SBI PO Prelims Mock Test - 1 - Bank Exams MCQ

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. CAEBD.

• First is C as it establishes the subject i.e. Tundra fires. C is the only opener that can make form a meaningful sentence.
• Next is A as it further describes the Tundra fires. 'Unprecedented' means 'unmatched; unparalleled'.
• E follows A as it tells what scientists have done i.e. they have documented something.
• Next is B as it tells what the scientists have documented i.e. a handful of large fires.
• Last is D as it tells where these fires have been documented i.e. Alaska’s North Slope.

The sentence is- While tundra fires are not unprecedented—scientists have documented a handful of large ones on Alaska’s North Slope in recent history.

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

Key Points

• In the fourth part of the given sentence, the use of the plural form of the noun 'advices' is incorrect.
• The noun 'advice' is an uncountable noun i.e. we cannot count it.
• Uncountable nouns usually do not have a plural form and are used with a singular verb.​
• Advice is uncountable, we say a piece of advice (not 'an advice') and some advice (not 'some advices').
• For Example:
  • ​My advices are quite disinterested. ✖
  • My advice is quite disinterested. ✓
• Therefore, the noun 'advice' should be used in place of the noun 'advices'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Correct sentence: My sister gave me a lot of advice.

Additional Information

• The nouns given below seem plural in form but in actuality are singular:
  • News, billiards, summons, physics, measles, innings, etc.
• For Example:
  • ​Physics is an interesting subject.

The correct answer is Option 1) i.e. Only A is correct.

Key Points

• Sentence A) The whole film strays dangerously close to anodyne children's television fare at this stage.
  • Here anodyne is correctly used. 'Anodyne' here means not likely to offend or arouse tensions
• Sentence B) The Bankruptcy Code requires that the debtor's counsel be disinterested and not have an interest anodyne to the estate.
  • Here the use of anodyne makes no sense. 'Adverse' should be there in place of 'anodyne'. Adverse here means opposed to one's interests
• Sentence C) On more than one occasion his decrees provoked riots, and there were those who voiced anodyne opinions on the Duke in public.
  • Here the use of anodyne makes no sense. 'Adverse' should be there in place of 'anodyne'. Adverse here means opposite in position

Only sentence A is correct.

The introductory sentence is obviously ‘D’. After the Quagga is introduced, the next level of introduction is given in ‘A’. Once it is said that the Quagga is related the zebra, the next part must be which zebra it is more related to and that is said in ‘B’. Obviously, the last sentence is ‘C’.

• Let us see the meaning of the word "Raise"
  • Raise(verb): Put forward for consideration or discussion
    • Ex: "raise the question of promotions"
• The word in the bracket -- Arise is a contextual misfit and does not make the sentence meaningful.
  • Arise: Come into existence.
• Hence, Raise is the most suitable fit for the blank.

• Let's see the meanings of the other words:

• Maladaptive is a condition when a person behaves stubbornly and doesn’t adjust to the changing requirements.
• Synonyms of the word Maladaptive are Dysfunctional, stubborn, arrogant, and non-adaptive.
• Antonyms of the word Maladaptive are Adaptive, Adjustable, Flexible
• Thus, the correct answer is poorly adjusted.

The correct answer is Only Q is incorrect.

Key Points

• In sentence Q:
• The word 'weak used here is contextually incorrect. The correct word that should be used here is week.
• Weak means lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Week means
  a period of seven days.
• So, according to the context of the sentence 'week' is the appropriate word here.

   

  Therefore, the correct sentence is,

  Within a week, it sickened to a raging fever and its pulse went up to a hundred and fifty in the shade.

The correct answer is 'intended, ​improve.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about the role of advertisements in the company's image.
• ​Let us explore the words in the given options:
  • 'Intended' means to plan or mean to do something.
  • 'Improve' means to become or to make something better.

Conclusion: To make the company's image better, the advertisements are made or planned.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
Complete Sentence: The advertisements are intended to improve the company's image.

Additional Information

• The meaning of other options:
  • 'Abrupt' means sudden and unexpected.
    • 'Abuse' means to use something in a bad or dishonest way.
  • 'Casual' means relaxed and not worried; without showing great effort or interest.
    • 'Criticize' means to say what is bad or wrong with somebody or something.
  • 'Instinctive' means something done without conscious thought.
    • 'Scold' means to speak angrily to somebody because he or she has done something bad or wrong.
  • 'Random' means chosen by chance.
    • 'Deplete' means to reduce the amount of something so that there is not much left.

