SBI PO 2021 PYQs

Question 1

Directions (Qs 16-18): -:
In the following question, a idiom/phrase is given that is followed by three statements. All these three statements carry the given idiom/phrase. Identify the sentence(s) in which the idiom/phrase fits to make them grammatically correct and meaningful.

See eye to eyeI. Studios went to war with exhibitors and it’s unclear if they’ll eversee eye to eye.II. The siblings did notsee eye to eye, but their disagreements did not make them wrangle in public.III. Wrightsaw eye to eyeof the filmmaker Spike Lee, who featured him in a jeans commercial.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'see eye to eye' means to agree completely. Both sentences I and II correctly use this idiom to convey agreement or disagreement in context.

Question 2

Directions (Qs 12-19): -:
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. Certain words are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Privacy issues sit at the forefront of online activity, business actions, and government decisions. This is largely in response to the breaches, scandals, and personal data leaks that have eroded confidence in technology and information systems.
A recent report to the US President on a Cybersecurity Moonshot says that privacy is a crucial component of cybersecurity and that we must
flip the narrative
to restore the trust Americans place in information systems. To achieve this, by 2028, Americans need to be “guaranteed” that technological advancements will no longer threaten privacy but will instead enhance privacy assurance through the safety and security of their personal data.
One critical element in future technology advancements and online security is the increased development of artificial intelligence (AI). However, privacy principles must be considered early on in the AI development process to balance technological benefits while preserving privacy. A 2019 survey, which was conducted from March 2019 through April 2019, showed that over 40% of privacy compliance technology will rely on AI by 2023, up from 5% in 2019.
The result is that privacy leaders are under pressure to ensure that all personal data processed is brought in scope and under control, which is difficult and expensive to manage without technology aid.
In fact, it is these very considerations that are driving enterprise leaders to act and adapt AI. Speed, scale and automation are the key reasons why AI has become attractive for businesses and customers, said Ben Hartwig, the chief security officer at InfoTracer. The quantity of data that AI can raise is bigger than what human analysts are capable of. This is the only way to process big data in a reasonable time frame. “One of the reasons why privacy is a big concern here is the fact that people are not familiar with the measures they can use to protect it even if there are some principles that can help with protecting ourselves,” he said.
With data being the lifeblood of the modern enterprise, having solid data protection strategies is not a “nice to have” but a need to have.
Especially with laws like General Data Protection  Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the more recent Washington Privacy Act, it’s more
critical
than ever for IT teams to have a clear understanding of the  organizations’ backup and recovery plan. What can IT teams do to curb the impact and confusion that AI is having on data protection and privacy strategies?

Which of the following statements is/are NOT TRUE with reference to the results of the report?I. Personal data protection is the responsibility of all enterprises.II. Privacy compliance technology had 40% dependence on AI in 2019.III. Data protection is difficult and expensive to manage without the help of technology.

Accepted Answer

Statement II is incorrect as the report states 40% dependence on AI was projected for 2020, not observed in 2019. Statements I and III are true based on the report.

Question 3

Arrange the following parts of a sentence in the correct order and mark the correct option.A. remain indifferentB. stride forwardC. even if othersD. you shouldE. to the humanitarian cause

Accepted Answer

The sentence starts with 'you should' (D), followed by the action 'stride forward' (B). Then, 'even if others' (C) introduces a contrasting condition, completed by 'remain indifferent' (A) to 'the humanitarian cause' (E). Thus, DBCAE forms a coherent sentence.

Question 4

Directions (Qs 16-18): -:
In the following question, a idiom/phrase is given that is followed by three statements. All these three statements carry the given idiom/phrase. Identify the sentence(s) in which the idiom/phrase fits to make them grammatically correct and meaningful.

Stone's throw awayI. The deal isn't yet astone’s throw away, but we're confident it will go ahead as hoped.II. A jaw-dropping feat of volcanic architecture has risen in the Italian city of Nola, just astone's throw awayfrom the cataclysmic Mt. Vesuvius.III. The doctors tell me that, unless I give up playing music, I'll bestone’s throw awayby the time I'm 40.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'a stone's throw away' means a very short distance. Only sentence II uses it correctly to describe physical proximity. Sentences I and III misuse the idiom.

