What are DI Questions for IBPS PO 

DI (Data Interpretation) questions involve analysing numerical data and answering related questions.

These questions test your:

• Calculation speed

• Analytical ability

• Accuracy

• Time management

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Importance of DI in IBPS PO Exam

In the quantitative aptitude section, DI plays an important role in both prelims and mains.

• In Prelims, DI questions are moderate in difficulty

• In Mains, DI questions are more complex and take more time

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Types of DI Questions Asked in IBPS PO

Aspirants should be familiar with the following question types:

• Bar Graph DI

• Pie Chart DI

• Line Graph DI

• Table DI

• Caselet DI

• Missing DI and so on

IBPS PO DI Questions for Practice

Here, we have provided some examples for your practice to improve your overall performance.

Read the following information carefully and answer the questions.

The given table chart shows the total number of rupee notes (Rs. 500, Rs.200 and Rs.100) printed on five different days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) in Dewas and also given the percentage of the number of Rs.500 notes and the ratio of the number of Rs.200 and Rs.100 notes printed on five different days and Some values are missing.

1) If the number of Rs. .200 notes printed on Monday and Thursday is 500, then the number of Rs. s.500 notes printed on Thursday is what percentage of the number of Rs. 100 notes printed on Monday?

A. 15%

B. 75%

C. 20%

D. 50%

E. None of these

Answer: D

Number of Rs. 200 and Rs. 100 notes printed on Monday=66.66% of 720=720*2/3=480

Number ofRs. .100 notes printed on Monday=480*3/8=180

Number of Rs.200 notes printed on Monday=480*5/8=300

Number of Rs. 200 notes printed on Thursday=500-300=200

Number of Rs. 200 and Rs. .100 notes printed on Thursday=200*9/5=360

Number oRs.  s.500 notes printed on Thursday=450-360=90

Required percentage=90/180*100=50%

2) Number ofRs. .200 anRs. s.100 notes printed on Wednesday is how much more/less than the number of Rs. 500 notes printed on Monday?

A. 110 more

B. 250 less

C. 90 more

D. 170 less

E. None of these

 Answer: A

Number of Rs. 500 notes printed on Monday=720/3=240

Number of Rs. 200 and Rs. .100 notes printed on Wednesday=62.5% of 560=560*5/8 =350

 Required difference=350-240=110 More

3) If the total number of rupee notes printed on Thursday is 25% less than that of Friday and the number of Rs. 500 notes printed on Tuesday is 130 less than that of Friday, then find the total number of rupee notes printed on Tuesday.

A. 280

B. 350

C. 600

D. 450

E. None of these

Answer: B

Total number of rupee notes printed on Friday=450*100/75=600

Number of Rs.500 notes printed on Friday=600*9/20=270

Number oRs. s.500 notes printed on Tuesday=270-130=140

Total number of rupee notes printed on Friday=140*100/40=350

4) If the ratio of the number of Rs. .100 notes printed on Monday and Tuesday is 3, then find the ratio of Rs. 500 and Rs. 100 notes printed on Tuesday to the number of Rs. 200 notes printed on Monday. 

A. 12:5

B. 11:7

C. 13:15

D. 9:8

E. None of these

Answer: C

Number of Rs.200 aRs. Rs. 100 notes printed on Monday=66.66% of 720=720*2/3=480

Number of Rs.200 notes printed on Monday=480*5/8=300

Number of  Rs. 100 notes printed on Monday=480*3/8=180

Number of Rs. 100 notes printed on Tuesday=180/3*2=120

Number of Rs. 100 and Rs. .200 notes printed on Tuesday=120/4*7=210

Total number of 500 rupee notes printed on Tuesday=210*40/60=140

Number oRs. s.500 and Rs. 100 notes printed on Tuesday=140+120=260

Required ratio=260:300=13:15

5) Total number of rupee notes printed on Monday is what percentage more than the number of Rs. 500 notes printed on Monday and Wednesday together?

A. 60%

B. 25%

C. 80%

D. 55%

E. None of these

Answer: A

Number ofRs. .500 notes printed on Monday=720/3=240

Number oRs. s.500 notes printed on Wednesday=560*3/8=210

Number Rs.Rs. .500 notes printed on Monday and Wednesday=240+210=450

Required percentage = ( 720 – 450 ) / 450 * 100 = 270 / 450 * 100 = 60%

Tips to Solve DI Questions Quickly

Following these useful tips helps you manage your time and score more.

• Practice calculation shortcuts

• Start with easy DI sets

• Avoid lengthy calculations

• Use approximation techniques

• Manage time effectively

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Common Mistakes in the DI Section

Avoiding these common mistakes gives you more accuracy and allows you to perform well in this section.

• Misreading given data

• Calculation errors while solving problems

• Spending too much time on one set

• Ignoring simple questions

Best Strategy to Prepare DI for IBPS PO

Strategy is important to prepare DI for IBPS PO to improve your overall performance.

• Practice daily DI sets

• Solve the previous year's questions

• Take mock tests regularly

• Analyse mistakes to improve

• Revise concepts

FAQs – DI Questions for IBPS PO

Q. Are DI questions asked in the IBPS PO exam?

Yes, DI questions are an important part of both prelims and mains exams.

Q. Is DI difficult in IBPS PO 

Prelims DI is moderate, while mains DI is more difficult.

Q. How to prepare DI for IBPS PO ?

Practice regularly, learn shortcuts, and solve mock tests.

Q. Which DI topics are important?

Bar graph, pie chart, table DI, and caselet DI are important.

Q. How to improve speed in DI?

Regular practice and calculation tricks can improve speed.