With the evolution of banking examinations, candidates must stay updated with the latest types of questions offered in competitive examinations. In some of the previous banking exams held in September and October 2024, such as IBPS RRB PO (Pre, Mains), IBPS Clerk (Pre, Mains) and IBPS RRB Clerk (Pre, Mains), some new types of questions have been included. Dynamic, testing not only accuracy but also time management and conceptual clarity.
With IBPS PO Prelims 2024 scheduled on 19th and 20th October, it is important for the candidates to familiarize themselves with these new trends to enhance their preparation.
New types of questions asked in bank exam 2024
In this article, we also provide topic-wise PDF along with practice questions for Reasoning Ability, English Language and Quantitative Aptitude which include new question patterns seen in recent banking exams. These questions will help the candidates understand the structure, difficulty level and approach required to solve such questions efficiently.
English Language:
Directions (1-5): In the following questions, a sentence is divided into several parts. One of these parts is grammatically correct, while the others contain errors. Identify the wrong part in the sentence. If all parts are correct, select “No error” as the answer.
Q1. To understand personal finance, (a)/ including budget and investment,/Empowering individuals to (b)/ make informed decisions and (c)/ achieve long-term financial security. (d)
(a) a
(B) AB
(c) CD
(D) D
(e) no error
Q2. Not only did the team achieve (a)/ Remarkable success in the project, / But never before had he (b) / faced such challenges which had tested his (c) / skills and determination to this extent. (D)
(A) BC
(B) AB
(c) CD
(D) D
(e) no error
Q3. The rapid increase in urban population (a) has led to an increase in the demand for housing, infrastructure and (c)/ public services in many areas (b)/ Developing countries.
(A) AB
(BBC
(c) CD
(D) D
(e) no error
Q4. If we had (a) / known about the new policy changes, (b) / we would have prepared (c) / more effectively/ For the challenges to come. (D)
(A) AB
(BBC
(c) AC
(D) D
(e) no error
Q5. Neither the employee nor (a)/ the manager was aware of the (b)/ technical problem that caused (c)/ the system to (d)/ Stopped unexpectedly.
(A) AB
(BBC
(c) BC
(d) B.D
(e) no error
Reasoning Ability:
Directions (6-10): Study the given information carefully and answer the questions based on it:
Six persons live in a three-floor building where the floors are numbered 1, 2, 3 from bottom to top. There are two flats on each floor from East to West (respectively) i.e. Flat K and Flat P. There are persons A, B, C, D, E and F and these persons have mobiles of different companies but not in the given way.
Note: Only one person lives in each flat on each floor.
D has Apple mobile and lives on even numbered floor. The one who has Nokia mobile lives above D but does not live in the flat of the same name. There is a gap of one floor between F and A. F and A live in a flat with the same name but neither of them has a Nokia mobile. C does not have Nokia mobile but lives north-east of the one who has Oppo mobile. B has Vivo mobile and F lives on the same floor. The person who has Samsung mobile lives above the person who has MI mobile.
Q6. Who among the following lives in flat P?
(Eddy
(b) c
(c) e
(d) f
(e) both D and F
Q7. The person who has Samsung mobile lives immediately above the person who has _____ mobile.
(a) we
(b) apple
(c) oppo
(d) alive
(e) Either Mi or Oppo
Q8. Which of the following statements is true?
I. C has MI mobile
II. A does not have Oppo mobile
Third. B lives on 3rd floor
(A) Only III
(b) only me
(c) Both II and III
(d) Both I and II
(e) Only II
Q9. Which of these pairs is correct?
(A) A – Samsung
(b) F – Oppo
(c) c – mi
(D)E – Nokia
(e) all are correct
Q10. Who lives in Flat-K on the first floor?
(A) B
(b) d
(c) F
(d) a
(and and
Quantitative Aptitude:
Directions (11-15): Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Information about men and women in three different clubs, i.e. A, B and C. The ratio of men in A to women in B is 8:5, and the number of men in B is 20 more than that of women. The females in A are half the number of males, and the females in C are the average of the females in A and B. The total number of men and women in C is 140, and the average of men in all the clubs is 110.
Question 11. Find the difference between men in B and women in C.
(A) 40
(B)10
(c)20
(d) 25
(e) 30
Question 12. Find the ratio of total men and women in A to total men and women in C.
(A) 12:7
(B) 11:9
(c) 10:7
(d) 13:5
(e) none of these
Q13. Males in C are what percent more or less than females in B?
(A) 32.5%
(B) 25%
(c) 100%
(d) 125%
(e) 50%
Question 14. Find the average number of women in all the clubs.
(A) 110
(B) 80
(c) 90
(d) 120
(e) 100
Question 15. The total number of males in D is 60% less than that of C, and the total number of females in D is 25% more than that of A. If the entry fee of each man and woman in D is Rs 40 and Rs 20, then find the total amount received by D.
(A) Rs 1950
(B) Rs 2500
(c) Rs 3200
(d) Rs 3400
(e) Rs 2800
New Type of Questions Asked in Bank Exam 2024, Download PDF
To help the candidates get familiar with the new trends and question patterns, we have provided PDFs for each subject. Download and practice these to hone your skills before IBPS PO Prelims Exam.
New Types of Questions Asked in Bank Exams 2024: Download PDF
Why practice new pattern questions?
- Increase confidence: Becoming familiar with the new pattern reduces exam anxiety.
- Improve accuracy and speed: Practice helps identify the best problem-solving approach.
- Identify weak areas: Helps to focus on topics where improvement is needed.
