Frequently Asked questions of Static Awareness for IBPS Exams 2017

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Prepare Static Awareness G.K. Questions for upcoming banking recruitment exams with this questionnaire of most expected and frequently asked static awareness question for IBPS Clerk Mains 2017 other banking and insurance exams.

Q1. Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh is famous for which industry?
(a) Locks
(b) Bicycle
(c) Textile
(d) Fireworks
(e) Bangles

S1. Ans.(a)
Sol. Aligarh is an important business centre of Uttar Pradesh and is most famous for its lock industry. Aligarh locks are exported across the world. In 1870, Johnson & Co. was the first English lock firm in Aligarh. In 1890, the company initiated production of locks on a small scale here.

Q2. 'Sick man of Europe' is the nickname of which European country?
(a) Italy
(b) Greece
(c) Ireland
(d) Turkey
(e) Poland

S2. Ans.(d)
Sol. "sick man of Europe" is given to a European country experiencing a time of economic difficulty or impoverishment. In early 20th century it was given to Ottoman empire or modern Turkey.

Q3. 'God's Own Country' slogan is being used by which south Indian state to promote its tourism industry?
(a) Kerala
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Karnataka
(e) Gujrat

S3. Ans.(a)
Sol. Kerala is a state in south-west India, known as "God's own country" too. According to Hindu mythology, Mahavishnu’s sixth incarnation Parasurama fought back the advancing seas. He threw his axe (parasu) from Konkan to Kanyakumari and the sea gave way, giving rise to present day Kerala. In recent years the phrase has been adopted as a slogan by the tourism department of the Kerala state government in India.

Q4. 'Jatra' is the popular folk theatre of which Indian state?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Maharashtra
(c) West Bengal
(d) Uttar Pradesh
(e) Uttarakhand

S4. Ans.(c)
Sol. Jatra is a popular folk-theatre form of Bengali theatre, spread throughout most of Bengali speaking areas of the Indian subcontinent, including Bangladesh and Indian states of West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Orissa and Tripura. Jatra is a $21m-a-year industry, performed on nearly 4,000 stages in West Bengal alone.

Q5. The Bering Strait seprates the Asia from which continent?
(a) Africa
(b) Europe
(c) North America
(d) Australia
(e) South America

S5. Ans.(c)
Sol. Bering Strait, Russian Proliv Beringa, strait linking the Arctic Ocean with the Bering Sea and separating the continents of Asia and North America at their closest point. The strait averages 98 to 164 feet (30 to 50 metres) in depth and at its narrowest is about 53 miles (85 km) wide.

Q6. The first recipient of Bharat Ratna award in 1954 was
(a) S. Radhakrishnan
(b) C.V. Raman
(c) C. Rajagopalachari
(d) Jawaharlal Nehru
(e) Mahatma Gandhi

S6.  Ans.(c)
Sol. The first recipients of the Bharat Ratna were politician C. Rajagopalachari, philosopher Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, informally called Rajaji or C.R., was an Indian lawyer, independence activist, politician, writer and statesman. Rajagopalachari was the last Governor-General of India.

Q7. Thomas Cup is associated with....?
(a) billiards
(b) table tennis
(c) lawn tennis
(d) badminton
(e) None of the above


S7. Ans.(d)
Sol. The Thomas Cup, sometimes called the World Men's Team Championships, is an international badminton competition among teams representing member nations of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the sport's global governing body. The championships have been conducted every two years since the 1982 tournament, amended from being conducted every three years since the first tournament held in 1948–1949.

Q8. Uttar Pradesh is surrounded by ___ in north
(a) Nepal
(b) Uttrakhand
(c) Haryana
(d) Delhi
(e) Rajasthan

S8. Ans.(b)
Sol. The two pious rivers of Indian mythology, Uttar Pradesh is surrounded by Bihar in the East, Madhya Pradesh in the South, Rajasthan, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana in the west and Uttaranchal in the north and Nepal touch the northern borders of Uttar Pradesh, it assumes strategic importance for Indian defence.

Q9. Where is the permanent secretariat of the SAARC?
(a) Kathmandu
(b) Islamabad
(c) New Delhi
(d) Colombo
(e) None of the above

S9. Ans.(a)
Sol. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Secretariat is based in Kathmandu, Nepal. It coordinates and monitors implementation of activities, prepares for and services meetings, and serves as a channel of communication between the Association and its Member States as well as other regional organisations.

