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IBPS SO Prelims Marketing Exam - English

Duration: 80 · Questions: 100 · Max Marks: 100 · Language: 3

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Reasoning

1
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?
  1. A.Two
  2. B.Three
  3. C.Five
  4. D.Four
  5. E.None of these
2
Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
  1. A.True
  2. B.False
  3. C.Uncertain
  4. D.None
3
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.
  1. A.A
  2. B.E
  3. C.T
  4. D.X
  5. E.Y
4
How many such letters are there in the word ORIENTAL each of which is as far away from the beginning of the word as when they are arranged alphabetically?
  1. A.None            
  2. B.One         
  3. C.Two       
  4. D.Three        
  5. E.More than three
5
How many such pairs of letters in the word CREDIT each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
6
How many meaningful words can be made from the letters ‘LMEA’ using each letter only once in each word?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
7
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the seventh and the eighth letters of the word TEMPORAL, which of the following will be the first letter of that word? If more than one such word can be made, give ‘Y’ as the answer and if no such word can be made, give ‘X’ as the answer.
  1. A.T
  2. B.L
  3. C.E
  4. D.Y
  5. E.X
8
If the letters of the word HANDOVER are arranged alphabetically from left to right how many letters will remain at the same position?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
9
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word EXCURSION, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
10
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the third, the sixth and the eighth letters of the word DEVIATION first letter of that word is your answer? If more than one such word can be made formed your answer is ‘A’  and if no such word can be formed your answer is ‘B’.
  1. A.V
  2. B.T
  3. C.E
  4. D.A
  5. E.B
11
Which letter in this alphabet is the eighth letter to the right of the letter and which is tenth letter to the left of the last but one letter of the alphabet ?
  1. A.X
  2. B.W
  3. C.I
  4. D.H
12
If the third alphabet of each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical series, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?
  1. A.SUM
  2. B.BIG
  3. C.Both BIG and THE
  4. D.FOR
  5. E.Both FOR and BIG
13
If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in a dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be second from the right ?
  1. A.AND
  2. B.FOR
  3. C.THE
  4. D.BIG
  5. E.SUM
14
If second alphabet in each of the words is changed to next alphabet in the English alphabetical order, how many words having two vowels (same or different vowels) will be formed ?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.Four
15
How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the second letter of the word which is second from the right and the second letter of the word which is second from the left of the given words?
  1. A.Two
  2. B.Five
  3. C.Six
  4. D.Nine
  5. E.Three
16
If in each of the given words, each of the consonant is changed to previous letter and each vowel is changed to next letter in the English alphabetical series, in how many words thus formed will no vowels appear?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
17
If the third alphabet in each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical order, how many words having two vowels (same or different vowels) will be formed?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.Four
18
If the position of the first and the second alphabets of each of the words are interchanged, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?
  1. A.Both CAT and OWN
  2. B.Both BRU and INK
  3. C.Only CAT
  4. D.Only INK
  5. E.Only LEG
19
If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in a dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be exactly in the middle of the five words?
  1. A.OWN
  2. B.LEG
  3. C.BRU
  4. D.CAT
  5. E.INK
20
If in each of the given words, each of the consonants is changed to previous letter and each vowel is changed to next letter in the English alphabetical series, in how many words thus formed will the same alphabet appear twice?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
21
3, 5, 5, 19, 7, 41, 9, ?
  1. A.71
  2. B.61
  3. C.79
  4. D.69
22
If the positions of the first and the third alphabets of each of the words are interchanged, which of the following would form meaningful words with the new arrangement?
  1. A.HID
  2. B.SON
  3. C.Both LAP and BUT
  4. D.CAR
  5. E.Both CAR and LAP
23
If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in a dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be fourth from the left?
  1. A.LAP
  2. B.BUT
  3. C.CAR
  4. D.SON
  5. E.HID
24
If in each of given words, each of the consonants is changed to previous letter and each vowel is changed to next letter in the English alphabetical series, in how many words thus formed will at least one vowel appear?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
25
How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the third letter of the word which is third from the right and the first letter of the word which is first from the left of the given word?
  1. A.Two
  2. B.Five
  3. C.Six
  4. D.Nine
  5. E.Three

