SBI PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Bank Exams MCQ

The correct answer is '​Essential.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about the importance of connectivity for the development of the Bay of Bengal region.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Essential'.
• Also, the use of the word ''develop'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'essential' in the blank.
• The word 'Essential' means Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
  • Example: Patience is an essential attribute for a teacher.
    

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Complete Sentence: Connectivity is essential to develop a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable Bay of Bengal region.

Additional Information

• Let us explore the other options:
  • Inferential means Involving or characterized by conclusions reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
  • Exponential means Becoming more and more rapid.
  • Influential means Having a great influence on someone or something.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. C-E and B-D.

We can look into the sentence in the following way:

(A) ____________ in August 2019, this time, bushfires (B) ______________ several months earlier than the (C) __________ “annual season” of wildfire, and with an (D) ______________ enormity spread, and severity even as the country (E) ______________ from its hottest and driest year so far.

Let us look into the meaning of the highlighted words –

• Starting – beginning
• Alarming – worrying or disturbing.
• Suffered – experience or be subjected to (something bad or unpleasant).
• Erupted – break out suddenly and dramatically.
• Typical – having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing.

A is in the correct position as it defines the beginning of the situation under discussion.

B is not correct. It needs a word that would describe the sudden appearance of the bush fires. Thus, B and D need to interchange as ‘erupted’ is a better fit.

C needs an adjective while E needs a verb. The adjective would define the type of ‘annual season’, while the verb would show the problems faced by the country. Thus, C and E should interchange to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

Thus, the correct answer is option 2 – C-E and B-D.

Correct Sentence- (A) Starting in August 2019, this time, bushfires (D) erupted several months earlier than the (E) typical “annual season” of wildfire, and with an (B) alarming enormity spread, and severity even as the country (C) suffered from its hottest and driest year so far.

The correct answer is 'Both A and C'

Key Points

• The second last sentence of the first paragraph says, 'The Ukraine-Russia conflict is only one of the many strands currently altering the contours of world governance.' Sentence A is incorrect.
• The fourth sentence of the third paragraph says, 'Emmanuel Macron may have been re-elected as the President of France, but his wings have been clipped with the Opposition now gaining a majority in the French National Assembly.' so Sentence B is correct.
• The first two lines of the last paragraph say, 'Compounding this situation is the negative economic impact of the war in Ukraine. This is being felt not only in Europe but also across the globe.', so Sentence C is also correct.

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

The correct answer is Richest

Key Points

The passage talks about the founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma and how he is facing some problems with the Chinese government.

• The sentence with the first blank talks about how Jack Ma has lost some title and this is because his contemporaries are making progress while the government has put him under heavy scrutiny.
• 'Happiness' and 'sadness' are not things that can be measured on a common scale. 'Handsomest' is not a degree of comparison as it is not an actual word.
• Who is the 'poorest' is not something that can, should, or is measured.
• The second paragraph also mentions that Ma and his family had held the spot for 'the richest prople' in China in 2020 and 2019.

Thus, the correct answer is 'richest'.

Additional Information

Let's look at the meaning of the other words:

• Saddest: superlative for the word 'sad' i.e. feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
• Handsomest: Not an actual word, the superlative term for 'handsome' (good-looking) is 'most handsome'
• Poorest: Superlative term for 'poor' i.e. lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society
• Happiest: Superlative term for 'happy' i.e. feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

The correct answer is Reined

Key Points

The passage talks about the founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma and how he is facing some problems with the Chinese government.

• The sentence with the third blank talks about how Jack Ma fell from his rank as the richest man in China because the government did something to Alibaba and Ant Group in terms of anti-trust problems.
• The blank is followed by the preposition 'in' and the blank requires a verb. Thus the verb in the blank has to be one that can be combined with the preposition 'in'.
• For the action of the regulators to make Jack Ma's ranking fall, the act has to be negative something that ruins his standing in the market.
• 'Rein in' refers to 'the act of limiting or controlling'.
• Usually, in cases where the investigations are still going on and there isn't any definite conclusion, the activities of the suspect cannot be completely stopped or given complete freedom. Thus, they are controlled and are put under supervision.

Thus, the correct answer is 'reined'.

Additional Information

Let's look at the meaning of the other words:

• Freed: released from captivity, confinement, or slavery
• Commenced: began; started
• Halted: brought or came to an abrupt stop
• Postponed: caused or arranged for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled

The correct answer is Woes

Key Points

The passage talks about the founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma and how he is facing some problems with the Chinese government.

