SBI PO 2018: Prelims Question Paper - 1 | SBI PO Mock Test Series & Past Year Papers 2024 - Bank Exams PDF Download

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Directions (1-8): In the questions given below, there is a sentence in which one part is given in bold. 
The part given in bold may or may not be grammatically correct. Choose the best alternative among 
the four given which can replace the part in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the 
part given in bold is already correct and does not require any replacement, choose option (e), i.e. 
“No replacement required” as your answer. 
 
Q1. Nobody can deny the fact that Indian economy is very different than American economy.  
(a) are very different than 
(b) is so much different than 
(c) are very different from 
(d) is very different from 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q2. Accurate statistics with regards to the area occupied in different forms of cultivation are difficult 
to obtain. 
(a) statistic with regards to 
(b) statistics with regard to 
(c) statistic with regard to 
(d) statistics in regards to 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q3. Seldom if ever was there any training or instructions in such tactics for either the tank crews or 
the infantry formations. 
(a) Seldom or never 
(b) Seldom if never 
(c) Seldom or ever 
(d) Seldom has ever 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q4. As soon as I opened the front door of my house, than I smelled 
the distinctive aroma of fresh coffee. 
(a) then I smelled 
(b) that I smelled 
(c) I smelled 
(d) I smell 
(e) No replacement required 
 
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Directions (1-8): In the questions given below, there is a sentence in which one part is given in bold. 
The part given in bold may or may not be grammatically correct. Choose the best alternative among 
the four given which can replace the part in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the 
part given in bold is already correct and does not require any replacement, choose option (e), i.e. 
“No replacement required” as your answer. 
 
Q1. Nobody can deny the fact that Indian economy is very different than American economy.  
(a) are very different than 
(b) is so much different than 
(c) are very different from 
(d) is very different from 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q2. Accurate statistics with regards to the area occupied in different forms of cultivation are difficult 
to obtain. 
(a) statistic with regards to 
(b) statistics with regard to 
(c) statistic with regard to 
(d) statistics in regards to 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q3. Seldom if ever was there any training or instructions in such tactics for either the tank crews or 
the infantry formations. 
(a) Seldom or never 
(b) Seldom if never 
(c) Seldom or ever 
(d) Seldom has ever 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q4. As soon as I opened the front door of my house, than I smelled 
the distinctive aroma of fresh coffee. 
(a) then I smelled 
(b) that I smelled 
(c) I smelled 
(d) I smell 
(e) No replacement required 
 
   
    
 
Q5. Although he had fewer supporters among the governing class, but he was able to get the popular 
vote. 
(a) he was able 
(b) and he was able 
(c) else he was able 
(d) or he was able 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q6. The party explicitly denies that they are not involved in mainstream politics. 
(a) denied that they are not 
(b) denies that they were 
(c) denied that they are 
(d) deny that they are not 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q7. I would rather be a poor man in a garret with plenty of good books to read than a king who did 
not loved reading. 
(a) who do not loved 
(b) who did not love 
(c) whom did not loved 
(d) whom did not love 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q8. The relatively static lattice in a diamond ensures that the scattering is at a minimum and the thermal 
conductivity is exceptional good. 
(a) are exceptional 
(b) was exceptional 
(c) are exceptionally 
(d) is exceptionally 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Directions (9-13): Select the phrase/connector (it must be at the start) from the given three options 
which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same 
meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. 
 
Q9. We see ourselves repeating our ordinary routine. We realize how much wealth surrounds our 
life. 
(i) When we see ourselves …………… 
(ii) Our ordinary routine………. 
(iii) Realizing how much wealth…………… 
(a) Only (i) 
(b) Both (ii) and (iii) 
(c) Only (iii) 
(d) Only (ii) 
(e) None of these 
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Directions (1-8): In the questions given below, there is a sentence in which one part is given in bold. 
The part given in bold may or may not be grammatically correct. Choose the best alternative among 
the four given which can replace the part in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the 
part given in bold is already correct and does not require any replacement, choose option (e), i.e. 
“No replacement required” as your answer. 
 
