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Prepare for banking exams with structured practice in reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, banking awareness, current affairs, and time-managed mock attempts.

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Exam overview

What this examination path includes.

Major public-sector banking pathways include IBPS recruitment for participating banks and separate SBI recruitment for roles such as Probationary Officer and Junior Associate or clerk.

Preparation commonly combines speed and accuracy in reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, awareness, and computer or data-analysis tasks, followed by interview or language requirements where notified.

Eligibility

Check the exact post, year, and notification.

A recognised graduation degree is usual for PO and clerk-level recruitment, but age, nationality, local-language proficiency, marks, and document cut-off dates must be checked in the relevant advertisement.

Important: This page is an orientation for students. The recruiting authority’s current notice, corrigenda, and official portal determine eligibility.

Selection process and subjects

Compare the main examination routes.

Examination or post Usual minimum qualification Selection process Main subjects
IBPS / SBI Clerk Graduation is normally required; local-language proficiency and other conditions are notification-specific. Usually preliminary and main online examinations, followed by language or document checks as applicable; clerical routes generally do not use an interview. English, numerical ability, reasoning, general/financial awareness, quantitative aptitude, and computer aptitude.
IBPS / SBI PO Graduation, with the precise age and cut-off-date conditions stated in the current notice. Preliminary and main examinations, followed by interview, group exercise, personality assessment, or related stages as specified. Reasoning, quantitative aptitude or data analysis, English, banking/economy awareness, computer aptitude, and descriptive communication.
IBPS RRB Qualification and experience vary for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II, and III posts. Preliminary/main or single examination depending on scale, plus interview for officer posts where notified. Reasoning, numerical/quantitative ability, language, general/financial awareness, computer knowledge, and professional knowledge for specialist scales.

Previous-year papers

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Only reviewed records already published in the KSLC paper library appear below. A paper may include a question PDF, a memory-based question set, an answer key or reviewed solutions. Unavailable items are clearly marked as not published yet.

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Historical paper · reviewed memory-based reconstruction

SBI Clerk Prelims 20 September 2025 Shift 1 – Memory-based Paper

2025-09-20 · Multiple sections · 100 reviewed questions

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Accuracy note: This is a reviewed memory-based or reconstructed historical question set, not an official complete examination PDF. It may cover only part of the original paper. Official examination authority notices remain final.

  1. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Reading passage for Questions 1-10

    What was the main focus of Dr. Fernando’s research that he presented at the Grand Oceanic Convention?
    1. The effect of industrial waste on coral reefs and marine biodiversity
    2. The disruption of breeding patterns due to oil spills
    3. The contamination of seafood with microscopic plastics
    4. The role of rising sea temperatures in altering ocean currents
    5. The impact of renewable energy projects on deep ocean ecosystems
  2. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Reading passage for Questions 1-10

    In which city was the Grand Oceanic Convention on ocean pollution organized?
    1. Cairo, where Dr. Fernando conducted his marine studies
    2. Rio de Janeiro, where 72 countries gathered for the convention
    3. Mumbai, where the global oath against pollution was announced
    4. Oslo, which later pledged international cooperation
    5. Sydney, the base of Dr. Eleanor Carter’s research
  3. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Reading passage for Questions 1-10

    What global action did the Japanese scientist Dr. Huslu support to tackle the problem of ocean pollution?
    1. Enforcing stricter regulations on industrial waste disposal
    2. Promoting biodegradable alternatives to single-use plastics
    3. Expanding the study of deep ocean ecosystems
    4. Reducing oil spills through renewable energy projects
    5. Developing artificial reefs to counter biodiversity loss
  4. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Reading passage for Questions 1-10

    Which fact from the convention highlighted the severity of microscopic plastic pollution?
    1. Coral reefs have faced a forty percent decline in health worldwide
    2. Over eight million metric tons of plastic waste enter the oceans every year
    3. Microscopic plastics have been found in more than eighty percent of marine species
    4. Oil spills have disrupted the breeding patterns of marine life
    5. Industrial waste has caused bleaching of coral reefs on a large scale
  5. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Reading passage for Questions 1-10

    What collective commitment did the delegates make from Mumbai to Oslo?
    1. To reduce oil spills by switching to renewable energy sources
    2. To launch more research projects on deep-sea mining
    3. To work together and face the challenge of ocean pollution
    4. To establish marine breeding zones for endangered species
    5. To create artificial islands to protect marine biodiversity
  6. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Reading passage for Questions 1-10

