Bank Exams Exam  >  Bank Exams Notes  >  IBPS PO Prelims & Mains Preparation  >  IBPS PO Prelims Question Paper with Solution - 2024

IBPS PO Prelims Question Paper with Solution - 2024

Download, print and study this document offline
Please wait while the PDF view is loading
 Page 1


                                                   
 
 
 
IBPS PO Prelims Memory Based 2024  
 
Directions (1-5): Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions: 
Seven persons A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are sitting around a circular table, but not necessarily in the same order. 
Some of them face towards the centre, and some face away from the centre. 
F sits third to the right of A. The immediate neighbours of A face the same direction but opposite as A. A 
faces the same direction as B but not towards the centre. One person sits between A and C. D sits 2
nd
 to the 
left of C. E sits 2
nd
 to the left of G and face in the same direction. F and D face opposite direction as E.  
 
Q1. Who among the following sits second to the right of E? 
(a) A 
(b) D 
(c) C 
(d) F 
(e) G 
 
Q2. Which among the following pair of persons faces the same direction? 
(a) G and C 
(b) A and E 
(c) E and D 
(d) C and F 
(e) None of these 
 
Q3. How many persons sit between B and F (counting clockwise from F)? 
(a) One 
(b) Three 
(c) Four 
(d) Two 
(e) None 
 
Q4. Four of the following five persons are alike in a certain way based on their seating arrangement. 
Find the odd one. 
(a) F 
(b) C 
(c) B 
(d) D 
(e) A 
 
Q5. Which among the following statements is/are true? 
I. G faces towards the centre. 
II. Both F and A face away from the centre. 
III. Two persons sit between C and D when counted clockwise from D. 
(a) Only I 
(b) Only III 
(c) Both I and II 
(d) Both II and III 
(e) All I, II, and III 
Page 2


                                                   
 
 
 
IBPS PO Prelims Memory Based 2024  
 
Directions (1-5): Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions: 
Seven persons A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are sitting around a circular table, but not necessarily in the same order. 
Some of them face towards the centre, and some face away from the centre. 
F sits third to the right of A. The immediate neighbours of A face the same direction but opposite as A. A 
faces the same direction as B but not towards the centre. One person sits between A and C. D sits 2
nd
 to the 
left of C. E sits 2
nd
 to the left of G and face in the same direction. F and D face opposite direction as E.  
 
Q1. Who among the following sits second to the right of E? 
(a) A 
(b) D 
(c) C 
(d) F 
(e) G 
 
Q2. Which among the following pair of persons faces the same direction? 
(a) G and C 
(b) A and E 
(c) E and D 
(d) C and F 
(e) None of these 
 
Q3. How many persons sit between B and F (counting clockwise from F)? 
(a) One 
(b) Three 
(c) Four 
(d) Two 
(e) None 
 
Q4. Four of the following five persons are alike in a certain way based on their seating arrangement. 
Find the odd one. 
(a) F 
(b) C 
(c) B 
(d) D 
(e) A 
 
Q5. Which among the following statements is/are true? 
I. G faces towards the centre. 
II. Both F and A face away from the centre. 
III. Two persons sit between C and D when counted clockwise from D. 
(a) Only I 
(b) Only III 
(c) Both I and II 
(d) Both II and III 
(e) All I, II, and III 
                                                   
 
 
Directions (6-8): Read the given information carefully and answer the related questions: 
M is spouse of O and parent of R. O is father-in-law of T who has two children. N is the only son of R who 
has no sibling. T is mother-in-law of P . V is married to P .  
 
