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IBPS Clerk Practice Questions
Original practice questions for the IBPS Clerical Cadre Examination (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)), mixed across 6 topics with instant answers and explanations. Practise by topic below or take the timed mock test.
IBPS Clerk mixed practice
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Q1.Number System & SimplificationSimplify: 87 + 12 × 4 − 10
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Answer: D — 125
BODMAS: multiply first — 12 × 4 = 48; then 87 + 48 − 10 = 125.
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Q2.PercentagesThe price of an item changes from ₹625 to ₹687.5. What is the percentage change?
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Answer: B — 10% increase
Change = 62.5 on a base of 625: 62.5/625 × 100 = 10% increase. Always divide by the ORIGINAL value.
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Q3.Logical ReasoningWhich number is the odd one out: 27, 29, 57, 69?
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Answer: C — 29
27, 69, 57 are composite; 29 is prime.
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Q4.English GrammarChoose the correct option: The committee ___ divided in their opinions.
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Answer: C — were
When members of a collective noun act individually (divided opinions), a plural verb is used: “were”.
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Q5.Economy & Banking AwarenessA Non-Performing Asset (NPA) in India is a loan overdue for more than:
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Answer: D — 90 days
Under RBI norms a loan becomes an NPA when interest or principal is overdue for more than 90 days.
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Q6.Computer AwarenessCache memory is located:
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Answer: C — Between the CPU and main memory
Cache is fast memory close to the CPU that stores frequently used data.
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Q7.Number System & SimplificationFind the HCF of 30 and 45.
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Answer: B — 15
HCF(30, 45) = 15. Check: HCF × LCM = 15 × 90 = 1350 = product of the numbers.
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Q8.PercentagesThe price of an item changes from ₹375 to ₹421.88. What is the percentage change?
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Answer: A — 12.5% increase
Change = 46.88 on a base of 375: 46.88/375 × 100 = 12.5% increase. Always divide by the ORIGINAL value.
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Q9.Logical ReasoningWhich number is the odd one out: 27, 47, 59, 61?
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Answer: C — 27
47, 59, 61 are prime; 27 is composite (27 = 3 × 9).
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Q10.English GrammarIdentify the error: “One of my friend is a doctor.”
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Answer: C — my friend
After “one of” use a plural noun: “one of my friends”.
About IBPS Clerk
IBPS Clerical Cadre Examination — conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Recruits customer service associates (clerks) for public sector banks.
Original practice questions written for this site in the style and difficulty of each exam’s syllabus. They are not past papers and the site is not affiliated with any exam body. Exam patterns, marking schemes and syllabi change — always check the latest official notification.
Practise by topic
- Number System & Simplification questions — Learn squares to 30 and cubes to 15, apply BODMAS strictly, and use HCF × LCM = product of two numbers.
- Percentages questions — Convert percentages to fractions you know by heart (12.5% = 1/8, 37.5% = 3/8, 16.67% = 1/6) and always divide a change by the ORIGINAL value.
- Logical Reasoning questions — For coding questions write the letter positions (A = 1 … Z = 26).
- English Grammar questions — Find the subject first and make the verb agree with it, ignoring phrases in between.
- Economy & Banking Awareness questions — Know what each regulator does (RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA), the policy tools (repo, CRR, SLR) and the definitions behind GDP, inflation and fiscal deficit.
- Computer Awareness questions — Revise hardware vs software, memory types, number systems, common shortcuts, networking devices and internet protocols.
- IBPS Clerk mock test — 25 timed questions with negative marking.
IBPS Clerk practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
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| Number System & Simplification | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Percentages | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| English Grammar | English | Question bank |
| Economy & Banking Awareness | General awareness | Question bank |
| Computer Awareness | Computer knowledge | Question bank |