    According to the passage, which of the following statements is incorrect? (A) Dr. Fernando’s research explained how untreated sewage and industrial waste have caused the bleaching of coral reefs and the loss of marine biodiversity. (B) The Grand Oceanic Convention was held in Oslo where 72 countries pledged to fight ocean pollution. (C) Dr. Huslu supported a global reduction in plastic usage and encouraged the promotion of biodegradable materials.
    1. Only A
    2. Both B and C
    3. Only C
    4. Only B
    5. All A, B, C
  7. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Reading passage for Questions 1-10

    According to the passage, which of the following statements is correct? (A) Dr. Eleanor Carter highlighted how oil spills and chemical effluents have disrupted the breeding patterns of marine species. (B) Dr. Huslu focused on the impact of coral bleaching due to rising sea temperatures. (C) The delegates from Mumbai to Oslo pledged to work collectively to tackle ocean pollution.
    1. Only A
    2. Both A and C
    3. Only B
    4. Only C
    5. All A, B, C
  8. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Reading passage for Questions 1-10

    which of the following words is same in meaning to “deep” as used in the passage?
    1. Profound
    2. Bottomless
    3. Distant
    4. Immense
    5. Dark
  9. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Reading passage for Questions 1-10

    Choose the most suitable word to fill the blank given in the passage.
    1. collective
    2. isolated
    3. fragmented
    4. blend
    5. personal
  10. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Reading passage for Questions 1-10

    which of the following words is same in meaning to “approach” as used in the passage?
    1. Method
    2. Arrival
    3. Pathway
    4. Entrance
    5. Contact
  11. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127
    A word has been given in the question and used in the sentences below. Identify the statements where the word has been used in a contextually and grammatically correct manner. SOW (I) The farmer is sowing seeds in the field before the rainy season begins. (II) He promised to sow a button back onto his shirt after lunch. (III) She decided to sow flowers in her backyard garden for the spring.
    1. Only (I)
    2. Only (II)
    3. Both (I) and (III)
    4. All of these
    5. Both (II) and (III)
  12. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Sentence ordering for Questions 12-16

    Which of the following statement is the FIRST sentence after the rearrangement?
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E
  13. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Sentence ordering for Questions 12-16

    Which of the following statement is the SECOND sentence after the rearrangement?
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E
  14. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Sentence ordering for Questions 12-16

    Which of the following statement is the THIRD sentence after the rearrangement?
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E
  15. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Sentence ordering for Questions 12-16

    Which of the following statement is the FOURTH sentence after the rearrangement?
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E
  16. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Sentence ordering for Questions 12-16

    Which of the following statement is the FIFTH sentence after the rearrangement?
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E
  17. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 17-21

    He agreed (A)/ to repair the broken handle (B)/ before the (C)/ guests was supposed to arrive. (D)
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. No error
  18. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 17-21

    The dog chased the ball (A)/ into the street, (B)/ but it rolled too far (C)/ to being caught. (D)
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. No error
  19. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 17-21

    After completing (A)/ the application, (B)/ you must submitting it (C)/ and pay the fees at the counter. (D)
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. No error
  20. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 17-21

    Neither the manager (A)/ nor the assistants was (B)/ informed about (C)/ the meeting this morning. (D)
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. No error
  21. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 17-21

    She was surprised (A)/ that the package had arrived (B)/ so quick despite (C)/ the delay in shipping. (D)
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. No error
  22. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 22-26

    He _____________ to the doctor’s clinic last night.
    1. gone
    2. going
    3. goes
    4. go
    5. went
  23. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 22-26

    Madhu Suban handled the tough question with ease and __________.
    1. gravity
    2. doubt
    3. grace
    4. repeat
    5. cease
  24. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 22-26

    The striker missed the goal but still earned loud __________.
    1. practice
    2. applause
    3. regards
    4. advice
    5. punish
  25. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 22-26

    The professor ended the lecture after a long class __________.
    1. raise
    2. record
    3. discuss
    4. debate
    5. break
  26. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 22-26

    He ___________ sold his Ferrari car after months of consideration.
    1. previously
    2. finally
    3. scarcely
    4. extremely
    5. extraneous
  27. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 27-30

    After finishing (A) her dishes (B), the maid (C) put the chores (D) neatly in the kitchen (E).
    1. A-E
    2. A-E & B-C
    3. B-D
    4. A-C & B-D
    5. No interchange required
  28. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 27-30

