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NABARD Grade A Practice Paper (Exam Pattern) 2025
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Q1Quantitative Aptitude
EasyA shopkeeper marks an item at Rs 1237, raises the price by 12% and then gives a discount of 8% on the raised price. What is the final selling price (nearest rupee)?
A. 1286
B. 1275
C. 1237
D. 1264
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Correct Option: B
Raised price = 1237 x 112/100. Final = raised x 92/100 = Rs 1275.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Combine percent changes by multiplication, not addition.
Q2Quantitative Aptitude
EasyThe average of five consecutive even numbers is 24. What is the smallest of these numbers?
A. 24
B. 26
C. 20
D. 22
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Correct Option: C
The five numbers are centred on the average: 20, 22, 24, 26, 28.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: For consecutive evens, smallest = average minus 4.
Q3Quantitative Aptitude
EasyA sum of Rs 6411 is invested at 6% per annum simple interest for 3 years. How much interest is earned?
A. 6411
B. 1093
C. 1213
D. 1153
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Correct Option: D
Simple interest = P x R x T / 100 = 6411 x 6 x 3 / 100 = Rs 1153.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: P x R x T divided by 100 — cancel zeros first.
Q4Quantitative Aptitude
EasyThe ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their sum is 112. What is the larger number?
A. 70
B. 78
C. 42
D. 112
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Correct Option: A
If the numbers are 3x and 5x, then 8x = 112, so the larger number = 70.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Convert ratio into parts and divide the sum by total parts.
Q5Quantitative Aptitude
EasyAn article is bought for Rs 2795 and sold at a profit of 10%. What is the selling price?
A. 3084
B. 3075
C. 2795
D. 3066
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Correct Option: B
Selling price = cost price x (100 + profit)% / 100 = 3075.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Multiply by the profit factor directly.
Q6Quantitative Aptitude
MediumA shopkeeper marks an item at Rs 522, raises the price by 17% and then gives a discount of 13% on the raised price. What is the final selling price (nearest rupee)?
A. 520
B. 522
C. 531
D. 542
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Correct Option: C
Raised price = 522 x 117/100. Final = raised x 87/100 = Rs 531.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Combine percent changes by multiplication, not addition.
Q7Quantitative Aptitude
MediumThe average of five consecutive even numbers is 34. What is the smallest of these numbers?
A. 36
B. 34
C. 32
D. 30
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Correct Option: D
The five numbers are centred on the average: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: For consecutive evens, smallest = average minus 4.
Q8Quantitative Aptitude
MediumA sum of Rs 7096 is invested at 5% per annum simple interest for 2 years. How much interest is earned?
A. 709
B. 759
C. 659
D. 7096
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Correct Option: A
Simple interest = P x R x T / 100 = 7096 x 5 x 2 / 100 = Rs 709.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: P x R x T divided by 100 — cancel zeros first.
Q9Quantitative Aptitude
MediumThe ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their sum is 152. What is the larger number?
A. 103
B. 95
C. 152
D. 57
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Correct Option: B
If the numbers are 3x and 5x, then 8x = 152, so the larger number = 95.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Convert ratio into parts and divide the sum by total parts.
Q10Quantitative Aptitude
MediumAn article is bought for Rs 590 and sold at a profit of 15%. What is the selling price?
A. 670
B. 590
C. 679
D. 688
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Correct Option: C
Selling price = cost price x (100 + profit)% / 100 = 679.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Multiply by the profit factor directly.
Q11Quantitative Aptitude
HardA shopkeeper marks an item at Rs 707, raises the price by 22% and then gives a discount of 8% on the raised price. What is the final selling price (nearest rupee)?
A. 707
B. 783
C. 805
D. 794
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Correct Option: D
Raised price = 707 x 122/100. Final = raised x 92/100 = Rs 794.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Combine percent changes by multiplication, not addition.
Q12Quantitative Aptitude
HardThe average of five consecutive even numbers is 44. What is the smallest of these numbers?
A. 40
B. 42
C. 44
D. 46
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Correct Option: A
The five numbers are centred on the average: 40, 42, 44, 46, 48.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: For consecutive evens, smallest = average minus 4.
Q13Quantitative Aptitude
HardA sum of Rs 7781 is invested at 10% per annum simple interest for 4 years. How much interest is earned?
A. 3212
B. 3112
C. 7781
D. 3012
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Correct Option: B
Simple interest = P x R x T / 100 = 7781 x 10 x 4 / 100 = Rs 3112.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: P x R x T divided by 100 — cancel zeros first.
Q14Quantitative Aptitude
HardThe ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their sum is 192. What is the larger number?
A. 72
B. 192
C. 120
D. 128
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Correct Option: C
If the numbers are 3x and 5x, then 8x = 192, so the larger number = 120.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Convert ratio into parts and divide the sum by total parts.
Q15Quantitative Aptitude
HardAn article is bought for Rs 885 and sold at a profit of 20%. What is the selling price?
A. 885
B. 1053
C. 1071
D. 1062
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Correct Option: D
Selling price = cost price x (100 + profit)% / 100 = 1062.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Multiply by the profit factor directly.
Q16Reasoning Ability
EasyWhat comes next in the series: 11, 16, 21, 26, ?
