Banking preparation

Bank exam coaching in Shillong for PO, clerk, and assistant-style preparation.

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

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

Practise with the relevant published paper subset.

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.

Source note: KSLC indexes previous-year papers for practice and revision. Copyright and official exam ownership remain with the respective examination authorities. When a record uses an official public source, use that authority's notice as final.

Historical paper · reviewed memory-based reconstruction

SBI PO Prelims 2022 – Memory-based Previous Paper Set 2

2022 · Multiple sections · 99 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 #130

    Reading passage for Questions 1-8

    What actions has the Chinese government taken to establish its current EV market structure?
    1. Making investments and encouraging competition in the EV market
    2. Aiding the advent of foreign brands to better the market’s EV standards
    3. Reducing dependence of EV manufacturers on subsidies and investments
    4. Both (a) and (b)
    5. All of these
  2. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Reading passage for Questions 1-8

    How does America fail to address its growing problems of EV production?
    1. A heavy dependence on government support has crippled the American EV market.
    2. American manufacturers are not provided enough incentives for feasible operations.
    3. Reforms in policies were reportedly limited in the type of electric vehicles they cover.
    4. Forced geographical restrictions make production subject to availability of parts.
    5. All of the above
  3. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Reading passage for Questions 1-8

    Among the following, which factor most contributed to a continual growth of the EV market in China?
    1. Incentives for production to EV manufacturers
    2. The economy of the country and the price of fuel
    3. EV-production-favouring government policies
    4. A focus on the general interests of consumers
    5. Availability of parts for electric vehicle production
  4. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Reading passage for Questions 1-8

    Which of the following statements is true according to the facts in the passage?
    1. Manufacturers in China are not dependent on government subsidies for production.
    2. China is far further in EV production and sales than the rest of the world.
    3. EV sales in China this year will amount to 25% of the total sales of all cars.
    4. EV sales in the US suffer from a lack of awareness among the people.
    5. Tesla has become one of the top EV manufacturers in China.
  5. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Reading passage for Questions 1-8

    Choose the correct meaning of “rolled out the red carpet for”.
    1. trust what someone says
    2. to give a guest special treatment
    3. to get something over with because it is inevitable
    4. doing a good job
    5. tell something briefly
  6. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Reading passage for Questions 1-8

    From among the following options, choose the most appropriate synonym of “phase” with regard to its inherent meaning in the passage.
    1. condition
    2. epoch
    3. aspect
    4. episode
    5. transition
  7. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Reading passage for Questions 1-8

    Choose the word most opposite in meaning to “mitigating” as it is used in the passage.
    1. isolating
    2. aggravating
    3. alleviating
    4. devastating
    5. acclimating
  8. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 9-13

    Part of Justin’s hyperactivity _________________ that he couldn’t concentrate __________________ to read.
    1. summarise, ended
    2. meant, enough
    3. concluded, just
    4. implied, by
    5. simplified, farther
  9. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 9-13

    Poetry is ________________ of ________________spiritual freedom, both, as concentrated inwardness, and as action in space and time.
    1. capable, showing
    2. nominal, describing
    3. neglected, proper
    4. similar, some
    5. surely, decent
  10. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 9-13

    Priceless ______________ of history remain ______________with the Titanic at the bottom of the Atlantic.
    1. pieces, buried
    2. artifacts, lie
    3. proofs, down
    4. surfaces, above
    5. object, drown
  11. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 9-13

    The boy scouts _______________ in the courtyard to unfurl the flag and _____________it up the pole.
    1. squandered, let
    2. raised, raise
    3. gathered, hoist
    4. wandering, pull
    5. exited, let
  12. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 9-13

    Plowing an entire field is _____________ toilsome, but even _____________ it is hard work farmers have to do it all the time.
    1. very, although
    2. hardly, if
    3. extreme, still
    4. endlessly, then
    5. quite, though
  13. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 14-17

    In each of the questions given below, four sentences have been given. Out of four sentences, one sentence has an error. Find out which of the following sentence has an error. If all the given sentences are error-free then choose option ‘All are correct’ as your answer choice.
    1. Current assets are cash and others that are expected to be convert to cash.
    2. Researchers can measure the intensity of sunlight using a sunshine recorder
    3. Pure water is usually described as tasteless, colorless and odorless.
    4. The popular understanding of secularism in India has undergone a sea change.
    5. All are correct
  14. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 14-17

