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SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 22 February 2025 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)·Reasoning Ability
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Question 241

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

Eight persons A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are sitting around a circle and facing the centre. B sits third to the right of H. Neither F nor H is an immediate neighbour of D. Only one person sits between D and E. C sits second to the left of A. G does not sit opposite  A. G is not an immediate neighbour of D. B sits third to the left of F.

Who amongst the following is sitting 2nd to the left of C?

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    D

  3. COption (c)

    E

  4. DOption (d)

    B

  5. EOption (e)

    G

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

B

Why this answer is correct

Eight persons: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H

1) B sits third to the right of H. 

2) B sits third to the left of F.

3) Neither F nor H is not an immediate neighbour of D.

(Here, Two possible cases: Case1: D sits immediate right of B. Case2: D sits immediate left of B)

4) Only one person sits between D and E. 

5) C sits second to the left of A.

  1. G does not sit opposite A.  

 7) G is not an immediate neighbour of D. 

(Case2: we eliminated case 2)

This will be our final arrangement.

Hence, B is sitting 2nd to the left of C.

SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 22 February 2025 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)·Reasoning Ability
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Question 242

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If 1 is added to each even digit and 1 is subtracted from each odd digit in the number 82355479, then what is the sum of digits which is 4th and 3rd from left and right respectively?

  1. AOption (a)

    5

  2. BOption (b)

    7

  3. COption (c)

    9

  4. DOption (d)

    10

  5. EOption (e)

    6

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

9

Why this answer is correct

Given number: 82355479

Before82355479
Addition and subtractionEven + 1Even + 1Odd – 1Odd – 1Odd – 1Even + 1Odd – 1Odd – 1
After93244568

 

The 4th digit from the left end is 4 and the 3rd digit from the right end is 5.

So, Sum = 4 + 5 = 9  

Hence, option (3) is correct.

SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 22 February 2025 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)·Reasoning Ability
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Question 243

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Directions: Study the information given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Point R is 6 km to the south of point J. Point S is 4 km to the north of point M. Point H is 10 km to the east of point S. Point M is 7 km to the west of point R. Point P is 6 km to the north of point F. Point D is 4 km to the east of point S. Point F is 4 km to the south of point D. Point N is 3 km to the west of point H. Point U is 6 km to the south of point D.

What is the distance between points J and P?

  1. AOption (a)

    4 km

  2. BOption (b)

    5 km

  3. COption (c)

    10 km

  4. DOption (d)

    6 km

  5. EOption (e)

    3 km

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

3 km

Why this answer is correct

The least possible diagram based on the given information,

Clearly, the distance between points J and P is 3 km.

SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 22 February 2025 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)·Reasoning Ability
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Question 244

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Directions: Study the information given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Point R is 6 km to the south of point J. Point S is 4 km to the north of point M. Point H is 10 km to the east of point S. Point M is 7 km to the west of point R. Point P is 6 km to the north of point F. Point D is 4 km to the east of point S. Point F is 4 km to the south of point D. Point N is 3 km to the west of point H. Point U is 6 km to the south of point D.

Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on their position and thus form a group. Which of the following does not belong to the group?

  1. AOption (a)

    S

  2. BOption (b)

    U

  3. COption (c)

    D

  4. DOption (d)

    N

  5. EOption (e)

    H

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

U

Why this answer is correct

The least possible diagram based on the given information,

Except U, all others lie in the same line.

Hence, U does not belong to the group.

SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 22 February 2025 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)·Reasoning Ability
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Question 245

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Directions: Study the information given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Point R is 6 km to the south of point J. Point S is 4 km to the north of point M. Point H is 10 km to the east of point S. Point M is 7 km to the west of point R. Point P is 6 km to the north of point F. Point D is 4 km to the east of point S. Point F is 4 km to the south of point D. Point N is 3 km to the west of point H. Point U is 6 km to the south of point D.

What is the direction of point S from point U?

  1. AOption (a)

    South-East

  2. BOption (b)

    West

  3. COption (c)

    East

  4. DOption (d)

    North-West

  5. EOption (e)

    South-West

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

North-West

Why this answer is correct

The least possible diagram based on the given information,

Clearly, point S is to the north-west of point U.

SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 27 February 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·Reasoning Ability
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Question 246

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

 Eight boxes, labelled as, V, T, N, R, A, X, J and S are kept one above the other in a single stack but not necessarily in the same order.

