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I. Introduction
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the official notification for the post
of Probationary Officers in various public sector banks of the country. IBPS PO 2019
Recruitment drive will be conducted for the below mentioned organisations:
Allahabad Bank Central Bank of India Oriental Bank of Commerce Bank of Baroda
Canara Bank Indian Overseas Bank Union Bank of India Bank of India
Syndicate Bank Punjab & Sind Bank Punjab National Bank United Bank of
India
Andhra Bank
The total number of vacancies released under IBPS PO Recruitment is 4336. The vacancies
are less which means the competition and the level of exam is bound to rise.
We assist you all with your IBPS PO Preparation, we have shared this free E-book, where
you will find all the relevant information for this exam in a single place. We have also
shared 1 free mock test in Hindi as well as English for the upcoming IBPS Exam based on
latest pattern.
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(A) Check out the IBPS PO previous year cut off from prelims exam below-
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1. General 56.75
2. OBC 55.50
3. SC 49.25
4. ST 41.75
5. OC 42.75
6. VI 38.75
7. HI 16.50
8. ID 17.00
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Category SC ST OBC UR HI OC VI ID
Maximum
55.34 47.33 53.02 63.91 34.69 50.69 56.11 43.69
Scores
Minimum
35.78 31.60 40.29 43.87 25.16 31.36 42.09 20.36
Scores
We are here sharing the screenshot of result of both Prelims and Main exam.
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Check out our post of, Previous year cut off of IBPS PO Exam(2018,2017 & 2016)
here.
VI. Strategy to crack IBPS PO Exam 2019
If your basic approach is clear and you manage your time smartly, you can easily get
through this exam. We shared an article with important tips to clear IBPS PO exam in
first attempt. We request you to go through the tips shared in this post. It will definitely
help you improve your exam score and manage the remaining days before exam
efficiently.
Check here section wise strategies & tips:
Ultimate Strategy to prepare Quantitative Aptitude for IBPS PO 2019
Ultimate Strategy to Increase Reasoning Score for IBPS PO 2019
Ultimate Strategy to increase English Score for IBPS PO 2019
VII. IBPS PO Preparation Strategy & Study Plan
To help you out with your exam preparation we are providing you all a concise study
plan which you should follow regularly in order to boost your score in the exam.
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VIII. Important PDFs Links for IBPS PO Preparation
You must practice a lot of questions to increase your speed as well as accuracy. Here we
are giving important links of PDFs of previous year and different topics of all three
subjects i.e., Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning & English.
50 Data Interpretation Questions for IBPS PO 2018, Download PDF!
How to Prepare for IBPS PO 2019 while Working (doing a full-time job)
Important Syllogism and Direction Sense Questions, Download PDF!
Important 50 Number Series Questions PDF
IBPS PO: All types of Fill in the Blanks Questions, Download PDF!
50 Important Puzzle & Seating Arrangement Questions: Download PDF
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Direction (1 – 5): Study the 6. If all the digits are rearranged within
following information carefully and a number in the decreasing order,
answer the given questions: which of the following numbers will
5 cars – A, B, C, D and E are parked be the second lowest?
in a straight line at a distance of 7m A. 183 B. 781
from each other. C. 439 D. 639
Only 2 cars are parked between A E. None of these
and E, which is not parked adjacent 7. What is the difference between the
to car D. Only 1 car is parked second largest and the third smallest
between car D and car B. Car D is number?
parked exactly in the middle. Car C A. 182 B. 214
moves 5m north, turns left and C. 310 D. 189
moves for 10m and stops at point J. E. None of these
Car A moves 5m south and turns left 8. If all the even digits within a number
and moves for another 7m and stops are replaced by 7, what will be the
at point S in such a way that point S sum of the digits of the lowest
is to the southeast of both point J and number (digits are added until you
car B. get a single digit number)?
1. What was the distance between car B A. 1 B. 2
and car C, before car C moved to C. 3 D. 4
point J? E. more than 4
A. 7m B. 14m
C. 21m D. 28m Direction (9 – 13): Study the
E. can not be determined following information carefully and
2. How many cars are parked between answer the given questions:
car B and the car which is second to 9 persons – A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and
the left of E? I are sitting in a row. Some are facing
A. none B. 1 north and some are facing south. Not
C. 2 D. 3 more than 2 persons are sitting
E. can not be determined together face the same direction.
3. In which direction is car E with G sits at one of the extreme ends.
respect to point J? Both the persons sitting at the
A. South B. Southwest extreme ends face south. Only 3
C. Northwest D. Southeast persons sit between G and H, who
E. Southwest sits third to the right of A. B faces the
4. What is the shortest distance same direction as that of G. I sits
between point S and car B? third to right of F and both of them
A. 14m B. 19m face the opposite direction. E is not
an immediate neighbor of I. Only 2
C. D. persons sit between C and D. Either
E. None of these C or D sits at the extreme end and
5. In which direction is point S with both face the opposite direction to
respect to car D and what is the each other. B sits third to the right of
distance between them? H but he is not an immediate
A. 5m, north neighbor of G.
B. 5m, south 9. How many persons sit between I and
C. 7m, southwest A?
D. 7m, northwest A. None B. 1
E. None of these C. 2 D. 3
E. More than 3
Direction (6 – 8) : On the basis of 10. If G is related to E, and H is related
numbers given below, answer the to I. In the same way, A is related
following questions: to___
653 639 439 781 471 183
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to answer the question asked (but not both), what percent of the
C. Both statements I and II Together males voted for brand Y?
are sufficient to answer the question 1) Forty percent of the females polled
asked, but Neither statement Alone is voted for brand X.
