IBPS PO 2024 PYQs

Question 1

What was the preliminary increase in efficiency shown by Dr. Shah’s experimental solar cell?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the preliminary increase in efficiency. The provided text states the efficiency increased from 20% to 25%. This is a direct recall of the given information.

Question 2

According to the passage, which of the following statements isincorrect?A)Dr. Bennett developed a sustainable method to extract the compound from the Luminous Baobab.B)The tree is exclusively found in Madagascar and emits a soft, glowing light at night.C)Dr. Bennett’s research was funded by pharmaceutical companies from the beginning.

Accepted Answer

The passage states Dr. Bennett's research was initially self-funded, with pharmaceutical funding coming later. Therefore, statement C is incorrect.

Question 3

According to the passage, which of the given statements is correct?A)Dr. Shah’s experiment involved the use of a high-intensity solar simulator.B)The primary objective of the experiment was to reduce the cost of solar cells.C)The results showed a 50% increase in efficiency.

Accepted Answer

The passage explicitly states that Dr. Shah's experiment used a high-intensity solar simulator. Statements B and C are not supported by the passage's content.

Question 4

What will fit in the blank taken from the passage: "According to them, the tree's leaves, when ground into a paste, could heal wounds faster than any known ________."

Accepted Answer

The word 'remedy' best fits the context, referring to something that cures or relieves a disease or pain. It aligns with the idea of healing wounds.

Question 5

According to the passage, which of the following statements is incorrect?A)Dr. Shah mixed gallium arsenide with phosphine gas in his experiment.B)The results of the experiment were not promising.C)The lab walls were covered with charts and graphs.

Accepted Answer

The passage states the experiment's results were 'promising,' making statement B incorrect. Statements A and C are explicitly mentioned as true in the passage.

Question 6

What will fit in the blank taken from the passage: "We must tread carefully, respecting and protecting the very ________ of our discoveries."

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies protecting the core identity or intrinsic nature of discoveries. 'Essence' perfectly conveys this meaning, referring to the fundamental quality or nature of something.

Question 7

What will fit in the blank taken from the passage: ‘In his mind, he captured the essence of his journey—a journey through the ___________ of science, driven by curiosity and sustained by perseverance.’

Accepted Answer

The passage describes a journey through science driven by curiosity and perseverance. 'Intricacies' best fits, implying a detailed and complex exploration, aligning with scientific discovery.

Question 8

Which of the following words is similar in meaning to "present" in the context of the passage?

Accepted Answer

In the context of a passage, 'present' often refers to something existing or happening now. 'Currently' accurately conveys this meaning.

Question 9

Which of the following words is similar in meaning to "means" in the context of the passage?

Accepted Answer

In the context of a passage, 'means' often refers to a method or way of achieving something. 'Approach' best captures this sense of method or strategy.

Question 10

Which of the following words is similar in meaning to "reason" in the context of the passage?

Accepted Answer

In the context of a passage, 'reason' often refers to the underlying cause or motive for something. 'Cause' is the direct synonym for this meaning.

Question 11

Which of the following words is similar in meaning to "net" as used in "His net of hopes and hypotheses hung delicately on the outcome of this experiment"?

Accepted Answer

In the given context, 'net' refers to a collection or interconnected group of hopes and hypotheses. Therefore, 'Collection' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 12

Which of the following words is opposite in meaning to "caught" in the context of the passage?

Accepted Answer

The word 'caught' implies holding or capturing. Its direct opposite is 'released', meaning to set free. The other options are synonyms.

Question 13

Directions: In the following question, the given table has two columns (I and II) containing three phrases each. The phrases are labelled A, B, and C in the first column and P, Q, and R in the second column. A phrase from the first column may or may not connect with a phrase in the second column to make a grammatically and contextually meaningful sentence. Identify the correct option given below that gives the correct sequence in which one or more sentences can be formed. If none of the options make a meaningful sentence, mark 'None of these' as your answer.Column IColumn II(A) Knowledge is the most precious treasure of all things,(P) lives of the rich and those of the poor.(B) There is a stark contrast between the(Q) you can find excellent sentences for a large number of words.(C) Mankind censure injustice, fearing that they may be the victims of(R) because it can never be given away, nor stolen nor consumed.

Accepted Answer

Option A-R forms a complete sentence: 'Knowledge is the most precious treasure of all things, because it can never be given away, nor stolen nor consumed.' Option B-P also forms a complete sentence: 'There is a stark contrast between the lives of the rich and those of the poor.'

Question 14

Directions: Select the phrase from the options below that should replace the underlined phrase in the sentence to make it grammatically and contextually correct. If the sentence is already correct, select 'No correction required' as your answer.She enjoys playing the piano, painting landscape, andgo to art galleries.

Accepted Answer

The sentence requires parallel structure. Since 'playing' and 'painting' are gerunds, the third item in the list must also be a gerund, 'going to art galleries'.

Question 15

Directions: In the following sentence, four words given in bold are marked as A, B, C, and D, which are possible pairs to be interchanged. Choose the pair(s) of words that need to be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful. If no interchange is required, mark option 5 i.e., "No interchange required" as your answer.Basic first aid educationbystanders (A)students to actfostering (B)in emergencies, transformingempowers (C)into potential lifesavers andswiftly (D)a caring society.

Accepted Answer

The sentence needs 'empowers' (C) to describe what education does to 'bystanders' (A). Also, 'fostering' (B) should describe the society, and 'swiftly' (D) should describe how students act. Thus, A-C and D-B are correct.

Question 16

Directions: In the following sentence, 4 words are given in bold. Two or more of these words are incorrectly placed and need to be interchanged. If there is no need for interchanging then ‘No Error’ can be selected.Researchers believe thathardwired (A)may have anunderpinning (B)in our brains beingDarwinism (C)to see faces innondescript (D)objects.

Accepted Answer

The sentence needs logical flow. 'Darwinism' (C) should precede 'hardwired' (A) to describe the evolutionary basis. 'Underpinning' (B) fits with 'hardwired', and 'nondescript' (D) correctly modifies 'objects'. Thus, the correct order is CBAD.

Question 17

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Accepted Answer

The most appropriate word to fill the blank is 'certain' as it implies a strong belief or conviction, fitting a context where one is sure about something.

Question 18

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Accepted Answer

Without the full context of the sentence, it's impossible to definitively choose. However, 'decor' (सजावट) often fits well in general descriptive blanks related to appearance.

Question 19

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Accepted Answer

The word 'identical' means exactly alike or the same, which fits the context of two things being indistinguishable. The other options do not convey this precise meaning.

Question 20

Direction: Evaluate the following word, accompanied by three sentences containing it. Determine the sentence(s) that accurately convey the meaning of the given word.CueA.She took it as acueto leave the party when the music stopped.B.The signal person used a bright-colouredcueto divert the traffic.C.He racked the balls and passed thecuestick to his friend.

Accepted Answer

The word 'cue' means a signal or a hint (A) and also a stick used in billiards (C). Sentence B uses 'cue' incorrectly; a signal person would use a 'cone' or 'flag'.