Only two boxes are placed between V and X. Box R is kept immediately above box S. Box J is kept two places above box N. Box T is placed immediately below box N. The number of boxes placed below R is one. Box A is placed two places above box V. Box V is placed immediately above box N. Only two boxes are kept above box V.

Which box is placed at the top of the stack?

  1. AOption (a)

    T

  2. BOption (b)

    X

  3. COption (c)

    S

  4. DOption (d)

    A

  5. EOption (e)

    J

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

A

Why this answer is correct

Given: 8 boxes are placed on above another in a stack.

Based on the given conditions, we get the following possibilities-

  1. Only two boxes are placed between V and X. Only two boxes are kept above box V. From these, we get-
STACK NUMBERBOX
1.
2.
3.V
4.
5.
6.X
7.
8.

 

  1. Box R is kept immediately above box S. The number of boxes placed below R is one. From these, we get-
STACK NUMBERBOX
1.
2.
3.V
4.
5.
6.X
7.R
8.S

 

  1. Box J is kept two places above box N. Box T is placed immediately below box N. Box A is placed two places above box V. Box V is placed immediately above box N. From these, we get the final table as follows-
STACK NUMBERBOX
1.A
2.J
3.V
4.N
5.T
6.X
7.R
8.S

 

From the final table, we see that Box A is at the top of the stack.

Hence, Box A is kept at the top of the stack.

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Question 247

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

 Eight boxes, labelled as, V, T, N, R, A, X, J and S are kept one above the other in a single stack but not necessarily in the same order.

Only two boxes are placed between V and X. Box R is kept immediately above box S. Box J is kept two places above box N. Box T is placed immediately below box N. The number of boxes placed below R is one. Box A is placed two places above box V. Box V is placed immediately above box N. Only two boxes are kept above box V.

How many boxes are placed below X?

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    6

  5. EOption (e)

    2

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

2

Why this answer is correct

Given: 8 boxes are placed on above another in a stack.

Based on the given conditions, we get the following possibilities-

  1. Only two boxes are placed between V and X. Only two boxes are kept above box V. From these, we get-
STACK NUMBERBOX
1.
2.
3.V
4.
5.
6.X
7.
8.

 

  1. Box R is kept immediately above box S. The number of boxes placed below R is one. From these, we get-
STACK NUMBERBOX
1.
2.
3.V
4.
5.
6.X
7.R
8.S

 

  1. Box J is kept two places above box N. Box T is placed immediately below box N. Box A is placed two places above box V. Box V is placed immediately above box N. From these, we get the final table as follows-
STACK NUMBERBOX
1.A
2.J
3.V
4.N
5.T
6.X
7.R
8.S

 

From the final table, we see that two boxes are placed below X.

Hence, 2 boxes are placed below X.

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Question 248

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

 Eight boxes, labelled as, V, T, N, R, A, X, J and S are kept one above the other in a single stack but not necessarily in the same order.

Only two boxes are placed between V and X. Box R is kept immediately above box S. Box J is kept two places above box N. Box T is placed immediately below box N. The number of boxes placed below R is one. Box A is placed two places above box V. Box V is placed immediately above box N. Only two boxes are kept above box V.

Which box is placed fifth from the bottom of the stack?

  1. AOption (a)

    X

  2. BOption (b)

    S

  3. COption (c)

    N

  4. DOption (d)

    A

  5. EOption (e)

    J

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

N

Why this answer is correct

Given: 8 boxes are placed on above another in a stack.

Based on the given conditions, we get the following possibilities-

  1. Only two boxes are placed between V and X. Only two boxes are kept above box V. From these, we get-
STACK NUMBERBOX
1.
2.
3.V
4.
5.
6.X
7.
8.

 

  1. Box R is kept immediately above box S. The number of boxes placed below R is one. From these, we get-
STACK NUMBERBOX
1.
2.
3.V
4.
5.
6.X
7.R
8.S

 

  1. Box J is kept two places above box N. Box T is placed immediately below box N. Box A is placed two places above box V. Box V is placed immediately above box N. From these, we get the final table as follows-
STACK NUMBERBOX
1.A
2.J
3.V
4.N
5.T
6.X
7.R
8.S

 

From the final table, we see that Box N is placed fifth from bottom.

Hence, box N is placed fifth from the bottom of the stack.

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Question 249

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

 Eight boxes, labelled as, V, T, N, R, A, X, J and S are kept one above the other in a single stack but not necessarily in the same order.

