IBPS BANK CLERK CWE EXAM, 27-11-2011(SOUTH ZONE : 2ND SITTING)

GENERAL AWARENESS

Q.1

Maoists in which of the following countries recently decided to accept Government’s offer of ‘Golden Handshake’ and enter into ‘civilian life’ or mainstream of the society?

Myanmar

India

China

Nepal

Bhutan

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.2

Which of the following is correct?

Illiterates cannot open any account in a bankIlliterates cannot open any account in a bank

Illiterate women cannot open any account in a hank

Illiterates can open savings hank accounts in a bank

Advance can he granted to a minor

Advance can be granted to a minor if he is of sound mind

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.3

As per newspaper reports western countries are going to impose sanctions on which of the following OPEC countries as it is said that it is trying to make a nuclear bomb?

Kuwait

Iraq

Iran.

Saudi Arabia

Angola

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.4

“The Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) has decided to return some ‘KG’ fields to the Government of India” was the news in some major newspapers. What is the major production in KG fields owned by RIL ?

Crude oil

Gas

Coal

Iron ore

Gold ore and Diamonds

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.5

Non convertible debentures are …………

Debt instruments which acquire equity status at the issuers’ option.

Debt instruments which acquire equity status at the investors’ option.

Debt instruments which acquire equity status with the permission of Registrar of Companies.

Debi instruments which as quire equity status on maturity

Debt instruments which retain their debt character and cannot acquire equity status.

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.6

India’s Dipika Pallikal and Sarah Cardwell of Australia recently played an international match in Chennai. Both of them are …….

Badminton players

Golf players

Chess players

Squash players

Table tennis players

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.7

“I RDA norms will boost online distribution- was thi• ‘Jews in some major newspapers. This means online distribution ()I which of the following will boost up ?

Bank products

Insurance policies/products

Licenses (a open new hanks/ branches of existing hanks

Licenses to operate 2C/3G spectrums

Permits for export of iron ore

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.8

‘Lajja’ is a book written by………..

Salman Rushdie

Taslima Nasreen

Sunil Ganguli

Rahindranath Tagore

Bimal Mitra

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.9

To prevent frauds in multiple mortgage cases, under SARFAESI Act, 2002 one special thing has been created and made operative from 01.04.201 1 . Which one is that from the fallowing?

Special Ragister Office at Lucknow

Special Central Arbitration Bureau at Lucknow

Central SARFAESI Tribunals at 6 Centres

Central Electronic Registry

State Electronic Registries

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.10

SBI has merged which of the following two associate banks with itself ?

State Bank of Hyderabad and State Bank of Patiala

State Bank of Hyderabad and State Bank ofTravancore

State Bank of Mysore and State Bank of Travancore

State Bank of Indore and State Bank of Hyderabad

State Bank of Indore and Stale Bank of Saurashtra

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.11

Which of the following countries recently conferred its Highest State Honour on Late Mrs. Indira Gandhi for her contribution in its ‘Liberation war’ ?

South Sudan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Slovakia

Croatia

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.12

Which of the following statement is true ?

Banks cannot accept demand and time deposits from public.

Banks can accept only demand deposits from public.

Banks can accept only time deposits from public.

Banks can accept both demand and time deposits from public.

Banks can accept demand and time deposits only from government.

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.13

Interest payable on savings bank accounts is —

not regulated by RBI..

regulated by State Governments.

regulated by Central Government.

regulated by RBI.

regulated by Finance minister.

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.14

Which of the following is the correct statement?

State bank of India is the sole authority to issue and manage currency in India.

A nationalized bank is the sole authority to issue and manage currency in India.

A cooperative bank is.the sole authority to issue and manage currency in India.

RBI is the sole authority to issue and manage currency in India.

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.15

The Home Minister of India was recently on a visit to Bangladesh where both the countries signed a Coordinated Border Management Plan (CBMP). What are major points of this agreement ?
(A) The plan will help in resolving long pending border dispute between both the nations.
(B) The head count of the people living in enclaves on the border will be completed within next six month’s time.
(C) India assured that no BSF Jawan will open lire on the people crossing the borders unless there is an attack on them.

Only (A)

Only (B)

Only (C)

All (A), (B) and (C)

Both (A) and (C)

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.16

Which of the following is/are cornmodity/ies on which subsidy is given to farmers/poor in India ?
(A) Fertilizer
(B) Kerosene
(C) LPG

Only A

Only B

Only C

Only A & C

All A, B & C

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.17

The President of India was recently on a visit to South Korea and Mongolia. During her visit some agreements were signed by both the countries. Which of the following was a common area on which India signed agreements with Sbuth Korea and Mongolia both ?

Peaceful use of Nuclear ener –

Export of edible oil to South Korea and Mongolia

Providing technical help to become self sufficient in production of food grains

Willingness of both the countries to support India’s bid to have permanent seat in UN Security Council

To hold Olympic games in 2022 in New Delhi jointly with South Korea and Mongolia

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.18

Iran recently threatened that it will stop supply of oil to India if the payment issue is NOT sorted out quickly. What is the problem in payment to Iran?
(A) The oil supplied by Iran is of substandard quality. Hence India suspended the supply and stopped the payment.
(B) Indian banks have stopped transfer of money to Iran as UN has imposed sanctions on Iran.
(C) India is hound to purchase oil only from OPEC members. Iran has abandoned the meinbership of OPEC, which has created a problem in payments.

Only (A)

Only (B)

Only (C)

All (A), (B) and (C)

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.19

Accounts are allowed to he operated by cheques in respect of

Both Savings bank accounts and fixed deposit accounts

Savings bank accounts and current accounts

Both Savings bank accounts and loan accounts.

Both Savings bank accounts and cash accounts only.

Both Current accounts and fixed deposit accounts

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.20

Yingluck Shinawatra has won re cently held elections to become first woman Prime Minister of

Myanmar

South Korea

North Korea

Thailand

China

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.21

The Union Cabinet recently cleared Prohibition of unfair Practices in Technical Medical Educational Institutes and Universities Bill 2010. As per the bill which of the following will now he treated as a cognizahle ‘of fence?

Accepting capitation fee from the students

Running a private college

Not allowing students to change their course in between

Running a college without proper facilities

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.22

Many times we read a term CBS used in banking operations. What is the full form of the letter ‘C’ in the term ‘CBS ?

Complete

Credit

Continuous

Core

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.23

GNP stands for__

Gross National Product

Group Net Product

Grand Nuclear Process

Group Networking Process

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.24

The European Union has adopted which of the following as a common currency?