    In each of the questions given below, four sentences have been given. Out of four sentences, one sentence has an error. Find out which of the following sentence has an error. If all the given sentences are error-free then choose option ‘All are correct’ as your answer choice.
    1. People with high self-confidence can easily impress others.
    2. Muttering a prayer to the Sun, he dipped his hands in the ocean and scooped some water.
    3. The villagers worked day and night to built a big and spacious house
    4. A 400 year old banyan tree is fast becoming a selfie backdrop for local tourists.
    5. All are correct
  15. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 14-17

    In each of the questions given below, four sentences have been given. Out of four sentences, one sentence has an error. Find out which of the following sentence has an error. If all the given sentences are error-free then choose option ‘All are correct’ as your answer choice.
    1. Many villages can facilitate tourism because many villagers are eager to welcome visitors
    2. After over a month, I finally met my uncle while a family function.
    3. There are an unknown number of smaller dwarf planets orbiting the Sun.
    4. Fasting may have different results on health in different circumstances.
    5. All are correct
  16. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 14-17

    In each of the questions given below, four sentences have been given. Out of four sentences, one sentence has an error. Find out which of the following sentence has an error. If all the given sentences are error-free then choose option ‘All are correct’ as your answer choice.
    1. Adversity in childhood can contribute to depression in adulthood.
    2. Supporters praise the BRI for its potential to boost the global GDP
    3. The first country to receive a World Bank loan was France in 1947.
    4. The bag had a hole, which allowing the sugar to fall off.
    5. All are correct
  17. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Sentence-order information for Questions 18-22

    Which of the following will be the third statement after rearrangement?
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E
  18. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Sentence-order information for Questions 18-22

    Which of the following will be the fifth statement after rearrangement?
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E
  19. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Sentence-order information for Questions 18-22

    Which of the following will be the first statement after rearrangement?
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E
  20. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Sentence-order information for Questions 18-22

    Which of the following will be the fourth statement after rearrangement?
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E
  21. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Sentence-order information for Questions 18-22

    Which of the following will be the second statement after rearrangement?
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E
  22. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 23-25

    Irrational (i) The CEO blamed the irrational behavior of the employees for the loss the company had suffered. (ii) India’s first Census was held in 1872, irrational non-synchronously in different parts of the country. (iii) Indian Council of Medical Research mulled over setting up network centers to curb the irrational use of drugs.
    1. only (i)
    2. only (ii)
    3. both (ii) and (i)
    4. both (i) and (iii)
    5. none of these
  23. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 23-25

    Escalate (i) Cost of commodities will increase as a result of escalating input prices (ii) There were fears that violence could escalate further after Iran restricted internet access. (iii) These past few months, India’s sports administrators have been in the news far too escalate.
    1. only (i)
    2. only (ii)
    3. both (i) and (ii)
    4. both (i) and (iii)
    5. none of these
  24. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 23-25

    Reckon (i) After decelerating for three reckon months, India’s retail inflation accelerated to 7%. (ii) In the past 15 years, India has seen reckon episodes of extreme rainfall in 24 hours (iii) The newly built building which the government has ordered to demolish is reckoned as waste of money
    1. only (i)
    2. only (iii)
    3. both (ii) and (i)
    4. both (i) and (iii)
    5. none of these
  25. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 26-30

    Unlawful incursion has been thretening the safety of computer network system.
    1. Incursion
    2. thretening
    3. safety
    4. network
    5. No error
  26. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 26-30

    Swimming a little further each session will build endurence.
    1. swimming
    2. further
    3. session
    4. endurence
    5. No error
  27. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 26-30

    A regional conflict would erupt into violent warfare.
    1. regional
    2. conflict
    3. erupt
    4. violent
    5. No error
  28. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 26-30

    To some, this situation cries out for draconian measures to inject more compatition.
    1. situation
    2. inject
    3. draconian
    4. compatition
    5. No error.
  29. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 26-30

    The objective of the reserch is to gain a better insight into labour market processes
    1. objective
    2. reserch
    3. insight
    4. processes
    5. No error
  30. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Car manufacturing data for Questions 31-37

    Find the total number of Diesel cars manufactured by company B and D together.
    1. 320
    2. 410
    3. 390
    4. 330
    5. 300
  31. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Car manufacturing data for Questions 31-37