A. 31
B. 36
C. 26
D. 32
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Correct Option: A
Each term increases by 5, so next = 31.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Check first differences before trying harder patterns.
Q17Reasoning Ability
EasyIf A is coded as E, B as G, C as I, what is the code for A?
A. G
B. E
C. C
D. I
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Correct Option: C
The sequence shifts each letter by 2 position(s).
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Count the shift before picking the code.
Q18Reasoning Ability
EasyA person walks 13 metres north, turns right and walks 8 metres. Which direction is the person from the starting point?
A. North-West
B. South-West
C. North-East
D. South-East
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Correct Option: C
From north and then right, the person ends up to the north-east of the starting point.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Draw the path with one arrow for each turn.
Q19Reasoning Ability
EasyIf P is the father of Q and Q is the mother of R, how is P related to R?
A. Brother
B. Uncle
C. Grandfather
D. Father
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Correct Option: D
P is the grandfather of R.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Read the family chain from left to right.
Q20Reasoning Ability
EasyWhich one is the correct relation? Cat is to Kitten as Dog is to ?
A. Puppy
B. Cub
C. Foal
D. Calf
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Correct Option: A
A young dog is called a puppy.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Use common pair relationships for analogy questions.
Q21Reasoning Ability
MediumWhat comes next in the series: 36, 39, 42, 45, ?
A. 51
B. 48
C. 49
D. 45
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Correct Option: B
Each term increases by 3, so next = 48.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Check first differences before trying harder patterns.
Q22Reasoning Ability
MediumIf A is coded as K, B as N, C as Q, what is the code for A?
A. Q
B. H
C. K
D. N
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Correct Option: B
The sequence shifts each letter by 3 position(s).
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Count the shift before picking the code.
Q23Reasoning Ability
MediumA person walks 18 metres north, turns right and walks 8 metres. Which direction is the person from the starting point?
A. South-West
B. North-West
C. South-East
D. North-East
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Correct Option: D
From north and then right, the person ends up to the north-east of the starting point.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Draw the path with one arrow for each turn.
Q24Reasoning Ability
MediumIf P is the father of Q and Q is the mother of R, how is P related to R?
A. Father
B. Grandfather
C. Uncle
D. Brother
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Correct Option: B
P is the grandfather of R.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Read the family chain from left to right.
Q25Reasoning Ability
MediumWhich one is the correct relation? Cat is to Kitten as Dog is to ?
A. Cub
B. Puppy
C. Calf
D. Foal
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Correct Option: B
A young dog is called a puppy.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Use common pair relationships for analogy questions.
Q26Reasoning Ability
HardWhat comes next in the series: 21, 29, 37, 45, ?
A. 45
B. 54
C. 53
D. 61
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Correct Option: C
Each term increases by 8, so next = 53.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Check first differences before trying harder patterns.
Q27Reasoning Ability
HardIf A is coded as I, B as M, C as Q, what is the code for A?
A. E
B. I
C. M
D. Q
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Correct Option: A
The sequence shifts each letter by 4 position(s).
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Count the shift before picking the code.
Q28Reasoning Ability
HardA person walks 23 metres north, turns right and walks 8 metres. Which direction is the person from the starting point?
A. North-East
B. South-East
C. South-West
D. North-West
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Correct Option: A
From north and then right, the person ends up to the north-east of the starting point.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Draw the path with one arrow for each turn.
Q29Reasoning Ability
HardIf P is the father of Q and Q is the mother of R, how is P related to R?
A. Grandfather
B. Father
C. Brother
D. Uncle
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
P is the grandfather of R.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Read the family chain from left to right.
Q30Reasoning Ability
HardWhich one is the correct relation? Cat is to Kitten as Dog is to ?
A. Calf
B. Foal
C. Puppy
D. Pup
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
A young dog is called a puppy.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Use common pair relationships for analogy questions.
Q31English Language
EasySelect the option closest in meaning to the word "Obscure".
A. not clear or famous
B. bright
C. open
D. delicious
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Correct Option: A
"Obscure" means not clear or famous.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Learn words in short families and eliminate unrelated options first.
Q32English Language
EasySelect the option opposite in meaning to the word "Candid".
A. rude and harsh
B. frank and honest
C. vague and unclear
D. shy and quiet
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Correct Option: A
The opposite answer is the most contrasting option.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Look for the word that is clearly opposite.
Q33English Language
EasyThe word "Diligent" means which of the following?
A. quick but sloppy
B. lazy and careless
C. hardworking and careful
D. strict and stern
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Correct Option: C
Choose the exact meaning of the word.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Use the dictionary meaning, not a loose association.
Q34English Language
EasyChoose the meaning that best matches the word "Adversity".
A. joy and cheer
B. hardship or misfortune
C. comfort and ease
D. wealth and luxury
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Correct Option: B
"Adversity" means hardship or misfortune.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Revise high-frequency vocabulary in small sets.
Q35English Language
EasyFill in the blank with the best word: The officer remained ____ during the long meeting.
A. Serene
B. Vigorous
C. Tedious
D. Frugal
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Correct Option: A
The context needs a word meaning calm and steady.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Use sentence tone to narrow the answer.
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