IBPS Clerk (Preliminary Exam), 04-12-2016 – Previous Year Paper

Directions (1-10):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

This company has been(1)/ served a legal notice for(2)/ using banned substances in(3)/ the manufacture of its products.(4)/ No error (5)

option 1

option 2

option 3

option 4

No error

Ans .

option 4

Explanation :
Solution : 4

Q.2

All coastal villages have (1)/ been evacuated to prevent (2)/ any losses of life due (3)/ to the incoming cyclone. (4)/ No error (5)

option 1

option 2

option 3

option 4

No error

Ans .

option 3

Explanation :
solution : 3

Q.3

The reporter was arrested and(1)/ his camera seized by the police,(2)/ after he entered the prohibited(3)/ zone and started taken photos.(4)/ No error (5)

option 1

option 2

option 3

option 4

No error

Ans .

option 4

Explanation :
solution : 4

Q.4

After been caught drinking(1)/ in their hostel . room, the(2)/students were suspended from(3)/ the college for a week.(4)/ No error (5)

option 1

option 2

option 3

option 4

No error

Ans .

option 1

Explanation :
solution : 1

Q.5

Once the party ended, we (1)/ realised that it was (2)/ midnight and that there was (3)/no way we could return home. (4)/ No error (5)

option 1

option 2

option 3

option 4

No error

Ans .

option 3

Explanation :
solution : 3

Q.6

There has been a (1)/ shortage in the supply of (2)/ water in the city (3)/ due for a lack of rainfall.(4)/ No error (5)

option 1

option 2

option 3

option 4

No error

Ans .

option 4

Explanation :
solution : 4

Q.7

This move has resulted(1)/ in bringing commodity(2)/ prices down and uplift(3)/ the country’s economy.(4)/ No error(5)

option 1

option 2

option 3

option 4

No error

Ans .

option 3

Explanation :
solution : 3

Q.8

Raj could not take the(1)/ call as he have put his cell(2)/ phone on ‘silent’ mode and thus(3)/ could not hear it ring. (4)! No error (5)

option 1

option 2

option 3

option 4

No error

Ans .

option 2

Explanation :
solution : 2

Q.9

He has a passion(1)/ for climbing mountains and – (2)/ is contemplates to scale(3)/ Everest next year. (4)/ No error (5)

option 1

option 2

option 3

option 4

No error

Ans .

option 3

Explanation :
solution : 3

Q.10

. In their statement, the(1)/ of cials have blamed(2)/ their supervisors for(3)/ having mismanaged the situation. (4)/ No error (5)

option 1

option 2

option 3

option 4

No error

Ans .

No error

Explanation :
solution : No error

Directions(11-20): Read the following story carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. Duanji was a magistrate who lived a hundred years ago. He was famed for the fairness of his judgements. One day, while the magistrate was walking through the market, he saw a crowd outside a poultry shop. On enquiring what the matter was, he learnt that a peasant had accidentally dropped a heavy sack on a chicken, crushing it to death. The chicken was small, worth only about ve Coins, but the owner of the shop had caught the peasant by his throat and was demanding a hundred. His argument was that the chicken would have grown into a plump bird in another two years and then it would have fetched him the amount he wasasling for.Somebody recognised the magistrate and everybody made way for him. Judge our case, My Lord’, said the owner of the chicken, letting go of the peasant and bowing obsequiously to the magistrate. ‘This man, through his carelessness has caused the death of a chicken that would have fetched me a hundred coins in another two years!’ Fear had made the peasant’s speech incoherent. Nobody could understand what he was saying. ‘The price put on the chicken is hundred coins’, said the magistrate to the peasant. ‘I advise you to pay.’ There was a gasp from the crowd. Everybody had expected the magistrate to rule in the peasant’s favour as he was penniless. The owner of the chicken was overjoyed. They said you were fair in your judgements. My Lord,’ he said, rubbing his hands in glee, ‘now I can say there is no one fairer than you.‘The law is always fair’, smiled the magistrate. Tell me, how much grain does a chicken eat in a year ?”About half a.sack’, said the poultry shop owner. ‘So in two years the chicken who died would have eaten a whole sack of grain,’ said Duanji. ‘Please give the sack ofgrain you have saved to this man’. The poultry shop owner turned pale. A sack of grain would cost more than hundred coins. Cowed by the jeers of the crowd, he declared he would not take any money from the peasant, and retreated into the safety of his shop.

