d))

    Both A and C

  5. ((e))

    All of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only A

85

Who among the following person lives to the Northwest of P?

  1. ((a))

    None

  2. ((b))

    O

  3. ((c))

    K

  4. ((d))

    M

  5. ((e))

    Q

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

None

86

 How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘PERFORATE’, each of which has as many letters between them in the word (both forward and backward direction) as they have between them in the English Alphabet?

  1. ((a))

    None

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Four

  5. ((e))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

None

Direction: The following questions are based on the given numbers. Study the information carefully and answer the questions-

527     716     714     417     536

87

The first digit is interchanged with the second number digit within the numbers, then arranged in descending order from left to right. Which among the following number is third to the left of first number from the right end in the new arrangement? 

  1. ((a))

    147

  2. ((b))

    174

  3. ((c))

    176

  4. ((d))

    257

  5. ((e))

    356

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

147

88

If the digits are arranged in ascending order form left to right within the numbers, then which among the following will be the lowest number?

  1. ((a))

    Both 714 and 716

  2. ((b))

    Both 714 and 417

  3. ((c))

    Only 716

  4. ((d))

    Only 714

  5. ((e))

    Both 417 and 716

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both 714 and 716

89

If the digits are arranged in descending order from left to right within the numbers, then how many numbers thus formed are divisible by 2?

  1. ((a))

    All

  2. ((b))

    One 

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    Three

  5. ((e))

    None

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

All

90

If the second and the third digits are interchanged within each number, and the numbers are arranged in descending order from right to left, then which among following is the third number from the right end in the new arrangement?

  1. ((a))

    761

  2. ((b))

    741

  3. ((c))

    563

  4. ((d))

    471

  5. ((e))

    572

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

761

91

If the first and the third digits are interchanged within the numbers, then what is the product of the first and second digit of the second highest number?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    35

  5. ((e))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

92

How many such pairs of digits are there in the number ‘3857981’, each of which has as many digits between them in the number (both forward and backward direction) as they have between them in the Numeric Series?

  1. ((a))

    None

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Four

  5. ((e))

    More than four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

None

Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Eight people, namely, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, and N, purchased different gadgets one after another, but not necessarily in the same order. H purchased before J but after N. Two people purchased their gadgets before I, but after H. Only three people purchased after I. M didn't purchase adjacent to I. The number of people who purchased before H is the same as the number who purchased after K. Exactly three people purchased between K and L. G purchased immediately before K.

93

Which of the following statements is true?

  1. ((a))

    L purchased immediately before G

  2. ((b))

    I purchased immediately after H

  3. ((c))

    Only one people purchased between G and M 

  4. ((d))

    K purchased immediately before N

  5. ((e))

    H purchased immediately after G

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

L purchased immediately before G

94

If all the people are arranged in alphabetical order from top to bottom, how many people remain in the same position as in the original arrangement?

  1. ((a))

    None

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    Three

  5. ((e))

    Four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

None

95

Who purchased their gadget immediately before L?

  1. ((a))

    G

  2. ((b))

    H

  3. ((c))

    I

  4. ((d))

    J

  5. ((e))

    K

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

G

96

How many people purchased their gadgets before N?

  1. ((a))

    None

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    Three

  5. ((e))

    Four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

None

97

How many people purchased their gadgets between K and H?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    None

  4. ((d))

    Three

  5. ((e))

    More than three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One

Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

There are eight members D, G, L, M, R, S, V, and O in a family, which consists of three generations. Also, there are three married couples in the family.

G is the only daughter of S. M is married to the sister of D. L is the son of R, who has no siblings. S is the husband of the daughter-in-law of M. O is the sister-in-law of the grandmother of G.

98

Which of the following is true about the gender distribution in the third generation?

  1. ((a))

    Two Males and Two females

  2. ((b))

    One male and one female

  3. ((c))

    Two males

  4. ((d))

    Two females

  5. ((e))

    Only one female

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two Males and Two females

99

Which among the following statement (s) is/are true?

I. The number of females is more than the number of males in the family.

II. There is a married couple in each generation of the family.

III. O is the sister-in-law of R.

  1. ((a))

    All are true.

  2. ((b))

    Both II and III are true

  3. ((c))

    Only III is true.

  4. ((d))

    None is true.

  5. ((e))

    Only I is true.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

All are true.

100

How is V related to R?

  1. ((a))

    Daughter

  2. ((b))

    Mother

  3. ((c))

    Aunt

  4. ((d))

    Mother-in-law

  5. ((e))

    Daughter-in-law

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Daughter

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