Dollar

Dinar

Yen

Peso

Euro

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.25

Which of the following schemes is launched specifically for helping Senior Citizens to avail loan by mortgage of their residential property?

English mortgage scheme

Senior Capital loan scheme

Reverse Mortgage loan scheme

Senior Citizen Personal loan scheme

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.26

SEBI is a……

Advisory body

Statutory body

Constitutional body

Non-statutory body

Registered as a Society

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.27

Mixed Economy means………..

Co-existence of small and large Industries

Promoting both Agriculture and industries in the economy

Co-existence of public and private sectors

Co-existence of rich and poor

Existence of wholesale and Retail Markets

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.28

Which of the following books is written by Vikram Seth?

A Suitable Boy

A Bend in the River

Five Point Someone

Lolita

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.29

The expansion for BIFR, in the context of the Indian Industry is

Board for Investment and Financial Redevelopment

Bureau for Industrial and Financial Revolution

Board for Investment and Formal Reconstruction

Board for Industrial & FiNan”- cial Reconstruction

Bureau for Investment and Financial Reconstruction

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.30

A worldwide financial messaging network which exchanges messages between banks and financial institutions is known as………..

CHAPS

SWIFT

NEVI’

SFMS

CHIPS

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.31

The most active segment of the Money Market in India is which one of the following?

Call Money/Notice Market

Repo/Reverse Repo

Commercial Paper (CP)

Certificate of Deposit (CD)

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.32

Which among the following schemes is related exclusively to Financial Inclusion ?

Swawlamban

Swadeshi

Swahhiman

SGSY

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.33

Which among the following is the top dividend paying company of India, as per a study done by Economic Times?

ONGC

TCS

ITC

IOC

Tech Mahindra

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.34

Avant Pal, better known as ‘Uncle Pai’, who recently died was the creator of which among the following comic series ?

Chacha Chaudhary

Indrajaal

Chandamama

Amar Chitra Katha

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.35

Consiclorifne following :
(A) Deposit rates
(B) Base Rate
(C) Prime Lending Rate Which among the above are decided by Reserve Bank of India?

Only (A)

Only (B)

Only (C)

Both (B) and (C)

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.36

According to World Economic Forum, which one of the following risks is the greatest risk faced by the world in the year 2011 ?

Cretilt Risk

Country Risk

Counterpart),’ Risk

Sovereign Default Risk

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.37

Which one of the following decisions has been taken by Government in respect of MGNREGA ?

The wages should be revised by the State Governments

The wages are to be revised by Planning Commission Money

The District Authorities who allot work can give differential wages

The wages shall be linked to inflation

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.38

For which one of the following Stales, centre has appointed interlocutors ?

Himachal Pradesh

Jammu and Kashmir

Nagaland

Manipur

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.39

Expand the term GSLV.

Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle

Global Satellite Launch vehicle

Geosynchronous Station Launch Vehicle

Global Station Launch Vehicle

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.40

For which one of the following reasons Basel II norms are to be followed by Commercial Banks ?

Risk management

Adoption of international accounting standards

Restriction on bonus payments to bank executives

Transparency In disclosures

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.41

With which one of the following sports, the name of Parupalli Kashyap is associated ?

Chess

Tennis

Badminton

Athletics

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.42

Which of the following terms is used in cricket ?

Centre forward

Goal

Love

LBW

Bull’s eye

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.43

With which one of the following activities, Golden Globe Awards are associated ?

Journalism

Social work

Peace initiatives

Films

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.44

‘Goodbye Shahzadi’ is a hook writ ten

Shyam Bhatia

Ashok Mehta

J anardhan Thakur

Arun Gandhi

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.45

Malayalam writer Akkithom Achyuthan Nambhodiri will be the recipient of which of the following awards ?

Jnanpith Award

Pulitzer Prize

Best Asian Author

Midas Sanman

Arjuna Award

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.46

What is the full form of the term LIBOR as used in financial/banking sectors ?

Local Indian Bank Offered Rate

London- India Bureau of Regulations

Liberal International Bank Official Ratio

London Inter Bank Offered Rate

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.47

In which one of the following States, Patratu Thermal Power Plant is proposed to be set up ?

Madhya Pradesh

Bihar

Jharkhand

West Bengal

Kerala

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.48

Technological Advancement in the recent times has given a new dimension to banks, mainly to which one of the following aspects ?

New Age Financial Derivatives

Service Delivery Mechanism

Any Banking

Any type Banking

Multilevel Marketing

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.49

Base Rate is the rate below which no Bank can allow their lending to anyone. Who sets up this ‘Base Rate’ for Banks ?

Individual Banks’ Board

Ministry of Commerce

Ministry of Finance

RBI

Interest Rate Commission of India

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.50

Who is Montek Singh Ahluwalia ?

Chairman, Planning Commission

Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission

Commerce Secretary, Government of India

Economic Advisor to Prime Minister

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

Q.1

Codes consisting of lines of varying widths or lengths that are computer-readable are known as

an ASCII code

a magnetic tape

an OCR scanner

a bar code

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.2

A Web site’s main page is called its………

Home Page

Browser page

Search Page

Bookmark

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.3

Which of the following is a program that uses a variety of different approaches to identify and eliminate spam ?

Directory search

Anti-spam program

Web server

Web storefront creation package

Virus

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.4

To access properties of an object, the mouse technique to use is…………..

dragging

dropping

right-clicking

shift-clicking

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.5

Computers use the………… number system to store data and perform calculations.

binary

octal

decimal

hexadecimal

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.6

……………are attempts by individuals to obtain confidential information from you by falsifying their identity.

Phishing trips

Computer viruses

Spyware scams

Viruses

Phishing scams

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.7

Why is it unethical to share copyrighted files with your friends?

It is not unethical, because it is legal.

It is unethical because the files are being given for free.

Sharing copyrighted files without permission breaks copyright laws.

It is not unethical because the files are being given for free.

it is not unethical – anyoni- ean access a computer

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.8

Which of the following can beused to select. the entire document?

CTRL + A

ALT + F5

SHIFT + A

CTRL + K

CTRL + H

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.9

The systein unit –

coordinates input and output devices

is the container that houses electronic components

is a combination of hardware and software

controls and manipulates data

does the arithmetic operations

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.10

The simultaneous processing of two or more programs by multiple processors is ……….

multiprogramming

time-sharing

multiprocessing

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.11

A(n)……… is a special visual and audio effect applied in Powerpoint to text or content.

animation

flash

wipe

dissolve

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.12

Which of the following is a programming language for creating special programs like applets ?

