Ibps Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper PDF Held On 26th August English

IBPS Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper Held on 26th August 2023
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Directions (1-9): Read the given passage desire to infuse innovation into this time-honoured
carefully and answer the questions that follow. practice, Luc and Pierre envisioned a venture that
In the idyllic French countryside, two enterprising would not only uphold their village's heritage but
friends, Luc and Pierre, embarked on a mission to also make meaningful contributions to the local
reinvigorate their village's age-old salt production economy.
tradition. Their ingenious startup aimed to Through meticulous planning and unwavering
manufacture premium salt and distribute it determination, they established a cutting-edge
nationwide. salt manufacturing facility. Drawing upon
Nestled amidst rolling hills and lush landscapes, advanced techniques, they sought to elevate the
their village was renowned for its tranquil beauty purity and quality of their salt output. Employing
and storied legacy of salt harvesting. Fuelled by a
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eco-conscious methodologies, they ensured their unwavering pursuit of excellence that propels
enterprise harmonized with sustainable principles. startup success.
The dynamic duo's aspirations extended beyond
the village's boundaries; they aspired to broaden 1) What was the aim of Luc and Pierre behind
their reach and establish a distinctive identity following eco-conscious methodologies?
within the larger market. Driven by a vision to
offer top-tier French salt to gastronomic A. To scale-up their production
enthusiasts nationwide, they invested B. To stick with the traditions of their village
considerable effort into crafting a brand C. To establish a distinctive identity in the larger
synonymous with authenticity and excellence. markets
Their journey was not without challenges. Scaling D. To make sure their business followed
up production, penetrating diverse markets, and sustainable practices
facing competition were among the hurdles. E. To avoid the environmental challenges
However, Luc and Pierre embraced adversity as Answer: (D)
a catalyst for innovation. Through strategic Explanation:
networking, collaborations with local culinary The above question finds a mention in the
experts, and capitalizing on the village's innate following lines from the third paragraph given
charm, they gradually gained prominence. below:
Today, their startup stands as a testament to their Employing eco-conscious methodologies, they
determination. The village, once celebrated ensured their enterprise harmonized with
primarily for its tranquility, now boasts a sustainable principles.
burgeoning salt manufacturing nucleus. Luc and The first option talks about increasing their
Pierre's enterprise has not only generated production which is incorrect as it is not related to
employment opportunities but also reinvigorated what is being asked. The second option is
the local economy. Their endeavor underscores correct, but it does not answer the question being
the potent blend of tradition, innovation, and asked. The third option is incorrect as well. The
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fifth option is vague, but the fourth option B. The village is home to the best quality of salt
precisely explains the correct reason. C. The village possesses a growing salt
This makes option (D) the most logical answer manufacturing core
choice. D. The rolling hills and the lush green landscapes
E. Hard working people who strive for innovation
2) What was Luc’s and Pierre’s vision behind Answer: (C)
expanding to larger markets? Explanation:
A. They wanted to create their unique identity The question clearly asks how the village is
B. To focus on large-scale production currently known. The points mentioned in the first,
C. They wanted to avoid the local competition second and fourth options describe the scenic
D. They did not want to leave their roots beauty of the village that it was known for earlier
E. To show how determination can lead to as well so we can eliminate these options. The
success fifth option is a generalised one and does not
Answer: (A) answer the question asked.
Explanation: The only option that answers the given question
The third-last paragraph talks about their broader is the third one as it can also be inferred from the
ambition and it has been mentioned that they contents of the first few lines of the last
wanted to create a distinctive identity of their own paragraph.
by reaching out to larger markets. This makes option (C) the most logical answer
The other given options do not explain the main choice.
aim behind their reaching out and hence, option
(A) should be the correct answer. 4) How did Luc and Pierre respond to the
challenges?
3) Which of the following can be said about
their village at present? A. They tried hard to multiply the production
B. They shifted to other markets where there was
A. The village is celebrated for its tranquillity no competition
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C. They invested in innovative techniques E. The people are being exploited and not being
D. They used networking and collaboration with paid their wages
the locals Answer: (B)
E. They ignored on the natural charm of their Explanation:
village The most logical answer choice is the second one
Answer: (D) as the first one is irrelevant. It has nowhere been
Explanation: given that the charm of the place was put at risk.
The last-second paragraph discusses the same in The second option has correctly been discussed
the last lines. It has been given that the two in the last paragraph. The third option is not given
friends used their challenges as a catalyst and anywhere. The fourth and fifth options are mere
leveraged the networking and local collaborations assumptions and not discussed anywhere.
along with the innate charm of their village. This makes option (B) the most logical answer
The options except the fourth one can all be choice.
eliminated and (D) can be marked as the answer.
6) What difficulties did Luc and Pierre
5) What impact did their start-up have on the encounter on their startup journey?
village? A. Lack of interest from local communities
B. Inability to adapt to market trends
A. Their initiative harmed the charm of the quaint C. Low demand for their product
village D. Challenges in scaling up production
B. They have helped generate employment and E. None of the above
revive their economy Answer: (D)
C. It has given rise to unhealthy competition and Explanation:
practices Scaling up production has been the challenge
D. The people have developed political that they have faced. The first option is not
differences correct. The market trends have not been
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mentioned so this can be left out as well. The E. mark
third option is the opposite of what is correct. Answer: (D)
So, (D) should be marked the answer. Explanation:
The sentence which uses the word talks about
7) What did Luc and Pierre intend to achieve the standard of the salt being produced. So, we
through their startup? need a word that explains quality in this sense.
The word standard has been given in the options
A. Contribute to national art so we can mark the same as the answer.
B. Enhance local tourism The words in the other options might be similar
C. Preserve their village's heritage but they do not fit the context.
D. Promote international trade 9) Choose the synonym to ‘GAINED’ as used
E. Modernize village architecture above.
Answer: (C) A. achieved
Explanation: B. found
The first paragraph clearly discusses the ambition C. raised
of the two friends behind this start-up. They D. arrived
wanted to invigorate the tradition of their village E. All of these
and preserve their heritage. Answer: (A)
So, after eliminating all the given options, we can Explanation:
mark option (C) as the correct answer. The word has been used as gained prominence
which tells us that the word has been used as
8) Which of the given options is the correct achieving or earning or getting something. Of
synonym of the word ‘QUALITY’ as used above? these, we can find the word achieved in the
A. feature options making it the correct synonym for the
B. aspect given word.
C. worth The best would be to mark the same as the
D. standard answer.
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thanks to a phenomenon known as the
Directions (10-14): The following sentences have “naturalness bias”.
been taken from a paragraph but they are not in
their proper order. You must rearrange the same 10) Which of the given sentences would best start
in their proper sequence and answer the the paragraph after rearrangement?
questions that follow. A. E
A. for instance Thomas Edison may be the B. D
most often quoted, with his claim that “genius is C. C
one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent D. A
perspiration”, E. B
B. success comes from a combination of Answer: (E)
talent and grit. But if you listen to most famous Explanation:
figures describe their life journeys, you’ll soon We can find that famous people have been
hear them waxing lyrical about their hard graft, quoted in the given sentences but sentence B
while strangely downplaying the role of their mentions most famous figures which means that
innate abilities. it is introducing the idea about which the famous
C. These studies suggest people have figures have shared their opinions.
greater respect for those with an innate gift than This tells us that the first sentence should be B.
for those who have had to strive for their success. This makes option (E) the most logical answer
D. Cristiano Ronaldo also emphasises the choice.
blood, sweat and tears that went into his training.
“Talent without work is nothing,” he said, when 11) Choose the sentence that comes second
asked about the secrets of his success on the after rearrangement.
pitch. A. B
E. But recent psychological research shows B. D
overemphasising the importance of hard work C. E
could backfire in many professional situations – D. C
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E. A figures have shared their opinions. Then A should
Answer: (E) follow as it starts with for instance which means
Explanation: an example pertaining to the famous figures is
We can find that famous people have been being given ahead. This sentence mentions the
quoted in the given sentences but sentence B first famous person that is Edison. Following this,
mentions most famous figures which means that the second famous person Ronaldo is mentioned
it is introducing the idea about which the famous in D. This makes it the third in the sequence.
figures have shared their opinions. Then A should The correct answer is option (B).
