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IBPS Clerk Prelims Memory based Question Paper 2017
General English
Direction (1-5): Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
When Hurricane Harvey loomed off the coast of my home state of Texas, it seemed to fill the entire Gulf of
Mexico. When it roared on land, it pummelled the towns of Rockport and Port Aransas, whose tawny beaches
I’ve walked with my kids, pointing out the indigo sails of Portuguese man o’ war jellyfish. Harvey’s eye took
direct aim at the University of Texas’ Marine Science Institute, flattening not just the facility itself, but
priceless samples awaiting analysis. After Harvey left Port Aransas, it spun back into the Gulf of Mexico over
record sea temperatures as great as 4 degrees Fahrenheit above normal. Thermodynamic laws require that
warmer air holds more water vapor. The heat armed the storm with a mighty arsenal of water vapor. Then
Harvey returned to land, dumping a catastrophic amount of rain on Houston. My Facebook feed filled with
pleas for rescue from the rising waters. Friends’ houses flooded — houses that had always been on dry land
before. A chemical plant blew up, twice. Toxic chemicals oozed from Superfund sites. Dozens died in the
deluge, mostly by drowning. And all the while, alongside the heartbreak and horror, I kept thinking about a
strange harbinger: jellyfish. Diaphanous in form yet menacing in sting, jellyfish have a powerful capacity to
capture our imagination. They undulate in a primal rhythm, blinking open and closed like eyes that can peer
into the soul of the sea. And what they are seeing are changes produced by us here on land. Because we burn
fossil fuels, which release greenhouse gasses, not just the atmosphere but ocean waters are warming. At the
same time, our ship traffic transports animals to new places, and sometimes these exotics find home-like
conditions where in the past those conditions would have been unsuitable. That’s likely what happened off the
coast of Italy, where gas platforms are thought to be the home for a new invasion of jellyfish. In the twentieth
century in the Adriatic Sea, moon jellies, pinkish with their characteristic four-leafed clover on top, were a
rarity. Now they are ubiquitous. And as we wash pollution into our waters, we create low oxygen
environments. Some jellyfish, with their low metabolic rate due to their a-cellular jelly insides, can survive
more easily there than fish, with their oxygen-guzzling muscled tissues. The fierce stings of these animals chase
beach-goers out of the water. Their gooey bodies clog machinery at power plants, halting operations. Rampant
coastal development provides new habitat for a jellyfish stage called a polyp that looks like a sea anemone.
When it finds a hard surface like a dock or a jetty to grow on, a single polyp can proliferate into a dozen or
even more medusae. And fields of polyps grow on those hard structures. And our lack of oversight of the
fishing industry, which has removed more than 90% of the large fish from the seas, has depleted the predators
of jellyfish as well as their competitors. Jellyfish are eaten by some fish, and jellyfish eat the same small
zooplankton that fish do. The ecological vacuum left by unrestrained fishing can allow jellyfish to expand their
influence in marine ecosystems. That’s what happened off the coast of Namibia, once one of the world’s most
productive fisheries.
1. Jellyfish can survive in polluted water better than other fishes. Why?
I. They have oxygen gulping muscled tissues.
II. They have low metabolic rate.
III. They eat zooplankton for survival.
A. Only I B. Only II C. Both I and II D. Both II and III E. All are correct
2. Why Hurricane Harvey is termed as devastating?

A. Many houses got flooded during the hurricane.
B. Many people died due to drowning.
C. Toxic chemicals got released from superfund sites.
D. Chemical plants got blown up.
E. All of the above
3. What is the main idea of the passage?