Java

cable

domain name

Net

COBOL

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.13

The piece of hardware that converts your computer’s digital signal to an analog signal that can travel over telephone lines is called a………..

red wire

blue cord

tower

modern

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.14

Personal computers can he connected together to form a

server

supercomputer

network

enterprise

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.15

Portable computer, also known as laptop computer, weighing between 4 and 10 pounds is called

general-purpose application

Internet

scanner

printer

notebook computer

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.16

………allows users La upload Files to an online site so they can he viewed and edited from an other location.

General-purpose applications

Microsoft Outlook

Web-hosted technology

Office Live

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.17

What feature adjusts the top and bottom margins so that the text is centred vertically on the printed page?

Vertical justifying

Vertical adjusting

Dual centring

Horizontal centring

Vertical centring

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.18

Which of these is not a means of personal communication on the Internet ?

chat

instant messaging

instanotes

electronic mail

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.19

What is the overall term for creating, editing, formatting, storing, retrieving, and printing a text document ?

Word processing

Spreadsheet design

Web design

Database management

Presentation generation

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.20

Fourth-generation mobile technology provides enhanced capabilities allowing the transfer of both …….data, including fullmotion video, high-speed Internet access. and videoconferencing.

video data and information

voice and nonvoice

music and video

video and audio

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.21

A program, either talk or music, that is made available in digital format for automatic download over the Internet is called a –

wiki

broadcast

vodcast

blog

pocicast

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.22

Which PowerPoint view displays each slide of the presentation as a thumbnail and is useful for rearranging slides ?

Slide Sorter

Slide Master

Notes Page

Slide Design

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.23

Different components on the motherboard of a PC unit are linked together by sets of parallel electrical conducting lines. What are these lines called ?

Conductors

Buses

Connectors

Consecutives

None of these|

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.24

What is the name given to those applications that combine text, sound, graphics, motion video. and/ or animation ?

motionware

anigraphics

videoscapes

multimedia

maxomedia

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.25

A USB communication device that supports data encryption for secure wireless communication for notebook users is called a

USB wireless network adapter

wireless switch

wireless hub

router

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.26

If you wish to extend the length of the network without having the signal degrade, you would use a …………….

resonance

router

gateway

switch

repeater

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.27

A repair for a known software bug, usually available at no charge on the internet, is called a ……………..

version

patch

tutorial

FAQ

rectifier

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.28

URI, stands for ….

Universal Research List

Universal Resource List

Uniform Research List

Uniform Research Locator

Uniform Resource Locator

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.29

When data changes in multiple lists and all lists are not Livia ed. this causes ………..

data redundancy

information overload

duplicate data

data inconsistency

data repetition

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.30

What is a backup?

Restoring the information backup

An exact copy of a system’s information

The ability to get a system up arid running in the event of it system crash or failure

All of these

option

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.31

The Internet is ……………

a large network of networks

an internal communication system for a business

a communication system for the Indian government

a communication system for some states of India

a communication system lor some cities of India

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.32

Computers that arc portable and convenient for users who tray cl are known as………………

supercomputers

planners

minicomputers

file servers

laptops

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.33

What is the storage area for email messages called’?

A folder

A mailbox

A directory

The hard disk

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.34

One advantage of dial-up Internet access is …………

it utilizes broadband technology

it is Indian

it uses a router for security

modem speeds are very fast

it utilizes existing telephone service

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.35

What is the process of copying software programs from secondary storage media to the hard disk called?

configuration

download

storage

upload

installation

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.36

Which process checks to ensure the components of the computer are operating and connected properly? .

Booting

Processing

Saving

Editing

Starting

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.37

A means of capturing an image (drawing or photo) so that it can be stored on a computer is ________

Modem

Software

Scanner

Keyboard

Mouse

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.38

An error in a computer program

Crash

Power Failure

Bug

Virus

Fatal error

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.39

Access control based on a person’s fingerprints is an example of _______

biometric identification

characteristic identification

characteristic security

fingerprint security

logistics

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.40

The patterns of printed lines on most products are called ___

prices

striping

scanners

OCR

barcodes

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.41

The primary output device for computers is a

video monitor

printer

keyboard

mouse

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.42

A directory within a directory is called –

Mini Director)!

Junior Directory

Part Directory

Sub Directory

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.43

Compatibility in regard to computers refers to –

the software doing the right job for the user

it being versatile enough to handle the job

the software being able to run on the computer

software running with other previously installed software

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.44

How is it possible that both programs and data can be stored on the same floppy disk ?

A floppy disk has two sides, one for data and one for programs

Programs and data are both software. and both can he stored on any memory device

A floppy disk has to be formatted for one or for the other

Floppy disks can only store data, not programs

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.45

Output which is made up of pictures, sounds, and video is called.

COM

hard copy

graphics

multimedia

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.46

A device that provides emergency power to your computer, conditions the voltage, and protects against powers surges is called a

PSU = Power Supply Unit

USP = Universal Surge Protector

UPPS = Universal Power Protection and Supply

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.47

Documentation of computer programs is important so that _____

users can learn how to use the program

other programmers can know how to maintain the program

the programmer can see why the code is written that way while hunting sources of error

All of the above

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.48

Two different files can have the same name if……….

they are in different folders

they are on different drives

never !

the names are capitalized differently

(1) and (2)

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.49

The term “user interface” refers to —

what the user sees on the screen and how they can interact with it

how the operating system responds to user commands

the means by which the user interacts with the peripheral devices on the computer

