{"id":52466,"date":"2023-07-26T18:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T13:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=52466"},"modified":"2025-11-27T11:03:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T05:33:16","slug":"important-reasoning-topics-with-practice-questions-for-ibps-clerk-prelims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/important-reasoning-topics-with-practice-questions-for-ibps-clerk-prelims\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Reasoning Topics with Practice Questions for IBPS Clerk Prelims"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Reasoning is one of the most important topics and carrying a good weightage thus, requires good practice in order to clear the section. In this article today we will be discussing some Important Reasoning Topics with Practice Questions for IBPS Clerk Prelims. The exact date for the <a href=\"https:\/\/practicemock.com\/ibps-clerk\/?ref=8293\">IBPS Clerk prelims examination<\/a> is not released yet, however all serious candidates must have already started preparing by now. Our advice would be to start practicing from the most important topics for both reasoning and quant. For those who are in search of previous year paper we have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-clerk\/ibps-clerk-previous-year-paper-pdf-with-solutions\/\">IBPS Clerk Previous Year Paper PDF with Solutions<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Reasoning Topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mentioned below are some important topics for reasoning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Syllogism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inequalities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood Relation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coding Decoding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ranking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alphabets\/Numbers etc\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/practicemock.com\/ibps-clerk\/?ref=8293\">IBPS Clerk Prelims Free Mock Test<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Reasoning Topics with Practice Questions for IBPS Clerk Prelims<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Syllogism&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 1: In the question below, two statements are given followed by conclusions: I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read the conclusions and decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only a few trees are roots<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only a few stems are roots<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I. No stems is trees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>II. At least some stems are trees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Only conclusion I follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) Only conclusion II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) Both the conclusions I and II follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) Either the conclusion I or II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) Neither conclusion I or II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following figure can be formed from the statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/vUBzLoekccLuI3JPmdKYywRq_qLHTYWX0nP46itJ6Rro8F-wzvJ4XO42IFm5u70xzKrKuTeGJ3rl66PHcXv8TTyXz2hnoBHe6uaGh6GfqUFZH0jo3O8WiOzn7V6SSg2VtnHc6Apsq-QQVy1pd7yKptA\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, some stems can be trees which means conclusion I not follows similarly some stems can be trees so conclusion II also not follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 2: In the question below, three statements are given followed by conclusions: I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read the conclusions and decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some flags are charts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some buses are flags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All buses are charts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I. Some charts are definitely not flags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>II. All flags being buses is a possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Only conclusion I follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) Only conclusion II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) Both the conclusions I and II follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) Either the conclusion I or II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) Neither conclusion I or II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: B)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following figures can be formed from the statements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/cCb6-mtls4g8SXGxlD46bDJxdQW-QBHUyomUYCJ6O-WQ4bTGNjfl1T5uYbMc-JfzDANVK6aV38iKNFmZ9n5ukKW3kExgYeHJ-eHbeoyi5Rq3w33A56EJ1JmX4ayOsB1NalRw_C8YmkZ1MOb97Dbfndo\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As shown in the figure all flags can be buses so, conclusion II follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 3: In the question below there are three statements followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to take the three 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 three statements disregarding commonly known facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All yawks are goats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some goats are olds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only a few olds are sheeps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I. Some sheeps can never be olds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>II. All olds can be sheeps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) Only conclusion II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) Only conclusion I follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following figure can be formed from the statements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/WgWPFXGcIF5jTjc2Dz_N4UWuPfLF77qHHqyN2lUyEhPZOTTRuab_VsJXgkD-bCljsVxtMakhLmq_2WBWvXn6NaMcU8_e-H2qZIcfhe4oPk98NNgZkz5n9yRjrAjiUrB678fE-tCwpMbhkiauATFS2hY\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some sheeps are olds as shown in the figure so conclusion I not follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only a few olds are sheeps which means some olds are definitely not sheeps so conclusions II also not follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/practicemock.com\/ibps-clerk\/?ref=8293\">IBPS Clerk Prelims Free Mock Test<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 4: In the question below there are three statements followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to take the three 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 three statements disregarding commonly known facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No towns are countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All countries are places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No cities are towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I. A few towns being places is a possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>II. Some countries may be cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Only conclusion II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) Only conclusion I follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: B)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following figure can be formed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/ur_yOK1HcUnM8E8spS6LtEOxj5iKnt4H73vJRqRHisRiEqp2IKsclwScUYHoCGWY9_1ybEafPl-YGRj73KX0Xqywfktv4a0yNDHnnfUlpjkP7RV5hixMDXcePDG9QuQc-SqTiMHWI35IW0GUe0tdcYQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the figure, both conclusion I and conclusion II follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 5: In the question below there are three statements followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to take the three 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 three statements disregarding commonly known facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few apples are mangoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All mangoes are papayas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No grapes are apples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I. No grapes are