Practice IBPS PO 2025 Mains English PYQ – 12 Oct 2025 (35 Questions with Solutions)

In the given question five sentences are given in which one is not coherent with others. Choose the incoherent statement as your answer.

In the given question five sentences are given in which one is not coherent with others. Choose the incoherent statement as your answer.

A paragraph is given below, followed by five alternatives. Select the one that most accurately conveys the same idea and context as the original.

An empty plate is more than a sign of hunger. It reflects inequality, waste, and the failure to make food security a collective priority.

A paragraph is given below, followed by five alternatives. Select the one that most accurately conveys the same idea and context as the original.

Recent studies reveal that exposure to microscopic air pollutants does not merely affect the lungs. These tiny particles penetrate the bloodstream, elevating the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Rearrange the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph.

(A) It helps in storing water for future use.

(B) Rainwater harvesting is a simple conservation method.

(C) This collected water can be used for daily needs.

(D) This method is especially useful in drought-prone areas.

Read the following passage and answer the given questions.

For most Africans, air travel remains a fairytown fantasy— enchanting in theory, but unreachable in practice. Despite the continent's growing population of over 1.4 billion, less than 2% of Africans fly regularly. A mix of protectionist policies, poor infrastructure, and high costs has made air travel a luxury enjoyed by only the elite few.

Intra-African flights are among the most expensive globally. A round-trip ticket between Lagos and Nairobi—two key African cities—can exceed $2000, often more than the cost of flying to Europe. This exorbitant pricing begets from excessive fuel surcharges, airport taxes, and a chronic lack of competition. Many African governments have long banned foreign airlines from operating domestic or inter-country routes. While intended to protect national carriers, this fortress mentality has produced the opposite effect: weak airlines, limited connectivity, and high fares.

This inward-looking approach has had bizarre consequences. It is not uncommon for African passengers to transit through Paris, Istanbul, or Dubai just to reach a neighboring country. The system is illogical and inefficient. While the Yamoussoukro Decision (1999) and its successor, the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), aimed to reform the sector, implementation has been sluggish. Only a handful of countries have put these liberalization policies into action.

The lack of reform causes stagnation. Without open skies, real competition cannot emerge. Without competition, prices remain high. And without affordable air travel, continental trade and integration suffer. In contrast, connectivity facilitates not only the movement of people but the flow of goods, ideas, and economic growth.

African aviation never truly got off the ground. To change this, leaders must prioritize regional cooperation, deregulation, and accessibility over isolation and control. Unless bold reforms are enacted, African skies will remain grounded in fantasy—a fairytown spectacle that benefits the few while excluding the many.

What best expresses the author’s opinion about African aviation?

Read the following passage and answer the given questions.

For most Africans, air travel remains a fairytown fantasy— enchanting in theory, but unreachable in practice. Despite the continent's growing population of over 1.4 billion, less than 2% of Africans fly regularly. A mix of protectionist policies, poor infrastructure, and high costs has made air travel a luxury enjoyed by only the elite few.

Intra-African flights are among the most expensive globally. A round-trip ticket between Lagos and Nairobi—two key African cities—can exceed $2000, often more than the cost of flying to Europe. This exorbitant pricing begets from excessive fuel surcharges, airport taxes, and a chronic lack of competition. Many African governments have long banned foreign airlines from operating domestic or inter-country routes. While intended to protect national carriers, this fortress mentality has produced the opposite effect: weak airlines, limited connectivity, and high fares.

This inward-looking approach has had bizarre consequences. It is not uncommon for African passengers to transit through Paris, Istanbul, or Dubai just to reach a neighboring country. The system is illogical and inefficient. While the Yamoussoukro Decision (1999) and its successor, the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), aimed to reform the sector, implementation has been sluggish. Only a handful of countries have put these liberalization policies into action.

The lack of reform causes stagnation. Without open skies, real competition cannot emerge. Without competition, prices remain high. And without affordable air travel, continental trade and integration suffer. In contrast, connectivity facilitates not only the movement of people but the flow of goods, ideas, and economic growth.

African aviation never truly got off the ground. To change this, leaders must prioritize regional cooperation, deregulation, and accessibility over isolation and control. Unless bold reforms are enacted, African skies will remain grounded in fantasy—a fairytown spectacle that benefits the few while excluding the many.

Which of the following words highlighted in the passage is contextually incorrect?

Read the following passage and answer the given questions.

For most Africans, air travel remains a fairytown fantasy— enchanting in theory, but unreachable in practice. Despite the continent's growing population of over 1.4 billion, less than 2% of Africans fly regularly. A mix of protectionist policies, poor infrastructure, and high costs has made air travel a luxury enjoyed by only the elite few.

