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IBPS PO Mock Test
A timed 25-question mock for the IBPS Probationary Officer Examination covering data interpretation, percentages, simple & compound interest, logical reasoning, verbal reasoning & analogies, english grammar, economy & banking awareness. Answer, submit and review every question with its explanation; set negative marking to match your exam’s current scheme.
IBPS PO mock test
25 questions · 1 mark each · the timer starts with your first answer and the test submits itself when time runs out.
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Q1.Data InterpretationThe average of 7 numbers is 37. If 74 is added, what is the new average?
Answer: C — 41.63
Old total = 7 × 37 = 259. New total = 259 + 74 = 333; new average = 333/8 = 41.63.
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Q2.PercentagesWhat is 5% of 920?
Answer: B — 46
5% of 920 = 5/100 × 920 = 46.
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Q3.Simple & Compound InterestFind the simple interest on ₹60,000 at 9% per annum for 2 years.
Answer: C — ₹10,800
SI = P × R × T / 100 = 60,000 × 9 × 2 / 100 = ₹10,800.
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Q4.Logical ReasoningFind the next letter: B, F, J, N, ?
Answer: B — R
The letters advance by 4 each time (skip 3).
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Q5.Verbal Reasoning & AnalogiesStatement: “The city should build more bus lanes.” Which argument strengthens it most?
Answer: B — Bus lanes cut average commute times by 20% in similar cities.
Evidence of a measurable benefit directly supports the proposal.
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Q6.English GrammarChoose the correct option: The furniture in the house ___ new.
Answer: B — is
“Furniture” is uncountable and takes a singular verb.
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Q7.Economy & Banking AwarenessCRR stands for:
Answer: D — Cash Reserve Ratio
Banks must keep a share of deposits as cash with the central bank — the Cash Reserve Ratio.
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Q8.Data InterpretationThe average of 7 numbers is 74. If 110 is added, what is the new average?
Answer: C — 78.5
Old total = 7 × 74 = 518. New total = 518 + 110 = 628; new average = 628/8 = 78.5.
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Q9.PercentagesWhat is 60% of 600?
Answer: A — 360
60% of 600 = 60/100 × 600 = 360.
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Q10.Simple & Compound InterestFind the compound interest on ₹39,000 at 10% per annum for 3 years, compounded annually.
Answer: B — ₹12,909
A = P(1 + R/100)^T = 39,000 × 1.10^3 = 51,909; CI = A − P = ₹12,909.
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Q11.Logical ReasoningIf FISH is coded as JMWL, how is CAT coded?
Answer: D — GEX
Each letter moves 4 places forward in the alphabet (FISH → JMWL), so CAT → GEX.
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Q12.Verbal Reasoning & AnalogiesFind the next number in the series: 1, 3, 9, 27, 81, ?
Answer: A — 243
Each term is multiplied by 3.
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Q13.English GrammarChoose the correct option: The train ___ by the time we reach the station.
Answer: D — will have left
An action completed before a future point takes the future perfect: “will have left”.
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Q14.Economy & Banking AwarenessA Non-Performing Asset (NPA) in India is a loan overdue for more than:
Answer: A — 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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Q15.Data InterpretationSales (units): 2021: 590 · 2022: 550 · 2023: 200 · 2024: 740 · 2025: 600. What was the percentage change in 2024 over 2023?
Answer: B — 270%
Change = 740 − 200 = 540; ÷ 200 × 100 = 270%.
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Q16.PercentagesThe price of an item changes from ₹375 to ₹421.88. What is the percentage change?
Answer: B — 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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Q17.Simple & Compound InterestFind the compound interest on ₹25,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years, compounded annually.
Answer: D — ₹5,250
A = P(1 + R/100)^T = 25,000 × 1.10^2 = 30,250; CI = A − P = ₹5,250.
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Q18.Logical ReasoningWhat is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 6:15?
Answer: C — 97.5°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×6 − 5.5×15| = 97.5°.
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Q19.Verbal Reasoning & AnalogiesDoctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
Answer: D — School
Workplace relationship: a doctor works in a hospital, a teacher in a school.
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Q20.English GrammarChoose the correct option: This is the best book I ___.
Answer: B — have ever read
A superlative + experience up to now uses the present perfect: “have ever read”.
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Q21.Economy & Banking AwarenessWhich ratio measures a bank’s capital against its risk-weighted assets?
Answer: A — CAR (CRAR)
Capital Adequacy Ratio = capital ÷ risk-weighted assets (Basel norms).
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Q22.Data InterpretationThe average of 9 numbers is 43. If 82 is added, what is the new average?
Answer: B — 46.9
Old total = 9 × 43 = 387. New total = 387 + 82 = 469; new average = 469/10 = 46.9.
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Q23.PercentagesThe price of an item changes from ₹650 to ₹702. What is the percentage change?
Answer: D — 8% increase
Change = 52 on a base of 650: 52/650 × 100 = 8% increase. Always divide by the ORIGINAL value.
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Q24.Simple & Compound InterestFind the compound interest on ₹12,000 at 20% per annum for 3 years, compounded annually.
Answer: B — ₹8,736
A = P(1 + R/100)^T = 12,000 × 1.20^3 = 20,736; CI = A − P = ₹8,736.
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Q25.Logical ReasoningWhich number is the odd one out: 19, 23, 57, 59?
Answer: C — 57
19, 23, 59 are prime; 57 is composite (57 = 3 × 19).
How the mock test works
- The timer starts with your first answer; the test submits itself when time runs out.
- Choose the negative marking that matches your exam (many Indian exams deduct ¼ or ⅓ of a mark — check the official notification).
- After submitting you get your score, accuracy, time taken and a topic-wise breakdown, then every explanation.
- “New mock test” builds another paper — calculation questions get new numbers.
About IBPS PO
IBPS Probationary Officer Examination — conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Recruits Probationary Officers for participating public sector banks through prelims, mains and interview.
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.
IBPS PO practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| Data Interpretation | Data interpretation | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Percentages | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Simple & Compound Interest | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Verbal Reasoning & Analogies | Reasoning | Calculated + question bank |
| English Grammar | English | Question bank |
| Economy & Banking Awareness | General awareness | Question bank |