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A. Jellyfish is an endangered species.
B. Low oxygen content due to water pollution has caused changes in aquatic ecosystem.
C. Informing some unknown facts about jellyfish.
D. Destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey.
E. How to improve ecological balance.
4. Pick up the fact(s) about Jellyfish that is(are) related with Namibia.
A. Low oxygen content has caused reduction in the number of jellyfish.
B. Jellyfish can extensively increase their population in case of ecological imbalance.
C. Unregulated fishing activities has led to a stark decrease in number of Jellyfish predators.
D. Both B and C.
E. All are correct
5. Which of the following statement(s) is(are) true in the context of the given passage?
A. Moon Jellyfish is found in Yellow sea where pollution is unchecked.
B. Hurricane Harvey with strong winds battered the entire Gulf of Mexico.
C. Jellyfish sweeping from China have afflicted Japan’s coast.
D. Jellyfish survive more than other fishes in low oxygen environment.
E. Only B and D
Direction (6-15): In the given question, one statement with a blank is given along with four words. Two of
the given words can fit into the given blank. Five options with various combinations of these words is
given. Pick up the combination of the words that fit into the blank.
6. The bank officials have been found ________ of taking bribes. a) Receptive b) Guilty c) Probable d)
Accurate
A. a-c B. b-c C. a-d D. c-d E. a-b
7. The Defence Minister decided to give a briefing about the increased military _______ in the
contemporary times.
a) Requirements b) Threats c) Assistance d) Assumptions
A. a-d B. b-c C. a-b D. b-d E. a-c
8. The neighbours decided to come _______ after seeing the Christmas decoration being set up in the
alley.
a) Across b) On c) Over d) About
A. b-d B. a-c C. c-d D. a-b E. b-c
9. As the Governor _______ the officials to abolish the redundant act, the established system got
disrupted.
a) Asked b) Requested c) Ordered d) Inquired
A. b-c B. a-c C. b-d D. a-b E. a-d
10. The waiter came to our table and asked if we wanted _______ coffee, as it was closing time for the
cafe.
a) Much b) More c) Small d) Some
A. a-b B. b-c C. b-d D. c-d E. a-d
11. The country’s diplomatic history is filled with instances of _______ people coming together to counter
challenges.
a) Powerful b) Insightful c) Approximate d) Lethargic
A. b-d B. a-c C. a-b D. b-c E. a-d
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12. In the latter decades of the last century, it was noted that racism was ________ acknowledged by
those in power.
a) Virtually b) Speculatively c) Strongly d) Hardly
A. a-b B. c-d C. a-c D. b-d E. b-c
13. Looking at the state of disorder, the veterans often _______ about the fading relevance of their
sacrifices during the great war.
a) Stuff b) Suit c) Wonder d) Think
A. a-c B. b-d C. a-d D. c-d E. b-c
14. The contract for the dam was being heavily contested _______ the major construction giants on the
continent.
a) By b) Among c) Across d) Over
A. a-b B. b-c C. b-d D. a-c E. a-d
15. The Election Commission decided to _______ its authority after receiving complaints of malpractices
during the poll campaigns.
a) Ease b) Use c) Exercise d) Ascertain
A. a-c B. b-c C. b-d D. a-b E. a-d
Direction (16-20): The given question has a statement with an idiom in it, which has been mentioned in
bold. The statement is followed by five options; pick the option that best explains the meaning of the
idiom, as used in the statement.
16. The company was keen at cutting down on the employee overheads in order to make the business
profitable.
A. Reduce B. Spike C. Ensure D. Elongate E. Affiliate
17. It was difficult to put up with the nagging relatives during the growth years.
A. Decorate B. Issue C. Endure D. Richochet E. Prioritise
18. The commissioner advised the fugitives to turn in themselves to get some legal respite.
A. Lessen B. Accentuate C. Retard D. Liberate E. Surrender
19. Aniket was willing to go overboard for receiving a scholarship to pursue higher education overseas.
A. Remove B. Stretch C. Incur D. Liquidate E. Enhance
20. The central bank was of the idea that it was not suitable to bail out the ailing cooperatives.
A. Depart B. Alter C. Entertain D. Reverse E. Rescue
Direction (21-30): The given question contains one statement that is divided into five parts, out of which the
first part is correct. There is some error in the three of the remaining four parts of the statement, while one part
is correct. The correct part is your answer. In case all the parts are incorrect, the last option is your answer.
21. The trouble with/ mental illness are/ that it is rarely/ diagnosed latter than/ it should suitably be.
A. mental illness are B. that it is rarely C. diagnosed latter than D. it should suitably be E. All are incorrect
22. Recurrence of scams/ in the recent/ decades can be credited by/ the increasing in/ the bureaucratic lenient.
A. in the recent B. decades can be credited by C. the increasing in D. the bureaucratic lenient E. All are
incorrect
23. The proactive approach of/ a city authorities / have led to the reduction/ with unwanted federal expenses/
in tax collection.
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A. a city authorities B. have led to the reduction C. with unwanted federal expenses D. in tax collection E. All
are incorrect
24. It has always been/ difficult with the political/ machinery to meshing with/ the judiciary because/ of the
conflicts of interest.
A. difficult with the political B. machinery to meshing with C. the judiciary because D. of the conflicts of
interest E. All are incorrect
25. My driver revved the engine/ hard in an attempt to increasing/ the available power over/ the engine, but
failed/ due to the favorable weather.
A. hard in an attempt to increasing B. the available power over C. the engine, but failed D. due to the favorable
weather E. All are incorrect
26. There has been/ a unprecedented increase in/ the number of adoption/ requests into the last/ few years of
collect statistics.
A. a unprecedented increase in B. the number of adoption C. requests into the last D. few years of collect
statistics E. All are incorrect
27. The incumbent Greek government/ is willing to make most sacrifices/ than their predecessors in/ order to
impress financial/ situation in the troubled economics.
A. is willing to make most sacrifices B. than their predecessors in C. order to impress financial D. situation in
the troubled economics E. All are incorrect
28. Removing the trash from/ the street was being always/ consideration a prerequisite/ for improvement the
overall/ ambience of the city.
A. the street was being always B. consideration a prerequisite C. for improvement the overall D. ambience of
the city E. All are incorrect
29. Referring to the attention/ received for the pilot project,/ the district collector commemoration / the social
workers involved in/ the execution of an crucial plan.
A. received for the pilot project B. the district collector commemoration C. the social workers involved in D.
the execution of a crucial plan E. All are incorrect
30. Living under the shadow/ of the revolting must have/ has deteriorating effect in/ the personalities of the
childrens/ growing over these years.
A. of the revolting must have B. has deteriorating effect on C. the personalities of the childrens D. growing
over these years E. All are incorrect
Numerical Ability
Direction(31-35): What should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following number series?
31. 24, 25, ?, 41, -8, 73

