SBI PO 2016 PYQs

Question 1

The _________ of the latest policy is set to _______ demand for automobiles.

Accepted Answer

The word 'implementation' correctly describes putting a policy into effect. 'Boost' accurately conveys increasing demand. Both fit the sentence's context perfectly.

Question 2

The Governor’s successor will find the economy in a much better _______ than what it was in when he himself ’ took ______ three years ago.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'take charge' means to assume control or responsibility, fitting the context of a Governor. 'Shape' refers to the state or condition of something, making 'in a much better shape' appropriate for the economy.

Question 3

Though, she has aptitude (1)/in mathematics I won’t allow(2)/ her to take it up as a subject of study for the Master’s Degree (3)/ because I know the labour involved will tell upon her health. (4)/ No error(5)

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'aptitude in' is incorrect. The correct preposition to use with 'aptitude' is 'for'. Therefore, 'aptitude for mathematics' is the right usage.

Question 4

Last year, vehicles _______ for the highest share of the amount Indian households _______ on consumer durables.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'accounted for' correctly indicates vehicles' share, and 'spent' is the appropriate verb for money used by households on durables.

Question 5

The government’s _________ to consolidate public sector banks (PSBs) could create _______ in the current environment where stressed assets across banks are high.

Accepted Answer

The first blank requires a noun like 'proposal' or 'plan'. The second blank needs a negative consequence like 'havoc' or 'uncertainty' given the context of 'stressed assets'. 'Proposal' and 'havoc' fit best.

Question 6

The IT firm may be _________ out as clients shifts to cloud services _________ by rivals.

Accepted Answer

The firm is 'losing' clients due to competition. Rivals 'offered' cloud services, making 'losing, offered' the most contextually appropriate pair for the sentence.

Question 7

Over the next five years (1)/the government needs to invest(2)/ at less 350 billion dollars (3)/ in rural infrastructure.(4)/ No error (5)

Accepted Answer

The error is in part (3). The phrase 'at less' should be 'at least' to indicate a minimum amount. This is a common idiom.

Question 8

While the technology and state of knowledge in medicine allows the gadgets to _____ data and give recommendation, it will be a while before we are ready to _____ doctors for serious illnesses.

Accepted Answer

The first blank requires a verb describing data processing, 'analyse' fits best. The second blank needs a verb for relying on doctors, 'trust' is the most appropriate choice, completing the sentence logically.

Question 9

Inspite of _______ , social performs are likely to _______ an ever larger part of marketers’ budget.

Accepted Answer

The first blank requires a noun indicating challenges, making 'pitfalls' or 'drawbacks' suitable. The second blank needs a verb that fits 'likely to', so 'receive' is the correct choice, forming a coherent sentence.

Question 10

Money from poor countries(1)/ is flowing into richer ones(2)/ in large part due to the active purchase (3)/ of foreign assets by central banks, (4)/No error (5)

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'in large part due to' is grammatically correct. The error lies in option (4) which should be (5) for 'No error'. The original question has a numbering mistake.

Question 11

There’s plenty of _____ that transferring kids to the adult criminal justice system for trial and conviction has _____ to prevent repeat offences.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies a lack of success. 'Indication' fits the first blank, meaning evidence. 'Finished' fits the second, suggesting the effort has not succeeded in preventing repeat offenses.

Question 12

Litigation and hurdles in apotential sale to a Chinese partner have __________ the company to _______ the closing of one of its plants.

Accepted Answer

Litigation and hurdles imply negative consequences. 'Forced' and 'defer' fit this context, meaning the company was compelled to postpone the plant's closing.

Question 13

The economy of a country is literary (1)/ a backbone to its existence and it helps (2)/ determine overall health (3)/and growth of a nation. (4)/No error (5)

Accepted Answer

The word 'literary' is an adjective. Here, an adverb is needed to modify the verb 'is' (implicitly, 'is' acting as a linking verb to 'a backbone'). The correct word should be 'literally'.

Question 14

Now-a-days people are really(1)/ afraid of the terrorism and terrorists (2)/ attack all time.It has become a warm (3)/ topic as it is a big social issue.(4)/ No error (5)

Accepted Answer

The sentence is grammatically correct and coherent. There are no errors in subject-verb agreement, tense, or word usage, making option 5 the correct choice.

Question 15

With the decline of cottage(1)/ and handicraft industries,the traditional (2)/ economy base of country (3)/ was in bad shape. (4)/ No error (5)

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'economy base' is incorrect. It should be 'economic base' to correctly modify 'base'. 'Economic' is an adjective, while 'economy' is a noun.

Question 16

Directions (Qs 31-35): There are five companies and the number of employees working in different companies is given. In the table the percentage of male and female employees in HR andMarketing departments is also given. Study the table carefully and answer the questions.
Company
Number of Employees
HR
Marketing
Male
Female
Male
Female
P
450
12
14
6
6
Q
850
18
10
12
14
R
400
28
14
4
7
S
525
20
8
8
4
T
375
12
20
4
8

What is the ratio between the number of female employees in HR department of companies S and T together to that of male employees in Marketing department in companies P and Q together?

Accepted Answer

Calculate female HR employees in S and T (20+19=39). Calculate male Marketing employees in P and Q (25+18=43). The ratio is 39:43.

Question 17

(20.1% of 375.2) + (39.98% of 440.002) = ?

Accepted Answer

Approximate 20.1% as 20% and 375.2 as 375. Approximate 39.98% as 40% and 440.002 as 440. Calculate (20% of 375) + (40% of 440) = 75 + 176 = 251.

Question 18

C is 20% more efficient than A. A and B together can finish a piece of work in 16 days. B and C together can do it in 15 days. In how many days A alone can finish the same piece of work?

Accepted Answer

Let efficiencies be A, B, C. C = 1.2A. (A+B)'s 1-day work = 1/16. (B+C)'s 1-day work = 1/15. Subtracting, C-A = 1/15 - 1/16 = 1/240. Substitute C=1.2A to find A's 1-day work, then days for A alone.

Question 19

Directions (Qs 31-35): There are five companies and the number of employees working in different companies is given. In the table the percentage of male and female employees in HR andMarketing departments is also given. Study the table carefully and answer the questions.
Company
Number of Employees
HR
Marketing
Male
Female
Male
Female
P
450
12
14
6
6
Q
850
18
10
12
14
R
400
28
14
4
7
S
525
20
8
8
4
T
375
12
20
4
8

What is the difference between the number of male employees of marketing department in all companies together (excluding company T) and that of the female employees of HR department in all companies together (excluding companies Q and T)?

Accepted Answer

Calculate total male marketing employees (excluding T) and total female HR employees (excluding Q & T). Subtract the smaller sum from the larger sum to find the difference.

Question 20

?% of 450.15 ÷ 5.99 + 150.25 = 180

Accepted Answer

Approximate the values: 450 ÷ 6 = 75. So, ?% of 75 + 150 = 180. This means ?% of 75 = 30. Therefore, (30/75) * 100 = 40.