Q10. Which is the India's largest and the oldest museum?
(a) Allahabad Museum
(b) National Museum, New Delhi
(c) Indian Museum, Kolkata
(d) Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

S10. Ans.(c)
Sol. Indian Museum in Kolkata is the largest museum in India. It is the ninth oldest regular museum of the world and oldest institution of its kind in Asia Pacific region. Indian Museum is a multipurpose and multi disciplinary institution of national importance. The museum was established at the Asiatic Society, the earliest learned body in the country on 2nd February 1814. Dr. Nathaniel Wallich, a Danish botanist, was the founder curator of the museum.

Q11. Which river is also known as 'Bengal's sorrow'?
(a) Damodar
(b) Mahanadi
(c) Hooghly
(d) Gandak
(e) Ganga

S11. Ans.(a)
Sol.  Damodar River was earlier known as the "River of Sorrows" as it used to flood many areas of Bardhaman, Hooghly,Howrah and Medinipur districts. Even now the floods sometimes affect the lower Damodar Valley, but the havoc it wreaked in earlier years is now a matter of history.

Q12. In which Indian city would you find the Rock Garden, a sculpture garden created by artist Nek Chand using waste especially rags and broken ceramics?
(a) Chandigarh
(b) Bengaluru
(c) Gandhinagar
(d) Hyderabad
(e) Pune

S12. Ans.(a)
Sol. The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India, also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden after its founder Nek Chand, a government official who started the garden secretly in his spare time in 1957. Today it is spread over an area of 40 acres. It is completely built of industrial and home waste and thrown-away items.

Q13. Built across the Godavari river, Pochampad Dam is located in which state?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Telangana
(e) Odisha

S13. Ans.(d)
Sol. The Sri Rama Sagar Project also known as the Pochampadu Project is an Indian flood-flow project on the Godavari River. The Project is located in Nizamabad district, 3 km away from National Highway 44. It has been described by The Hindu as a "lifeline for a large part of Telangana".

Q14. Which waterbody seprates the India from the island nation of Sri Lanka?
(a) Bering Strait
(b) Palk Strait
(c) Strait of Gibraltar
(d) Strait of Magellan
(e) None of the above

S14. Ans.(b)
Sol. The Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and thence with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest.

Q15. Who among the following is also known as 'Bhartiya Kokila' (The Nightingale of India)?
(a) Sarojini Naidu
(b) Lata Mangeshkar
(c) Indira Gandhi
(d) M.S.Subbulakshmi
(e) None of the above

S15. Ans.(a)
Sol. Sarojini Naidu also known by the sobriquet as The Nightingale of India, was an Indian independence activist and poet. Naidu served as the first governor of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh from 1947 to 1949; the first woman to become the governor of an Indian state.

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How to Prepare for IBPS Clerk Exam

FAST FACTS

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Name of the exam: IBPS Clerk

Held in the month of: Usually in November-December

Registration: Usually begins in August and ends in September

Age limit: 20 - 28 years (for general category) as on 1 August of the year the candidate is taking the exam

Mode of examination: Common Written Test, followed by an interview if the candidate clears the written test

Preparation time: Minimum of two months

Time duration of the exam: 2 hours

Number of questions: 200 questions (objective)

Negative marking: Yes - .25 for every wrong answer

Recommended marks for qualifying the interview: 160

IBPS Clerk exam

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IBPS Clerk exam is conducted by Institute for Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). This exam selects eligible candidates for the post of clerks in various public sector banks. Once a candidate clears the IBPS Clerk exam, he can get allocated to any of the 19-20 public sector banks for which IBPS conducts this exam.

A little bit about IBPS

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IBPS was set up by the banking industry and it began its operation in 1975. In 1984, IBPS became an independent entity and went on to become a prestigious institute that conducts exams for the recruitment, placement and promotion of candidates at public sector banks. If a person is aiming for a career in a public sector bank, he has to take the exams conducted by IBPS.

Role of an IBPS Clerk

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The role of a clerk in a bank is very important. He ensures that all the records are maintained in a systematic manner. The clerks may handle different areas depending on their interest and specialization. The different types of clerks are - Statement clerks, Loan clerks, Exchange clerks, Security clerks, Interest clerks, etc. Their roles are as mentioned:

• Statement clerk's role revolves around preparing balance sheets
• Loan clerks keep a tab of all the loans dealings of the bank
• Exchange clerk's role is to convert currencies and handle international accounts
• Security clerk deals with stocks and investment details of the bank
• Interest clerk records the interest that the bank owes to customers, the interest on loans that the customer owes the bank, and the interest on investment that the banks have earned

To be a good clerk, you have to have a strong grip over mathematical calculations, good computer skills, a keen eye for details, and of course what goes without saying - honesty and trustworthiness.

