IBPS BANK CLERK CWE (Prelim Exam)

Directions (1-10): In the following questions, read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Select the part with the error as your answer. If there is no error, select `No error' as your answer. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.

Q.1

1.A study reveals that sometimes

2.Conventional lenders keeping extending

3.Credit but recoup their

4.Costs in other ways.

5.No error

Ans .

Q.2

1.He had a fall

2.for the pavement as

3.he slipped on a banana

4.skin lying around

5.No error

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.3

1.The collapse of this

2.ideology was hardened because

3.brave people were ready

4.to challenge the propaganda.

5.No error

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.4

1. Our company has decided to

2. sell its software decision, as it

3. has not been made profits

4. during the last three years.

5. No error

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.5

1. Several years of experience

2. 1 in these field made

3. him the best suited

4. person for the job.

5. No error

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.6

1. The first corporate bonds

2. from the private sector to made

3. be sold with negative yields

4. were issued in Europe. job.

5. No error

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.7

1. The new smartphone

2. is not only water-proof, made

3. but also operattional on

4. a comparative low power. job.

5. No error

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.8

1. Germany is a country

2. where both education and made

3. healthcare are being providing free of

4. cost to all the citizens.

5. No error

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.9

1. The prisoners, who had

2. broken out ofjail yesterday made

3. evening were caught by

4. the police afternoon today.

5. No error

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.10

1. They have been trying

2. hard for many days made

3. to convincing their superior

4. about the action plan.

5. No error

Ans .

Explanation :

Directions (11-20): Read the following story carefully and answer the questions given. Certain words/ phrases have been given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Once upon a time, there lived a king. He was a very kind man and he looked after the welfare of his people. He saw to it that all the people in his kingdom were happy. The king had a very able Prime Minister. He consulted the Prime Minister on all administrative matters. As years went by, the Prime Minister became old and the king began to search for another one.
After a long search, the king, at last, entrusted the old Prime Minister with the task of finding a capable man to take his place. The Prime Minister issued a proclamation and called a meeting of all the pundits in the kingdom. He then selected the four most learned pundits. The Prime Minister wanted to choose the best of the four Pundits as the new Prime Minister. He, therefore, decided to put them through a test. He asked each of the four pundits to sit in a separate room. Each room had two doors. The Prime Minister then went to teach pundit and said, "The room has two doors." I will close both the doors and latch them, but I will lock one door from inside and the other door from outside without using a key, you should open the door from inside and come out. The pundit who succeeds in coming out first will be made the Prime Minister.
Out of the four pundits, three were perplexed. Each of them thought, "How can the lock be opened without the key? If it cannot be opened, 1 will not be able to open the door and go out. "Thinking thus, the three pundits spent the whole night studying their books in order to find a solution to the problem. But unfortunately, none of them found one. The fourth pundit, however, had a deep sense of reasoning. He had a rational and an analytical mind. He pondered over the problem for a long time. "There is no way I can open the lock without the key. Therefore, I think, there is some trick in the lock itself. Let me check the latch and the lock," he thought. Thinking thus, the fourth pundit went to the door. He examined the lock and the lash minutely.
Suddenly, he realised that the door was on the latch! The door was closed but not latched. The lock simply hung from the latch. The pundit quickly opened the door and came out of the room. He then presented himself before the Prime Minister. The old Prime Minister heartily welcomed the pundit and honoured him. The king appointed the pundit as the new Prime Minister.

Q.11

Which of the following is most nearly the opposite in meaning as the word 'ABLE' as used in the story?

1. Incompetent

2.shy

3.popular

4.aggressive

5.None of these

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.12

Which of the following is most similarly the same in meaning to the word 'PERPLEXED' as used in the passage?

1. annoyed

2. ecstatic

3. relaxed

4. certain

5. puzzled

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.13

Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning to the word RATIONAL as used in the story?

1. graduate

2. literate

3. logical

4. aged

5. inept

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.14

Which of the following is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning as the word 'HONOURED' as used in the story?

1. remembered

2. denied

3. cracked

4. devoid

5. garlanded

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.15

Which of the following is/are NOT TRUE in the context of the story?
(A) The king was fond of the old Prime Minister. (B) The king was sensitive towards the needs of his people. (C) The old Prime Minister was jealous of the king's position.