A. 13 B. 16 C. 25 D. 43 E. 50
32. 7, 10, 16, 28, ?, 100

A. 34 B. 40 C. 52 D. 60 E. 78
33. 9, 11, 16, 26, ?, 69

A. 31 B. 38 C. 43 D. 45 E. 46
34. 3, 4, 10, 33, 136, ?

A. 150 B. 298 C. 463 D. 572 E. 685
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35. 2, 3, 6, 15, 45, ?
A. 90 B. 135 C. 157.5 D. 200 E. 225
Directions (36-40): Study the following Table and answer the questions given below.
Number of books sold in different shops in different years. (in thousands)
36. What was the respective ratio between the Books sold in Shop P to Shop S in the year 2005?
A. 243:250 B. 343:250 C. 204:211 D. 104:115 E. None of these
37. What was total number of Books sold in shop R in all the years together?
A. 84200 B. 42400 C. 71900 D. 72800 E. None of these
38. Which Shops sold maximum number of Books in all the years together?
A. P B. Q C. R D. T E. None of these
39. What was the difference between the numbers of books sold in shop T in 2001 and In Shop S in the
year 2003?
40. What was the total number of books sold in Shop Q in 2003, 2004, and 2005?
Direction Q(41-55): What value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?
41.12.5×14÷8.75+42=50+?
A. 18 B. 12 C. 32 D. 42 E. 65
42. 150% of 460+24% of 650=?

A. 854 B. 846 C. 895 D. 825 E. 864
43. 442 + 232 = (?)2 + 44

A. 47 B. 65 C. 52 D. 41 E. 87
44.
45.
46. Direction: What value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?
(?)2 % of 650 = (20)2 + (4)2
A. 8 B. 64 C √ 8. D.(64)^2 E. 32
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47.
A. 18.25 B. 19.98 C. 34.58 D. 65.25 E. 45.85
48.
A. 2.79 B. 5.01 C. 4.29 D. 6.36 E. 3.96
49.
A √ 18. B. 324 C. 18 D./(324)^2 E. √ 314
50. 534.596 + 61.472 - 496.708 = ? + 27.271

A. 126.631 B. 62.069 C. 72.089 D. 132.788 E. None of these
51 √ 529* 6 / 2 * ?= 14076
A. 204 B. 251 C. 102 D. 146 E. 129
52. 1637 + 1832 = (45)2 + (?)2

A. 38 B. 42 C. 46 D. 54 E. 50
53.
54. 69÷3×0.85+24.5-13.8=?
A. 31.75 B. 30.25 C. 28.95 D. 35.25 E. 37.95
55.
56. Two items A and B have equal cost price. Item A is sold at 40% profit and item B is sold at an
amount 20% less than the selling price of item A. If the total profit is 156 Rs then find the cost price of A.
A. Rs. 300 B. Rs. 350 C. Rs. 400 D. Rs. 450 E. None of these
57. Of three positive numbers, the ratio of the first and second numbers is 3:4 & that of the second and
third numbers is 5:6. The product of the second and third numbers is 4320. What is the sum of three
numbers?
58. The ratio of the speed of a boat downstream and speed of the stream is 9:1. If the speed of the current
is 3 km per hr, find the distance travelled by the boat upstream in 5 hours.
A. 100 km B. 98 km C. 109 km D. 105 km E. 112 km
59. The difference between the simple interest obtained by investing Rs. 'X' with 8% per annum for an
year and by investing Rs. 'X+1400' with 8% per annum for two years is 240 Rs. Find the value of X.
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60. Average age of A and B, 2 years ago was 26. If the age of A, 5 years hence is 40 years, and B is 5 years
younger to C, then find the difference between the age of A and C?
A. 6 B. 9 C. 12 D. 15 E. 18
61. The average of X, Y, Z is 24. Also, X:Y = 2:3 and X+Y = 60, then find the value of (X-Z)
62. The length of a rectangle is 80% of the diagonal of a square of area 1225 cm2, then find area of
rectangle if it's perimeter is 94√2 cm
A. 1064 cm2 B. 1077 cm2 C. 1081 cm2 D. 1090 cm2 E. None of these
63. The annual salary of Arun is 7.68 lac. If he spends Rs. 12000 on his children, 1/13th of rest of the
salary on food and Rs. 8000 in mutual funds, then find the monthly saving he is left with.
A. Rs. 38000/- B. Rs. 39500/- C. Rs. 40000/- D. Rs. 41250/- E. Rs. 45000/-
64. A can do a work in 24 days. B is 20% more efficient than A. If C can do the work in 10 more days
than B, find the time taken by A and C together to complete the work.
A. 43/3 days B. 40/3 days C. 50/3 days D. 41/2 days E. None of these
65. The ratio of milk to water is 5:4. If two litres of water is added, the ratio becomes 10:9, then find the
new amount of water in the mixture.
A. 12 litres B. 14 litres C. 16 litres D. 17 litres E. 18 litres
Direction (66-70): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions.
A building has eight floors numbered one to eight, in such a manner that the ground floor is numbered one, the
floor above it, numbered two and so on such that the topmost floor is numbered eight. One of the eight persons,
viz, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W lives on each floor. R lives on third numbered floor. Only two persons live
between the floors of R and V. W lives on the floor immediately above the floor of Q. Only one person lives
between the floors of T and U. T lives above U. Only one person lives between the floors of R and S. S lives on
any floor below the floor of T.
66. Who among the following lives on the fifth numbered floor?
A. S B. Q C. W D. P E. V
67. Who among the following lives exactly between the floors of R and S?
A. U B. P C. V D. T E. W
68. Who among the following lives on the topmost floor?