The correct answer is option 5.

Key Points

• The correct sequence of the scattered segments is CEDAB.
• C, "plants rely on their roots to absorb," is the first part as it introduces the fundamental role of roots in plants' absorption of essential elements.
• E, "water and nutrients from the soil," comes next as the second part, providing specific details about the substances plants absorb through their roots.
• D, "while their stems and leaves," is the third part, logically following E, as it further explains the specific role of stems and leaves in contrast to the role of roots.
• A, "positioned above ground, utilize sunlight," is the fourth part as it explains the specific location of stems and leaves (above ground) to utilize sunlight.
• B, "for photosynthesis and growth processes," is the last part, concluding the sentence by summarizing the purpose of utilizing sunlight in plants for essential life processes.
• The complete sentence would be: "Plants rely on their roots to absorb water and nutrients from the soil, while their stems and leaves, positioned above ground, utilize sunlight for photosynthesis and growth processes."

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

• ​​The correct sequence of the scattered segments is ECDBA.
• E, "stunting in early childhood," is the first part as it introduces the topic of the sentence i.e. stunting in early childhood.
• C, "not only affects height but also," comes next as the second part to provide additional information about the impact of stunting.
• D, "impacts cognitive development," is the third part, logically following C, as it further elaborates on the effects of stunting on cognitive development.
• B, "influencing educational outcomes," comes next as the fourth part, explaining another aspect of the impact of stunting.
• A, "particularly in low- and middle-income countries," is the last part, concluding the sentence by specifying the context (low- and middle-income countries) in which stunting has a significant influence.
• The complete sentence would be: "Stunting in early childhood not only affects height but also impacts cognitive development, influencing educational outcomes, particularly in low- and middle-income countries."

The correct answer is option 3), i.e. Let down.

Key Points

The meaning of the phrase let down is to disappoint.
Example: You must attend the party not to let them down.
The meaning of the other given phrases:

• Look on: To be a spectator / to watch something happen but not become involved in it
  • Example: He came here to look on the match.
• Own up: To admit
  • Example: You should own up to your mistakes.
• Put on: To switch on
  • Example: Put on the light please.

Hence, option 3) is the answer.

The correct answer is 'withold '.

Key Points

• The word 'withold ' has been incorrectly spelled in the given sentence.
• The correct spelling and its meaning has been listed below -
  • withhold - refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another).
• Example - We must be mindful that the Secretary of State has the power to give or withhold consent to the Bill.

Additional Information

The following are the meanings of the other highlighted words in the given sentence -

• trustworthy - able to be relied on as honest or truthful.
• obtained - get, acquire, or secure (something).
• extent - the particular degree to which something is or is believed to be the case.

Person A:
Monthly Salary of A = (35/100) × 100000 = 35000 Rs.
Expenses of A on Food = (35/100)×35000 = 12250 Rs.
Investment = (45/100)×35000 = 15750 Rs.
Medical = (20/100)×35000 = 7000 Rs

Person B:
Monthly Salary of B = (20/100)×100000 = 20000 Rs.
Expenses of B on Food = (35/100)×20000 = 7000 Rs.
Investment = (45/100)×20000 = 9000 Rs.
Medical = (20/100)×20000 = 4000 Rs.

Person C:
Monthly Salary of C = (15/100)×100000 = 15000 Rs.
Expenses of C on Food = (35/100)×15000 = 5250 Rs.
Investment = (45/100)×15000 = 6750 Rs.
Medical = (20/100)×15000 = 3000 Rs.

Person D:
Monthly Salary of D = (30/100)×100000 = 30000 Rs.
Expenses of D on Food = (35/100)×30000 = 10500 Rs.
Investment = (45/100)×30000 = 13500 Rs.
Medical = (20/100)×30000 = 6000 Rs.