follow as it starts with for instance which means
an example pertaining to the famous figures is 13) Which of the given sequences is the correct
being given ahead. This sentence mentions the rearrangement of the sentences given above.
first famous person that is Edison. A. AEDBC
So, A should be the second sentence. B. BADEC
C. CEDBA
12) Which of the given sentences would come D. EBDCA
third in the sequence? E. ABDCE
A. A Answer: (B)
B. D Explanation:
C. E We can find that famous people have been
D. C quoted in the given sentences but sentence B
E. B mentions most famous figures which means that
Answer: (B) it is introducing the idea about which the famous
Explanation: figures have shared their opinions. Then A should
We can find that famous people have been follow as it starts with for instance which means
quoted in the given sentences but sentence B an example pertaining to the famous figures is
mentions most famous figures which means that being given ahead. This sentence mentions the
it is introducing the idea about which the famous first famous person that is Edison. Following this,
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the second famous person Ronaldo is mentioned Edison. Following this, the second famous person
in D. This makes it the third in the sequence. The Ronaldo is mentioned in D. This makes it the third
fourth sentence should be E as C mentions these in the sequence. The fourth sentence should be E
studies which have been mentioned first in E. as C mentions these studies which have been
So, the correct sequence of the given sentences mentioned first in E.
is BADEC. So, the correct sequence of the given sentences
This makes option (B) the most logical answer is BADEC. This makes option (C) the correct
choice. answer for the above question.
14) Which of the given sentences would best Directions (15-19): In the sentences given below,
conclude the given paragraph? five words have been highlighted. These might
A. A not be in their correct positions and need to be
B. D swapped for the sentence to make sense. You
C. C must choose the correct option as your answer.
D. E 15) Struggle and (A) honourable to meet a (B)
E. B life goal is an (C) important and (D) challenge part
Answer: (C) of (E) higher.
Explanation: A. B-E, A-C
We can find that famous people have been B. A-D, B-E
quoted in the given sentences, but sentence B C. C-F, B-D
mentions the most famous figures which, means D. A-B, C-E
that it is introducing the idea about which the E. No swapping needed
famous figures have shared their opinions. Then Answer: (B)
A should follow, as it starts with for instance Explanation:
which means an example pertaining to the The words in the second option should be
famous figures is being given ahead. This interchanged as the phrase part of life gives us a
sentence mentions the first famous person that is
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hint that B-E need to be swapped. Also, challenge E. No swapping needed
should come near struggle to make it correct. Answer: (E)
Thus, (B) should be correct. Explanation:
All the words in the sentence have been placed
16) If you can’t (A) admit to yourself that you (B) correctly and no swapping is needed.
suck at something, (C) back are it will hold you This makes option (E) the most logical answer
(D) chances from future (E) improvements. choice.
A. A-E
B. C-D 18) When you (A) determination in hard work in
C. B-E work and (B) relationships, life will (C) prosper. If
D. D-E we get the (D) put and focus, we can all work
E. A-C hard for a better (E) future.
Answer: (B) A. A-D
Explanation: B. C-E
The phrase hold you back should be a hint that C. B-C
the word in C should come in place of D. D. D-E
This makes option (B) the most logical answer E. No swapping needed
choice. Answer: (A)
Explanation:
17) I’ve always (A) found that if you want to know The phrase put in hard work should make sense
how long (B) something will take, ask (C) in the given context, which tells us that the words
someone who has already done it. Sounds (D) in option A should be swapped between
obvious, but few (E) people do it. themselves.
A. A-D, B-E
B. C-E, A-D 19) Hard work can (A) personal skills and (B)
C. B-C, A-D specific in a (C) expertise area, leading to (D)
D. A-B, C-E enhance growth and (E) satisfaction.
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A. B-E, C-D Answer: (A)
B. A-E, B-C Explanation:
C. B-D, C-E The correct sentence after rearrangement is:
D. A-D, B-C When you are serious about your achievements,
E. No swapping needed then you should prove it by working the hardest
Answer: (D) every time you have the chance.
Explanation: This makes option (A) the most logical answer
The word enhance should come in A as the word choice.
makes better sense there. This tells us that the
words in A and D need to be swapped. Directions (21-25): The sentences given below
We have only one such option ie; (D) that can be have been broken into five parts. One of these
marked as the answer. might be erroneous and need to be corrected.
You must read the same and choose the
Directions The given sentence has been divided respective part as your answer.
into parts which are not in their proper order. 21) A. Although my cousin is facing
Choose an option that provides a proper B. hardships in her job
sequence for the given parts as your answer. C. rather she never deviates
20) time you have the chance (A)/ working the D. from the path of truthfulness
