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IBPS RRB PO Previous Year Paper 2021 (Shift 1 & 2 Solved Set)

IBPS RRB PO • 2021 • 50 Questions • Free practice

Q1English Language
Easy
Select 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.
Q2English Language
Medium
Select the option opposite in meaning to the word "Tenacious".
A. weak and nervous
B. persistently determined
C. open and honest
D. brief and neat
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
The opposite answer is the most contrasting option.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Look for the word that is clearly opposite.
Q3English Language
Easy
Select the option opposite in meaning to the word "Abundant".
A. scarce
B. plentiful
C. small
D. weak
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
The opposite answer is the most contrasting option.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Look for the word that is clearly opposite.
Q4Reasoning Ability
Medium
If 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
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: B
P is the grandfather of R.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Read the family chain from left to right.
Q5Quantitative Aptitude
Medium
An 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
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Selling price = cost price x (100 + profit)% / 100 = 679.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Multiply by the profit factor directly.
Q6General Awareness
Medium
The Union Budget is presented under Article 123 of the Constitution. Which article is it?
A. Article 112
B. Article 110
C. Article 360
D. Article 280
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Correct Option: A
The budget is presented under Article 112.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Remember the budget article separately from the finance bill.
Q7English Language
Easy
Fill in the blank with the best word: The officer remained ____ during the long meeting.
A. Serene
B. Vigorous
C. Tedious
D. Frugal
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
The context needs a word meaning calm and steady.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Use sentence tone to narrow the answer.
Q8General Awareness
Easy
A scheme targets 24 lakh beneficiaries with an outlay of Rs 944 crore. Which broad category does it belong to?
A. Government Schemes & Policies
B. Reports & Indices
C. Sports & Culture
D. Defence & Security
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Correct Option: A
Large beneficiary-oriented programmes fall under government schemes and policies.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Scheme and beneficiary language points to policy coverage.
Q9Quantitative Aptitude
Hard
The 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
View answer and available explanation
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.
Q10Reasoning Ability
Easy
Which one is the correct relation? Cat is to Kitten as Dog is to ?
A. Puppy
B. Cub
C. Foal
D. Calf
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
A young dog is called a puppy.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Use common pair relationships for analogy questions.
Q11English Language
Medium
Fill in the blank with the best word: The officer remained ____ during the long meeting.
A. Serene
B. Vigorous
C. Tedious
D. Frugal
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
The context needs a word meaning calm and steady.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Use sentence tone to narrow the answer.
Q12Quantitative Aptitude
Medium
The average of five consecutive even numbers is 34. What is the smallest of these numbers?
A. 36
B. 34
C. 32
D. 30
View answer and available explanation
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.
Q13General Awareness
Easy
If the repo rate is 6.30% and inflation is 4.10%, which institution reviews this monetary stance in India?
A. Reserve Bank of India
B. NABARD
C. SEBI
D. PFRDA
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
The Reserve Bank of India conducts monetary policy and sets repo rate decisions.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Monetary policy questions usually point to RBI.
Q14Quantitative Aptitude
Hard
The 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
View answer and available explanation
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
Hard
The 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
View answer and available explanation
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.
Q16Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
A 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
View answer and available explanation
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.
Q17Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
The 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.
Q18Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
A 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
View answer and available explanation
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.
Q19Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
The 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
View answer and available explanation
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.
Q20Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
An 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
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: B
Selling price = cost price x (100 + profit)% / 100 = 3075.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Multiply by the profit factor directly.
Q21Quantitative Aptitude
Medium
A 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
View answer and available explanation
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.
Q22Quantitative Aptitude
Medium
The average of five consecutive even numbers is 34. What is the smallest of these numbers?
A. 36
B. 34
C. 32
D. 30
View answer and available explanation
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.
Q23Quantitative Aptitude
Medium
A 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
View answer and available explanation
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.
Q24Quantitative Aptitude
Medium
The 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
View answer and available explanation
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.
