IBPS PO Prelims Previous Year Question papeer 2026 Shift 3 Memory Based with Answer Key – Free PDF Download link

IBPS PO Prelims Previous Year Question papeer 2026 Shift 3 Memory Based with Answer Key – Free PDF Download link

IBPS PO 2026 Prelims Memory Based
Paper
(August 23, 2026) (Shift 3)
Reasoning Ability
Directions (1-3):
Read the given information carefully and answer the related questions:
Eight persons A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are sitting around a circular table. Four of them face the
center and four face outside. A faces the center. B sits third to the right of A. C is second to the
left of B. C faces outside. D is to the immediate right of C. E sits opposite to D. F sits second to
the left of E. G is an immediate neighbor of B. H sits third to the right of G.
Ques. 1.
Who among the following sits opposite to A?
(a) B
(b) C
(c) F
(d) G
(e) H
Correct Option - c
Ques. 2.
What is the position of F with respect to H?
(a) Second to the left
(b) Third to the right
(c) Immediate right
(d) Second to the right
(e) Immediate left
Correct Option - d
Ques. 3.
How many persons sit between B and E when counted from the right of B?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Three
(e) Four
Correct Option - d
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: P > Q ≥ R = S; T < U ≤ R
Conclusions:
I. P > T
II. S ≥ U
(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: A ≤ B < C = D ≥ E; F > D
Conclusions:
I. F > A
II. C ≥ E
(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
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 Apples are Bananas.
All Bananas are Cherries.
No Cherry is a Date.
Conclusions:
I. Some Apples are not Dates.
II. All Bananas can be Dates.
(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 - a
Ques. 7.
Statements:
All Cats are Dogs.
Only a few Dogs are Elephants.
Some Elephants are Foxes.
Conclusions:
I. Some Cats are Elephants.
II. No Cat is an Elephant.
(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 missing term in the following number series.
Ques. 8.
12, 13, 28, 87, 352, ?
(a) 1765
(b) 1760
(c) 1750
(d) 1764
(e) 1775
Correct Option - a
Ques. 9.
25, 26, 30, 39, 55, ?
(a) 70
(b) 75
(c) 80
(d) 85
(e) 90
Correct Option - c
Ques. 10.
100, 50, 50, 75, 150, ?
(a) 300
(b) 375
(c) 400
(d) 450
(e) 500
Correct Option - b
Directions (11-12):
What approximate value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equations?
Ques. 11.
24.98% of 399.99 + 15.01 × 11.99 = ?
(a) 250
(b) 260
(c) 270
(d) 280
(e) 290
Correct Option - d
Ques. 12.
√900.01 + ? = 45.02% of 399.98
(a) 120
(b) 130
(c) 140
(d) 150
(e) 160
Correct Option - d
Directions (13-14):
Read the following statements carefully and answer the questions.
Ques. 13.
A vessel contains 60 liters of a mixture of milk and water in the ratio 7:5. If 12 liters of the
mixture is replaced by 12 liters of pure milk, find the new ratio of milk and water in the vessel.
(a) 3:2
(b) 2:1
(c) 5:3
(d) 7:4
(e) 11:7
Correct Option - b
Ques. 14.
A boat can travel 36 km upstream and 54 km downstream in 6 hours. If the speed of the boat in
still water is 15 km/h, find the speed of the stream.
(a) 2 km/h
(b) 3 km/h
(c) 4 km/h
(d) 5 km/h
(e) 6 km/h
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 efficiency (A) of the Japanese company was significantly increased (B) due to the
implementation (C) of advanced production (D) techniques.
(a) A-D
(b) B-C
(c) C-D
(d) A-B
(e) No replacement required
Correct Option - a
Ques. 16.
The unexpected (A) heavy rainfall caused severe damage (B) to the crops, leading to a
shortage (C) of essential commodities (D) in the market.
(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 manager, along with (a) / his team members, are (b) / planning to attend (c) / the annual
conference next week. (d) / No error (e)
(a) a
(b) b
(c) c
(d) d
(e) e
Correct Option - b
Ques. 18.
She has been (a) / working in this (b) / organization since (c) / five years. (d) / No error (e)
(a) a
(b) b
(c) c
(d) d
(e) e
Correct Option - d
Directions (19-20):
In the following questions, a sentence is given with a blank. Select the correct alternative to fill
the blank and make the sentence contextually correct.
Ques. 19.
Scuba diving allows individuals to explore the fascinating underwater world, but it requires
proper __________ to ensure safety.
(a) observation
(b) training
(c) limitation
(d) consequence
(e) decoration
Correct Option - b
Ques. 20.
The coral reefs, which are highly sensitive to temperature changes, are facing severe
__________ due to global warming.
(a) benefits
(b) enhancements
(c) threats
(d) promises
(e) isolation
Correct Option - c

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