Category: Miscellaneous

  • IBPS Clerk Exam 2017 prelims: Important information

    The recruitment process of IBPS Clerk CWE occurs in two phases – Preliminary Examination and Main Examination. The next prelim exams are on December 9th and 10th. The preliminary exam of IBPS Clerk CWE is an online exam testing a candidate on the basis of their aptitude, intellect, and English. There are three sections in…

  • Puzzle Quiz

    1.Which number replaces the mark? A. 9 B. 34 C. 21 D. 11 Answer: 9 Explanation : In each square of the diagram, the sum of the numbers is always 22.

  • Reasoning Ability for IBPS Clerk Prelims

    Directions (1-5): Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions given below: Eight persons –A,B,C,D,E,F,G and H-are sitting in such a way that B is second to the right of G. C   sits third to the left of H. G and D are on the extreme ends. H is not an immediate…

  • Vocabulary

    1.cognizance(Noun): awareness synonyms– insight,attention Example Sentence:  Banks are taking cognizance of the healthy asset quality and low credit losses. 2.Uphold(Verb): To support or defend against the opposition. synonyms– defend, advocate Example Sentence: You are expected on all occasions to uphold the authority of me. 3.Lynch(Verb): To put to death synonyms– execution, capital punishment Example Sentence: Lynching was…

  • Numerical Ability Questions for IBPS Clerk Prelims

    1.The sum of the heights of Gita and Rita is equal to 160cm. The height of Sita is equal to three times the height of Rita. Rita’s height is 39cm. What will be the height of Gita, Sita and Rita altogether? (2) (1) 257cm                    (2) 277cm                    (3) 267cm                    (4) 287cm                    (5) None 2.Mohan sold an…

  • Vocabulary

    1.allergic(adjective):having a strong dislike Synonyms: hypersensitive,susceptible Antonyms: disinclined,disliking Example Sentence:We were allergic to women from theirnylon hose to their face powder. 2.ancestor(noun):a person from whom one is descended Synonyms: forebear,forefather Antonyms: descendant Example Sentence:The next day he would say: ‘I come tobring a sword’–that was the nobleGerman blood of a Teutonic ancestor. 3.anguish(noun):excruciating Synonyms:agony,griefstar Antonyms:delight,happiness…

  • English language for IBPS Clerk Prelims

    Directions (1-5): Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentences to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct.  If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘no correction is required’, mark (5) as the answer. 1.Most of time, strangers have…

  • Numerical Ability Questions for IBPS Clerk Prelims

    Directions (1–5): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series ? 1.1, 9,             25,           49,           ?,             169 (4) (1) 100                    (2) 64                      (3) 81                      (4) 121                    (5) None of these 2.3, 23,           43,           ?,             83,           103 (3) (1) 33…

  • Section-wise tips to crack IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2017

    IBPS clerk prelims examination is scheduled to be held on December 2, December 3, December 9 and December 10. It can be a stressful period for even the most hard-working students as it is going to be the examination for a post in a public sector bank through IBPS. One really needs to make strenuous…

  • Daily Bits

    1.Who has taken charge as the new Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS)? [A] D K Dewan [B] P N Murugesan [C] Ajit Kumar P [D] Karambir Singh Correct Answer: C [Ajit Kumar P] Answer Explanation: Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P, AVSM, VSM has taken charge as the new Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS)…

  • Vocabulary

    1.apparition(noun):a supernatural appearance of a person or thing. Synonyms:bogeyman,chimera Antonyms:certainty,fact Example Sentence:This apparition surprised me, because it seemed to accompany me. 2.Kelpie(noun):usually having the form of a horse Synonyms:demon,devil Antonyms:angel,god Example Sentence:The laird of Glen fernie lay very still, his eyes upon the Kelpie ‘s Pool. 3.vampire(noun):a preternatural being Synonyms:beast,monster Antonyms:angel,god Example Sentence:The horrible doubts which he…

  • Numerical Ability Questions for IBPS Clerk Prelims

    1.      The cost of 4 calculators and 2 stencils is Rs.6,200. What is the cost of 10 calculators and 5 stencils? (1) (1) 15,500                    (2) 14,875                    (3) 16,200                    (4) Cannot be determined (5) None 2.     Girish started a business investing Rs.45,000. After 3 months, Vijay joined him with a capital of            …