From the above solution,
Expenses of B on Investment = 9000
Expenses of B on Medical = 4000
Required Difference= (9000 - 4000) = 5000

Given:
From the Bar Graph, we can construct a table showing the profit% of the companies:

Formula used:
Expenditure = Revenue × [100/(100 + Profit%)]

Calculation:
Let the revenue of company ABC in the year 2019 be 100x
Then, the revenue of company MNO in the year 2020 = 100x
Expenditure of company ABC in the year 2019 = Revenue × [100/(100 + Profit%)]
⇒ 100x × [100/(100 + 30)]
⇒ 100x × (100/130)
⇒ (1000/13)x
and expenditure of company MNO in the year 2020 = Revenue × [100/(100 + Profit%)]
⇒ 100x × [100/(100 + 25)]
⇒ 100x × (100/125)
⇒ 80x
Now, required ratio = (1000/13)x : 80x
⇒ 1000 : 1040
⇒ 25 : 26
∴ The ratio of the expenditure of company ABC in the year 2019 to that of company MNO in the year 2020 is 25 : 26.

Radius of the cone = 10 cm
Height of the cone = x cm
Volume of the cone = 1/3πr²h
2400 = 1/3 × 3 × 10 × 10 × h
h = 24 cm
Slant height of the cone = √(10)² + (24)² = √676 = 26 cm
Total surface area of the cone = πr (l + r)
= 3× 10 (26 + 10)
= (30 × 36)
= 1080 cm²
Curved surface area of the cylinder = (1080 + 1620) = 2700 cm²
Height of the cylinder = 24 × (125/100) = 30 cm
Curved surface area of the cylinder = 2πRH
2700 = 2 × 3 × 30 × R
R = 15 cm

Given:
I: 1.5x² – 5x – 44 = 0
II: 2.5y² – 15y – 17.5 = 0

Concept used:
Factorize the equations and find the roots of each equation. Then let's compare the values of the roots and obtain the solution.

Calculation:
I: 1.5x² – 5x – 44 = 0
⇒ (3/2)x² – 5x – 44 = 0
⇒ 3x² – 2 × 5x – 44 × 2 = 0
⇒ 3x² – 10x – 88 = 0
⇒ 3x² + 12x – 22x – 88 = 0
⇒ 3x × (x + 4) – 22 × (x + 4) = 0
⇒ (x + 4) × (3x – 22) = 0
⇒ x = (-4), 22/3

II: 2.5y² – 15y – 17.5 = 0
⇒ (5/2)y² – 15y – 35/2 = 0
⇒ 5y² – 15y × 2 – 35 = 0
⇒ 5y² – 30y – 35 = 0
⇒ 5y² + 5y – 35y -35 = 0
⇒ 5y × (y + 1) – 35 × (y + 1) = 0
⇒ (y + 1) × (5y – 35) = 0
⇒ y = (-1), 35/5
⇒ y = (-1), 7
Comparing values of x and y,

From the table, we can conclude that a relationship cannot be established between variables x and y.

∴ We can say, x = y, or, the relation cannot be established.

Calculation:
50% of 300 + (3/5) of 200 - 80 + t = 300
⇒ (50/100) × 300 + (3/5) × 200 - 80 + t = 300
⇒ (1/2) × 300 + 120 - 80 + t = 300
⇒ 150 + 120 - 80 + t = 300
⇒ 270 - 80 + t = 300
⇒ 190 + t = 300
⇒ t = 300 - 190
⇒ t = 110
∴ The value of t is 110.

Concept Used:
Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,
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Calculation:
35.98 ÷ 5.98 + 6.99 of 2.97 – 3.98 = ? ÷ 7.98
⇒ 36 ÷ 6 + 7 of 3 – 4 = ? ÷ 8
⇒ 6 + 21 – 4 = ? × 1/8
⇒ ? = 184
∴ The value of (?) is 184

Calculations:
I. 8x² – 58x + 77 = 0
⇒ 8x² – 44x – 14x + 77 = 0
⇒ 4x(2x – 11) – 7(2x – 11) = 0
⇒ (4x – 7) (2x – 11) = 0
⇒ x = 7/4, 11/2
⇒ x = 1.75, 5.5

II. 6y² – 97y + 357 = 0
⇒ 6y² – 63y – 34y + 357 = 0
⇒ 3y(2y – 21) – 17(2y – 21) = 0
⇒ (2y – 21)(3y – 17) = 0
⇒ y = 21/2, 17/3
⇒ y = 10.5, 5.66

∴ x < y

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

Calculation:
√729 × 5/3 + ? – 33 × 5 = 32 × √1024 × 7/42
⇒27 × 5/3 + ? – 3³ × 5 = 3² × 32 × 7/4²
⇒9 × 5 + ? – 33 × 5 = 32 × 32 × 7/16
⇒9 × 5 + ? – 33 × 5 = 32 × 2 × 7
⇒9 × 5 + ? – 135 = 126
⇒9 × 5 + ? = 126 + 135
⇒9 × 5 + ? = 261
⇒? = 261 – 45
⇒? = 216
∴ The value of ‘?’ is 216.

