SBI PO Prelims Mock Test - 10 - Bank Exams MCQ

The correct answer is discovery.

Key Points

• The passage is about a 'life bearing boulder or a large rock'.
• Let us read the line from the given passage: "The accidental ____(1)____of marine organisms on a boulder on the sea floor beneath 900 metres (3,000ft) of Antarctic ice shelf has led scientists to rethink the limits of life on Earth."
• From the sentence mentioned above we can understand that the accidental finding of something on the sea floor has led the scientists to think again about the limits of life on Earth.
• Clearly, the scientist came across the 'boulder'.
• In option 3, 'discovery' refers to 'the process of discovering or finding out'.
• Thus, 'discovery' is the appropriate word for blank no. 1.

Additional Information

The meaning of the other given words:

• escapade: an act involving excitement or adventure
• insight: a deep understanding of something
• initiative: the power to take charge before others do
• chance: a possibility

The correct sentence will be: The accidental discovery of marine organisms on a boulder on the sea floor beneath 900 metres (3,000ft) of Antarctic ice shelf has led scientists to rethink the limits of life on Earth.

The correct answer is stuck.

Key Points

• The passage is about a 'life bearing boulder or a large rock'.
• Let us read the line from the given passage: "footage from a video camera sent down the hole captured the first images of organisms ____(4)____ to a rock far beneath an ice shelf."
• From the given sentence we can understand that the researchers had sent down a video camera in order to find the core and the images of the organisms on the boulder were captured.
• So, the organisms were found on the boulder.
• In option 2, 'stuck' refers to 'cling to something or be fixed or glued'.
• So, the word 'stuck' is appropriate for blank no 4.

Additional Information

The meaning of the other given words:

• stabbed: thrust a knife to wound or kill someone
• unbound: not bound or tied up
• knocked: to strike a surface noisily
• found: searched out

The correct sentence will be:"footage from a video camera sent down the hole captured the first images of organisms stuck to a rock far beneath an ice shelf."

The correct answer is When a property or an asset is borrowed.
Key Points

Reading the passage we find the following lines:

• "Lending (also known as "financing") occurs when someone allows another person to borrow something. Money, property, or another asset is given by the lender to the borrower, with the expectation that the borrower will either return the asset or repay the lender."
• Reading the above lines it is evident that lending which is also known as financing occurs when a property or an asset is borrowed.

Therefore we can conclude that the correct answer is When a property or an asset is borrowed.

The correct answer is Resolve.
Key Points

Let's look at the meaning of the given word and the correct option.

• Settle: Resolve or reach an agreement about something.
• Resolve: Settle or find a solution to something.

Thus from the above given meanings it is clear that both settle and resolve are synonyms and have similar meanings.

Therefore the correct answer is Settle.
Additional Information

• Prolong: Extend the duration of.
• Fester: To become septic (of a wound) to become rotten.
• Inhibit: Hinder, restrain or prevent.
• Qualify: To be entitled to a particular benefit.

The correct answer is Abstraction.
Key Points

Let's look at the meaning of the given word and the correct option.

• Entity: A thing with distinct and independent existence.
• Abstraction: Something dealing with ideas without having a concrete physical existence.

From the given points it is clear that
both words have opposite meanings and are antonyms.

Therefore the correct answer is Abstraction.
Additional Information

• Establishment: A public institution or organization.
• Corpus: A collection of written or spoken material; the entire work of a particular body.
• Institution: a large and important organization, such as a university or bank.
• Organization: a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose.

The Correct Option is – 2.

The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The second sentence usually provides more information about the first. Here, the second sentence mentions the impact of a plane crash, and only sentence R mentions a plane crashing into the World Trade Center building.

So, R must be the first sentence.
The third sentence must logically follow from the second sentence. Only sentence T mentions the aftermath of the plane crash – the evacuation of people from the building.

So, T must be the third sentence.
The fourth sentence must follow from the third. Only sentence P mentions another plane crash 18 minutes later – into the South Tower of the World Trade Center building.