    Before starting (A) his writer (B), the notes (C) book lecture (D) revised his research (E) carefully.
    1. B-C & D-E
    2. A-C
    3. D-E
    4. B-D & C-E
    5. No interchange required
  29. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 27-30

    He realized (A) he lost his book (B) at school (C) when the teacher (D) asked him to read (E).
    1. B-D and A-C
    2. A-D
    3. A-E
    4. A-E & C-D
    5. No interchange required
  30. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 27-30

    He arrived morning (A) at the heavy (B) because of airport (C) traffic and missed (D) his important late (E) flight.
    1. A-E
    2. A-E & B-C
    3. B-D
    4. A-C & B-D
    5. No interchange required
  31. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127
    The cost price of article B is Rs. 200 more than that of article A. Article A sold at 20% profit and article B sold at 20% loss. If total selling price of A and B together is Rs. 760, then find the cost price of the article A (in Rs.)?
    1. 200
    2. 400
    3. 500
    4. 300
    5. 350
  32. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127
    A bus cover 320 km distance in 5 hours, and speed of a car 3/8 of the speed of bus. Find the ratio of distance cover by bus in 6 hours to distance cover by car in five hours?
    1. 16 : 7
    2. 16 : 5
    3. 16 : 9
    4. 5 : 16
    5. 17 : 5
  33. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127
    Scheme A offer simple interest at rate of 5% p.a. for 8 years and amount invested in scheme A is Rs. 2000. Scheme B offers simple interest at rate of 10% p.a. for five years and amount invested in scheme B is Rs. P. If the ratio of interest received from scheme A to B is 16: 15, then find P?
    1. 1500
    2. 2500
    3. 1000
    4. 3000
    5. 1200
  34. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127
    Three pipes A, B, C can fill a tank alone in 5 hours, 6 hours and 30 hours, respectively. Find the time taken by all three pipes to fill the tank together (in hours)?
    1. 3.5
    2. 1.5
    3. 4.5
    4. 3
    5. 2.5
  35. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127
    Time taken by a boat to cover 90 km upstream is 2.5 hours more than that of same distance cover in downstream. If the ratio of Speed of boat in still water to stream is 5 : 1, then find the still water speed of the boat (in km/hr)?
    1. 10
    2. 25
    3. 15
    4. 30
    5. 45
  36. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127
    For an event A, B, C, D each contributed Rs. 400. If E contributed Rs. 200 more than the average amount contributed by all four, then find the total amount contributed by all five (in Rs.)?
    1. 2000
    2. 2200
    3. 3200
    4. 4000
    5. 4800
  37. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127
    On Sunday, 70 Adult and children visited a zoo. The ticket price for each adult is Rs. 50 and for each child is Rs. 25. If Total amount collected by zoo on Sunday is Rs. 2850, then find the number of adults?
    1. 42
    2. 48
    3. 52
    4. 44
    5. 54
  38. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127
    200 liters mixture of milk and water contains 40% water. 20 liters mixture removed and x liters of water added in the remaining mixture. If in resultant mixture water becomes 50%, then find x?
    1. 48
    2. 32
    3. 40
    4. 36
    5. 54
  39. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127
    Phool and Jaya started a business with investment of Rs.6400 & Rs. 11200 respectively. After X months, Phool left the business. At the end of year, the total profit is twice the investment of Phool and profit share of Phool is Rs. 3840. Find X?
    1. 9
    2. 7
    3. 8
    4. 6
    5. 10
  40. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127
    In a School, 35% student participated in athletic, 20% participated in quiz and remaining participated in arts. If total student participated in art are 378, then find difference between student participated in athletic and quiz?
    1. 112
    2. 96
    3. 126
    4. 116
    5. 112
  41. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127
    The ratio of present age of Sarah and Farah is 4: 7. Marah is 12 years older than Sarah and 6 years younger than Farah. Find the age of Farah four years ago (in years)?
    1. 38 years
    2. 32 years
    3. 24 years
    4. 30 years
    5. 56 years
  42. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127
    The ratio of X to X+50 is 5 : 7 respectively. And, the ratio of X+25 and Y+5 is 3 : 4 respectively. Find the value of sum of X and Y?
    1. 300
    2. 360
    3. 240
    4. 280
    5. 320
  43. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Runs table for Questions 43-47

    Find the difference between run score by X and Y on Monday together and run scored by X on Wednesday.
    1. 275
    2. 300
    3. 175
    4. 200
    5. 250
  44. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Runs table for Questions 43-47