sufficient 2) Sixty-five percent of the males
D. Each statement Alone is sufficient voted for brand X.
to answer the question asked A. Statement (1) Alone is sufficient,
E. Statements I and II Together are but statement (2) alone is not
NOT sufficient to answer the question sufficient to answer the question
asked, and additional data are asked
needed B. Statement (2) Alone is sufficient,
but statement (1) alone is not
Direction: Each question below is sufficient to answer the question
followed by two statements I and II. asked
You have to determine whether the C. Both statements (1) and (2)
data given in the statement is Together are sufficient to answer the
sufficient to answer the question. You question asked, but Neither
should use the data and your statement Alone is sufficient
knowledge of Mathematics to choose D. Each statement Alone is sufficient
the best possible answer. to answer the question asked
62. How many days will 8 men and 6 E. Statements (1) and (2) Together
women take to complete the work? are NOT sufficient to answer the
I. 15 men and 6 women undertake to question asked, and additional data
complete the work in 3 days. are needed
II. 10 men finish the work in 10 days,
whereas 12 women to finish the work Direction: Each question below is
in 10 days. followed by two statements I and II.
A. Statement I alone is sufficient, but You have to determine whether the
statement II alone is not sufficient to data given in the statement is
answer the question asked sufficient for answering the question.
B. Statement II alone is sufficient, You should use the data and your
but statement I alone is not sufficient knowledge of Mathematics to choose
to answer the question asked the best possible answer.
C. Both statements I and II together 64. A stenographer is tasked with typing
are sufficient to answer the question a certain letter. How many words are
asked, but neither statement alone is there in the letter?
sufficient 1) It will take two minutes less time
D. Each statement alone is sufficient to type the letter at an average speed
to answer the question asked of 80 words per minute than at an
E. Statements I and II together are average speed of 60 words per
NOT sufficient to answer the question minute.
asked, and additional data are 2) It will take 6 minutes to type the
needed first half of the letter at an average
speed of 40 words per minute.
Direction: Each question below is A. Statement I alone is sufficient, but
followed by two statements I and II. statement II alone is not sufficient to
You have to determine whether the answer the question asked
data given in the statement is B. Statement II alone is sufficient,
sufficient to answer the question. You but statement I alone is not sufficient
should use the data and your to answer the question asked
knowledge of Mathematics to choose C. Both statements I and II together
the best possible answer. are sufficient to answer the question
63. In a taste test conducted for coffee asked, but Neither statement alone is
brands X and Y, if each of the 1,600 sufficient
people polled voted for either X or Y D. Each statement alone is sufficient
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You would lose it like that”, she said. the word fits contextually to convey a
3) The little boy could not convey his logical meaning.
message to the elders due to the 74. Utter
hoarseness of his voice. 1) It was utter pleasure to lie down
A. Only 2 in the Jacuzzi.
B. Only 3 2) She was in absolute utter of the
C. Both 1 and 2 fact that the entire village was going
D. Both 2 and 3 to be drowned.
E. All 1, 2 and 3 3) The manager sat in the meeting till
the end without uttering a single
Direction: In the following question, word.
a word is given, which has been used A. Only 1 B. Only 2
in the three statements given below C. Only 3 D. Both 1 and 2
it. Identify the statement(s) in which E. Both 1 and 3
the word fits contextually to convey a
logical meaning. Direction: In this question, two
72. Urn columns I and II and three
1) Since he died, his widow urns to sentences are given, which are
get one glimpse of him. divided into two parts. Column I (A,
2) The decoration on the lid and the B and C) consists of first half of each
carving at the edges made the urn sentence and Column II (D, E and
look like a precious antique. F) consists of second half of each
3) It has been extremely sentence. Match column I with
embarrassing for her to let everyone column II, so that the sentences
know her urn to steal things. formed are both meaningful and
A. Only 3 grammatically correct. Choose the
B. Both 1 and 2 option as your answer.
C. Both 2 and 3 75. I
D. Only 2 A) They could not provide the police
E. All 1, 2 and 3 with any evidence to prove their
innocence,
Direction: In the following question, B) Vaporizers do not just waft lovely
a word is given, which has been used aromas,
in the three statements given below C) He is now a sprightly 90 and I felt
it. Identify the statement(s) in which a surge of nostalgia as
the word fits contextually to convey a II
logical meaning. D) but can also look beautiful in your
73. Intend home.
1) The minister has announced her E) we shake hands and then hug.
intend to fight in the upcoming F) so both of them were arrested.
elections. A. A-F and B-D
2) I remember making a promise to B. A-E, B-F and C-D
her and I still intend to keep it. C. A-D and B-F
3) Our intend is to go to Australia by D. B-F and C-E
the end of next year. E. C-D
A. Only 1
B. Only 2 Direction: In this question, two
C. Both 1 and 2 columns I and II and three
D. Both 2 and 3 sentences are given, which are
E. All 1, 2 and 3 divided into two parts. Column I (A,
B and C) consists of first half of each
Direction: In the following question, sentence and Column II (D, E and
a word is given, which has been used F) consists of second half of each
in the three statements given below sentence. Match column I with
it. Identify the statement(s) in which column II, so that the sentences
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E) everyone was staying away that iii. any resolutions will be no more
night, they decided to do a small than an empty promise
potluck. A. Only i and iii
F) the net to the fisherman. B. Only ii and iii
A. A-F C. Only iii
B. A-D and B-F D. All i, ii and iii
C. A-D, B-F and C-E E. No correction required
D. A-F and C-E
E. C-E Direction: In the given question, a
part of the sentence is printed in
Direction: In the given question, a bold. Below the sentence, three
part of the sentence is printed in alternatives to the bold part are
bold. Below the sentence alternatives given, more than one of which may
to the bold part are given at (A), (B), help improve the sentence. Choose
(C) and (D) which may help improve the option that reflects the correct
the sentence. Choose the correct use of the phrase in the context of
alternative. In case the given the sentence. In case the given
sentence is correct, your answer is sentence is correct, your answer is
(E), i.e., ‘No correction required’. option (E), i.e., “No correction
80. Private investors eager to sign US required”.
projects anxious of getting out of 82. The rationale behind their demand is
their comfort zone in developing that more developed countries are
countries with little history of political more suits to provide an answer
or economic continuity. and, historically, are more
i. are hesitant to venture into responsible for creating the problem.