So, P must be the fourth sentence.
Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier sentences, with the last giving some kind of conclusion to the above sentences. Out of the remaining sentences, S mentions that the ‘hijackers’ were Islamic terrorists and Q concludes by giving the reasons for the attack.

So, S must be the sixth sentence while Q is the last sentence of the paragraph. The correct order is: RTPSQ or R2TP5SQ

The complete paragraph is:
On September 11, 2001, at 8:45 a.m. on a clear Tuesday morning, an American Airlines Boeing 767 loaded with 20,000 gallons of jet fuel crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. The impact left a gaping, burning hole near the 80th floor of the 110-story skyscraper, instantly killing hundreds of people and trapping hundreds more in higher floors. As the evacuation of the tower and its twin got underway, television cameras broadcasted live images of what initially appeared to be a freak accident. Then, 18 minutes after the first plane hit, a second Boeing 767—United Airlines Flight 175—appeared out of the sky, turned sharply toward the World Trade Center, and sliced into the south tower near the 60th floor. The collision caused a massive explosion that showered burning debris over surrounding buildings and onto the streets below. It immediately became clear that America was under attack. The hijackers were Islamic terrorists from Saudi Arabia and several other Arab nations. Reportedly financed by the al-Qaida terrorist organization of Saudi fugitive Osama bin Laden, they were allegedly acting in retaliation for America’s support of Israel, its involvement in the Persian Gulf War, and its continued military presence in the Middle East.

The correct answer is 'B' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the second part of the given sentence, the plural form of the verb 'require' is incorrect.
• The subject 'drilling' in the given sentence is a singular subject.
• We know that a singular subject always takes a singular verb.
• The singular form of the verb 'requires' should be used with the singular subject 'drilling'.
• Therefore, the singular form of the verb 'requires' should be used in place of the plural form of the verb 'require'.
  

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct sentence: The drilling of wells of large size requires the use of heavy tools and of very strong appliances generally.

Additional Information

• Subjects and verbs must agree with one another in number (singular or plural).
• Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if the subject is plural, its verb must also be plural.

The correct answer is 'A' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the first part of the given sentence, the words 'true' and 'facts' are used side by side, thus the sentence is corrupted by redundancy.
• The word 'facts' means things that are proven to be true.
• The word 'true' is included in the meaning of 'facts'.
• So, both 'true' and 'facts' can’t be used in a single sentence.
• Therefore, we can say that using the word 'true' along with 'facts' is redundant.
  

Hence, the only possible answer is option 1.

Correct Sentence: The facts regarding the Yugoslav legions and the services rendered by Yugoslav deserters at Gorizia and in the Trentino were simply suppressed.

The correct answer is option (2) i.e. became hopelessly entangled.

Key Points

Use "hopelessly" instead of "hopeless" because to qualify a verb an adverb is required.

• Entangled is a verb here and it must be followed by an adverb.
• Hopeless is an adjective.

​​Correct sentence: "The cavalry gradually became hopelessly entangled among the squares they were unable to break, and at last, they were driven down the face of the ridge and the most dramatic part of the battle came to an end." 

Additional Information

An adverb is a word that describes a verb (he sings loudly), an adjective (very tall), another adverb (ended too quickly), or even a whole sentence.

Adverbs are used in the following ways.

• at the beginning
  • before all the other verbs.
  • at the end
  • after the verb to be and all auxiliary verbs: can, may, will, must, shall, and have, when have is used as an auxiliary.

The correct answer is "has witnessed growing resentment of cosmopolitan secular elites".

Key Points

• The underlined part of the sentence should be replaced with 'has witnessed growing resentment of cosmopolitan secular elites'.
• In the underlined part the word 'have' should be replaced with 'has' as the talks about 'India' which is singular so we can not use have here as it plural form of the verb.
• Let's look at some examples:
  • Doctors have a difficult job.
  • She has a great personality.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of some words used in the sentence:
  • Witness: a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place
  • Resentment: bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly
  • Cosmopolitan: including people from many different countries
  • Elite: a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society
  • Perception: the ability to see, hear or become aware of something through the senses

The correct answer is 'a better growth rate'.