Q1. Nobody can deny the fact that Indian economy is very different than American economy.  
(a) are very different than 
(b) is so much different than 
(c) are very different from 
(d) is very different from 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q2. Accurate statistics with regards to the area occupied in different forms of cultivation are difficult 
to obtain. 
(a) statistic with regards to 
(b) statistics with regard to 
(c) statistic with regard to 
(d) statistics in regards to 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q3. Seldom if ever was there any training or instructions in such tactics for either the tank crews or 
the infantry formations. 
(a) Seldom or never 
(b) Seldom if never 
(c) Seldom or ever 
(d) Seldom has ever 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q4. As soon as I opened the front door of my house, than I smelled 
the distinctive aroma of fresh coffee. 
(a) then I smelled 
(b) that I smelled 
(c) I smelled 
(d) I smell 
(e) No replacement required 
 
   
    
 
Q5. Although he had fewer supporters among the governing class, but he was able to get the popular 
vote. 
(a) he was able 
(b) and he was able 
(c) else he was able 
(d) or he was able 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q6. The party explicitly denies that they are not involved in mainstream politics. 
(a) denied that they are not 
(b) denies that they were 
(c) denied that they are 
(d) deny that they are not 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q7. I would rather be a poor man in a garret with plenty of good books to read than a king who did 
not loved reading. 
(a) who do not loved 
(b) who did not love 
(c) whom did not loved 
(d) whom did not love 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q8. The relatively static lattice in a diamond ensures that the scattering is at a minimum and the thermal 
conductivity is exceptional good. 
(a) are exceptional 
(b) was exceptional 
(c) are exceptionally 
(d) is exceptionally 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Directions (9-13): Select the phrase/connector (it must be at the start) from the given three options 
which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same 
meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. 
 
Q9. We see ourselves repeating our ordinary routine. We realize how much wealth surrounds our 
life. 
(i) When we see ourselves …………… 
(ii) Our ordinary routine………. 
(iii) Realizing how much wealth…………… 
(a) Only (i) 
(b) Both (ii) and (iii) 
(c) Only (iii) 
(d) Only (ii) 
(e) None of these 
   
    
 
Q10. There is a growing influence of the Indian Diaspora on Capitol Hill. Trump will certainly see 
the advantages of doing business with India. 
(i) As there is a growing influence of… 
(ii)The growing influence of the Indian… 
(iii)With the growing influence of the Indian.. 
(a) Only (i) is correct 
(b) Only (iii) is correct 
(c) Both (i) and (ii) are correct 
(d) Both (i) and (iii) are correct 
(e) All are correct 
 
Q11. There was no democracy in British India. The rulers could take bold decisions fearlessly 
without bothering about repercussions. 
(i) As there was no democracy in British India… 
(ii) Since there was no democracy in British… 
(iii) With the rulers taking bold decisions… 
(a) Only (i) is correct 
(b) Only (ii) is correct 
(c) Both (i) and (ii) are correct 
(d) Both (ii) and (iii) are correct 
(e) All are correct 
 
Q12. Twelve million youth enter the Indian work force every year. Eighty per cent of these youth 
are unskilled.  
(A) While eighty per cent ………  
(B) Since twelve million ………. 
(C) Of the twelve million ………. 
(a) Only (A)   
(b) Only (C) 
(c) Only (A) and (C) 
(d) All (A), (B) and (C) 
(e) None of these  
 
Q13. Scientists build climate models—computer simulations of 
the climate system. They are doing this to further explore the 
causes and effects of global warming  
(i) To further explore… 
(ii) Scientists are building… 
(iii) Predicting effects of global warming… 
(a) Only (i) is correct 
(b) Only (ii) is correct 
(c) Only (iii) is correct 
(d) Both (i) and (ii) are correct 
(e) All are correct 
 
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Directions (1-8): In the questions given below, there is a sentence in which one part is given in bold. 
The part given in bold may or may not be grammatically correct. Choose the best alternative among 
the four given which can replace the part in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the 
part given in bold is already correct and does not require any replacement, choose option (e), i.e. 
“No replacement required” as your answer. 
 
