IBPS BANK CLERK CWE-V (Prelim) 2015

Directions (1-5):

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

Any treasure found (1)/ below the earth belonged (2)/ to the king and not (3)/ to the owner of the land. (4)/ No error (5)

Any treasure found (1)

below the earth belonged (2)

to the king and not (3)

to the owner of the land. (4)

No error (5)

Ans .

below the earth belonged (2)

Explanation :
below the earth belonged (2)

Q.2

All the people (1)/ which had gathered around (2)/ were impressed (3)/ with the king's decision. (4)/ No error (5)

All the people (1)

which had gathered around(2)

were impressed (3)

with the king's decision(4)

No error (5)

Ans .

which had gathered around (2)

Explanation :
which had gathered around (2)

Q.3

The man was (1)/ dressed simply but (2)/ his eyes shone with (3)/ the light of knowledge. (4) No error (5)

The man was (1)

dressed simply but (2)

his eyes shone with(3)

the light of knowledge.(4)

No error (5)

Ans .

dressed simply but (2)

Explanation :
dressed simply but (2)/

Q.4

Trembling, he (1)/ took a broom (2)/ and a bucket fully water (3)/ and started cleaning. (4)/ No error (5)

Trembling, he (1)

took a broom (2)

and a bucket fully water (3)

and started cleaning.(4)

No error (5)

Ans .

and a bucket fully water (3)

Explanation :
and a bucket fully water (3)/

Q.5

The Princess was very beauty (1)/ and wanted to (2)/ marry a man (3)/ who was intelligent. (4)/ No error (5)

The Princess was very beauty (1)

and wanted to (2)

marry a man (3)

who was intelligent.(4)

No error (5)

Ans .

The Princess was very beauty (1)

Explanation :
The Princess was very beauty (1)

Directions (6-15):

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions. Certain words/ phrases are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Once upon a time, there lived a king. Behind his palace, there was a beautiful garden in which there was a tree that bore golden apples. One day, the gardener came to the royal court and said, 'My lord! Every night before going to bed I count the apples. But the next morning, I find an apple missing.' The king was alarmed. He asked his three sons to look into the matter. First, he sent the eldest prince to guard the tree throughout the night. But as the night progressed, the eldest prince fell asleep. And next morning again an apple was gone. The following night the second prince had to guard the tree, but he too fell asleep before midnight. And the next morning, an apple was stolen. Now it was the turn of the youngest prince to guard the tree. He sat under the tree, keeping awake. As soon as the clock struck twelve, the youngest prince heard a hustle through the air. As he looked up, he saw a bird alighting on the tree. Its feathers were all made of gold. The prince was alert. Just as the bird plucked off an apple, the prince shot an arrow at it. The bird flew off, but the arrow had struck its wings and one of its golden feathers fell down. The prince picked it up and took it to the king. The king was pleased at the youngest prince as he had identified the thief. But now the olden feather was the talk of the town. This feather is worth more than the whole kingdorn:. said the minister. 'Ira single feather is so precious. I must have the whole bird!' said the Icing. And my youngest son will go in search of it.' So, the young-eat prince readily set out. After some distance, he saw a fox sitting at the edge of a rock. Are you on the way to catch the golden bird, 0 prince?' asked the fox. Yes!' replied the prince. Then take my advice, if you want to, said the fox. This evening, you will come to a village in which there are two inns opposite each other. One of them is big and bright and the other has only one small and damp room. Go to the small one, stay here, but don't sleep. The youngest prince thanked the fox for the advice and continued on his way. By the evening, he came to a village where there were two inns. The small one had indeed a miserable look. But the prince followed the fox's advice and stayed there. He waited. When it was midnight, he heard a rustle through the air. Suddenly, he saw the golden bird alighting on the window of his room. Without wasting time, the prince plunged at the bird and it was in his firm grip. At dawn, the prince started back for the palace. On the way, he again met the fox sitting on the rock. 'Won't you reward me for my advice, 0 prince?' asked the fox. 'Of course, I will' said the prince. 'Ask what you wish!' Then pluck a feather of the golden bird and keep it on my head, said the fox. As soon as the prince- kept a golden feather on the fox's head, there arose a dark cloud of smoke. When the smoke settled. the fox had disappeared and there stood a beautiful maiden. smiling at the prince. The prince was surprised. A sorceress had changed me me into a fox because I had come to know her secret. Only the touch of the golden feather could have brought me back to my human form.' The prince fell in love with the maiden and took her to his palace. The king was overjoyed to get the golden bird. He also gave his consent for the prince's marriage with the maiden. In a grand ceremony, the youngest married to the beautiful maiden. And together, they lived happily ever after.