1. only A

2. only B

3. both A and B

4. only C

5. All the options are true

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.16

As mentioned in the story, how much time did the three pundits take to come up with a solution to the problem?

1. The whole day

2. More than two days as they consulted their friends

3. Two hours

4. Three hours

5. They could not find the solution

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.17

As mentioned in the story, how much time did the three pundits take to come up with a solution to the problem?

1. The whole day

2. More than two days as they consulted their friends

3. Two hours

4. Three hours

5. They could not find the solution

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.18

As mentioned in the stow, the old Prime Minister played a trick on the four pundits as____.
(A) it was his habit.
(B) he wanted to identify the wisest of them all.
(C) he was taking revenge on them.

1. only A

2. only A and B

3. only B

4. only C

5. both A and C

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.19

Which of the following can be a suitable title for the story?

1. The Arrogant Prime Minister

2. The Haunted Palace

3. The Witty Pundits

4. The Wise Successor

5. Choose Your King

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.20

Which of the following correctly explains the meaning of the phrase, 'pondered over' as used in the story?

1. Disregarded

2. Twisted

3. Contemplated

4. Disregarded

5. Pushed

Ans .

Explanation :

Directions (21-30): In the given passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Against each, five words/ group of words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word/group of words in each case.

The old man was sitting under a tree. 'Sit!' his voice rang out. "Close your eyes and listen- the story will serve you well." There was once a king who was so generous that his minister (21)soon there would be no money left in the treasury to run the kingdom or pay salaries. He tried (22) to the king about managing his finances better but to no avail. One day, the minister felt that he had (23). He left the kingdom in the middle of the night and set off on a long pilgrimage. (24) he reached a small village by the sea where he decided to stay for a while. The (25) he took a walk along the seashore when he saw something unusual. As the sun rose a small island (26) through the waves. The trees were crusted with gold a.nd the branches shine with sparkling jewels. (27), the minister stood still, then waded out to sea and swam towards the island. The children there asked him, 'Will you be our king sir?"(28), I cannot', he replied. "Oh well", said the children. 'Take these gems with you. Thank you for coming.' The minister gathered up the gems and returned to land where he (29) the king. The island sank below the waves. The minister then returned to the palace where the king asked him what he had been doing.' The minister told him all that he had experienced and (30) to the seashore where they saw the island. The king swam out to the island, accepted the children's offer while the minister stood on the seashore waiting for years, for the king to reappear.

Q.21

1. realising

2. growing anxious

3. certain that

4. worried that

5. assured that

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.22

1. to counsel

2. to talk

3. cautioning

4. to advise

5. in vain

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.23

1. not appreciated

2. been ill

3. had enough

4. decided

5. been fed up

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.24

1. Finally

2. After

3. When

4. He thought

5. On his way to

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.25

1. last night

2. day before

3. further

4. surprise when

5. next morning

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.26

1. sinking

2. seen

3. was emerging

4. rising

5. was

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.27

1. Happily

2. Slowly

3. Though

4. In awe of

5. Wonderstruck

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.28

1. Unless

2. Yes

3. Whom

4. No

5. Since

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.29

1. reminded

2. immediately thought of

3. loyal servant

4. wondered

5. wondered

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.30

1. distracted the king

2. showing him

3. arriving

4. kidnapped the king

5. led the king

Ans .

Explanation :

QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
Directions (1-5): What will come in place of question mark (?) In the given questions?

Q.1

348.78 + ? = 145.85 + 431.15

1. 216.32

2. 245.32

3. 196.22

4. 276.42

5. 228.22

Ans .

Explanation :
348.78 + ? = 145.85 + 431.15 ⇒ 348.78 + ? = 577 ⇒ ? = 577 - 348.78 = 228.22

Q.2

? % of 640 - 120 = 2 ³

1. 22.5

2. 20

3. 25

4. 30

5. 15

Ans .

Explanation :
? x 640 - 120 = 2 ³ = 8
100
? x 64 = 120 + 8 = 128
10
? x 128 x 10 = 20
64

Q.3

450 x 30 ÷ 20 = ?

1. 720

2. 700

3. 625

4. 650

5. 675

Ans .

Explanation :
?=450x30 : 20
450 x 30 = 675
20

Q.4

80% of 300 = (? - 30) x 8

1. 50

2. 70

3. 60

4. 80

5. 90

Ans .