the monitor that is available for the computer

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.50

The first computers were programmed using

assembly language

machine language

spaghetti code

source code

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Directions (1-5) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in Underlined to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. Mihir and Mahadev lived in the same village, While Mahadev owned the largest shop in the village. Mihir was a poor farmer. Both had large families. with many sons. daughtersin- law and grandchildren. One day, Mihir, tired of not being able to make ends meet. decided to leave the village and move to the city where they were sure to make enough to feed everyone. They said their goodbyes. packed their few belongings and set off. When night fell. they stopped under a large tree. There was a stream running nearby, where. they could refresh themselves. Mihir told his sons to clear the area below the tree. He told his wife to fetch water. He instructed his daughters-in-law to make up the fire and stafted cutting wood from the tree himself. Now, in that branches of the tree sat a thief. He watched as Mihir’s family worked together, He also noticed they had nothing to cook. Mihir’s wife too thought the same, for she said to her husband, “Everything is ready. But what shall we eat ?” Mihir raised his hands to heaven and said, “Don’t worry. He is watching all this from above. He will help us.” The thief was worried. He had seen that the family was large and worked well together. Surely they did not know he was hiding in the branches ? He decided to make a quick getaway. He climbed down swiftly when they were not looking and ran for his life. But, he left behind his bundle of stolen jewels and money, which dropped down into Mihir’s lap. He opened it and jumped with joy when he saw the contents. The family promptly gathered its belongings and returned to the village. There was great excitement when they told everyone how they got rich. Mahadev thought this was a nice quick way to earn some money ! He commanded his family to pack some clothes and they set off as if on a journey. They stopped under the same tree and Mahadev started commanding everyone as Mihir had done. But no one in his family was willing to obey orders. They were used to having servants wait on them – so the one who went to the river to fetch water had a nice bath. The one who went to gather wood for the fire went off to sleep beneath the tree. And Mahadev only ordered everyone about, not conversation that they had rehearsed carefully. Mahadev’s wife said, “Everything is ready. But what shall we eat ?” yahadev raised his hands upwards and said, “Don’t worry, lie is watching all this from above. He will help us”. At this, the thief jumped down from the tree, knife in hand. Seeing him, everyone started running helter skelter to save themselves. The thief stole everything. Mahadev and his family had to return to the village empty-handed, having lost all the jewellery and gold they had taken with them.

Q.1

Which of the following cannot be said about Mihir’s family ?
(A) They respected and obeyed Mihir.
(B) They were so poor that they sometimes had to starve.
(C) The had no friends in the village when they were poor.

None

Only (C)

Only (13) and (C)

Only (B)

All (A), (B) and (C)

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.2

Why did Mihir and his family decide to camp under the ‘thief s tree’ ?

Being a large family they knew they could capture the thief.

It was a convenient spot to camp for the night.

It was the only tree large enough to shelter the whole family.

There was a stream nearby and wood to build a house.

Exhausted after the day’s travel they couldn’t walk any more.

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.3

Why did the thief leave the valuables he had stolen behind ?

Seeing Mihir’s faith in God the thief was filled with remorse.

Feeling sorry for Mihir’s family he decided to donate the valuables to them.

He was afraid that God would punish him for stealing.

In his hurry to run away he forgot to take the valuables along.

He was confident that they were so well hidden that they would not be found.

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.4

Which of the following best describes Mahadev ?

He was a rich businessman

He bullied his wife so she obeyed him.

He paid his servants well to look alter his family’s needs.

He was greedy and had cheated Mihir.

He was brave and decided to trick the thief.

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.5

Why did Mihir’s family return to the village ?

To show off their new found wealth.

To buy back their land and start a business

They had no need to shift to the city.

To share their wealth with the other villagers.

They wanted to sing God’s praises to all the villagers.

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.6

What made Mihir utter the phrase. “He is watching all this from above”?

He had spotted the thief and wanted to frighten him off.

He was telling his wife to trust God to look after them

It was a warning to his family members to stick together.

He was begging the thief for help to feed his family.

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.7

Which of the following is TRUE in the context of the passage ?

Mahadev planned to seek his fortune in the city as Mihir had.

Mihir’s family preferred to live in the city

Mahadev had no intention of moving to the city.

Mahadev lost his entire life savings to the thief.

The thief only robbed those whom he did not like

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.8

Why did the thief return to the tree ?

To plot how to get his money back

He thought no one would look for him there.

To keep a watch on Mahadev’s family.

Not mentioned in the passage

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.9

Why was the thief not afraid of Mahadev’s family ?

They had not brought their servants along to protect them.

Seeing their wealth hr suspected them of stealing his

lie had weapons to defunct himself.

Mahatlev’s family was not large as Mihir’s

Mahadev’s family was not united and obedient.

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.10

How did the villagers react to Mihir’s newfound wealth ?

They tried hard to coax him to reveal the secret of his wealth

They followed his example and became more devout.

They pretended to he happy -for him but were secretly je:ii ous.

They each plotted to visit the tree and get rich quickly.

There was great excitemel

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Directions (11-13) :Which of the following is most similar in meaning to the word given in bold as used in the passage.

Q.11

MAKE

earn

estimate

prepare

build

settle

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.12

LOST

defeated

failed

forfeited

wasted

destroyed

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.13

GETAWAY

holiday

freedom

fantasy

escape

relaxation

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Directions (14 – 15) :Which of the following is most opposite in meaning to the word given in bold as used in the passage.

Q.14

REHEARSED

repeated

forced

fake

unplanned

effortless

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.15

WILLING

oblige

reluctant

distracted

determined

obstacle

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Directions (16-25) : Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number 01 that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)

Q.16

The majority of the population believes

and that it is the

right time to buy shares.

No error

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.17

Seema’s new office is close

1 to her residence so

she will not longer

have to travel by train.

No error

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.18

To the present guidelines

the bank is required to obtain

a photograph from the person

who wishes to open an account

No error

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.19

Chetan puts in a lot

of effort to ensure

that the scheme was

launched in March

No error

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.20

As our economy is

experiencing a recession, banks

have became very cautious

about giving loans

No error

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.21

After retiring she spent

most of her time teaching young

doctors and motivating themselves

to work in rural ar eas

No error

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.22

Since this foreign bank has

not performed very good this year

it will not be setting

up any new branch

No error

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.23

Our Chairman is deeply concerned

about the environment

and plans to take some steps to reduce the

pollution caused by our factories.

No error

Ans .

option

Explanation :
no solution

Q.24

He was afraid that his parents

would not allow him to

make the film so he did

not tell them about it.

No error

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.25

I was previously posted

in Singapore and it

took me a long time

to accustom to the flood

No error

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Directions (26- 30) : In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are numbered as (1), (2), (3) and (4). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate if any. The number of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (5) i.e. ‘All correct’ as your answer.

Q.26

He was a member

of the orignal

committee which drafted

these recommendations.

All correct

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.27

Do not procede

with the transfer

of funds until you receive further

instructions.

All correct

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.28

Our branch is located

in a remote

urea where water is scarcity

available.

All correct

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.30

The deal we negotiated

has not been approved

by RBI and needs

to be revized

All correct

Ans .

option

Explanation :
no solution

Directions (31-35) : Rearrange the following six sentences. (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph: then answer the questions given below them.
(A) A few minutes later he was hauled back on hoard the ship, on the captain’s orders.
(B) One of the crew began to complain and moan about the situation and no one could silence him.
(C) Marvelling at the change, the passengers asked for an explanation, to which the captain replied, ‘We never appreciate how well off we are in a situation until we fall into a worse one”.
(D) During a voyage a great storm arose.
(E) In exasperation the captain ordered him to be thrown overboard.
(F) To everyone’s surprise, the man immediately went back to his post and silently began to work.