Question 5

Directions (Qs 12-19): -:
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. Certain words are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Privacy issues sit at the forefront of online activity, business actions, and government decisions. This is largely in response to the breaches, scandals, and personal data leaks that have eroded confidence in technology and information systems.
A recent report to the US President on a Cybersecurity Moonshot says that privacy is a crucial component of cybersecurity and that we must
flip the narrative
to restore the trust Americans place in information systems. To achieve this, by 2028, Americans need to be “guaranteed” that technological advancements will no longer threaten privacy but will instead enhance privacy assurance through the safety and security of their personal data.
One critical element in future technology advancements and online security is the increased development of artificial intelligence (AI). However, privacy principles must be considered early on in the AI development process to balance technological benefits while preserving privacy. A 2019 survey, which was conducted from March 2019 through April 2019, showed that over 40% of privacy compliance technology will rely on AI by 2023, up from 5% in 2019.
The result is that privacy leaders are under pressure to ensure that all personal data processed is brought in scope and under control, which is difficult and expensive to manage without technology aid.
In fact, it is these very considerations that are driving enterprise leaders to act and adapt AI. Speed, scale and automation are the key reasons why AI has become attractive for businesses and customers, said Ben Hartwig, the chief security officer at InfoTracer. The quantity of data that AI can raise is bigger than what human analysts are capable of. This is the only way to process big data in a reasonable time frame. “One of the reasons why privacy is a big concern here is the fact that people are not familiar with the measures they can use to protect it even if there are some principles that can help with protecting ourselves,” he said.
With data being the lifeblood of the modern enterprise, having solid data protection strategies is not a “nice to have” but a need to have.
Especially with laws like General Data Protection  Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the more recent Washington Privacy Act, it’s more
critical
than ever for IT teams to have a clear understanding of the  organizations’ backup and recovery plan. What can IT teams do to curb the impact and confusion that AI is having on data protection and privacy strategies?

Which of the following can be correctly inferred from the given passage?I. Our online activity is well protected and is immune to  breaches and data leaks.II. The next step in the technology of online security is the  development of artificial intelligence.III. There are no laws which can protect us in case of a data breach.

Accepted Answer

The passage states that AI is the next step in online security, directly supporting statement II. Statements I and III are contradicted or not supported by the passage's context.

Question 6

Arrange the following parts of a sentence in the correct order and mark the correct option.A. field of scienceB. concerned withC. robotics is theD. and technologyE. creating robots

Accepted Answer

Start with 'C. robotics is the'. Then 'A. field of science'. Connect with 'D. and technology'. Finally, 'B. concerned with' and 'E. creating robots' complete the sentence logically.

Question 7

Directions (Qs 16-18): -:
In the following question, a idiom/phrase is given that is followed by three statements. All these three statements carry the given idiom/phrase. Identify the sentence(s) in which the idiom/phrase fits to make them grammatically correct and meaningful.

Salad DaysI. He may have grown old, but he has shed none of the brashness and aggression of hissalad days.II. Many people sell old patio furniture, although you may have to be willing to use a littlesalad dayto get used items back into shape.III. The festival came at perfect timing for kids who sufferedsalad daysin March due to the long, cold winter.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'salad days' refers to a period of youthful inexperience, innocence, or freshness. Only sentence I uses it correctly to describe a person's younger, more aggressive years.