A. T B. Q C. W D. R E. V
69. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and hence they form a group. Which one of the
following does not belong to that group?
A. R B. V C. P D. S E. Q
70. How many persons live between the floors of Q and U?

A. None B. One C. Two D. Three E. Four
Direction (71-75): The question has two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have
to take the two given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and
then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly
known facts.
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71. Statements: All buses are car. Some buses are trucks. Conclusions: I. Some buses are definitely not trucks.
II. At least some trucks are cars.
A. Only conclusion I follows. B. Only conclusion II follows. C. Either conclusion I or II follows. D. Neither
conclusion I nor II follows. E. Both conclusions I and II follow.
72. Statements: Some animals are plants. All plants are rocks. Conclusions: I. All plants are animals. II. At
least some rocks are animals.
A. Only Conclusion I follows
B. Only Conclusion II follows
C. Either Conclusion I or II follows
D. Neither Conclusion I or II follows
E. Both Conclusion I and II follow
73. Statement: No pin is a clip. All pins are fans. Conclusions: I. All fans are pins. II. No clip is a fan.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows.
E. Both I and II follows
74. Statements: Some kites are birds. No kite is an aeroplane.

Conclusions : I. All aeroplanes are birds. II. Some birds are definitely not kites.
E. Both I and II follows.
75. Statements: All metals are plastics. All plastics are fibres.
Conclusions: I. At least some fibres are metals. II. Some metals are not fibres.
E. Both I and II follows.
Direction (76-80): Study the following arrangement of numbers, letters, and symbols carefully and answer the
questions.
I 4 M 6 % 1 R O # 9 @ G W S 2 U $ *8 7 C E 3 © K 5
76. How many such numbers are there in the above arrangement each of which is immediately followed by a
vowel but not immediately preceded by a number?
A. None B. One C. Two D. Three E. More than three
77. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way on the basis of their positions in the above arrangement
and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
A. M1% B. U8* C. G2S D. 35K E. C©E
78. Which of the following is seventh to the right of fifteenth from the right end?
A. 8 B. G C. 7 D. C E. None of these
79. How many such symbols are there in the above arrangement, each of which is immediately followed by a
consonant and also immediately preceded by a number?
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A. None B. One C. Two D. Three E. More than three
80. If all the symbols are dropped from the above arrangement which of the following will be eight from the
left end?
A. G B. R C. O D. 9 E. None of these
Direction (81-85): In these questions, relationship between different elements is shown in the statements.
These statements are followed by two conclusions.
81. Statement: P ≤ Q = R > S > T Conclusions: I. P < T II. T < Q

C. Either conclusion I or II follows
D. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
E. Both conclusion I and II follows
82. Statement: L ≤ M < N > O = P Conclusion: I. P < N II. O < M

83. Statement: J > K ≤ L = M < N Conclusions: I. K < N II. K < M

84. Statement: P ≤Q = R, T > R = S Conclusions: I. P = S II. P < S

85. Statement: P ≤ Q = R, T > R = S Conclusions: I. Q < T II. P < S

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Direction (86-90): Study the information given below and answer the question based on it.
Eight persons A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a circular table and facing the centre. They earn
different salaries i.e. 12000, 15000, 17000, 18000, 21000, 22000, 26000 and 32000, but not necessarily in the
same order. D sits third to the left of A who earns 12000. The one who earns 18000 is neighbor of A. F earns
4000 more than G. Two persons sit between the one who earns 18000 and H. B earns 17000 and sits immediate
left of D. G and C are neighbours and earn total 33000. F is neighbor of A and the one who earns the highest. D
earns more than E. The one who earns 21000 sits 2nd to the right of the one who earns 18000.
86. Who among the following earns the highest?

A. F B. C C. H D. G E. D
87. Which of the following combination is correct?

A. D-21000 B. C-18000 C. G-18000 D. G-15000 E. F-21000
88. Which of the following pair is sitting opposite?

A. B and C B. C and H C. A and E D. E and H E. G and B
89. Who is sitting exactly between G and E?

A. The one who earns 18000. B. A C. F D. The one who earns 15000 E. B
90. How many persons are earning more than D?

A. None B. 1 C. 2 D. 3 E. 4
Directions (91-95): Study the information given below and answer the questions based on it.
OTM NSP AKG BCE LTR
91. If all the alphabets in each word are arranged in reverse English alphabetical order then which of the
following word comes first in reverse English alphabetical order?
A. OTM B. NSP C. AKG D. BCE E. LTR
92. If in each of the words, the first alphabet is changed to previous alphabet according to English
alphabetical series and last alphabet is changed to the next alphabet according to English alphabetical
series so in how many words there is no vowel in that particular word?
A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3 E. 4
93. If the second letter is replaced with an alphabet which succeeds the second alphabet is English
alphabetical order and the last letter is replaced with an alphabet which precedes the last letter in
English alphabetical order then how many words will have repeated alphabets?
A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3 E. 4
94. If in each of the words, we sum all the alphabets number according to their position in English
alphabetical series (i.e. A=1) so which of the following get the highest number?
A. OTM B. NSP C. AKG D. BCE E. LTR
95. If in each of the words, all the consonants are replaced with an alphabet which succeeds that
consonant in English alphabetical order and all the vowels are replaced with an alphabet which precedes
that vowel in English alphabetical order then how many words will be there with at least two vowels?
A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3 E. 4
Direction (96-100): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions.
Eight persons M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T are sitting in a straight line. Four of them are facing north and four of
them are facing south. Only three persons sit between M and N and N is sitting at one of the ends. O is 2nd to
the right of M and facing north. Q is 3rd to the right of O. More than two persons sit between Q and R. T is 2nd
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to the left of R. P is 2nd to the right of Q. More than two persons sit between T and N. M’s neighbours are
facing same direction. Q’s neighbours are facing same direction. P’s neighbours are facing opposite directions.
96. Who among the following sits at the corner?

