Dear Readers,
As IBPS has released the much-awaited vacancies for the post of Probationary Officers & Clerk, we have launched subject-wise quizzes for the exam. It will include quizzes of all the subjects- Quantitative Aptitude, English, Reasoning and Computer. All these quizzes will be strictly based on the latest pattern of IBPS exam and will be beneficial for your preparations. So, keep following the quizzes which will provide you a set of 10 questions daily.
Directions (1-5): In the question below a sentence with four words given in bold type is given. These are numbered as (1), (2), (3) and (4). One of these four words given in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate if any. The number of that word is your answer. If all the words given in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (5) i.e. ‘All correct’ as your answer.
Q1 The judge observed that the accused had pre-planned the crime and therefore deserve death penalty. All correct
01. observed
02. accused
03. pre-planned
04. deserve
05. All correct
Q2 The downpour which broke a prolonged dry spell was akompanied by hailstones and thunder. All correct
01. downpour
02. prolonged
03. akompanied
04. hailstones
05. All correct
Q3 Army chief General VK Singh has alleged that he was offered Rs.14 crore as bribe to clarify a file related to the purchase of the trucks. All correct
01. alleged
02. bribe
03. clarify
04. purchase
05. All correct
Q4 Complaints of ballot-tampering cast new doubt on the fairness of the elections. All correct
01. Complaints
02. ballot-tampering
03. cast
04. fairness
05. All correct
Q5 He should be told to enjoy his two-month vacation with government salary and then take pention and go home. All correct
01. enjoy
02. vacation
03. government
04. pention
05. All correct
Directions (6-10): Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (F) and (G) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
A. The next generation might never see some of the bird species if we keep on ignoring the problems.
B. Despite being vital for the ecosystem a large number of birds are falling prey to poaching, chemical poisoning and preventable accidental deaths.
C. About the birds which are almost on the verge of extinction and even the reasons for their extinction.
D. National Bird Day is observed every year on January 5 and adherents celebrate by organizing bird-related activities.
E. Many species of parrots and songbirds are on the verge of extinction due to illegal pet trade, disease and habitat loss due to urbanization.
F. This year, the day would be observed by including events to attract students and make them aware
G. Bird lovers say lack of awareness that even an individual can do something to prevent bird deaths is adding to the problem.
Q.6 Which of the following would be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
(1) E
(2) D
(3) B
(4) C
(5) A
Q.7 Which of the following would be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
(1) F
(2) C
(3) E
(4) A
(5) G
Q.8 Which of the following would be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
(1) B
(2) D
(3) E
(4) A
(5) C
Q.9 Which of the following would be the LAST sentence after rearrangement?
(1) F
(2) G
(3) E
(4) C
(5) B
Q.10 Which of the following would be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
(1) B
(2) D
(3) A
(4) C
(5) G
Answers
Answers
Q.1 (4)
Q.2 (3)
Q.3 (3)
Q.4 (5)
Q.5 (4)
Q.6 (2)
Q.7 (5)
Q.8 (4)
Q.9 (3)
Q.10 (1). The correct rearrangement is BGEADFC. The paragraph discusses the significance of National Bird Day and raises concern for preservation of bird species which are near extinction.
