IBPS PO 2014 — solved question paper

Q1. Which ministry launched the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin)?

1. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
3. Ministry of Rural Development
4. Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

Answer: Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) launched 2 October 2014 is administered by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (now part of Jal Shakti). Aims at rural open-defecation-free India.

Q2. __________ the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in April 2014.

1. Equitas Bank
2. Bandhan Bank
3. Ashirvad Bank
4. Aarohan Bank

Answer: Bandhan Bank

Bandhan Bank received the banking licence from the Reserve Bank of India in April 2014. The other options do not match this RBI licensing event. Hence, Bandhan Bank is correct.

Q3. Commercial operations at Benghazi port ended in 2014 when armed groups took control of the city. Benghazi port is situated in which country?

1. Yemen
2. Libya
3. Canada
4. Pakistan

Answer: Libya

Benghazi is a major port city in Libya. The question refers to Benghazi port, which is located in Libya. Therefore, Libya is the correct answer.