Question of the Day No. 27

The average weight of 7 persons in a office is 45 kg. If One person whose weight is 54 kg. retired and another person whose weight is 68 kg replaced him. Find the new Average Weight ?

a) 45    b) 47  c) 43    d) 44    e) 46

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Question of the Day No. 26

Find the Difference between Compound Interest and Simple Interest of Principal Rs. 15000 at the rate of 6% per annum for 3 Years ?

a) 168.12    b) 165.24   c) 168.14    d) 166.42    e) None of these

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Question of the Day No. 25

A can do a certain job in 14 days. B is 40% more efficient than A. In how many days does B alone take to do the same job ?

a) 13      b) 12     c) 11      d) 10     e) 9

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Question of the Day No. 24

A town has provision of food for 110 people for 50 days. After 15 days 20 men left the town. How long will the food for the remaining men ?

a) 50    b) 45    c) 42    d) 53    e) 55

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Question of the Day No. 23

A single discount equivalent to successive discounts of 20%, 10% and 5% is ?

a) 35%    b) 33%    c) 31.6%    d) 36.1%    e) 25%

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Question of the Day No. 22

A pyramid stand on a triangular base with sides of 12, 5, 13 meters. Height of pyramid is 10 meters. Find the Volume of pyramid ?

a) 100   b) 107   c) 120   d) 130   e) 110

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Question of the Day No. 21

a) 30     b) 27     c) 25     d) 28     e) 31

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Question of the Day No. 20

A and B are Partners in a business. A invests 2/5 of the total capital for 12 months and A received profit Double from B. Find what period B has worked ?

a) 8 months    b) 4 months   c) 18 months 

d) 12 month   e) 16 months

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Question of the Day No. 19

A Sum was put a compound Interest amounted to Rs. 650 after 3rd years and Amounted to 676 after 6th years. Find the Principle ?

a) 615      b) 632      c) 628     d) 630     e) 625
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Question of the Day No. 18

A Train 'A' is running at the speed of 50 km/h from Delhi to Ranchi. The other train 'B' running at the speed of 38 km/h from Ranchi to Delhi at Same time. When they both meet it is found the train 'A' covered 78 kms more than train 'B'. Find the Distance between Delhi and Ranchi.

a) 564     b) 702     c) 585     d) 572     e) 608 

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Question of the Day No. 17

A person goes to his office with the speed of 60 Km/h and he is late by 10 minutes, if he go with the speed of 50 km/h he is still late by 18 minutes. What is his correct time to reach the office ?

a) 35 mins    b) 30 mins    c) 38 mins   d) 34 mins   e) 28 mins 

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Question of the Day No. 16

What is ratio of Compound Interest and Simple Interest on a Certain Sum for 2 Years on 5% per annum ?

a) 41:40   b) 43:42   c) 40:39   d) 42:41   e) 45:44 

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Question of the Day No. 15 (19th Jan 2014)

Find the number of Squares in the Given chart

 
a)  25      b) 28     c) 30    d) 32    e) 23 

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Question No. 14 (18th Jan 2014)

Find the number of Rectangles in the Given Chart

 

 a) 11     b) 13     c) 16    d) 18    e) 20 

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Question of the Day No. 13

If the cost price of 12 pens is equal to the selling price of 8 pens, Find the gain % ?

a) 25%    b) 10%    c) 45%    d) 50%    e) 48%

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Question of the Day No. 12

Find single discount equivalent to successive discounts of 20% & 10%

a) 27%      b) 30%     c) 10%    d) 15%    e) 28% 

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Question of the Day No. 11

The Average of Six consecutive Numbers is 29.5. Find the Sum of 2nd and 6th Number.

a) 60    b) 61    c) 59    d) 62    e) 58

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Question of the Day No. 10

In measuring the sides of a rectangle, one side is taken 8% in excess, and the side is taken 5% less. Find the percentage of change in Area.

a) 2.6%     b) 13%     c) 3%     d) 2.75%     e) 9%

 
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Question of the Day No. 9

If 3A = 8B = 12C. Find the ratio of A : B : C ?

a) 3:8:12 b) 12:8:3 c) 1:2:3 d) 8:3:2 e) 2:3:8

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Question of the Day No. 8

The product of two consecutive even numbers is 2808. Find the sum of those numbers.

a) 108   b) 106   c) 104   d) 112   e) 102

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Question of Day No. 7 (11th January 2014)