Question 8

Directions (Qs 12-19): -:
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. Certain words are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Privacy issues sit at the forefront of online activity, business actions, and government decisions. This is largely in response to the breaches, scandals, and personal data leaks that have eroded confidence in technology and information systems.
A recent report to the US President on a Cybersecurity Moonshot says that privacy is a crucial component of cybersecurity and that we must
flip the narrative
to restore the trust Americans place in information systems. To achieve this, by 2028, Americans need to be “guaranteed” that technological advancements will no longer threaten privacy but will instead enhance privacy assurance through the safety and security of their personal data.
One critical element in future technology advancements and online security is the increased development of artificial intelligence (AI). However, privacy principles must be considered early on in the AI development process to balance technological benefits while preserving privacy. A 2019 survey, which was conducted from March 2019 through April 2019, showed that over 40% of privacy compliance technology will rely on AI by 2023, up from 5% in 2019.
The result is that privacy leaders are under pressure to ensure that all personal data processed is brought in scope and under control, which is difficult and expensive to manage without technology aid.
In fact, it is these very considerations that are driving enterprise leaders to act and adapt AI. Speed, scale and automation are the key reasons why AI has become attractive for businesses and customers, said Ben Hartwig, the chief security officer at InfoTracer. The quantity of data that AI can raise is bigger than what human analysts are capable of. This is the only way to process big data in a reasonable time frame. “One of the reasons why privacy is a big concern here is the fact that people are not familiar with the measures they can use to protect it even if there are some principles that can help with protecting ourselves,” he said.
With data being the lifeblood of the modern enterprise, having solid data protection strategies is not a “nice to have” but a need to have.
Especially with laws like General Data Protection  Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the more recent Washington Privacy Act, it’s more
critical
than ever for IT teams to have a clear understanding of the  organizations’ backup and recovery plan. What can IT teams do to curb the impact and confusion that AI is having on data protection and privacy strategies?

What is the thing that the Americans need to be reassured of?

Accepted Answer

The question asks what Americans need reassurance about. Both options A and B address concerns related to advanced technology, privacy, and data protection, which are common themes requiring reassurance.

Question 9

Read the following sentence and determine whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the sentence is error-free, then select ‘No Error’ as your answer.The modern bourgeoisie society (A)/ has done away by (B)/ class antagonisms but has established (C)/ new conditions of oppression in place of the old ones. (D)

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'done away by' is incorrect. The correct idiomatic expression is 'done away with', meaning to abolish or get rid of something. Therefore, part (B) has the error.

Question 10

Directions (Qs 19-23): -:
Rearrange the following six  sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) in a proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions  given below.
(A) An increasing number of products, product modifications, or services are now being imagined and brought to fruition in emerging and developing markets first.
(B) For example, many simple mobile phone applications have been first developed for the Kenyan or Indian markets, for instance, and then rolled out in developed markets.
(C) New product innovations used to be the province of developed markets with companies responding to the cues from the market by designing products and services that might once be introduced into emerging or developing markets.
(D) This traditional trickle-down sequence has been upended by the shortening of product life cycles, which now call for the nearly simultaneous launch of products across the world, and especially by the emergence of trickle-up innovation.
(E) Major technological breakthroughs would first be incorporated into products and services in developed markets, and only launched in emerging and developing markets years later.

Which of the following will be theTHIRDstatement after rearranging the paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To find the third statement, identify the logical flow and connections between sentences. Determine the opening sentence, then sequence the subsequent statements based on continuity of ideas to establish the correct order.