A. R B. Q C. S D. T E. P
97. Who among the following is not belongs to the group?

A. R B. M C. S D. Q E. P
98. How many persons sit between Q and R?

A. None B. 1 C. 2 D. 3 E. 4
99. Who among the following is 3rd to the left of S?

A. No one B. M C. Q D. T E. R
100. Who among the following exactly between M & O?

A. T B. R C. P D. N E. Q
Solutions
1. Ans. D
The first two statements have been mentioned at the end of the first paragraph. While the third paragraph too
finds its mention in the second paragraph, it is not a reason for the better survival rate of the Jellyfish, so the
correct response is option D.
2. Ans. E
The devastating effects of the hurricane have been mentioned in the first paragraph. All the options have been
mentioned in the first paragraph and thus the correct response is option E which includes all the given
statements.
3. Ans. B
The passage has been wound around the fact that the water pollution has led to changes in the established
ecosystem. Taking the example of the jellyfish, the author has mentioned that the aquatic ecosystem is
changing, thus the correct response is option B.
4. Ans. C
All the mentioned facts find place in the passage but the only fact that is related with Namibia is the fact that
the number of predators of Jellyfish has reduced drastically leading to a great spike in their numbers.
5. Ans. E
Statement B has been mentioned at the starting of the first paragraph. Statement D has been discussed in the
middle of the first paragraph. Thus, the correct response is option E as it combines both the statements.
6. Ans. B
Receptive means willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas. Guilty means justly chargeable with
a particular fault or error. Probable means a person who is likely to become or do something, especially one
who is likely to be chosen for a team. Accurate means (with reference to a weapon, missile, or shot) capable of
or successful in reaching the intended target. The context is that the bank officials either have been found to
take bribes or are likely to take bribes, so the correct response is b-c.
7. Ans. C
The suitable contexts here are that here are that there are military dangers and needs. Thus, the correct response
is a-b.
8. Ans. C
Two phrases can be used here:'Come over' meaning to visit casually or 'come about' meaning to arrive. So, the
correct response will be a-d.
9. Ans. B
According to the general chain of command, the Governor usually gives orders. Thus, the only relevant
contexts will be a-c.
10. Ans. C
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Here the context is of coffee which is an uncountable item and thus can't use 'much' or 'small' to explain its
quantity. This leaves b-d as the only relevant options.
11. Ans. C
Insightful means having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive. Approximate means close
to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact. Lethargic means affected by lethargy; sluggish and
apathetic. 'Approximate' is not a suitable adjective when talking about people. 'Lethargic' is contextually
incorrect as this kind of people are generally not able to make any changes to the society. So, the correct
response is a-b.
12. Ans. B
Virtually means nearly; almost. Speculatively means theoretical rather than demonstrable. Strongly means with
great power or strength. Hardly means scarcely (used to qualify a statement by saying that it is true to an
insignificant degree). Here the possible contexts can be of racism being either very strongly or scarcely
acknowledged. Thus, the correct response is c-d.
13. Ans. D
The context is of the veterans being doubtful of the relevance of the sacrifices. Only, 'think' and 'wonder' suit
this context. Thus, the correct response is c-d.
14. Ans. A
Here the choice of preposition needs to be made. The context is of the contest being between major
construction giants, thus 'by' and 'among' are the two contextually suitable fillers. 'By' gives the sense of
associativity and 'among' can be used to pick from the pool of the contenders.
15. Ans. B Ease means the act of making things easy. Ascertain means find (something) out for certain; make
sure of. These two do not fit in the context of the statement. So, the correct response is b-c.
16. Ans. A
The phrase 'cutting down' is used to show the reduction from the previous value. Thus the correct response is
option A.
17. Ans. C
'To put up with' means to tolerate or endure. Thus the correct response is option C. Richochet means a shot or
hit that rebounds off a surface.
18. Ans. E
The phrase 'to turn in' means to surrender. So, the correct response is option E. Accentuate means make more
noticeable or prominent. Retard means delay or hold back in terms of progress or development. Liberate means
set (someone) free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression
19. Ans. B
'To go overboard' means be very enthusiastic. So, the correct response is option B which means to overstretch
oneself.
20. Ans. E
'To bail out' means to rescue someone from a difficult situation. So, the correct response is option E.
21. Ans. D
The second part is incorrect because of the plural helping verb 'are' while the noun is singular. The third part is
incorrect because it gives incorrect meaning. 'Rarely' needs to be replaced with 'generally'. The fourth part is
incorrect because 'latter' is the incorrect word usage here. It needs to be replaced with 'later'. The fifth part ha no
error.
22. Ans. A
The third part is incorrect because of the wrong preposition use. 'By' needs to be replaced with 'to'. The fourth
part is incorrect because of the incorrect form of the verb. 'Increasing' needs to be replaced with 'increase'. The
fifth part is incorrect as 'lenient' is the adjective form while the correct usage is adverb form which is 'leniency'.