Key Points

• We need to first identify if the underlined part of the sentence has an error which would lead to its replacement by an appropriate phrase.
• The underlined part of the sentence uses the noun 'batter' which means a semi-liquid mixture of flour, egg, and milk or water, used for making pancakes or for coating food before frying. In context of the given sentence, this is incorrect.
• The comparative adjective 'better' is the best fit word to describe 'growth rate'.
• Hence, 'a better growth rate' is the correct replacement for the underlined phrase.
• This makes option 2 the correct answer.

​​Additional Information

Grammar Rules Learnt:

• When we use a superlative adjective ('the shortest student') before the noun, we generally use it with 'the'.
• 'Well' is an adverb. It is used to modify a verb. But it has an exception.
  • It is used as an adjective when we refer to a person’s health or well-being. She asked about Rahul's illness, and I told her he is well now.

The correct answer is 'malevolent '.

Key Points

• The blank needs an adjective of the negative meaning.
• malevolent means having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
• Synonyms are malicious, spiteful, hostile, evil-minded, etc.
  • Example:- "the glint of dark, malevolent eyes"
• The word 'malevolent' fits in the blank grammatically and contextually correctly.
• The sentence means that "Now I recalled every detail of that meeting and in my mind gave him the most hostile and bitter replies.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

• benevolent: well meaning and kindly.
• charitable: relating to the assistance of those in need.
• bounteous: generously given or giving; bountiful.
• benignant: kindly and benevolent.

The correct answer is Only 3.

Key Points

• Connectors are words that demonstrate the connection between ideas in different sentences, paragraphs, or sections.
• In the sentence, it says that cutting down on sugar will help to lose weight. Also, daily exercising will also help in the reduction of some kilos.
• So, the connector which can appropriately connect these two sentences is 'In the same way'. We use 'in the same way' as subordinating conjunction to introduce a situation that you are comparing with one that you have just mentioned because there is a strong similarity between them.
• So, 'In the same way' is the correct connector for the given sentence.
• The correct sentence will be - Cutting down on sugar will help to lose weight. In the same way, daily exercising will also help in the reduction of some kilos.

​Additional Information

• The types of connectors in English are: coordinating conjunctions, correlative conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, conductive adverbs and prepositional phrases.
• 'Whereas'- We use this conjunction to indicate a contrast between two facts or ideas.
• Whereas means the same as while in sentences expressing contrasts. It does not mean the same as while when while refers to the time.
  • I like supercomputers whereas my brother likes laptops.

• 'However' - It is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.​

  • ​If my brother likes something he'll buy it however much it costs.

The correct answer is 'Option 2.'

Key Points

• The correct phrase is 'eat at a fancy restaurant.'
• The sentence describes a planned future event.
• In such cases, we don't use the infinitive "to" with the main verb.
• We simply use the base form of the verb to indicate the planned action.
• Hence, the correct answer is "eat at a fancy restaurant".

The correct sentence after phrase replacement would be: they plan to visit Paris, explore the louvre, and eat at a fancy restaurant during their trip'.

Additional Information

• to eat at a fancy restaurant: This construction is used with the present tense to indicate an unspecified future event, such as "They sometimes go to the movies to eat popcorn."
• eating at a fancy restaurant: This is the present participle form, which is used for ongoing actions or continuous states.
• will eat at a fancy restaurant: This construction uses the future tense to indicate a specific future event.

Calculation:
For Statement I:
Let the 2-digit number ab be 10a + b
⇒ a + b = 14
∴ Statement I alone is not sufficient.

For Statement II:
10b + a = 10a + b + 18
⇒ 9(b - a) = 18
∴ Statement II alone is not sufficient.
If we solve both the equations, we get the answer as 68.
∴ Both statements are necessary.