Q.31

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

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.32

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

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q33

Which of the following should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence after rearrangement ?

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.34

Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after re – arrangement ?

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.35

Which of the following should he the FIFTH sentence alter rearrangement ?

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Directions (36 – 40) : Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below should replace the phrase given in Underline in the following sentence to make the sentence meaningful and grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and 00 correction is required. mark (5) as the answer.

Q.36

Ensure we have the necessary clearance is the responsibility of the legal department.

Ensuring we have

To ensure having

We have been ensured

Ensuring us having

No correction required

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.37

They have decided to go ahead and implement which was discussed at last month’s conference in Chennai.

what we had discussed

whatever discussion

that being discussed

which has been discussed

No correction required

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.38

To reduce costs, we should replace our current system by much efficient one.

through more efficient

efficiently by

with a more efficient

for better efficiency

No correction required

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.39

Staff in the district offices can easily monitor whether the payments are being made in time.

easily be monitored

monitor easier whether

easy to monitor that

monitoreasily

No correction required

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.40

Most of the managers whom involved in the deal had previously worked for multinational banks.

whose involved

involvement with

involving whom

involved in

No correction required

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Directions (41 — 50) : In the following passage there are blanks. each of which has been numbered.
These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words are suggested one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
One rainy day While driving me home from school my father stopped to offer a frail old man a lift. Though he was headed in the opposite (41). my father insisted. By the time we (42) home it was late and 1 was tired and (43) with my father. That night, my father (44) me a bedtime story as usual — A (45) Em peror was once asked “Sire, while you (46) rich and powerful. your teacher doesn‘t even (47) a piece of land yet you visit him. (48) don’t you summon him to court ’9“ The Emperor (49) and said. “You are mistaken, my teacher is (50) than 1 am. My land can be lost in a war but he possesses knowledge which can never be stolen.“ “The old man was my teacher” my father coneluded. I have never forgotten the lesson my father ‘taught‘ me that day.

Q.41

route

manner

direction

side

way

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.42

left

arrived

return

gone

reach

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.43

complained

annoying

hungry

upset

worried

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.44

taught

described

told

reads

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.45

greedy

honest

foolish

mighty

cruel

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.46

are

being

were

seem

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.47

own

earn

acquire

posse,sed

has

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.48

however

but

instead

when

why

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.49

shouted

silent

thinks

smiled

prayed

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

Q.50

powerful

wise

wealthy

stronger

richer

Ans .

Explanation :
no solution

NUMERICAL ABILITY

Directions (1-20) : What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions ‘?

Q.1

( 9 / 13 ) / ( 162 / 325 ) = ?

95/18

43/18

24/17

25/18

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
(9/13)*(325/162)=25/18

Q.2

566.91 + 551.34 + 114.98 = ?

1233.23

1222.33

1223.45

1235.88

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
566.91 + 551.34 + 114.98 =1233.23

Q.3

24 × 22 = ? ÷ 8

4242

4422

4224

4222

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
? / 8 = 24 * 22
? = 24 * 22 * 8 = 4224

Q.4

( 3 / 4 ) of ( 1 / 2 ) of ( 2 / 5 ) of 5020 = ?

758

752

757

753

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
5020 * ( 2 / 5 ) * ( 1 / 2 ) * ( 3 / 4 ) = 754

Q.5

122 × 252 – 12234 = ?

18150

18510

18520

18501

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
? = 122 * 252 - 12234
= 30744 - 12234 = 18510

Q.6

18.2% of 890 = ?

168.91

163.98

165.91

161.98

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
[ ( 890 * 18.2 ) / 100 ] = 161.98

Q.7

45% of 816 – 23% of ? = 240.7

525

540

550

560

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
[ ( 816 * 45 ) / 100 ] - [ ( ? * 23 ) / 100 ] = 240.7
367.2 - [ ( ? * 23 ) / 100 ] = 240.7
[ ( ? * 23 ) / 100 ] = 367.2 - 240.7
[ ( ? * 23 ) / 100 ] = 126.5
? = [ ( 126.5 * 100 ) / 23 ] = 550

Q.8

? × √144 = 311 x 24

622

624

633

631

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
? * 12 = 311 * 24
? = [ ( 311 * 24 ) / 12 ] = 622

Q.9

(26.3 ×12 × 20) ÷3+ 125 =?

2229

2292

2223

2227

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
? = [ ( 26.3 * 12 * 20 ) / 3 ] + 125
= 2104 + 125 = 2229

Q.10

5670 ÷ (28 × 13.5) = ?

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
[ ( 5670 ) / ( 28 * 13.5 )] = 15

Q.11

22% of ? + 166.64 = 340

782

786

784

792

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
[ ( ? * 22 ) / 100 ] = 340 - 166.64
[ ( ? * 22 ) / 100 ] = 173.36
? = [ ( 173.36 * 100 ) / 22 ] = 788

Q.12

84 + 12 ÷ 0.8 = ?

7.75

9.85

8.75

10.15

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
? = [ ( 84 ) / ( 12 * 0.8 ) ] = 8.75

Q.13

(16)³ x 4³ ÷ 1024 = (4)^?

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
(4²)³ x 4³ ÷ 4⁵ = 4^?
4^6+3-5 = 4^?
4⁴ = 4^?
? = 4

Q.14

12.5 × 3.2 × 8.8 = ?

358

355

354

356

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
? = 12.5 * 3.2 * 8.8 = 352

Q.15

√1764 + 22 = √?

4096

√64

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
√? = √1764 + 22
√? = 42 + 22
√? = 64
? = 64 * 64 = 4096

Q.16

7777 ÷ 35 = ?

242.2

225.2

228.2

222.2

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
? = 7777 / 35 = 222.2

Q.17

5220 ÷ ? × 15 = 2175

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
5220 / ? * 15 = 2175
2175 * ? = 5220 * 15
? = [ ( 5220 * 15 ) / 2175 ] = 36

Q.18

54671 – 14456 – 33466 = ?