hardest every (B)/ you should prove it by (C)/ your E. No Error
achievements, then (D)/ When you are serious
about (E). Answer: (C)
A. EDCBA Explanation:
B. ABEDC
C. CDEBA The sentence carries a pair of correlative
D. BEDAC conjunctions and uses rather in the same
E. No rearrangement needed incorrectly.
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With conjunctions although/though, yet should be used before all the verticals. The correct usage
used and not rather. should be ‘across all the verticals’
This makes option (C) the most logical answer. Therefore, the best would be to mark option (B)
as the answer.
22) A. Indian health expert
B. was demonstrated 24) A. The threat of defamation
C. in the budget B. against the Hindenburg
D. as a pilot project. C. Report were met by a
E. No Error D. counter-challenge to
Answer: (A) E. sue them in the US.
Explanation: Answer: (C)
Explanation:
In the first part, the word expert should be
changed to expertise after which the correct part The subject of the given sentence is ‘threat’ which
becomes ‘Indian health expertise’ and therefore, is singular and it has been followed by the verb
the correct answer is option (A). ‘were’ which is a clear mismatch between the
subject and the verb.
23) A. There are allocations Were should be changed to was for the sentence
B. at all the verticals to be correct.
C. of education – i.e., Therefore, the correct answer is option (C).
D. primary, secondary,
E. and higher education. 25) A. Science states that
Answer: (B) B. one sneezes to get rid
Explanation: C. of the allergic substances
There is an error of prepositions in the second D. trying to enter one's body.
part of the sentence as, ‘at’ has wrongly been E. No Error
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Answer: (E) Bring up → raise a matter for discussion or
Explanation: consideration.
The given sentence is free from errors and needs Get over → recover from an ailment or an
no improvement. upsetting or startling experience.
This makes option (E) the most logical answer. Pick up → to become better; to improve
The second option would be grammatically
Directions (26-30): Each sentence below carries a incorrect so it can be left out. The only option that
blank in which words from the options can be fits both grammatically and contextually is the first
filled to complete the sentences meaningfully. one. So (A) is the correct answer.
You must read the same carefully and choose the
appropriate options as your answer. 27) For disruption to happen, a company must
target an _________ customer base.
26) The decision to _________ was quashed.
A. Left out
A. write off B. Neglected
B. called back C. Involved
C. bring up D. Entangled
D. get over E. Overlooked
E. pick up Answer: (E)
Answer: (A) Explanation:
Explanation: Only the words in (C), (D) and (E) should be
The phrases given in the options can be correct grammatically, as the blank is preceded
understood as: by the article an.
Write off → to eliminate (an asset) from the The company needs to bring a change
books: enter as a loss or expense. (disruption), so it would need to bring customers
Called back → a phone call made to return one who were previously ignored or not a part of the
that someone has received. loop into the mainstream.
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This tells us that the blank should take the word
overlooked. 29) Infrastructure is required as per needs but
The best would hence be to mark option (E) as sudden increase in expenditure may _________
the answer. financial and economic problems.
28) It will be good for __________ students to A. Happen
study in premier institutes of the world without B. lead to
leaving their homeland. C. ameliorate
D. enable with
A. Eager E. None of these
B. Elite Answer: (B)
C. Aspiring Explanation:
D. New The phrase ‘lead to’ means to cause something to
E. Foreign happen. The sentence states that an increased
Answer: (C) expenditure in infrastructure might lead to further
Explanation: issues. So, the phrase in the second option fits
It is about the students who are willing to study, well.
i.e., those who aspire to study at the premier The word happen does not fit in the sentence, so
institutions. it can be eliminated. Ameliorate means to make
The word eager means curious or willing to do better, which is not contextually correct. Enable
something. This could be one consideration, but with is incorrect in the sentence.
we have a better word for aspiring so (A) can be So, the best would be to go with option (B) as the
ruled out. answer.
It is not about the elite (rich) or the foreign or
Indian categorisation. It is simply about the 30) These factors have _________ businesses
aspiring students. to become more agile and find new ways of
So, the most logical choice is option (C). improving efficiency.
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The factors in the sentence have made the
A. pushed businesses more agile and so on…
B. enable Enable and compelling are grammatically misfit.
C. induced This makes the words in option (E) the most
D. compelling appropriate choice for the answer.
E. Both (a) and (c)
Answer: (E)
Explanation:
The given sentence can correctly take the words
from both the first and third options.
Both pushed and induced can be understood as;
to make or persuade somebody to do something.
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reinvigorate their village's age-old salt production economy.