Explanation :
80 x 300 = (? - 30) x 8
100
80 x 3= (? - 30 ) x 8
? - 30 = 80 x 3 = 30
8
? = 30 + 30 = 60

Q.5

(645 ÷ 5 + 240 ÷ 4) + ? = 31.5

1. 4

2. 3

3. 6

4. 2

5. 9

Ans .

Explanation :
(645 ÷ 5 + 240 ÷ 4) ÷ ? = 31.5
( 645 + 240 ) :? = 31.5
    5        4
(129 + 60): ? = 31.5
189 = 31.5
  ?
31.5 x ? = 189
? = 189 = 6
      31.5

Q.6

2.5 x 3.4 - 8.5 + 17 = ? x 2 ²

1. 7

2. 6

3. 5

4. 2

5. 4

Ans .

Explanation :
2.5 x 3.4 – 8.5 ÷ 17 = ? x 2 ²
8.5 – 0.5 = ? x 4
8 = ? x 4
? = 8 = 2
4

Q.7

√1080 + 36 x 6 = 18 + ?

1. 20

2. 18

3. 12

4. 16

5. 14

Ans .

Explanation :
√1080 + 36 x 6 = 18 + ?
√1080 + 216 = 18 + ?
√1296 = 18 + ?
36 = 18 + ?
? = 36-18 = 18

Q.8

(135 x 18²x) + 36 = 3² x 5

1. 3

2. 5

3. 6

4. 4

5. 2

Ans .

Explanation :
(135 x 182) ÷ 36 = 3^? x 5
135 x 18 x 18 = 3^? x 5
36
135 x 9 = 3^? X 5
3^? = 135 x 9 = 27 x 9 = 3³ x 3²
5
3^? = 3⁵
? = 5

Q.9

(129.05 + 183.45) ÷ 0.5 = 3^?

1. 27

2. 23

3. 21

4. 25

5. 29

Ans .

Explanation :
?² = 129.05 + 183.45
0.5
?² = 312.5 = 625
0.5
? = √625 = 25

Q.10

? x 3.7 = (1.1)² + (0.8)²

1. 1.5

2. 1.2

3. 0.5

4. 0.8

5. 0.3

Ans .

Explanation :
? x 3.7 = (1.1)²+ (0.8)²
? x 3.7 = 1.21 + 0.64
? x 3.7 = 1.85
? = 1.85 = 10.5
3.7

Q.11

240 + ? % of 420 = 555

1. 90

2. 80

3. 60

4. 50

5. 75

Ans .

Explanation :
240 + ? x 420 = 555
            100
? x 42 = 555-240 = 315
            10
? x 42 = 315 x 10
? = 315 x 10 = 75
          42

Q.12

(√784-19) :1.5 = ? : 42

1. 284

2. 260

3. 252

4. 276

5. 234

Ans .

Explanation :
(√784-19) :1.5 = ? : 42
28-19 = ?
1.5 42
9 = ?
1.5 42
6 = ?
42
?= 42 x 6 = 252

Q.13

( 3 . 3 + 1 . 5) x ? = 86
4 8

1. 16

2. 12

3. 8

4. 32

5. 24

Ans .

Explanation :
(3.3 + 1.5)x? = 86
   4        8
( 15 + 13 ) x ? = 86
   4       8
( 30 + 13 ) x ? = 86
  8
43 x ? = 86
8
? = 86 x 8 = 16
         43

Q.14

75 % of (220 x 1.2) = 215 - ?

1. 27

2. 13

3. 21

4. 23

5. 17

Ans .

Explanation :
( 220 x 1.2 ) x 75 = 215 - ?
100
198 = 215 - ?
? = 215 - 198 = 17

Q.15

6. 1 - 3. 1 + 1. 1 x 40
2 4 5

1. 172

2. 178

3. 168

4. 165

5. 175

Ans .

Explanation :

( 13 - 13 + 6 ) x 40
2 4 5
( 130 - 65 + 24 ) x 40
20
89 x 40 = 178
20

Q.16

3 th of one number is equal to 3 th of the second number. If the difference between both the numbers is 105, then what is 50% of the first number?
4 5

1. 270

2. 210

3. 240

4. 180

5. 220

Ans .