23. Ans. D
The second part is incorrect because of the wrong article usage. 'A' needs to be replaced with 'the'. The third
part is incorrect becauuse the subject here is 'approach' which is singular and thus will take a singular helping
verb i.e. 'has'. The fourth part is incorrect because of the wrong preposition usage. 'With'' needs to be replaced
by 'in'. The fifth part has no error.
24. Ans. C
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The second part is incorrect because of the incorrect usage of the preposition. 'With' needs to be replaced by
'for'. The third part is incorrect because of the incorrect form of verb. 'Meshing' needs to be replaced with
'mesh'. The fifth part is incorrect because of the incorrect phrasal usage. It should be 'conflicts of interests'. The
fourth part is free from error.
25. Ans. C
The second part is incorrect because of the incorrect form of the verb. 'Increasing' needs to be replaced with
'increase'. The third part is incorrect because of the wrong preposition usage. 'Over' needs to be replaced with
'to'. The fifth part is incorrect because it fails to provide proper meaning. 'Favorable weather' is not likely to
cause the engine to fail; it has to be 'unfavorable'.
26. Ans. B
The second part is incorrect because of the incorrect article. 'A' needs to be replaced with 'an'. The fourth part is
incorrect because of the wrong preposition usage. 'Into' needs to be replaced with 'in'. The fifth part is incorrect
because of the incorrect framing. It should be 'collected statistics' instead of the 'collect statistics'.
27. Ans. B
The second part is incorrect because of the wrong usage of 'most'. The correct comparison degree would be
'more'. The fourth part is incorrect because 'impress' does not make any sense in the context of the statement. It
should be replaced with 'improve'. The fifth part is incorrect because of the incorrect use of the word
'economics'. It needs to be replaced with 'economy'. There is no error in the third part.
28. Ans. D
The second part is incorrect because of the wrong structure. 'Was' needs to be omitted. The third part is
incorrect because we require a verb here instead of a noun. 'Consideration' needs to be replaced with'
considered'. The fourth part is incorrect because 'improvement' is a verb but we need a verb here. Thus
'improving' needs to be used. The fifth part is free from error.
29. Ans. C
The second part is incorrect because of the wrong preposition usage. 'For' needs to be replaced with 'by'. The
third part is incorrect because of the wrong structure. 'Commemoration' is a noun' which needs to be replaced
with 'commemorated' which is a verb. The fifth part is incorrect because of the incorrect article usage' 'An'
needs to be replaced with 'a'. The fourth part is free from any error.
30. Ans. D
The second part is incorrect because we need the noun 'revolt' instead of the verb form 'revolting'. The third part
is incorrect because of the wrong preposition usage. 'In' needs to be replaced with 'on'. The fourth part is
incorrect because of the wrong spelling 'childrens'. It should be replaced with 'children'. The fifth part is free
from any error.
31. Ans. B
The pattern followed is +12, -32 , +52 , -72 , +92
32. Ans. C
The pattern followed is +3 , +6 , +12 , +24 , +48
33. Ans. C
Double Difference pattern is followed in the above series. +2, +5, + 10, +17, +26
34. Ans. E
The pattern followed is *1 + 1, *2 +2 , *3 + 3 , *4 + 4 , *5 + 5
35. Ans. C
The pattern followed is *1.5 , * 2 , *2.5 , *3 , *3.5
36. Ans. B
Required ratio = 17150 : 12500 = 343:250
37. Ans. C
Required total number of sales = 15.5 + 13.5 + 7.5 + 5.6 + 16.3 + 13.5= 71900
38. Ans. A
Shop P’s sales= 91.4 Shop Q’s sales=65.05 Shop R’s sales=71.9 Shop S’s sales=43.8 Shop a T’s sales=46.8
39. Ans. C
Required difference = 6.3 – 5.9 = 0.4 thousands= 400
40. Ans. C
Required total number of sales=14.4+7.4+15.7=37.5 thousand= 37500
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41. Ans. B
By replacing the “?” with “x” +42=50+X (125*140)/875 + 42 = 50 + X 140/7 + 42 = 50 + X 20 + 42 = 50 + X
62 = 50 + X X = 62 - 50 X = 12
42. Ans. B
×460+ ×650 690+156 846
43. Ans. A
1936 + 529 = ?2 + 256 2465 = ?2 + 256 ?2 = 2465 - 256 ?2 = 2209 ?=47
44. Ans. E
504/42 × 7 - 63 + 28 = 84 – 63 + 28 = 49 Hence option E is correct
45. Ans. B
Hence, option (B) is correct.
46. Ans. A
47. Ans. B
By replacing the “?” with “x” =1998÷x
= x=19.98
48. Ans. B
49. Ans. C
(?)2 = 325 – 144 + 75 + 68 = 468 – 144 = 324 (?) = 18,-18
50. Ans. C
534.596 + 61.472 – 496.708 = ? + 27.271 596.068 – 496.708 = ? + 27.271 ? = 99.36 – 27.271 ? = 72.089
51. Ans. A
23*3*x=14076 69*x=14076 = =204
52. Ans. A
3469 = 2025+?2 ?2 = 3469-2025 ?2 = 1444 ? = 38
53. Ans. B
264 / 24 + 121 + 12 = (?)^2 11 + 121 + 12 = (?)^2 144 = (?)^2 (?) = 12
54. Ans. B
+10.7 19.55+10.7 30.25
55. Ans. C
2/3x3/5x3/4x?=3174 =3174x10/3 =31740/3 =10580 Hence, Option C is correct.
56. Ans. A
Let the cost price of A as well as B is 100 Rs. Then, ATQ: Selling Price of A = 100+40 = 140 And Selling
Price of B = 140 - (140*0.2) = 140 - 28 = 112 Total selling price = 140+112 = 252 Rs. Total Cost price = Rs.
200 So by taking cost price = 100 Rs. total profit = 52 Rs. Total profit will be Rs. 156 when cost price =
(100/52)*156 = Rs. 300
57. Ans. B
Let the second & third numbers are 2x & 3x respectively. ATQ, 5x*6x = 4320 30x2 = 4320 x2 = 144 x=12
Hence, second number = 5x = 5*12 = 60 Third number = 6x = 6*12 = 72 Ratio of first & second number = ¾
Hence, first number = ( ¾)*60 = 45 Sum of these 3 numbers = 60+72+45 = 177
58. Ans. D
Let the speed of boat in still water is ‘x’ km/hr & that of stream is ‘y’ km/hr. Then, ATQ (x+y)/y = 9/1 9y = x +