papayas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>II. Some mangoes are not grapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Only conclusion II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) Only conclusion I follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: A)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following figure can be formed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gDCMYnML-UYbd0q2bgi12a6rhO7c74-9bTvSxBBKOUYs_3dyvsTVTiR2KZGbyMMiCU__zkBA5fpWWHDpAp0qsVAZ7W7J0NrR9kw7PZolEGH7f-rVsceI4vdiTGzT0-WGosaXajBTI2fjZC0iDFLgF1c\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the figure, only conclusion II follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inequalities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 1: In the question, relationship between some elements is shown in the statements (s). These statements are followed by two conclusions. Read the statements and give answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>L \u2265 Z &lt; P &gt; Q; R &gt; M; M &gt; P \u2265 G<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I. R &gt; G<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>II. R &gt; Q<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Only conclusion I follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) Only conclusions II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) Both conclusions I and II follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) Neither conclusion I nor II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) Either conclusion I or II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: C)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given statements: L \u2265 Z &lt; P &gt; Q; R &gt; M; M &gt; P \u2265 G<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On combining, we get, R &gt; M &gt; P \u2265 G and R &gt; M &gt; P &gt; Q<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I. R &gt; G: True(R &gt; M &gt; P \u2265 G, R &gt; G)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>II. R &gt; Q: True(R &gt; M &gt; P &gt; Q, R &gt; Q)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 2: In the question, relationship between some elements is shown in the statements (s). These statements are followed by two conclusions. Read the statements and give answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>G \u2264 T &lt; B &gt; M &gt; Z &lt; I &gt; N = K \u2265 O &gt; L<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I. M &gt; N<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>II. I &gt; L<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Only conclusion I follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) Only conclusions II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) Both conclusions I and II follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) Neither conclusion I nor II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) Either conclusion I or II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: B)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>G \u2264 T &lt; B &gt; M &gt; Z &lt; I &gt; N = K \u2265 O &gt; L<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I. M &gt; N: False (M &gt; Z &lt; I &gt; N, the relationship between M and N can\u2019t be established)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>II. I &gt; L: True (I &gt; N = K \u2265 O &gt; L, so, I &gt; L)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 3: In the question, relationship between some elements is shown in the statements (s). These statements are followed by two conclusions. Read the statements and give answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S &gt; T &gt; B; G &gt; K \u2264 B &gt; N<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I. G &gt; N<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>II. S &gt; K<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Only conclusion I follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) Only conclusions II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) Both conclusions I and II follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) Neither conclusion I nor II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) Either conclusion I or II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: B)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given statements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S &gt; T &gt; B; G &gt; K \u2264 B &gt; N<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On combining, we get, S &gt; T &gt; B \u2265 K &lt; G, G &gt; K \u2264 B &gt; N<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I. G &gt; N: False:( G &gt; K \u2264 B &gt; N, relationship between G and N can\u2019t be established)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>II. S &gt; K: True (S &gt; T &gt; B \u2265 K, so, S &gt; K)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 4: In the question, relationship between some elements is shown in the statements (s). These statements are followed by two conclusions. Read the statements and give answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>R &gt; P &lt; T; N &gt; R = Q; P &gt; J \u2264 X<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I. Q &gt; X<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>II. T &gt; X<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Only conclusion I follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) Only conclusions II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) Both conclusions I and II follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) Neither conclusion I nor II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) Either conclusion I or II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given statements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>R &gt; P &lt; T; N &gt; R = Q; P &gt; J \u2264 X<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On combining, we get, Q = R &gt; P &gt; J \u2264 X and T &gt; P &gt; J \u2264 X<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I. Q &gt; X: False: (Q = R &gt; P &gt; J \u2264 X, relationship between Q and X can\u2019t be established)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>II. T &gt; X: False: (T &gt; P &gt; J \u2264 X, relationship between T and X can\u2019t be established)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 5: In the question, relationship between some elements is shown in the statements (s). These statements are followed by two conclusions. Read the statements and give answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E &gt; Y &lt; R &gt; O = G &gt; L \u2265 T &lt; H &gt; A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I. R &gt; T<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>II. G &gt; A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Only conclusion I follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) Only conclusions II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) Both the conclusions I and II follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) Neither the conclusion I nor II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) Either the conclusion I or II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: A)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E &gt; Y &lt; R &gt; O = G &gt; L \u2265 T &lt; H &gt; A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I. R &gt; T, True (R &gt; O = G &gt; L \u2265 T, so, R &gt; T)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>II. G &gt; A, False (G &gt; L \u2265 T &lt; H &gt; A, the relationship between G and A can\u2019t be established)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Coding Decoding)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directions(1-5): Answer the questions based on the information given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a certain language,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201che attends the classes daily\u201d is coded as \u201csb rb fb jb qb\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cthe main subject test\u201d is coded as \u201chb vb sb xb\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cassign test daily\u201d is coded as \u201cjb ob vb\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201che attends main conference\u201d is coded as \u201cqb fb zb hb\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From statement I and II, we conclude that \u2018the\u2019 is coded as \u2018sb\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From statement