Only two boxes are placed between V and X. Box R is kept immediately above box S. Box J is kept two places above box N. Box T is placed immediately below box N. The number of boxes placed below R is one. Box A is placed two places above box V. Box V is placed immediately above box N. Only two boxes are kept above box V.

Which box is placed between T and R?

  1. AOption (a)

    J

  2. BOption (b)

    V

  3. COption (c)

    S

  4. DOption (d)

    X

  5. EOption (e)

    A

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

X

Why this answer is correct

Given: 8 boxes are placed on above another in a stack.

Based on the given conditions, we get the following possibilities-

  1. Only two boxes are placed between V and X. Only two boxes are kept above box V. From these, we get-
STACK NUMBERBOX
1.
2.
3.V
4.
5.
6.X
7.
8.

 

  1. Box R is kept immediately above box S. The number of boxes placed below R is one. From these, we get-
STACK NUMBERBOX
1.
2.
3.V
4.
5.
6.X
7.R
8.S

 

  1. Box J is kept two places above box N. Box T is placed immediately below box N. Box A is placed two places above box V. Box V is placed immediately above box N. From these, we get the final table as follows-
STACK NUMBERBOX
1.A
2.J
3.V
4.N
5.T
6.X
7.R
8.S

 

From the final table, we see that box X is placed between box T and box R.

Hence, box X is placed between box T and box R.

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Question 250

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

 Eight boxes, labelled as, V, T, N, R, A, X, J and S are kept one above the other in a single stack but not necessarily in the same order.

Only two boxes are placed between V and X. Box R is kept immediately above box S. Box J is kept two places above box N. Box T is placed immediately below box N. The number of boxes placed below R is one. Box A is placed two places above box V. Box V is placed immediately above box N. Only two boxes are kept above box V.

How many boxes are placed between V and R?

  1. AOption (a)

    4

  2. BOption (b)

    6

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    3

  5. EOption (e)

    0

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

3

Why this answer is correct

Given: 8 boxes are placed on above another in a stack.

Based on the given conditions, we get the following possibilities-

  1. Only two boxes are placed between V and X. Only two boxes are kept above box V. From these, we get-
STACK NUMBERBOX
1.
2.
3.V
4.
5.
6.X
7.
8.

 

  1. Box R is kept immediately above box S. The number of boxes placed below R is one. From these, we get-
STACK NUMBERBOX
1.
2.
3.V
4.
5.
6.X
7.R
8.S

 

  1. Box J is kept two places above box N. Box T is placed immediately below box N. Box A is placed two places above box V. Box V is placed immediately above box N. From these, we get the final table as follows-
STACK NUMBERBOX
1.A
2.J
3.V
4.N
5.T
6.X
7.R
8.S

 

From the final table, we see that three boxes are placed between V and R.

Hence, 3 boxes are placed between V and R.

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Question 251

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

Statements:

F > H = K > L; D ≤ P < R = F

Conclusions:

I. R < K

II. R > D

  1. AOption (a)

    Only I follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Only II follows

  3. COption (c)

    Either I or Ii follows

  4. DOption (d)

    None follow

  5. EOption (e)

    Both I and II follow

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Only II follows

Why this answer is correct

Given

Statements:

F > H = K > L; D ≤ P < R = F

By combining: D ≤ P < R = F > H = K > L

Conclusions:

I. R < K → False (as R = F > H = K, implies R > K)

II. R > D → True (as D ≤ P < R, implies R > D) 

Hence, only II follows.

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Question 252

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

Statements:

D ≤ E = L < M; U = L ≥ O > S

Conclusions:

I. E > S

II. U < M

  1. AOption (a)

    Only I follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Only II follows

  3. COption (c)

    Both I and II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    None follow

  5. EOption (e)

    Either I or II follows

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Both I and II follows

Why this answer is correct

Given

Statements:

D ≤ E = L < M; U = L ≥ O > S 

By combining: D ≤ E = L ≥ O > S; U = L < M

Conclusions:

I. E > S → True (as E = L ≥ O > S, implies E > S) 

II. U < M → True (as U = L < M, implies U < M)

Hence, Both I and II follows.

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Question 253

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Directions

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

Statements: 

R < K ≤ L ≤ E; Z = E ≥ S ≥ P

Conclusions:

I. R < S              

II. K ≤ Z

  1. AOption (a)

    Both Conclusions I and II are true.

