IBPS RRB XV 2026: Original Mock Test Questions with Explanations

Question 1 (Approximation): What approximate value should come in place of the question mark ($?$)?
(24.99% of 399.98) + (14.98% of 179.95) - 12.04 = ?

Step-by-Step Solution:

• Round to nearest integers:
  • $24.99% approx 25% = rac{1}{4}$ of $400 = 100$.
  • $14.98% approx 15% = rac{15}{100} imes 180 = 1.5 imes 18 = 27$.
  • $12.04 approx 12$.
• Evaluate: $100 + 27 - 12 = 127 - 12 = 115$.

Answer: 115.

Question 2 (Quadratic Equation Comparison): Determine the relationship between $x$ and $y$:
I. $x^2 - 11x + 30 = 0$
II. $y^2 - 13y + 42 = 0$

Step-by-Step Solution:

• Equation I: Factors of $+30$ that add up to $-11$ are $-5$ and $-6$.
  $implies (x - 5)(x - 6) = 0 implies mathbf{x = +5, +6}$.
• Equation II: Factors of $+42$ that add up to $-13$ are $-6$ and $-7$.
  $implies (y - 6)(y - 7) = 0 implies mathbf{y = +6, +7}$.
• Comparing values:
  • When $x = 5$: $5 < 6$ and $5 < 7$ ($x < y$).
  • When $x = 6$: $6 = 6$ ($x = y$) and $6 < 7$ ($x < y$).
• In all cases, $x$ is less than or equal to $y$.

Answer: $x le y$.

Question 3 (Coded Inequality):
Statements: $P ge Q > R = S ge T < U$
Conclusions:
I. $P > S$
II. $Q ge T$
Which conclusion(s) is/are logically true?

Explanation:

• Conclusion I ($P > S$): From the chain $P ge Q > R = S$, the presence of the strict inequality ($>$) between $Q$ and $R$ guarantees that $P > S$ is unconditionally TRUE.
• Conclusion II ($Q ge T$): From the chain $Q > R = S ge T$, we have $Q > T$ (strict inequality), NOT $Q ge T$. Therefore, Conclusion II is FALSE.

Answer: Only Conclusion I is true.

Question 4 (Rural Banking): What is the statutory Priority Sector Lending (PSL) target mandated by the Reserve Bank of India for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)?
(A) 40% of ANBC
(B) 50% of ANBC
(C) 75% of ANBC
(D) 60% of ANBC

Explanation: Under RBI guidelines, Regional Rural Banks have a statutory Priority Sector Lending target of 75% of their Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) or Credit Equivalent of Off-Balance Sheet Exposure (CEOBE), whichever is higher, reflecting their core mission of rural credit delivery.

Answer: (C) 75% of ANBC.