I and III, we conclude that \u2018daily\u2019 is coded as \u2018jb\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From statement I and IV, we conclude that either \u2018he\u2019 or \u2018attends\u2019 is coded as either \u2018qb\u2019 or \u2018fb\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From statement II and III, we conclude that \u2018test\u2019 is coded as \u2018vb\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From statement II and IV, we conclude that \u2018main\u2019 is coded as \u2018hb\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From statement I only, we conclude that \u2018classes\u2019 is coded as \u2018rb\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From statement II only, we conclude that \u2018subject\u2019 is coded as \u2018xb\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From statement III only, we conclude that \u2018assign\u2019 is coded as \u2018ob\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From statement IV only, we conclude that \u2018conference\u2019 is coded as \u2018zb\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The words are coded as given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Words<\/td><td>he<\/td><td>attends<\/td><td>the<\/td><td>classes<\/td><td>daily<\/td><td>main<\/td><td>subject<\/td><td>test<\/td><td>assign<\/td><td>conference<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Codes<\/td><td>fb\/qb<\/td><td>qb\/fb<\/td><td>sb<\/td><td>rb<\/td><td>jb<\/td><td>hb<\/td><td>xb<\/td><td>vb<\/td><td>ob<\/td><td>zb<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 1: what is the code for \u201cclasses\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) sb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) rb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) fb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) qb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) Cannot be determined<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: B)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The code for \u201cclasses\u201d is \u201crb\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 2: What is the code for \u201cattends\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) fb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) qb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) Either (a) or (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) zb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) cannot be determined<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: C)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cattends\u201d will be coded as either \u201cfb\u201d or \u201cqb\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 3: What is the code for \u201cassign\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) ob<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) qb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) vb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) sb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) Cannot be determined<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: A)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cassign\u201d will be coded as \u2018ob\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/practicemock.com\/ibps-clerk\/?ref=8293\">IBPS Clerk Prelims Free Mock Test<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 4: What is the code for \u201csubject\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) hb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) vb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) qb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) xb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) none of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The code for \u201csubject\u201d is xb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 5: Among the following, which word is coded as \u201czb\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) he<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) the<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) conference<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) none of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cconference\u201d will be coded as zb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Alphanumeric Series)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directions(1-5): Study the following arrangement of numbers and letters and answer the questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q U 1 R D 9 Z Y 8 P 2 N 7 K S 3 S 5 A T 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 1: What is the sum of all the digits written between Y to T?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) 24<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) 23<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: C)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given series:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q U 1 R D 9 Z Y 8 P 2 N 7 K S 3 S 5 A T 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Digits between Y and T (8+2+7+3+5) = 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 2: Which of the following is the next set of elements in series?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>QUR &nbsp; 9Z8 &nbsp; 2NK&nbsp; &nbsp; ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) 3SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) 3A7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) 3Y6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) TA6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: A)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given series:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q U 1 R D 9 Z Y 8 P 2 N 7 K S 3 S 5 A T 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, according to the pattern next set will be<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3SA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 3: Which of the following element is 2nd to the right of 10th element from the right end of the series?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) K<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: B)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given series:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q U 1 R D 9 Z Y 8 P 2 N 7 K S 3 S 5 A T 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2nd element to right of 10th element from the right end i.e. 8th from the right end i.e. K<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 4: How many such digits are there in the series, each of which is immediately preceded as well as followed by consonant?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Four<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) Three<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) Five<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) One<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: C)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given series:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q U 1 R D 9 Z Y 8 P 2 N 7 K S 3 S 5 A T 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, there are five such digits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 5: If all the even digits are subtracted by 1 and 1 is added to all the odd digits then what is the sum of all the digits given in the series?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) 41<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) 48<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) 45<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) 43<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: E)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given series:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q U 1 R D 9 Z Y 8 P 2 N 7 K S 3 S 5 A T 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, according to the given condition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2+10+7+1+8+4+6+5=43<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option e.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Direction Sense Test)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directions(1-2): Answer the questions based on the information given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Point C is 9m south of point B, which is 7m west of point A. Point E is 5m north of point D, which is 4m east of point C. Point G is 8m south of point F, which is 7m west of point E. Point H is 6m west of point G.