Find the Square root (.1)   (i.e. √.1)

 a) .01     b) .001     c) .31     d) .42     e) .24

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News Headlines

1. Arvind Kejriwal (Chief Minister of Delhi) publically announced the Helpline for Anti corruption as he promised to Delhi Citizens on oath day ceremony.
2. The Helpline Number is 011-27357169. (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
3. Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa were defeated in the women’s doubles third round by Ye Na Jang and So Young Kim of Korea in Korea Open Super Series badminton tournament
4. Mahesh Rawat hits unbeaten century from the Railways side in Ranji Trophy Quaterfinals
5. Petroleum Minister M. Veerappa Moily said the decision of disinvestment of Indian Oil Corporation is deffered by EGoM (Empowered Group of Ministers) headed by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram
6. Allahabad High Court issued Notice to AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) and ECI (Election Commission of India) on a petition filed by Naitik Party over Election Symbol of “Broom”
7. As per the Naitik Party the broom symbol is allotted to them 2012 assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh.
8. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said the Income Tax authorities to withdraw tax benefits of four cricket Associations, Saurashtra Cricket Association, Baroda Cricket Association, Kerala Cricket Association and Maharashtra Cricket Association as they are engaging in commercial activities. This is not legal as per the amended provisions of Sec 2(15) of the Income Tax Act.
9. Rs. 1 crore as aid has been given by Uttar Pradesh government to Madhuri Dixit starrer Dedh Ishqiya and Saif Ali Khan’s Bullet Raja in a bid to attract film producers to make their movies in the state.
10. State Legislative Council Summon to former Army Chief V. K. Singh through Haryana Police for appearance before it on 22 January 2014. The council is seeking reply about the payment of cash to ministers in Jammu & Kashmir case.
11. Former Chief Minister of Karnataka B S Yeddyurappa formally rejoined the BJP. Yeddyurappa quit the BJP in December 2012 when he was forced to resign as chief minister because of corruption charges on him.

Verbal Reasoning Question 1

Find which option Follows with respect to the Statements

Statements :
All Reds are Blue
Some Blues are Yellow

Conclusion
1. All Yellows are Blues
2. Some Yellow are Blues
3. All Reds are Blues
4. Some Blues are Reds

a) 1 & 3    b) 2 & 4    c) Only 4    d)  either 1 or 2    e) 3 & 4 

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Question 5. (9th January 2014)

P & Q are participating in a race of 900 mtrs. Ratio of their speeds is 8 : 9. If P has a start of 260 mtrs. Find how many meters Q is behind from P at the end Point.

a)  160    b) 180    c) 190    d)  175    e) 155

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PUNJAB GK

         1.       Which word has been used in the Rig-Veda Period?Ans-Sapt sandhu

2.       When was punjab merged into the british territory?Ans- 1849

3.       Which was the pass, through which most of foreign invaders inflitrated into punjab?-Khaiber pass

4.       How many zones in Punjab divided into geographically?Ans-Three

5.       Who and when was the compliation of the “Adi Granth” done?- By guru Arjan Dev in 1604 AD.

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Question 4. (8th January 2014)

In the tank Out of 50 Liter Milk, a person withdraws 5 liter Milk and add same quantity of water in it. If he does same for twice more time. Find how much milk left after that in the Tank.

a) 40.35 Ltrs.    b) 36.45 Ltrs.     c) 38.65 Ltrs.    d) 38.50 Ltrs.     e) 41.25 Ltrs.

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GK for Punjab Co-operative Bank Clerical Exam (Part – 1)

1. World Kabbadi Cup held from December 1 to 14, 2013 in Various Cities of Punjab
2. This is 4^th International Circle Kabbadi World Cup. First World cup held in 2010.
3. Style of the Kabbadi Match is Circle Style.
4. 11 Nations Participated in this World Cup in Men’s Tournament and 8 Nations Participated in Women’s Tournament.
5. Opening Ceremony of World cup held in Multipurpose Sports Stadium, Bhatinda.
6. Closing  Ceremony of World cup held in Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana.
7. Chief Minister of Pakistani Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif was the chief guest for the Closing ceremony
8. India Won both Men’s and Women’s Titles. In men’s title India beat Pakistan and women’s India beat New Zealand.
9. Iran is only country who is in the world cup but didn’t play any match.
10. Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala are declared Smoke Free Disricts By Punjab Government.
11. Punjab Cultural Promotion Council (PCPC) organising 6th Punjab Multicultural Festival, India to Celebrate 'Decade Celebrations of Punjab International Folk Festivals', from 11 to 20 November 2013.
12. Sex Ratio on Punjab is 893 Females per 1000 Males. (Census 2011)
13. Population of Punjab 3,60,04,423. Sikhs - 63.60%, Hindus - 34.00%, Muslims - 2%, Christians - 1.20%, Jains - 0.16%
14. Literacy Rate in Punjab is 76.7%
15. Full form of PEPSU : Patiala and East Punjab States Union. PEPSU was a state of India for 1948 to 1956. Which has eight East Punjab princely states Patiala, Jind, Nabha, Kapurthala, Faridkot, Kalsia, Malerkotia and Nalagarh.  Maharaja Yadavinder Singh of Patiala volunteered to work for the formation of a PEPSU. After that It Merges into Punjab
16. McMahon Line is Boundary Line between India and China. The Line Named after Sir Henry McMahon.
17. Radcliffe Line is Boundary Line between India and Pakistan upon the Partition of India. The Line Name after Sir Cyril Radcliffe.
18. Durand Line is Boundary Line between Pakistan and Afganistan. The Line Name after Sir Moretimer Durand.