Q.11

Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning as the word ‘OVERJOYED’ as used in the story?

(1) Depressed

(2) Charmed

(3) Overburdene

(4) Dreamy

(5) Thrilled

Ans .

(5) Thrilled

Explanation :
Solution : Thrilled

Q.12

Which of the following is most nearly the opposite in meaning to the word ‘INCOHERENT’ as used in the story?

(1) Illegible

(2) Identi ed

(3) Clear

(4) Confused

(5) loud

Ans .

(3) Clear

Explanation :
Solution : Clear

Q.13

13. As mentioned in the story, everyone was disappointed when Duanji informed the peasant that he had to pay a price to the poultry shop owner, becauseA., they know the peasant could not afford to pay the ne.B. they were expecting him to protect the peasant.C. they knew it was not sa fair decision.

(1) Only A

(2)BothAandB

(4) Only C

(4) Confused

(5)AllthethreeA,BandC

Ans .

(4) Confused

Explanation :
Solution : Confused

Q.14

Which of the following is/are not true in the context of the story? A. The poultry shop owner and the peasant became friends eventually. B. Duanji subsequently ful lled the expectations of the crowd by taking the right decision. C. The peasant decided to give half the money to the poultry shop owner.

(1) Only A

(2) Only B

(3) Only C

(4)BothAandC

(5) All the given options are not true

Ans .

(2) only B

Explanation :
Solution : only B

Q.15

Which of the following correctly explains the meaning of the phrase `made way for him’ as used in the story ?

(1) Did not allow him to move ahead

(2) Gave him his best place to sit

(3) Succeeded

(4) Moved carefully

(5) Moved aside

Ans .

(5) Moved aside

Explanation :
Solution : Moved aside

Q.16

16. Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning as the phrase ‘TURNED PALE’ as used in the story ?

(1) Was shaken

(2) Confident

(3) Annoyed

(4) Haunted

(5) Feeling rosy

Ans .

(1) Was shaken

Explanation :
Solution : (1) Was shaken

Q.17

Which of the following can be said about the poultry shop owner ?

(1) He was forgiving.

(2) He was annoying.

(3) He was charming.

(4) He was devious.

(5) He was patient.

Ans .

(4) He was devious.

Explanation :
Solution : (4) He was devious.

Q.18

As mentioned in the story, the poultry shop owner decided not to take money from the peasant hecause., :

(1) -he was afraid of the crowd.

(2) he realised he would be at a loss.

(3) he respected the magistrate’s decision.

(4) he decided to forgive the peasant.

(5) he decided to take it later on from his relatives.

Ans .

(2) he realised he would be at a loss./p>

Explanation :
Solution :(2) he realised he would be at a loss.

Q.19

Which of the following is most nearly the opposite in meaning as the word ‘FAIR’ as used in the story ?

(1) Function

(2) Indecisive

(3) Unacceptable

(4) Expected

(5) Biased

Ans .

(5) Biased

Explanation :
Solution :(5) Biased

Q.20

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

(1) The Peasant Who Lost His Chicken

(2) The Faithful Chicken

(3) The Poor Poultry Shop Owner

(4) The Final Verdict

(5) The Rich Magistrate

Ans .