    Find the ratio of run scored by Y on Tuesday to 1/5 of the run scored by Y on Monday and Wednesday together.
    1. 2:5
    2. 7:5
    3. 1:5
    4. 2:1
    5. 3:5
  45. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Runs table for Questions 43-47

    If run scored by X on Sunday is 2/5th less than the number of runs scored by X on Wednesday, then find the run scored by X on Sunday.
    1. 250
    2. 300
    3. 175
    4. 240
    5. 250
  46. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Runs table for Questions 43-47

    Average of run scored by Y on Wednesday and Saturday is 330. Find the run scored by Y on Saturday is what percentage more or less than run scored by X on Tuesday?
    1. 25%
    2. 30%
    3. 15%
    4. 20%
    5. 34%
  47. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Runs table for Questions 43-47

    Find the sum of total runs scored by Y in all the given days.
    1. 775
    2. 700
    3. 875
    4. 800
    5. 650
  48. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Book-sales table for Questions 48-52

    30% book sold in January and 25% book sold in February by store A are in foreign language. Find the total number of foreign language book sold by A.
    1. 111
    2. 113
    3. 115
    4. 110
    5. 150
  49. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Book-sales table for Questions 48-52

    Stored D sold only friction and non-fiction books. The ratio of fiction to non-fiction books sold by D in the month of January and February is 3 : 1. Find the difference between fiction book sold by D and total books sold by A in January.
    1. 75
    2. 63
    3. 15
    4. 20
    5. 49
  50. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Book-sales table for Questions 48-52

    Find the ratio of book sold by B and C in February.
    1. 2:5
    2. 3:1
    3. 1:5
    4. 2:1
    5. 8:5
  51. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Book-sales table for Questions 48-52

    Book sold by A in February is what percent is less than total book sold by B and C together in the month of January.
    1. 25
    2. 30
    3. 40
    4. 20
    5. 50
  52. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Book-sales table for Questions 48-52

    In January, store E sold 20% more book than A in January and total book sold by E is 500. Find the book sold by E in February.
    1. 180
    2. 320
    3. 175
    4. 200
    5. 250
  53. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Delivery data for Questions 53-56

    Find the total orders deliver by both the companies in city A.
    1. 660
    2. 630
    3. 615
    4. 620
    5. 649
  54. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Delivery data for Questions 53-56

    Find the ratio of orders delivered by Super eat in B to orders delivered by food mart in B
    1. 92:95
    2. 92:81
    3. 91:90
    4. 21:11
    5. 81:50
  55. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Delivery data for Questions 53-56

    Find the difference between orders delivered by super eat in A and C.
    1. 180
    2. 320
    3. 275
    4. 200
    5. 250
  56. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Delivery data for Questions 53-56

    In city E, orders delivered by super eat is 25% more than orders delivered by food mart in B. Find the order delivered by super eat in E is what percentage of total orders delivered by both companies in A.
    1. 61.25
    2. 61.36
    3. 40.11
    4. 20.11
    5. 66.66
  57. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 57-65

    11² + 338÷26= ? -3
    1. 137
    2. 130
    3. 115
    4. 120
    5. 149
  58. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 57-65

    √144 + 1340÷134+1639=1463- ? +613
    1. 460
    2. 430
    3. 615
    4. 415
    5. 449
  59. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 57-65

    10 ×46-2346+ ?=448
    1. 2334
    2. 2235
    3. 2275
    4. 2200
    5. 2250
  60. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 57-65

    1133 ÷11+1450÷10=310- ?
    1. 60
    2. 62
    3. 75
    4. 100
    5. 50
  61. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 57-65

    2100÷21+12+2123= ?
    1. 2180
    2. 2235
    3. 2275
    4. 2200
    5. 2250 3 5
  62. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 57-65

    ? × 3/4 × 5/7 × 1715 = 735
    1. 3/5
    2. 4/5
    3. 2/5
    4. 1/5
    5. 5/6
  63. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 57-65

    62.5% of ?2 = 38² – 804
    1. 30
    2. 36
    3. 32
    4. 40
    5. 28
  64. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 57-65

    24% of 125 + 48% of 150 =?
    1. 106
    2. 108
    3. 104
    4. 112
    5. 102 1 2 1
  65. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 57-65

    2 1/3 × 4 2/7 × 3 1/3 × 81 = ?
    1. 2900
    2. 2500
    3. 2700
    4. 2300
    5. 2400
  66. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 66-68

