IBPS PO Pre 2025 Memory Based (23rd August, 1st Shift) solved PYQ

IBPS PO Prelims 2025 memory based paper from 23rd August 1st shift — 100 questions covering Reasoning Ability (Q1-35), English Language (Q36-65), and Quantitative Aptitude (Q66-100).

IBPS PO - 2025 - 1st Shift

100 questions - Subjects: Reasoning Ability, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude

Solved questions

  1. Q1: Directions (1-3): A certain number of persons are sitting in a row facing north. Three persons sit between A and B. C sits second to the right of B. D sits fifth to the left of C.
    Answer: Four
  2. Q2: Q2. Who among the following sits third to the left of G?
    Answer: A
  3. Q3: Q3. How many persons sit in the row?
    Answer: 10
  4. Q4: How many meaningful words can be formed from the 3rd, 5th, 8th and 12th letter from the left end of the word FERMENTATION? (If no word is formed mark @; if more than three mark )
    Answer: 2
  5. Q5: How many pair of digits can be formed in the number 73915243, which have same number of digits between them as in the number series (both forward and backward direction)?
    Answer: More than three
  6. Q6: Directions (6-8): Eight persons A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are members of a three-generation family with no single parent. G is the daughter-in-law of D. B has no daughter. H is the
    Answer: Sister-in-law
  7. Q7: Q7. How many male members are there in the family?
    Answer: Four
  8. Q8: Q8. Who among the following is the mother of E?
    Answer: D
  9. Q9: Directions (9-11): (a) Only conclusion I is true (b) Only conclusion II is true (c) Either I or II is true (d) Both I and II are true (e) Neither I nor II is true. Q9. Statements:
    Answer: If only conclusion II is true
  10. Q10: Q10. Statements: Q ≤ M D E = T; F = G ≥ H < C < T ≥ A Conclusions: I. A ≤ M II. F Q
    Answer: If neither conclusion I nor II is true
  11. Q11: Q11. Statements: Z = X < Y O ≤ W, P ≥ Q = R < S W Conclusions: I. X R II. Z ≤ Q
    Answer: If either conclusion I or II is true
  12. Q12: Directions (12-16): Six persons A, B, C, D, E and F were born in April, July, September on 9th and 26th. Each likes Red, Blue, Pink, Green, White, Yellow. Two persons were born bet
    Answer: The one who likes pink color
  13. Q13: Q13. Which among the following pairs is correct?
    Answer: F – White, 26th April
  14. Q14: Q14. How many persons were born between F and the one who likes blue color?
    Answer: Three
  15. Q15: Q15. Who among the following likes white color?
    Answer: The one who was born four persons before B
  16. Q16: Q16. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect? I. C was born before D. II. No person was born between F and the one who likes pink color. III. E was born in the month hav
    Answer: Only I
  17. Q17: Directions (17-21): Six persons A, B, C, D, E and F bought six cars — Sedan, SUV, Hatchback, Limousine, Coupe, Convertible — one after the other. The one who bought Sedan purchased
    Answer: A
  18. Q18: Q18. Who bought the car three persons after the person who bought the car immediately before D?
    Answer: C
  19. Q19: Q19. If A is related to Hatchback and in the same way E is related to Limousine, then C is related to which type of car?
    Answer: SUV
  20. Q20: Q20. The number of cars bought between E and the one who purchased Hatchback is one more than the number of cars bought after the one who purchased .
    Answer: SUV
  21. Q21: Q21. Sedan was purchased by which person?
    Answer: E
  22. Q22: Directions (22-24): (a) Only I follows (b) Only II follows (c) Either I or II (d) Neither I nor II (e) Both I and II follow. Q22. Statements: Only a few club is court. Some court i
    Answer: If both conclusions I and II follow
  23. Q23: Q23. Statements: Only a few Edition is investors. All investors are verdict. No verdict is affect. Conclusions: I. No edition is affect. II. All investors being affect is a possibi
    Answer: If neither conclusion I nor II follows