(4) The Final Verdict

Explanation :
Solution : (4) The Final Verdict

Directions (21-30) : In the given passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Against each, ve words/group of words are suggested, one of which ts 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 a handsome prince whose best friend was a washerman’s son. The king’s father believed that everyone was equal whether born in a palace or ..(21).. There was a handsome prince whose best friend was a washerman’s son. The king’s father believed that everyone was equal whether born in a palace or a hut. his son to school with the other ‘children— if the school was good enough for them, it was good enough for his son. Now the prince grew up to be good and kind and ...(22)... a girl from the kingdom. But the king had reservations. Ruling the kingdom required a great strength of character. Was the god ...(23)... this responsibility? But he served his son and agreed to the marriage. The marriage ceremony was a grand affair and the reception ...(24) .... In all the merriment and joy there was no unhappiness. Time went on and the prince and his bride were happy. Then one night, the royal party ...(25)... to the palace when it was attacked by thieves. There was a erce battle in which the prince ...(26).... The prince was beheaded and the leader of the gang too. The princess prayed fervently for help and Goddess of protection defeated the wicked thieves. She was ...(27)... the princess’ tears that she granted her a boon. The princess immediately asked for the life of her husband. There was a ...(28)... thunder and the prince was restored to life. But then the Goddess realised that in bringing him back to life she had attached his head as that of the thief. It could not be ...(29)... . When they returned to the palace, the king, his ministers and all who encountered them ...(30).... The princess said to them, ‘It is the head which controls the body which determines character. This is your prince. Mind over matter!

Q.21

(1) So he sent

(2) He refused

(3) Instead

(4) Then he put

(5) Therefore

Ans .

(1) So he sent

Explanation :
Solution : (1) So he sent

Q.22

(1) married

(2) decided to marry

(3) choose his bride

(4) prefer to marry

(5) fixed

Ans .

(2) decided to marry

Explanation :
Solution :(2) decided to marry

Q.23

(1) capable

(2) handle

(3) worthy of

(4) accomplish

(5) deal with

Ans .

(3) worthy of

Explanation :
Solution : (3) worthy of

Q.24

(1) held

(2) not held

(3) well

(4) even grander

(5) still impressive

Ans .

(4) even grander

Explanation :
Solution : (4) even grander

Q.25

(1) arriving at

(2) was returning

(3) leaving

(4) visited

(5) lack

Ans .

(2) was returning

Explanation :
Solution : (2) was returning

Q.26

(1) fall down

(2) injured

(3) was slain

(4) killed

(5) murdered

Ans .

(3) was slain

Explanation :
Solution : (3) was slain

Q.27

(1) so moved by

(2) heard by

(3) troubled

(4) so unhappy

(5) crying

Ans .

(1) so moved by

Explanation :
Solution : (1) so moved by

Q.28

(1) sounded

(2) noisy

(3) sudden

(4) loud clap of

(5) lightning

Ans .

(4) loud clap of

Explanation :
Solution : (4) loud clap of

Q.29

(1) ruined

(2) reverse

(3) incomplete

(4)Change

(5) undone

Ans .

(5) undone

Explanation :
Solution : (5) undone

Q.30

(1) upset

(2) taken shock

(3) were thrilled

(4) were shocked

(5) alarmed

Ans .

(4) were shocked

Explanation :
Solution :(4) were shocked

QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE

Q.1

The respective ratio between two positive numbers (x and y) is 3 : 5. When 2 is added to both the numbers the ratio between x and y becomes 5 : 8. What is the difference between both the numbers? (1) 2

(1) 2

(2) 12

(3) 9

(4) 6

(5) 3

Ans .

(2) 12

Explanation :
Solution :

Directions (2-6): What will come in place of question mark (?)

Q.2

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(1) 13

(2) 8

(3) 2

(4) 11

(5) 9

Ans .

(1) 13

Explanation :

Q.3

?%of750=75%of600

(1) 60

(2) 75

(3) 80

(4) 20

(5) 40

Ans .

(1) 60

Explanation :
Solution :1 ? % of 750 = 75% of 600

Q.4

3720÷20=508+?

(1) 454

(2) -422

(3) -322

(4) 444

(5) 452

Ans .

