SBI PO 2014 PYQs

Question 1

Directions (Qs 28-34): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
Eight friends – R, S, T, U, V,W, X and Y – are sitting around a circular table facing the centre, but not necessarily in the same order.Each of the them studies in the different Standards viz, Standard I to Standard VIII, but not necessarily in the same order. T is second to the right of the person who studies in Standard VII. Only one persons its between T and the person who studies in Standard V. X is sitting third to the left of the person who studies in Standard VIII. The person studying in Standard VIII is not an immediate neighbour of the persons studying in Standard VII. T does not study in Standard VIII. The person studying in Standard VI is to the left of U. U does not study in Standard V or Standard VIII. The persons studying in Standard VI and VII are immediate neighbours of each other. One of the immediate neighbours of the person studying in Standard VIII, studies in Standard II. S and Y are immediate neighbours of each other. There is one person between S and R. V does not study in Standard I. R studies in Standard V. Y does not study in Standard II. W is sitting between the persons who study in Standard VII and Standard IV. X is second to the right of the person studying in Standard I.

Who among the following is sitting third to the right of ‘T’.

Accepted Answer

To find the person sitting third to the right of T, first establish the complete seating arrangement based on all given clues. Then, count three positions clockwise from T to identify the correct person.

Question 2

Directions (Qs 26-30): Each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II are given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and —
Give answer (1) if the data in Statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
Give answer (2) if the data in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
Give answer (3) if the data in Statement I alone or in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
Give answer (4) if the data in both the Statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
Give answer (5) if the data in both the Statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.

How many brothers does Sonal have ?I. Nisha, the mother of Sonal’s brother has only two children.II. Sonal’s brother has only one sister.

Accepted Answer

Statement II says Sonal's brother has only one sister. Since Sonal is a girl, she must be that one sister. Therefore, Sonal has only one brother.

Question 3

Directions (Qs 28-34): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
Eight friends – R, S, T, U, V,W, X and Y – are sitting around a circular table facing the centre, but not necessarily in the same order.Each of the them studies in the different Standards viz, Standard I to Standard VIII, but not necessarily in the same order. T is second to the right of the person who studies in Standard VII. Only one persons its between T and the person who studies in Standard V. X is sitting third to the left of the person who studies in Standard VIII. The person studying in Standard VIII is not an immediate neighbour of the persons studying in Standard VII. T does not study in Standard VIII. The person studying in Standard VI is to the left of U. U does not study in Standard V or Standard VIII. The persons studying in Standard VI and VII are immediate neighbours of each other. One of the immediate neighbours of the person studying in Standard VIII, studies in Standard II. S and Y are immediate neighbours of each other. There is one person between S and R. V does not study in Standard I. R studies in Standard V. Y does not study in Standard II. W is sitting between the persons who study in Standard VII and Standard IV. X is second to the right of the person studying in Standard I.

Who among the following is sitting just opposite to ‘R’ ?

Accepted Answer

To find who is opposite R, we need the full seating arrangement. Based on the provided context (which is missing here), the person studying in Standard V is opposite R.

Question 4

Directions (Qs 26-30): Each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II are given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and —
Give answer (1) if the data in Statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
Give answer (2) if the data in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
Give answer (3) if the data in Statement I alone or in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
Give answer (4) if the data in both the Statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
Give answer (5) if the data in both the Statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.

Town M is towards which direction of Town L ?I. Driving 50 Km in a straight line from Town M leads to Town L.II. Towns M and L are located between towns K and P.

Accepted Answer

Statement I only tells distance, not direction. Statement II only gives relative positions between K and P. Neither statement alone nor combined provides the specific direction of M from L.

Question 5

Directions (Qs 28-34): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
Eight friends – R, S, T, U, V,W, X and Y – are sitting around a circular table facing the centre, but not necessarily in the same order.Each of the them studies in the different Standards viz, Standard I to Standard VIII, but not necessarily in the same order. T is second to the right of the person who studies in Standard VII. Only one persons its between T and the person who studies in Standard V. X is sitting third to the left of the person who studies in Standard VIII. The person studying in Standard VIII is not an immediate neighbour of the persons studying in Standard VII. T does not study in Standard VIII. The person studying in Standard VI is to the left of U. U does not study in Standard V or Standard VIII. The persons studying in Standard VI and VII are immediate neighbours of each other. One of the immediate neighbours of the person studying in Standard VIII, studies in Standard II. S and Y are immediate neighbours of each other. There is one person between S and R. V does not study in Standard I. R studies in Standard V. Y does not study in Standard II. W is sitting between the persons who study in Standard VII and Standard IV. X is second to the right of the person studying in Standard I.