Given:
A man sells his goods at 20% profit

Formula used:
Selling Price = Cost Price (100% + Profit%)

Profit% =

Calculation:
let the cost price be 100x,
A man sells his goods at 20% profit,
Selling Price = 100x (100% + 20%)
=
= 120x
If the price at which he buys the goods increases by 30%,
Increased Cost Price = 100x (100% + 30%)
=
= 130x
he sells them at an 15% higher price,
Increased Selling Price = 120x (100% + 15%)
=
= 138x
Profit% =
=

= 80/13
= 6.15%(approx.)
Profit is 6.15%.
Answer is 6.15%.

Calculation:
Rajesh' income in 2021 = 21.5
Rajesh' income in 2020 = 17.6
Percentage increase = [(21.5 - 17.6) × 100]/17.6
⇒ (3.9/17.6) × 100
⇒ 22.15% ≈ 22%
∴ The percentage increase in yearly income of Rajesh in the year 2021 as compared to the previous year is 22%.

College A:
Total number of students studying in (UG + PG) = 1500
Number of students studying UG = 800
Number of students studying PG = (1500 - 800) = 700

College B:
Total number of students studying in (UG + PG) = 1350
Number of students studying UG =750
Number of students studying PG = (1350 - 750) = 600

College C:
Total number of students studying in (UG + PG) = 1750
Number of students studying UG = 900
Number of students studying PG = (1750 - 900) = 850

College D:
Total number of students studying in (UG + PG) = 1450
Number of students studying UG = 700
Number of students studying PG = (1450 - 700) = 750

College E:
Total number of students studying in (UG + PG) = 1250
Number of students studying UG = 650
Number of students studying PG = (1250 - 650) = 600

Solution:
Number of students studying PG in college D = 750
Number of students studying UG in college D = 700
Number of students studying PG in college D are 1 st class = 750 × 3/5 = 450
Number of students studying PG in college D are 1 st class = 700 × 4/7 = 400
Required sum = (450 + 400) = 850

GIVEN:
Zoo A animals = 720
Zoo A Ratio of cow and chicken = 7 : 5
Zoo B animals = 490
Zoo A Ratio of cow and chicken = 4 : 3

CALCULATION:
For Zoo A,
⇒ Number of cow = 720 × (7/12) = 420
⇒ Number of chicken = (720 - 420) = 300
⇒ Number of chicken to be added = (420 - 300) = 120.

For Zoo B,
⇒ Number of cow = 490 × (4/7) = 280
⇒ Number of chicken = (490 - 280) = 210
⇒ Number of chicken to be added = (280 - 210) = 70.

∴ The average of total number of animals (added) = (120 + 70)/2 = 95

The series follows the following pattern

36 × 0.5 = 18
18 × 1 = 18
18 × 1.5 = 27
27 × 2 = 54
54 × 2.5 = 135

∴ The wrong number in the series is 19.

The series follows the following pattern:
96 – 13 = 83
83 – 13 = 70
70 – 13 = 57
57 – 13 = 44
54 – 13 = 31

∴ The wrong term in the series is 45.

Quantity A -
Initial amount of milk = 300
Final amount = (1 - 2 / 5) × (1 - 3 / 12) × 300 = 135

Quantity B -
Let two legged animals be x
2x + 4 × (215 - x) = 550
⇒ 860 - 550 = 2x
⇒ x = 155
Hence, Quantity A < Quantity B

1) A, who likes Phones, sits at one of the extreme ends of the row. Three persons sit between A and G.

2) The one who likes Laptops sits third to the left of the one who sits immediately left of A. Case 2 is eliminated as it does not satisfy the given conditions.

3) G is an immediate neighbor of both B and C. C likes Books. E sits third to the right of C.

4) D, who likes Cars, is an immediate neighbor of the one who likes Bags. B does not like Watches.