(3) -322

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.5

60%of (?+173.5 +157.5)= 21 x 12

(1) 83

(2) 109

(3) 89

(4) 79

(5) 99

Ans .

(3) 89

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.6

(154x2.5 + 0.5) ÷ ?=192.5

(1) 6

(2) 8

(3) 2

(4) 4

(5) 18

Ans .

(4) 4

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.7

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(1) 429

(2) 411

(3) 423

(4) 413

(5) 417

Ans .

(5) 417

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.8

60% of 725 =174 x?

(1) 0.2

(2) 1.9

(3) 0.4

(4) 2.8

(5) 2.5

Ans .

(5) 2.5

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.9

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(1) 372

(2) 272

(3) 354

(4) 450

(5) 347

Ans .

(1) 372

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.10

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(1) 2

(2) 2.4

(3) 0.8

(4) 1.6

(5) 4.8

Ans .

(2) 2.4

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.11

? – (0.6)2 = (0.7)2 ÷ 0.35

(1) 1.54

(2) 1.32

(3) 1.92

(4) 1.62

(5) 1.76

Ans .

(5) 1.76

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.12

68% of320+30 + 0.8 = ?

(1) 254.4

(2) 258.2

(3) 260.2

(4) 252.7

(5) 255.1

Ans .

(5) 255.1

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.13

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(1) 1158

(2) 784

(3) 578

(4) 1024

(5) 484

Ans .

(4) 1024

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.14

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(1) 17

(2) 21

(3) 23

(4) 19

(5) 11

Ans .

(4) 19

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.15

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(1) 4

(2) 5

(3) 8

(4) 2

(5) 3

Ans .

(2) 5

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.16

.?2 x8– 250=398

(1) 6

(2) 14

(3) 12

(4) 3

(5) 9

Ans .

(5) 9

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.17

. Jim invested Rs.1,700/- and Rs.2,300/- in schemes A and B respectively for 3 years. If schemes A and B offer simple interest at the rate of 6 p.c.p.a. and at the rate of 9 p.c.p.a. respectively, what is the total interest earned by Jim from both the schemes together after 3 years ?

(1) 927 /-

(2) 933 /-

(3) 949 /-

(4) 935 /-

(5) 945 /-

Ans .

(1) 927 /-

Explanation :
Solution :

Directions (18-22) : What will come in place of question mark (?) in the given number series ?

Q.18

5 9 25 89 ? 1369

(1) 343

(2) 355

(3) 349

(4) 341

(5) 345

Ans .

(5) 345

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.19

.6 17 50 149 ? 1337

(1) 454

(2) 446

(3) 442

(4) 452

(5) 432

Ans .

(2) 446

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.20

61 62 54 81 17 ?

(1) 142

(2) 145

(3) 138

(4) 144

(5) 140

Ans .

(1) 142

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.21

611 18 29 46 ?

(1) 60

(2) 75

(3) 69

(4) 71

(5) 79

Ans .

(4) 71

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.22

26 13 13 19.5 ? 97.5

(1) 39

(2) 45

(3) 48

(4) 41

(5) 35

Ans .

(1) 39

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.23

. In 2003, the total population of a village was 4800, out of which 40% were females. In 2004, the total population increased by 10% as compared to the previous year. If the number of females remained the same in 2004, what was the percentage increase in the number of males in 2004 as compared to 2003?

(1) 91/5 %

(2) 20%

(3) 15%

(4)50/3 %

(5)37/3 %

Ans .

(4)50/3 %

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.24

A boat can travel 14.4 km downstream in 32 min If the speed of the current is 3 km/h, how much time the boat will take 4o travel 84 km upstream ?

(1) 12 hours

(2) 8 hours

(3) 4 hours

(4) 3 hours 30 min

(5) 7 hours

Ans .

(3) 4 hours

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.25

A and B both start a business. Amount invested by B is rd of that invested by A. Three months from the start of thebusiness,Awithdrew rdofhisinvestmentandBtripledhisinvestments.Iffromthetotalannualpro t earned, A receives Rs.1,800/- as his share from the pro t, what was the total annual pro t earned ?