• The sentence with the fourth blank refers to Ma's recent 'something' being caused by a speech he gave on October 23rd in which he criticized the regulatory system in China.
• The passage above the blank lists how Ma's business activities were being limited and controlled by the regulators in China. It also mentioned how he fell from the position of China's richest man.
• These are not good or happy incidents for someone and thus the word in the blank would have a negative connotation.
• The verb followed by the blank is 'were', which means that the noun in the blank has to be a countable noun in its plural form.
• 'Woes' are great sorrows and distress-causing incidents.

Thus, the correct answer is 'woes'.

Additional Information

Let's look at the meaning of the other words:

• Pain: mental suffering or distress
• Happiness: the state of being happy i.e. feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
• Pleasure: a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment
• Activity: busy or vigorous action or movement

The correct answer is Probe

Key Points

The passage talks about the founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma and how he is facing some problems with the Chinese government.

• The sentence with the fifth blank talks about how this incident with Jack Ma has caused the government to look more closely at everyone in the tech industry. It also states that the market regulator has launched an anti-trust 'something' into Alibaba.
• In the previous sentences of the passage, the government is looking closely at Jack Ma due to anti-trust issues.
• The word following the fifth blank is 'into' which is a preposition. Thus the noun in the blank should also suit the term 'into'.
• 'Probe into' refers to the act of examining or looking into something or someone very closely or to investigate them.

Thus, the correct answer is 'probe'.

Additional Information

Let's look at the meaning of the other words:

• Sacrifice: an act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy
• Solution: a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
• Policy: a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual
• Stock: the capital raised by a business or corporation through the issue and subscription of shares

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• In the passage, the second and fifth sentences are given. This can give us more information about the first and the sixth sentences.
• The first sentence always introduces a topic and is independent in its meaning.
• Here, only sentence S is independent in meaning and introduces the incident of bombing.
• So, S must be the first sentence.
• The fifth sentence talks about a special report. The sixths entence must also refer to the report. The only sentence that shows this connection is sentence P.
• So, Sentence P must be the sixth sentence.
• The two remaining sentences must have a logical sequence to them. Sentence R also talks about an investigation, which is referred to in the fifth sentence. This shows a connection, meaning R must be the fourth sentence.
• So, Q becomes the third sentence.
• The correct sequence then becomes: SQRP or S2QR5P.
• Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is Option 2.

• In the passage, the second and fifth sentences are given. This can give us more information about the first and the sixth sentences.
• The first sentence always introduces a topic and is independent in its meaning.
• Here, only sentence S is independent in meaning and introduces the incident of bombing.
• So, S must be the first sentence.
• The fifth sentence talks about a special report. The sixths entence must also refer to the report. The only sentence that shows this connection is sentence P.
• So, Sentence P must be the sixth sentence.
• The two remaining sentences must have a logical sequence to them. Sentence R also talks about an investigation, which is referred to in the fifth sentence. This shows a connection, meaning R must be the fourth sentence.
• So, Q becomes the third sentence.
• The correct sequence then becomes: SQRP or S2QR5P.
• Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is “Bite”.
Key Points

• The word “Bite” has been incorrectly used here in the place of "Bit".
• Let us see the meaning of "Bit" and "Bite".
  • Bit: a small piece, part, or quantity of something.
  • Bite: an act of biting something in order to eat it.

​​​​Additional Information

• Let us see the meaning of other options.
  • Hushed: very quiet and still.
  • Shook: It is the past tense form of "shake" which means tremble or vibrate.
  • Forefront: the leading or most important position or place, head; lead.

The correct answer is “Adverce”.
Key Points

• The word “Adverse” has been incorrectly spelt here as "Averce".
• Let us see the meaning of "Adverse".
  • Adverse: preventing success or development; harmful; unfavourable.
  • Let us see a sentence with the word "Adverse".
  • Taxes are having an adverse effect on production.

​​​​Additional Information

• Let us see the meaning of other options.
  • Vision: the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.
  • Thread: a theme or characteristic running throughout a situation or piece of writing.
  • Articulation: the formation of clear and distinct sounds in speech.

The correct answer is ACDEB.

