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With the banking exams evolving, candidates must stay updated with the latest types of questions introduced in competitive exams. In some previous banking examinations, conducted in September and October 2024, like IBPS RRB PO (Pre, Mains), IBPS Clerk (Pre, Mains) and IBPS RRB Clerk (Pre, Mains), some new types of questions introduced, are becoming increasingly dynamic, testing not only accuracy but also time management and conceptual clarity.
With the IBPS PO Prelims 2024 scheduled for 19 and 20 October, it is crucial for aspirants to familiarize themselves with these new trends to enhance their preparation.
New Type Questions Asked In Bank Exams 2024
In this article, we provide practice questions as well as subject-wise PDFs for Reasoning Ability, English Language, and Quantitative Aptitude, containing new question patterns observed in recent banking exams. These questions will help candidates grasp the structure, difficulty level, and approach needed to solve such questions efficiently.
English Language:
Directions (1-5): In the following questions, a sentence is divided into several parts. One of the parts is grammatically correct, while the others contain errors. Identify the incorrect part(s) from the sentence. If all parts are correct, select “no error” as the answer.
Q1. To understand personal finance, (A)/ including budgeting and investing,/ empower individuals to make (B)/ informed decisions and (C) /achieve long-term financial security.(D)
(a) A
(b) A-B
(c) C-D
(d) D
(e) No error
Q2. Not only the team achieved (A)/ remarkable success in the project, / but never before they had encountered (B) / such challenges that tested their (C)/ skills and determination to this extent. (D)
(a) A-D
(b) A-B
(c) C-D
(d) D
(e) No error
Q3. The rapidly growth in urban populations (A) / have led to increased demand (B) / for housing, infrastructure, and (C) / public services in many (D) / developing countries.
(a) A-B
(b) B-C
(c) C-D
(d) D
(e) No error
Q4. If we would have known (A) / about the new policy changes, (B) / we had prepared (C) / more effectively/ for the upcoming challenges. (D)
(a) A-B
(b) B-C
(c) A-C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q5. Neither the employees nor (A) / the manager were aware (B) / of the technical issue that (C) / cause the system to (D) / shut down unexpectedly.
(a) A-B
(b) B-C
(c) A-D
(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 floors are numbered as 1, 2, 3 from bottom to top. Each floor has two flats i.e., flat K and flat P from east to west (respectively) on each floor. The persons are A, B, C, D, E and F and these persons have mobile of different companies but not in the same manner as given.
Note: Only one person lives in each flat of each floor.
D have apple mobile and live on even numbered floor. Person having Nokia mobile lives above D but not in same named flat. One floor gap between F and A. F and A live in same named flat but none of them have Nokia mobile. C does not have Nokia mobile but he lives in the north-east of the one having oppo mobile. B who has vivo mobile and F live on same floor. The person having Samsung mobile lives above the person having MI mobile.
Q6. Who among the following live in flat P?
(a) D
(b) C
(c) E
(d) F
(e) Both D and F
Q7. The person having Samsung mobile lives just above flat of the person having _____ mobile.
(a) MI
(b) Apple
(c) Oppo
(d) Vivo
(e) Either MI or Oppo
Q8. Which of the following statement is true?
I. C has MI mobile
II. A does not have oppo mobile
III. B lives on 3rd floor
(a) Only III
(b) Only I
(c) Both II and III
(d) Both I and II
(e) Only II
Q9. Which of the pair is correct?
(a) A – Samsung
(b) F – Oppo
(c) C – MI
(d) E – Nokia
(e) All are correct
Q10. Who lives in flat-K of 1st floor?
(a) B
(b) D
(c) F
(d) A
(e) E
Quantitative Aptitude:
Directions (11-15): Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
The information about males and females in three different clubs, i.e., A, B, and C. The ratio of males in A to females in B is 8:5, and males in B are 20 more than females. The females in A are half that of males, and the females in C are the average of the females in A and B. The total males and females in C are 140, and the average male in all clubs is 110.
Q11. Find the difference between the males in B and females in C.
(a) 40
(b) 10
(c) 20
(d) 25
(e) 30
Q12. Find the ratio of the total males and females in A to that in C.
(a) 12:7
(b) 11:9
(c) 10:7
(d) 13:5
(e) None of these
Q13. Males in C is what percentage more or less than females in B?
(a) 32.5%
(b) 25%
(c) 100%
(d) 125%
(e) 50%
Q14. Find the average number of females in all the clubs.
(a) 110
(b) 80
(c) 90
(d) 120
(e) 100
Q15. The total males in D are 60% less than that in C, and the total females in D are 25% more than that in A. If the entry fee of each male and female 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 Questions Asked In Bank Exams 2024, Download PDF
To help candidates get familiar with the new trends and question patterns, we’ve provided PDFs for each subject. Download and practice these to sharpen your skills ahead of the IBPS PO Prelims exam.
New Type Questions Asked In Bank Exams 2024: Download PDF
Why Practice New Pattern Questions?
- Boost Confidence: Familiarity with new patterns reduces exam anxiety.
- Improve Accuracy and Speed: Practice helps in identifying the best problem-solving approach.
- Identify Weak Areas: Helps in focusing on topics where improvement is needed.