6794

6745

6748

6744

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
? = 54671 – 14456 – 33466 = 54671 - 47922 = 6749

Q.19

18% of 680 – ? = 68.7

51.3

53.7

55.4

57.2

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
[ ( 680 * 18 ) / 100 ] - ? = 68.7
122.4 - ? = 68.7
? = 122.4 - 68.7 = 53.7

Q.20

25631 + 1442 – 3229 = ? × 50

467.88

479.44

473.33

474.55

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
25631 + 1442 - 3229 = ? * 50
23844 = ? * 50
? = 23844 / 50 = 476.88

Directions (21-25) : Find out the approximate value which should replace the question mark (?) in the following questions. (You are not expected to find out the exact value)

Q.21

95^3.7 ÷ 95^0.9989 = 95^?

1.9

2.99

3.6

2.7

Ans .

Explanation :
95^? = 95^3.7 / 95^1.0
95^? = 95^3.7-1 = 95^2.7
? = 2.7

Q.22

√1000 + ( 3.001 / 4.987 ) of 1891.992 = ?

2500

1230

1640

1525

2130

Ans .

Explanation :
? =√1000 + ( 3 / 5 ) * 1892
? = 100 + 1135.2 = 1235.2 = 1230

Q.23

0.0004 ÷ 0.0001 × 36.000009 = ?

0.10

1.45

145

14.5

1450

Ans .

Explanation :
? = ( 0.0004 / 0.0001 ) * 36 = 4 * 36
? = 144 = 145

Q.24

137% of 12345 = ?

17000

15000

1500

14300

900

Ans .

Explanation :
? = [ ( 140 * 12300 ) / 100 ] = 17220 = 17000

Q.25

3739 ÷ 164 × 27 = ?

105400

4000

8200

690

6300

Ans .

Explanation :
? = 3739 + 160 * 30
? = 3739 + 4800 = 8539 = 8200

Q.26

The average of four consecutive even numbers P. Q. R and S respectivelv is 55. What is the product of Q and S ?

3123

3135

3132

3125

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 = 55 * 4
4x + 12 = 220
4x = 220 - 12
4x = 208
x = 208 / 4 = 52
Therefore, P = 52 , Q = 54 , R = 56 and S = 58
Therefore, Q * S = 54 * 58 = 3132

Q.27

The cost of 5 sharpeners and 14 pencils is Z 56. What would be the cost of 15 sharpeners and 42 pencils ?

112

224

186

164

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
Let the cost of 1 sharpner be Rs.x and that of pencil be Rs.y
5x + 14y = 56
Multiplying both side by 3
15x + 42y = 56*3
= Rs.168

Q.28

12 women alone can complete a piece of work in 5 days, whereas 3 women and 9 children together can complete the same piece of work in 10 days. in how many days can 36 children complete the same piece of work ?

10 days

2 days

5 days

8 days

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
60 women will do work in 1 day .
30 women and 90 children together will do work in 1 day .
60W = 30W + 90C
30W = 90C
1W = 3C
3W + 9C = 18C
M₁ D₁ = M₂ D₂
18 * 10 = 365 * D₂
D₂ = 18 * 10 / 36 = 5 Days

Q.29

What is the least number that can be added to 3500 to make it a perfect square ?

200

169

100

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
59 * 91 = 3481
60 * 60 = 3600
Therefore, required number
= 3600 - 3500 = 100

Q.30

The sum of 35% of a number and 12% of the same number is 3055. What is the 72% of that number ?

4685

4680

4675

4670

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
Let the number be x. Therefore, ( 35 + 12 )% of x = 3055
x * 47 / 100 = 3055
x = 3055 * 100 / 47 = 6500
Therefore, 72% of 6500 = 6500 * 72 / 100
= 4680

Q.31

What would be the compound interest obtained on an amount of z 8,800 at the rate of 16 p.c.p.a. after 2 years ?

3,041.25

3,014.28

3,044.69

3,041.28

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.32

Find the average of the following set of scores : 34, 89, 37, 144, 78, 240, 128, 98

106

108

104

102

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
Required average
= ( 34 + 89 + 37 + 144 + 78 + 240 + 128 + 98 ) / 8
848 / 8 = 106

Q.33

if the fractions 4/9 , 7/12 , 3/7 , 12/17 and 1\2 are arranged in descending order of their values. which one will he the third

7/12

3/7

4/9

1/2

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.34

Sunil sold an antique flower vase to Vinay at 12% more than the cost price. If Vinay paid 17,696 for the vase what was its original cost price ?

15,500

15,820

15,800

15,520

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
Cost price = 100 / ( 100 + 12 ) * 17696
100 / 112 * 17696 = Rs.15800

Q.35

The average age of Nitika and Kruti is 21 years. The ratio of their ages is 4 : 3 respectively. What is Kruti’s present age ?

18 years

24 years

26 years

16 years

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.36

A carbon copy centre requires 18 bundles of paper for 5 days. How many bundles will it require for 65 days ?

233

236

238

234

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
Since, 5 days = 18 bundles
Therefore, 65 Days
= 18 / 5 * 65 = 234 bundles

Q.37

A truck covers a distance of 420 km in a certain amount of time at the speed of 70 kmph. What is the average speed of the hike that travels a distance of 36 kni less than the truck in the same time ?

62 kmph

64 kmph

66 kmph

68 krnph

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.38

What is the area of the circle whose circumference is 264 cm?

5544 sq.cm

5454 sq.cm

5540 sq.cm

5548 sq.cm

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
2πr = 264
2 * 22 / 7 * r = 264
r = 264*7 / 22*2 = 42 cm
Therefore, Area of circle = πr²
22 / 7 * 42 * 42 = 5544 sq.cm

Q.39

Kiran sold an item for 28,160 and Incurred a loss of 15°4). At what price should she have sold the item to have Oiled a profit of 25% ?

12,200

12,300

13,000

Cannot he determined

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.40

What will come in place el both the question marks (?) in thelollowing question ? (?)^1.3 / 45 = 75 / (?)^1.7

-15

-25

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
(?)^1.3 / 45 = 75 / (?)^1.7
(?)^1.3(?)^1.7 = 75 * 45
(?)^1.7+1.3 = 45 * 75
(?)³ = 5 * 3 * 3 * 5 * 5 * 3
(?)³ = 3³ * 5³
? = 3 * 5 = 15

Q.41

There are 360 students in a class out of which 35% are day scholars. How many clay scholars are there in the class ‘?

128

122

124

1215

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
Number of days scholars in the class
360 * 35 / 100 = 126

Q.42

In an examination it is required to get 55% of the aggregate marks to pass. A student got 340 and was declared failed by 5% marks. What are the maximum aggregate marks a student can get ?

650

660

680

Cannot be determined

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
If the total maximum marks be x .
then 50 % of x = 340
x * 1/2 = 340
x = 680

Directions (43 – 45) : What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series ?

