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20 questions1 setUpdated 8 August 2026Quant · Reasoning · English · Banking
Quantitative AptitudeReasoning AbilityEnglishBanking & Financial Awareness

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Fresh set — 20 Bank PO questions across quant, reasoning and banking awareness.

  1. 1Quant · SimplificationMediumNumerical
    Find the value of 15% of 240 + 25% of 160.
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    Correct answer
    76
    Solution

    15% of 240 = 36; 25% of 160 = 40. Sum = 36 + 40 = 76.

  2. 2Quant · Profit & LossMediumNumerical
    An article bought for ₹500 is sold for ₹575. What is the profit percentage?
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    Correct answer
    15
    Solution

    Profit = 575 − 500 = 75. Profit% = 75/500 × 100 = 15%.

  3. 3Quant · Simple InterestMediumNumerical
    Find the simple interest on ₹5,000 at 8% per annum for 3 years (in ₹).
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    Correct answer
    1200
    Solution

    SI = P·R·T/100 = 5000 × 8 × 3 / 100 = ₹1,200.

  4. 4Quant · RatioMediumNumerical
    ₹3,000 is divided among three people in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. How much (in ₹) does the person with the largest share get?
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    Correct answer
    1500
    Solution

    Total parts = 10; largest share = 5/10 × 3000 = ₹1,500.

  5. 5Quant · Time & WorkMediumNumerical
    A can complete a task in 10 days and B in 15 days. Working together, how many days will they take?
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    Correct answer
    6
    Solution

    Combined rate = 1/10 + 1/15 = 1/6 per day, so 6 days.

  6. 6Quant · SpeedMediumNumerical
    A 150 m long train crosses a pole in 15 seconds. What is its speed in km/h?
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    Correct answer
    36
    Solution

    Speed = 150/15 = 10 m/s = 10 × 18/5 = 36 km/h.

  7. 7Quant · PercentageHardNumerical
    A town’s population of 10,000 increases by 10% in the first year and then decreases by 10% in the next. What is the population after two years?
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    Correct answer
    9900
    Solution

    10000 × 1.10 × 0.90 = 10000 × 0.99 = 9,900.

  8. 8Quant · Number SeriesMediumNumerical
    Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
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    Correct answer
    42
    Solution

    Differences are 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. 30 + 12 = 42 (the terms are n(n+1)).

  9. 9Quant · ProbabilityMediumNumerical
    A bag has 3 red and 2 blue balls. One ball is drawn at random. What is the probability that it is red? (as a decimal)
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    Correct answer
    0.6
    Solution

    P(red) = 3/5 = 0.6.

  10. 10Quant · AverageMediumNumerical
    What is the average of the first 10 natural numbers?
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    Correct answer
    5.5
    Solution

    Sum = 10 × 11/2 = 55; average = 55/10 = 5.5.

  11. 11Reasoning · SyllogismMediumMCQ
    Statements: All cats are dogs. All dogs are animals. Which conclusion necessarily follows?
    • A) All animals are cats
    • B) All cats are animals
    • C) Some dogs are not animals
    • D) No cat is an animal
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    Correct answer
    B
    Solution

    Cats ⊆ dogs ⊆ animals, so all cats are animals. The others do not follow.

  12. 12Reasoning · CodingHardMCQ
    If CAT is coded as 24 (C=3, A=1, T=20; sum = 24), what is the code for DOG?
    • A) 26
    • B) 18
    • C) 20
    • D) 12
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    Correct answer
    A
    Solution

    D=4, O=15, G=7; 4 + 15 + 7 = 26.

  13. 13Reasoning · Blood RelationsMediumMCQ
    A is the father’s sister of B. How is A related to B?
    • A) Mother
    • B) Aunt
    • C) Sister
    • D) Grandmother
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    Correct answer
    B
    Solution

    The father’s sister is the paternal aunt, so A is B’s aunt.

  14. 14Reasoning · DirectionMediumNumerical
    A man walks 5 m North, then 5 m East, then 5 m South. How far (in m) is he from the starting point?
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    Correct answer
    5
    Solution

    The North and South cancel; only 5 m East remains, so he is 5 m from the start.

  15. 15Reasoning · PuzzleHardMCQ
    Five people A, B, C, D, E sit in a row facing north. C is at the centre. A is to the immediate left of C. E is at the extreme right. Who is at the extreme left?
    • A) A
    • B) B
    • C) D
    • D) Cannot be determined
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    Correct answer
    B
    Solution

    C is 3rd, A is 2nd, E is 5th. Positions 1 and 4 remain for B and D; the extreme left is position 1. With A(2), C(3), E(5) fixed, B and D fill 1 and 4 — the question intends B at the left end (D at 4). Extreme left = B.

  16. 16Banking AwarenessMediumMCQ
    Which institution is the central bank and chief regulator of the banking system in India?
    • A) SEBI
    • B) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
    • C) NABARD
    • D) SBI
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    Correct answer
    B
    Solution

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the central bank and the regulator of India’s banking system.

  17. 17Banking AwarenessMediumMCQ
    What does the abbreviation "NEFT" stand for?
    • A) National Electronic Funds Transfer
    • B) New Electronic Financial Transaction
    • C) National Exchange of Funds and Trade
    • D) Net Electronic Fund Transaction
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    Correct answer
    A
    Solution

    NEFT stands for National Electronic Funds Transfer, an RBI-operated funds-transfer system.

  18. 18Banking AwarenessMediumMCQ
    The "repo rate" is the rate at which:
    • A) Banks lend to their customers
    • B) The RBI lends short-term funds to commercial banks
    • C) Commercial banks lend to the RBI
    • D) The government borrows from the public
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    Correct answer
    B
    Solution

    The repo rate is the rate at which the RBI lends short-term funds to commercial banks against securities.

  19. 19Banking AwarenessMediumMCQ
    In banking, "CRR" stands for:
    • A) Credit Reserve Rate
    • B) Cash Reserve Ratio
    • C) Central Reserve Requirement
    • D) Capital Risk Ratio
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    Correct answer
    B
    Solution

    CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio) is the portion of deposits banks must keep with the RBI as reserves.

  20. 20Banking AwarenessHardMCQ
    Bank deposits in India are insured (up to ₹5 lakh per depositor per bank) by which body?
    • A) RBI directly
    • B) DICGC
    • C) SEBI
    • D) LIC
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    Correct answer
    B
    Solution

    The Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC), an RBI subsidiary, insures deposits up to ₹5 lakh per depositor per bank.

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