Explanation :
let the first number be x and the second number be y. According to the question.
3x = 3y
4       5
x   =    y
4          5
y = 5x
       4
5x - x = 105
4
5x-4x = 105
    4
x = 105
4
x = 105 x 4 = 420
50% of 420 = 420 x 50 = 210
                         100

Q.17

Company ABC has 60% female employees. Out of the total number of female employees, 40% are post-graduates and out of the total number of male employees, 50% are postgraduates. If the number of male post graduate employee is 128 less than female post graduate employees, what is the total number of employees in the company?

1. 3600

2. 3400

3. 3000

4. 3200

5. 3500

Ans .

Explanation :
Let the total number of employees in the company ABC be x.
∴ Number of female employees 60x = 3x
                                                   100     5
Post – graduate female employees = 40 x 3x = 6x
                                                           100   5      25
Number of male employees = 40x   x   2x
                                                100         5
Post-graduate male employees = 2x  50 = x
                                                      5   100   5
According to the question,
6x - x =128
25   5
6x - 5x = 128
     25
x = 128
25
x = 25 x 128 = 3200

Q.18

The simple interest on Rs.3200 for 2 years at the rate of 'X' p.c.p.a. is Rs.832. What would be the simple interest on Rs.4400 for 3 years at the rate of 'x + 3' p.c.p.a.?

1. Rs. 224

2. Rs. 2112

3. Rs. 2024

4. Rs. 2285

5. Rs. 1980

Ans .

Explanation :
Rate = S.I. x 100
      Principal x Time
832 x 100 = 3
  3200 x 2
∴ x = 13° per annum.
Case II, Rate = (13 + 3)% per annum = 16% per annum
S.I. = Principal x Time x Rate
                        100
4400 x 3 x 16 = Rs. 2112
     100

Q.19

The respective ratio between A's age two years ago and B's age eight years hence, is 1 : 2. If A is eight years younger than B, what is B's present age?

1. 28

2. 26

3. 30

4. 20

5. 24

Ans .

Explanation :
Let B’s present age be x years.
∴ A’s present age = (x – 8) years
According to the question
x - 8 - 2 = 1
x + 8 2
2x – 20 = x + 8
2x – x = 20 + 8
x = 28 years

Q.20

A tank has a capacity of 120 litre and has two inlets (taps) A and B. When both the inlets were opened simultaneously for 3 hours, they were able to fill 35 litres water in the tank. If inlet A alone can fill the empty tank completely in 24 hours, how many hours will it take to fill the empty tank when inlet B is opened alone?

1. 16

2. 12

3. 15

4. 18

5. 36

Ans .

Explanation :
Inlet A fills the empty tank in 24 hours.
∴ Quantity of water filled by pipe A in 1 hours
120 = 5 litres
24
Quantity of water filled in the tank by pipes A and B in 3 hours
∴ Quantity of water filled by both pipes in 1 hour
35 litres
3
∴ Quantity of water filled by pipe B in 1 hour
(35-15) litres
    3
20 litres
3
Required Time = 120 hours
                            20
                            3
120 x 3 hours = 18 hours
    20

Directions (21-25): Study the table and answer the given questions.

Q.21

What is the respective ratio between the total number of jackets sold by shop A in May and June together and the total number of jackets sold by shop B in the same months together?

1. 10 : 13

2. 7 : 12

3. 5 : 12

4. 9 : 13

5. 14 : 25

Ans .

Explanation :
Required ratio = (96 + 128) : (186 + 198) = 224 : 384 = 7 : 12

Q.22

What is the difference between the total number of jackets sold by shops C and E together in April and the total number of jackets sold by the same shops together in August?

1. 8

2. 15

3. 16

4. 6

5. 5

Ans .

Explanation :
Required difference = (203 + 132) – ( 255 + 65) = 335 – 320 = 15

Q.23

The number of jackets sold by shop A in April is what per cent of the number of jackets sold by shop D in June?

1. 74 5
13

2. 72 1
13

3. 76 3
13

4. 73 4
13

5. 75 5
13

Ans .

Explanation :
Number of jackets sold by shop A in April = 98
Number of jackets sold by shop D in June = 130
∴ Required per cent
98 x 100 = 980
130 13
75 5 %
13

Q.24

What is the average number of jackets sold by shops C, D and E in July?

1. 146

2. 157

3. 156

4. 147

5. 148

Ans .

Explanation :
Required average
239 + 123 + 76
3
438 = 146
3

Q.25

The number of jackets sold by shop D in May is what per cent of the total number of jackets sold by shops A and B together in August?

