IBPS PO Prelims Previous Year Question papeer 2026 Shift 2 Memory Based with Answer Key – Free PDF Download link 

IBPS PO Prelims Previous Year Question papeer 2026 Shift 2 Memory Based with Answer Key – Free PDF Download link 

IBPS PO 2026 Prelims Memory Based Paper
(August 23, 2026) (Shift 2)
Reasoning Ability
Directions (1-3):

Read the given information carefully and answer the related questions:
Six persons A, B, C, D, E, and F were born in six different years: 1979, 1983, 1988, 1995, 2002,
and 2007. All their ages are calculated with respect to the base year 2026.
The sum of the ages of A and E is 62 years. F was born immediately after A. Two persons were
born between F and B. C's age is an even number. D was born after F but before C.
Ques. 1.
Who among the following was born in 1988?
(a) D
(b) C
(c) F
(d) B
(e) A
Correct Option - c
Ques. 2.
What is the present age of C?
(a) 31 years
(b) 38 years
(c) 43 years
(d) 24 years
(e) 19 years
Correct Option - d
Ques. 3.
How many persons were born between B and D?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Three
(e) Four
Correct Option - c
Directions (4-5):
In these questions, the relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The
statements are followed by two conclusions. Read the statements and give the answer.
Ques. 4.
Statements: A > B ≥ C = D; E < F ≤ C
Conclusions:
I. A > E
II. D ≥ F
(a) Only conclusion I is true
(b) Only conclusion II is true
(c) Both conclusions I and II are true
(d) Either conclusion I or II is true
(e) Neither conclusion I nor II is true
Correct Option - c
Ques. 5.
Statements: M ≤ N < O = P ≥ Q; R > P
Conclusions:
I. R > M
II. N < Q
(a) Only conclusion I is true
(b) Only conclusion II is true
(c) Both conclusions I and II are true
(d) Either conclusion I or II is true
(e) Neither conclusion I nor II is true
Correct Option - a
Directions (6-7):
In each of the questions below are given some statements followed by two conclusions. You
have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly
known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically
follows from the given statements.
Ques. 6.
Statements:
Only a few Books are Pens.
All Pens are Pencils.
No Pencil is a Marker.
Conclusions:
I. Some Books are not Markers.
II. All Pens can never be Markers.
(a) Only I follows
(b) Only II follows
(c) Both I and II follow
(d) Either I or II follows
(e) Neither follows
Correct Option - c
Ques. 7.
Statements:
Only a few Cats are Dogs.
Some Dogs are Rats.
All Rats are Mice.
Conclusions:
I. Some Cats are Mice.
II. No Cat is a Mouse.
(a) Only I follows
(b) Only II follows
(c) Both I and II follow
(d) Either I or II follows
(e) Neither follows
Correct Option - d
Quantitative Aptitude
Directions (8-10):
Find the wrong term in the following number series.
Ques. 8.
5, 6, 14, 45, 184, 920
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 184
(d) 45
(e) 920
Correct Option - e
Ques. 9.
12, 14, 18, 26, 42, 75
(a) 12
(b) 14
(c) 75
(d) 42
(e) 26
Correct Option - c
Ques. 10.
100, 99, 95, 86, 70, 44
(a) 100
(b) 95
(c) 86
(d) 44
(e) 70
Correct Option - d
Directions (11-12):
What approximate value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equations?
Ques. 11.
39.98% of 249.99 + ? = 14.99 × 11.98
(a) 70
(b) 75
(c) 80
(d) 85
(e) 90
Correct Option - c
Ques. 12.
√1025.01 × 4.99 + 25.01% of 319.98 = ?
(a) 230
(b) 240
(c) 250
(d) 260
(e) 270
Correct Option - b
Ques. 13.
The area of a circle is 616 sq cm. The radius of the circle is strictly equal to the breadth of a
rectangle. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 76 cm, find the length of the rectangle.
(a) 20 cm
(b) 22 cm
(c) 24 cm
(d) 26 cm
(e) 28 cm
Correct Option - c
Ques. 14.
4 years ago, the ratio of the ages of P and Q was 5:6. If R is 6 years older than Q, and the sum
of the present ages of P, Q, and R is 86 years, find the present age of P.
(a) 22 years
(b) 24 years
(c) 26 years
(d) 28 years
(e) 30 years
Correct Option - b
English Language
Directions (15-16):
In the following questions, a sentence is given with four highlighted words marked (A), (B), (C),
and (D). Find the correct pair of words that need to be swapped to make the sentence
grammatically and contextually correct.
Ques. 15.
The implemented (A) has been policy (B) to ensure strict (C) compliance across all sectors (D).
(a) A-B
(b) B-C
(c) C-D
(d) A-D
(e) No replacement required
Correct Option - a
Ques. 16.
The rapid (A) growth of the population (B) has led to an increase in the burden (C) on natural
resources (D).
(a) A-B
(b) B-C
(c) C-D
(d) A-D
(e) No replacement required
Correct Option - e
Directions (17-18):
In the following questions, a sentence is divided into four parts. Identify the part that contains a
grammatical error. If there is no error, select (e).
Ques. 17.
The government have decided (a) / to launch a new scheme (b) / to support small businesses
(c) / affected by the pandemic. (d) / No error (e)
(a) a
(b) b
(c) c
(d) d
(e) e
Correct Option - a (Error: 'have' should be 'has' as 'government' acts as a singular collective
noun here).
Ques. 18.
Artificial intelligence is (a) / expected to transforming (b) / the way we work (c) / and live in the
future. (d) / No error (e)
(a) a
(b) b
(c) c
(d) d
(e) e
Correct Option - b (Error: 'transforming' should be 'transform' after 'to').
Directions (19-20):
In the following questions, a sentence is given with a highlighted phrase. Select the correct
alternative to replace the highlighted phrase to make the sentence contextually correct.
Ques. 19.
The fire broke out in the warehouse late at night and destroyed millions of dollars worth of
goods.
(a) broke in
(b) broke down
(c) broke up
(d) broke off
(e) No replacement required
Correct Option - e
Ques. 20.
After months of tension, a severe conflict finally break off between the two neighboring
countries.
(a) broke down
(b) broke out
(c) broke up
(d) broke into
(e) No replacement required
Correct Option - b (Error: 'break off' does not fit contextually or grammatically for a conflict
starting; 'broke out' is the correct phrasal verb).

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