Q6. Four of the following five are similar in a certain manner, who among the following is dissimilar 
to others? 
(a) O 
(b) R 
(c) P 
(d) N 
(e) V 
 
Q7. Who among the following is grandmother of V? 
(a) T 
(b) M 
(c) R 
(d) O 
(e) N 
 
Q8. What is the relation of P with respect to R? 
(a) Son-in-law 
(b) Son 
(c) Nephew 
(d) Daughter 
(e) None of the above 
 
Q9. If we form a four-letter meaningful word by using the third, fourth, fifth and seventh letter from 
the left end of the word ‘EXACTITUDE’ , then which of the following will be the second letter of the 
meaningful word thus formed. If more than one word is formed mark Z as your answer. If no 
meaningful word is formed, mark X as your answer?  
(a) C 
(b) A 
(c) X 
(d) T 
(e) Z 
 
Directions (10-14): Read the given information carefully and answer the related questions: 
Seven persons was born on same date and same month but in different years – 1955, 1967, 1973 1980, 
1987, 1991, 2003. Consider the base year 2024 to calculate the ages.  
L’s age is multiple of 3. Three persons were born between L and Q. Number of persons born before Q is 
same as the number of persons born after P . Difference between the age of Q and K is 12 years. M is 7 years 
older to N. N is younger to O.  
Page 3


                                                   
 
 
 
IBPS PO Prelims Memory Based 2024  
 
Directions (1-5): Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions: 
Seven persons A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are sitting around a circular table, but not necessarily in the same order. 
Some of them face towards the centre, and some face away from the centre. 
F sits third to the right of A. The immediate neighbours of A face the same direction but opposite as A. A 
faces the same direction as B but not towards the centre. One person sits between A and C. D sits 2
nd
 to the 
left of C. E sits 2
nd
 to the left of G and face in the same direction. F and D face opposite direction as E.  
 
Q1. Who among the following sits second to the right of E? 
(a) A 
(b) D 
(c) C 
(d) F 
(e) G 
 
Q2. Which among the following pair of persons faces the same direction? 
(a) G and C 
(b) A and E 
(c) E and D 
(d) C and F 
(e) None of these 
 
Q3. How many persons sit between B and F (counting clockwise from F)? 
(a) One 
(b) Three 
(c) Four 
(d) Two 
(e) None 
 
Q4. Four of the following five persons are alike in a certain way based on their seating arrangement. 
Find the odd one. 
(a) F 
(b) C 
(c) B 
(d) D 
(e) A 
 
Q5. Which among the following statements is/are true? 
I. G faces towards the centre. 
II. Both F and A face away from the centre. 
III. Two persons sit between C and D when counted clockwise from D. 
(a) Only I 
(b) Only III 
(c) Both I and II 
(d) Both II and III 
(e) All I, II, and III 
                                                   
 
 
Directions (6-8): Read the given information carefully and answer the related questions: 
M is spouse of O and parent of R. O is father-in-law of T who has two children. N is the only son of R who 
has no sibling. T is mother-in-law of P . V is married to P .  
 
Q6. Four of the following five are similar in a certain manner, who among the following is dissimilar 
to others? 
(a) O 
(b) R 
(c) P 
(d) N 
(e) V 
 
Q7. Who among the following is grandmother of V? 
(a) T 
(b) M 
(c) R 
(d) O 
(e) N 
 
Q8. What is the relation of P with respect to R? 
(a) Son-in-law 
(b) Son 
(c) Nephew 
(d) Daughter 
(e) None of the above 
 
Q9. If we form a four-letter meaningful word by using the third, fourth, fifth and seventh letter from 
the left end of the word ‘EXACTITUDE’ , then which of the following will be the second letter of the 
meaningful word thus formed. If more than one word is formed mark Z as your answer. If no 
meaningful word is formed, mark X as your answer?  
(a) C 
(b) A 
(c) X 
(d) T 
(e) Z 
 
Directions (10-14): Read the given information carefully and answer the related questions: 
Seven persons was born on same date and same month but in different years – 1955, 1967, 1973 1980, 
1987, 1991, 2003. Consider the base year 2024 to calculate the ages.  
L’s age is multiple of 3. Three persons were born between L and Q. Number of persons born before Q is 
same as the number of persons born after P . Difference between the age of Q and K is 12 years. M is 7 years 
older to N. N is younger to O.  
                                                   
 
 
Q10. Who among the following was born in 1967? 
(a) N 
(b) P 
(c) M 
(d) O 
(e) K 
 
Q11. What is age difference between M and Q? 
(a) 25 years 
(b) 24 years 
(c) 23 years 
(d) 30 years 
(e) 20 years  
 