y x = 8y y = 3 km/hr So, x = 24 km/hr Upstream speed = 24-3 = 21 km/hr Hence, distance travelled upstream in
5 hours = 21*5 = 105 km
59. Ans. A
[(X+1400)*8*2/100] - [(X*8*1)/100] = 240 0.16X + 14*16 - 0.08X = 240 0.08X = 240 - 224 0.08X = 16 X =
200 Rs.
60. Ans. B
Let the present ages of A & B to be ‘a’ & ‘b’ respectively. Hence, 2 years ago, their ages must have been (a-2)
& (b-2) respectively. Average of their ages at that time = 26 Hence, [(a-2)+(b-2)]/2 = 26 (a-2)+(b-2) = 52 a+b =
56 Age of A, 5 year hence = 40 years Hence, (a+5) = 40 a = 35 years Hence, b = 56 - 35 = 21 years B = (C-5)
Hence, C = 21+5 = 26 years Age difference between A & C = 35 - 26 = 9 years
61. Ans. D
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X+Y+Z = 24*3 = 72 X:Y = 2:3 (Given) Let ‘X’ to be 2a & ‘Y’ to be 3a X+Y = 60 (Given) 2a+3a = 60 5a = 60
a = 12 Hence, X = 24 & Y = 36 From equation (1)... Z = 72 - 60 Z = 12 Hence, X - Z = 24-12 = 12
62. Ans. A
The area of a square = 1225 cm2 Let the side of the square = a cm. Hence, a2 = 1225 a=35 cm Diagonal of the
square = a√2 = 35√2 cm Length of the rectangle (l)=80% of 35√2 cm = 28√2 cm Perimeter of the rectangle =
94√2 cm 2(l+b) = 94√2 cm l+b = 47√2 cm 28√2 + b = 47√2 b=19√2 cm Area of the rectangle=l*b =
28√2*19√2 cm = 1064 cm2
63. Ans. C
Annual salary of Arun = 7,68,000 Rs. Monthly salary = 7,68,000/12 = Rs. 64,000 Spending on children = Rs.
12,000 Rest = 52,000 1/13th of the rest = 52,000/13 = Rs. 4,000 is spent on food. Rs. 8,000 is spent in mutual
funds. Monthly savings = 64,000 - (12,000+4,000+8,000) = Rs. 40,000
64. Ans. B
A takes 24 days to complete a work. B is 20% more efficient than A, hence B will take (24*100)/120 = 20
days. C takes (20+10) = 30 days. Time taken by A & C in completing the work = (24*30)/(24+30) =
(24*30)/54 = 40/3 days
65. Ans. E
Let initial quantity of milk & water in the mixture are 5x & 4x 2 litres water is added. Hence, New quantity of
milk & water will be 5x & (4x+2) ATQ, 5x/(4x+2) = 10/9 x/(4x+2) = 2/9 9x = 8x + 4 x=4 Hence, new amount
of water in the mixture = 4x+2 = (4*4) + 2 = 18 litres
66. Ans. D
Thus P lives on the 5th number floor. Hence Option D is correct.
67. Ans. A
U lives exactly between the floors of R and S.
Hence Option A is correct
68. Ans. C
W lives on the topmost floor. Hence Option C is correct
69. Ans. B
All the others occur at odd places except V which occurs at even place. Thus V does not belong to the group.
Hence Option B is correct
70. Ans. E
The solution to the above puzzle is: 4 persons that is V, P, T and R live between Q and U. Hence Option E is
correct
71. Ans. B
72. Ans. B
73. Ans. D
74. Ans. D
75. Ans. A
76. Ans. B
Given arrangement - I 4 M 6 % 1 R O # 9 @ G W S 2 U $ *8 7 C E 3 © K 5 We have to find - Letter/Symbol
Number Vowel There is only one pair - S 2 U
77. Ans. E
Given arrangement - I 4 M 6 % 1 R O # 9 @ G W S 2 U $ *8 7 C E 3 © K 5 M1% - M + 3 = 1, 1-1 = % U8* -
U + 3 = 8, 8 - 1 = * G2S - G + 3 = 2, 2 - 1 = S 35K - 3 + 3 = 5, 5 - 1 = k C©E - C + 3 = ©, © - 2 = E Hence, all
other pairs form the same pattern but C©E does not belong to that group
78. Ans. A
Given arrangement - I 4 M 6 % 1 R O # 9 @ G W S 2 U $ *8 7 C E 3 © K 5 We have to find - seventh to the
right of fifteenth from the right end, which means - 15th - 7th = 8th element from the right end i.e. is - 8
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79. Ans. C
Given arrangement - I 4 M 6 % 1 R O # 9 @ G W S 2 U $ *8 7 C E 3 © K 5 We have to find - Number Symbol
Consonant There are only two pairs - 9@G and 3 ©K
80. Ans. D
Given arrangement - I 4 M 6 % 1 R O # 9 @ G W S 2 U $ *8 7 C E 3 © K 5 After removing all the symbols
from the arrangement we get, new arrangement - I 4 M 6 1 R O 9 G W S 2 U 8 7 C E 3 K 5 Eight from the left
end is - 9
81. Ans. B
P ≤ Q = R > S > T For conclusion I: I. P < T (false) no relation between P & T For conclusion II: Q = R > S > T
II. T < Q (true) T is smalller than Q Hence, only conclusion II follows
82. Ans. A
L ≤ M < N > O = P For conclusion I - N > O = P I. P < N (true) For conclusion II - M < N > O II. O < M (false)
Hence, only conclusion I follows
83. Ans. A
J > K ≤ L = M < N Conclusions: I. K < N (true) K ≤ L = M II. K < M (false) Here, K is either smaller or equal
to M. So, this is not true. Hence, the only conclusion I follows.
84. Ans. C
P ≤Q = R, T > R = S by combining both the statement we get, P ≤ Q = R = S < T For both the conclusion, P ≤Q
= S < T P ≤ S I. P = S II. P < S So, both the conclusion make complementary pairs, hence either I or II
conclusion follows.
85. Ans. A
P ≤ Q = R, T > R = S by combining both the statement we get, P≤ Q = R = S, R < T For Conclusion I, Q < T I.
Q < T (true) For conclusion II, we get P ≤ S II. P < S (false) Hence, only conclusion I follows
86. Ans. C
87.Ans.C
88.Ans B
89.Ans D
90.Ans B
91. Ans. E
After arranging each alphabets in reverse English alphabetical order, TOM SPN KGA ECB TRL
TRL TOM SPN KGA ECB TRL comes first in reverse English alphabetical order so answer is LTR.
92. Ans. E
After arranging the word we get, NTN MSQ ZKH ACF KTS in 4 words there is no vowel.
93. Ans. B
If the second letter is replaced with the next alphabet and the last letter is replaced with previous alphabet, OUL
NTO ALF BDD LUQ In only BDD, D repeated twice. So our answer is 1.
94. Ans. E
OTM=15+20+13=48, NSP= 14+19+16=49 AKG=1+7+11 =19 BCE=2+3+5=10 LTR=12+20+18=50 50 is the
highest number so LTR is the answer.
95. Ans. A
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If the consonant is replaced with the next alphabet and the vowel is replaced with previous alphabet, NUN
OTQ ZLH CDD MUS, There is no word in which 2 vowels are present. So answer is 0.
96. Ans. A
97.Ans D
98.Ans D
99.Ans A
100. Ans A
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2. Why Hurricane Harvey is termed as devastating?