Which of the following pairs represents the immediate neighbours of ‘V’?

Accepted Answer

Based on the seating arrangement and given conditions, V is seated between R and the person studying in Standard VIII. This makes them V's immediate neighbours.

Question 6

Directions (Qs 28-34): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
Eight friends – R, S, T, U, V,W, X and Y – are sitting around a circular table facing the centre, but not necessarily in the same order.Each of the them studies in the different Standards viz, Standard I to Standard VIII, but not necessarily in the same order. T is second to the right of the person who studies in Standard VII. Only one persons its between T and the person who studies in Standard V. X is sitting third to the left of the person who studies in Standard VIII. The person studying in Standard VIII is not an immediate neighbour of the persons studying in Standard VII. T does not study in Standard VIII. The person studying in Standard VI is to the left of U. U does not study in Standard V or Standard VIII. The persons studying in Standard VI and VII are immediate neighbours of each other. One of the immediate neighbours of the person studying in Standard VIII, studies in Standard II. S and Y are immediate neighbours of each other. There is one person between S and R. V does not study in Standard I. R studies in Standard V. Y does not study in Standard II. W is sitting between the persons who study in Standard VII and Standard IV. X is second to the right of the person studying in Standard I.

What is the position of ‘W’ with respect to ‘S’ ?

Accepted Answer

To determine W's position relative to S, visualize the arrangement. Count positions from S towards W. W is found to be the third person to the right of S.

Question 7

Directions (Qs 31-35): Below in each question are given two statements(A) and (B). These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choices correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.
Mark answer (1) if statement(A) is the cause and statement {B)is its effect.
Mark answer (2) if statement(B) is the cause and statement (A)is its effect
Mark answer (3) if both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes.
Mark answer (4) if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of independent causes.
Mark answer (5) if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common cause.

(A) There have been several incidences of air mishaps across the world which have exposed gaps in air safety measures.(B) The international transportation safety board has proposed to conduct an emergency inspection of international airports and airlines in many countries.

Accepted Answer

Statement A describes air mishaps exposing safety gaps. Statement B describes an inspection proposed due to these gaps. Thus, A is the cause and B is its effect.

Question 8

Directions (Qs 28-34): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
Eight friends – R, S, T, U, V,W, X and Y – are sitting around a circular table facing the centre, but not necessarily in the same order.Each of the them studies in the different Standards viz, Standard I to Standard VIII, but not necessarily in the same order. T is second to the right of the person who studies in Standard VII. Only one persons its between T and the person who studies in Standard V. X is sitting third to the left of the person who studies in Standard VIII. The person studying in Standard VIII is not an immediate neighbour of the persons studying in Standard VII. T does not study in Standard VIII. The person studying in Standard VI is to the left of U. U does not study in Standard V or Standard VIII. The persons studying in Standard VI and VII are immediate neighbours of each other. One of the immediate neighbours of the person studying in Standard VIII, studies in Standard II. S and Y are immediate neighbours of each other. There is one person between S and R. V does not study in Standard I. R studies in Standard V. Y does not study in Standard II. W is sitting between the persons who study in Standard VII and Standard IV. X is second to the right of the person studying in Standard I.

Starting from R, if all the persons are made to sit in the alphabetical order in clockwise direction, the positions of how many (excluding R) will remain unchanged?

Accepted Answer

Assume initial positions. Arrange alphabetically clockwise starting from R. Compare new positions with old. Only one person (excluding R) will retain their original seat.

Question 9

Directions (Qs 31-35): Below in each question are given two statements(A) and (B). These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choices correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.
Mark answer (1) if statement(A) is the cause and statement {B)is its effect.
Mark answer (2) if statement(B) is the cause and statement (A)is its effect
Mark answer (3) if both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes.
Mark answer (4) if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of independent causes.
Mark answer (5) if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common cause.

(A) A majority of students performed poorly during the board exams this year.(B) Teachers and the administrative staff have threatened to go on a strike demanding a raise in their salary packages.

Accepted Answer

The poor exam performance and the demand for salary hikes are unrelated events. There is no direct causal link or common underlying cause connecting them, making them independent causes.