Q.6

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

(1) previous

(2) dark

(3) after

(4) subsequent

(5) jinxed

Ans .

(4) subsequent

Explanation :
(4) subsequent

Q.7

As mentioned in the story, the youngest prince decided to stay in a substandard inn because (A) he did not want to hunt the fox. (B) he was advised to do so. (C) he liked it better than the other inn.

(1) Only B

(2) Both B and C

(3) Only A

(4) Only C

(5) Both A and C

Ans .

(1) Only B

Explanation :
(1) Only B

Q.8

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

(1) disturbed

(2) depressed

(3) discouraged

(4) encouraged

(5) afraid

Ans .

(1) disturbed

Explanation :
(1) disturbed

Q.9

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

(1) strong

(2) nice

(3) loose

(4) indefinite

(5) doubtful

Ans .

(3) loose

Explanation :
(3) loose

Q.10

Which of the following characteristics of the youngest prince comes across distinctly through the story?

(1) He was mischievous.

(2) He was popular.

(3) He was notorious.

(4) He was obedient.

(5) He was greedy.

Ans .

(4) He was obedient

Explanation :
(4) He was obedient

Q.11

As mentioned in the story, the king chose the youngest prince to catch the bird because

(1) he was one of his favourite sons.

(2) by that time he had more faith in his capabilities.

(3) his wife had requested him to assign this task to their youngest child.

(4) only the youngest prince knew the way to the forest.

(5) None of the given options..

Ans .

(2) by that time he had more faith in his capabilities.

Explanation :
(2) by that time he had more faith in his capabilities.

Q.12

Which of the following statements is true in the context of the story?

(1) The bird with the gold feathers was the gardener's pet.

(2) The eider brothers were always jealous of the youngest prince.

(3) The fox misguided the young prince.

(4) The garden behind the palace was renowned for bearing golden fruits.

(5) None of the given statements is true.

Ans .

(5) None of the given statements is true.

Explanation :
(5) None of the given statements is true.

Q.13

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

(1) property

(2) denial

(3) protect

(4) dejection

(5) throne

Ans .

(2) denial

Explanation :
(2) denial

Q.14

Which of the following correctly explains the meaning of the phrase 'talk of the town' as used in the story?

(1) A rare decorative item

(2) Easy to handle

(3) A popular topic of discussion

(4) Insignificant

(5) Expensive

Ans .

(3) A popular topic of discussion

Explanation :
(3) A popular topic of discussion

Q.15

Which of the following can be an appropriate title for the story?

(1) The Wise Fox

(2) The Lazy Prince

(3) The Secret Behind The Rotten Apple

(4) The Bird With The Golden Feather

(5) The Golden Apple and Its Health Benefits

Ans .

(4) The Bird With The Golden Feather

Explanation :
(4) The Bird With The Golden Feather

Directions (16-20):

In the following questions,a sentence with four words in underline type is given. One of these words given in bold maybe either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. That word is your answer. If all the words given in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, select 'All correct' as your answer.

Q.16

Now one can bye mutual funds and other financial products such as insurance policies online.

(1) bye

(2) mutual

(3) products

(4) insurance

(5) All correct

Ans .

(1) bye

Explanation :
(1) bye

Q.17

The economy is on the part to recovery and slowly but surely the banking sector will perform well.

(1) part

(2) recovery

(3) surely

(4) perform

(5) All correct

Ans .

(1) part

Explanation :
(1) part

Q.18

Asset Reconstruction Companies help troubled busyness by providing funds and expertise to manage better.

(1) help

(2) troubled

(3) busyness

(4) manage

(5) All correct

Ans .

(3) busyness

Explanation :
(3) busyness

Q.19

The Asian Development Bank has supported the government's latest efforts to deliver quality health services to all sections of society.

