SBI PO 2018 PYQs

Question 1

The employees who attend meeting in November are

Accepted Answer

Based on the provided information, T and L are the only employees who attend the meeting in November. This is a direct inference from the given data.

Question 2

Many centuries of European history have been marked by war almost ceaseless between France and England when these two states first confronted each other in  America.I. had been markedII. has been markedIII. is being marked

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes an action (war) that happened over many centuries and concluded before another past event (confrontation in America). Therefore, the past perfect tense 'had been marked' is appropriate.

Question 3

How many people are sitting in the row?

Accepted Answer

The question is incomplete as it does not provide any context or data to determine the number of people. Thus, it cannot be answered.

Question 4

On which of the following floors A lives?

Accepted Answer

To determine A's floor, analyze the given puzzle constraints. Deduce the relative positions of all individuals based on the clues provided, then pinpoint A's exact floor.

Question 5

Five persons namely A, B, C, D and E are going to the office on different days of the week, starting from Monday to Friday. Two persons are going between C and B. C is going before Wednesday. D is going to the office immediately after E. A is not going on Friday. Then who among the following persons are going to the office on Wednesday?

Accepted Answer

C goes on Monday. B goes on Thursday (2 persons between C and B). D goes immediately after E. A is not on Friday. This places E on Wednesday and D on Friday.

Question 6

The magnificent civilization of Atlantis was shattered and plunged  beneath the sea in February 1882.I. was destroyed and dumpedII. shattered and plungedIII. had been shattered and dumped

Accepted Answer

The original sentence uses the correct idiomatic expression 'shattered and plunged beneath the sea' to describe the destruction of Atlantis. Options I and III alter this established phrasing, making them incorrect.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the statement that is NOT correct. If options 1, 2, and 3 are all correct based on the given information, then option 4 would be incorrect, making it the answer.

Question 8

Direction:The following question consists of three statements numbered I and II. Decide if data given in the statements are sufficient to answer the questions below.A, B, C, D, E and F six persons are living on six different floors. The first floor comes to bottom and above it comes second floor and as well as top floor is sixth floor. Who lives on the 3rdfloor?I. C lives immediately above E. B lives immediately below E. B lives on an odd numbered floor. F lives on the ground floor.II. There are three persons gap between D and A.

Accepted Answer

Statement I: F is on 1st floor. B is on an odd floor (3rd or 5th). C-E-B sequence. If B is on 3rd, E is on 4th, C is on 5th. If B is on 5th, E is on 6th, C is on 7th (not possible). So, B is on 3rd floor.

Question 9

The archeologist whose business it is to bring to light by pick and  spade the relics of bygone ages, is often accused of devoting his energies to work which is of no  material profit to mankind at the present day.I. showcaseII. highlightIII. bring to knowledge

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'bring to light' means to reveal or make known. 'Showcase' and 'highlight' both convey this meaning effectively. 'Bring to knowledge' is also a suitable synonym.

Question 10

What is the position of H with respect to I?

Accepted Answer

To determine H's position relative to I, establish the complete seating arrangement first. Once the arrangement is clear, count the positions from I to H in the specified direction.

Question 11

Who lives immediately above F?

Accepted Answer

To determine who lives immediately above F, analyze the given seating arrangement. Identify F's position and then locate the person directly above F based on the established order.

Question 12

Directions:The question below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read all the statements and give answer.Who among A, B, T, V, M and S is exactly in the middle when they are arranged in ascending order of their heights?Statements:I. V is taller than B but shorter than S.II. T is taller than B and M but shorter than A.

Accepted Answer

Statement I gives S > V > B. Statement II gives A > T > B and A > T > M. Combining them, we still cannot determine the exact middle person among all six, as the relative positions of S, A, T, V, M are not fully established.

Question 13

How many people are sitting between Q and L?

Accepted Answer

To find the number of people between Q and L, we need the full seating arrangement. Once the arrangement is determined, count the individuals separating Q and L in both directions and choose the shorter path.

Question 14

How many people live exactly between C and A?

Accepted Answer

To determine the number of people between C and A, we need the full seating arrangement. Without the arrangement, we cannot definitively answer. Assuming a specific arrangement, count the individuals positioned directly between them.

Question 15

Direction:Question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data given in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statement and mark the appreciate answer.How many people are standing between A and B in a straight line of 15 people (Note:  All are standing in a straight line facing north.)I. C stand fifth from the left end of the line. A and D are immediate neighbor of C. Only two people stand between C and B.II. E stands third from the right end of the line. Only six people stand between D and E. Only one person stands between A and D. D stand exactly between A and B.

Accepted Answer

Statement I gives multiple possibilities for A and D's positions relative to C, and thus B, making it insufficient. Statement II uniquely places E, then D, then A, and finally B, allowing the exact count between A and B to be determined.

Question 16

Which jar contains the highest quantity of milk?

Accepted Answer

Visually compare the milk levels in all jars. Jar D clearly shows the highest milk level compared to A, B, and C.

Question 17

Which of the following would replace @ and # in the following expression so that ‘N > Y’ is definitely true?S ≥ Z = R @ Y; A = Z # B = N

Accepted Answer

To make N > Y true, we need a path from N to Y with a strict inequality. Substituting '>' for @ and '<' for # gives N > B = Z = R > Y, which simplifies to N > Y.

Question 18

What will be the fifth step of the following input?Input52, 78, 43, 39, 47, 36, 57, 19

Accepted Answer

The rule is to add the digits of each number. For example, 52 becomes 5+2=7. The fifth step applies this rule repeatedly until single-digit numbers are obtained, then sums them.

Question 19

If total milk contained by jar C and E is 48, and total milk contained by D and F is 52, what is the total quantity of milk contained by jar D and E?

Accepted Answer

The question provides information about milk in jars C, E, D, and F. However, it doesn't provide specific quantities for each jar. Thus, the question cannot be answered with the given information.

Question 20

In which of the following expressions will the expression ‘H < J’ will be definitely true?

Accepted Answer

From option 3, J = I ≥ G > H. This directly implies J > H, which is equivalent to H < J. All other options do not guarantee H < J.