    Statements: A > I > S = E < O ≤ P = Q < R = L ≥ T Conclusions: I. S < L II. P > S
    1. If only conclusion I is true
    2. If only conclusion II is true
    3. If either conclusion I or II is true
    4. If both conclusions I and II are true
    5. If neither conclusion I nor II is true
  67. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 66-68

    Statements: J > K ≤ L < O = I < R ≥ P = Q < T Conclusions: I. K < R II. O > Q
    1. If only conclusion I is true
    2. If only conclusion II is true
    3. If either conclusion I or II is true
    4. If both conclusions I and II are true
    5. If neither conclusion I nor II is true
  68. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 66-68

    Statements: X ≥ V = S < P; V < Q ≤ W = R Conclusions: I. X ≥ R II. S < R
    1. If only conclusion I is true
    2. If only conclusion II is true
    3. If either conclusion I or II is true
    4. If both conclusions I and II are true
    5. If neither conclusion I nor II is true
  69. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Floor arrangement for Questions 69-73

    Who among the following lives on the sixth floor?
    1. H
    2. E
    3. C
    4. F
    5. None of these
  70. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Floor arrangement for Questions 69-73

    Between which among the following persons there is a gap of one floor?
    1. C and E
    2. A and G
    3. F and D
    4. H and B
    5. E and F
  71. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Floor arrangement for Questions 69-73

    How many floors are there between H’s floor and F’s floor?
    1. Five
    2. Four
    3. Three
    4. Two
    5. One
  72. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Floor arrangement for Questions 69-73

    Which of the following statement is/are false? I. H lives on a floor above E’s floor. II. D lives on the bottommost floor. III. F lives on the fourth floor.
    1. Only I
    2. Both II and III
    3. Only III
    4. Both I and III
    5. Only II
  73. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Floor arrangement for Questions 69-73

    Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Find the one which doesn’t belong to the group?
    1. H
    2. D
    3. E
    4. C
    5. B
  74. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Point map for Questions 74-76

    In which direction is point T with respect to point M?
    1. East
    2. North-east
    3. South
    4. North-west
    5. North
  75. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Point map for Questions 74-76

    What is the shortest distance between point R and point M?
    1. 12m
    2. √245m
    3. 13m
    4. √244m
    5. 244m
  76. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Point map for Questions 74-76

    If Point G is 4m to the north of Point M then what is total distance between Point G and Point Q?
    1. 43m
    2. 50m
    3. 59m
    4. 60m
    5. 55m
  77. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Word series for Questions 77-81

    If we arrange all the words in dictionary order then which word is second from the right end in the series?
    1. HIT
    2. OPZ
    3. EHD
    4. SRG
    5. MAP
  78. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Word series for Questions 77-81

    If the first letter of each word is dropped and is replaced by “N” then how many meaningful words will be formed?
    1. One
    2. Three
    3. Two
    4. None
    5. Four
  79. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Word series for Questions 77-81

    If all the letters within the word are arranged in reverse alphabet order, then how many words remain unchanged?
    1. One
    2. Three
    3. Two
    4. None
    5. Four
  80. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Word series for Questions 77-81

    If first and second letters from the left end in each word are changed to their immediately succeeding letters in English alphabet, then how many words will have more than one vowel?
    1. One
    2. Three
    3. Two
    4. None
    5. Four
  81. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Word series for Questions 77-81

    If first and third letters of each word are interchanged then how many words ends with a consonant?
    1. None
    2. Three
    3. Two
    4. Four
    5. One
  82. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Birth-date arrangement for Questions 82-86

    Who among the following was born on 7th of September?
    1. A
    2. D
    3. F
    4. H
    5. None of these
  83. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Birth-date arrangement for Questions 82-86

    The number of persons born before G is same as the number of persons born after _____.
    1. E
    2. F
    3. C
    4. A
    5. B
  84. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Birth-date arrangement for Questions 82-86

    Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Find the odd one out.
    1. B
    2. D
    3. A
    4. G
    5. E
  85. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Birth-date arrangement for Questions 82-86

    Who was born three persons before E?
    1. B
    2. F
    3. G
    4. D
    5. A
  86. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Birth-date arrangement for Questions 82-86

    How many persons were born between A and D?
    1. One
    2. Two
    3. Three
    4. Four
    5. More than four
  87. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127
    In a certain coded language, “BLOCKS” is coded as “AMNDJT” and “MIGHTY” is coded as “LJFISZ”. Then how will the word “USEFUL” be coded?
    1. TRDGVK
    2. TRDGVM
    3. TTDGTM
    4. TTDHVL
    5. TQDFVL
  88. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 88-90