    What is ratio of Diesel cars manufactured by company A and C together and total cars manufactured by F?
    1. 4: 3
    2. 2: 7
    3. 4: 5
    4. 4: 7
    5. 3: 5
  32. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Car manufacturing data for Questions 31-37

    What is the central angle of diesel cars manufactured by company E?
    1. 14°
    2. 36°
    3. 12.5°
    4. 10°
    5. 72°
  33. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Car manufacturing data for Questions 31-37

    Two-fifth cars of company D remains unsold. If 65% of them are of Petrol cars, then find the sold diesel cars of company D.
    1. 84
    2. 156
    3. 76
    4. 60
    5. 66
  34. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Car manufacturing data for Questions 31-37

    The total number of petrol cars manufactured by company C and F together is what percentage of that by company A and D together.
    1. 60%
    2. 40%
    3. 50%
    4. 25%
    5. 75%
  35. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Car manufacturing data for Questions 31-37

    If another company X manufactures 20% more cars than company B and the ratio of diesel to petrol cars manufactured by it is 5:3, then find the difference between petrol and diesel cars manufactured by it.
    1. 144
    2. 184
    3. 224
    4. 326
    5. 420
  36. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Car manufacturing data for Questions 31-37

    Find the average number of petrol cars manufactured by companies A, B and C.
    1. 340
    2. 320
    3. 220
    4. 260
    5. 240
  37. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130
    The cost of painting the walls of a cubical room is Rs.8640 at the rate of 15 Rs. /m². Find the cost of painting four walls of a cuboidal room having length and breadth 2 m more and 2 m less than side of cube respectively and height is equal to side of cube. (Note: Rate of painting is same in both the cases)
    1. Rs.6480
    2. Rs.5600
    3. Rs.6820
    4. Rs.8640
    5. Rs.7250
  38. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130
    In a bag there are 15 red and blue balls in total. The probability that two randomly picked balls have the same colour is 17/35. Find the number of blue balls, given that blue balls outnumber red balls.
    1. 8
    2. 9
    3. 10
    4. 11
    5. 12
  39. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130
    Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 40 min and 60 min respectively. Find the time taken by the pipes A, B and C to fill the tank, if tank C is emptying pipe whose efficiency is 25% more than that of pipe B.
    1. 48 min
    2. 54 min
    3. 45 min
    4. 42 min
    5. 52 min
  40. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130
    The monthly income of Rajesh is 22.5% more than that of Rakesh while expenditure of Rajesh is Rs.15000 more than that of Rakesh. If savings of Rajesh is Rs.3000 more than savings of Rakesh, then find the income Rakesh.
    1. Rs.75000
    2. Rs.72000
    3. Rs.84000
    4. Rs.98000
    5. Rs.80000
  41. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130
    The ratio of milk and water in mixture A is 9: 5. The quantity of milk in mixture B is 20% more that in mixture A and quantity of water in mixture A is 25% more than that in mixture B. If sum of quantity of water of both mixture is 54 liters, then find the total quantity of mixture in A.
    1. 72 liters
    2. 64 liters
    3. 84 liters
    4. 75 liters
    5. 80 liters
  42. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130
    Abhishek took a loan of Rs.1,20,000 from the bank at the rate of 8% compound interest for two years. He invested ¾ th of the loan amount in a scheme which offers 10% compound interest annually for 2 years. Find his profit/loss at the end of 2 years, if he keeps rest of the money.
    1. Rs.600 profit
    2. R.300 profit
    3. Rs.700 loss
    4. Rs.700 profit
    5. Rs.1068 loss
  43. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130
    Dev and Deepak start a business in partnership. Dev invested 25% more capital than Deepak but he invested for 4 months less than that by Deepak. If the profit share of Deepak is Rs.4000, which is Rs.1000, more than that of Dev, then find the time of investment of Dev.
    1. 10 months
    2. 8 months
    3. 6 months
    4. 4 months
    5. 9 months
  44. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130
    Rahul is going from Gurgaon to Agra from his car at the speed of 80 kmph. After 120 km, he reduces his speed by 12.5% and completes the whole journey in 5.5 hours. Find total time taken by him to cover the same distance, if he had reduced the speed after two hours.
    1. 6 hours
    2. 5.2 hours 3
    3. 5 hours 7 3
    4. 4 hours 7
    5. 4.8 hours
  45. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130
    The selling price of one chair and one table is Rs.480 each. If chair was sold at the loss of 25% and table was sold at the profit of 60%, then find the difference between the cost price of chair and table.
    1. Rs.360
    2. Rs.280
    3. Rs.300
    4. Rs.340
    5. Rs.350
  46. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130
    A shopkeeper marked an article 80% above the cost price. Sumit purchased the article at the discount of 50% and sold it to Ayush at a profit of 25%. If Ayush purchased the article in Rs. 4500, then find the cost price of the article.
    1. Rs.4200
    2. Rs.4800
    3. Rs.3600
    4. Rs.4000
    5. Rs.3900
  47. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 48-52