  24. Q24: Q24. Statements: All skipper is win. Some win is player. Only a few player is hear. Conclusions: I. All skipper being hear is a possibility. II. No win is hear.
    Answer: If only conclusion I follows
  25. Q25: Find the odd one out.
    Answer: QSTU
  26. Q26: Directions (26-30): Seven persons A, B, C, D, E, F and G were born in years 1947, 1959, 1964, 1973, 1978, 1988 and 2001 (base year 2025). The sum of ages of C and F equals the age
    Answer: E
  27. Q27: Q27. How many persons were born between A and B?
    Answer: Three
  28. Q28: Q28. What is the difference between the age of C and D?
    Answer: 37 years
  29. Q29: Q29. Who among the following is the oldest person?
    Answer: B
  30. Q30: Q30. What is the age of G?
    Answer: 66 years
  31. Q31: Directions (31-35): Fourteen persons sit in two parallel rows of seven. Row 1 (A,B,C,D,E,F,G) faces north; Row 2 (P,Q,R,S,T,U,V) faces south. Q sits two places from the person faci
    Answer: C
  32. Q32: Q32. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?
    Answer: All are true
  33. Q33: Q33. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and hence form a group. Who among the following does not belong to that group?
    Answer: T
  34. Q34: Q34. How many persons sit to the left of the one who faces S?
    Answer: One
  35. Q35: Q35. Who among the following sits second to the right of the one who faces F?
    Answer: R
  36. Q36: Directions (36-44): Read the following passage and answer the questions. [Passage about cloud kitchens: virtual kitchens without dine-in, growing due to cost efficiency, Britain gr
    Answer: The substantial decrease in start-up and operational costs associated with running a food business
  37. Q37: Q37. Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT according to the passage? (I) Technological tools and mobile apps have played a significant role in the adoption of cloud kitc
    Answer: Both (I) and (III)
  38. Q38: Q38. Which of the following situations best explains the concern highlighted in the passage?
    Answer: A cloud kitchen receives a five-star rating for speedy delivery despite complaints about poor food quality
  39. Q39: Q39. What does the passage say about cloud kitchens in Britain?
    Answer: They grew three times larger in 2023 compared to earlier years
  40. Q40: Q40. Which of the following statements is/are factually INCORRECT based on the passage? (I) The global rise of cloud kitchens has had little to no impact on auxiliary sectors such
    Answer: Both (I) and (II)
  41. Q41: Q41. Choose the most suitable phrase for the blank: "Much of this work is quietly done , yet it strengthens multiple layers of the economy."
    Answer: behind the scenes
  42. Q42: Q42. Choose the word most suitable to replace "elusive" as used in the passage ("launching a restaurant earlier seemed like an elusive dream").
    Answer: Unattainable
  43. Q43: Q43. What is the closest meaning of the word "done" as used in the passage ("Much of this work is quietly done behind the scenes")?
    Answer: Completed
  44. Q44: Q44. What is the most appropriate meaning of the word "tap" as used in the passage ("customers need to tap once on their screens to get a meal delivered")?
    Answer: Click
  45. Q45: Directions (45-49): Choose the most appropriate word/phrase to fill the blank. Q45. The dentist had to the decayed tooth to prevent further infection.
    Answer: remove
  46. Q46: Q46. The new technology promises to the way we perform everyday tasks.
    Answer: augment
  47. Q47: Q47. The athlete's rigorous training and unwavering determination to their remarkable success.
    Answer: contributed
  48. Q48: Q48. The new regulations aim to fair competition among all market participants.
    Answer: enforce
  49. Q49: Q49. The exam rules must be followed to ensure fairness for all students.
    Answer: strictly
  50. Q50: Directions (50-54): Rearrange the sentences to form a meaningful paragraph. (A) Many people now prefer taking extended vacations to unwind and reconnect with themselves. (B) Travel
    Answer: C