(1) Rs.2,850/-

(2) Rs.4,750/-

(3) Rs.3,800/-

(4) Rs.3,600/-

(5) Rs.5,400/-

Ans .

(3) Rs.3,800/-

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.26

A tank (of capacity 160 litre) has one inlet, A and one outlet, B. Inlet A, alone can ll the empty tank in 6 hours and outlet B alone can empty the full tank in 24 hours. In how many hours will inlet A ll 16 litre water in the tank when outlet B is also open

(1) 1

(2) 4/5

(3)6/5

(4) 3/2

(5) 1/5

Ans .

(2) 4/5

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.27

The respective ratio between length and breadth of a rectangle is 8: 5 and its perimeter is 208 cm. If the side of the square is 40% less than the breadth of the rectangle, what is the perimeter of the square ? (in cm)

(1) 54

(2) 68

(3) 88

(4) 96

(5) 92

Ans .

(4) 96

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.28

The respective ratio of cost price of articles A and B is 7 : 9. Article A was sold at a pro t of 40% and article B was sold at a pro t of 10%. If the total pro t earned after selling both the articles (A and B) is Rs.148/-, what is the difference between cost price of articles A and B ?

(1) Rs.120/-

(2) Rs.60/-

(3) Rs.200/-

(4) Rs.80/-

(5) Rs.40/-

Ans .

(4) Rs.80/-

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.29

. Two years hence, the respective ratio between A’s age at that time and B’s age at that time will be 6 : 5. A’s age thirteen years ago was half of B’s present age. What is A’s present age ? (in years)

(1) 16

(2) 40

(3) 28

(4) 22

(5) 34

Ans .

(4) The Final Verdict

Explanation :
Solution : 4 Let 2 years hence, A’s age = 6x
2 years hence , B’s age = 5x
A’s present age = 6x – 2
B’s present age = 5x – 2
According to questio

Q.30

Ranu’s monthly salary, is 4/5th of Ali’s monthly salary. Ranu and Ali save 1/4 th and 2/5 th amount from their respective monthly salary. If the difference between the amount saved by Ranu and that saved by Ali is Rs.7,000/- what is Ranu’s monthly salary ?

(1) Rs.30,000/-

(2) Rs.35,600/-

(3) Rs.35,000/-

(4) Rs.28,000/-

(5) Rs.21,000/-

Ans .

(4) Rs.28,000/-

Explanation :
Solution :

Directions (31-35): Study the table and answer the given questions.

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Q.31

What is the average number of muf ns sold by bakery T in March, April and July ?What is the average number of muf ns sold by bakery T in March, April and July ?

(1) 179%

(2) 177%

(3) 176%

(4) 172%

(5) 174%

Ans .

(2) 177%

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.32

What is the respective ratio between the total number of muf ns sold by bakeries Q and S together in May and the total number of muf ns sold by bakeries P and T together in the same month ?

(1) 21 :23

(2)20:29

(3)19:23

(4)20:23

(5)22:29

Ans .

2)20:29

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.33

If the number of muf ns sold by bakery T in August was 70% more than that sold by the same bakery in June, what was the number of muf ns sold by the bakery T in August ?

(1) 255

(2) 221

(3) 323

(4) 238

(5) 306

Ans .

(5) 306

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.34

. The total number of muf ns sold by bakeries Q and S together in June is what percent more than the number of muf ns sold by bakery P in March?

(1) 70%

(2) 74%

(3) 72%

(4) 73%

(5) 75%

Ans .

(3) 72%

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.35

What is the difference between the total number of muf ns sold by bakeries P and Q together in April and the total number of muf ns sold by bakeries R and S together in July?

(1) 175

(2) 152

(3) 165

(4) 143

(5) 155

Ans .