Q12. M was born in which year? 
(a) 1973 
(b) 1980 
(c) 1987 
(d) 1967 
(e) 1955 
 
Q13. What is the total age of K and N? 
(a) 84 years 
(b) 65 years 
(c) 81 years 
(d) 58 years 
(e) 70 years 
 
Q14. If P is related to L, N is related to Q, then M is related to ___. 
(a) K 
(b) O 
(c) L 
(d) None of these  
(e) N 
 
Directions (15-19): Read the given information carefully and answer the related questions: 
In a certain code language 
‘Play the same game.’ is coded as ‘us   ud   ut   uk’ 
‘Seen in the play.’ is coded as ‘uk   ua   ud    um’ 
‘The jar is seen.’ is coded as ‘ud   ua    uh     uw’ 
‘The same game played’ is coded as ‘ut     ud    ub    us’ 
 
Q15. What is the code for ‘same’? 
(a) uh 
(b) ut 
(c) um 
(d) ub 
(e) ud 
Page 4


                                                   
 
 
 
IBPS PO Prelims Memory Based 2024  
 
Directions (1-5): Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions: 
Seven persons A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are sitting around a circular table, but not necessarily in the same order. 
Some of them face towards the centre, and some face away from the centre. 
F sits third to the right of A. The immediate neighbours of A face the same direction but opposite as A. A 
faces the same direction as B but not towards the centre. One person sits between A and C. D sits 2
nd
 to the 
left of C. E sits 2
nd
 to the left of G and face in the same direction. F and D face opposite direction as E.  
 
Q1. Who among the following sits second to the right of E? 
(a) A 
(b) D 
(c) C 
(d) F 
(e) G 
 
Q2. Which among the following pair of persons faces the same direction? 
(a) G and C 
(b) A and E 
(c) E and D 
(d) C and F 
(e) None of these 
 
Q3. How many persons sit between B and F (counting clockwise from F)? 
(a) One 
(b) Three 
(c) Four 
(d) Two 
(e) None 
 
Q4. Four of the following five persons are alike in a certain way based on their seating arrangement. 
Find the odd one. 
(a) F 
(b) C 
(c) B 
(d) D 
(e) A 
 
Q5. Which among the following statements is/are true? 
I. G faces towards the centre. 
II. Both F and A face away from the centre. 
III. Two persons sit between C and D when counted clockwise from D. 
(a) Only I 
(b) Only III 
(c) Both I and II 
(d) Both II and III 
(e) All I, II, and III 
                                                   
 
 
Directions (6-8): Read the given information carefully and answer the related questions: 
M is spouse of O and parent of R. O is father-in-law of T who has two children. N is the only son of R who 
has no sibling. T is mother-in-law of P . V is married to P .  
 
Q6. Four of the following five are similar in a certain manner, who among the following is dissimilar 
to others? 
(a) O 
(b) R 
(c) P 
(d) N 
(e) V 
 
Q7. Who among the following is grandmother of V? 
(a) T 
(b) M 
(c) R 
(d) O 
(e) N 
 
Q8. What is the relation of P with respect to R? 
(a) Son-in-law 
(b) Son 
(c) Nephew 
(d) Daughter 
(e) None of the above 
 
Q9. If we form a four-letter meaningful word by using the third, fourth, fifth and seventh letter from 
the left end of the word ‘EXACTITUDE’ , then which of the following will be the second letter of the 
meaningful word thus formed. If more than one word is formed mark Z as your answer. If no 
meaningful word is formed, mark X as your answer?  
(a) C 
(b) A 
(c) X 
(d) T 
(e) Z 
 
Directions (10-14): Read the given information carefully and answer the related questions: 
Seven persons was born on same date and same month but in different years – 1955, 1967, 1973 1980, 
1987, 1991, 2003. Consider the base year 2024 to calculate the ages.  
L’s age is multiple of 3. Three persons were born between L and Q. Number of persons born before Q is 
same as the number of persons born after P . Difference between the age of Q and K is 12 years. M is 7 years 
older to N. N is younger to O.  
                                                   