Career as a clerk

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With time and experience, clerks can get promoted to high positions. The banks usually prefer promoting people from within to handle roles of greater responsibility, rather than employing people from outside. So, the clerks stand a good chance to get promoted and assume bigger roles. List of banks where the clerks may get a job

Allahabad Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, Syndicate Bank , Andhra Bank, Corporation Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, UCO Bank, Bank of Baroda, Dena Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Union Bank of India, Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, United Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, IDBI Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, Vijaya Bank and Canara Bank.

IBPS Clerk Exam Syllabus and Tips for Preaparation

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The IBPS clerk exam consists of a Common Written Test that the candidates have to clear. The exam comprises 200 marks and consists of five sections: General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English Language, and Computer Knowledge. Each section is for 40 marks. All the questions will be objective in nature and will have five choices.

General Awareness

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Topics

This section will be for 40 marks. Roughly about 40 percent of the questions will revolve around banking and financial industry, and 60 percent will be on Current Affairs, covering topics like politics, economy, sports, art, awards, etc.

How to score well

Regularly read newspapers and magazines. Also keep yourself abreast with the latest happenings at a national and international level. Concentrate on the updated banking policies and regulations and also on the policy changes that may have happened in the past.

Quantitative Aptitude

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Topics

Quantitative Aptitude will have 40 questions and cover topics like profit and loss, time and distance, number system, data interpretation, number series, etc

How to score well

Practice as many problems as possible. As time is limited, focus on spending only specific amount of time on each problem and trying to answer all of them correctly. As you practice, you should try to discover tricks and short-cuts that will allow you to solve problems quickly and easily in the exam.

Reasoning

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Topics

Reasoning will also be for 40 marks and will cover number series, blood relation, mirror images, time series, etc.

How to score well

Practice different types of question on the topics mentioned above. There are tests available online that you can refer to. The questions usually are not very difficult, so with a little practice you can score good marks.

English

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Topics

English is for 40 marks and includes comprehension, grammar, spotting errors in sentences, fill in the blanks, improving sentences, etc. How to score well

Read English newspaper regularly. Go through a grammar book to brush up your grammar skills. Learn some news words every day, also note down the antonym and synonym of the words. If you can take some online English tests, that will also be beneficial.

Computer Awareness

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For this section, you need basic knowledge about computers. Usually people score good marks in this section. To prepare for this section, refer to basic computer books, keep yourself abreast with MS Office.

General tips

• Try to at least spend two months on the preparation
• Try to refer to as many books as possible
• If required, you can opt for short coaching sessions
• Try to take as many mock tests as possible

Best of luck!

Useful links

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Official IBPS website: http://www.ibps.in/html/CWE_CL.htm

Books for IBPS Clerk Exam Preparation

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Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal

Quicker Maths by M. Tyra

A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R. S. Aggarwal

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How to Prepare for IBPS PO Exams

FAST FACTS

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Name of the exam: IBPS PO

Eligible age: 21-28 years in general category. (There is a certain relaxation in the reserved category)

Educational qualification: 60% marks in graduation from a recognized university

Forms available in the month of: Usually May/June

Exam in the month of: October - November

Mode of examination: Common Written Test and common interview

Common Written Test: Usually in the months of October-November

Common interview: Usually in the month of January

Final allotments: Usually in the month of March

Preparation time: At least two months

Passing marks: 40% in each section and an overall score of 100

Number of vacancies to be filled: 22,000 - 25,000

What is IBPS PO exam?

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IBPS PO exam is conducted by the Institute for Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to select eligible candidates for the post of Probationary Officers (PO) in various public sector banks. The number of public sector banks where successful candidates may get allocated amounts to roughly 20. Set up by the banking industry, IBPS was launched in 1975 and became an independent entity in 1984. Today, IBPS is a prestigious institute that has complete control over the recruitment, placement and promotion of candidates at public sector banks. It is mandatory for candidates to take the examinations conducted by IBPS to secure a great future in public sector banks.

Examination process

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The exam includes a Common Written Exam followed by an interview. Only those who clear the written test are eligible for the interview.

Common Written Exam

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The Common Written Exam was introduced by IBPS in 2011 for the selection of officers and clerks in the banks. The test is of 200 marks and will cover five areas: Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Reasoning, Computer Knowledge and English Language.