1. 36

2. 26

3. 28

4. 42

5. 64

Ans .

Explanation :
Number of jackets sold by shop D in May = 160
Number of jackets sold by shops A and B in
August
114 + 136 = 250
∴ Required per cent
160 x 100 = 64%
250

Q.26

A and B start a business. B invests an amount which is Rs.500 more than A. At the end of six months from the start of the business, A and B double their respective investments. If the annual profit earned was Rs.5200 and A's share from the annual profit was Rs.1600, what was A's initial investment?

Ans .

Explanation :
Let A’s initial investment be Rs. x
∴ B’s initial investment = Rs. (x+500)
Ratio of the equivalent capitals of A and B for 1 month
((x) x 6 + (2x) x 6):((x) + 500) x 6 + ((2x) + 1000) x 6
(x + (2x)) : ((x) + 500 + (2x) + 1000)
3(x) : (3(x) 1500)
Sum of the terms of ratio
= 3x + 3x + 1500 = 6x + 1500
∴ A’s share
Rs. (  3(x)  ) x 5200
    6(x)+1500
3(x) x 5200 = 1600
6(x) + 1500
3(x) x 13 = 4
6(x) + 1500
39(x) = 24(x) + 6000
39(x) – 24(x) = 6000
15(x) = 6000
(x) = 6000 = Rs. 400
          15

Q.27

Cost price of articles A and 13 are Rs. x and Rs. (x + 200) respectively. Articles A and B were sold at loss of 10% and 20% respectively. If the overall loss incurred was Rs. 115, what is the value of 'X'?

1. Rs.200

2. Rs.240

3. Rs.275

4. Rs.225

5. Rs.250

Ans .

Explanation :
Overall loss = Rs.115
According to the question,
(x) x 10 + ((x) + 200) x 20 = 115
100                              100
(x) + (x) + 200 = 115
10     5 (x) + 2(x) + 400 = 115
    10
3(x) + 400 = 1150
3(x) = 1150 - 400 = 750
(x) = 750 = Rs. 250
          3

Q.28

A boat can travel 7.6 km downstream 24 minutes. It can travel 7.8 km upstream in 36 minutes. What is the speed of the water current? (in km/hr)

1. 3.5

2. 2.5

3. 3

4. 2

5. 1.5

Ans .

Explanation :
Rate downstream of boat
Distance
  Time
7.6km
24minutes
(7.6 x 60)kmph
    24
19 kmph
Rate upstream of boat
(7.8 x 60)kmph
    36
13 kmph
∴ Speed of current
1 (19-13) kmph
2
3 kmph

Q.29

Shiv spends 60% of his monthly salary on various household expenses. The remaining monthly salary, he keeps in PPF and invests in LIC in the respective ratio of 2 : 3. If the difference between the amount he keeps in PPF and that he invests in LIC is Rs.1600, what is Shiv's monthly salary?

1. Rs.30000

2. Rs.18000

3. Rs.24000

4. Rs.20000

5. None of these

Ans .

Explanation :
Let shiv’s monthly salary be Rs.x.
Remaining Salary = Rs. 40 x
                                        100
Rs. 2x
     5
PPF : LIC = 2 : 3
∴ Investment in PPF
Rs. 2x x 2
       5    5
Rs. 4x
      25
Investment in LIC
Rs. 2x x 3
       5     5
Rs. 6x
      25
According to the question
6x - 4x = 1600
25      25
2x = 1600
25
x = 1600 x 25 = Rs. 20000
             2

Directions (30-34) : What will come in place of question mark (?) in the given question?

Q.30

3 10 18 28 41 ?

1. 58

2. 62

3. 56

4. 54

5. 60

Ans .

Explanation :
The pattern is : 3 + 7 = 10
10 + 8 (= 7 + 1) = 18
18 + 10 ( = 8 + 2 ) = 28
28 + 13 (= 10 + 3) = 41
41 + 17 ( = 13 + 4) = 58

Q.31

7 7 10 18 33 ?

1. 65

2. 55

3. 57

4. 69

5. 67

Ans .

Explanation :
The pattern is :
7 + 0 x 2 = 7 + 0 = 7
7 + 1 x 3 = 7 + 3 = 10
10 + 2 x 4 = 10 + 8 = 18
18 + 3 x 5 = 18 + 15 = 33
33 + 4 x 6 = 33 + 24 = 57

Q.32

7 16 11 20 15 ?