Q1. Nobody can deny the fact that Indian economy is very different than American economy.  
(a) are very different than 
(b) is so much different than 
(c) are very different from 
(d) is very different from 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q2. Accurate statistics with regards to the area occupied in different forms of cultivation are difficult 
to obtain. 
(a) statistic with regards to 
(b) statistics with regard to 
(c) statistic with regard to 
(d) statistics in regards to 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q3. Seldom if ever was there any training or instructions in such tactics for either the tank crews or 
the infantry formations. 
(a) Seldom or never 
(b) Seldom if never 
(c) Seldom or ever 
(d) Seldom has ever 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q4. As soon as I opened the front door of my house, than I smelled 
the distinctive aroma of fresh coffee. 
(a) then I smelled 
(b) that I smelled 
(c) I smelled 
(d) I smell 
(e) No replacement required 
 
   
    
 
Q5. Although he had fewer supporters among the governing class, but he was able to get the popular 
vote. 
(a) he was able 
(b) and he was able 
(c) else he was able 
(d) or he was able 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q6. The party explicitly denies that they are not involved in mainstream politics. 
(a) denied that they are not 
(b) denies that they were 
(c) denied that they are 
(d) deny that they are not 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q7. I would rather be a poor man in a garret with plenty of good books to read than a king who did 
not loved reading. 
(a) who do not loved 
(b) who did not love 
(c) whom did not loved 
(d) whom did not love 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q8. The relatively static lattice in a diamond ensures that the scattering is at a minimum and the thermal 
conductivity is exceptional good. 
(a) are exceptional 
(b) was exceptional 
(c) are exceptionally 
(d) is exceptionally 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Directions (9-13): Select the phrase/connector (it must be at the start) from the given three options 
which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same 
meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. 
 
Q9. We see ourselves repeating our ordinary routine. We realize how much wealth surrounds our 
life. 
(i) When we see ourselves …………… 
(ii) Our ordinary routine………. 
(iii) Realizing how much wealth…………… 
(a) Only (i) 
(b) Both (ii) and (iii) 
(c) Only (iii) 
(d) Only (ii) 
(e) None of these 
   
    
 
Q10. There is a growing influence of the Indian Diaspora on Capitol Hill. Trump will certainly see 
the advantages of doing business with India. 
(i) As there is a growing influence of… 
(ii)The growing influence of the Indian… 
(iii)With the growing influence of the Indian.. 
(a) Only (i) is correct 
(b) Only (iii) is correct 
(c) Both (i) and (ii) are correct 
(d) Both (i) and (iii) are correct 
(e) All are correct 
 
Q11. There was no democracy in British India. The rulers could take bold decisions fearlessly 
without bothering about repercussions. 
(i) As there was no democracy in British India… 
(ii) Since there was no democracy in British… 
(iii) With the rulers taking bold decisions… 
(a) Only (i) is correct 
(b) Only (ii) is correct 
(c) Both (i) and (ii) are correct 
(d) Both (ii) and (iii) are correct 
(e) All are correct 
 
Q12. Twelve million youth enter the Indian work force every year. Eighty per cent of these youth 
are unskilled.  
(A) While eighty per cent ………  
(B) Since twelve million ………. 
(C) Of the twelve million ………. 
(a) Only (A)   
(b) Only (C) 
(c) Only (A) and (C) 
(d) All (A), (B) and (C) 
(e) None of these  
 
Q13. Scientists build climate models—computer simulations of 
the climate system. They are doing this to further explore the 
causes and effects of global warming  
(i) To further explore… 
(ii) Scientists are building… 
(iii) Predicting effects of global warming… 
(a) Only (i) is correct 
(b) Only (ii) is correct 
(c) Only (iii) is correct 
(d) Both (i) and (ii) are correct 
(e) All are correct 
 
   
    
 
Directions (14-19): Given below the sentences each of which has been divided into five parts out of 
which the first part has been marked bold. Each of the questions is then followed by the five options 
which give the sequence of the rearranged parts. You must choose the option which gives the correct 
sequence of the parts. If the sentence is already arranged or the correct sequence doesn't match any 
of the given sequence, mark (e) .i.e. "None of the above" as your answer. 
 
