These 60 MCQ questions are selected from the most important topics in IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, SBI PO, SBI Clerk and RBI Grade B examinations 2026. Sections include Banking Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and Reasoning Ability. Click Show Answer to see detailed explanations. For unlimited daily MCQ practice, visit Vooo AI Education.

🏦 Banking Awareness (Q1–Q20)
1IBPS stands for:
A. Indian Banking Personnel Selection
B. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
C. Indian Bureau of Personnel Services
D. Institute of Banking and Personnel Services
Answer: B — Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
IBPS conducts examinations for recruitment to various posts in public sector banks across India.
2The Reserve Bank of India was established in:
A. 1935
B. 1947
C. 1950
D. 1969
Answer: A — 1935
The Reserve Bank of India was established on 1 April 1935 under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
3Which is the largest public sector bank in India?
A. State Bank of India
B. Punjab National Bank
C. Bank of Baroda
D. Canara Bank
Answer: A — State Bank of India
SBI is the largest public sector bank in India by assets, deposits, branches, customers and employees.
4CRR stands for:
A. Credit Reserve Ratio
B. Cash Reserve Ratio
C. Central Reserve Rate
D. Currency Reserve Ratio
Answer: B — Cash Reserve Ratio
CRR is the percentage of a bank's total deposits that must be kept with the RBI as cash reserves. It is a monetary policy tool.
5SLR stands for:
A. Statutory Liquidity Ratio
B. Standard Liquidity Rate
C. State Lending Ratio
D. Statutory Lending Rate
Answer: A — Statutory Liquidity Ratio
SLR is the minimum percentage of deposits that banks must maintain in the form of gold, cash or government securities.
6The repo rate is the rate at which:
A. Banks lend to customers
B. RBI lends to commercial banks
C. Banks lend to each other
D. Government borrows from RBI
Answer: B — RBI lends to commercial banks
The Repo Rate is the interest rate at which RBI lends money to commercial banks in exchange for government securities. Lowering repo rate reduces borrowing costs.
7NEFT stands for:
A. National Electronic Finance Transfer
B. National Electronic Funds Transfer
C. National Efficient Funds Transfer
D. Net Electronic Funds Transfer
Answer: B — National Electronic Funds Transfer
NEFT is a payment system operated by RBI that allows individuals and institutions to transfer funds between banks. It operates 24×7.
8Which bank was nationalised first in India?
A. Bank of India
B. Punjab National Bank
C. 14 banks nationalised together in 1969
D. State Bank of India
Answer: C — 14 banks nationalised together in 1969
In 1969, PM Indira Gandhi nationalised 14 major commercial banks. In 1980, 6 more banks were nationalised. SBI was formed in 1955 from Imperial Bank.
9UPI stands for:
A. Unified Payment Interface
B. Unified Payments Interface
C. Universal Payment Interface
D. United Payment Interface
Answer: B — Unified Payments Interface
UPI is a real-time payment system developed by NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) that allows instant money transfers through mobile phones.
10NPCI stands for:
A. National Payment Corporation of India
B. National Payments Corporation of India
C. National Banking Corporation of India
D. Net Payments Corporation of India
Answer: B — National Payments Corporation of India
NPCI operates retail payments and settlement systems in India. It launched UPI, RuPay cards, IMPS and other payment systems.
11The headquarters of SEBI is in:
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Bengaluru
D. Chennai
Answer: B — Mumbai
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is headquartered in Mumbai. It regulates the Indian capital market and protects investor interests.
12IMPS allows fund transfer:
A. Only during business hours
B. On weekdays only
C. 24 hours, 365 days
D. Only on weekends
Answer: C — 24 hours, 365 days
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) is available 24×7, 365 days including holidays. It enables instant interbank electronic fund transfer through mobile phones.
13Which is India's first indigenous credit card?
A. RuPay
B. Visa
C. Mastercard
D. American Express
Answer: A — RuPay
RuPay is India's own domestic card payment network, launched by NPCI in 2012. The name comes from combining "Rupee" and "Payment".
14The full form of ATM is:
A. Any Time Machine
B. Automated Teller Machine
C. Automatic Transfer Machine
D. Automated Transaction Machine
Answer: B — Automated Teller Machine
ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine. The first ATM in India was installed by HSBC in Mumbai in 1987.
15KYC in banking stands for:
A. Keep Your Customer
B. Know Your Customer
C. Key Your Customer
D. Know Your Credit
Answer: B — Know Your Customer
KYC is a mandatory process for banks to verify the identity of customers before opening accounts. It helps prevent fraud and money laundering.

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🔢 Quantitative Aptitude (Q16–Q30)
16What is the compound interest on ₹10000 at 10% per annum for 2 years?
A. ₹1900
B. ₹2000
C. ₹2100
D. ₹2200
Answer: C — ₹2100
CI = P[(1+r/100)ⁿ - 1] = 10000[(1.1)² - 1] = 10000[1.21 - 1] = 10000 × 0.21 = ₹2100.
17A man's salary is ₹25000. He spends 60% of it. What does he save?
A. ₹8000
B. ₹9000
C. ₹10000
D. ₹12000
Answer: C — ₹10000
Savings = 40% of ₹25000 = 0.40 × 25000 = ₹10000.
18The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:2. If there are 30 boys, how many girls are there?
A. 15
B. 20
C. 25
D. 18
Answer: B — 20
Boys:Girls = 3:2. If 3 parts = 30 boys, then 1 part = 10. Girls = 2 parts = 20.
19A pipe fills a tank in 6 hours. Another empties it in 12 hours. If both open together, how long to fill the tank?
A. 9 hours
B. 10 hours
C. 12 hours
D. 18 hours
Answer: C — 12 hours
Net filling rate = 1/6 - 1/12 = 2/12 - 1/12 = 1/12. Time = 12 hours.
20The simple interest on ₹8000 at 5% per annum for 3 years is:
A. ₹1000
B. ₹1100
C. ₹1200
D. ₹1400
Answer: C — ₹1200
SI = (P × R × T)/100 = (8000 × 5 × 3)/100 = ₹1200.
21If cost price = ₹400 and selling price = ₹500, what is the profit percentage?
A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 15%
Answer: B — 25%
Profit = 500-400 = ₹100. Profit% = (100/400) × 100 = 25%.
📝 English Language (Q22–Q30)
22Choose the word closest in meaning to "Diligent":
A. Lazy
B. Hardworking
C. Careless
D. Dishonest
Answer: B — Hardworking
"Diligent" means having or showing care and effort in work. Synonyms include hardworking, industrious, and assiduous.
23The bank ______ the loan application yesterday.
A. approve
B. approves
C. approved
D. approving
Answer: C — approved
"Yesterday" indicates past tense. The simple past of "approve" is "approved".
24Identify the error: "The manager along with his team are attending the meeting."
A. manager should be managers
B. are should be is
C. attending should be attended
D. No error
Answer: B — are should be is
When "along with" connects two subjects, the verb agrees with the first subject (manager). Correct: "The manager along with his team is attending the meeting."
25Choose the antonym of "Transparent":
A. Opaque
B. Clear
C. Open
D. Visible
Answer: A — Opaque
"Transparent" means allowing light to pass through so objects behind can be seen clearly. Its antonym is "Opaque" — not allowing light to pass through.

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