3. What is the main idea of the passage?

31. 24, 25, ?, 41, -8, 73

32. 7, 10, 16, 28, ?, 100

33. 9, 11, 16, 26, ?, 69

34. 3, 4, 10, 33, 136, ?

42. 150% of 460+24% of 650=?

43. 442 + 232 = (?)2 + 44

50. 534.596 + 61.472 - 496.708 = ? + 27.271

52. 1637 + 1832 = (45)2 + (?)2

68. Who among the following lives on the topmost floor?

70. How many persons live between the floors of Q and U?

74. Statements: Some kites are birds. No kite is an aeroplane.

81. Statement: P ≤ Q = R > S > T Conclusions: I. P < T II. T < Q

82. Statement: L ≤ M < N > O = P Conclusion: I. P < N II. O < M

83. Statement: J > K ≤ L = M < N Conclusions: I. K < N II. K < M

84. Statement: P ≤Q = R, T > R = S Conclusions: I. P = S II. P < S

85. Statement: P ≤ Q = R, T > R = S Conclusions: I. Q < T II. P < S

86. Who among the following earns the highest?

87. Which of the following combination is correct?

88. Which of the following pair is sitting opposite?

89. Who is sitting exactly between G and E?

90. How many persons are earning more than D?

96. Who among the following sits at the corner?

97. Who among the following is not belongs to the group?

98. How many persons sit between Q and R?

99. Who among the following is 3rd to the left of S?

100. Who among the following exactly between M & O?

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