Q14. The apex court had ordered that the/ of the biometric scheme and the enabling law(A)/ deadline 
be extended till the five-judge constitution(B)/ on petitions challenging the validity(C)/ bench delivers 
its judgment(D) 
(a) ACDB 
(b) BCAD 
(c) BDCA 
(d) CADB 
(e) None of the above 
 
Q15. Repealing the law that safeguards/ the floodgates of poaching(A)/ and it would lead to(B)/ 
marginalisation of the indigenous people(C)/the indigenous people would open(D) 
(a) DCBA 
(b) DABC 
(c) ACBD 
(d) BACD 
(e) None of the above 
 
Q16. My thoughts are with the families/ in this unfortunate accident(A)/ recovery of the injured(B)/ 
of those who have lost their loved ones(C)/ I pray for the speedy(D)/  
(a) BCAD 
(b) DACB 
(c) ACBD 
(d) CADB 
(e) None of the above 
 
Q17. Several people became leaders/ remained where they were(A)/ and Ministers after that(B)/ rally 
but the people(C)/ belonging to the community(D)  
(a) ABCD 
(b) BCDA 
(c) CABD 
(d) DACB 
(e) None of the above 
 
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Directions (1-8): In the questions given below, there is a sentence in which one part is given in bold. 
The part given in bold may or may not be grammatically correct. Choose the best alternative among 
the four given which can replace the part in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the 
part given in bold is already correct and does not require any replacement, choose option (e), i.e. 
“No replacement required” as your answer. 
 
Q1. Nobody can deny the fact that Indian economy is very different than American economy.  
(a) are very different than 
(b) is so much different than 
(c) are very different from 
(d) is very different from 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q2. Accurate statistics with regards to the area occupied in different forms of cultivation are difficult 
to obtain. 
(a) statistic with regards to 
(b) statistics with regard to 
(c) statistic with regard to 
(d) statistics in regards to 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q3. Seldom if ever was there any training or instructions in such tactics for either the tank crews or 
the infantry formations. 
(a) Seldom or never 
(b) Seldom if never 
(c) Seldom or ever 
(d) Seldom has ever 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q4. As soon as I opened the front door of my house, than I smelled 
the distinctive aroma of fresh coffee. 
(a) then I smelled 
(b) that I smelled 
(c) I smelled 
(d) I smell 
(e) No replacement required 
 
   
    
 
Q5. Although he had fewer supporters among the governing class, but he was able to get the popular 
vote. 
(a) he was able 
(b) and he was able 
(c) else he was able 
(d) or he was able 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q6. The party explicitly denies that they are not involved in mainstream politics. 
(a) denied that they are not 
(b) denies that they were 
(c) denied that they are 
(d) deny that they are not 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q7. I would rather be a poor man in a garret with plenty of good books to read than a king who did 
not loved reading. 
(a) who do not loved 
(b) who did not love 
(c) whom did not loved 
(d) whom did not love 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q8. The relatively static lattice in a diamond ensures that the scattering is at a minimum and the thermal 
conductivity is exceptional good. 
(a) are exceptional 
(b) was exceptional 
(c) are exceptionally 
(d) is exceptionally 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Directions (9-13): Select the phrase/connector (it must be at the start) from the given three options 
which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same 
meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. 
 
Q9. We see ourselves repeating our ordinary routine. We realize how much wealth surrounds our 
life. 
(i) When we see ourselves …………… 
(ii) Our ordinary routine………. 
(iii) Realizing how much wealth…………… 
(a) Only (i) 
(b) Both (ii) and (iii) 
(c) Only (iii) 
(d) Only (ii) 
(e) None of these 
   
    
 
Q10. There is a growing influence of the Indian Diaspora on Capitol Hill. Trump will certainly see 
the advantages of doing business with India. 
(i) As there is a growing influence of… 
(ii)The growing influence of the Indian… 
(iii)With the growing influence of the Indian.. 
(a) Only (i) is correct 
(b) Only (iii) is correct 
(c) Both (i) and (ii) are correct 
(d) Both (i) and (iii) are correct 
(e) All are correct 
 
Q11. There was no democracy in British India. The rulers could take bold decisions fearlessly 
without bothering about repercussions. 
(i) As there was no democracy in British India… 
(ii) Since there was no democracy in British… 
(iii) With the rulers taking bold decisions… 
(a) Only (i) is correct 
(b) Only (ii) is correct 
(c) Both (i) and (ii) are correct 
(d) Both (ii) and (iii) are correct 
(e) All are correct 
 