Question 11

Directions (Qs 12-19): -:
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. Certain words are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Privacy issues sit at the forefront of online activity, business actions, and government decisions. This is largely in response to the breaches, scandals, and personal data leaks that have eroded confidence in technology and information systems.
A recent report to the US President on a Cybersecurity Moonshot says that privacy is a crucial component of cybersecurity and that we must
flip the narrative
to restore the trust Americans place in information systems. To achieve this, by 2028, Americans need to be “guaranteed” that technological advancements will no longer threaten privacy but will instead enhance privacy assurance through the safety and security of their personal data.
One critical element in future technology advancements and online security is the increased development of artificial intelligence (AI). However, privacy principles must be considered early on in the AI development process to balance technological benefits while preserving privacy. A 2019 survey, which was conducted from March 2019 through April 2019, showed that over 40% of privacy compliance technology will rely on AI by 2023, up from 5% in 2019.
The result is that privacy leaders are under pressure to ensure that all personal data processed is brought in scope and under control, which is difficult and expensive to manage without technology aid.
In fact, it is these very considerations that are driving enterprise leaders to act and adapt AI. Speed, scale and automation are the key reasons why AI has become attractive for businesses and customers, said Ben Hartwig, the chief security officer at InfoTracer. The quantity of data that AI can raise is bigger than what human analysts are capable of. This is the only way to process big data in a reasonable time frame. “One of the reasons why privacy is a big concern here is the fact that people are not familiar with the measures they can use to protect it even if there are some principles that can help with protecting ourselves,” he said.
With data being the lifeblood of the modern enterprise, having solid data protection strategies is not a “nice to have” but a need to have.
Especially with laws like General Data Protection  Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the more recent Washington Privacy Act, it’s more
critical
than ever for IT teams to have a clear understanding of the  organizations’ backup and recovery plan. What can IT teams do to curb the impact and confusion that AI is having on data protection and privacy strategies?

Which of the following statements is/are TRUE with reference to the passage?I. Speed is one of the reasons why AI has become attractive for businesses.II. The legislation in the field of data protection is becoming more and more important.III. Privacy is not a major concern when it comes to personal information we use online.

Accepted Answer

Statements I and II are directly supported by the passage. Statement III contradicts the passage's emphasis on data protection and privacy concerns.

Question 12

Direction: There are two blanks in the sentence given below. From the pair of words given in the options, choose the one that fits into the blanks most appropriately.______ dedication or loyalty and excessive adoration or appreciation are some of the ______ used by the subordinates to get into the good books of their managers.

Accepted Answer

The first blank needs a word describing 'dedication' that is excessive or showy, fitting 'Ostentatious'. The second blank needs a word for methods used, which 'tactics' fits perfectly.

Question 13

Directions (Qs 19-23): -:
Rearrange the following six  sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) in a proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions  given below.
(A) An increasing number of products, product modifications, or services are now being imagined and brought to fruition in emerging and developing markets first.
(B) For example, many simple mobile phone applications have been first developed for the Kenyan or Indian markets, for instance, and then rolled out in developed markets.
(C) New product innovations used to be the province of developed markets with companies responding to the cues from the market by designing products and services that might once be introduced into emerging or developing markets.
(D) This traditional trickle-down sequence has been upended by the shortening of product life cycles, which now call for the nearly simultaneous launch of products across the world, and especially by the emergence of trickle-up innovation.
(E) Major technological breakthroughs would first be incorporated into products and services in developed markets, and only launched in emerging and developing markets years later.

Which of the following will be theSECONDstatement after rearranging the paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To identify the second statement, one must first determine the logical flow and the opening sentence of the paragraph. The second statement naturally follows the introductory one.

Question 14

Direction: In the following question a sentence is given with five words marked as (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E). These words may not be placed in their correct order, five options with different arrangements of these words are provided. Mark the option with the correct arrangement as the answer. If no rearrangement is required, mark option (E) as your answer.The US reference dictionary Merriam-Webster will change its suggestion(A)of the word racism at the definition(B)of a youngblack(C)woman, who wanted it to better reflect the oppression of people ofcolour(D).

Accepted Answer

The words 'suggestion' (A) and 'definition' (B) are swapped. The dictionary will change its 'definition' of racism based on a 'suggestion' from a woman. Swapping A and B makes the sentence grammatically correct and logical.

Question 15

Directions (Qs 19-23): -:
Rearrange the following six  sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) in a proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions  given below.
(A) An increasing number of products, product modifications, or services are now being imagined and brought to fruition in emerging and developing markets first.
(B) For example, many simple mobile phone applications have been first developed for the Kenyan or Indian markets, for instance, and then rolled out in developed markets.
(C) New product innovations used to be the province of developed markets with companies responding to the cues from the market by designing products and services that might once be introduced into emerging or developing markets.
(D) This traditional trickle-down sequence has been upended by the shortening of product life cycles, which now call for the nearly simultaneous launch of products across the world, and especially by the emergence of trickle-up innovation.
(E) Major technological breakthroughs would first be incorporated into products and services in developed markets, and only launched in emerging and developing markets years later.