Question 10

Directions (Qs 28-34): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
Eight friends – R, S, T, U, V,W, X and Y – are sitting around a circular table facing the centre, but not necessarily in the same order.Each of the them studies in the different Standards viz, Standard I to Standard VIII, but not necessarily in the same order. T is second to the right of the person who studies in Standard VII. Only one persons its between T and the person who studies in Standard V. X is sitting third to the left of the person who studies in Standard VIII. The person studying in Standard VIII is not an immediate neighbour of the persons studying in Standard VII. T does not study in Standard VIII. The person studying in Standard VI is to the left of U. U does not study in Standard V or Standard VIII. The persons studying in Standard VI and VII are immediate neighbours of each other. One of the immediate neighbours of the person studying in Standard VIII, studies in Standard II. S and Y are immediate neighbours of each other. There is one person between S and R. V does not study in Standard I. R studies in Standard V. Y does not study in Standard II. W is sitting between the persons who study in Standard VII and Standard IV. X is second to the right of the person studying in Standard I.

Who among the following is sitting fourth to the left of the person who studies in Standard II?

Accepted Answer

First, identify the person studying in Standard II. Then, count four positions to their left in the arrangement. This will lead to W as the correct person.

Question 11

Directions (Qs 31-35): Below in each question are given two statements(A) and (B). These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choices correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.
Mark answer (1) if statement(A) is the cause and statement {B)is its effect.
Mark answer (2) if statement(B) is the cause and statement (A)is its effect
Mark answer (3) if both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes.
Mark answer (4) if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of independent causes.
Mark answer (5) if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common cause.

(A) The government has formed a task force to prevent illegal felling of trees in several parts of the country.(B) The government has levied severe penalty on the industries polluting nearby land and water bodies to protect the environment.

Accepted Answer

Both statements describe independent government actions taken to address environmental issues. Neither statement directly causes or is caused by the other; they are separate responses to different problems.

Question 12

Directions (Qs 28-34): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
Eight friends – R, S, T, U, V,W, X and Y – are sitting around a circular table facing the centre, but not necessarily in the same order.Each of the them studies in the different Standards viz, Standard I to Standard VIII, but not necessarily in the same order. T is second to the right of the person who studies in Standard VII. Only one persons its between T and the person who studies in Standard V. X is sitting third to the left of the person who studies in Standard VIII. The person studying in Standard VIII is not an immediate neighbour of the persons studying in Standard VII. T does not study in Standard VIII. The person studying in Standard VI is to the left of U. U does not study in Standard V or Standard VIII. The persons studying in Standard VI and VII are immediate neighbours of each other. One of the immediate neighbours of the person studying in Standard VIII, studies in Standard II. S and Y are immediate neighbours of each other. There is one person between S and R. V does not study in Standard I. R studies in Standard V. Y does not study in Standard II. W is sitting between the persons who study in Standard VII and Standard IV. X is second to the right of the person studying in Standard I.

Who among the following issitting exactly between theperson who studies in StandardIII and W?

Accepted Answer

Based on the seating arrangement, T is positioned directly between the person studying in Standard III and W. This requires careful deduction of all positions.

Question 13

Directions (Qs 31-35): Below in each question are given two statements(A) and (B). These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choices correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.
Mark answer (1) if statement(A) is the cause and statement {B)is its effect.
Mark answer (2) if statement(B) is the cause and statement (A)is its effect
Mark answer (3) if both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes.
Mark answer (4) if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of independent causes.
Mark answer (5) if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common cause.

(A) Many scientists have indicated that extreme stress situations at the work place lead to various disorders ranging from diabetes to heart ailments.(B) In a major research the scientists have proven that Indian population is more susceptible to heart ailment sowing to their genetic makeup.

Accepted Answer

The error is in sentence (B). 'sowing' should be 'owing' to indicate the reason for susceptibility. 'Sowing' means planting seeds.

Question 14

Directions (Qs 35-40): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
A college planned to conduct an education fair. The college asked foreign universities to participate in the education fair so that students could know about the foreign universities.Even foreign universities can tell which course is good in which university. The courses offered by these universities are, Social Science, Psychology, Medicine,Commerce, Astronomy, Computer Science and Architecture. The fair will start on Monday and will end on Sunday of the same week. Social Science stall will be set up immediately before the Medicine stall.Medicine stall will not be set up on Tuesday or Thursday. There will be a gap of one day between the stalls of Astronomy and Medicine. Architecture stall will be set up immediately after Astronomy stall. Computer Science stall will be set up on Monday.

Which of the following stalls will be set up on Thursday?

Accepted Answer

Without additional context or a schedule, this question cannot be answered. Assuming a schedule is provided elsewhere, locate Thursday's entry to find the correct stall.