Key Points

• A is the part that establishes the subject of the matter,i.e., 'Human beings today are '. Hence, it will be the first part after rearrangement.
• Part C refers to the mood human beings are not into. Hence, C follows A.
• Now three parts are remaining, and out of them, parts D and E talk about not tolerating the suffering, starvation and inequality. So, part D follows C.
• Then, part E follows D.
• Part B talks about the unequal share of the burden. Hence, B follows E.

Correct rearrangement of segments is - Human beings today are not in the mood to tolerate the suffering, starvation and inequality when they see that the burden is not equally shared.

Hint

• While solving jumbles, one must first look for any independent sentences/segments or the option which establishes the subject matter.
• Then, one must look for connections between the sentences/segments.
• Some sentences/segments might have some concluding notion. So these parts will always be at the end.

The correct answer is ABDCE.

Key Points

• A is the part that establishes the subject of the matter,i.e., ' just as for an individual if the'. Hence, it will be the first part after rearrangement.
• Part B refers to the importance of character for an individual. Hence, B follows A.
• Now three parts are remaining, and out of them, part D compares the importance of character and ethics. So, part D follows B.
• Part C talks about the importance of ethics in an administration, so it must come after part D.
• Part E is in continuation with part C. Hence, E follows C.

Correct rearrangement of segments is - Just as for an individual if the character is lost, everything is lost, so also for an administration, if ethics is lost, everything is lost.

Hint

• While solving jumbles, one must first look for any independent sentences/segments or the option which establishes the subject matter.
• Then, one must look for connections between the sentences/segments.
• Some sentences/segments might have some concluding notion. So these parts will always be at the end.

The correct answer is DECBA.

Key Points

• D is the part that establishes the subject of the matter,i.e., 'Rockets were not'. Hence, it will be the first part after rearrangement.
• Part E talks about how the rockets were not invented in a day. Hence, E follows D.
• Part C is a continuation of part E as it talks about the evolution of rockets. So, part C follows E.
• Part B talks about the continuous evolution of rockets over time, so it must come after part C. So, part B follows C.
• Part A talks about the contribution of different parts of the world to the invention of rockets. Hence, A follows B.

Correct rearrangement of segments is - Rockets were not invented in a day but evolved gradually over a long period in different parts of the world.

Hint

• While solving jumbles, one must first look for any independent sentences/segments or the option which establishes the subject matter.
• Then, one must look for connections between the sentences/segments.
• Some sentences/segments might have some concluding notion. So these parts will always be at the end.

The correct answer is Only B.

Key Points

• The meaning of the idiom "at close quarters" is upon close examination.
• Thus, B i.e upon close examination forms our answer.
• Here in the sentence, the prodigal son proved to be quite responsible upon close examination when he was neck-deep with responsibilities.
• Thus, we can further see that the prodigal son's activities were neither watched from the beginning nor seen from the enemy's point of view. Thus, A i.e from the beginning and C i.e from the enemy's point of view is incorrect.
• Thus, the correct answer is Only B.

​Additional Information
 

Given:
Rate of interest = 10%
Instalment (I₁) = Rs.7000
Instalment (I₂) = Rs.4400
Time = 2 year

Formula:
A = P × (1 + R/100)ⁿ
Here,
A = Amount
P = Principal Amount
R = Rate of interest
n = time in year
I_A = I × (1 + R/100)^t
Here,
I_A = Instalment Amount
I = Instalment
R = Rate of interest
t = (n – 1)year, (n – 2)year, ……..
Here, n = time in years

Calculation:
Let the principal amount be Rs.P
We know that –
A = P × (1 + R/100)ⁿ ……. (1)
Put all the given values in equation (1)
A = P × (1 + 10/100)²
⇒ P × (1 + 1/10)²
⇒ P × (11/10)²
⇒ P × 121/100
Now,
Installment Amount (I_A) for two years means = (n – 1)year + (n – 2)year
We know that –
I_A for (n – 1)year = I × (1 + R/100)^t ….. (2)
Put all the given values in equation (2) then we get
I_A for (n – 1)year = 7000 × (1 + 10/100)¹
⇒ 7000 × (1 + 1/10)
⇒ 7000 × 11/10
⇒ 7700
Now,
I_A for (n – 2)year = 4400 × (1 + 10/100)⁰
⇒ 4400 × 1
⇒ 4400
Now,
Instalment Amount (I_A) for two years = 7700 + 4400
⇒ 12100
Now,
We equate the Amount (A) & Instalment Amount (I_A)
P × 121/100 = 12100
⇒ P × 1/100 = 100
⇒ P = 100 × 100
⇒ P = 10000
∴ The Sum of the loan will be Rs.10,000