  2. BOption (b)

    Neither Conclusion I nor II is  true.

  3. COption (c)

    Either Conclusion I or II is  true.

  4. DOption (d)

    Only Conclusions I is  true.

  5. EOption (e)

    Only Conclusions II is  true.

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

Only Conclusions II is  true.

Why this answer is correct

**Given

Statements:

** R < K ≤ L ≤ E; Z = E ≥ S ≥ P

On combining: R < K ≤ L ≤ Z = E ≥ S ≥ P

Conclusions:

I. R < S → False (as R < K ≤ L ≤ E = Z  ≥ S → relation can’t be determined between R and S)

II. K ≤ Z → True (as K ≤ L ≤ E = Z → , therefore, K ≤ Z)

Hence, only conclusion II is true.

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Question 254

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Directions: Read the given information carefully and answer the questions asked below.

Eight people A, R, W, Q, T, Z, O and X are sitting around a square table in such a way that four of them sit at four corners of the table while four sit in the middle of each of the four sides. People who are sitting at the corner are facing the center while people sitting in the middle are facing outside the center.

Z is sitting second to left of X. Two persons are sitting between Z and A. Q is sitting second to the right of A. T who is not facing inside is sitting third to the right of W, who is the immediate neighbour of both O and Z. Z is one of the immediate neighbour of R.

Who is sitting exactly opposite to Z?

  1. AOption (a)

    Q

  2. BOption (b)

    X

  3. COption (c)

    O

  4. DOption (d)

    T

  5. EOption (e)

    A

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

T

Why this answer is correct

According to the given information,

1. Z is sitting second to left of X. 2. Two persons are sitting between Z and A. 3. Q is sitting second to the right of A. 4. T who is not facing inside is sitting third to the right of W, who is the immediate neighbour of both O and Z. Here case 1 - A and case 1 - B gets eliminated because T is facing inside. 5. Z is one of the immediate neighbour of R. Here case 2 - B gets eliminated because Z will not be one of the immediate neighbour of R.

Hence, T is the correct answer.

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Question 255

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Directions: Read the given information carefully and answer the questions asked below.

Eight people A, R, W, Q, T, Z, O and X are sitting around a square table in such a way that four of them sit at four corners of the table while four sit in the middle of each of the four sides. People who are sitting at the corner are facing the center while people sitting in the middle are facing outside the center.

Z is sitting second to left of X. Two persons are sitting between Z and A. Q is sitting second to the right of A. T who is not facing inside is sitting third to the right of W, who is the immediate neighbour of both O and Z. Z is one of the immediate neighbour of R.

Who among the following are facing inside?

  1. AOption (a)

    A, O, W, Z

  2. BOption (b)

    X, A, T, W

  3. COption (c)

    T, X, Z, O

  4. DOption (d)

    Q, R, W, A

  5. EOption (e)

    O, X, R, W

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Q, R, W, A

Why this answer is correct

According to the given information,

1. Z is sitting second to left of X. 2. Two persons are sitting between Z and A. 3. Q is sitting second to the right of A. 4. T who is not facing inside is sitting third to the right of W, who is the immediate neighbour of both O and Z. Here case 1 - A and case 1 - B gets eliminated because T is facing inside. 5. Z is one of the immediate neighbour of R. Here case 2 - B gets eliminated because Z will not be one of the immediate neighbour of R.

Hence, Q, R, W, A is the correct answer.

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Question 256

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Directions: Read the given information carefully and answer the questions asked below.

Eight people A, R, W, Q, T, Z, O and X are sitting around a square table in such a way that four of them sit at four corners of the table while four sit in the middle of each of the four sides. People who are sitting at the corner are facing the center while people sitting in the middle are facing outside the center.

Z is sitting second to left of X. Two persons are sitting between Z and A. Q is sitting second to the right of A. T who is not facing inside is sitting third to the right of W, who is the immediate neighbour of both O and Z. Z is one of the immediate neighbour of R.

Who is sitting third to the right of O?

  1. AOption (a)

    R

  2. BOption (b)

    X

  3. COption (c)

    A

  4. DOption (d)

    Z

  5. EOption (e)

    Q

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

R

Why this answer is correct

According to the given information,

1. Z is sitting second to left of X. 2. Two persons are sitting between Z and A. 3. Q is sitting second to the right of A. 4. T who is not facing inside is sitting third to the right of W, who is the immediate neighbour of both O and Z. Here case 1 - A and case 1 - B gets eliminated because T is facing inside. 5. Z is one of the immediate neighbour of R. Here case 2 - B gets eliminated because Z will not be one of the immediate neighbour of R.