    35, 72, 113, ?, 203, 256, 315
    1. 151
    2. 167
    3. 163
    4. 156
    5. 145
  48. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 48-52

    17, 28, 50, 83, 127, 182, ?
    1. 245
    2. 251
    3. 248
    4. 254
    5. 242
  49. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 48-52

    ?, 8, 19, 61, 249, 1251
    1. 4
    2. 6
    3. 5
    4. 10
    5. 8
  50. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 48-52

    4, 5, 13, 22, 86, ?
    1. 111
    2. 113
    3. 107
    4. 119
    5. 117
  51. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 48-52

    8, 30, 49, 73, 90, 116, ?
    1. 137
    2. 131
    3. 133
    4. 129
    5. 135
  52. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130
    The average weight of the students of a class is 45 kg. If the weight of a student calculated mistakenly as 84 kg instead of 48 kg, due to which the average weight of the students increased by 0.9, then find the total no. of students in the class.
    1. 45
    2. 44
    3. 50
    4. 40
    5. 48
  53. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130
    A boat covers a certain distance in downstream in 90 minutes. If the ratio of speed of boat in still water and speed of stream is 3: 1, then find the time taken by boat to cover the same distance in upstream.
    1. 2.5 hours
    2. 3.5 hours
    3. 2 hours
    4. 1.5 hours
    5. 3 hours
  54. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130
    Rahul and Rajeev can complete a work in 17 days while Rahul, Rajeev & Raj together can complete the same work in 12 days. If Rahul is 60% more efficient than Raj, then find the time taken by Rajeev to complete the whole work.
    1. 51 days
    2. 55 days
    3. 47 days
    4. 42 days
    5. 60 days
  55. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Equation comparison directions for Questions 56-60

    I. x² - 7x - 260 = 0; II. y² - 3y - 54 = 0
    1. x is greater than y
    2. x is at least y
    3. x is less than y
    4. x is at most y
    5. x equals y or no relation can be established between x and y
  56. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Equation comparison directions for Questions 56-60

    I. 2x² + 16x + 32 = 0; II. 2y² + 45y - 98 = 0
    1. x is greater than y
    2. x is at least y
    3. x is less than y
    4. x is at most y
    5. x equals y or no relation can be established between x and y
  57. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Equation comparison directions for Questions 56-60

    I. x = √289; II. y² = 289
    1. x is greater than y
    2. x is at least y
    3. x is less than y
    4. x is at most y
    5. x equals y or no relation can be established between x and y
  58. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Equation comparison directions for Questions 56-60

    I. x² - 15x + 44 = 0; II. y² - 11y - 80 = 0
    1. x is greater than y
    2. x is at least y
    3. x is less than y
    4. x is at most y
    5. x equals y or no relation can be established between x and y
  59. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Equation comparison directions for Questions 56-60

    I. x² - 20x + 96 = 0; II. y² - 3y - 28 = 0
    1. x is greater than y
    2. x is at least y
    3. x is less than y
    4. x is at most y
    5. x equals y or no relation can be established between x and y
  60. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Laptop sales data for Questions 61-65

    What is the difference between the average number of HP laptop sold by Hemant on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and that of Dell laptop on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday?
    1. 20
    2. 10
    3. 15
    4. 5
    5. 25
  61. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Laptop sales data for Questions 61-65

    If price of HP laptop is 20% more than that of Dell laptop, then find the amount he earned on Wednesday is what percentage of amount he earned on Thursday.
    1. 60%
    2. 75%
    3. 50%
    4. 100%
    5. 80%
  62. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Laptop sales data for Questions 61-65

    Total laptops sold on Tuesday is what percentage more/less than that on Monday.
    1. 20%
    2. 40%
    3. 60%
    4. 50%
    5. 25%
  63. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Laptop sales data for Questions 61-65