 
 
Q10. Who among the following was born in 1967? 
(a) N 
(b) P 
(c) M 
(d) O 
(e) K 
 
Q11. What is age difference between M and Q? 
(a) 25 years 
(b) 24 years 
(c) 23 years 
(d) 30 years 
(e) 20 years  
 
Q12. M was born in which year? 
(a) 1973 
(b) 1980 
(c) 1987 
(d) 1967 
(e) 1955 
 
Q13. What is the total age of K and N? 
(a) 84 years 
(b) 65 years 
(c) 81 years 
(d) 58 years 
(e) 70 years 
 
Q14. If P is related to L, N is related to Q, then M is related to ___. 
(a) K 
(b) O 
(c) L 
(d) None of these  
(e) N 
 
Directions (15-19): Read the given information carefully and answer the related questions: 
In a certain code language 
‘Play the same game.’ is coded as ‘us   ud   ut   uk’ 
‘Seen in the play.’ is coded as ‘uk   ua   ud    um’ 
‘The jar is seen.’ is coded as ‘ud   ua    uh     uw’ 
‘The same game played’ is coded as ‘ut     ud    ub    us’ 
 
Q15. What is the code for ‘same’? 
(a) uh 
(b) ut 
(c) um 
(d) ub 
(e) ud 
                                                   
 
 
Q16. If the code of ‘Jar’ is ‘uh’ , then the code of ‘is played’ will be? 
(a) ua   ud 
(b) uw   ut 
(c) ua    us 
(d) uw   ub 
(e) uw   ut 
 
Q17. What is the code of ‘play’? 
(a) ud  
(b) us  
(c) uk 
(d) ut  
(e) um 
 
Q18. What will be the possible code for ‘game is played’? 
(a) uh   ud   ub 
(b) ut    us    ua 
(c) us    uh   ub 
(d) ut   ub    ud 
(e) uh    uw   uk 
 
Q19. Which word is coded as ‘um’? 
(a) In 
(b) The 
(c) Play 
(d) Seen 
(e) None of the above 
 
Directions (20-24): Study the information carefully and answer the questions given below. 
Six persons i.e. A, B, C, D, E and F sit in row such that all of them face in the north direction. They all like 
different fruits i.e. Mango, Strawberry, Guava, Orange, Apple and Banana but not necessarily in the same 
order.  
The one who likes Strawberry sits at the right end. B sits 3
rd
 to the left of the one who likes Guava. A sits 2
nd
 
to the left of the one who likes Mango, and likes Banana. C sits 3
rd
 to the right of E but not sit at any extreme 
ends. There are as many persons sit to the right of D is same as to the left of the one who likes Apple.  
 
Q20. Who among the following likes Guava? 
(a) A 
(b) D 
(c) C 
(d) F 
(e) None of these 
Page 5


                                                   
 
 
 
IBPS PO Prelims Memory Based 2024  
 
Directions (1-5): Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions: 
Seven persons A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are sitting around a circular table, but not necessarily in the same order. 
Some of them face towards the centre, and some face away from the centre. 
F sits third to the right of A. The immediate neighbours of A face the same direction but opposite as A. A 
faces the same direction as B but not towards the centre. One person sits between A and C. D sits 2
nd
 to the 
left of C. E sits 2
nd
 to the left of G and face in the same direction. F and D face opposite direction as E.  
 
Q1. Who among the following sits second to the right of E? 
(a) A 
(b) D 
(c) C 
(d) F 
(e) G 
 
Q2. Which among the following pair of persons faces the same direction? 
(a) G and C 
(b) A and E 
(c) E and D 
(d) C and F 
(e) None of these 
 
Q3. How many persons sit between B and F (counting clockwise from F)? 
(a) One 
(b) Three 
(c) Four 
(d) Two 
(e) None 
 
Q4. Four of the following five persons are alike in a certain way based on their seating arrangement. 
Find the odd one. 
(a) F 
(b) C 
(c) B 
(d) D 
(e) A 
 
Q5. Which among the following statements is/are true? 
I. G faces towards the centre. 
II. Both F and A face away from the centre. 
III. Two persons sit between C and D when counted clockwise from D. 
(a) Only I 
(b) Only III 
(c) Both I and II 
(d) Both II and III 
(e) All I, II, and III 
                                                   
 
 
Directions (6-8): Read the given information carefully and answer the related questions: 
M is spouse of O and parent of R. O is father-in-law of T who has two children. N is the only son of R who 
has no sibling. T is mother-in-law of P . V is married to P .  
 