uncertain areas i. more equipped to deal with the
ii. hesitate to enter risky scenarios situation at hand
iii. are reluctant to step into caution ii. more suitably attuned to the
zones problem
A. Only i iii. better able to meet the challenge
B. Only i and ii A. Only I and ii
C. Only i and iii B. Only ii and iii
D. Only ii and iii C. Only i and iii
E. No correction required D. All i, ii and iii
E. No correction required
Direction :In the given question, a
part of the sentence is printed in Direction :In the given question, a
bold. Below the sentence alternatives part of the sentence is printed in
to the bold part are given at (A), (B), bold. Below the sentence alternatives
(C) and (D) which may help improve to the bold part are given at (A), (B),
the sentence. Choose the correct (C) and (D) which may help improve
alternative. In case the given the sentence. Choose the correct
sentence is correct, your answer is alternative. In case the given
(E), i.e., ‘No correction required’. sentence is correct, your answer is
81. Without an immediate commitment (E), i.e., ‘No correction required’.
to disruptive energy development 83. Television networks, presidents, and
through substantial international celebrity soccer players, from
investment, as well as measures for countries as far-flung as China, Mali,
unlocking private foreign capital, any and Qatar, have taken interest in
resolutions will be hollowed out. the world’s first, and best, ‘football
i. any resolutions will be without freestyler’.
significance or value. i. have thrown the flashlight on the
ii. any resolutions will not world’s first
materialized
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ii. have took notice of the world’s first Direction: In each question, a
iii. have caught site of the world’s sentence with four words printed in
first bold is given. These are numbered as
A. Only i and ii (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of the four
B. Only ii and iii words printed in bold may either be
C. Only i and iii misspelt or inappropriate in the
D. All i, ii and iii context of the sentence. Find out the
E. No correction required word which is wrongly spelt or
inappropriate. The number of that
Direction :In the given question, a word is your answer. If all the words
part of the sentence is printed in printed in bold are correctly spelt and
bold. Below the sentence alternatives also appropriate in the context of the
to the bold part are given at (A), (B), sentence, mark (5), i.e., ‘All are
(C) and (D) which may help improve correct’, as your answer.
the sentence. Choose the correct 86. The fact (A) that Indonesia lyes (B)
alternative. In case the given on the Ring of Fire makes it more
sentence is correct, your answer is vulnerable (C) to tsunamis (D) and
(E), i.e., ‘No correction required’. earthquakes.
84. To salvage cognac, distillers must A. A B. B
adjust to global demands while C. C D. D
keeping untouch the unique E. All are correct
tradition behind their product.
i. demands, while maintain the Direction: In each question, a
unique sentence with four words printed in
ii. demands, while remaining true to bold is given. These are numbered as
the unique (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of the four
iii. demands, at the same time words printed in bold may either be
keeping intact the unique misspelt or inappropriate in the
A. Only i and ii context of the sentence. Find out the
B. Only ii and iii word which is wrongly spelt or
C. Only i and iii inappropriate. The number of that
D. All i, ii and iii word is your answer. If all the words
E. No correction require printed in bold are correctly spelt and
also appropriate in the context of the
Direction: In each question, a sentence, mark (5), i.e., ‘All are
sentence with four words printed in correct’, as your answer.
bold is given. These are numbered as 87. The first step to adopting (A) a pet
(A), (B), (C) and (D). One of the four is to find a legetimate (B) NGO
words printed in bold may either be which works towards animal welfare
misspelt or inappropriate in the (C) or an animal rescue (D) shelter.
context of the sentence. Find out the A. A B. B
word which is wrongly spelt or C. C D. D
inappropriate. The number of that E. All are correct
word is your answer. If all the words
printed in bold are correctly spelt and Direction: In each question, a
also appropriate in the context of the sentence with four words printed in
sentence, mark (5), i.e., ‘All are bold is given. These are numbered as
correct’, as your answer. (1), (2), (3) and (4). One of these
85. We left (A) Mumbai and decided (B) four words printed in bold may either
to settle down (C) here because of be misspelt or inappropriate in the
its pristyne (D) climate and context of the sentence. Find out the
beautiful, green valleys. word which is wrongly spelt or
A. A B. B inappropriate, if any. The number of
C. C D. D that word is your answer. If all the
E. All are correct words printed in bold are correctly
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spelt and also appropriate in the Rearrange all the segments to form a
context of the sentence, mark (5), ie coherent statement.