Given:
12 boxes – A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L
1. 4 boxes are kept between Box F and Box L, which is kept 4^th from the top of the stack.
2. Box G is kept 3 places below Box F.
3. Box I kept 6^th from the bottom of the stack.

4. Box L is kept between Box H and Box A, which is kept immediately above Box E.
5. 2 boxes are kept between Box B and Box A.
6. Box K is kept 5 places above Box E.

7. Box C is kept immediately below Box J.
8. Box B is kept below Box D.

(Case 1a will not be possible as it will not satisfy point 8.)
Final Arrangement:

Hence, Box H is kept 3rd from the top of the stack or 10th from the bottom of the stack.

According to the given information, we get the following figure,

Hence, point W is in north-east of point R.

According to the given information, we get the following figure,

By using Pythagoras theorem,
Shortest distance between Q and W = √ (8² + 6²) = √ (64 + 36) = √100 = 10
Hence, ‘10m’ is the correct answer.

According to the given information, we get the following figure,

First point in in south-west of second point except in V – U.
Hence, ‘V – U’ does not belong to the group.

1) Bharti does not sit on the side of the table.
2) Bhavya who is facing inside sits third to the right of Bharti.
3) Dia sits immediate right of Diksha who does not face inside.
4) Arti is not the immediate neighbor of Bhavya.
5) Only two people sit between Dia and Arti.
6) Disha sits on the corner of the table.

Case 1:

Case 2:

Case 3:

7) Charu sits immediate right of Arya who sits second to the left of Disha.
Hence, case 2 and case 3 gets eliminated.
The final arrangement is given below-

So, Aryan sits immediate left of Arti.

1) Billy sits fourth to the left of Archie.
2) Archie sits at one of the extreme ends of the line.
3) Both the immediate neighbours of Billy face north direction.

4) Kitty sits second to the left of Jenny.
5) Jenny is not the immediate neighbour of Billy.
6) Neither Jenny nor Jimmy sits at the extreme end of the line.

7) Stella sits near to Billy.
8) Stella sits second to the left of Ammy.
9) Jimmy is not an immediate neighbour of Ammy and faces in the opposite direction to Cathy.

(Case II: Eliminates because Jimmy and Ammy are the neighbours of each other and according to question both of them should not be sitting immediately next to each other).

10) The immediate neighbour of Cathy faces the same direction but opposite to Cathy.
As Cathy is facing towards the south then Jimmy will be facing towards the North.
11) Immediate neighbours of Kitty face opposite directions.
12) People sitting at the extreme ends are facing in the opposite direction.

The final arrangement:

Hence, Stella sits third to the right of Jimmy.

According to the given information-
The family tree is given below-

1) T is nephew of D and is not Son of N.
2) L and D is daughter of M, who is married to O.
3) L is married to K.
4) N is married to J and D is married to I.
5) N is only son of M.

Hence, O is the wife of M

According to the given information-
The family tree is given below-

1) T is nephew of D and is not Son of N.
2) L and D is daughter of M, who is married to O.
3) L is married to K.
4) N is married to J and D is married to I.
5) N is only son of M.

Hence, J is wife of N.

Six person: A, B, C, D, E, and F
Different colours: Red, Blue, Black, White, Yellow and Green
1- One who likes Yellow is two places below from F on the same flat.
2- B likes Green and lives above one who likes Yellow but not in the same flat and floor as F.
3- One who likes White lives below to both B and one who likes Blue.
4- The one who likes Blue and the one who likes White live in the same flat.
5- Neither F nor C likes Blue.

6- One who likes Black is not an immediate neighbour of E, who lives immediately west the one who likes White in the same floor. So case-2 gets eliminated.
7- D lives on floor 3.
8- No one lives to the east of C.

Final arrangement.
Hence, B lives on even numbered floor so B is odd. 

Venn diagram for the given statements are follows.

Conclusions
I. Some Painter can never be player - True (Given All Dancer are Painter and No Player are Dancer thus the part of Pointer which are Dancer can not be Player)
II. All Player being Painter is a possibility - True (Given All Dancer are Painter and No Player are Dancer thus the part of Painter which are not Dancer can be Player so All Player being Painter is a possibility true)