Q6. Four of the following five are similar in a certain manner, who among the following is dissimilar 
to others? 
(a) O 
(b) R 
(c) P 
(d) N 
(e) V 
 
Q7. Who among the following is grandmother of V? 
(a) T 
(b) M 
(c) R 
(d) O 
(e) N 
 
Q8. What is the relation of P with respect to R? 
(a) Son-in-law 
(b) Son 
(c) Nephew 
(d) Daughter 
(e) None of the above 
 
Q9. If we form a four-letter meaningful word by using the third, fourth, fifth and seventh letter from 
the left end of the word ‘EXACTITUDE’ , then which of the following will be the second letter of the 
meaningful word thus formed. If more than one word is formed mark Z as your answer. If no 
meaningful word is formed, mark X as your answer?  
(a) C 
(b) A 
(c) X 
(d) T 
(e) Z 
 
Directions (10-14): Read the given information carefully and answer the related questions: 
Seven persons was born on same date and same month but in different years – 1955, 1967, 1973 1980, 
1987, 1991, 2003. Consider the base year 2024 to calculate the ages.  
L’s age is multiple of 3. Three persons were born between L and Q. Number of persons born before Q is 
same as the number of persons born after P . Difference between the age of Q and K is 12 years. M is 7 years 
older to N. N is younger to O.  
                                                   
 
 
Q10. Who among the following was born in 1967? 
(a) N 
(b) P 
(c) M 
(d) O 
(e) K 
 
Q11. What is age difference between M and Q? 
(a) 25 years 
(b) 24 years 
(c) 23 years 
(d) 30 years 
(e) 20 years  
 
Q12. M was born in which year? 
(a) 1973 
(b) 1980 
(c) 1987 
(d) 1967 
(e) 1955 
 
Q13. What is the total age of K and N? 
(a) 84 years 
(b) 65 years 
(c) 81 years 
(d) 58 years 
(e) 70 years 
 
Q14. If P is related to L, N is related to Q, then M is related to ___. 
(a) K 
(b) O 
(c) L 
(d) None of these  
(e) N 
 
Directions (15-19): Read the given information carefully and answer the related questions: 
In a certain code language 
‘Play the same game.’ is coded as ‘us   ud   ut   uk’ 
‘Seen in the play.’ is coded as ‘uk   ua   ud    um’ 
‘The jar is seen.’ is coded as ‘ud   ua    uh     uw’ 
‘The same game played’ is coded as ‘ut     ud    ub    us’ 
 
Q15. What is the code for ‘same’? 
(a) uh 
(b) ut 
(c) um 
(d) ub 
(e) ud 
                                                   
 
 
Q16. If the code of ‘Jar’ is ‘uh’ , then the code of ‘is played’ will be? 
(a) ua   ud 
(b) uw   ut 
(c) ua    us 
(d) uw   ub 
(e) uw   ut 
 
Q17. What is the code of ‘play’? 
(a) ud  
(b) us  
(c) uk 
(d) ut  
(e) um 
 
Q18. What will be the possible code for ‘game is played’? 
(a) uh   ud   ub 
(b) ut    us    ua 
(c) us    uh   ub 
(d) ut   ub    ud 
(e) uh    uw   uk 
 
Q19. Which word is coded as ‘um’? 
(a) In 
(b) The 
(c) Play 
(d) Seen 
(e) None of the above 
 
Directions (20-24): Study the information carefully and answer the questions given below. 
Six persons i.e. A, B, C, D, E and F sit in row such that all of them face in the north direction. They all like 
different fruits i.e. Mango, Strawberry, Guava, Orange, Apple and Banana but not necessarily in the same 
order.  
The one who likes Strawberry sits at the right end. B sits 3
rd
 to the left of the one who likes Guava. A sits 2
nd
 
to the left of the one who likes Mango, and likes Banana. C sits 3
rd
 to the right of E but not sit at any extreme 
ends. There are as many persons sit to the right of D is same as to the left of the one who likes Apple.  
 