(1) 175

Explanation :
Solution : 1 Required difference = (220+151) – (109 + 87)
= 371 – 196
=175

REASONING

Directions (1-5): Study the following arrangement of letters, numbers and symbols carefully to answer the given questions.

Q.1

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

(1) UH$

(2) 9D7

(3) @G*

(4) &1R

(5) 238

Ans .

(1) UH$

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.2

Which of the following will be the seventh to the right of the thirteenth element from the right end of the given arrangement?

(1) R

(2) V

(3) L

(4) 6

(5) &

Ans .

(1) R

Explanation :
Solution : R

Q.3

How many letters are there between the seventh element from the left end and the fourteenth element from the right end of the given arrangement?

(1) Four

(2) Two

(3) Seven

(4) Six

(5) Five

Ans .

(1) Four

Explanation :
Solution : 1 Seventh element from the left = 8
Fourteenth element form the right = $
∴ Letters between 8 and $ = G, Z, D, H = 4

Q.4

What will be the sum of all the numbers between the tenth element from the left end and the eighth element from the right end of the given arrangement?

(1) 22

(2) 15

(3) 17

(4)20

(5)19

Ans .

(1) 22

Explanation :
Solution : 1 Tenth element form the right = @
Eighth element from the right = &
∴ Required sum = 9 + 7 + 5 + 1 = 22

Q.5

. If all the letters from the given arrangement are deleted, then which of the following will represent the third element to the left of 4 and fth element to the right of S2 respectively?

(1)2,#

(2)B,#

(3)3,©

(4)3,6

(5)2,©

Ans .

(3)3,©

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.6

If in the word FRACTION, rst all the consonants are arranged in alphabetical order from left to right and then all the vowels are arranged in alphabetical order from left to right, which of the following is the fth letter from the right?

(1) F

(2) N

(3) T

(4) R

(5) A

Ans .

(4) R

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.7

If all the digits of the number ‘6379452’, are arranged in ascending order from left to right, what will be the sum of the fourth digit from the left and second digit from the right after rearrangement?

(1) 10

(2) 12

(3) 15

(4) 13

(5) 11

Ans .

(2) 12

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.8

The position of the rst and the fth letters of the word HERITAGE are interchanged, similarly, the position of second and sixth letters and third and seventh letters and fourth and eighth letters are interchanged. In the new arrangement thus formed, how many letters are there between the letters which is fourth from the left and rst from the right in the English alphabetical series?

(1) Two

(2) None

(3) More than three

(4) Three

(5) One

Ans .

(4) Three

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.9

. Point Q is 7m to the west of Point R. Anand starts walking from point R towards east. He walks for 3m and takes a right turn. He further walks for 4 113 takes another -right turn. He walks for 5 in and turns to his right. He further walks for 4 m – and stops at Point T. In which direction is Point T with respect to Point Q ?

(1). South

(2) West

(3) East

(4) Cannot be determined

(5) North

Ans .

(3) East

Explanation :
Solution :

Directions (10-14): In these questions, relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by conclusions. Study the conclusions based on the given statements and select the appropriate answer.

Q.10

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(1) If only conclusion I is true

(2) If both conclusions I and II are true

(3) If either conclusion I or II is true

((4) If only conclusion II is true

(5) If neither conclusion I nor H is tru

Ans .

(3)

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.11

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(1) If only conclusion I is true

(2) If both conclusions I and II are true

(3) If either conclusion I or II is true

((4) If only conclusion II is true

(5) If neither conclusion I nor H is tru

Ans .

(1)

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.12

IBPS Clerk (Preliminary Exam), 04-12-2016

(1) If only conclusion I is true

(2) If both conclusions I and II are true

(3) If either conclusion I or II is true

((4) If only conclusion II is true

(5) If neither conclusion I nor H is tru

Ans .

(2)

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.13

IBPS Clerk (Preliminary Exam), 04-12-2016

(1) If only conclusion I is true

(2) If both conclusions I and II are true

(3) If either conclusion I or II is true

((4) If only conclusion II is true

(5) If neither conclusion I nor H is tru

Ans .

