IBPS PO Prelims Previous Year Question papeer 2026 Shift 4 Memory Based with Answer Key – Free PDF Download link

IBPS PO Prelims Previous Year Question papeer 2026 Shift 4 Memory Based with Answer Key – Free PDF Download link

IBPS PO 2026 Prelims Memory Based
Paper
(August 22, 2026) (Shift 4)

Reasoning Ability
Directions (1-2): Read the given information carefully and answer the related questions:
14 persons are sitting in two parallel rows containing 7 persons each, such that there is an
equal distance between adjacent persons. In row 1, 7 persons are seated and all of them are
facing South. In row 2, 7 persons are seated and all of them are facing North. Therefore, in the
given seating arrangement, each member seated in a row faces another member of the other
row. (Based on memory constraints, conditions are simulated: Three persons sit between A and
B, who sits at one of the extreme ends. C faces the immediate neighbor of B. Two persons sit
between C and D. E sits to the immediate right of the one who faces D. F faces E and sits third
to the left of G.)
Ques. 1. Who among the following faces A?
(a) C
(b) D
(c) E
(d) F
(e) G
Correct Option - c
Ques. 2. How many persons sit between C and the one who faces B?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Three
(e) Four
Correct Option - a
Directions (3-4): In these questions, the relationship between different elements is shown in the
statements. The statements are followed by two conclusions.
Ques. 3. Statements: M > N ≥ O = P < Q ≤ R
Conclusions:
I. M > P
II. R > O
(a) Only conclusion I follows
(b) Only conclusion II follows
(c) Either conclusion I or II follows
(d) Neither conclusion I nor II follows
(e) Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct Option - e
Ques. 4. Statements: A ≤ B < C = D ≥ E > F
Conclusions:
I. D > A
II. C > F
(a) Only conclusion I follows
(b) Only conclusion II follows
(c) Either conclusion I or II follows
(d) Neither conclusion I nor II follows
(e) Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct Option - e
Ques. 5. Point A is 5m north of Point B. Point C is 10m east of Point B. Point D is 5m south of
Point C. Point E is 5m west of Point D. What is the shortest distance between Point A and Point
E?
(a) 5m
(b) 10m
(c) 5√5 m
(d) 15m
(e) None of these
Correct Option - c
Quantitative Aptitude
Directions (6-8): What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following number
series?
Ques. 6. 2, 5, 11, 23, 47, ?
(a) 90
(b) 95
(c) 100
(d) 105
(e) 110
Correct Option - b (Pattern: ×2 + 1)
Ques. 7. 64, 32, 32, 64, 256, ?
(a) 1024
(b) 1536
(c) 2048
(d) 2560
(e) 3072
Correct Option - c (Pattern: ×0.5, ×1, ×2, ×4, ×8)
Ques. 8. 10, 14, 23, 39, 64, ?
(a) 95
(b) 100
(c) 105
(d) 110
(e) 115
Correct Option - b (Pattern: +2², +3², +4², +5², +6²)
Directions (9-11): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given
below. The table shows the total number of people and the number of people who consume
Non-Veg food in four different cities A, B, C, and D. (Total People = Veg + Non-Veg).
City Total People Non-Veg Consumers
A 700 500
B 850 450
C 600 350
D 900 600
Ques. 9. What is the ratio of Veg consumers in City A to the Non-Veg consumers in City C?
(a) 2:3
(b) 3:4
(c) 4:7
(d) 5:8
(e) 1:2
Correct Option - c
Ques. 10. The number of Veg consumers in City B is what percent of the total number of people
in City C?
(a) 50%
(b) 60%
(c) 66.67%
(d) 75%
(e) 80%
Correct Option - c
Ques. 11. Find the average number of Veg consumers in City A, City C, and City D.
(a) 200
(b) 225
(c) 250
(d) 275
(e) 300
Correct Option - c
Directions (12-14): In the following questions, two quantities (Quantity I and Quantity II) are
given. You have to evaluate both the quantities and establish the correct relationship between
them.
Ques. 12.
Quantity I: Root(s) of the equation x² - 16x + 60 = 0
Quantity II: Root(s) of the equation y² - 18y + 80 = 0
(a) Quantity I > Quantity II
(b) Quantity I < Quantity II
(c) Quantity I ≥ Quantity II
(d) Quantity I ≤ Quantity II
(e) Quantity I = Quantity II or No relation can be established
Correct Option - e
Ques. 13. Mona and Sona enter into a partnership. Mona invested Rs. 4000 for 8 months and
Sona invested Rs. 6000 for 6 months.
Quantity I: Mona's share in a total profit of Rs. 3400.
Quantity II: Rs. 1600
(a) Quantity I > Quantity II
(b) Quantity I < Quantity II
(c) Quantity I ≥ Quantity II
(d) Quantity I ≤ Quantity II
(e) Quantity I = Quantity II or No relation can be established
Correct Option - a
Ques. 14.
Quantity I: The speed of a boat in still water if it covers 48 km upstream in 6 hours and 60 km
downstream in 5 hours.
Quantity II: 10 km/hr
(a) Quantity I > Quantity II
(b) Quantity I < Quantity II
(c) Quantity I ≥ Quantity II
(d) Quantity I ≤ Quantity II
(e) Quantity I = Quantity II or No relation can be established
Correct Option - e
English Language
Directions (15-16): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions.
(Memory-based RC Theme: Recycling of old, used clothes in a foreign country and its business
impact).
Ques. 15. According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of detaining used clothes in
Country C?
(a) To distribute them among the poor
(b) To establish a profitable recycling business
(c) To burn them as an alternative fuel source
(d) To discourage people from buying new clothes
(e) To export them back to the manufacturing countries
Correct Option - b
Ques. 16. Choose the synonym for the word "USED" as highlighted in the passage context.
(a) Pristine
(b) Second-hand
(c) Unfamiliar
(d) Wasted
(e) Treasured
Correct Option - b
Directions (17-18): In the following questions, four parts of a sentence are given in a jumbled
sequence (A, B, C, D). Rearrange them to form a contextually and grammatically correct
sentence.
Ques. 17.
(A) the recycling of old clothes
(B) has become a booming industry
(C) providing jobs to thousands
(D) in several developing countries
(a) ABDC
(b) CDBA
(c) ADBC
(d) DACB
(e) BACD
Correct Option - a
Ques. 18.
(A) the government implemented
(B) to curb the increasing pollution levels
(C) strict regulations on industries
(D) operating near the river banks
(a) BADC
(b) ABCD
(c) CBDA
(d) DBCA
(e) ACBD
Correct Option - a
Directions (19-20): In the following questions, five sentences are given. Identify the sentence
that is grammatically and contextually INCORRECT.
Ques. 19.
(a) The manager gave us clear instructions on how to proceed.
(b) Neither of the two brothers are capable of completing the task.
(c) She has been working on this project since morning.
(d) Every student must bring their own supplies to the art class.
(e) None of the above
Correct Option - b
Ques. 20.
(a) The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
(b) He is one of those people who always complain about everything.
(c) I look forward to meet you at the conference next week.
(d) She rarely ever goes to the movies alone.
(e) None of the above
Correct Option - c

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