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The figure is shown below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/EqCv051nkGaCuSBhILcF9ntTGlndfRdYDW_9DrvBOwx9wWR8DXCrNutuUKQirBt-UNqKvVsV3gek4OHT91LqzvN7gwxwfu3nUjTn_QEui9aZe0kVCnFN8tki4jzAWECd98aYp8b3cZZc6vIlKQHz8kk\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 1: What is the shortest distance between point H and point A?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) 24m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) 25m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) 20m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) 18m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: C)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shortest distance between point H and point A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= \u221a[(12)2 + (16)2]m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= \u221a400m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= 20m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 2: What is the direction of point C with respect to point F?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) South<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) South west<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) North east<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) South east<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Point C is south east of point F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directions(3-5): Answer the questions based on the information given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eight persons, A through H are sitting at some distance from each other. A is sitting 4m west to B, who is sitting in the middle of C and D. H is sitting 4m south to G, who is sitting 3m west to F, who is sitting 3m south to E, who is sitting 5m east to D. C is sitting 4m north of D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The final arrangement is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/AlCmJf-qoBYK8es73qOjKjeAA7NDGYaO0Uny-qfCKgtEro25Z-_enCsYUUeOf0rUn5tMypmeDJkvOaUme4UknyhEYRssgtEDu83UcAeSCxcD1OrPI84cmo-S0YFmu_-zW_aUI5eTnXf_QjJz6tt5MoU\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 3: If H moves 2m towards west, then what is the shortest distance between H and C?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) 11m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) 12m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) 13m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) 15m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: A)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shortest distance between H and C after the movement is 11m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 4: What is the direction of B with respect to G?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) North<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) North east<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) South west<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) North west<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B is sitting North West to G.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 5: What is the direction of F with respect to D?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) South east<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) South<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) North East<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) North<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: A)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>F is in the south east of D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Blood Relation)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directions(1-2): Answer the questions based on the information given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are seven members, A, B, C, D, E, F and G in a family. There is no single parent in the family. G\u2019s father\u2019s only sister\u2019s only daughter in law is F. A is the only brother-in-law of D, who is a male member. E is the only sister-in-law of B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>G\u2019s father\u2019s only sister\u2019s only daughter in law is F. A is the only brother-in-law of D. E is the only sister-in-law of B. Either A or D is the husband of B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The final arrangement is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/YkP285mfTp_B0ux79PKH7B3pGEeCgYl0S_qO_RUtRzdesfjLGSio2zpGQt1syr5bYHlJeydYPByT5HfHbBj9-xd94_-bDrIx2k-Kj-HN1k9fIA_3V2BLJqAYZYVBvtbqdKhnvWoiyv4oWp6qTKtJv5U\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 1: ________ is the husband of B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) Cannot be determined<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B\u2019s husband is either D or A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 2: If C is the son of B then how is B related to G?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Son<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) Daughter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) Aunt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) Niece<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: C)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, B must be aunt of G.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/practicemock.com\/ibps-clerk\/?ref=8293\">IBPS Clerk Prelims Free Mock Test<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directions(3-5): Answer the questions based on the information given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are seven members among, A, B, C, D, E, F and G in a family. There is no single parent in the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>F\u2019s only brother\u2019s mother\u2019s only brother\u2019s father is B. C is the only brother-in-law of D. Gender of G and A is same. D doesn\u2019t have any siblings. G is not the mother of E. Gender of E and F is not the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>F\u2019s only brother\u2019s mother\u2019s only brother\u2019s father is B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C is the only brother-in-law of D, so they are in 2nd generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gender of G and A is same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D doesn\u2019t have any siblings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>G is not the mother of E, i.e. G is the grandmother of E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gender of E and F is not the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The final family tree diagram:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/xtaV3JSm7JmpzpluqxTIICzgNF2ZMy8aW_ULhE-LgxXMWuCXs3XDSfsrhVD1Ce9vXvCL7_J2wR8sLYheN9I4z_e7cl0mV_LbPiOg2zHEhNqmvfikponXZsqWSt6Soixg2vcNzwjvIRJk27hFopp1-vI\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 3: How is F related to A?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Daughter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) Nephew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) Granddaughter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) Son<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: A)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>F is the daughter of A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 4: How is G related to C?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Brother<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) Sister<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) Wife<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) Mother<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>G is the mother of C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question 5: How is D related to B?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Son<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) Son in law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) Grandson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) Cannot be determined<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: B)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D is the son-in-law of B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, option b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Ranking)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directions(1-3): Answer the questions based on the information given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seven persons P, Q, R, S, T, U and V have different heights. 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