SBI PO 2013 PYQs

Question 1

Which among the following options is true if the expression ‘I + T % J × L ÷ K’ is definitely true ?

Accepted Answer

Decode the given expression: I is the father of T, T is the mother of J, J is the brother of L, L is the daughter of K. This establishes K as I's son-in-law.

Question 2

Which among the following expressions is true if Y is the son of X is definitely false ?

Accepted Answer

Analyze each option by decoding the symbols. Option 4 (W$X + L + Y + T) implies Y is the father of T, and L is the father of Y. This makes Y the son of L, not X, thus 'Y is the son of X' is definitely false.

Question 3

What should come in place of the question mark (?) to establish that T is the sister-in-law of Q in the expression ? R % T × P ? Q + V

Accepted Answer

To make T the sister-in-law of Q, P must be Q's brother and T must be P's wife. The symbol '$' means 'wife of', so P $ Q makes T the wife of P, and P is Q's brother.

Question 4

Who is sitting second to the right of E ?

Accepted Answer

To answer, we need the full seating arrangement. Assuming a circular or linear setup, identify E's position and then count two places to their right to find the person.

Question 5

Who amongst the following is the Professor ?

Accepted Answer

Without additional context or a puzzle, it's impossible to determine the Professor. This question likely refers to a preceding data set or logical puzzle.

Question 6

What is the position of L with respect to the Scientist ?

Accepted Answer

To determine L's position relative to the Scientist, first establish the complete seating arrangement based on all given clues. Once the arrangement is clear, count positions from the Scientist to L.

Question 7

Directions (26-30) : Study the following information and answer the questions given below : Eight people - E, F, G, H, J,K, L and M are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Each of them is of a different profession -Chartered Accountant, Columnist, Doctor, Engineer, Financial Analyst, Lawyer, Professor, and Scientist but not necessarily in the same order.F is sitting second to the left of K. The Scientist is an immediate neighbor of K. There are only three people between the Scientist and E.Only one person sits between the Engineer and E. The Columnist is to the immediate right of the Engineer.M is second to the right of K. H is the Scientist. G and J are immediate neighbors of each other. Neither G nor J is an Engineer. The Financial Analyst is to the immediate left of F. The Lawyer is second to the right of the Columnist. The Professor is an immediate neighbor of the Engineer. G is second to the right of the Chartered Accountant

Which of the following statements is true according to the given arrangement ?

Accepted Answer

Analyze the given seating arrangement to determine the relative positions of individuals and their professions. Option 1 correctly states the Lawyer's position relative to the Doctor.

Question 8

Conclusions :I. All squares can never be triangles.II. Some lines are circles.

Accepted Answer

Squares and triangles are distinct geometric shapes, so 'All squares can never be triangles' is true. The statement 'Some lines are circles' is false as lines and circles are different entities. Thus, neither conclusion follows from general knowledge.

Question 9

Conclusions :I. No triangle is a square.II. No line is a circle.

Accepted Answer

The question provides two statements as conclusions without any premises. Without premises, we cannot logically deduce the truth of these statements. Therefore, neither conclusion follows.

Question 10

Conclusions:I. No song is a paragraph.II. No poem is a paragraph.

Accepted Answer

Without the statements, we cannot determine the validity of the conclusions. Syllogisms require premises to deduce conclusions logically. The question is incomplete.

Question 11

Conclusions:I. All rhymes are poems.II. All songs are rhymes.

Accepted Answer

The question is incomplete as it only provides conclusions without premises. Therefore, no valid deduction can be made. The correct answer is based on the provided options, implying an external context.

Question 12

Statements:Some dews are drops.All drops are stones.Conclusions:I. Atleast some dews are stones.II. Atleast some stones aredrops.

Accepted Answer

From 'Some dews are drops' and 'All drops are stones', it follows that 'Some dews are stones'. Also, 'All drops are stones' implies 'Some stones are drops'. Both conclusions are valid.

Question 13

Seventeen people are standing in a straight line facing south:What is Bhavna’s position from the left end of the line ?I. Sandeep is standing second to the left of Sheetal. Only five people stand between Sheetal and the one who is standing at the extreme right end of the line. Four people stand between Sandeep and Bhavna.II. Anita is standing fourth to the left of Sheetal. Less than three people are standing between Bhavna and Anita.

Accepted Answer

Statement I gives Sandeep's position relative to Sheetal and Bhavna. Statement II gives Anita's position relative to Sheetal and Bhavna. Combining both statements allows determining Bhavna's exact position from the left end.

Question 14

Five letters - A, E, G, N and Rare arranged left to right accordingto certain conditions.Which letter is placed third?I. G is placed second to the rightof A. E is to the immediateright of G. There are only twoletters between R and G.II. N is exactly between A and G .Neither A nor G is at the extremeend of the arrangement

Accepted Answer

From statement I, we get A _ G E. R and G have two letters between them, so R A _ G E. From statement II, N is between A and G, so R A N G E. The third letter is N.

Question 15

Six people - S, T, U, V, W andX are sitting around a circulartable facing the centre. What is T’s position with respect to X ?I. Only two people sit between U and W. X is second to the left of W. V and T are immediate neighbours of each other.II. T is to the immediate right of V. There are only two people between T and S. X is an immediate neighbour of S but not of V.

Accepted Answer

Both statements I and II are needed. Statement I places U, W, X. Statement II places T, V, S. Combining them uniquely determines all positions, allowing T's position relative to X to be found.

Question 16

Which of the following can be astrong argumentin favour of retail store owners ?

Accepted Answer

A strong argument for retail stores must highlight a unique advantage. Proximity to homes is a direct, tangible benefit that online stores cannot replicate, making it a strong point for retail owners.

Question 17

Which of the following can be inferred from the given information ? (An inference is something that is not directly stated but can be inferred from the given information)

Accepted Answer

The question asks for an inference. Option 4 is the only one directly supported by the phrasing 'the consumer whose view is presented', implying personal experience with both shopping methods.

Question 18

Read the following information carefully and answer the given question :Many manufacturing companies are now shifting base to the rural areas of the country as there is a scarcity of space in urban areas. Analysts say that this shift will not have a huge impact on the prices of the products manufactured by these companies as only about 30% consumers live in urban areas.Which of the following maybe a consequence of the given information?

Accepted Answer

The passage states that 30% of consumers live in urban areas, implying 70% live in rural areas. Shifting production to rural areas makes products more accessible to the majority, potentially increasing sales and market reach.

Question 19

Read the following information carefully and answer the given question:‘Pets are not allowed in the park premises’ - A notice put up at the park entrance by the authority that is responsible for maintenance of the park.Which of the following can bean assumption according to the given information ? (An assumption is something that is supposed or taken for granted)

Accepted Answer

A notice prohibiting pets implies that there are pet owners who might bring pets. If no one had pets, such a notice would be unnecessary. Thus, option 1 is a valid assumption.

Question 20

Which of the following among (A), (B), (C) and (D) may be astrong argumentin favour of the three students who were caught with the mobile phone ?

Accepted Answer

A strong argument directly supports the students' innocence or mitigates their fault. Option (A) suggests the phone was not theirs, directly weakening the case against them.