Common interview

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Initially, the participating banks conducted the common interview. But since 2012, IBPS has taken up the responsibility to arrange the common interview at various locations. Post which, they will prepare a list of the meritorious candidates, which the banks will then refer to for the recruitment process.

IBPS PO Paper Pattern

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The Common Written Test will be for 120 minutes and this is how the question paper is usually structured:

Subject	Marks
Reasoning	50 marks
Quantitative Aptitude	50 marks
General Awareness	40 marks
English Language	40 marks
Computer Knowledge	20 marks

IBPS POExam Syllabus and Tips for Preparation

Reasoning

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This tests your power of observation and mental ability. As this section has the one of the highest allocation of marks, try to practice it thoroughly. This is also a section where you can get good scores. While you are preparing for this section, concentrate on solving a lot of problems like mirror images and problems that involve figures.

Quantitative Aptitude

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This section tests a person's mathematical ability. It covers areas like probability, time and distance, mensuration, profit and loss, number system, fractions and the like. To prepare for this section, practice as many sums as possible. Try to learn multiplication tables by heart. Also try to solve questions by using mental tricks. Practice, practice and more practice is the key to achieving good scores here.

General Awareness

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This is also a scoring section. Usually 75% of the questions are related to the banking field, while 25% is allocated to current affairs. To score good marks, keep yourself abreast with the current banking policies, various changes they may have undergone, the causes, the impact the policy changes had on the economic situation of the country, and the like. You can also refer to the last Budget that was presented and the present economic scenario of the country. Apart from this, keep yourself updated with latest happenings in the field of science, history, geography, and other areas. Reading newspapers and watching news on TV regularly will also help you prepare for this section.

English language

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This section is usually taken for granted and candidates end up not putting in too many hours of practice. However, it is important that they come fully prepared for this section, after all it is for 40 marks. The test will check the candidate's command over the language. To prepare, one can start reading English newspapers regularly, learn a couple of new words every day, note down the antonyms and synonyms of words, practice comprehension, and watch English news on a regular basis. Apart from this, one can learn and practice grammar. There are online grammar tests too that you can take.

Computer knowledge

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This is usually an easy section and is based on simple applications. If you know the basics of computers and the working of MS Windows and MS Office, you will be able to score decent marks in this section. You may also choose to refer to basic NCERT Computer books.

Time management: Learn to manage time effectively. When you are taking the exam, divide your time in such a manner that you are able to attempt all the questions. Have a clear plan in mind before you walk into the examination hall. In the hall, you just need to execute the plan. It may seem difficult to answer 200 questions in 120 minutes, but with a little bit of smartness and practice, you can give it a shot.

Regular reading

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If you aspire to make a career in a public sector bank, make it a habit to read newspapers, magazines on current affairs and business and books on banking.

Mock tests

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There are many tests available online that will test your general and quantitative aptitude. Try to take up as many online tests as possible. This will not only give you confidence but also help you build a strategy to handle the exam in a successful manner.

Hope these tips have been helpful to you. Best of luck for your exam.

List of public sector banks where a candidate is likely to get employed:

• Allahabad Bank
• Central Bank of India
• Indian Bank
• Syndicate Bank
• Andhra Bank
• Corporation Bank
• Indian Overseas Bank
• UCO Bank
• Bank of Baroda
• Dena Bank
• Oriental Bank of Commerce
• Union Bank of India
• Bank of India
• Punjab National Bank
• United Bank of India
• Bank of Maharashtra
• IDBI Bank
• Punjab & Sind Bank
• Vijaya Bank
• Canara Bank

Useful links

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Official website of IBPS - (http://www.ibps.in/html/CWE_PO_MT.htm)

Online Tests

• http://www.ibpsexamhub.in/quantitative-aptitude-questions/
• http://www.ibpsexamhub.in/reasoning-online-test/
• http://www.ibpsexamhub.in/numerical-ability-online-test/
• http://www.ibpsexamhub.in/computer-knowledge-online-test/

Books for IBPS PO Preparation

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• IBPS Bank PO/MT Probationary Officer / Management Trainee CWE III Practice Work Book (50 Sets)
• Success Master IBPS Institute of Banking Personnel Selections CWE Common Written Examination Bank PO Probationary Officers / Management Trainees Exam
• IBPS Bank PO/MT CWE Practice Work Book
• Comprehensive Guide to IBPS-CWE Bank PO 2nd Edition
• Bank PO Exam - Solved Papers (Upto 2013)

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