Inequality questions for SBI Clerk are a key part of the Reasoning Ability section, usually carrying 3–5 marks in both the Prelims and Mains. They test your ability to compare variables using standard inequality symbols (>, <, ≥, ≤, =). These practice PDFs cover both direct and coded inequality questions commonly asked in the SBI Clerk and other banking exams. Regular practice improves comparison skills, boosts solving speed, reduces errors, and strengthens logical reasoning, helping you perform better in other analytical topics as well.

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Core Concepts of Inequalities

In these questions, statements establish relationships between variables, followed by conclusions. You must determine which conclusions logically follow.

Types of Inequality Questions:

• Direct/Coded Inequalities: Statements use symbols directly (e.g., A > B ≥ C = D). Trace the path between variables to verify conclusions.

• Coded Inequalities (Mains): Symbols like @, $, or * represent inequalities (e.g., A @ B means A > B). Decode the symbols using the magic box trick before solving.

Rules for Quick Solving (Gate Method):

• Open Gate (> or ≥): Move from the open side to the closed side (e.g., left to right in A > B).

• Closed Gate (< or ≤): You cannot move past the closed side (e.g., left to right in A < B).

• Priority: > or < (Highest) → ≥ or ≤ (Medium) → = (Lowest).

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Either-Or Case: 

• Occurs when both conclusions are individually false but together cover all possibilities. 

• This happens when the variables are the same and either the signs form a complete set (>, <, =) with no definite relation, or they combine to form a slack inequality (e.g., A > B or A = B when the statement gives A ≥ B).

• Example:

  Statement: P ≥ Q > R = S ≤ T

  Conclusions: (1) P > S (2) Q ≤ T

• Solution:

  P > S: Path P→S has ≥, >, =. All gates are open; the highest priority is >, so True.

  Q ≤ T: Path T→Q has ≥, =, <. The < gate blocks the path, so False.

Common Inequality Questions for SBI Clerk

• Find which conclusion(s) follow from the given statements.

• Decide whether Only I, Only II, Both I & II, Neither I nor II, or Either I or II follows.

• Determine the correct relationship between two variables.

• Identify whether the conclusion is Definitely True, Definitely False, or Cannot Be Determined.

• Solve Direct Inequality questions.

• Solve Coded Inequality questions by decoding the symbols first.

• Identify Either-Or cases.

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Benefits of Practicing Inequality Questions For SBI Clerk

• Improves solving speed and accuracy.

• Strengthens logical reasoning skills.

• Builds confidence in direct and coded inequalities.

• Familiarizes you with the latest SBI Clerk exam pattern.

• Enhances time management in the Reasoning section.

• Helps identify and avoid common mistakes through regular practice.

FAQs

Q. How many inequality questions are asked in the SBI Clerk exam?

The SBI Clerk exam usually includes 3–5 inequality questions in the Reasoning Ability section. These are considered scoring because they can be solved quickly with regular practice. 

Q. What is the easiest way to solve inequality questions?

Use the Gate Method to trace the relationship between variables and apply the priority order: > or <, then ≥ or ≤, and finally =. 

Q. Are coded inequality questions difficult?

Not really. Once you decode the symbols correctly, they are solved using the same rules as direct inequality questions. 

Q. Is this practice material suitable for beginners?

Yes. It starts with basic concepts and gradually covers different question types, making it useful for both beginners and experienced aspirants.