‘All Correct’, as your answer. 91. A) Physical appearance and bodily
88. Castor oil is rich /(1) in oleic acid and disposition
omega- 6 mandatory /(2) fatty B) Prejudices could also be
acids that replenish /(3) the scalp’s C) That reveal stereotypes about
natural oils and make hair longer, D) That positions an individual in a
thicker /(4) and shinier. caste and class category
A. 1 B. 2 E) Disguised in the form of remarks
C. 3 D. 4 A. ADECB B. AECBD
E. All correct C. BEDCA D. BACED
E. EBCAD
Direction: In each question, a
sentence with four words printed in Direction: In the given question, a
bold is given. These are numbered as statement has been divided into five
(A), (B), (C) and (D). One of the four segments, each of which is denoted
words printed in bold may either be by (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E).
misspelt or inappropriate in the Rearrange all the segments to form a
context of the sentence. Find out the coherent statement.
word which is wrongly spelt or 92. A) Disappearing cultures and
inappropriate. The number of that traditions
word is your answer. If all the words B) To detail in terms of sights,
printed in bold are correctly spelt and sounds, and mannerisms
also appropriate in the context of the C) The film combines vivid
sentence, mark (5), i.e., ‘All are D) To provide a moving tale of
correct’, as your answer. E) Cinematography with wonderful
89. About (A) two weeks, his team attention
managed (B) to clear around 4 A. CEBDA B. ADECB
tonnes of garbage from the city's (C) C. BCEDA D. CEDBA
oldest water (D) system. E. CEDAB
A. A B. B
C. C D. D Direction: In the given question, a
E. All are correct statement has been divided into five
segments, each of which is denoted
Direction: In the given question, a by (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E).
statement has been divided into five Rearrange all the segments to form a
segments, each of which is denoted coherent statement.
by (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E). 93. A) The movement for a separate
Rearrange all the segments to form a Karnataka state
coherent statement. B) The district was given to Kerala,
90. A) Modern–secular and cosmopolitan C) The Kasaragod district was an
values important centre of
B) Rationality and meritocracy D) And yet, when the state
C) Cities are reorganisation took place in 1956,
D) Where people speak the language E) A decision that is disputed till
of today
E) Seen as representative of A. EDCAB B. CADBE
A. CDBCA B. CEBDA C. CEDAB D. CADEB
C. CEADB D. CDACB E. CAEDB
E. CAEDB
Direction: In the given question, a
Direction: In the given question, a statement has been divided into five
statement has been divided into five segments, each of which is denoted
segments, each of which is denoted by (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E).
by (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E).
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ANSWERS
1. Ans. C.
a) Car D is parked exactly in middle.
b) Only 1 car is parked between car D
and car B.
(so, we get 2 possible cases here) e) Car A moves 5m south and turns right
and moves for another 7m and stops at
point S in such a way that point S is to
the south east of both point J and car B.
c) Only 2 cars are parked between A and (so, case 1 gets eliminated here)
E, which is not parked adjacent to car D.
3. Ans. D.
d) Car C moves 5m north, turns left and
a) Car D is parked exactly in middle.
moves for 10m and stops at point J.
b) Only 1 car is parked between car D
and car B.
(so, we get 2 possible cases here)
2. Ans. B.
a) Car D is parked exactly in middle.
b) Only 1 car is parked between car D
and car B.
(so, we get 2 possible cases here) e) Car A moves 5m south and turns right
and moves for another 7m and stops at
point S in such a way that point S is to
the south east of both point J and car B.
c) Only 2 cars are parked between A and (so, case 1 gets eliminated here)
E, which is not parked adjacent to car D.
4. Ans. E.
d) Car C moves 5m north, turns left and
a) Car D is parked exactly in the middle.
moves for 10m and stops at point J.
b) Only 1 car is parked between car D
and car B.
(so, we get 2 possible cases here)
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both faces opposite direction to each g) I sits third to right of F and both of
other. them face opposite direction.
And, it is also given that not more than
2 persons sitting together face same
direction.
(so, case 1 gets eliminated here)
10. Ans. C.
a) G sits at one of the extreme ends.
b) Only 3 persons sit between G and H. c) B sits third to right of H but he is not
an immediate neighbor of G.
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13. Ans. D.
a) G sits at one of the extreme ends.
b) Only 3 persons sit between G and H.
After filling the remaining data, we get:
12. Ans. D.
a) G sits at one of the extreme ends.
b) Only 3 persons sit between G and H.
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3 = 4, false as 3 = 1 ≥ 8 = 4
4 < 1, false as 1 ≥ 8 = 4
So, neither a) nor b) follows.
16. Ans. C.
1) D visits the market on Monday with
his wife and 1 child.
2) C visits the market on Wednesday
with W and his daughter.
3) A visits the market on Friday with Z
but he does not have kids. 6) F does not visit the market on
4) G visits the market with T and 2 kids Tuesday, so only possibility is F visits on
and visits immediately before B. Thursday.
5) B visits the market with his wife and Therefore, E visits on Tuesday.
2 kids. 7) Y is wife of neither D nor B, so Y must
be the wife of E and E has no kids.
8) D is not husband of V, so only
possibility is V is wife of B and V has 2
kids.
17. Ans. D.
1) D visits the market on Monday with
his wife and 1 child.
2) C visits the market on Wednesday
with W and his daughter.
3) A visits the market on Friday with Z
but he does not have kids. 6) F does not visit the market on
4) G visits the market with T and 2 kids Tuesday, so only possibility is F visits on
and visits immediately before B. Thursday.
5) B visits the market with his wife and Therefore, E visits on Tuesday.
2 kids. 7) Y is wife of neither D nor B, so Y must
be the wife of E and E has no kids.
8) D is not husband of V, so only
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19. Ans. C.
1) D visits the market on Monday with
his wife and 1 child.
2) C visits the market on Wednesday
with W and his daughter. 6) F does not visit the market on
3) A visits the market on Friday with Z Tuesday, so only possibility is F visits on
but he does not have kids. Thursday.
4) G visits the market with T and 2 kids Therefore, E visits on Tuesday.
and visits immediately before B. 7) Y is wife of neither D nor B, so Y must
5) B visits the market with his wife and be the wife of E and E has no kids.
2 kids. 8) D is not husband of V, so only
possibility is V is wife of B and V has 2
kids.
