Passage: The city library introduced weekend storytelling sessions for children. Attendance was modest in the first month, but by the end of the quarter, parents began requesting additional sessions. The librarian concluded that consistency, rather than novelty, had built the program’s popularity. What can be inferred from the passage?

Regular continuation of the sessions helped increase public interest.

Passage: Arun had planned to submit his application on Friday, but the website crashed that evening. He tried again on Saturday morning, only to discover that the deadline had been extended to Monday because of technical issues. Relieved, he spent the weekend improving his statement of purpose before finally submitting it. Which of the following is the most logical sequence of events?

The website crashed, Arun learned of the extension, he revised his statement, and then he submitted.

Passage: The scientist warned that the new medicine was promising, but the trial involved only a small sample and lasted just six weeks. Newspapers, however, described it as a “breakthrough cure.” Which criticism is most consistent with the scientist’s warning?

The newspapers ignored important limitations of the study.

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IBPS Clerk

IBPS Clerk exam recruits Clerical Cadre staff for participating public sector banks. The role involves front-office banking functions, customer service, cash handling, and data entry. Selected candidates join as Junior Associates / Junior Agricultural Associates at various bank branches.

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IBPS Clerk Prelims to Mains: Mock-Error Revision System

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IBPS Clerk: Which State to Apply For, the Language Rule and Past Scores

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IBPS Clerk Mains 2026: 160 Questions in 125 Minutes, What Changed

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IBPS Clerk Mains Score Needed for a Seat, State-wise (CSA-XV Data)

IBPS’s own CSA-XV figures: the highest and lowest Mains scores (out of 100) allotted in every state and category, how far the reserve list went, and a tool to place your score.

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