English Language

1
I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express
  1. A.a
  2. B.an
  3. C.some
  4. D.the
2
Have the car stolen!
  1. A.Steal the car
  2. B.You should have the stolen car
  3. C.Get someone to steal the car
  4. D.They have stolen the car
3
The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.
  1. A.The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
  2. B.the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
  3. C.to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
  4. D.The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.
4
I had to stop all my work to complete this project.
  1. A.All other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me
  2. B.For completing this project all other work must be stopped
  3. C.For completing this project I had to stop all my work
  4. D.To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me
5
They have published the names of all the successful candidates.
  1. A.The candidates who have succeeded their names they had published.
  2. B.The names of all the successful candidates have been published by them
  3. C.The candidates who have succeeded their names have been published by them.
  4. D.The names of all the successful candidate were published by them. 
6
The online shopping site lowered the prices.
  1. A.Lowering of the prices was done by the online shopping site
  2. B.The prices were lowered by the online shopping site
  3. C.The prices had been lowered by the online shopping site
  4. D.The prices have been lowered by the online shopping site
7
Who taught you to drive a truck ?
  1. A.To drive a truck by whom were you taught?
  2. B.Driving a truck by who were you taught?
  3. C.Driving a truck by who were you being taught?
  4. D.By whom were you taught to drive a truck?
8
We shall invite Suresh.
  1. A.Suresh would be invited by us
  2. B.Suresh would have been invited by us
  3. C.Suresh will be invited by us
  4. D.Suresh will have been invited by us
9
Dark clouds have overcast the evening sky.
  1. A.By the dark clouds the evening sky was overcast.
  2. B.The evening sky has been overcast by the dark clouds.
  3. C.Dark clouds overcastted the evening sky.
  4. D.The sky of the evening was overcasted by dark clouds.
10
The partners will celebrate their triumph tomorrow. 
  1. A.The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day before
  2. B.The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day after
  3. C.The triumph would have been celebrated by the partners a day after
  4. D.The triumph will have been celebrated by the partners tomorrow
11
The Finance Department has ……………a centralized online databank system for all statutory government bodies to …………an eye on their assets and liabilities.
  1. A. presented , stay
  2. B.introduced , keep
  3. C.announce , make
  4. D.created , let
  5. E.proclaimed , hold
12
Assets
  1. A.liabilities
  2. B.responsibilities
  3. C.estates
  4. D.profits
13
Affidavit
  1. A. Affirmation
  2. B.Slander
  3. C.Oath
  4. D.Testimony
14
Hollow
  1. A.Alveolate
  2. B.Cleft
  3. C. Cavernous
  4. D.Solid
15
Cosset 
  1. A.Ignoreb
  2. B.Close
  3. C.Caress
  4. D.Fondle
16
Ogle
  1. A.Leer
  2. B.Gaze
  3. C.Ignore
  4. D.Gawk
17
Intrinsic
  1. A.Elemental
  2. B.Innate
  3. C.Connate
  4. D.Acquired
18
Coalesce
  1. A.Separate
  2. B.Adhere
  3. C.Cleave
  4. D.Amalgamate
19
Loiter
  1. A.lag 
  2. B.Hasten
  3. C.Amble
  4. D.Loii
20
The protests were......... at ......... awareness among the elite and the educated.
  1. A.held, generating
  2. B.aimed, creating
  3. C.targeted, awakening
  4. D.focused, building
  5. E.concentrated, producing
21
Deep-seated
  1. A.Chronic
  2. B.Temporary
  3. C.inbred
  4. D.Subconscious
22
Vibrant
  1. A.Drab
  2. B.Gaudy
  3. C.Jazzy
  4. D.Vivid
23
To scowl 
  1. A.To glower
  2. B.To smirk
  3. C.To Grimace
  4. D.To grin
24
I used (A)/ a pair of black trousers (B) / for a week (C)/ No error (D)
  1. A.A
  2. B.B
  3. C.C
  4. D.D
25
Atheist
  1. A.Skeptic
  2. B.Pagan
  3. C.Disciple
  4. D.Agnostic