20. Ans. A.
1) D visits the market on Monday with
his wife and 1 child.
2) C visits the market on Wednesday
with W and his daughter. 22. Ans. E.
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Case 2:
23. Ans. C.
The → 24
Colorless → 19
Box → 74
In 1st and 2nd statements, the common
word is ‘water’ and the common code is
e) Dexit was born in Delhi and he lives
‘39’. So, ‘39’ stands for ‘water’.
immediately above Charles, who was
Similarly, in 1st and 3rd statements, the
born in Uttar Pradesh.
common word is ‘the’ and common code
Case 1
is ‘24’. So, ‘24’ stands for ‘the’.
And, in 2nd and 3rd statements, the
common word is ‘is’ and the common
code is ‘21’.
The codes for all the words are given in
the following table:
Case 2:
24. Ans. A.
a) Gazal lives on an odd numbered floor
but does not live on the top most floor.
b) 3 people live between Fatima and
Ena.
c) Fatima lives on an even numbered
floor
d) Ena belongs to Himachal Pradesh and f) Only 1 person lives between Barun
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and the person born in Maharashtra. a) Gazal lives on an odd numbered floor
g) Fatima belongs to neither Punjab nor but does not live on the top most floor.
Madhya Pradesh. b) 3 people live between Fatima and
Case 1: Ena.
c) Fatima lives on an even numbered
floor
d) Ena belongs to Himachal Pradesh and
lives below Gazal.
(So, we get 2 possible cases here)
Case 1:
Case 2:
Case 2:
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and the person born in Maharashtra. a) Gazal lives on an odd numbered floor
g) Fatima belongs to neither Punjab nor but does not live on the top most floor.
Madhya Pradesh. b) 3 people live between Fatima and
Case 1: Ena.
c) Fatima lives on an even numbered
floor
d) Ena belongs to Himachal Pradesh and
lives below Gazal.
(So, we get 2 possible cases here)
Case 1:
Case 2:
Case 2:
Case 2:
After filling the remaining data, we get:
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floor
d) Ena belongs to Himachal Pradesh and
lives below Gazal.
(So, we get 2 possible cases here)
Case 1:
Case 2:
Case 2:
Case 2:
27. Ans. E.
a) Gazal lives on an odd numbered floor
but does not live on the top most floor.
b) 3 people live between Fatima and
Ena.
c) Fatima lives on an even numbered f) Only 1 person lives between Barun
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and the person born in Maharashtra. a) Gazal lives on an odd numbered floor
g) Fatima belongs to neither Punjab nor but does not live on the top most floor.
Madhya Pradesh. b) 3 people live between Fatima and
Case 1: Ena.
c) Fatima lives on an even numbered
floor
d) Ena belongs to Himachal Pradesh and
lives below Gazal.
(So, we get 2 possible cases here)
Case 1:
Case 2:
Case 2:
28. Ans. A.
f) Only 1 person lives between Barun
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Case 2:
30. Ans. C.
Common part of ‘cat’ and ‘bat’ is not
related to ‘dog’. So, conclusion I does
not follow.
Although ‘ant’ and ‘dog’ are not related
to each other, but it may be possible
that ‘dog’ may be partially or completely
embedded into ‘ant’. So, conclusion II
h) One who belongs to Punjab lives
does not follow.
below Gazal and it is also given that
Barun was not born in Punjab.
(So, case 2 gets eliminated here)
Case 1:
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d) E sits second to D
32. Ans. B.
a) F sits to the immediate right of B e) H sits second to C, who is not an
b) G sits second to F immediate neighbor of D
(So, case 2 gets eliminated here).
34. Ans. C.
Lets first check the given options:
Symbols used are as follows:
d) E sits second to D
33. Ans. E.
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Volume of Hydrogen =
Volume of Helium = 20 – 16 = 4L So, x = (since 50% of the work
is done by A and B together)
In the second vessel: As, time taken by C to complete 50% of
the work = 8 x 3 = 24 days
Volume of Hydrogen = So, time taken by C to complete the
entire work = 24 x 2 = 48 days
Volume of Helium = 20 – 15 = 5L
After taking out 25% of the mixture Therefore, time taken by B and C to
from the first vessel and putting into the complete the work while working
second vessel
In the first vessel: together = days
Volume of Hydrogen = So option (b) is the correct answer.
55. Ans. A.
Volume of Helium = multiply by LCM of denominators
2, 3, 4
Total mixture removed = 4 + 1 = 5L 6 : 8 : 9 = First part : Second part :
In the second vessel: Third part,
First part (6) further sub-divided in ratio
Volume of Hydrogen = 1: 2 that is= 2 : 4
Volume of Helium = So the difference between these 2 parts
Now 5L of mixture taken from the ratio-wise= 4-2= 2
second vessel and added to the first
vessel. Now value of ratio 2 is = =
In the first vessel: 68 Rs.
Volume of Hydrogen = 56. Ans. A.
The amount invested by P in business A
= 15000 (approx.)
The amount invested by Q in business A
= 20000 (approx.)
Volume of Helium = The amount invested by R in business A
Final ratio of Hydrogen and Helium in = 14000 (approx.)
the first vessel = 15.8 : 4.2 = 79 : 21. The amount invested by S in business A
53. Ans. A. = 11250 (approx.)
37.5% = 3/8(i.e. if Man. cost is 8 units, The total amount invested in business A
then trans. cost is 3 units) = 60250
33.33% = 1/3(i.e. if Man. cost is 3 units, Average amount invested in business A
then trans. cost is 1 unit) = 15062.5
Given, (manufacturing cost + The amount invested by P in business B
transportation cost = total cost) = 25000 (approx.)
The amount invested by Q in business B
= 20000 (approx.)
