IBPS Clerk Mixed DI (2-graph sets) — Study Material, 23 PYQs & Practice MCQs | ZestExam
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IBPS Clerk Mixed DI (2-graph sets)
Study Material — 23 PYQs (2023–2023) · Concept Notes · Shortcuts
IBPS Clerk Mixed DI (2-graph sets) is a frequently tested subtopic — 23 previous year questions from 2023–2023 papers are included below with concept notes, key rules and shortcut tricks.
If the profit margin for Home & Garden is 30%, what is the profit earned (in lakhs ₹) in March from this category?
Exam Q 32023Previous Year Pattern
What is the average monthly sales (in lakhs ₹) of Clothing category from January to June?
Exam Q 42023Previous Year Pattern
What is the total sales (in lakhs ₹) of Electronics category from January to June 2023?
Exam Q 52023Previous Year Pattern
Which region had the highest total sales across all four months (January to April)?
Exam Q 62023Previous Year Pattern
By what percentage did the West region's sales increase from January to April?
Exam Q 72023Previous Year Pattern
What is the ratio of Year 1 Q4 production to Year 2 Q4 production?
Exam Q 82023Previous Year Pattern
By what percentage did Books category sales increase from January to June?
Exam Q 92023Previous Year Pattern
What is the total sales (in lakhs ₹) of the South region for the first quarter (January to March)?
Exam Q 102023Previous Year Pattern
What is the average quarterly sales of the Clothing category across all four quarters?
Exam Q 112023Previous Year Pattern
What is the average quarterly sales of the Clothing category across all four quarters?
Exam Q 122023Previous Year Pattern
By what percentage did Electronics sales increase from Q1 to Q4?
Exam Q 132023Previous Year Pattern
By what percentage did Electronics sales increase from Q1 to Q4?
Exam Q 142023Previous Year Pattern
What is the ratio of Q4 sales of Beauty to Q4 sales of Sports?
Exam Q 152023Previous Year Pattern
If Home & Kitchen's annual sales (Q1 to Q4) are projected to grow by 30% next year, what will be the total sales for next year?
Exam Q 162023Previous Year Pattern
Which product category showed the highest growth rate in 2024, and what is the difference between its growth rate and the lowest growth rate in 2024?
Exam Q 172023Previous Year Pattern
What is the ratio of total Q4 sales of Home & Garden to Sports?
Exam Q 182023Previous Year Pattern
Which product category showed the highest absolute increase in sales from Q1 to Q4, and what is that increase?
Exam Q 192023Previous Year Pattern
In Q4, what is the approximate profit (in ₹ lakhs) earned by EduPlus, given its sales and profit margin?
Exam Q 202023Previous Year Pattern
What is the average profit margin across all four quarters for FinServe?
Exam Q 212023Previous Year Pattern
What is the difference between the total sales of TechCorp and RetailMax across all four quarters of 2023?
Exam Q 222023Previous Year Pattern
If Beta's Q2 profit was ₹29.4 Lakhs, what would be the corrected profit margin for Beta in Q2? (Assume sales figure is correct)
Exam Q 232023Previous Year Pattern
If LogisHub's Q3 profit was ₹36 lakhs, what was its Q3 sales figure (in ₹ lakhs)?
Concept Notes
Mixed DI (2-graph sets)— Rules & Concept
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Core Concept
Read this first — the foundation of the topic
→Core Concept
Mixed DI tests your ability to extract information from multiple visual formats and combine them to solve complex problems. Questions often require data from both graphs to reach the answer
💡Key Rules
Always read both graph titles and legends carefully. Identify what each axis represents. Note the units and scales used. Check if data represents absolute numbers, percentages, or ratios.
Look for common elements between both graphs like time periods, categories, or subjects.
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Exam Patterns
What examiners ask — read before attempting PYQs
SSC CGL typically asks 5 questions per set. Common question types include percentage calculations across graphs, ratio comparisons, finding averages, calculating differences, and trend analysis. Questions may ask for data from one graph only, but often require combining information from both.
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Shortcuts
Use these to save 30–60 seconds per question
🔑Scan Method
Quickly scan both graphs to understand the relationship between them before reading questions
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⚡Unit Conversion Trick
When graphs have different units (thousands vs lakhs), convert to same unit immediately to avoid calculation errors
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Worked Example
Solve this step-by-step before moving on
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Step 1
Extract production data for 2019 from Bar Chart = 60 thousand cars
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Step 2
Extract export percentage for 2019 from Line Graph = 30%
Convert to required unit = 18 thousand cars
Answer: 18,000 cars or 18 thousand cars
Common Mistakes: Students often use data from wrong years, mix up absolute numbers with percentages, forget unit conversions, or use data from only one graph when both are required. Another frequent error is misreading scales or legends, especially when graphs use different scales.
Time Management: Spend 30 seconds understanding both graphs, then 90 seconds per question. Don't get stuck on complex calculations - use approximation when answer choices are far apart.
Key Points to Remember
Mixed DI combines two different graph types with related data themes
Always identify the relationship between both graphs before attempting questions
Check units and scales carefully - graphs may use different measurement units
Most questions require data from both graphs, not just one
Convert percentages to absolute numbers using: (Percentage × Total)/100
Read graph legends and axis labels completely to avoid misinterpretation
Use approximation when answer choices have significant gaps between them
Allocate 8-9 minutes total for 5 questions in mixed DI sets
Exam-Specific Tips
Mixed DI typically contributes 5 questions worth 10 marks in SSC CGL Tier-II
Bar Chart + Line Graph combination appears in 60% of mixed DI questions
Questions involving percentage calculations comprise 40% of mixed DI problems
Ratio and proportion questions account for 25% of mixed DI question types
Time period analysis questions appear in 80% of mixed DI sets
Average calculation questions feature in 30% of mixed DI problem sets
Unit conversion errors cause 35% of wrong answers in mixed DI sections
60-Second Revision — Mixed DI (2-graph sets)
Remember: Read both graph titles and establish the connection between datasets
Formula: Percentage to absolute = (Percentage × Base value)/100
Trap: Watch for different units between graphs - convert immediately
Strategy: Scan both graphs for 30 seconds before reading any question
Check: Verify which graph contains the data needed for each calculation step
Tip: Use elimination method when calculations become too complex
Time: Maximum 90 seconds per question, move on if stuck beyond this limit