Q.43

9 41 57 65 69 ?

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.44

7 10 16 25 37

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.45

430 422 395 331

208

210

209

206

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
The pattern of the number series is :
430 - 2³ = 430 - 8 = 422
422 - 3³ = 422 - 27 = 395
395 - 4³ = 395 - 64 = 331
331 - 5³ = 331 - 125 = 206

Directions (46 – 50) : In each of these questions an equation is given with a question mark (?) in place of the correct figure on the right hand side which satisfies the equality. Based on the values on the left hand side and the symbol of equality given, you have to decide which of the following figures will satisfy the equality and thus come in place of the question mark.

Q.46

-[ ( √225 - √144 ) * ( -1.5 ) ]

4.5

-4.5

5.4

-5.4

4.8

Ans .

Explanation :
L.H.S = -[15-12]*-1.5
= 3 * 1.5 = 4.5

Q.47

[(50 – 6² ) × 5] > ?

√4761

√5041

±70

70.5

Ans .

Explanation :
L.H.S = [ 50 - 36 ] * 5
= 14 * 5 = 70 > √4761

Q.48

– [(35 ÷ 140) × 3.5) < ?

-0.991

-0.879

-0.875

-0.975

-0.587

Ans .

Explanation :
L.H.S = -[ ( 35 / 140 ) * 35 ]
= -0.875 < -0.587

Q.49

[175-(52 – 72)] ≥ ?

+195

-195

195

196

√195

Ans .

Explanation :
L.H.S = 175 - [ 52 - 72 ]
= 175 - 20
= 195 >= +195

Q.50

± [(35 ÷ 2) – (43.5 ÷ 3)] ≤ ?

-3

√9

3²

± 3

Ans .

Explanation :
= ±(17.5 - 14.5) = ±3 <= √9

REASONING

Q.1

In a certain code language ‘they have come back’ is written as ‘na ja sa da’ and ‘they have gone there’ is written as ‘da ka pa na’, How is ‘come’ written in that code language ?

sa or ja

Data inadequate

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.2

How many meaningful English words can be made with the letters IFEL using each letter only once in each word ?

none

one

two

three

More than three

Ans .

Explanation :
Meaningfull Words = LIFE
FILE

Q.3

Each consonant in the word TIRADES is replaced by the previous letter in the English alphabet and each vowel is replaced by the next letter in the English alphabet and the new letters are rearranged alphabetically. Which of the following will be the fourth from the right end ?

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.4

Pointing to a girl, Mihir said “She is the only daughter of my grandfather’s only child”. How is the girl related to Mihir ?

Daughter

Niece

Sister

Data inadequate

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
Mihir's Grandfather's only child means mother or father of mihit . The girl is only daughter of mihir's mother or father. Therefore, the girl is sister of Mihir.

Q.5

In a row of twenty-five children facing South R is sixteenth from the right end and B is eighteenth from the left end. How many children are there between R and B?

Data inadequate

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.6

W walked 40 metres towards West. took a left turn and walked 30 metres. He then took a right turn and walked 20 metres. He again took a right turn and walked 30 metres. How far was he from the starting point ?

70 metres

60 metres

90 metres

Cannot be determined

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.7

How many such pairs of letters are there in the word POSITIVE each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?

none

one

Two

Three

More than three

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.8

In a certain code GATE is written as 5*3S and TOUR is written as 32§% Now is URGE written in that code ?

3%5$

$%§5

§%3$

§%5$

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.9

If it is possible to form only one such number with the third, the sixth and the seventh digits of the number 7394261 which is the perfect square of a two digit odd number, which of the following will be the first digit of that twoAigit odd number ?

No such number can be formed

More than one such number can be formed

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.10

Now many such pairs of digits are there in the number 539816 each of which has as many digits between them in the number as when the digits are arranged in descending order within the number ?

None

One

Two

Three

More than Three

Ans .

Explanation :

Directions (11 – 15) : Study the following arrangement carefully arid answer the questions given below :
H 9 3 P $ K E % 4 F R 1 U @ W G 2 M 1 5 B Q Z 6 © * N § 6 8 V J

Q.11

If all the symbols and numbers are dropped from the above arrangement, which of the following will be the fourteenth from the right end?

None of These

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.12

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the follow ing series based on the above arrangement ? PK% RUW M5Q ?

©N8

©N§

6*§

6*8

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.13

How many such numbers are there in the above arrangement each of which is immediately preceded by a letter and immediately followed by a symbol ?

None

One

Two

Three

More than Three

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.14

Which of the following is the seventh to the left of the twentieth from the left end of the above arrangement ?

None of These

Ans .

Explanation :
7^th to the left of the 20^th from the left end means 13^th from the left i.e., U.

Q.15

How many such consonants are there in the above arrangement each of which is immediately fol lowed by a number but not immediately preceded by a number’?

None

One

Two

Three

More than Three

Ans .

Explanation :

Directions (16 – 20) : In each of the questions below are given three statements followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and Ill. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from 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.

Q.16

Statements
Some carrots are brinjals.
Some brinjals are apples.
All apples are bananas.
Conclusions :
1. Some apples are carrots.
II. Some bananas are brinjals.
III. Some bananas are carrots,

Only I follows

Only II follows

Only III follows

Only either II or III follows

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.17

Statements :
All keys are locks.
All locks are bangles.
All bangles are cars.
Conclusions :
1. Some cars are locks.
II. Some bangles are keys.
III. Some ears are keys.

Only I follows

Only I and 11 follow

Only 1 and III follow

Only II and III follow

All I. Il and III follow

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.18

Statements :
All fruits are leaves.
Some leaves are trees.
No tree is house.
Conclusions :
1. Some houses are fruits.
II. Some trees are fruits.
III. No house is fruit.

Only 1 follows

Only II follows

Only III follows

Only either I or III follows

None follows

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.19

Statements :
All tables are rnimbors.
Some mirrors are chairs.
All chairs are glasses.
Conclusions :
1. Sonic glasses are mirrors.
II. Some chairs are tables.
III. Some mirrors are tables.

Only 1 and 11 follow

Only 11 and III follow

Only f and III follow

All I, 11 and III follpw

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.20

Statements :
All calculators are boxes.
All boxes are taps.
Some taps are machines.
Conclusions :
I. Some machines are boxes.
II. Some taps are calculators.
III. Some boxes are calculators.