1. 28

2. 24

3. 36

4. 22

5. 32

Ans .

Explanation :
The pattern is :
7 + 9 = 16
16 - 5 = 11
11 + 9 = 20
20 - 5 = 15
15 + 9 = 24

Q.33

14 13 24 69 ? 1355

1. 264

2. 284

3. 276

4. 272

5. 268

Ans .

Explanation :
The pattern is : 14 x 1 - 1 = 14 - 1 = 13
13 x 2 - 1 = 26 - 2 = 24
24 x 3 - 3 = 72- 3 = 69
69 x 4 - 4 = 276 - 4 = 272
272 x 5 - 5 = 1360 - 5 = 1355

Q.34

7 15 79 295 ? 1807

1. 815

2. 823

3. 807

4. 829

5. 795

Ans .

Explanation :
The pattern is :
7 + 2³ = 7 + 8 = 5
15 +4³ = 15 + 64 = 79
79 + 6³ = 79 + 216 = 295
295 + 8³ = 295 + 512 = 807
807 + 10³ = 807 + 1000 = 1807

Q.35

The side of an equilateral triangle measures 18 cm. If the respective ratio between the circumference of a circle and the perimeter of the equilateral triangle is 44 : 27, what is the area of the circle? (in cm²)

1. 616

2. 384

3. 548

4. 154

5. 346.5

Ans .

Explanation :
Let the radius of circle be r cm.
∴ Circumference of circle = 21πr cm
Perimeter of triangle
= 3 x 18 = 54 cm
According to the question,
2πr = 44
54      27
2πr = 44 x 54 = 88
          27
2 x 22 x r = 88
      7
r = 88 x 7 = 14 cm
       2x22
Area of circle

REASONING

Directions (1-05): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below: Eight people — A, B, C, D, R, S, T and U — are sitting in a straight line facing north with equal distance between each other, but not necessarily in the same order. C sits fifth to the left of U. U does not sit at an extreme end of the line. Only two people sit between U and R D sits third to the right of T. T is neither an immediate neighbour of C nor U. As many people sit between T and U as between B and R S sits at one of the positions to the right of R.

Q.1

How many people sit to the left of B?

1. One

2. Three

3. Four

4. Two

5. More than four

Ans .

Explanation :

Four persons - C, A, R and T - sit to the left of B.

Q.2

What is the position of T with respect to C?

1. Second to the left

2. Fourth to the right

3. Fourth to the left

4. Third to the left

5. Third to the right

Ans .

Explanation :
T sits third to the right of C.

Q.3

As per the given arrangement, four of the following five are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?

1. BD

2. AT

3. CB

4. TR

5. DS

Ans .

Explanation :
Except TR, in all others the first person is to the left of the second person.T sits to the immediate right of R

Q.4

Who amongst the following represents the immediate neighbours of D?

1. U, S

2. R, S

3. C, R

4. S, B

5. A, B

Ans .

Explanation :
U and S are immediate neighbours of D.

Q.5

If all the people are made to sit in alphabetical order from left to right, the position/s of how many people will remain unchanged?

1. One

2. None

3. Two

4. More than three

5. Three

Ans .

Explanation :
The position of no one is remain unchanged

Directions (06-10): In these questions, relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements(s) are followed by two conclusions. Study the conclusions based on the given statement and select the appropriate answer.

Q.6

Statements :
D = O ≥ N < K ; N ≥ X
Conclusions:
I. D > X
II. X = D

Ans .

Explanation :
D = O ≥ N < K N ≥ X
D = O ≥ N ≥ X
Conclusions : I. D > X: Not True
II. X = D: Not True
D is either greater than or equal to X. Therefore, either Conclusion I or Conclusion II is true.

Q.7

Statements :
V ≥ E ≥ R ; P < E < T
Conclusions:
I. V > T
II. R > P

Ans .

Explanation :
Conclusions :
I. V > T: Not True
II. R > P: Not True

Q.8

Statements :
H ≤ I = F = E ≥ N
Conclusions:
I. E > H
II. I ≥ N

Ans .