(1) supported

(2) latest

(3) deliver

(4) sections

(5) All correct

Ans .

(5) All correct

Explanation :
(5) All correct

Q.20

A case based discussion gives students the chance to diagnose a problem and dibate on solutions to the given situation.

(1) problem

(2) dibate

(3) solutions

(4) situation

(5) All correct

Ans .

(2) dibate

Explanation :
(2) dibate

Directions (21-25):

Rearrange the given six sentences/group of sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in a proper sequence so as to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the given questions. (A) One would find all kinds of strange things in his room. (B) Once, he built a pulley system so that he could all the drawers in his dresser. (C) After that, Marty had to take his experiments to the shed. (D) Marty loved science and was always doing experiments at his house. (E) His mother got all tangled up in the ropes and was struck there for half the afternoon.

Q.21

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

(1)E

(2)D

(3)C

(4)B

(5)A

Ans .

(4)B

Explanation :
(4)B

Q.22

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

(1)A

(2)E

(3)C

(4)B

(5)D

Ans .

(2)E

Explanation :
(2)E

Q.23

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

(1)E

(2)D

(3)C

(4)B

(5)A

Ans .

(2)D

Explanation :
(2)D

Q.24

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

(1)A

(2)B

(3)C

(4)D

(5)E

Ans .

(1)A

Explanation :
(1)A

Q.25

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

(1)A

(2)D

(3)C

(4)E

(5)B

Ans .

(3)C

Explanation :
(3)C

Directions (26-30): In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Against each, five words are suggested. one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. On day a young approached a teacher. “Sir. I see so many people around me talking a lot and everyone (26) to be impressed by them. But my mother scolds me if I am (27). She says only fools are talkative." The teacher smiled. 'Consider the noisy miner bird. It calls and screeches all day " . (28) the teacher. 'But people hardly pay any attention to it. (29) the other hand think of the rooster. It crows early every morning and we start our day. (30) how much importance people attach to its call.' Yes sir, I understand', said the boy, "Talking a lot is of no use. It is important to be sensible and say the right thing at the right time."

Q.26

Find out the appropriate word in (26)

(1) seems

(2) going

(3) convinced

(4) looking

(5) present

Ans .

(1) seems

Explanation :
(1) seems

Q.27

Find out the appropriate word in (27)

(1) gossip

(2) worried

(3) exaggerated

(4) spoken

(5) talkative

Ans .

(2) worried

Explanation :
(2) worried

Q.28

Find out the appropriate word in (28)

(1) tells

(2) suggest

(3) troubles

(4) explained

(5) predicted

Ans .

(4) explained

Explanation :
(4) explained

Q.29

Find out the appropriate word in (29)

(1) with

(2)on

(3)by

(4)from

(5)in.

Ans .

(2) on

Explanation :
(2) on

Q.30

Find out the appropriate word in (30)

(1) Seeing

(2) That

(3) Look

(4) Similarly

(5) Unnecessary

Ans .

(4) Similarly

Explanation :
(4) Similarly

NUMERICAL ABILITY

Direction(1 to 5)

Study the table carefully and answer the given questions.Number of visitors in 5 libraries during 5 given days

Days

Visitors
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

A 114 98 114 157 121

B 91 180 154 92 155

C 151 115 141 80 123

D 125 113 108 153 108

E 121 104 183 155 140

Days Visitors	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
A	114	98	114	157	121
B	91	180	154	92	155
C	151	115	141	80	123
D	125	113	108	153	108
E	121	104	183	155	140

Q.1

Number of visitors in library B increased by 20% from Friday to Saturday and that of visitors in library E decreased by 40% from Friday to Saturday. What was the total number of visitors in libraries B and E together on Saturday?

(1) 320

(2) 300

(3) 270

(4) 310

(5) 290

Ans .

(3) 270

Explanation :

Q.2

What is the respective ratio between total number of visitors in libraries B and D together on Monday and that in libraries A and E together on Thursday?

(1) 7 : 12

(2) 9 : 11

(3) 11 : 13

(4) 11 : 15

(5) 9 : 13

Ans .

