IBPS Reasoning Ability (IBPS (PO/Clerk) — Reasoning Ability Practice) — Free Online Mock Test

IBPS Reasoning — puzzles & seating arrangement, syllogism, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, inequality and series. 35 Q · +1/-0.25 · 50 no-repeat tests. · Official language: English & Hindi.

Intermediate India Government & Civil Service 35 questions 21 min 50 distinct variants
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IBPS Reasoning Ability exam at a glance

35
Questions
21
Minutes total
1
Section
50
Variants

IBPS Reasoning Ability section breakdown

The IBPS Reasoning Ability mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.

IBPS Reasoning Ability scoring & marking scheme

+1
Per correct answer
-0.25
Per wrong answer
0
Per blank / skipped
0–35
Scaled score range

Strategy: IBPS Reasoning Ability penalises wrong answers (-0.25 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.

Scale: IBPS Reasoning Ability (out of 35).

How IBPS Reasoning Ability is conducted

IBPS Reasoning Ability time strategy

With 35 questions in 21 minutes, you have about 36 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:

Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.

IBPS Reasoning Ability topics covered

Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of IBPS Reasoning Ability, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):

IBPS Reasoning Ability (35 Q)

Sample IBPS Reasoning Ability questions

A preview of real practice questions from the Wrexa Edge IBPS Reasoning Ability bank — the same style, phrasing and difficulty you'll face on test day. Full solutions unlock free inside the mock.

IBPS Reasoning Ability (35 Q) · Reasoning — Number Series (arithmetic)
Q1. Find the missing term: 10, 14, 18, 22, ___
Why: Common difference is 4.
IBPS Reasoning Ability (35 Q) · Reasoning — Number Series (squares)
Q2. Complete the pattern: 4², 5², 6², ?
Why: Squares of consecutive integers.
IBPS Reasoning Ability (35 Q) · Reasoning — Classification (odd one out)
Q3. Identify the item that does not belong with the others:
Why: All others are flowers.
IBPS Reasoning Ability (35 Q) · Reasoning — Classification (odd one out)
Q4. Three of the four are similar in nature. Pick the exception:
Why: All others are fruits.
IBPS Reasoning Ability (35 Q) · Reasoning — Classification (odd one out)
Q5. Which option is different from the rest?
Why: All others are mammals; eagle is a bird.
IBPS Reasoning Ability (35 Q) · Reasoning — Syllogism (transitive)
Q6. Given: All A are B, and all B are C. Which conclusion follows?
Why: Transitivity of "all".

These are a handful of the 1750 unique IBPS Reasoning Ability questions across all 50 Wrexa Edge variants — start a free mock to attempt the full set with instant scoring.

IBPS Reasoning Ability difficulty calibration

Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.

IBPS Reasoning — puzzles & seating arrangement, syllogism, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, inequality and series. 35 Q · +1/-0.25 · 50 no-repeat tests. · Official language: English & Hindi.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the IBPS Reasoning Ability exam pattern?
IBPS (PO/Clerk) — Reasoning Ability Practice contains 35 questions across 1 section: IBPS Reasoning Ability (35 Q). Total duration is 21 minutes (about 36 seconds per question).
Does IBPS Reasoning Ability have negative marking?
Yes — IBPS Reasoning Ability carries negative marking of -0.25 per wrong answer and 1 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
How is IBPS Reasoning Ability scored?
Scaled score range: 0 to 35. IBPS Reasoning Ability (out of 35).
How can I practise IBPS Reasoning Ability online for free?
Wrexa Edge offers free full-length IBPS Reasoning Ability mock tests with instant scoring, detailed explanations, and 50 distinct variants. Sign up for free at Wrexa Edge and start practising in under a minute — no card required.
What is the difficulty level of IBPS Reasoning Ability?
IBPS Reasoning Ability is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. IBPS Reasoning — puzzles & seating arrangement, syllogism, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, inequality and series. 35 Q · +1/-0.25 · 50 no-repeat tests. · Official language: English & Hindi.
How long is the IBPS Reasoning Ability exam?
IBPS Reasoning Ability runs for 21 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
What topics are covered in IBPS Reasoning Ability?
IBPS Reasoning Ability is split into: IBPS Reasoning Ability (35 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. IBPS Reasoning — puzzles & seating arrangement, syllogism, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, inequality and series. 35 Q · +1/-0.25 · 50 no-repeat tests. · Official language: English & Hindi.
What tools or aids are allowed during IBPS Reasoning Ability?
No special tools are required.
Is the IBPS Reasoning Ability test adaptive?
No — IBPS Reasoning Ability is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
How many IBPS Reasoning Ability mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct IBPS Reasoning Ability variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options. That's 1750 unique practice questions you can attempt, all in the real test-day interface, free to start.

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