Q12. Twelve million youth enter the Indian work force every year. Eighty per cent of these youth 
are unskilled.  
(A) While eighty per cent ………  
(B) Since twelve million ………. 
(C) Of the twelve million ………. 
(a) Only (A)   
(b) Only (C) 
(c) Only (A) and (C) 
(d) All (A), (B) and (C) 
(e) None of these  
 
Q13. Scientists build climate models—computer simulations of 
the climate system. They are doing this to further explore the 
causes and effects of global warming  
(i) To further explore… 
(ii) Scientists are building… 
(iii) Predicting effects of global warming… 
(a) Only (i) is correct 
(b) Only (ii) is correct 
(c) Only (iii) is correct 
(d) Both (i) and (ii) are correct 
(e) All are correct 
 
   
    
 
Directions (14-19): Given below the sentences each of which has been divided into five parts out of 
which the first part has been marked bold. Each of the questions is then followed by the five options 
which give the sequence of the rearranged parts. You must choose the option which gives the correct 
sequence of the parts. If the sentence is already arranged or the correct sequence doesn't match any 
of the given sequence, mark (e) .i.e. "None of the above" as your answer. 
 
Q14. The apex court had ordered that the/ of the biometric scheme and the enabling law(A)/ deadline 
be extended till the five-judge constitution(B)/ on petitions challenging the validity(C)/ bench delivers 
its judgment(D) 
(a) ACDB 
(b) BCAD 
(c) BDCA 
(d) CADB 
(e) None of the above 
 
Q15. Repealing the law that safeguards/ the floodgates of poaching(A)/ and it would lead to(B)/ 
marginalisation of the indigenous people(C)/the indigenous people would open(D) 
(a) DCBA 
(b) DABC 
(c) ACBD 
(d) BACD 
(e) None of the above 
 
Q16. My thoughts are with the families/ in this unfortunate accident(A)/ recovery of the injured(B)/ 
of those who have lost their loved ones(C)/ I pray for the speedy(D)/  
(a) BCAD 
(b) DACB 
(c) ACBD 
(d) CADB 
(e) None of the above 
 
Q17. Several people became leaders/ remained where they were(A)/ and Ministers after that(B)/ rally 
but the people(C)/ belonging to the community(D)  
(a) ABCD 
(b) BCDA 
(c) CABD 
(d) DACB 
(e) None of the above 
 
   
    
 
Q18. He also directed the department/ to develop the new schools as model(A)/ completion of 
construction work(B)/ construction technology for early(C)/ institutions and engage modern(D)  
(a) ADCB 
(b) ABCD 
(c) DACB 
(d) CADB 
(e) None of the above 
 
Q19. The U.S. is a/ to its being an open society(A)/ nation of immigrants(B)/ in the present global 
order(C)/ and owes its predominant position(D). 
(a) ADCB 
(b) ABCD 
(c) BDCA 
(d) CADB 
(e) None of the above 
 
Directions (20-25): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. 
Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. 
Have you heard that the economy is like a car? It’s the most popular analogy in financial reporting and 
political discourse. The American people are repeatedly told by financial pundits and politicians that 
consumption is an ‘engine’ that ‘drives’ economic growth because it makes up 70% of GDP. One 
notable Nobel-winning economics pundit with a penchant for bizarre growth theories even recently 
noted that an economy can be ‘based on purchases of yachts, luxury cars, and the services of personal 
trainers and celebrity chefs.’ Conversely, other economists including Nobel-winner Joseph Stiglitz 
claim that our economy is stuck in ‘first gear’ due to inequality: too much income is concentrated 
among too few rich people who tend to save larger share of their income and thus have a lower 
‘marginal propensity to consume’. The Keynesian message is clear: if you want to put the economic 
pedal to the metal, get out there and consume! 
Not so fast, Speed Racer. The systematic failure by Keynesian economists and pundits to distinguish 
between consuming and producing value is the single most damaging fallacy in popular economic 
thinking. If the economy were a car, consumer preferences would 
surely be the steering wheel, but real savings and investment would 
be the engine that drives it forward. 
Economic growth (booms) and declines (bust) have always been led 
by changes in business and durable goods investment, while final 
consumer goods spending has been relatively stable through the 
business cycle. Booms and busts in financial markets, heavy industry 
and housing have always been leading indicators of recession and 
recovery.