(5) 9 : 13

Explanation :

Q.3

What is the average number of visitors in library C on Monday, Thursday and Friday?

(1) 118

(2) 124

(3) 122

(4) 132

(5) 116

Ans .

(1) 118

Explanation :

Q.4

What is the difference between total number of visitors in libraries A and D together on Tuesday and that in libraries C and E together on Wednesday?

(1) 113

(2) 115

(3) 125

(4) 103

(5) 111

Ans .

(1) 113

Explanation :

Q.5

Number of visitors in library B decreased by what Percent form Thuesday to Thursday?

(1) 42.5

(2) 40.5

(3) 48.9

(4) 36

(5) 44

Ans .

(3) 48.9

Explanation :

Q.6

Roni gave 3/4th of 20% of her monthly salary to Simi. Out of the amount simi received form Roni she gave 40% towards tuition fees and the remaining Rs.2,700 Simi kept with herself. what was Roni's monthly salary?

(1) Rs. 30,000

(2) Rs. 35,250

(3) Rs. 35,000

(4) Rs. 27,000

(5) Rs. 24,000

Ans .

(1) Rs. 30,000

Explanation :

Q.7

When 2 is added to both the numerator and denominator of a possible fraction, the fraction thus obtained is 3/5. If the denominator is 6 more then the numerator, what is the original value of the denominator?

(1) 8

(2) 13

(3) 23

(4) 3

(5) 18

Ans .

(2) 13

Explanation :

Q.8

The square of a number x is 80 more than the square of another number, y. If the value of x is 1.5 times the value of y, what is the difference between the value of x and that of y?

(1) 4

(2) 6

(3) 2

(4) 9

(5) 5

Ans .

(1) 4

Explanation :

Q.9

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE-V Prelim 2015

(1) 250.75

(2) 225.75

(3) 450.5

(4) 320.25

(5) 350.25

Ans .

(1) 250.75

Explanation :

Q.10

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE-V Prelim 2015

(1) 345

(2) 330

(3) 370

(4) 430

(5) 275

Ans .

(3) 370

Explanation :

Q.11

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE-V Prelim 2015

(1) 3

(2) 0

(3) 4

(4) 1

(5) 2

Ans .

(1) 3

Explanation :

Q.12

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE-V Prelim 2015

(1) 900

(2) 1600

(3) 3600

(4) 225

(5) 8100

Ans .

(5) 8100

Explanation :

Q.13

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE-V Prelim 2015

(1) 11

(2) 13

(3) 10

(4) 14

(5) 12

Ans .

(2) 13

Explanation :

Q.14

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE-V Prelim 2015

(1) 232

(2) 168

(3) 184

(4) 152

(5) 216

Ans .

(3) 184

Explanation :

Q.15

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE-V Prelim 2015

(1) 19

(2) 17

(3) 15

(4) 21

(5) 13

Ans .

(2) 17

Explanation :

Q.16

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE-V Prelim 2015

(1) 4

(2) 8

(3) 7

(4) 5

(5) 6

Ans .

(4) 5

Explanation :

Q.17

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE-V Prelim 2015

Ans .

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE-V Prelim 2015

Explanation :

Q.18

IBPS BANK CLERK CWE-V Prelim 2015

(1) 87

(2) 91

(3) 83

(4) 97

(5) 83

Ans .

(5) 83

Explanation :

Q.19

The length of a rectangle is 1.5 times its breadth and the side of a square is equal to the length of the rectangle. If the area of the square is 147 square metre more than the area of the rectangle, what is the area of the rectangle?

(1) 280 square metre

(2) 292 square metre

(3) 326 square metre

(4) 312 square metre

(5) 294 square metre

Ans .

(5) 294 square metre

Explanation :

Q.20

After 17 years, Kavya's age will be 71 years. Kavya's present age is 6 times of Diya's present age. If five years hence, the respective ratio between Diya's age that time and Farah's age that time will be 2 : 5, by how many years is Farah older to Diya?

(1) 21

(2) 20

(3) 23

(4) 27

(5) None of these

Ans .

(1) 21

Explanation :

Q.21

There are two varieties of rice-A and B, which are mixed in the respective ratio of 5 : 3. Rice A is worth Rs. 16 per kg and rice B is worth Rs.28 per kg. What was the worth (in per kg) of the new mixture of rice (of varieties-A and B)?