News in Headlines (07th January 2014)

1.  India test-fired its indigenously developed Prithvi-II missile, which is capable of carrying 500 kg to 1,000 kg of warheads and has a strike range of 350 km, from Chandipur near.
· This is surface to surface missile
· DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organisation)
 

2. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) will carry out an "entrustment audit" of the three power distribution companies in Delhi for the entire period since 2002 when they signed their contracts.
 

3. Jainism is the only religion which is not in minority in India.
 

4. Himachal High Court Banned Fast Food in Plastic Packing in the state.
 

5. Latvia is the new member of Euro Zone States which uses the Euro as its currency.
 

6. The Prime Minister of Japan “Shinzo Abe” will be the Guest of Honor on Republic Day 2014.
 

7. India & Maldives agreed to Jointly Patrol and Conduct surveillance to Strengthen security in Indian Ocean Region.
 

8. Animal rights body PETA-India named “Shashi Throor” as person of the year for taking steps for animal protection.
 

9. Shashi Throor is Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development. 

10. New Head of Maharashtra Women Commission is “Sushiben Shah”

Question 3. (7th January 2014) 

In a mixture of 120 Liters of Water and Milk which contains 20% Water. What Quantity of Water should be added to make 40% Water in the mixture.

a)  60    b)  35    c)  40    d)  45    e)  None of these

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Today News in Headines

1.      Ashraf Jehan, former additional judge at the High Court in Sind, made history. she took oath in Karachi as First Female Judge in the History of Pakistan for Pakistan’s National Sharia Court.

·         Chief Justice of Shariat court of Pakistan is Agha Rafiq Ahmed.

·         Prime Minister of Pakistan is Nawaz Shariff & President is Manmoon Hussain

2.      The coldest place in Punjab (India) Adampur in with a low of 0.8 degrees Celsius.

3.      Justice A.K. Ganguly (Former Supreme Court Judge) resigned from West Bengal Human rights Commission. (WVGRC)

·         A Committee found guilty of sexually harassing a lawyer who interned for him

·         Governor of West Bengal MK Narayanan

4.      Sunday on 5^th January 2014, ISRO launched GSAT-14 communication satellite launch by GSLV-D5 rocket powered by the indigenous cryogenic engine.

·         GSAT-14 carries 12 transponders for communication and broadcasting uses and is the first domestic satellite to be successfully placed in orbit

·         Launched from Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

·         GSAT-14 expected to replace GSAT-3

·         ISRO : Indian Space Research Organisation

·        GSLV-D5 (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk.II) is demonstrated the much needed indigenously built cryogenic engine for the first time on the medium-lift rocket,

5.      The India's biggest aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya is acquired from Russia has finally arrived in the Arabian Sea.

6.      Cost of the ship is $2.3 billion .

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Question2. (6th January 2014) : One leaf from a book torn off having page nos. 1 to 51. Sum of remaining page numbers is 1313. Which page number was torn off from the book ?

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MOST USEFUL BANKING QUESTIONS FOR IBPS INTERVIEW AND WRITTEN

1.       How can we define a bank?

A bank can be defined as a financial institution which accepts deposits from the public and gives loans.

2.       How many nationalized banks there in India? How many PSU banks are there in India?

No. of Nationalized Banks: 19

No. of PSU (Public Sector Undertaking) Banks: 27

3.       What are Nationalized Banks?

Nationalized banks are the banks which were nationalized by government of India in two phases:

1969: Total 14 banks were nationalized

1980: Total 6 banks were nationalized

That makes a total of 20 nationalized banks but later in 1993 New Bank of India was acquired by Punjab National Bank. Therefore there are 19 banks which were in private hands earlier but later nationalized. SBI and its five associate banks are not called nationalized banks. Neither is IDBI called a nationalized bank.

4.       What is nationalization?

Nationalization is the process in which the assets of private entity are transferred into government hands. This process can usually be by one of the following ways: Confiscation and Expropriation explained as:

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IBPS Common Interview Preparation Part - 2

Let us discuss a variety of questions that can be asked in the interview.

What should we ask you?

This question should be asked without making out anything humorous about it. Which means it should not be taken as a funny question, rather should be answered with the same confident smile which you have to anyway maintain throughout the interview.

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IBPS Common Interview Preparation Part - 1

Now that you have cleared your written, you should put all your efforts in the preparation for the interview. The personal interview should not be taken lightly as it can be the deciding factor in your selection or allotment of the bank. Some general misconceptions that usually de-motivate candidates are:

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