Q20. Who among the following likes Guava? 
(a) A 
(b) D 
(c) C 
(d) F 
(e) None of these 
                                                   
 
 
Q21. How many persons sit between C and the one who likes Orange? 
(a) Three 
(b) Two 
(c) One 
(d) None 
(e) None of these 
 
Q22. Who among the following sits third to the left of the one who likes Guava? 
(a) The one who sits immediate left of E 
(b) F 
(c) The one who likes Orange  
(d) A 
(e) None of these 
 
Q23. Which of the following statement is true? 
(a) C sits to the immediate left of the one who likes Apple. 
(b) The one who likes Mango sits 3
rd
 from the extreme right end. 
(c) B likes Orange. 
(d) A sits third to the left of D. 
(e) None is true  
 
Q24. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and hence form a group. Which of the 
following does not belong to that group?  
(a) B- Banana 
(b) F-Orange 
(c) E-Guava 
(d) A-Apple 
(e) C-Mango 
 
Q25. Find odd one out? 
(a) FBI 
(b) PLR 
(c) EAH 
(d) IEL 
(e) RNU 
 
Directions (26-30): Read the given information carefully and answer the related questions: 
Six boxes - A, B, C, D, E and F are placed one above another. These boxes are of different types – Jute, Steel, 
Iron, Wood, Leather, Brass. All the information is not necessarily in the same order.  
Box D is placed three places above leather box. Same number of boxes are placed above box D and below 
steel box. Box B is placed just below box F and juts above wood box. Box A is placed two places below iron 
box. More than one box is placed below box C which is placed below brass box.  
Read More

FAQs on IBPS PO Prelims Question Paper with Solution - 2024

1. What is the IBPS PO Prelims exam format and structure?
Ans. The IBPS PO Prelims exam consists of multiple-choice questions divided into three sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. The total number of questions is generally 100, with each section containing a specific number of questions. The exam is conducted in an online format and typically lasts for one hour.
2. How can candidates prepare effectively for the IBPS PO Prelims exam?
Ans. Candidates can prepare for the IBPS PO Prelims by following a structured study plan that includes reviewing the exam syllabus, practicing previous years' question papers, taking mock tests, and focusing on time management. Regular reading and practice in each subject area, along with improving English comprehension and numerical skills, are essential.
3. What topics are covered under the Quantitative Aptitude section of the IBPS PO Prelims?
Ans. The Quantitative Aptitude section of the IBPS PO Prelims typically covers topics such as Number Systems, Simplification, Data Interpretation, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, and Average. Candidates should be proficient in basic mathematical concepts and problem-solving techniques.
4. What is the importance of the English Language section in the IBPS PO Prelims?
Ans. The English Language section is crucial in the IBPS PO Prelims as it assesses candidates' reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and overall language skills. A good performance in this section can enhance the overall score, which is vital for qualifying for the next stages of the recruitment process.
5. Are there any negative marking schemes in the IBPS PO Prelims?
Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking scheme in the IBPS PO Prelims. For every incorrect answer, a certain percentage of marks is deducted from the total score, usually one-fourth (¼) of the marks allotted to that question. This means candidates should be cautious about answering questions they are unsure of to avoid losing marks.
Explore Courses for Bank Exams exam
Related Searches
Sample Paper, pdf , mock tests for examination, Previous Year Questions with Solutions, IBPS PO Prelims Question Paper with Solution - 2024, practice quizzes, IBPS PO Prelims Question Paper with Solution - 2024, Viva Questions, shortcuts and tricks, Summary, Exam, Extra Questions, Important questions, past year papers, video lectures, IBPS PO Prelims Question Paper with Solution - 2024, Free, study material, Semester Notes, MCQs, Objective type Questions, ppt;