The amount invested by R in business B
= 22500 (approx.)
The amount invested by S in business B
= 18000 (approx.)
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The total amount invested in business B So, the total profit amount from the
= 85500 business A = 100 A = Rs. 48000
Average amount invested in business B The total profit amount from the
= 21375 business B = 157.5 A = Rs. 75600
So, the required difference = 21375 – The total profit amount from the
15062.5 = 6312.5 business C = 97.5 A = Rs. 46800
So option (b) is the correct answer.
57. Ans. B. Ratio of their profit at the end of 10
Let total profit amount from the business years = [9000 x 7 + (9000+x)x3]:
A = 100A [14000 x 10]: [8500 x 7+(8500+y)x3]:
Total profit amount from the business B [15000x4+7000x4+36000x2]=6: 7: 5:
= 157.5% of 100A = 157.5A 8
Total profit amount from the business C (90000+3x): (140000): (85000+3y):
= 97.5% of 100 A = 97.5A (160000) = 6: 7: 5: 8
Total profit = 100A + 157.5A + 97.5A =
170400
355A = 17040
A = 480
So, the total profit amount from the
business A = 100 A = Rs. 48000
The total profit amount from the
Required difference = x – y = 10000 –
business B = 157.5 A = Rs. 75600
5000 = 5000
The total profit amount from the
business C = 97.5 A = Rs. 46800
So option (d) is the correct answer.
In business B –
59. Ans. D.
Ratio of their profit = (20000 x 3 +
The amount invested by Q in business A
15000 x 3): (22500 x 6) = 105: 135 =
= 20000 (approx.)
7: 9
The amount invested by R in business A
In business C –
= 14000 (approx.)
Ratio of their profit = (14000 x 10):
The collective amount invested by Q and
(8500 x 7 + 13500 x 3) = 14: 10 = 7: 5
R in business A = 34000
Total share of profit of Q from both the
The amount invested by P in business C
business together =
= 9000
The amount invested by S in business C
= 15000
Total share of profit of R from both the Required difference of amount invested
business together = by P and S in business C = 6000
So,
So, required difference = 62025 – 60375 So, x = 17.6 = 18%
= Rs. 1650 So option (d) is the correct answer.
60. Ans. B.
So option (b) is the correct answer. Let total profit amount from the business
58. Ans. D. A = 100A
Let total profit amount from the business Total profit amount from the business B
A = 100A = 157.5% of 100A = 157.5A
Total profit amount from the business B Total profit amount from the business C
= 157.5% of 100A = 157.5A = 97.5% of 100 A = 97.5A
Total profit amount from the business C Total profit = 100A + 157.5A + 97.5A =
= 97.5% of 100 A = 97.5A 170400
Total profit = 100A + 157.5A + 97.5A = 355A = 17040
170400 A = 480
355A = 17040 So, the total profit amount from the
A = 480 business A = 100 A = Rs. 48000
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The total profit amount from the determine the percentage of males
business B = 157.5 A = Rs. 75600 voted for Brand X or Y.
The total profit amount from the
business C = 97.5 A = Rs. 46800 2) 65% of males voted for brand X
In business A – This means 35% of males voted for
Ratio of profit share of Q and S = brand Y.
[20000 x 3 + 15000 x 3 + 22500 x 2]: Hence Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient,
[11250 x 8] = 15: 9 = 5: 3 but statement (1) alone is not sufficient
Profit share of S = to answer the question asked.
64. Ans. D.
Let total no. of words be ‘X’
In business B –
Ratio of profit share of Q and S = 1) =2
[25000 x T]: [18000 x 4 + 39000 x (T –
4)] = 25T: (39T – 84) 2) =6
Profit share of S = 75600 x [(39T – Value of ‘X’ can be found using any of
84)/(64T – 84)]=18000+19800=37800 the statements alone.
2(39T-84)=(64T – 84) 65. Ans. B.
78T – 168 = 64T - 84 From statement I:
14T = 84 Area = ½ × base × altitude
T=6 We know the base, but we do not know
So option (b) is the correct answer. corresponding altitude for sure.
61. Ans. A. Hence, statement I alone is not sufficient
Let the required number = 10x + y to answer the question.
From statement I:
(10x + y): (x + y) = 5 : 2 From statement II:
⇒x:y=1:5 Given, median to base = 5.5 cm
(X,Y) = (1,5), (2,10),(3,15) and so on We know that, median divide the
But X and Y can only be single digits triangle in two parts of equal area.
(X,Y) = (1,5) And the sides of the one part (half
∴ The two digit number = 15 triangle) will be 6 cm, 8/2 = 4 cm and
5.5 cm.
From statement II: X = Y – 4 We can find the area of half of the
We cannot get the value of the two digit triangle by using the formula
number with the help of statement II.
62. Ans. B. Area =
From statement I: ∴ Area of the original triangle = 2 × Area
We cannot find the required number of of the half of the triangle
days. Hence, statement II alone is sufficient to
From statement II: answer the question.
66. Ans. B.
1 man’s per day work = Required number of days = (6 × 15)/10
= 9.
67. Ans. B.
1 woman’s per day work = The number of total woman labor= 40
Now from equation 2:
Required no. of days = = 20% = 40
100% = 40*100/20= 200
Now total number of labor = 200.
days
From equation 1:
So, we can find the answer from Total excellent labor = 100
statement II.
