IBPS PO 2006 — solved question paper

Q1. In which of the following years did the RBI introduce the Banking Correspondent Model to enhance financial inclusion?

1. 2002
2. 2006
3. 1995
4. 2000

Answer: 2006

The Banking Correspondent Model was introduced by RBI in 2006 to improve access to banking services in underserved areas. It became an important financial inclusion initiative.

Q2. It was Sunday on January 1, 2006. What was the day of the week on January 1, 2010?

1. Sunday
2. Saturday
3. Friday
4. Wednesday

Answer: Friday

From Jan 1, 2006 to Jan 1, 2010, the odd days are: 2006 = 1, 2007 = 1, 2008 = 2 (leap year), 2009 = 1. Total odd days = 5, which means 5 days after Sunday, i.e. Friday.

Q3. What was the day of the week on 28th May, 2006?

1. Thursday
2. Friday
3. Saturday
4. Sunday

Answer: Sunday

From 1 January 2006 to 28 May 2006, count the days elapsed: Jan 31, Feb 28, Mar 31, Apr 30, May 27 = 147 days. Since 147 is divisible by 7, the weekday remains the same as 1 January 2006, which was Sunday.

Q4. The last Sunday of March 2006 fell on which date? Statements: I. The first Sunday of that month fell on the 5th. II. The last day of that month was Friday.

1. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
2. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
3. Either I or II is sufficient
4. Neither I nor II is sufficient

Answer: Either I or II is sufficient

If the first Sunday was on 5th March, then the Sundays were 5, 12, 19, and 26, so the last Sunday was 26th. If the last day was Friday, then 31st March was Friday, so the last Sunday was 26th. Hence either statement alone is sufficient.