SBI PO 2016 PYQs

Question 1

Persistent

Accepted Answer

Persistent means continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action. Unrelenting means not yielding in strength, severity, or determination. Thus, 'unrelenting' is the closest synonym, making it the antonym of the implied opposite.

Question 2

What is the urgent need of the world today?

Accepted Answer

The concept of a world government is often cited as the ultimate solution for global peace and order, addressing various international challenges comprehensively.

Question 3

What do the OECD statistics in the passage indicate ?

Accepted Answer

The passage states OECD statistics show boys are falling behind girls in educational achievement in developed countries. This directly supports option 3.

Question 4

What will the world Government be expected to do?

Accepted Answer

The passage implies that a world government would foster moral regeneration, suggesting a deeper societal change beyond just ending wars or interplanetary contact.

Question 5

Choose the word which isOPPOSITEin meaning to the wordDELUSIONgiven in bold as used in the passage.

Accepted Answer

Delusion means a false belief or impression. The opposite of a false belief is something that is true and factual, which is reality.

Question 6

Distracted

Accepted Answer

The word 'distracted' means unable to concentrate. 'Inattentive' perfectly captures this meaning, indicating a lack of focus or attention.

Question 7

Choose the word which is SIMILAR in meaning as the word “righteousness” as used in the passage.

Accepted Answer

Righteousness means morally right or justifiable. Rectitude is a direct synonym, meaning morally correct behavior or thinking. Therefore, option 1 is the correct answer.

Question 8

Which of the following bestdescribes the author’s opinionabout the ‘boy crisis’?

Accepted Answer

The author emphasizes the need for policymakers to address the issue of uneducated boys, linking it directly to future employment. This aligns with option 2, reflecting a call to action.

Question 9

Deteriorate

Accepted Answer

The word 'deteriorate' means to become progressively worse. Therefore, its antonym, meaning to become better, is 'improve'.

Question 10

Which of the following problems has not been mentioned in the passage as likely to be solved with the establishment of world Government?

Accepted Answer

The passage explicitly mentions social, political, and cultural problems as those a world government could solve. Economic problems are not listed, making option 4 the correct answer.

Question 11

Which of the following is an appropriate title for the passage ?

Accepted Answer

The passage discusses a new phenomenon where men are increasingly facing challenges traditionally associated with women, like work-life balance, indicating a 'new gender gap'. Option 4 best captures this central theme.

Question 12

Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after the rearrangement?

Accepted Answer

To determine the second sentence, identify the introductory sentence first. Then, look for a sentence that logically follows, either by expanding on the initial idea or providing a direct consequence.

Question 13

Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning to the word ‘impediments’ as used in the passage.

Accepted Answer

Impediments means obstacles or hindrances. The opposite would be something that helps or promotes progress. 'Furtherance' means the advancement of a scheme or interest, making it the correct antonym.

Question 14

The fare will be calculated (1)/on the basis of (2)/ expected travel time distance (3)/ and traffic where applied. (4)/ No error (5)

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'where applied' is grammatically incorrect. It should be 'where applicable' to correctly modify 'traffic' and indicate conditions under which traffic affects the fare.

Question 15

Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after the rearrangement?

Accepted Answer

Identify the sentence that introduces the main idea or topic without referring to previous information. This sentence typically sets the context for the entire paragraph.

Question 16

Which of the following should be the LAST sentence after the rearrangement?

Accepted Answer

To find the last sentence, identify the sentence that provides a concluding thought or summarizes the main idea of the paragraph, ensuring logical flow and coherence.

Question 17

The most appropriate title of the above passage may be

Accepted Answer

The passage likely discusses global issues requiring a unified approach. A 'world government' would be the most comprehensive solution, making it the best title.

Question 18

Junior colleges sees (1)/ marginal violations in (2)/ minimum score cap for arts, (3)/science and commerce streams. (4)/ No error (5)

Accepted Answer

The error is in part (1). 'Junior colleges sees' should be 'Junior colleges see' because 'colleges' is plural, requiring a plural verb.

Question 19

Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after the rearrangement?

Accepted Answer

To identify the fifth sentence, one must first arrange the given sentences into a coherent paragraph. This involves finding the logical flow and connections between sentences to form a meaningful sequence.

Question 20

What was the factor, according to the passage, that set one man against another?

Accepted Answer

The passage explicitly states that 'the colour of the skin or the shape of the body' was the factor setting one man against another. This is a direct quote from the text.