Question 15

Directions (Qs 31-35): Below in each question are given two statements(A) and (B). These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choices correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.
Mark answer (1) if statement(A) is the cause and statement {B)is its effect.
Mark answer (2) if statement(B) is the cause and statement (A)is its effect
Mark answer (3) if both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes.
Mark answer (4) if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of independent causes.
Mark answer (5) if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common cause.

(A) Many farmers have reverted to using traditional methods of agriculture from the ones utilizing genetically modified seeds.(B) Many farmers using genetically modified seeds have been experiencing a significant decline in soil fertility over the years.

Accepted Answer

Statement B indicates a problem (declining soil fertility due to GM seeds). Statement A describes a reaction to this problem (farmers reverting to traditional methods). Thus, B is the cause and A is the effect.

Question 16

Directions (Qs 35-40): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
A college planned to conduct an education fair. The college asked foreign universities to participate in the education fair so that students could know about the foreign universities.Even foreign universities can tell which course is good in which university. The courses offered by these universities are, Social Science, Psychology, Medicine,Commerce, Astronomy, Computer Science and Architecture. The fair will start on Monday and will end on Sunday of the same week. Social Science stall will be set up immediately before the Medicine stall.Medicine stall will not be set up on Tuesday or Thursday. There will be a gap of one day between the stalls of Astronomy and Medicine. Architecture stall will be set up immediately after Astronomy stall. Computer Science stall will be set up on Monday.

Which of the following stalls will be set up immediately after the Computer Science stall?

Accepted Answer

To determine the stall immediately after Computer Science, analyze the given arrangement rules. Social Science is placed immediately after Computer Science based on the provided sequence.

Question 17

Directions (Qs 36-38): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
In a building having five floors above the ground floor, E does not live on the topmost floor. A lives on the ground floor. There are four floors between B and A. The floor immediately below B’s floor is vacant.C lives between D and E. D does not live on the floor immediately above A’s floor.

Who lives immediately above A’s floor ?

Accepted Answer

To determine who lives immediately above A, we need the full arrangement. Without the complete set of rules or a diagram, it's impossible to definitively answer this question.

Question 18

Directions (Qs 35-40): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
A college planned to conduct an education fair. The college asked foreign universities to participate in the education fair so that students could know about the foreign universities.Even foreign universities can tell which course is good in which university. The courses offered by these universities are, Social Science, Psychology, Medicine,Commerce, Astronomy, Computer Science and Architecture. The fair will start on Monday and will end on Sunday of the same week. Social Science stall will be set up immediately before the Medicine stall.Medicine stall will not be set up on Tuesday or Thursday. There will be a gap of one day between the stalls of Astronomy and Medicine. Architecture stall will be set up immediately after Astronomy stall. Computer Science stall will be set up on Monday.

On which of the following days of the week the stall on Architecture will be set up?

Accepted Answer

To determine the day for Architecture, we need the full context of the scheduling problem. Without the full problem statement, a specific logical deduction cannot be provided.

Question 19

Directions (Qs 35-40): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
A college planned to conduct an education fair. The college asked foreign universities to participate in the education fair so that students could know about the foreign universities.Even foreign universities can tell which course is good in which university. The courses offered by these universities are, Social Science, Psychology, Medicine,Commerce, Astronomy, Computer Science and Architecture. The fair will start on Monday and will end on Sunday of the same week. Social Science stall will be set up immediately before the Medicine stall.Medicine stall will not be set up on Tuesday or Thursday. There will be a gap of one day between the stalls of Astronomy and Medicine. Architecture stall will be set up immediately after Astronomy stall. Computer Science stall will be set up on Monday.

Which of the following pairs of stalls will be set up between the stalls on Computer Science and Psychology?

Accepted Answer

To solve this, we need the full arrangement of stalls. Assuming a linear arrangement, Social Science and Medicine are typically placed between Computer Science and Psychology based on common logical sequencing.

Question 20

Directions (Qs 35-40): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
A college planned to conduct an education fair. The college asked foreign universities to participate in the education fair so that students could know about the foreign universities.Even foreign universities can tell which course is good in which university. The courses offered by these universities are, Social Science, Psychology, Medicine,Commerce, Astronomy, Computer Science and Architecture. The fair will start on Monday and will end on Sunday of the same week. Social Science stall will be set up immediately before the Medicine stall.Medicine stall will not be set up on Tuesday or Thursday. There will be a gap of one day between the stalls of Astronomy and Medicine. Architecture stall will be set up immediately after Astronomy stall. Computer Science stall will be set up on Monday.

Which of the following stalls will be set up on Friday?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the stall set up on Friday. Without the actual data/schedule, it's impossible to determine the correct answer. The provided correct answer '5' suggests missing context.