(1) Rs. 18.75

(2) Rs. 22.50

(3) Rs. 17.75

(4) Rs. 25.25

(5) Rs. 20.5

Ans .

(5) Rs. 20.5

Explanation :

Q.22

There are three boys- A, B and C in a family. The average weight of those three boys is 54 kgs. If the average weight of A and B is 40.5 kgs and that of B and C is 63 kgs, what is B's weight? (in kgs)

(1) 40

(2) 45

(3) 48

(4) 46.5

(5) 43.5

Ans .

(2) 45

Explanation :

Q.23

A can finish a piece of work in 30 days. He worked alone for 6 days and B joined him. Together they could finish the remaining work in 9 days. In how many days B alone can finish the same piece of work?

(1) 12

(2) 18

(3) 15

(4) 14

(5) 10

Ans .

(2) 18

Explanation :

Q.24

24 26 31 41 ? 84

(1) 61

(2) 69

(3) 58

(4) 54

(5) 70

Ans .

(3) 58

Explanation :

Q.25

10 13 22 49 ? 373

(1) 130

(2) 119

(3) 145

(4) 178

(5) 126

Ans .

(1) 130

Explanation :

Q.26

17 8 7 9 16 ?

(1) 45.5

(2) 34.5

(3) 37.5

(4) 32

(5) 42

Ans .

(3) 37.5

Explanation :

Q.27

20 44 66 84 96 ?

(1) 118

(2) 132

(3) 102

(4) 124

(5) 100

Ans .

(5) 100

Explanation :

Q.28

6 5 8 21 80 ?

(1) 295

(2) 312

(3) 395

(4) 178

(5) 264

Ans .

(3) 395

Explanation :

Q.29

A and B started a business with an investment which is in the ratio of 5 : 2 respectively. After 6 months from the start of the business, C joined with an investment which was twice A's investment and after 10 months from the start of the business B withdrew all of the amount that he invested. If the total annual profit was Rs. 6510, what was the difference between A's share in the annual profit and B's share in annual profit?

(1) Rs.1425

(2) Rs.1580

(3) Rs.1860

(4) Rs.1560

(5) None of these

Ans .

(3) Rs.1860

Explanation :

Q.30

A boat can travel 16.2 km downstream in 36 minutes. If the respective ratio of the speed of the water current and the speed of the boat in still water is 1 : 8, how much time (in minutes) the boat will take to travel 6.3 km upstream?

(1) 18

(2) 16

(3) 20

(4) 22

(5) 23

Ans .

(1) 18

Explanation :

Q.31

Two cars (A and B) started from the same point at the same time In opposite directions (one towards north and other towards south). Car A travelled a distance of 122 km in 5 hours. If the speed of the car B is 8.5 m/s, what is the distance between them after 3 hours?

(1) 158 km

(2) 144 km

(3) 185 km

(4) 160 km

(5) 165 km

Ans .

(5) 165 km

Explanation :

Q.32

The selling price of 9 chairs and 5 tables together is Rs. 3790 and that of 3 chairs and 2 tables together is Rs. 1390. What is the selling price of 3 tables?

(1) Rs.1200

(2) Rs.1260

(3) Rs.1320

(4) Rs.1140

(5) Rs.1240

Ans .

(4) Rs.1140

Explanation :

Q.33

63. The length of a rectangular plot is 13 metre more than its breadth. If the rectangular plot was fenced at a total cost of Rs.918 at the rate of Rs.9 per metre, what is the length of the plot? (in metres)

(1) 19

(2) 32

(3) 22

(4) 24

(5) 30

Ans .

(2) 32

Explanation :

Q.34

A trader sold an article at 12% loss. Had he sold the same article for Rs. 76.50 more, he would have earned a profit of 5%. What would be the selling price of the article if it is sold at 16% profit?

(1) Rs.522

(2) Rs.540

(3) Rs.530

(4) Rs.512

(5) Rs.520

Ans .

