SBI PO 2017 PYQs

Question 1

Progress is necessary, butby responsibly development, we will be the agents of our own destruction.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies that without responsible development, progress leads to destruction. 'Without' correctly conveys this conditional negative meaning. 'Responsible development' is the correct noun phrase.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The passage likely discusses vulnerabilities and failures in computer security, making 'Broken Computer Security' the most fitting title. It encompasses the core theme of security flaws.

Question 3

The presence of new players on the basketball team is toadditionally attractfor the audience.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'an added attraction' correctly completes the sentence, meaning something that increases appeal. It fits grammatically and semantically.

Question 4

Plucking andfeast fromfresh, detectable berries is Anna’s a favourite childhood memory.

Accepted Answer

The verb 'feasting' requires the preposition 'on' to indicate what is being eaten. 'Feasting on' correctly completes the phrase, describing Anna's memory.

Question 5

According to the paragraph, why did ‘the hacker god’ decide to perform a public service?

Accepted Answer

The paragraph states 'the hacker god' wanted to demonstrate the ease of hacking. Option 2 directly reflects this motivation, indicating a public display of skill.

Question 6

The dire need of amusement toescape boredommade him cultivate various hobbies.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'to escape boredom' is grammatically correct, using the infinitive form to express purpose. The original sentence is correct, so no change is needed.

Question 7

The indigenous and ingenious boat-making tradition that once thrived in India, is now wellits way by.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'on its way out' means something is declining or becoming obsolete. This fits the context of a tradition that 'once thrived' but is now fading.

Question 8

We were credibly informed that the Conman hasgave himselfto the police.

Accepted Answer

The phrasal verb 'give up' means to surrender or hand oneself over to authority. This fits the context of a conman surrendering to the police.

Question 9

The research team, which includes some well-known names, is very optimistic,in the process.

Accepted Answer

The adjective 'optimistic' is correctly followed by the preposition 'about' when referring to the subject of optimism. This forms the standard idiomatic phrase.

Question 10

According to the paragraph, what caused the websites like ‘twitter and reddit’ inaccessible to the users?

Accepted Answer

The paragraph explicitly states that the inaccessibility of websites like Twitter and Reddit was caused by Dyn, an infrastructure company. This is a direct recall from the text.

Question 11

We tempted Karen with many promises but nothing wouldworkedher up.

Accepted Answer

The sentence requires a phrasal verb 'work on' to mean 'to influence or persuade'. The past tense 'would' indicates the base form of the verb is needed.

Question 12

Curiosity has played important rolearound advancementof the human species.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'in the advancement' correctly completes the sentence, indicating curiosity's role in human progress. It fits grammatically and semantically.

Question 13

Which of following statement(s) is/are correct about ‘Internet of Things’ according to passage?(A) To take remote control of all digital devices.(B) A world sized Robot.(C) It means computerization of everything.

Accepted Answer

The passage defines IoT as taking remote control of digital devices. It does not describe it as a world-sized robot or merely computerization of everything, making only statement (A) correct.

Question 14

The soil of Indiasaw growthsof one of the oldest culture in the world that is the Harappan Civilization.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence uses 'saw growth', which is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrase is 'saw the growth' to indicate a specific historical event.

Question 15

The role of banks in economic development is toremoved deficitof capital by stimulating savings and investment.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'is to' requires an infinitive verb form (to + base verb). 'Remove' is the correct base form, making 'remove the deficiency' grammatically sound.

Question 16

A renowned organisation hasrecent appointeda highly acclaimed scientist to head new research and development assistant.

Accepted Answer

The correct structure for present perfect tense with an adverb like 'recently' is 'has/have + adverb + past participle'. Option 1 follows this rule perfectly.

Question 17

During the carnival anyone can set up a temporary restaurant in their backyard orat streetand sell their specialities to passers-by.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'down the street' correctly indicates a location along a street where a temporary restaurant can be set up. It implies a general location on the street.

Question 18

The serene lush green slope of the hill stationmake it up idealvenue for the meditation camp.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'slope' is singular, so the verb must be 'makes'. Also, 'an ideal venue' is the correct article usage for a singular noun starting with a vowel sound.

Question 19

A team of European scientists placed a spacecraft into orbit around Mars tohunt for signsof life below.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence uses 'tohunt' which is grammatically incorrect. The correct form for expressing purpose is 'to hunt' (infinitive). Option 5, 'to hunt', correctly completes the sentence.

Question 20

Subsequent

Accepted Answer

'Subsequent' means coming after something in time or order. 'Consequent' means following as a result or effect, making it the closest synonym.