    From Monday to Friday, 20% of total Dell laptops found defective while 60% of remaining remains unsold. Find the total no. of Dell laptops.
    1. 1250
    2. 1000
    3. 750
    4. 600
    5. 1500
  64. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Laptop sales data for Questions 61-65

    If the ratio of no. of HP and Apple laptops sold by shopkeeper on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday is 4: 7, 5: 3 and 4: 5 respectively, then find the total apple laptops sold by shopkeeper on same days.
    1. 240
    2. 220
    3. 280
    4. 250
    5. 260
  65. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Row and designation puzzle for Questions 66-70

    Who among the following is HR of the company?
    1. T
    2. V
    3. S
    4. R
    5. None of these
  66. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Row and designation puzzle for Questions 66-70

    Who among the following sits second to the right of Q?
    1. R
    2. S
    3. V
    4. T
    5. None of these
  67. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Row and designation puzzle for Questions 66-70

    The number of persons sit left of U is same as the number of persons sit right of _____.
    1. S
    2. Q
    3. V
    4. T
    5. None of these
  68. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Row and designation puzzle for Questions 66-70

    How many persons sit between R and V?
    1. Four
    2. Three
    3. Two
    4. One
    5. None of these
  69. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Row and designation puzzle for Questions 66-70

    Four of the following five are alike in a certain way so form a group, which of the following does not belong to that group?
    1. P-U
    2. T-W
    3. Q-V
    4. S-R
    5. U-T
  70. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 71-73

    Statements: Only a few second is minute. Only minute is hour. Few minute is time. Conclusions: I. Some hour can be time. II. All time can be second.
    1. Only conclusion I follows
    2. Only conclusion II follows
    3. Either conclusion I or II follows
    4. Both conclusions I and II follow
    5. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
  71. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 71-73

    Statements: Only a few Chess is Carrom. Some Carrom is Ludo. Mostly Ludo is Monopoly. Conclusions: I. All Carrom can be Chess. II. Some Monopoly can be Chess.
    1. Only conclusion I follows
    2. Only conclusion II follows
    3. Either conclusion I or II follows
    4. Both conclusions I and II follow
    5. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
  72. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Directions for Questions 71-73

    Statements: Only a few September is October. All November is September. Only September is December. Conclusions: I. All December can be November. II. Some November can be October.
    1. Only conclusion I follows
    2. Only conclusion II follows
    3. Either conclusion I or II follows
    4. Both conclusions I and II follow
    5. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
  73. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Birth-order information for Questions 74-78

    How many persons were born between V and P?
    1. Three
    2. None
    3. One
    4. Two
    5. None of these
  74. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Birth-order information for Questions 74-78

    Who among the following was born on 15th September?
    1. H
    2. F
    3. Z
    4. V
    5. None of these
  75. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Birth-order information for Questions 74-78

    H was born in which of the following month?
    1. November
    2. August
    3. September
    4. October
    5. None of these
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    Birth-order information for Questions 74-78

    Who among the following is third youngest person?
    1. S
    2. F
    3. Z
    4. D
    5. None of these
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    Birth-order information for Questions 74-78

    Four of the following five are alike in a certain way so form a group, which of the following does not belong to that group?
    1. R
    2. H
    3. G
    4. D
    5. P
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    Hockey-ground positions for Questions 79-81

    What is the shortest distance between J and H?
    1. 18m
    2. 12m
    3. 16m
    4. 14m
    5. None of the above
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    Hockey-ground positions for Questions 79-81

    In which direction is L with respect to K?
    1. North-east
    2. North-west
    3. South-east
    4. South-west
    5. None of the above
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    Hockey-ground positions for Questions 79-81

    In which direction is M with respect to H?
    1. North-east
    2. North
    3. South-east
    4. South
    5. None of the above
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    How many pairs of letters are there in the word 'MASCULINE' which has as many letters between them in the word as in English alphabetical series (both in forward and backward direction)?
    1. Five
    2. Six
    3. Seven
    4. Eight
    5. None of the above
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    Floor and rangoli puzzle for Questions 83-87

    How many persons live between E and F?
    1. One
    2. None
    3. Two
    4. Four
    5. None of these
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    Floor and rangoli puzzle for Questions 83-87

    Which of the following colour does D use?
    1. Yellow
    2. Green
    3. Blue
    4. Purple
    5. None of these
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    Floor and rangoli puzzle for Questions 83-87