The final arrangement is:

Hence, The one who likes Phones and F sit at the extreme ends of the row.

1)  A sits second to the left of B, and A likes Pizza.

2) C is an immediate neighbor of A and sits second to the right of the one who likes Burgers. The one who likes Burgers is not an immediate neighbor of A.

3) F is not an immediate neighbor of D and faces inside. D sits third to the right of the one who likes Pasta, and D does not sit opposite E. Case 1 is eliminated as it does not satisfy the given conditions.

4) The one who likes Sushi sits third to the right of the one who likes Salad. Neither F nor E likes Salad. The one who likes Ice Cream sits immediately to the right of E.

The final arrangement is:

Hence, The one who is sitting third to the right of B likes Ice cream.

1)  A sits second to the left of B, and A likes Pizza.

2) C is an immediate neighbor of A and sits second to the right of the one who likes Burgers. The one who likes Burgers is not an immediate neighbor of A.

3) F is not an immediate neighbor of D and faces inside. D sits third to the right of the one who likes Pasta, and D does not sit opposite E. Case 1 is eliminated as it does not satisfy the given conditions.

4) The one who likes Sushi sits third to the right of the one who likes Salad. Neither F nor E likes Salad. The one who likes Ice Cream sits immediately to the right of E.

The final arrangement is:

Hence, Both II and III combinations are immediate neighbors.

1)  A sits second to the left of B, and A likes Pizza.

2) C is an immediate neighbor of A and sits second to the right of the one who likes Burgers. The one who likes Burgers is not an immediate neighbor of A.

3) F is not an immediate neighbor of D and faces inside. D sits third to the right of the one who likes Pasta, and D does not sit opposite E. Case 1 is eliminated as it does not satisfy the given conditions.

4) The one who likes Sushi sits third to the right of the one who likes Salad. Neither F nor E likes Salad. The one who likes Ice Cream sits immediately to the right of E.

The final arrangement is:

Hence, Two persons are sitting between C and the one who likes Sushi when counted from the right of C.

Given:
Eight persons - P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W
Floor - 1 to 4, Flat - 1 and 2
1) R lives on the odd numbered floor and no one lives to the east of R.
2) U lives immediately above and in the same as of R.

3) There are two floors between P and T.Hence one of them must live on 1st floor and other on 4th floor.
4) T lives above P and they live in different flats.

5) V lives on the same floor on which T lives.
In case - I, V cannot live on the same floor on which T lives because U is already living there, so here case - I gets cancelled.

6) S and W live on the same floor and no one lives to the west of W.
Which means W lives in Flat 1 and S lives on Flat 2.,There is only one place remaining for Q, on floor number 2.

Hence, 'Floor 3 Flat 2 - S' is the correct pair.

Given:
Eight persons - P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W
Floor - 1 to 4, Flat - 1 and 2
1) R lives on the odd numbered floor and no one lives to the east of R.
2) U lives immediately above and in the same as of R.

3) There are two floors between P and T.Hence one of them must live on 1st floor and other on 4th floor.
4) T lives above P and they live in different flats.

5) V lives on the same floor on which T lives.
In case - I, V cannot live on the same floor on which T lives because U is already living there, so here case - I gets cancelled.

6) S and W live on the same floor and no one lives to the west of W.
Which means W lives in Flat 1 and S lives on Flat 2.,There is only one place remaining for Q, on floor number 2.

Hence, 'No one' lives to the west of Q.

Given: The word is ‘RHAPSODY’.

The vowels are shifted by two forward places and the consonants are shifted by four backward places according to the English alphabetical series. The alphabets thus obtained are then arranged in an alphabetical manner starting from left to right. Thus, we get-

The second letter from the right end is U. The fourth letter from the left end is N. The third letter from the right end is Q.
Hence, the correct combination is UNQ.

Given word: INVESTIGATION

Forward Pairs: ST, EN
Backward Pair: AI, NO, IN
Hence, more than four pairs is the correct answer.