manufacture premium salt and distribute it determination, they established a cutting-edge

nationwide. salt manufacturing facility. Drawing upon

and storied legacy of salt harvesting. Fuelled by a

enterprise harmonized with sustainable principles. startup success.

The dynamic duo's aspirations extended beyond

their reach and establish a distinctive identity following eco-conscious methodologies?

within the larger market. Driven by a vision to

offer top-tier French salt to gastronomic A. To scale-up their production

synonymous with authenticity and excellence. markets

up production, penetrating diverse markets, and sustainable practices

However, Luc and Pierre embraced adversity as Answer: (D)

a catalyst for innovation. Through strategic Explanation:

charm, they gradually gained prominence. below:

choice. D. The rolling hills and the lush green landscapes

E. Hard working people who strive for innovation

2) What was Luc’s and Pierre’s vision behind Answer: (C)

expanding to larger markets? Explanation:

success fifth option is a generalised one and does not

Answer: (A) answer the question asked.

Explanation: The only option that answers the given question

wanted to create a distinctive identity of their own paragraph.

The other given options do not explain the main choice.

aim behind their reaching out and hence, option

3) Which of the following can be said about

their village at present? A. They tried hard to multiply the production

B. They shifted to other markets where there was

A. The village is celebrated for its tranquillity no competition

D. They used networking and collaboration with paid their wages

the locals Answer: (B)

E. They ignored on the natural charm of their Explanation:

village The most logical answer choice is the second one

Answer: (D) as the first one is irrelevant. It has nowhere been

The options except the fourth one can all be choice.

eliminated and (D) can be marked as the answer.

6) What difficulties did Luc and Pierre

village? A. Lack of interest from local communities

B. Inability to adapt to market trends

village D. Challenges in scaling up production

B. They have helped generate employment and E. None of the above

revive their economy Answer: (D)

C. It has given rise to unhealthy competition and Explanation:

practices Scaling up production has been the challenge

differences correct. The market trends have not been

third option is the opposite of what is correct. Answer: (D)

So, (D) should be marked the answer. Explanation:

The sentence which uses the word talks about

The word standard has been given in the options

A. Contribute to national art so we can mark the same as the answer.

D. Promote international trade 9) Choose the synonym to ‘GAINED’ as used

E. Modernize village architecture above.

Answer: (C) A. achieved

The first paragraph clearly discusses the ambition C. raised

of the two friends behind this start-up. They D. arrived

wanted to invigorate the tradition of their village E. All of these

and preserve their heritage. Answer: (A)

So, after eliminating all the given options, we can Explanation:

which tells us that the word has been used as

A. feature options making it the correct synonym for the

B. aspect given word.

C. worth The best would be to mark the same as the

Directions (10-14): The following sentences have “naturalness bias”.