(1) Rs.522

Explanation :

Q.35

Purav invested certain sum in scheme A, which offers simple interest at the rate of x% p.a. for 3 years. He also invested the same sum in scheme B, which offers compound interest (compounded annually) at 10% p.a. for 2 years. If the respective ration of interest earned from schemes A and B is 18 : 7. what is the value of x?

(1) 15

(2) 24

(3) 14

(4) 12

(5) 16

Ans .

(3) 14

Explanation :

REASONING

Directions (1-5): 
The following questions are
based on the five three digit numbers given
below:
192 756 275 643 584

Q.1

The position of the first and the second digits of each of the numbers are interchanged. What will be the sum of all the three digits of the lowest number thus formed?

(1) 18

(2) 17

(3) 14

(4) 13

(5) 12

Ans .

(3) 14

Explanation :

Q.2

If all the digits in each of the numbers are arranged in ascending order within the number, what will be the difference between the Highest and the second highest numbers thus formed?

(1) 201

(2) 112

(3) 109

(4) 436

(5) 221

Ans .

(3) 109

Explanation :

Q.3

What will be the resultant if the second digit of the highest number is divided by the third digit of the lowest number?

(1) 3

(2) 2.5

(3) 3.5

(4) 2

(5) 1

Ans .

(5) 1

Explanation :

Q.4

If '2' is added to the third digit of every odd number and '4' is subtracted from the second digit of every even number, in how many numbers thus formed will the second digit be greater than the third digit?

(1) Four

(2) One

(3) Two

(4) Three

(5) None

Ans .

(2) One

Explanation :

Q.5

All the numbers are arranged in ascending order from left to right. What will be the difference between the second digit and the third digits of the number which is third from the left?

(1) 4

(2) 7

(3) 1

(4) 3

(5) 5

Ans .

(1) 4

Explanation :

Directions (06-10): Study the following
information carefully and answer the
questions given below :

Seven persons — A. B, C, D, K, L and M — are
seated in a straight line facing north, with
equal distance between each other but not
necessarily in the same order.
• D sits fourth to the right of M. Neither D nor
M sits at any of the extreme ends of the line.
• A is one of the immediate neighbours of D.
• B sits second to the left of K. K is not an
immediate neighbour of D.
• Only one person sits between K and C.

Q.6

What is the position of K with respect to D?

(1) Second to the right

(2) Fifth to the right

(3) Fourth to the left

(4) Third to the left

(5) Third to the right

Ans .

(4) Third to the left

Explanation :
K is sitting third to the left of D.

Q.7

Which of the following represents persons seated at the two extreme ends of the line?

(1) B, C

(2) K, L

(3) B, L

(4) C, K

(5) A, B

Ans .

(5) A, B

Explanation :
B and A are seated at the two extreme ends of the line.

Q.8

How many persons are seated between A and C?

(1) None

(2) Three

(3) One

(4) Four

(5) Two

Ans .

(3) One

Explanation :
Only D is sitting between A and C.

Q.9

Who amongst the following sits second to the left of D?

(1) K

(2) L

(3) No one, as less than two persons sit to the left of D.

(4) B

(5) C

Ans .

(2) L

Explanation :
L sits second to the left of D.

Q.10

Who amongst the following sits exactly in the middle of the line?

(1) L

(2) D

(3) C

(4) A

(5) K

Ans .

(1) L

Explanation :
L sits second to the left of D.

Q.11

In a certain code language, 'play the music' is coded as 934'. Similarly 'live music concert' is coded as '542' and 'play guitar live' is coded as 238'. What will be the code of 'guitar' in the given code language?

(1) either '3' or '9'

(2) 8

(3) either '2' or '3'

(4) 2

(5) 3

Ans .

(2) 8

Explanation :

Directions (12-13): Study the following
information carefully and answer the
questions given below:

F is the grandson of U. M is the mother of F.
M is married to P. P is the son of G. G is
married to K.

Q.12

How is K related to M?

(1) either father-in-law or mother-in-law

(2) Daughter-in-law

(3) Father

(4) Mother

(5) Daughter

Ans .

(1) either father-in-law or mother-in-law

Explanation :
P is the husband of M. P is the father of F. P is the son of G and K. 12. K is either father or mother of P. M is the wife of P. Therefore, K is either father-in-law or mother-in-law of M.