Quantitative Aptitude

1
The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?
  1. A.51:52
  2. B.52:53
  3. C.51:53
  4. D.52:55
2
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
  1. A.√49
  2. B.0.125
  3. C.√2
  4. D.22/7
3
356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
  1. A.35600  
  2. B.34500
  3. C.9630
  4. D.93600
4
Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4
  1. A.3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
  2. B.7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
  3. C.3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
  4. D.5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4
5
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
  1. A.36
  2. B.38
  3. C.310
  4. D.96
     
6
If 34X-2 = 729, then find the value of X.
  1. A.4     
  2. B.3
  3. C.2 
  4. D.5
7
Convert 0.6 into fraction ?
  1. A.3/5
  2. B.2/3
  3. C.4/5
8
The no. plate of a bus had peculiarity. The bus number was a perfect square. It was also a perfect square when the plate numbers were reversed. The bus company had only five hundred buses numbered from 1 to 500. What was the number ?
  1. A.169  
  2. B.36
  3. C.196 
  4. D.Can not say
9
If a and b are positive integers, such that ab = 125, then (a-b)a+b-4 = ?
  1. A.16   
  2. B.25
  3. C.28  
  4. D.30
10
If x*y = x2 + y2 – xy, then value of 9*11 is
  1. A.93     
  2. B.103
  3. C.60.5
  4. D.121
11
Which is greater ?
  1. A.15/16
  2. B.17/18
  3. C.Equal
  4. D.Cannot compare
12
If sum of two numbers is 42 and their product is 437, then find their difference.
  1. A.3 
  2. B.4
  3. C.5    
  4. D.7
13
Write the 44000 in Roman numerals
  1. A.XLI 
  2. B.XLVI
  3. C.XLIV 
  4. D.XLVIC
14
Convert 0.0909… into fraction ?
  1. A.1/11
  2. B.9/11
  3. C.1/9
  4. D.9/10
15
What is (98 times 102) ?
  1. A.9996
  2. B.10000
  3. C.10096
  4. D.10196
16
Which is smaller ?
  1. A.9/11
  2. B.7/9
  3. C.Equal
  4. D.Cannot compare
17
Convert 0.5777… into fraction ?
  1. A.26/45
  2. B.52/90
  3. C.13/22
  4. D.5/9
18
Convert 0.81 into fraction ?
  1. A.81/100
  2. B.9/10
  3. C.8/9
  4. D.9/11
19
(63)2 – (12)2 =?
  1. A.3528 
  2. B.3852
  3. C.3582  
  4. D.3825
20
Which is greater ?
  1. A.13/17
  2. B.11/14
  3. C.Equal
  4. D.Cannot compare
21
16.928 + 24.7582  5.015 =?
  1. A.20   
  2. B.24
  3. C.22
  4. D.26
22
Convert 0.75 into fraction ?
  1. A.3/4
  2. B.2/3
  3. C.4/5
  4. D.5/8
23
Which is greater ?
  1. A.11/13
  2. B.12/15
  3. C.Equal
  4. D.Cannot compare
24
Two numbers are co-prime if their HCF is ?
  1. A.0
  2. B.1
  3. C.Same
  4. D.Prime
25
Product of all factors of 10 is ?
  1. A.
    10
  2. B.100
  3. C.1000
  4. D.10000

Professional Knowledge

1
Marketing offers to  a market :
  1. A.Products
  2. B.Services
  3. C.Information
  4. D.All of the above         
2
Marketing concept focuses on :
  1. A.Production
  2. B.Customer needs
  3. C.Environment
  4. D.Product         
3
The Traditional Marketing Style Involves :
  1. A.Tele Marketing
  2. B.Digital Marketing
  3. C.Indirect Marketing
  4. D.Direct Marketing       
4
A true marketing requires :
  1. A.command and other mindsets
  2. B.