Hence, R is the correct answer.

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Question 257

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Directions: Read the given information carefully and answer the questions asked below.

Eight people A, R, W, Q, T, Z, O and X are sitting around a square table in such a way that four of them sit at four corners of the table while four sit in the middle of each of the four sides. People who are sitting at the corner are facing the center while people sitting in the middle are facing outside the center.

Z is sitting second to left of X. Two persons are sitting between Z and A. Q is sitting second to the right of A. T who is not facing inside is sitting third to the right of W, who is the immediate neighbour of both O and Z. Z is one of the immediate neighbour of R.

Who are the immediate neighbours of Q?

  1. AOption (a)

    T and A

  2. BOption (b)

    T and W

  3. COption (c)

    X and Z

  4. DOption (d)

    T and X

  5. EOption (e)

    Z and W

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

T and X

Why this answer is correct

According to the given information,

1. Z is sitting second to left of X. 2. Two persons are sitting between Z and A. 3. Q is sitting second to the right of A. 4. T who is not facing inside is sitting third to the right of W, who is the immediate neighbour of both O and Z. Here case 1 - A and case 1 - B gets eliminated because T is facing inside. 5. Z is one of the immediate neighbour of R. Here case 2 - B gets eliminated because Z will not be one of the immediate neighbour of R.

Hence, T and X is the correct answer.

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Question 258

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Directions: Read the given information carefully and answer the questions asked below.

Eight people A, R, W, Q, T, Z, O and X are sitting around a square table in such a way that four of them sit at four corners of the table while four sit in the middle of each of the four sides. People who are sitting at the corner are facing the center while people sitting in the middle are facing outside the center.

Z is sitting second to left of X. Two persons are sitting between Z and A. Q is sitting second to the right of A. T who is not facing inside is sitting third to the right of W, who is the immediate neighbour of both O and Z. Z is one of the immediate neighbour of R.

Who is to the immediate left of Z?

  1. AOption (a)

    R

  2. BOption (b)

    W

  3. COption (c)

    X

  4. DOption (d)

    O

  5. EOption (e)

    A

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

W

Why this answer is correct

According to the given information,

1. Z is sitting second to left of X. 2. Two persons are sitting between Z and A. 3. Q is sitting second to the right of A. 4. T who is not facing inside is sitting third to the right of W, who is the immediate neighbour of both O and Z. Here case 1 - A and case 1 - B gets eliminated because T is facing inside. 5. Z is one of the immediate neighbour of R. Here case 2 - B gets eliminated because Z will not be one of the immediate neighbour of R.

Hence, W is the correct answer.

SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 27 February 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·Reasoning Ability
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Question 259

SBI Clerk 2025• Reasoning Ability• Reasoning Ability

How many such pairs of digits are there in the number ‘153742’, 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. AOption (a)

    None

  2. BOption (b)

    One

  3. COption (c)

    Two

  4. DOption (d)

    Three

  5. EOption (e)

    More than three

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Two

Why this answer is correct

Hence, two such pairs are there in the number ‘153742’, 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.

SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 27 February 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·Reasoning Ability
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Question 260

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Direction: Answer the questions based on the information given below:

Six persons G, H, I, J, K and L are comparing their weights. J is heavier than only two persons. K is heavier than only L and lighter than J. I’s weight is less than only H’s weight. The third heaviest weight is 150 kg and the fifth heaviest weight is 70 kg.

What will be the possible weight of J?

  1. AOption (a)

    80

  2. BOption (b)

    180

  3. COption (c)

    40

  4. DOption (d)

    160

  5. EOption (e)

    None of these

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

80

Why this answer is correct

Six persons: G, H, I, J, K and L.

  1. J is heavier than only two persons.

J > >

  1. K is heavier than only L and lighter than J

J > K > L

  1. I’s weight is less than only H’s weight.

H > I

The arrangement is H > I > G > J > K > L.

  1. The third heaviest weight is 150 kgs and the fifth heaviest weight is 70 kgs.

G = 150 and K = 70

The final arrangement is

H > I > G > J > K > L.

Hence, J is in between G and K so it may be 80kgs.

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