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As far as SBI Clerk 2021 mains exam is concerned the exam dates are not out
yet, however aspirants need to be at their best to make your way out through
this. The best way to stay well prepared for this topic is to keep taking mock tests
and practice lockdown warm up reasoning sectional test. As far as Data
Sufficiency problems are concerned there is a problem given with 2 statements.
Aspirants need to find out the exact combination of statements that is required to
solve a problem. Moreover, you have to decide that whether this given
information is enough for you to answer the question or not. Let’s understand this
with the help of an example.

Suppose a question has two statements labeled I & II. Using these given 2
statements you will have to find out that whether:

 Whether answer can be obtained from Statement I alone, but statement II

alone is not sufficient to mark the answer.
 Whether the answer can be obtained from both statements I and II together,
but neither of the statement alone is sufficient to answer the question
 Whether the answer can be obtained from statement II alone but statement
I alone is not sufficient to answer the question
 Whether We can answer the asked question from either statement I or
statement II.
 Last but not the least, whether we can not answer the question asked from
Statement I and II together, and if any additional information is required to
answer the question.

In Data Sufficiency the given information is considered sufficient only when it is

possible to determine one numerical value as the answer to the question.

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As by now aspirants must have a clear understanding of the data sufficiency

concept, here are few tips and tricks as how you can easily solve such type of
problems.

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Try and Focus on the Question

While answering data sufficiency questions focusing on the question is important

as then you will be able to figure out that whether the given statements are
sufficient enough to answer the question asked or not. Sometimes it will seem
that the question is quite straightforward, however it will be not.

Consider each statement Individually

Consider the statements individually without in reference to each other. First

check the first statement individually that whether it provides enough information,
if not then look at the second statement. If you get the answer from the first
statement itself then also you have the below two options pending out of which
you have to choose one:

 The data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while
the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
 The data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient
to answer the question.

So, even if you get the answer from the Statement I, you need to check if
Statement II is alone sufficient to answer the question and need to answer
accordingly.

Combine the Statements & Check their Combination

In case if you are not able to find the answer by either of the statements alone
then you will have to look for the answer by combining the two statements.

Don’t Presume Anything

What is there with you actually to answer the question is the information which is
being given to you. Don’t presume any information other than this and try solving
the problem afresh without presuming any information as it may lead you to an
incorrect answer.

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Mentioning below are some expected questions related to Data Sufficiency for SBI
Clerk mains 2021 and RBI Assistant Mains 2021. Check these below:

Data Sufficiency Expected Questions - SBI Clerk Mains 2021

Question 1: The question given below consists of two statements numbered I and
II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements
are sufficient to answer the question. Read all the statements and give answer.
Five persons P, Q, R, S and T are sitting in a row facing either north or south. The
persons at the extreme end are facing in opposite directions. Not more than two
adjacent persons face in same direction. Who among the following is sitting
second to the left of Q?

I. S sits second to the left of T, who does not sit at any end. One person sits
between Q and R and both face in same direction. R and T are not adjacent to
each other. P faces in north direction.

II. One person sits between T and S. P and R sit at the extreme end such that P
does not sit adjacent to S.

a. The data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the
data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question

b. The data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the
data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question

c. The data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to

answer the question

d. The data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to
answer the question

e. The data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the
question

Answer: d

Solution:

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Now, from statement I,

Now, S sits second to the left of T, who does not sit at any end. One person sits
between Q and R and both face in same direction. R and T are not adjacent to
each other. P faces in north direction. So, the possible arrangements are,

(i).

P(North) T(South) Q(South) S(North) R(South)

(ii).

R(South) S(North) Q(South) T(North) P(North)

So, either P or R sits second to the left of Q.

So, statement I alone is not sufficient.

Now, from statement II,

Now, One person sits between T and S. P and R sit at the extreme end such that
P does not sit adjacent to S. So, the possible arrangements are,

(i).

P T Q S R

(ii).

P S Q T R

So, statement II alone is not sufficient.

By combining both statements I and II, either P or R sits second to the left of Q.

Hence, option d.

Question 2: The question given below consists of two statements numbered I and
II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements
are sufficient to answer the question. Read all the statements and give answer.
Six persons P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting on a circular table facing towards or
away from the centre. The persons opposite to each other are facing in same
direction. Who among the following sits second to the left of Q?

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I. P sits second to the right of S. R sits to the immediate left of Q, who faces
towards the centre. T sits opposite to R such that both face in same direction.

II. U sits opposite to S, who sits adjacent to T. P sits opposite to Q but not
adjacent to S.

a. The data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the
data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question

b. The data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the
data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question

c. The data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to

answer the question

d. The data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to
answer the question

e. The data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the
question
Answer: a

Solution:

Now, from statement I,

Now, P sits second to the right of S. R sits to the immediate left of Q, who faces
towards the centre. T sits opposite to R such that both face in same direction. So,
the possible arrangements is,

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So, U sits second to the left of Q.

Therefore, statement I alone is sufficient.
Now, from statement II,
Now, U sits opposite to S, who sits adjacent to T. P sits opposite to Q but not
adjacent to S. So, the possible arrangements are,

So, statement II is not sufficient to answer the question.