Which of the following will be theFIFTHstatement after rearranging the paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To find the fifth statement, first identify the logical flow and sequence of the given sentences. Arrange them to form a coherent paragraph, then pick the fifth one.

Question 16

Directions: In each of the following questions, one phrase has been given and it has been followed by four sentences. You have to find out in which of these sentences phrase has been used properly according to its meaning and mark your answer from the options denoted by 1,2,3,4. Mark 5. As your answer if you find that phrase has been applied properly in all the sentences.Tick offI. Jackie shared things totick offthe list before leaving home for an international holiday.II. I am veryticked offwith my sister for using my cell phone without asking.III. Please read the complete list andtick offthe appropriate boxes.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'tick off' means to mark items on a list as completed, or to annoy someone. All three sentences correctly use 'tick off' in one of these two meanings.

Question 17

Directions (Qs 19-23): -:
Rearrange the following six  sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) in a proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions  given below.
(A) An increasing number of products, product modifications, or services are now being imagined and brought to fruition in emerging and developing markets first.
(B) For example, many simple mobile phone applications have been first developed for the Kenyan or Indian markets, for instance, and then rolled out in developed markets.
(C) New product innovations used to be the province of developed markets with companies responding to the cues from the market by designing products and services that might once be introduced into emerging or developing markets.
(D) This traditional trickle-down sequence has been upended by the shortening of product life cycles, which now call for the nearly simultaneous launch of products across the world, and especially by the emergence of trickle-up innovation.
(E) Major technological breakthroughs would first be incorporated into products and services in developed markets, and only launched in emerging and developing markets years later.

Which of the following will be theFOURTHstatement after rearranging the paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To find the fourth statement, first identify the logical flow and sequence of the sentences. Determine the opening sentence, then connect subsequent sentences based on pronouns, conjunctions, and thematic links to form a coherent paragraph.

Question 18

Directions (Qs 20-23): -:
In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, alternatives to the emboldened part are given as (A), (B), (C) and (D), which may help improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative out of the given five options. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer will be option (E), i.e., "None can replace".

A new threat to children nowadays isthey are affinity toplaying with germs.

Accepted Answer

The correct phrase is 'affinity for' to express a strong liking or attraction towards something. 'Their' is the correct possessive pronoun.

Question 19

Directions (Qs 19-23): -:
Rearrange the following six  sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) in a proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions  given below.
(A) An increasing number of products, product modifications, or services are now being imagined and brought to fruition in emerging and developing markets first.
(B) For example, many simple mobile phone applications have been first developed for the Kenyan or Indian markets, for instance, and then rolled out in developed markets.
(C) New product innovations used to be the province of developed markets with companies responding to the cues from the market by designing products and services that might once be introduced into emerging or developing markets.
(D) This traditional trickle-down sequence has been upended by the shortening of product life cycles, which now call for the nearly simultaneous launch of products across the world, and especially by the emergence of trickle-up innovation.
(E) Major technological breakthroughs would first be incorporated into products and services in developed markets, and only launched in emerging and developing markets years later.

Which of the following will be theFIRSTstatement after rearranging the paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To identify the first statement, look for an independent sentence that introduces the main topic without relying on previous context. This sentence often sets the stage for the rest of the paragraph.

Question 20

Directions (Qs 20-23): -:
In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, alternatives to the emboldened part are given as (A), (B), (C) and (D), which may help improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative out of the given five options. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer will be option (E), i.e., "None can replace".

Over 90% of farms inthis region has beendamaged due to unseasonal rainfall.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'Over 90% of farms' is plural, so the verb must be 'have been'. 'This region' is singular and correct. Thus, 'this region have been' is the right choice.