    Statements: Only a few apples are sweet Some sweet is sugar All sugar is cherries Conclusions: I. Some sugar being apples is a possibility II. Some sweet are not cherries
    1. If only conclusion I follows
    2. If only conclusion II follows
    3. If either conclusion I or II follows
    4. If neither conclusion I nor II follows
    5. If both conclusions I and II follow
  89. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 88-90

    Statements: Only a few brilliant are smart All intelligent are sharp Some smart is not intelligent Conclusions: I. Some brilliant are not smart II. No smart is intelligent
    1. If only conclusion I follows
    2. If only conclusion II follows
    3. If either conclusion I or II follows
    4. If neither conclusion I nor II follows
    5. If both conclusions I and II follow
  90. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Directions for Questions 88-90

    Statements: Only a few melons are seeds All seeds are plants All plants are petal Conclusions: I. All seeds are petal II. Some plants are melon
    1. If only conclusion I follows
    2. If only conclusion II follows
    3. If either conclusion I or II follows
    4. If neither conclusion I nor II follows
    5. If both conclusions I and II follow
  91. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Gift-order arrangement for Questions 91-95

    If H is related to G and in the same way F is related to D, then C is related to who among the following?
    1. D
    2. F
    3. E
    4. B
    5. G
  92. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Gift-order arrangement for Questions 91-95

    Who bought a gift exactly between D and C?
    1. B
    2. E
    3. H
    4. F
    5. G
  93. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Gift-order arrangement for Questions 91-95

    Who bought a gift three persons before B?
    1. E
    2. No one
    3. F
    4. G
    5. D
  94. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Gift-order arrangement for Questions 91-95

    Which of the following statements are true?
    1. H bought gift after A.
    2. A was not the last person to buy gift.
    3. Two persons bought gift between D and G.
    4. F was the fifth person to buy gift.
    5. All the statements are true
  95. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Gift-order arrangement for Questions 91-95

    How many persons bought gifts between C and E?
    1. None
    2. One
    3. Two
    4. Three
    5. Four
  96. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127
    If in the given word “IMPACTFUL” all the letters are arranged in ascending order from the left end then position of how many letters remain unchanged. If the position of no letter remains unchanged, mark the answer as X as your answer?
    1. X
    2. One
    3. Two
    4. Three
    5. Four
  97. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127
    In the word “POWERFUL”, if we use the third, fourth, sixth and eighth letters from the left end to form a four-letter meaningful word, then which of the following will be the third letter from the left end of the meaningful word thus formed. If more than one such meaningful word is formed, mark X as your answer. If no meaningful word is formed, mark Z as your answer?
    1. X
    2. Z
    3. W
    4. E
    5. F
  98. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Linear seating information for Questions 98-100

    Who among the following persons sits seventh to the right of R?
    1. G
    2. Q
    3. K
    4. P
    5. Unknown person
  99. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Linear seating information for Questions 98-100

    What is the position of N in the row?
    1. Ninth from the left end of the row
    2. Seventh from the right end of the row
    3. Fifth from the right end of the row
    4. Eighth from the left end of the row
    5. Eighth from the right end of the row
  100. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #127

    Linear seating information for Questions 98-100

    How many persons sit in the row?
    1. 12
    2. 14
    3. 11
    4. 13
    5. 10

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Foundation preparation at KSLC

Build the common Class B, C, and D written-exam foundation.

KSLC’s general foundation route supports the recurring core used across many recruitment examinations: quantitative aptitude and arithmetic, reasoning, English, general awareness, current affairs, timed practice, revision planning, and performance review.

Exam-specific technical subjects, local language, typing, stenography, physical fitness, medical standards, interviews, and professional papers require separate preparation where the official notice includes them.

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Questions

Common questions about this examination path.

Are IBPS and SBI exams the same?

No. Their core aptitude preparation overlaps, but they are separate recruitment processes with different notices, vacancies, dates, cut-offs, and sometimes different later stages.

Do bank clerk exams include an interview?

Clerical recruitment generally uses online examinations and relevant language/document checks rather than an interview, but the current advertisement is final.

What does the bank exam preparation include?

Bank exam preparation covers reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, banking awareness, current affairs, speed practice, and mock-test review for clerk, PO, and assistant-style exams.

Where is KSLC located?

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