Q.13

If D is the father of M, then how is F related to D?

(1) Father

(2) Grandson

(3) Son

(4) Brother

(5) Grandfather

Ans .

(2) Grandson

Explanation :
M is the mother of F. F is the grandson of U. If D is the father of M, then F Is the grandson of D.

Q.14

How many such pairs of letters are there in the word SHARED each of which has as many letters between them in the word (in both forward and backward directions) as they have between them in English alphabetical series?

(1) Three

(2) None

(3) One

(4) More than three

(5) Two

Ans .

(1) Three

Explanation :

Q.15

(1) I

(2) C

(3) R

(4) M

(5) H

Ans .

(5) H

Explanation :

Q.16

In a straight line of twelve persons (all facing north), only five persons sit to the left of L Only three persons between C and L. G sits second to the right of C. Only five persons sit between G and M. How many persons sit between M and L?

(1) Two

(2) None

(3) Five

(4) Three

(5) Cannot be determined

Ans .

(4) Three

Explanation :

Directions (17-18): Study the following
information carefully and answer the
questions given below:

Five persons — D, E, F, G and H — have
different heights. E is taller than G but shorter
than both D and H. F is taller than D but
shorter than H. The one who is the third
shortest is 162 cm tall. The one who is the
tallest is 179 cm tall.

Q.17

If E is 18 cm shorter than D, then what is the difference between the heights of H and E?

(1) II cm

(2) 19 cm

(3) 28 cm

(4) 35 cm

(5) 8 cm

Ans .

(4) 35 cm

Explanation :

Q.18

Who amongst the following is 162 cm tall?

(1) E

(2) D

(3) H

(4) G

(5) F

Ans .

(2) D

Explanation :

Q.19

In a certain code language, SPRAY is coded as RQQBX and LIONS is coded as KJNOR. In the same code language, how will TANKS be coded as?

(1) RCLMQ

(2) RBMKQ

(3) SBMKT

(4) RCLKS

(5) SBMLR

Ans .

(5) SBMLR

Explanation :

Q.20

If all the digits in the number 13674825 are arranged in descending order from left to right, the position(s) of how many number(s) will remain unchanged?

(1) Three

(2) None

(3) One

(4) More than three

(5) Two

Ans .

(5) SBMLR

Explanation :

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

Eight persons -O, P, Q, R, 5, T, U and V - are
sitting around a circular table facing the
centre but not necessarily in the same order.
• O sits third to the right of Q, Only three
persons sit between o and V.
• R sits third to the right of S.
• S is not an immediate neighbour of o.
• U sits to the immediate left of P. U is not an
immediate neighbour of O.

Q.21

How many persons are seated between S and U, when counted from the right of S?

(1) Two

(2) Four

(3) Three

(4) One

(5) None

Ans .

(3) Three

Explanation :
Three persons are seated between S and U.

Q.22

Who amongst the following represents the immediate neighbours of R?

(1) U, O

(2) Q, V

(3) Q, T

(4) O, S

(5) U, T

Ans .

(1) U, O

Explanation :
U and O are immediate neighbours of R.

Q.23

Who amongst the following sits third to the left of V?

(1) U

(2) P

(3) S

(4) R

(5) T

Ans .

(4) R

Explanation :
R sits third to the left of V.

Q.24

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) SUO

(2) USR

(3) PTQ

(4) VOS

(5) T

Ans .

(2) USR

Explanation :
Except in USR, in all others there are three persons between the first two persons and there is only one person between the second and the third persons.

Q.25

Which amongst the following statements is true regarding T, as per the given arrangement?

(1) T sits second to the left of Q.

(2) Only three persons sit between T and V.

(3) Only two persons sit between T and S.

(4) T is one of the immediate neighbours of U.

(5) None of the given statements is true

Ans .

(5) None of the given statements is true

Explanation :
T sits second to the right of Q. Either two or four persons sit between T and V. T sits to the immediate right of s. T is an immediate neighbour of both O and S.

Directions (26-30):

In each of the following questions, a group of numbers/symbols followed by five combinations of letter codes is given. You have to find out which of the combinations correctly represents the group of numbers/symbols based on the given coding system and the conditions and mark that combination as your answer.

