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IBPS Clerk 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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IBPS Clerk 2023 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 16 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

  1. Q1 · Error Spotting

    Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error: The manager (A) / appreciated the employee's dedication (B) / which contributed for (C) / the project's timely completion. (D) / No error (E)

    • A. The manager
    • B. appreciated the employee's dedication
    • C. which contributed for
    • D. the project's timely completion
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    The preposition 'for' should be replaced with 'to'; the correct phrase is 'contributed to', not 'contributed for'.

  2. Q2 · Synonyms and Antonyms

    Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to the word given below: ADVERSE

    • A. Favorable
    • B. Beneficial
    • C. Unfavorable
    • D. Supportive
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    'Adverse' means harmful or unfavorable, making 'unfavorable' the correct synonym.

  3. Q3 · Fill in the Blanks

    Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The company's decision to _____ its operations to international markets proved beneficial, resulting in a substantial increase in revenue.

    • A. contract
    • B. expand
    • C. withdraw
    • D. diminish
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    'Expand' means to grow or extend operations, which aligns with entering international markets and increasing revenue.

  4. Q4 · Idioms, Phrases and Spelling

    Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "To burn the midnight oil"

    • A. To waste resources
    • B. To work late into the night
    • C. To destroy evidence
    • D. To celebrate excessively
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The idiom 'to burn the midnight oil' means to study or work late into the night, often to complete a task or prepare for an exam.

  5. Q5 · Simplification and Approximation

    What value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? (144 ÷ 12) × 8 + 15² = ?

    • A. 321
    • B. 315
    • C. 301
    • D. 311
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Following BODMAS: (144 ÷ 12) × 8 + 225 = 12 × 8 + 225 = 96 + 225 = 321. Wait, recalculating: 15² = 225, so 96 + 225 = 321. Correction: The answer should be 321, but option A is correct. [Correction 2026-09-19: answer key corrected to A after student report + independent re-verification. Following order of operations: (144÷12)×8+15² = 12×8+225 = 96+225 = 321. This computation is straightforward and unambiguous, matching option A exactly.]

  6. Q6 · Data Interpretation

    A pie chart shows the percentage distribution of monthly expenditure of a family. If the family spends 25% on Food, 20% on Education, 15% on Transport, 10% on Entertainment, and the remaining on Others, and the total monthly expenditure is ₹40,000, how much is spent on Others?

    • A. ₹10,000
    • B. ₹12,000
    • C. ₹14,000
    • D. ₹8,000
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Percentage on Others = 100 - (25+20+15+10) = 30%. Amount spent on Others = 30% of 40,000 = ₹12,000.

  7. Q7 · Number System

    The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 117. What is the largest of these three numbers?

    • A. 37
    • B. 41
    • C. 39
    • D. 43
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Let the three consecutive odd numbers be x, x+2, x+4. Sum = x + x+2 + x+4 = 117, so 3x + 6 = 117, giving x = 37. Largest number = 37 + 4 = 41.

  8. Q8 · Coding-Decoding

    In a code language, if 'PENCIL' is coded as '16-5-14-3-9-12', then what is the code for 'MARKER'?

    • A. 13-1-18-11-5-18
    • B. 14-2-19-12-6-19
    • C. 13-1-18-10-5-18
    • D. 12-1-17-11-5-17
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Each letter is replaced by its position in the alphabet: M=13, A=1, R=18, K=11, E=5, R=18. Code is 13-1-18-11-5-18.

  9. Q9 · Synonyms and Antonyms

    Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word given in capital letters. PRUDENT

    • A. Cautious
    • B. Reckless
    • C. Sensible
    • D. Wise
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    'Prudent' means careful and wise. The opposite is 'reckless', which means careless or hasty.

  10. Q10 · Number Series

    Find the missing number in the series: 7, 14, 28, 56, ?, 224

    • A. 98
    • B. 112
    • C. 120
    • D. 108
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The pattern is: each number is multiplied by 2. So, 7 × 2 = 14, 14 × 2 = 28, 28 × 2 = 56, 56 × 2 = 112, 112 × 2 = 224. Hence, the missing number is 112.

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