IBPS PO 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

IBPS PO 2024 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 18 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 · Cloze Test

   In the following passage, there are blanks, each numbered. Choose the most appropriate word from the given options to fill in the blank. The Reserve Bank of India plays a __(1)__ role in maintaining financial stability. By regulating monetary policy, it ensures that inflation remains under __(2)__ while promoting economic growth. The central bank's decisions directly __(3)__ the banking sector and the overall economy. Which word best fits blank (1)?

   • A. trivial
   • B. crucial
   • C. minor
   • D. negligible
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The context describes the RBI's important function in financial stability, so 'crucial' (meaning extremely important) is the most appropriate word.

2. Q2 · Sentence Rearrangement

   Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Select the option that gives their correct order forming a meaningful and coherent paragraph. 1. These initiatives aim to promote transparency in financial transactions. 2. The banking sector has recently adopted several technological innovations. 3. Blockchain technology is one such innovation gaining widespread acceptance. 4. It allows secure and immutable recording of all transactions. What is the correct sequence?

   • A. 2, 3, 4, 1
   • B. 1, 2, 3, 4
   • C. 2, 1, 3, 4
   • D. 3, 4, 2, 1
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The logical sequence is: 2 (introduces innovations) → 3 (names one innovation) → 4 (explains its function) → 1 (states the overall aim). Hence, 2-3-4-1 is correct.

3. Q3 · Synonyms and Antonyms

   Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word given in capital letters: ABSTAIN

   • A. Indulge
   • B. Refrain
   • C. Cease
   • D. Withhold
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   ABSTAIN means to restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something. INDULGE means to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something, which is the opposite meaning.

4. Q4 · Data Interpretation

   A company's quarterly revenue (in lakhs) for the year 2024 is as follows: Q1: 280, Q2: 340, Q3: 310, Q4: 390 What is the percentage increase in revenue from Q1 to Q4?

   • A. 35.5%
   • B. 39.3%
   • C. 42.8%
   • D. 45.1%
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Percentage increase = [(390-280)/280] × 100 = (110/280) × 100 = 39.29%, which is approximately 39.3%.

5. Q5 · Probability

   Two dice are thrown simultaneously. What is the probability that the sum of the numbers on the two dice is 9?

   • A. 1/6
   • B. 1/9
   • C. 2/9
   • D. 5/36
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Favorable outcomes for sum 9: (3,6), (4,5), (5,4), (6,3) = 4 outcomes. Total outcomes = 36. Probability = 4/36 = 1/9.

6. Q6 · Syllogism

   Statements: All managers are leaders. Some leaders are innovators. Conclusions: I. Some managers are innovators. II. All innovators are managers. Which conclusion(s) follow?

   • A. Only conclusion I
   • B. Only conclusion II
   • C. Both I and II
   • D. Neither I nor II
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   From 'All managers are leaders' and 'Some leaders are innovators,' we cannot conclude that some managers are innovators or all innovators are managers. Hence neither conclusion follows.

7. Q7 · Blood Relations

   Pointing to a woman, Rajesh said, 'She is the daughter of my grandfather's only son.' How is the woman related to Rajesh?

   • A. Mother
   • B. Sister
   • C. Cousin
   • D. Aunt
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Rajesh's grandfather's only son is Rajesh's father. The daughter of Rajesh's father is Rajesh's sister.

8. Q8 · Machine Input-Output

   A word arrangement machine rearranges words step-by-step. Input: 'blue 32 green 18 yellow 45 red 12'. Step I: '12 blue 32 green 18 yellow 45 red'. Step II: '12 blue 18 32 green yellow 45 red'. What will be Step III?

   • A. 12 blue 18 green 32 yellow 45 red
   • B. 12 blue 18 32 green 45 yellow red
   • C. 12 blue 18 green 32 45 yellow red
   • D. 12 18 blue green 32 yellow 45 red
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Pattern: Numbers move left in ascending order, words move right. Step III arranges next number and word: 12 blue 18 green 32 yellow 45 red.

9. Q9 · Alphabet Test

   Directions: Study the following five words carefully: PLAN RISK MILE JUST WORD If all the letters in each word are arranged in alphabetical order (within the word), how many words will remain unchanged?

   • A. None
   • B. One
   • C. Two
   • D. Three
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Arranging letters alphabetically: PLAN→ALNP, RISK→IKRS, MILE→EILM, JUST→JSTU, WORD→DORW. None of the original words remain in the same order after alphabetical arrangement, so the answer is None.

10. Q10 · Alphabet Test

    Directions: Study the following five words carefully: ZERO MAIN LUCK JUMP BIRD If the positions of the first and last letters of all words are interchanged, how many meaningful English words will be formed?

    • A. None
    • B. One
    • C. Two
    • D. Three
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Swapping first and last letters: ZERO→OERZ, MAIN→NAIM, LUCK→KUCL, JUMP→PUMJ, BIRD→DIRB. None of these are meaningful English words.