63. Ans. B.
From equation 3:
1) 40% of females polled voted for X 5% of total labor
From the above statement we cannot 5*200/100= 10
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From equation 5:
good Woman=good Boy=good Man=10
now after collecting all the information,
we can fill the table
Total excellent Woman = 100 – excellent
boy – excellent man
= 100 – 40 – 40 = 20
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From equation 3:
5% of total labor
5*200/100= 10 Given,
average Man = good Woman= 10 4 excellent man = 6 excellent woman =
9 excellent boy
From equation 4: ∴ Ratio of efficiencies of
excellent Boy = 20*200/100= 40 Excellent man : excellent woman :
excellent boy = 9 : 6 : 4
From equation 5: Let the total work = 4 × Efficiency of
good Woman=good Boy=good Man=10 excellent man × Number of days
now after collecting all the information, = 4 × 9 × 480 = 17280.
we can fill the table Required number of days = total
work/(Number of excellent men ×
Efficiency of an excellent man + Number
of excellent women × Efficiency of an
excellent woman + Number of excellent
boys × Efficiency of an excellent boy)
= 17280/(40 × 9 + 20 × 6 + 40 × 4) =
17280/640 = 27.
Total excellent Woman = 100 – excellent 70. Ans. E.
boy – excellent man The number of total woman labor= 40
= 100 – 40 – 40 = 20 Now from equation 2:
20% = 40
100% = 40*100/20= 200
Now total number of labor = 200.
From equation 1:
Total excellent labor = 100
From equation 3:
Total man labor = 10+10+40=60 5% of total labor
5*200/100= 10
average Man = good Woman= 10
From equation 4:
excellent Boy = 20*200/100= 40
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it mixes up the present and the past contain errors. The error in B-D is due to
tense . a missing word between ‘much of its’
76. Ans. E. and ‘quite similar’. Both B and D talk
A joins with E to show that Jim posed for about cuisines, so we know that they
photos after finishing off his meal. Apart join together. Error in C-E lies in the use
from this, B joins with D to show that of phrasal verb ‘staying away’ which
guidance is required by everyone around means 'avoid or not come' . Potluck is a
hotel rooms. C joins with F to show that gathering done to share food, which
the presence of so many knobs and cannot be done if the ones who are part
buttons gives a feel of a cockpit. The of it, stay away.
latter two cannot be considered the 80. Ans. B.
correct answers since there are errors in The sentence talks about how private
these. investors who are eager to sign US
Error in B-D lies in the use of ‘expertise projects are reluctant to do the same in
guidance’. The words ‘expertise’ and developing countries. Both (i) and (ii)
‘guidance’ are both nouns, which cannot suffice as per the context of the
come one after the other. We need to sentence. Thus, (B) is the right answer.
use 'expert' , the adjective to qualify the The highlighted phrase is incorrect as we
noun 'guidance'. Error in C-F lies in the need a helping verb such as ‘are’ before
use of ‘few different’ together. ‘A few’ ‘anxious’. Option (iii) is incorrect as
needs to be used in place of ‘few’. ‘caution’ is a noun and cannot modify
77. Ans. E. another noun such as ‘zones’.
A joins E to mean that the vehicle has an 81. Ans. A.
advantage of extra leg and head room. B The sentence talks about how any
joins D to mean that almonds are rich in resolutions will not be successful without
several vitamins and minerals. Finally, C an immediate commitment to disruptive
joins F to mean that her parents were energy development. Both (i) and (iii)
confused about their capacity to afford can replace the highlighted phrase to
her dancing hobby. None of these render the requisite contextual meaning.
sentences has any error. Thus, (A) is the right answer.
78. Ans. C. The highlighted phrase is incorrect as
The sentences A and E join together to ‘hollowed out’ should be replaced with
mean that nutrients give energy on ‘hollow’. In figurative terms, ‘hollow’
consumption, and at the same time you would mean something that will not
do not feel sluggish. The sentence does come true, and ‘hollowed out’ can only
not contain any grammatical error. C be used in a literal sense to mean
and D link together to mean that smog something that is made hollow. Option
chokes the city with its dust and smoke. (ii) is incorrect as ‘materialized’ is in the
This sentence also does not contain any simple past tense form, while we need a
grammatical flaws. The third sentence, verb in its base form to follow the modal
i.e. B and F join to give a meaning that verb ‘will’.
alcohol makes a person vulnerable to 82. Ans. D.
illness, but since the sentence has an The sentence talks about how developed
error with the word ‘make’, it cannot be countries are in a better position to solve
included as an option. Since the word the problem. All the given alternatives
‘make’ is used with ‘ash’, which is a can replace the highlighted part of the
singular noun, the word ‘make’ needs to statement to render the requisite
be changed to ‘makes’. meaning. Thus, (D) is the right answer.
79. Ans. A. The highlighted phrase is incorrect as
A joins with F to mean that the net was ‘suited’ is an adjective while ‘suit’ is a
returned to the fisherman, after the verb. We need an adjective to be
fishing was done. This sentence does not qualified by the adverb ‘more’.
contain any error. B and D along with C 83. Ans. E.
and E together give meanings to the The sentence talks about television
sentences, however, both the sentences networks, presidents and celebrity
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soccer players from remote countries be done. Fatty acids are not mandating,
have noticed the world’s best and first they are important for our healthy
football freestyler. The highlighted existence. They are essential. So, we
phrase is grammatically and contextually should use 'essential' instead of
correct. Thus, (E) is the right answer. 'mandatory'. Hence, the correct answer
Option (i) is incorrect as ‘flashlight’ is B.
refers to a torch; ‘spotlight’ means 89. Ans. A.
attention, and would have been more “About” is a preposition used to suggest
suitable. a rough estimate about a thing
Option (ii) is incorrect as the present (approximately). In the given sentence
perfect tense construction ‘have + verb’ “about” could have been used, had the
always takes the past participle of the sentence been “About two weeks ago”.
verb; ‘taken’ would have been more Since a time indicator is missing here,
suitable instead of ‘took’. another preposition should be used to
Option (iii) is incorrect as ‘site’ means a convey an appropriate sense. Thus, we
place or location; it should be replaced can either use “in” or “within” to indicate
with ‘sight’, as the phrase ‘caught sight’ that the work was completed in the
means taken notice of, which would duration of two weeks. Thus., option A is
have made more sense in this context. the correct answer.