Given:

Calculation:
Marks obtained by Rishi in Hindi = 75 × 19/15 = 95 (∵ 26.66% = 4/15)
Marks obtained by Rishi in English = 90 × 5/6 = 75 (∵ 16.66% = 1/6)
Total marks obtained by Rishi in English and Hindi = 95 + 75 = 170
Total marks obtained by Pranav in Maths and Science = 95 + 85 = 180
Required ratio = 170/180
⇒ 17:18

​As per data:
Total fruits sold in March = (28/100) × 8100 = 2268
Total number of Banana sold in March = (3/7) × 2268 ​​​​= 972
Total number of Apple sold in March = (4/7) × 2268 = 1296
Total fruits sold in April = (12/100) × 8100 =972
Total number of Banana sold in April = (4/9) × 972 = 432
Total number of Apple sold in April = (5/9) × 972 = 540
Total fruits sold in May = (25/100) × 8100 = 2025
Total number of Banana sold in May = (2/3) × 2025 = 1350
Total number of Apple sold in May = (1/3) × 2025 = 675
Total fruits sold in June = (20/100) × 8100 =1620
Total number of Banana sold in June = (7/15) × 1620 = 756
Total number of Apple sold in June = (4/7) × 1620 = 864
Total fruits sold in July = (15/100) × 8100 =1215
Total number of Banana sold in July = (8/15) × 1215 = 648
Total number of Apple sold in July = (7/15) × 1215 = 567
Hence, the value will be:

Total banana sold in March, May and July = 972 + 1350 + 648 = 2970
Total apple sold in April, June and July = 540 + 864 + 567 = 1971
So, required difference = 2970 – 1971 = 999

​As per data:
Total fruits sold in March = (28/100) × 8100 = 2268
Total number of Banana sold in March = (3/7) × 2268 ​​​​= 972
Total number of Apple sold in March = (4/7) × 2268 = 1296
Total fruits sold in April = (12/100) × 8100 =972
Total number of Banana sold in April = (4/9) × 972 = 432
Total number of Apple sold in April = (5/9) × 972 = 540
Total fruits sold in May = (25/100) × 8100 = 2025
Total number of Banana sold in May = (2/3) × 2025 = 1350
Total number of Apple sold in May = (1/3) × 2025 = 675
Total fruits sold in June = (20/100) × 8100 =1620
Total number of Banana sold in June = (7/15) × 1620 = 756
Total number of Apple sold in June = (4/7) × 1620 = 864
Total fruits sold in July = (15/100) × 8100 =1215
Total number of Banana sold in July = (8/15) × 1215 = 648
Total number of Apple sold in July = (7/15) × 1215 = 567
Hence, the value will be:

The number of Apple sold in March and July together = 1296 + 567 = 1863
Number of Banana sold in June and July together = 756+648 = 1404
Required ratio = 1863:1404 = 69:52

The series follows the following pattern:
15 + 0 = 15
15 + 4 = 19
19 + 8 = 27
27 + 12 = 39
39 +16 = 55

Given
Ravinder, Sudhir and Sunder can cut a tree respectively = 6 days, 12 days and 18 days
Efficiency of Ram than Sunder = Thrice

Formula Used
Work = Time × Efficiency

Calculation
Worked done by Ravinder in 1 day = 1/6
Worked done by Sudhir in 1 day = 1/12
Worked done by Sunder in 1 day = 1/18
Since Ram is thrice as efficient as Sunder,
So work done by Ram in 1 day = (1/18) × 3 = 1/6
Remaining work = 1 – 1/6 – 2/12 – 3/18
⇒ = 1/2
Let the time is taken by Ram to complete the remaining work alone = x days
According to question
⇒ x/6 = 1/2
⇒ x = 6/2 = 3 day
∴ The time taken by Ram to complete the remaining work alone is 3 days.