Explanation :
H ≤ I = F = E ≥ N
Conclusions :
I. E > H : Not True
II. I ≥ N : True

Q.9

Statements :
M < A ≤ N ≤ L = Y
Conclusions:
I. Y ≥ A
II. M < L

Ans .

Explanation :
M < A ≤ N ≤ L = Y
Conclusions :
I. Y ≥ A : True
II. M < L : True

Q.10

.Statements :
R > W ≥ S < U; S > C
Conclusions:
I. R > C
II. C > U

Ans .

Explanation :
R > W ≥ S < U S > C
R > W ≥ S > C U > S > C
Conclusions :
I. R > C : True
II. C > U : Not True

Q.11

If all the letters in the word EQUALITY are arranged in alphabetical order from left to right, the position of how many letters will remain unchanged after the rearrangement?

1. None

2. Three

3. Two

4. One

5. More than three

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.12

In a certain code language, LAUNCH is coded as NCWPEJ and TARGET is coded as VCTIGV. How is LENGTH coded in the same code language?

1. NGPIVJ

2. MGPJVK

3. MGPIVJ

4. JCLERF

5. NGPJVK

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.13

How many such pairs of digits are there in the number '4932856', both in forward and backward directions, each of which has as many digits between them in the number as in the Arithmetic numerals?

1. More than three

2. One

3. Three

4. Two

5. None

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.14

.If it is possible to make only one meaningful English word with the second, the third, the eighth and the twelfth letters (when counted from left to right) of the word SPORADICALLY using each letter only once, which of the following will be the second letter of the word so formed from the right end? If no such word can be formed give ')C as your answer. If more than one such word can be formed, give 'Z' as your answer

1. Z

2. P

3. O

4. X

5. Y

Ans .

Explanation :
meaningful word ⇒ COPY
Its second letter form the right ⇒ P

Q.15

The following series is based on the English alphabet and numbers. Which of the following will come in place of series mark (?) in the given series? AY-12 CW-15 EU-18 GS-21?

1. IL-24

2. IQ-24

3. JQ-27

4. JR-21

5. JQ -24

Ans .

Explanation :

Directions (16-20): These questions are based on the five words given below: BUN NOT AGE DAM NAP

Q.16

.If in each of the given words, each alphabet is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical series, in how many words thus formed will at least one vowel appear?

1. None

2. One

3. Two

4. Three

5. More than three

Ans .

Explanation :

Q. 17

If all the letters in each of the given words are rearranged in alphabetical order within the word, in how many words thus formed the first alphabet will be a vowel?

1. Two

2. Three

3. None

4. More than three

5. One

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.18

.If the letter 'C is added before each of the given words, how many meaningful English words will be formed?

1. Two

2. Three

3. One

4. More than three

5. None

Ans .

Explanation :

Q.19

How many letters are there between second letter of the second word from the left and third letter of the fifth word from the left in the English alphabetical series?

1. None

2. Three

3. One

4. Two

5. More than three

Ans .

Explanation :
Second word from left ⇒ NOT
Its second letter ⇒ O
Fifth word from left ⇒ NAP
Its third letter ⇒ P
O and P are consecutive letters.

Q.20

If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in the English dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be the second word from the left?

1. AGE

2. NAP

3. DAM

4. BUN

5. NOT

Ans .

Explanation :
Arrangement of words as per order in the dictionary : AGE → BUN → DAM → NAP → NOT

Directions (21-25): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

Eight people are sitting in two parallel rows, containing four people each in such a way that there is an equal distance between adjacent persons. In row-1, Q, R, S and T are seated and all of them are facing north and in row- 2 A, B, C and D are seated and all of them are facing south (but not necessarily in the same order). Thus, in the given arrangement, each person seated in a row faces another person of other row. A sits at one of the extreme ends of the row. Only one person sits between A and D. The one who faces D sits to the immediate right of S. R sits second to the right of S. B sits second to the left of C. The one who faces C sits to the immediate right of Q.

Q.21

Which of the following represents the correct position of T?

1. None of the given options

2. Second to the right of the one who faces A

3. Second to the left of Q

4. Immediate right of R

5. Immediate right of the one who faces B

Ans .

(21-25)

Explanation :

Q faces A. T sits second to the right of Q. T sits to the Immediate left of R.

Q.22

Who sits second to the left of the one who faces B?

1. Q

2. T

3. R

4. No one as only one person sits to the right of R

5. S

Ans .