84. Ans. B. 90. Ans. C.
The sentence talks about how distillers Clearly, part C starts the sentence. Part
need to strike a balance between C should be followed by a verb to
adjusting to global demands and indicate the action related to the cities.
maintaining the unique tradition of their Hence, part E follows. This leaves us
product. Both (ii) and (iii) are with options B and C. So, either A can
contextually appropriate. Thus, (B) is follow E or B both of which seem logical
the right answer. after E. D is the second last part which
The highlighted phrase is incorrect as again seems to be followed either by A
‘untouch’ is grammatically incorrect; we or B. Now we must choose the
need an adjective here, and ‘untouched’ appropriate part to be fllowed by D and
would have been more suitable. Option E respectively.
(i) is incorrect as the present participle A language of “rationality and
‘maintaining’ is needed here to carry meritocracy” is a more appropriate term
forward the sentence in a grammatically than a language of “modern–secular and
coherent manner. cosmopolitan values”. Thus, D must be
85. Ans. D. followed by B. So the correct sequence
The word 'pristyne' is misspelt here. The after rearrangement is CEADB.
correct spelling is "pristine", which 91. Ans. C.
means clean and spotless. Hence, the The sentence attempts to define
correct answer is option D. prejudice. Prejudice refers to a
86. Ans. B. preconceived opinion that is not based
The word 'lyes' is misspelt here. The on reason or actual experience. This
correct spelling is "lies", which means to makes B as the first sentence in the
rest on a horizontal surface. Hence, the sequence. Sentence B ends with an
correct answer is option B. auxiliary verb 'be' and will be followed
87. Ans. B. by main verb 'disguised' mentioned in E.
The word 'legetimate' is misspelt here. Thus, BE is a logical pair. This eliminates
The correct spelling is "legitimate", all other options except C. 'Prejudices
which means valid or justifiable. Hence, could also be disguised in the form of
the correct answer is B. remarks' is a complete clause. To add to
Note: "to" in part 1 hasn't been used as this clause, we need to use conjunction
infinitive. 'that'. 'Stereotypes' are generalized tags
88. Ans. B. which can only be mentioned after the
‘Mandatory’ means something that has thing being stereotyped has been
been ordered by an authority and must mentioned. As per the context of the
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sentence, individuals are being derived because of it. The first two
stereotyped, making DC a logical pair. paragraphs establish the relation
'About' as a preposition requires an between education and internet making
object which in this case is 'Physical alternative I correct. Alternative II is
appearance and bodily disposition'. also correct as shown by the following
Thus, C will be followed by A. Thus, the sentences from the passage – “A
correct answer is option C, BEDCA being number of factors, however, inhibit full
the correct order. achievement of these gains. Lack of
92. Ans. A. access is first and foremost among
Only parts A, C or D can begin the these.” But alternative III is incorrect as
sentence as the other parts start would the passage clearly states the opposite
make it abrupt. Since none of the in the following sentence –
options start with D, it can be “Educationalists are enthusiastically
eliminated. Part A cannot be the first exploring opportunities and discovering
segment as it cannot be logically new ways in which they can use the
followed by any other part. Now, since C Internet to improve education
ends with the adjective “vivid”, a noun outcomes.”
must follow it, thus, part E comes next. Hence, option D is the correct response.
The term “attention to detail” makes a 96. Ans. D.
proper sense, thus, part B comes next. The given passage is about how
D and A follow after B. Thus, the correct technology and specifically the internet
sequence is CEBDA. can be incorporated in to the education
93. Ans. B. system and the benefits that can be
Clearly, CA makes an appropriate sense. derived because of it.
We need conjunction to connect part A The first statement can be inferred from
to the rest of the sentence. Hence, part the following sentence in the passage –
D follows. “Yet” as conjunction means “National policies that draw together
‘but at the same time; nevertheless.’ experience in both education and
The first part of the sentence talks about technology, within different countries’
how important Kasaragod district was national contexts, are essential if the
for Karnataka state. After “yet” the Internet’s contribution to education is to
second part of the sentence should be maximised.” This indicates that when
present a contrast to the first part of the the knowledge/ experience from
sentence. Thereby, part B should follow. different countries, the contribution of
This makes CADB a group. Therefore, internet to education enhances.
option B is the apt answer. The second statement can be inferred
94. Ans. E. from the following sentence in the
Clearly, EA makes sense and is passage – “Access to the Internet, with
grammatically correct too. Part A should sufficient bandwidth, is essential for the
be followed by part B to maintain a development of an information society.
parallel structure. Also, B states another Lack of broadband connectivity is
fact about selling rats in local markets. preventing widespread use of Internet in
Naturally, the reason will follow next. education and other areas of life in many
This means EABC is a group. Part D is countries.” Certainly, the developed
definitely not ending the sentence as it countries will have maximum access to
carries the subject of the sentence (the internet, thus developing an information
poor people), and must come in the society.
beginning of the sentence. Thus, the Statement III can be inferred from the
correct sequence is DEABC and option E following lines mentioned in the last
is the correct answer. paragraph of the passage, “The success
95. Ans. D. of Internet in education will be measured
The given passage is about how by educational outcomes: improvements
technology and specifically the internet in students’ attainments, job
can be incorporated into the education opportunities”. This means that job the
system and the benefits that can be existence of job opportunities would
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