    The number of persons lives above D is one less than the number of persons live below ____.
    1. E
    2. A
    3. C
    4. F
    5. None of these
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    Floor and rangoli puzzle for Questions 83-87

    Which of the following is true? I. A does not live below the one who made rangoli in yellow II. C does not make rangoli in hazel colour III. E lives on the 2nd floor
    1. Only III
    2. Both I and III
    3. Only II
    4. Both I and II
    5. None is true
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    Floor and rangoli puzzle for Questions 83-87

    Who lives on the topmost floor?
    1. A
    2. The one who made rangoli in purple
    3. The one who made rangoli in Hazel
    4. C
    5. None of these
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    Relationship directions for Questions 88-90

    Statements: P is greater than H; H is at least T; T is less than U; U equals L; L is at most G; G is less than J. Conclusions: I. G is greater than T; II. U is at most P.
    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 neither conclusion I nor II is true
    5. If both conclusions I and II are true
  88. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Relationship directions for Questions 88-90

    Statements: M is at least D; D equals K; K is at least P; P equals F; F is at most V; V equals L. Conclusions: I. D is greater than V; II. K is at most L.
    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 neither conclusion I nor II is true
    5. If both conclusions I and II are true
  89. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Relationship directions for Questions 88-90

    Statements: A is less than M; M is at most Y; Y equals P; P is greater than Z; Z is at least D. Conclusions: I. Z is less than M; II. P is greater than A.
    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 neither conclusion I nor II is true
    5. If both conclusions I and II are true
  90. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #130

    Circular seating puzzle for Questions 91-95

    How many persons sit between D and G when counted from left of D?
    1. One
    2. Two
    3. Three
    4. None
    5. Four
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    Circular seating puzzle for Questions 91-95

    Who among the following person sits 4th to the left of H?
    1. B
    2. J
    3. D
    4. F
    5. G
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    Circular seating puzzle for Questions 91-95

    Who among the following person face F?
    1. J
    2. D
    3. A
    4. C
    5. None of these
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    Circular seating puzzle for Questions 91-95

    What is the position of E with respect to C?
    1. 2nd to the left
    2. 3rd to the left.
    3. 4th to the right.
    4. 3rd to the right
    5. 4th to the left.
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    Circular seating puzzle for Questions 91-95

    Number of persons sit between C and G is same as the number of persons sit between ____ and ______.
    1. F, C
    2. B, H
    3. A, I
    4. D, E
    5. I, F
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    Family information for Questions 96-98

    How is L related to T?
    1. Grand father
    2. Grand mother
    3. Mother
    4. Sister
    5. Father
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    Family information for Questions 96-98

    Which among the following statement(s) is/are not true? I. R is daughter-in-law of S II. U is brother of T III. Number of female members are more than male members
    1. Only I
    2. Both I and III
    3. Only III
    4. Both II and III
    5. All I, II and III
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    Family information for Questions 96-98

    Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and hence form a group. Find the one who doesn’t belong to the group?
    1. L
    2. S
    3. R
    4. J
    5. T
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    Code-language information for Questions 99-100

    What is the code for the words “of the”?
    1. pg st
    2. ht ij
    3. pg ht
    4. mn ht
    5. Can’t be determined
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    Code-language information for Questions 99-100

    Which among the following word is coded as “rs”?
    1. Arise
    2. Wake
    3. Either “arise” or “wake”
    4. Reserve
    5. Either “reserve” or “wake”

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IBPS Clerk Prelims 5 December 2020 – Memory-based Paper 5 December 2020 Multiple sections 🔓 Memory-based paper 🔒 Reviewed solutions
IBPS Clerk Prelims 8–9 December 2018 – Memory-based Paper December 2018 Multiple sections 🔓 Memory-based paper 🔒 Reviewed solutions
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SBI Clerk Prelims 20 September 2025 Shift 1 – Memory-based Paper 2025-09-20 Multiple sections 🔓 Memory-based paper 🔒 Reviewed solutions
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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?

KSLC is in Mawnianglah, near 7th Mile Taxi Stand, Upper Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 793009, and supports learners from nearby communities in North East India.

How can a student apply for a batch?

Students can use the Apply page to submit a self-enrolment application. The center reviews applications, payment details when applicable, and batch suitability before activating access.

What support does KSLC provide after enrolment?

Enrolled students can receive classroom guidance, study planning, course updates, online lessons, reading material, discussion support, and progress follow-up through the KSLC website.