(5)

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.14

IBPS Clerk (Preliminary Exam), 04-12-2016

(1) If only conclusion I is true

(2) If both conclusions I and II are true

(3) If either conclusion I or II is true

((4) If only conclusion II is true

(5) If neither conclusion I nor H is tru

Ans .

(4)

Explanation :
Solution :

Directions (15-19): These questions are based on ve words given below.
ROD ITS MUG RAY SEW

Q.15

If the third alphabet in each of the words is changed to next alphabet in the English alphabetical order, in how many words thus formed will an alphabet appear twice?

(1) one

(2) two

(3) four

(4) three

(5) none

Ans .

(1) one

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.16

If the third letter in each of the words becomes the rst letter, the rst becomes the second and the second becomes the third letter, which of the following will form meaningful English words?

(1) Both MUG and RAY

(2) None of the given options will form a meaningful English word

(3) Both ROD and SEW

(4) Only RAY s

(5) Only ITS

Ans .

(5) Only ITS

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.17

Which of the following represent the letters immediately following, (in the English alphabetical order) the third letter of the word which is third from the right and the second letter of the word which is second from the left of the given words? (the counting is done from left to right)

(1)H,U

(2)F,R

(3)R,H

(4)K,N

(5)Y,T

Ans .

(1)H,U

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.18

. If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in the dictionary from left to right, the position of which of the following will not change when compared to the given positions?

(1) Both ITS and RAY

(2) The positions of all the given words would change

(3) Only MUG

(4) Only SEW

(5) Only ROD

Ans .

(4) Only SEW

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.19

If in each of the given words, each of the consonant is changed to the previous letter and each vowel is changed to next letter in the English alphabetical series, how many words thus formed will have at least one vowel?

(1) More than three

(2) None

(3) Three

(4) Two

(5) One

Ans .

(2) None

Explanation :
Solution :

Directions (20-24): Study the given information carefully and answer the given questions.

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, M, N, 0 and P are seated and all of them are facing north and in row-2, W, X, Y and Z are seated and all 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 the other row.0 sits second to the right of one who sits at an extreme end of the line. 0 faces an immediate neighbour of W. X sits to the immediate right of W. The one who faces X sits at one of the positions to the left of P.P does not face W. M sits to the immediate left of the one who faces Z.

Q.20

. Which of the following represents the immediate neighbours of the one who faces Z?

(1) Only O

(2)Both N and M

(3) Only N

(4) Only M

(5)Both M and P

Ans .

(5)Both M and P

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.21

Which of the following represents the people sitting to the immediate right of 0 and immediate right of Z respectively?

(1)P,W

(2)N,W

(3)N,Y

(4)P,X

(5)M,W

Ans .

(1)P,W

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.22

Who sits to the immediate right of the one who faces an immediate neighbour of W?

(1) Only P

(2)Both P and N

(3) Only M

(4) Only O

(5)Both M and P

Ans .

(3) Only M

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.23

Which of the following represents the correct position of N?

(1) Immediate left of the one who faces Y

(2) Second to the right of O

(3) Immediate left of P

(4) Second to the left of the one who faces Z

(5) None of the given options

Ans .

(4) Second to the left of the one who faces Z

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.24

Who amongst the following faces

(1) Either Z or W

(2) X

(3) Z

(4) Y

(5) W

Ans .

(4) Y

Explanation :
Solution :

Directions (25-29): Study the given information carefully to answer the questions given below.

Eight people —P, Q, R, S, W, X, Y and Z are sitting in a straight line facing north with equal distance between each other, but not necessarily in the same order.
• Q sits at one of the extreme ends of the line. Only one person sits between Q and Z. More than three people sit between Z and Y.
• R sits third to the left of S. S is neither an immediate neighbour of Q nor Y.
• Number of people sitting to the left of R is equal to the number of people sitting to the right of X.
• P is not an immediate neighbour of S.