Intra-African flights are among the most expensive globally. A round-trip ticket between Lagos and Nairobi—two key African cities—can exceed $2000, often more than the cost of flying to Europe. This exorbitant pricing begets from excessive fuel surcharges, airport taxes, and a chronic lack of competition. Many African governments have long banned foreign airlines from operating domestic or inter-country routes. While intended to protect national carriers, this fortress mentality has produced the opposite effect: weak airlines, limited connectivity, and high fares.

This inward-looking approach has had bizarre consequences. It is not uncommon for African passengers to transit through Paris, Istanbul, or Dubai just to reach a neighboring country. The system is illogical and inefficient. While the Yamoussoukro Decision (1999) and its successor, the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), aimed to reform the sector, implementation has been sluggish. Only a handful of countries have put these liberalization policies into action.

The lack of reform causes stagnation. Without open skies, real competition cannot emerge. Without competition, prices remain high. And without affordable air travel, continental trade and integration suffer. In contrast, connectivity facilitates not only the movement of people but the flow of goods, ideas, and economic growth.

African aviation never truly got off the ground. To change this, leaders must prioritize regional cooperation, deregulation, and accessibility over isolation and control. Unless bold reforms are enacted, African skies will remain grounded in fantasy—a fairytown spectacle that benefits the few while excluding the many.

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

(A) A return flight between Lagos and Nairobi usually costs less than $500. (B) Intra-African flights are often cheaper than flights to Europe. (C) A round-trip ticket between two African cities can exceed $2000.

Read the following passage and answer the given questions.

For most Africans, air travel remains a fairytown fantasy— enchanting in theory, but unreachable in practice. Despite the continent's growing population of over 1.4 billion, less than 2% of Africans fly regularly. A mix of protectionist policies, poor infrastructure, and high costs has made air travel a luxury enjoyed by only the elite few.

Intra-African flights are among the most expensive globally. A round-trip ticket between Lagos and Nairobi—two key African cities—can exceed $2000, often more than the cost of flying to Europe. This exorbitant pricing begets from excessive fuel surcharges, airport taxes, and a chronic lack of competition. Many African governments have long banned foreign airlines from operating domestic or inter-country routes. While intended to protect national carriers, this fortress mentality has produced the opposite effect: weak airlines, limited connectivity, and high fares.

This inward-looking approach has had bizarre consequences. It is not uncommon for African passengers to transit through Paris, Istanbul, or Dubai just to reach a neighboring country. The system is illogical and inefficient. While the Yamoussoukro Decision (1999) and its successor, the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), aimed to reform the sector, implementation has been sluggish. Only a handful of countries have put these liberalization policies into action.

The lack of reform causes stagnation. Without open skies, real competition cannot emerge. Without competition, prices remain high. And without affordable air travel, continental trade and integration suffer. In contrast, connectivity facilitates not only the movement of people but the flow of goods, ideas, and economic growth.

African aviation never truly got off the ground. To change this, leaders must prioritize regional cooperation, deregulation, and accessibility over isolation and control. Unless bold reforms are enacted, African skies will remain grounded in fantasy—a fairytown spectacle that benefits the few while excluding the many.

What does the phrase “got off the ground” mean?

Read the following passage and answer the given questions.

For most Africans, air travel remains a fairytown fantasy— enchanting in theory, but unreachable in practice. Despite the continent's growing population of over 1.4 billion, less than 2% of Africans fly regularly. A mix of protectionist policies, poor infrastructure, and high costs has made air travel a luxury enjoyed by only the elite few.

Intra-African flights are among the most expensive globally. A round-trip ticket between Lagos and Nairobi—two key African cities—can exceed $2000, often more than the cost of flying to Europe. This exorbitant pricing begets from excessive fuel surcharges, airport taxes, and a chronic lack of competition. Many African governments have long banned foreign airlines from operating domestic or inter-country routes. While intended to protect national carriers, this fortress mentality has produced the opposite effect: weak airlines, limited connectivity, and high fares.

This inward-looking approach has had bizarre consequences. It is not uncommon for African passengers to transit through Paris, Istanbul, or Dubai just to reach a neighboring country. The system is illogical and inefficient. While the Yamoussoukro Decision (1999) and its successor, the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), aimed to reform the sector, implementation has been sluggish. Only a handful of countries have put these liberalization policies into action.

The lack of reform causes stagnation. Without open skies, real competition cannot emerge. Without competition, prices remain high. And without affordable air travel, continental trade and integration suffer. In contrast, connectivity facilitates not only the movement of people but the flow of goods, ideas, and economic growth.

African aviation never truly got off the ground. To change this, leaders must prioritize regional cooperation, deregulation, and accessibility over isolation and control. Unless bold reforms are enacted, African skies will remain grounded in fantasy—a fairytown spectacle that benefits the few while excluding the many.

Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT according to the passage?

(I) The Yamoussoukro Decision was intended to open African airspace. (II) SAATM has been implemented successfully across all African nations. (III) Intra-African connectivity remains limited due to high costs.