NUMBER/SYMBOL ^ 8 $ % 6 9 £ # 5 7 + 4 2 * 3

LETTERS CODE Z H J B T U M K P L A F Y X C

NUMBER/SYMBOL	^	8	$	%	6	9	£	#	5	7	+	4	2	*	3
LETTERS CODE	Z	H	J	B	T	U	M	K	P	L	A	F	Y	X	C

Conditions :

(i) If the second and the fourth elements are even numbers then their codes are to be interchanged.

(ii) If an odd number is immediately followed as well as immediately preceded by a symbol then that odd number is to be coded as

(iii) If the last element is a symbol then the third element is to be coded as the code for that symbol.

(iv) If the first element is an odd number then the code of that odd number is to be interchanged with the code of the fifth element.

(Please Note : All the elements have to be counted from left to right to fulfill the conditions).

Q.26

6 % 3 * 59

(1) TB = XPU

(2) UB = XPT

(3) TXCXPU

(4) BTCXPU

(5) TB = PUX

Ans .

(1) TB = XPU

Explanation :

Q.27

8 £ + 425

(1) HYJFMJ

2) FHAMYJ

(3) HMJFYJ

(4) JMUFYH

(5) HMAFYP

Ans .

(5) HMAFYP

Explanation :

Q.28

7 % # 2£9

(1) YBKLMU

(2) LKYUMB

(3) MBKYLU

(4) MKYBLU

(5) LICYBMU

Ans .

(3) MBKYLU

Explanation :

Q.29

+ 3 5 * 8 ˆ

(1) CAPXHZ

(2) AXZCHZ

(3) ACPX=Z

(4) ACZXHZ

(5) CAZHXZ

Ans .

(4) ACZXHZ

Explanation :

Directions (31 - 35): 
In each of the following
questions, relationship between different
elements is shown in the statements. The
statements are followed by two Conclusions
numbered I and II. Study the Conclusions based on the statements and mark the
appropriate answer.

Q.31

Statements : C = L > E ≥ R ≥ K Conclusions : I. R < C II. L > K

Give answer (1) if both the Conclusion I and Conclusion II are true

Give answer (2) if either Conclusion I or Conclusion Ills true

Give answer (3) if neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion ills true

Give answer (4) if only Con elusion I is true

Give answer (5) if only Conclusion Ills true

Ans .

(1)both the Conclusion I and Conclusion II are true

Explanation :

Q.32

Statements : O > N = L < Y ; L ≤ P Conclusions: I. O > Y II. P < O

Give answer (1) if both the Conclusion I and Conclusion II are true

Give answer (2) if either Conclusion I or Conclusion Ills true

Give answer (3) if neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion ills true

Give answer (4) if only Con elusion I is true

Give answer (5) if only Conclusion Ills true

Ans .

(3) if neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion ll is true

Explanation :

Q.33

Statements : L = I ≥ M ≥ E Conclusions : I. L > E II. E = L

Give answer (1) if both the Conclusion I and Conclusion II are true

Give answer (2) if either Conclusion I or Conclusion Ills true

Give answer (3) if neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion ills true

Give answer (4) if only Con elusion I is true

Give answer (5) if only Conclusion Ills true

Ans .

(2)either Conclusion I or Conclusion Ills true

Explanation :

Q.34

Statements : E > Q ≤ U = T ≤ M Conclusions : I. E > T II. M ≥ Q

Give answer (1) if both the Conclusion I and Conclusion II are true

Give answer (2) if either Conclusion I or Conclusion Ills true

Give answer (3) if neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion ills true

Give answer (4) if only Con elusion I is true

Give answer (5) if only Conclusion Ills true

Ans .

(5)only Conclusion Ills true

Explanation :

Q.35

Statements : F ≤ A < T ≥ H > E Conclusions : I. F < T II. A > E

Give answer (1) if both the Conclusion I and Conclusion II are true

Give answer (2) if either Conclusion I or Conclusion Ills true

Give answer (3) if neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion ills true

Give answer (4) if only Con elusion I is true

Give answer (5) if only Conclusion Ills true

Ans .

(4)Conclusion I is true

Explanation :

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