Hence, option a.

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Directions 3-4: The question given below consists of three statements numbered
I, II and III given below it. You have to decide which of the statements are
redundant to answer the question. Read all the statements and give answer.
Six persons P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting in a row facing either north or south.
Equal number of persons face in north and south. Not more than two adjacent
persons face in same direction.
I. T sits third to the right of U such that neither sits at any end. P sits to the
immediate right of R but not adjacent to T. U and Q face in same direction and sit
adjacent to each other.
II. R sits second to the right of U, who faces north. One person sit between P and
T such that P sits adjacent to R. Q sits to the immediate left of U. S sits to the
immediate right of T, who faces in same direction as Q.
III. U sits third to the left of T. Two persons sit between P and S. P does not sit at
any end.

Question 3: How many persons sit to the left of T?

a. Only statement II is redundant
b. Either statement I or III is redundant
c. Only statement III is redundant
d. Both statements II and III are redundant
e. None of these
Answer: c
Solution:
From statement I,
Now, T sits third to the right of U such that neither sit at any end. P sits
immediate right of R but not adjacent to T. U and Q face in same direction and sit
adjacent to each other. So, the arrangement is shown below,

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Q(North) U(North) P(South) R(South) T(North) S(South)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
S(North) T(South) R(North) P(North) U(South) Q(South)

From statement II,

Now, R sits second to the right of U, who faces north. One person sit between P
and T such that P sits adjacent to R. Q sits immediate left of U. S sits immediate
right of T, who faces in same direction as Q. So, the arrangement is shown below,

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Q(North) U(North) P(South) R(South) T(North) S(South)

From statement III,

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Now, U sits third to the left of T. Two persons sit between P and S. P does not sit
at any end.
So, from statement III, we cannot determine the number of persons sitting to the
left of T.
Hence, option c.

Question 4: In which direction is P facing?

a. Only statement II is redundant
b. Both statements I and III is redundant
c. Only statement III is redundant
d. Both statements II and III are redundant
e. None of these
Answer: b
Solution:
From statement I,
Now, T sits third to the right of U such that neither sit at any end. P sits
immediate right of R but not adjacent to T. U and Q face in same direction and sit
adjacent to each other. So, the arrangement is shown below,
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Q(North) U(North) P(South) R(South) T(North) S(South)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
S(North) T(South) R(North) P(North) U(South) Q(South)

So, P can face either north or south.

From statement II,
Now, R sits second to the right of U, who faces north. One person sit between P
and T such that P sits adjacent to R. Q sits immediate left of U. S sits immediate
right of T, who faces in same direction as Q. So, the arrangement is shown below,
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Q(North) U(North) P(South) R(South) T(North) S(South)

So, P faces south.

From statement III,
Now, U sits third to the left of T. Two persons sit between P and S. P does not sit
at any end.
So, from statement III, we cannot determine the P’s direction.

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Hence, option b.

Question 5: The question given below consists of two statements numbered I and
II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements
are sufficient to answer the question. Read all the statements and give answer.
Five persons P, Q, R, S and T have different heights. Who among the following is
the tallest?
I. P is taller than at least two persons. R is taller than S but not Q. Q is not the
tallest.
II. Only one person is taller than Q. P is taller than R but not T. R is not the
shortest.
a. If the data given in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question.
b. If the data given in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.
c. If the data given in either statement I or statement II alone is sufficient to
answer the question.
d. If the data given in both statement I and statement II are sufficient to answer
the question.
e. If the data given in both statement I and statement II are not sufficient to
answer the question.
Answer: b
Solution:
Now, from statement I,
Now, Q sits P is taller than at least two persons. R is taller than S but not Q. Q is
not the tallest. So, there are three possibilities,
(i). T > Q > P > R > S
(ii). T > P > Q > R > S
(iii) P > T/Q > Q/ T > R > S
So, either P or T is the tallest.
So, statement I alone is not sufficient.
Now, from statement II,
Now, only one person is taller than Q. P is taller than R but not T. R is not the
shortest. So, there is only one possibility,
T>Q>P>R>S
So, T is the tallest.

So, statement II alone is sufficient.

Hence, option b.

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Question 6: The question given below consists of two statements numbered I and
II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements
are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give answer.
There are only seven members (P, Q, R, S, T, U and V) in a three generation
family. Only married couples have children. There are three married couples in
the family. If T is unmarried member, then how is S related to the mother of R?
Statement I: U’s wife’s father’s only sister’s mother is Q. P is father of R and only
son of S.
Statement II: V’s husband’s only sister’s father’s only granddaughter’s husband is
U. Q is mother of T and grandmother of R. P is only son of S.
a. The data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the
data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question
b. The data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the
data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question
c. The data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to
answer the question
d. The data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to
answer the question
e. The data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the
question.