Only I and II follow

Only 1 and HI follow

Only II and III follow

A111, II and III follow

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Directions (21— 25) : Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions :
A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.
Input : 96 gain 63 forest 38 78 deep house
Step 1 : deep 96 gain 63 forest 38 78 house
Step II : deep 38 96 gain 63 forest 78 house
Step III : deep 38 forest gain 96 63 78 house
Step IV : deep 38 forest 63 gain 96 78 house
Step V : deep 38 forest 63 gain 78 96 house
Step VI : deep 38 forest 63 gain 78 house 96
and Step VI is the last step of the rearrangement of the above input.
As per the rules followed in the above steps, find out in each of the following questions the appropriate step for the given input

Q.21

Input : train 59 47 25 over burden 63 sky
Which of the following steps will be the last but one ?

VII

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.22

Input : service 46 58 96 over there desk 15 Which of the following will he step VI ?

desk 15 over service 46 58 96 there

desk 15 over 46 service there 58 96

desk 15 over 46 service 58 there 96

desk 15 over 46 service 58. 96 there

There will be no such step

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.23

Step II of an input is :
below 12 93 house floor 69 57 task
Which of the following will definitely be the input ?

93 house 69 57 below task floor 12

93 house below 69 57 task floor 12

93 house floor 69 57 task below 12

Cannot be determined

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
It is not possible to determine the input from any given step .

Q.24

Step III of an input is :
art 24 day 83 71 54 star power Which of the following steps will be the last ?

VIII

VII

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.25

Step II of an input is ;
cold 17 wave 69 never desk 52 43
How many more steps will be required to complete the rearrangement ?

Six

Five

Four

Three

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Directions (26— 30) : Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
P, Q, R, S. T. U, V and W are sitting around a circle facing at the centre. T is second to the left of P and third to the right of V. S is second to the right of W who is to the immediate right of T. Q is third to the right of U.

Q.26

In which of the following pairs is the third person sitting in between the first and the second persons ?

USP

VRU

TQW

WPS

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.27

Who is to the immediate left of T?

Data inedaquate

None of These

Ans .

Explanation :
Q is to immediate left to T

Q.28

Who is sceond to the right of P ?

Data inadequate

Ans .

Explanation :
U is the second to the right of P

Q.29

What is R’s position with respest to W ?

third to the left

fourth to the left

six to the right

fifth to the left

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
R is third to the lewft of W

Q.30

Who is fourth to the left of R ?

None of These

Ans .

Explanation :
P is forth to do - lull of R

Directions (31 – 35) : In the following questions, the symbols *, §, %, @ and © used with the following meaning as illustrated below
‘P % Q’ means ‘P is not smaller than Q’.
‘P © Q’ means ‘P is neither smaller than nor equal to Q’.
‘P * Q’ means ‘P is neither great er than nor equal to Q’.
‘P § Q’ means ‘P is not greater than Q’.
‘P @ Q’ means ‘P is neither greater than nor smaller than Q’.
Now In each of the following questions assuming the given statements to he true.
find which of the three conclusions I, II and Ill given below them is/are definitely true and given your answer accordingly.

Q.31

Only I and II are true

Only II and III are true

Only I and III are true

All I, II and III are true

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.32

None is true

Only I is true

Only II is true

Only III is true

Only II and III are true

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.33

None is true

Only I is true

Only II is true

Only III is true

Only I and III are true

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.34

Statements :
V % H, H @ F, F § E
Conclusions :
I. F @ V
II. F * V
III. E % H

Only either I or II is true

Only III is true

Only I and II are true

All 1, 11 and III are true

Only either 1 or 11 and 111 are . true

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.35

None is true

Only! is true

Only II is true

Only Ill is true

Only I and II are true

Ans .

Explanation :

Directions (36 – 40) : In each question below is given a group of letters followed by four combinations of digits/symbols numbered (1), (2), (3) and (4). You have to find out which of the combinations correctly represents the group of letters based on the following coding system and the conditions that follow arid mark the number of that combination as your answer. If none of the combinations correctly repreients the group of letters, marks (5) i.e. ‘None of these’ as your answer.
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Conditions (I) If1the first letter is a vowel and the last letter is a consonant both are to be coded as *. (ii) If the first letter Is a consonant and the last letter is a vowel their codes are to be interchanged. (iii) If both the first and the last letters are vowels both are to be coded as the first letter.

Q.36

IFNVDE

26%#92

46%#92

46%#94

*6%#9*

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.37

KEIMPD

9423$1

1423$9

9423$9

1423$1

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.38

UBTIZN

76©25%

%§©257

*§©25*

7§©257

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.39

BAEFNP

§@46%§

$@46%§

*@46%*

$@446%$

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.40

RKPZFI

819562

819568

219562

219568

None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Directions (41-50) : In each of the questions given below which one of the five answer figures on the right should come after the problem figures on the left, if the sequence were continued ?

Q.41

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE EXAM, 27-11-2011

Ans .

Explanation :
In each subsequent figure the shaded part of the square moves one step in clockwise direction and the two lower designs move upward and two new designs appear at the left and the right. corners.

Q.42

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE EXAM, 27-11-2011

Ans .

Explanation :
In the subsequent figures a new design appears respectively at the first. second, third, fourth and fifth position from the left and the rightmost design moves to the leftmost position in each subsequent figure.

Q.43

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE EXAM, 27-11-2011

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.44

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE EXAM, 27-11-2011

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.45

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE EXAM, 27-11-2011

Ans .

Explanation :
The two solitary designs rotate through 900 clockwise in each subsequent figure and move one step in anticlockwise direction after every two figures. The main design rotates through 180° and 90° clockwise alternately.

Q.46

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE EXAM, 27-11-2011

Ans .

Explanation :
In the subsequent figures the triangle descends or ascends diagonally after being inverted, a new design appears at the entral position, the star moves one-half and one step in anticlockwise alternately while the fourth design moves one-half step in anticlockwise direction and it is replaced with a new design in each subsequent figure.

Q.47

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE EXAM, 27-11-2011

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.48

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE EXAM, 27-11-2011

Ans .

Explanation :
From Problem Figure ( 1) to (2) the central design is replaced with a new design, the middle left design disappears and the other three designs move in a triangular path in anticlockwise direction. Similar changes occur from Problem Figure (3) to (4) and from Problem Figure (5) to Answer Figure.

Q.49

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE EXAM, 27-11-2011

Ans .

Explanation :
The single arrow moves one step in clockwise direction in each subsequent figure, the bigger arrow of composite figure rotates through 45′ clockwise after every two figures while the smaller arrow rotates through 450 anticlockwise and 90° anticlockwise after every two figures,

Q.50

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE EXAM, 27-11-2011

Ans .

Explanation :

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