Given:
P = Rs 40000
R = 8%

Formula used:
SI = P×R×T/100

Calculation:
SI for first 2 years = 40000×8×2/100
= Rs 6400
∴ Amount after 2 years = 40000 + 6400
= Rs 46400
Let the amount paid at the end of 2 years = Rs x
∴ The principal for next 3 years = 46400 - x
∴ A = SI + P = [P×R×T/100] + P
⇒ 35960 = (46400 - x) × 24/100 + (46400 - x)
⇒ 3596000 = (46400 - x) × 24 + 100(46400 - x)
⇒ 3596000 = 1113600 - 24x + 4640000 - 100x
⇒ 124x = 5753600 - 3596000
⇒ 124x = 2157600
⇒ x = 17400
∴ The amount paid at the end of 2nd year is Rs 17400

Concept Used:

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

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Calculation:

26.982 + ?² × 79.01 + 200.05% of 90 = 34.99²
⇒ 27² + ?² × 79 + 200% of 90 = 35²
⇒ ?² × 79 + 729 + 180 = 1225
⇒ ?² × 79 + 909 = 1225
⇒ ?2 × 79 = 316
⇒ ?² = 316/79
⇒ ?² = 4
⇒ ? = 2
∴ The value of ? is 2

Given:
Mukul invest 2/7th of the investment and total investment of Mukul and Atul is equal to the investment of Rahul.

Calculation:
Let the total investment = x
Mukul's investment = x × (2/7)
Rest investment = x - (2x/7) = 5x/7
Let Atul's investment = a, Rahul's investment = b
Rahul investment + Atul investment = 5x/7
⇒ a + b = 5x/7
⇒ b = (5x/7) - a
According to the question



⇒ 3x/7 = 2a
Atul's investment = 3x/14
⇒ Rahul's investment =
⇒ (14x - 3x - 4x)/14
⇒ 7x/14 = x/2
⇒ Investment ratio = Mukul: Atul: Rahul = = 4 :3 : 7
⇒ A's Atul profit Rs.1530
Total profit = (1530 × 14)/3
⇒ Rs. 7140
∴ Total profit = Rs. 7140

From the given information,

1) P is the daughter of O who is the daughter-in-law of N.
(Implies, O is the mother of P.)

2) J is the father of P.
(Implies, N is the father of J and the husband of K.)

3) K is the paternal grandmother of M who is the daughter of L.
(Implies, K is the mother of J and Q. Both J and Q are males.)
4) Q is the brother of J who is the son of K.

Clearly, N is the grandfather of P.

Persons: Samir, Nita, Richa, Shweta, Gifty, Paul and Mohit.
Countries: France, South Africa and Australia.
Days: Monday to Sunday
1) Samir travelled to South Africa on Monday.
2) The one who travelled to Australia travelled on Tuesday and the one who travelled to France travelled on Saturday.
3) Gifty travelled on Wednesday.

4) Mohit travelled on Sunday but not to France.
5) Richa travelled to South Africa but not on Thursday.
6) Paul travelled to Australia but neither on Tuesday nor on Saturday.
Thus, Mohit will travel to South Africa since there are already two persons travelling to Australia on Tuesday and Thursday. Gifty will travel to France.

7) Nita did not travel to France.
Thu, Nita will travel to Australia and Shweta will travel to France.

Hence, the last one to travel is Mohit.

Code for ‘ram’ is ‘sus’,
Code for ‘likes’ is ‘ir’,
Code for ‘stars’ is ‘qa’,
Hence, the possible answer is ‘qa sus ir’.

There are seven employees E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, and E7 in an office.
1. E3 is in the middle of the list and E6 took just 1 leave more than E3.
The list of the number of leaves taken by employees is in descending order:

2. E4 took a greater number of leaves than E3, but less than E2.

3. E5 won the award for his 100 percent attendance i.e., E5 took 0 leaves and E1 took only 1 leave.

4. E3 took a greater number of leaves than E7.

As E3 took 4 leaves and E1 took 1 leave.
Hence, E7 took 2 possible leaves.

Checking each of the following statements we get,
1) J > H < O < L > K ≥ O → L > H, False
2) H > K = O ≤ L > M ≥ P → relation between H and L is not determined, False
3) O > M < L < G = K ≤ H → H > L, True
4) R > L < P > K > H ≥ S → relation between H and L is not determined, False
5) H > T < L < W > K ≥ O → relation between H and L is not determined, False
Hence, only option 3 is correct.

Note:
I. Only a few bottles are kettles.
The above statement implies that
Some bottles are kettles.
Some bottles are not kettles.
II. All kettles are battles.
III. No battle is peaceful.
The least possible Venn diagram is given below:

Conclusions:
I. Some kettles are peaceful. → False (as no kettle is peaceful)
II. Some bottles are battles. → True (as some bottles that are kettles are also battles)
Hence, only conclusion II follows.