     

    control mindset
  3. C.Passive mindset
  4. D.Active mindset           
5
For effective marketing, the salesman should have which of these qualities :
  1. A.Creativity
  2. B.Team spirit
  3. C.Motivation
  4. D.Effective communication skills
6
Market Research is needed for :     
  1. A.Checking the market area & deciding right time to sell   
  2. B.checking the right product to be sold
  3. C.Making proper marketing decisions
  4. D.All of these          
7
Motivation means :   
  1. A.inspiring employees to perform better
  2. B.better communication skills
  3. C.Sales Coaching
  4. D.Market Research   
8
Meaning of Target market is :
  1. A.Entire country
  2. B.Entire city          
  3. C.Entire globe
  4. D.That which consist of customers who need the identified product    
9
Which company used the slogan “ The Complete Man” ?
  1. A.DCM                                           
  2. B.GRASIM
  3. C.RAYMONDS                             
  4. D.VIMAL           
10
Information about developments in the marketing enviroment that managers use to prepare and making markting plans :
  1. A.Marketing Information
  2. B.Descision support System
  3. C.Database Marketing
  4. D.None of these            
11
Marketing the several different products under the same brand name :
  1. A.Family Brand
  2. B.Private Brand
  3. C.co-branding
  4. D.None of these
12
A range of techniques used to engage the purchaser Such as discounting coupons, guarantees free gifts, vouchers, demonstrations bonus commission and sponsorship are known as :
  1. A.sponsorship
  2. B.Advertising
  3. C.Personal Selling
  4. D.Sales promotion
13
When a company enters a new product category for which its current brand names are not appropriate, it will likely follow which of the following brand stratagies :                      
  1. A.Product extensions
  2. B.Line extensions
  3. C.Brand extensions
  4. D.New brands          
14
It is the process of evaluating each market segments attractiveness and selecting one or more segments to enter :
  1. A.Mass Marketing
  2. B.Marketing Segmantation
  3. C.Market Targeting
  4. D.Market Positioning   
15
Which of the following stages of the product life cycle focuses on expanding market and creating product awareness and trail :     
  1. A.Decline Stage
  2. B.Introduction Stage
  3. C.Growth Stage
  4. D.Maturity Stage      
16
If an advertiser wants flexibility, timeliness, good local market coverage, broad acceptability, and high believabilty, the advertiser Will probably choose which of the following mass media types :                  
  1. A.Newspapers      
  2. B.Television
  3. C.Direct mail
  4. D.Radio      
17
Relationship Marketing Means :
  1. A.Improve profitability 
  2. B.Encourage utilization of products over the life span of the customer
  3. C.Increase sales of new products
  4. D.Developing strategic partnership with valued customers                 
18
The selection of appropriate media is based upon :
  1. A.Media habits of target consumers
  2. B.Nature and cost of the product
  3. C.The type of message
  4. D.All of the above         
19
What are the advantages of radio advertising ?
(1) Relatively low cost
(2) High audience selectivity
(3) Good local acceptance
(4) High geographic selectivity
(5) High democratic selectivity
  1. A.1 & 5
  2. B.1, 4 & 5
  3. C.All of the above
  4. D.None of these            
20
What is meant by the term ‘above the line' marketing ?                                 
  1. A.The use or point  of sale materials such as cutouts of artists in record stores              
  2. B.A marketing term referring to promotional expenditure using independent media channels, such as television and radio    
  3. C.The accounting profit before profit and tax are deducted 
  4. D.Using various ways to promote fast moving consumer goods by changing there appearance or contents          
21
What is the meaning of advertising ?
  1. A.various ways of communicating the quality of products to potential consumers
  2. B.The placing of advertisements in newspapers and magazines
  3. C.Through the use of various media channels, the firm tries to inform potential customers of its products
  4. D.Selling products to people
22
Which of the following is not role of wholesalers ?     
  1. A.Breaking bulk
  2. B.Sharing the risk of new products with the manufacturer
  3. C.servicing the needs of small customers
  4. D.selling directly to consumers           
23
In the mix marketing what is the meaning of “place” ?    
  1. A.The process of getting products to the places where customers can
    buy them
  2. B.The building in of realibility to a product
  3. C.Launching a new product that extends the product range
  4. D.None of these        
24
A product me cycle :                                 
  1. A.shows how a products sales of profits, depending on the units used, may rise and fall over its life                
  2. B.Forecasts how long a product will sell for and make a profit
  3. C.Is divided into three stages
  4. D.Shows how profitable a product will be                  
25
Generic brands are :   
  1. A.unbranded
  2. B.branded
  3. C.Expensive
  4. D.None of these