SBI PO 2018 PYQs

Question 1

−676.76+1237.87+897.34−?=1294.25

Accepted Answer

First, sum the positive numbers: 1237.87 + 897.34 = 2135.21. Then subtract 676.76 from this sum: 2135.21 - 676.76 = 1458.45. Finally, subtract 1294.25 from 1458.45 to find the missing number: 1458.45 - 1294.25 = 164.2.

Question 2

How can we increase our chances of employability and succeed in this new age?

Accepted Answer

To increase employability and succeed, both adapting our mindset to new opportunities and focusing on acquiring the right skills are crucial. Option 4 combines these essential strategies.

Question 3

Which of the following is theTHIRDstatement?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the third statement. In the given options, 'B' is the second letter, making it the third statement in the sequence.

Question 4

Select the phrase/ connector (it must be at the start) from the given three options which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences.The country was in a state of deep turmoil. The President declared an emergency.(i) As the country .....(ii) On declaring an emergency .....(iii) Being in a state of .....

Accepted Answer

Option (i) 'As the country...' correctly establishes a cause-and-effect relationship, indicating the country's turmoil led to the emergency declaration. Options (ii) and (iii) alter the original meaning.

Question 5

38of(4624÷(564−428))=?

Accepted Answer

First, calculate the value inside the parenthesis: 564 - 428 = 136. Then, divide 4624 by 136, which gives 34. Finally, multiply 38 by 34 to get 12.75.

Question 6

Which brand/company/organization has not been mentioned in the passage?

Accepted Answer

The question asks to identify the brand/company/organization NOT mentioned in the passage. By scanning the passage for each option, it is found that 'eBooks' is not mentioned.

Question 7

Which of the following is theFIRSTstatement?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the first statement. Option 1 clearly states 'A', which is the first letter in the sequence of options provided.

Question 8

456÷24×38−958+364=?

Accepted Answer

Follow BODMAS: First, 456 ÷ 24 = 19. Then, 19 × 38 = 722. Finally, 722 - 958 + 364 = 128.

Question 9

Determine a suitable title for the passage.

Accepted Answer

The passage likely discusses both positive and negative aspects of technology. Option 4, 'Technology- Boon or Bane?', best encapsulates this dual perspective, making it the most suitable title.

Question 10

Which of the following is theSECONDstatement?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the 'second' statement. In the given options, 'B' is the second letter, directly corresponding to the second position.

Question 11

3617÷2734−1925=(?)2

Accepted Answer

Solve the expression using BODMAS. Perform the division, subtract 1925, and then find the square root of the resulting value to determine the unknown number.

Question 12

What is the synonym of 'plethora'?

Accepted Answer

'Plethora' means an excessive amount or overabundance. 'Myriad' means a countless or extremely great number, making it the closest synonym.

Question 13

Which of the following is theFIFTHstatement?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the fifth statement. In the given options, 'C' is the third letter, making it the fifth statement in a sequence of A, B, C, D.

Question 14

((441)12×207×(343)13)÷((14)2×(529)12)=?

Accepted Answer

Simplify the expression by evaluating powers and roots. (441)^(1/2) = 21, (343)^(1/3) = 7, (14)^2 = 196, (529)^(1/2) = 23. Substitute these values and perform the multiplication and division to get the result.

Question 15

What is the antonym of the word 'adaptive'?

Accepted Answer

The word 'adaptive' means able to adjust to new conditions. Its antonym is 'inflexible' or 'rigid', which is not an option. However, 'flexible' is a synonym, making it the closest distractor.

Question 16

Which of the following is theFOURTHstatement?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the fourth statement. In the given options, 'D' is presented as the fourth choice, directly corresponding to the ordinal position requested.

Question 17

What is the total number of boys who are enrolled in Dancing ?

Accepted Answer

Identify the number of boys enrolled in Dancing from each school and sum them up. (85 + 92 + 78 + 95 + 84) = 434.

Question 18

What is the meaning of the emboldened phrase given below?Sooner or later taxi drivers will befretting overself-driving cars.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'fretting over' means to worry or be anxious about something. It also implies brooding or thinking deeply with concern. Therefore, both options 2 and 3 are correct.

Question 19

Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If there is no error, the answer is option (5). Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.Shooting as well as horse riding (1) are taught (2) to cadets at the National Defence (3) Academy every morning. (4)

Accepted Answer

When two subjects are joined by 'as well as', the verb agrees with the first subject. Here, 'Shooting' is singular, so the verb should be 'is' instead of 'are'.

Question 20

In the following question, 2 columns are given containing three phrases/ sentences each. In the first column sentences A, B, C and in the second column D, E, F are given. A sentence from the first column may or may not connect with another sentence/phrase from the second column to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. The question has five options, four of which display the sequences of the sentences. If none of the above is the answer, then mark option (e) as the answer.Column 1Column 2A. Blowing the horn loudly in front of a schoolD. Every trees dirtyB. The pollution has madeE. Is strictly forbidden by lawC. The old man was rushed to the hospitalF. After the movie was a hit at the premier

Accepted Answer

Option A-E forms a grammatically and contextually correct sentence: 'Blowing the horn loudly in front of a school is strictly forbidden by law.' The other combinations do not make sense.