Q.25

. How many persons are seated to the left of R?

(1) Three

(2) Two

(3) Four

(4) One

(5) None

Ans .

(4) One

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.26

Which of the following is true with respect to W as per the given arrangement?

(1) W sits third to the left of Y.

(2) Z is one of the immediate neighbours of W.

(3) Only two people sit between W and S.

(4) Only one person sits to the right of W.

(5) None of the given options is true

Ans .

(5) None of the given options is true

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.27

(1) S

(2) P

(3) W

(4) X

(5) Q

Ans .

(3) W

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.28

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

(1) No one as P sits at extreme right end of the line.

(2) Q

(3) W

(4) X

(5) Z

Ans .

(5) Z

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.29

Who amongst the following represent the immediate neighbours of the persons sitting at extreme ends of the line ?

(1)R,Y

(2)S,W

(3)W,Y

(4)R,X

(5)P,W

Ans .

(4)R,X

Explanation :
Solution :

Directions (30-34): Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions. Eight people— J,K,L,M,N,O,P and Q are sitting around a circular table with equal distance between each other but not necessarily in the same order. Q sits to the immediate left of N. Only four persons sit between Q and L. P sits second to the right of M. M is not an immediate neighbour of L. Only three people sit between Q.

Q.30

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

(1) P sits third to the left of K.

(2) All the given statements are true.

(3) Both M and L are immediate neighbour g of J.

(4) Only three people sit between N and P.

(5) K sits to the immediate left of L.

Ans .

(4) Only three people sit between N and P.

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.31

. As per the given arrangement, J : L in the same way as K : N. Following the same pattern, Q : ...?

(1) J

(2) M

(3) K

(4) P

(5) O

Ans .

(4) P

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.32

What is Q’s position with respect to J?

(1) Second to the left

(2) Fourth to the left

(3) Second to the right

(4) Immediate right

(5) Third to the right

Ans .

(2) Fourth to the left

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.33

Who sits exactly between the one who is to the iminediate right of P and K when counted from the left of K?

(1) N

(2) O

(3) J

(4) K

(5) Q

Ans .

(1) N

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.34

In the given arrangement, if O interchanges its position with N and P interchanges its position with K, then how many persons will sit between P and N, when counted from the right of P?

(1) Two

(2) One

(3) More than three

(4) Three

(5) None

Ans .

(4) Three

Explanation :
Solution :

Q.35

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(1) HG18

(2) JI:18

(3) HG16

(4) IH18

(5) JG12

Ans .

(1) HG18

Explanation :
Solution :

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Directions (1-10):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.

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Directions (2-6): What will come in place of question mark (?)

Directions (18-22) : What will come in place of question mark (?) in the given number series ?

Directions (31-35): Study the table and answer the given questions.

REASONING

Directions (1-5): Study the following arrangement of letters, numbers and symbols carefully to answer the given questions.

Directions (10-14): In these questions, relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by conclusions. Study the conclusions based on the given statements and select the appropriate answer.

Directions (15-19): These questions are based on ve words given below.
ROD ITS MUG RAY SEW

Directions (20-24): Study the given information carefully and answer the given questions.

Directions (25-29): Study the given information carefully to answer the questions given below.

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Directions (1-10):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.

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Directions (2-6): What will come in place of question mark (?)

Directions (18-22) : What will come in place of question mark (?) in the given number series ?

Directions (31-35): Study the table and answer the given questions.

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Directions (1-5): Study the following arrangement of letters, numbers and symbols carefully to answer the given questions.

Directions (10-14): In these questions, relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by conclusions. Study the conclusions based on the given statements and select the appropriate answer.

Directions (15-19): These questions are based on ve words given below. ROD ITS MUG RAY SEW

Directions (20-24): Study the given information carefully and answer the given questions.

Directions (25-29): Study the given information carefully to answer the questions given below.

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Directions (15-19): These questions are based on ve words given below.
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