Explanation :
R faces B. S sits second to the left of R.

Q.23

As per the given arrangement, four of the following five are alike in a certain way and hence form a group. Which one of the following does not belong to that group?

1. D

2. T

3. C

4. R

5. S

Ans .

Explanation :
R sits at the right end of the Row-1. All others are sitting in the middle of the rows.

Q.24

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the given information?

1. None of the given statements is true

2. C faces Q

3. R sits second to the left of the one who faces C

4. Q sits to the immediate right of S

5. B faces an immediate neighbour of S

Ans .

Explanation :
C faces S. S faces C. R sits second to the right of S. Q sits to the immediate left of S. B faces R. R is an immediate neighbour T. Thus, none of the given statements is true

Q.25

Which of the following represents the people sitting to the immediate left of C and immediate left of R respectively?

1. B, Q

2. A, Q

3. D, T

4. A, T

5. D, S

Ans .

Explanation :
D sits to the immediate left of C. T sits to the immediate left of R.

Directions (26-30): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

Eight people — P. Q, R, S, T, U, V and W — are sitting around a circular table with equal distance between each other facing the centre but not necessarily in the same order. R is an immediate neighbour of T. P sits third to the right of R. Only three people sit between V and S. V is not an immediate neighbour of U. W is an immediate neighbour of S. Only three people sit between T and U.

Q.26

Who amongst the following sits third to the right of W?

1. U

2. T

3. Q

4. R

5. V

Ans .

(26-30)

Explanation :

V sits third to the right of W

Q.27

.Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on their positions in the given arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to the group?

1. VR

2. TW

3. WU

4. UT

5. SQ

Ans .

Explanation :
Except UT, in all others the first person sits second to the right of the second person. U sits just opposite T

Q.28

Which of the following statements is not true regarding 9, as per the given arrangement?

1. All the given statements are true

2. Both P and U are immediate neighbours of

3. S sits second to the right of Q

4. Only three people sit between Q and R

5. W sits third to the right of

Ans .

Explanation :
All the given statements are true.

Q.29

What is P's position with respect to the one who is sitting to the immediate right of R?

1. Second to the left

2. Second to the right

3. Immediate left

4. Immediate right

5. Third to the left

Ans .

Explanation :
T is sitting to the immediate right of R.
P is sitting second to the right of T.

Q.30

.If in the given arrangement, all the people are made to sit in alphabetical order in clockwise direction starting from P, then the position/s of how many people will remain unchanged (excluding P)?

1. Three

2. One

3. None

4. More than three

5. Two

Ans .

Explanation :
The position of none will remain unchanged.

Directions (31-35): Study the following arrangement of letters, numbers and symbols carefully and answer the questions given below: K Q # 6 Y & S % A 7 $ R F * G 5 Z L 4 Ω H M © 1 E 2 9 D 3 @ 8

Q.31

Which of the following will be ninth to the right of the sixteenth element from the right end of the given arrangement?

1. 9

2. ©

3. M

4. 4

5. E

Ans .

Explanation :
The position of none will remain unchanged

Q.32

If all the symbols from the given arrangement are deleted, then which of the following will represent the fourth element to the right of S and the fifth element to the left of H respectively?

1. F, Z

2. R, 4

3. R, G

4. F, G

5. S, 4

Ans .

Explanation :
According to the question, the new sequence would be : K Q 6 Y S A 7 R F G 5 Z L 4 H M 1 E 2 9 D 3 8 4th to the right of S ⇒ F 5th to the left of H ⇒ G

Q.33

How many numbers are there between the tenth element from the right end and the twelfth element from the left end of the given arrangement?

1. None

2. One

3. Two

4. Three

5. More than three

Ans .

Explanation :
10th element from the right end ⇒ M
12th element from the left end ⇒ R
....R F * G 5 Z L 4 S Ω H M....
The numbers are : 5 and 4

Q.34

How many alphabet are there in the English alphabetical order between the thirteenth element from the left end and the tenth element from the right end of the given arrangement?

1. 9

2. 6

3. 11

4. 4

5. 7

Ans .

Explanation :
13th element from the left end ⇒ F
10th element from the right end ⇒ M

Q.35

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following series?
K68 #&3 Y%2 S7M (?)

1. ARZ

2. 7FL

3. 7RZ

4. A$Z

5. AF4

Ans .

Explanation :

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