Q25Quantitative Aptitude
Medium
An 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
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Selling price = cost price x (100 + profit)% / 100 = 679.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Multiply by the profit factor directly.
Q26Quantitative Aptitude
Hard
A 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
View answer and available explanation
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.
Q27Quantitative Aptitude
Hard
The average of five consecutive even numbers is 44. What is the smallest of these numbers?
A. 40
B. 42
C. 44
D. 46
View answer and available explanation
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.
Q28Quantitative Aptitude
Hard
A 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
View answer and available explanation
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.
Q29Quantitative Aptitude
Hard
The 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
View answer and available explanation
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.
Q30Quantitative Aptitude
Hard
An 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
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Selling price = cost price x (100 + profit)% / 100 = 1062.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Multiply by the profit factor directly.
Q31Reasoning Ability
Easy
What comes next in the series: 11, 16, 21, 26, ?
A. 31
B. 36
C. 26
D. 32
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
Each term increases by 5, so next = 31.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Check first differences before trying harder patterns.
Q32Reasoning Ability
Easy
If 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
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
The sequence shifts each letter by 2 position(s).
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Count the shift before picking the code.
Q33Reasoning Ability
Easy
A 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.
Q34Reasoning Ability
Easy
If 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
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
P is the grandfather of R.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Read the family chain from left to right.
Q35Reasoning Ability
Easy
Which one is the correct relation? Cat is to Kitten as Dog is to ?
A. Puppy
B. Cub
C. Foal
D. Calf
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
A young dog is called a puppy.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Use common pair relationships for analogy questions.
Q36Reasoning Ability
Medium
What comes next in the series: 36, 39, 42, 45, ?
A. 51
B. 48
C. 49
D. 45
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: B
Each term increases by 3, so next = 48.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Check first differences before trying harder patterns.
Q37Reasoning Ability
Medium
If 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
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: B
The sequence shifts each letter by 3 position(s).
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Count the shift before picking the code.
Q38Reasoning Ability
Medium
A 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
View answer and available explanation
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.
Q39Reasoning Ability
Medium
If 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
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: B
P is the grandfather of R.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Read the family chain from left to right.
Q40Reasoning Ability
Medium
Which one is the correct relation? Cat is to Kitten as Dog is to ?
A. Cub
B. Puppy
C. Calf
D. Foal
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: B
A young dog is called a puppy.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Use common pair relationships for analogy questions.
Q41Reasoning Ability
Hard
What comes next in the series: 21, 29, 37, 45, ?
A. 45
B. 54
C. 53
D. 61
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Each term increases by 8, so next = 53.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Check first differences before trying harder patterns.
Q42Reasoning Ability
Hard
If 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
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
The sequence shifts each letter by 4 position(s).
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Count the shift before picking the code.
Q43Reasoning Ability
Hard
A 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
View answer and available explanation
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.
Q44Reasoning Ability
Hard
If 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.
Q45Reasoning Ability
Hard
Which 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.
Q46English Language
Easy
Select the option closest in meaning to the word "Obscure".
A. not clear or famous
B. bright
C. open
D. delicious
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
"Obscure" means not clear or famous.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Learn words in short families and eliminate unrelated options first.
Q47English Language
Easy
Select 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
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
The opposite answer is the most contrasting option.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Look for the word that is clearly opposite.
Q48English Language
Easy
The word "Diligent" means which of the following?
A. quick but sloppy
B. lazy and careless
C. hardworking and careful
D. strict and stern
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Choose the exact meaning of the word.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Use the dictionary meaning, not a loose association.
Q49English Language
Easy
Choose the meaning that best matches the word "Adversity".
A. joy and cheer
B. hardship or misfortune
C. comfort and ease
D. wealth and luxury
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: B
"Adversity" means hardship or misfortune.
Exam Tip / Shortcut: Revise high-frequency vocabulary in small sets.
Q50English Language
Easy
Fill in the blank with the best word: The officer remained ____ during the long meeting.
A. Serene
B. Vigorous
C. Tedious
D. Frugal
View answer and available explanation
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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