Answer: c

Solution:
From statement I, we get, U’s wife’s father’s only sister’s mother is Q, so, U is
husband of granddaughter of Q. P is father of R and only son of S, so, S is
husband of Q, and R is daughter of P and wife of U. T is unmarried, so V is wife of
P and T is sister of P. The final relation is shown below:

From statement II, we get, V’s husband’s only sister’s father’s only
granddaughter’s husband is U, so, V is mother-in-law of U. Q is mother of T and

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grandmother of R, so, R must be wife of U. P is only son of S, so, T is sister of P
and daughter of S and Q. The final relation is shown below:

S is father-in-law of mother of R.

Therefore, we get the answer from either statement I or II.

Hence, option c.

Question 7: The question given below consists of two statements numbered I and
II below them. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements
are sufficient to answer the question. Read all the statements and give answer.
In the given coded language, how is the word ‘of’ coded?
Statement I: In a certain language, ‘beautiful rose garden’ is coded as ‘three,
five, one’ and ‘garden full of rose’ is coded as ‘two, seven, three, five’.
Statement II: In a certain language, ‘fragrance of rose’ is coded as ‘seven, four,
five’ and ‘rose has beautiful fragrance’ is coded as ‘one, four, five, six’.
a. If the data given in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question.

b. If the data given in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.

c. If the data given in either statement I or statement II alone is sufficient to
answer the question.
d. If the data given in both statement I and statement II are sufficient to answer
the question.
e. If the data given in both statement I and statement II are not sufficient to
answer the question.

Answer: b
Solution:
From statement I alone, the code for ‘of’ is either ‘two’ or ‘seven’.
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From statement II alone, the code for ‘of’ is ‘seven’
Clearly, data given in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.
Hence, option b.

Question 8: The question given below consists of two statements numbered I and
II below them. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements
are sufficient to answer the question. Read all the statements and give answer:
7 persons (P, Q, R, S, T, U and V) live on different floors of the building. The
bottommost floor is numbered 1, floor immediately above it is numbered 2 and so
on. How many persons live below U?
Statement I: T lives 3 floors above S. Only R and V live below S. U lives above Q
but below P.
Statement II: Q lives 3 floors above V. Only 2 persons live between Q and P. T
lives immediately above U.
a. If the data given in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question.
b. If the data given in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.
c. If the data given in either statement I or statement II alone is sufficient to
answer the question.
d. If the data given in both statement I and statement II are sufficient to answer
the question.
e. If the data given in both statement I and statement II are not sufficient to
answer the question.
Answer: a
Solution:

From statement I alone, as T lives 3 floors above S. Only R and V live below S. U
live above Q but below P, so

7P
6T
5U
4Q
3S
2 R/V
1 V/R

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Clearly, 4 persons live below U.

From statement II alone, as Q lives 3 floors above V. Only 2 persons live between
Q and P. T lives immediately above U, so

7P P
6 T R/S
5 U S/R
4Q Q
3 R/S T
2 S/R U
1V V

Either 2 or 5 persons live above U.

Data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question.

Hence, option a.

Question 9: The question given below consists of two statements numbered I and
II below them. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements
are sufficient to answer the question. Read all the statements and give answer:
There are 6 persons P, Q, R, S, T and U sitting in a straight row facing north
direction. How many persons sit between P and U if R sits at the extreme right
end of the row?
Statement I: S sits 3rd to the right of Q. P sits to the immediate right of T. Only
1 person sits between U and T.
Statement II: T sits 2nd to the right of U. S sits 3rd to the right of Q.
a. If the data given in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question.

b. If the data given in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.

c. If the data given in either statement I or statement II alone is sufficient to
answer the question.
d. If the data given in both statement I and statement II are sufficient to answer
the question.
e. If the data given in both statement I and statement II are not sufficient to
answer the question.
Answer: a
Solution:

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From statement I alone, as S sits 3rd to the right of Q. P sits immediate right of T.
Only 1 person sits between U and T, so

UQTPSR

Clearly, 2 persons sit between P and U.

From statement II alone, as T sits 2nd to the right of U. S sits 3rd to the right of Q,
so

QP UST R
U QT P SR

Either no one or 2 persons sit between P and U.

Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question.

Hence, option a.

Question 10: The question given below consists of two statements numbered I
and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the
statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and
give answer.
There are six books (P, Q, R, S, T and U) of different thickness. How many books
are thicker than book P but thinner than book S?

Statement I: Book U is thicker than only three books. Book Q is thicker than book
P and book R but thinner than book T and book S. Book T and book R are neither
thinnest nor thickest book.
Statement II: Book Q is thinner than only three books. Book T is thicker than
book U but thinner than book S. Book R is thinner than book Q and book S.
a. The data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the
data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question
b. The data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the
data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question

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c. The data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to
answer the question
d. The data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to
answer the question
e. The data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the
question.

Answer: a
Solution:
From statement I, book U is thicker than only three books. Book Q is thicker than
book P and book R but thinner than book T and book S, so, P, R < Q < U < T, S.
Book T and book R are neither thinnest nor thickest book, so, P < R < Q < U < T
< S.
So, four books are thicker than book P but thinner than book S.
From statement II, book Q is thinner than only three books. Book T is thicker
than book U but thinner than book S. Book R is thinner than book Q and book S,
so, U can be thinnest or third thickest book. So, we cannot answer the question.
Therefore, we get the answer from statement I alone.

Hence, option a.

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