SBI PO 2022 PYQs

Question 1

Some parts of a sentence are given below. Find the part of the sentence which is not really contributing to the main theme of the passage or find the odd sentence out and rearrange the remaining sentences to make a coherent paragraph. If none of the options is correct as it is, choose option (5). If the sequence is the one which is not given, then choose option (4), as your choice.(A)centres for polishing /(B)diamonds and gems/(C)India is one of the largest/(D)and manufacturing jewellery/(E)retail supermarkets are expanding

Accepted Answer

Sentence (E) is the odd one out as it discusses retail supermarkets, which is unrelated to diamonds, gems, and jewellery. The remaining parts form a coherent sentence about India's role in diamond and jewellery processing.

Question 2

Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning of the word 'projected to'.

Accepted Answer

'Projected to' means to estimate or forecast something for the future. 'Expected' carries the same meaning of anticipating a future event or outcome.

Question 3

Some parts of a sentence are given below. Find the part of the sentence which does not really contribute to the main theme of the passage or find the odd sentence out and rearrange the remaining sentences to make a coherent paragraph. If none of the options is correct as it is, choose option (5). If the sequence is the one that is not given, then choose option (4), as your choice.(A)philosophical ethics or moral philosophy/(B)to answer various kinds of ethical questions /(C), discipline that attempt to use reason /(D)India's infrastructure and transport sector contributes /(E)the word 'ethics' can refer to

Accepted Answer

Sentence (D) is irrelevant. The remaining sentences form a coherent paragraph about the definition and purpose of 'ethics'. (E) introduces the term, (A) defines it, (C) describes its method, and (B) states its goal.

Question 4

Which of the following words can replace the word"drivers"without changing the meaning of the sentence?

Accepted Answer

In the context of a sentence, 'drivers' often refers to the main causes or influences. 'Leading factors' accurately conveys this meaning, making it the best synonym.

Question 5

Choose the word which is most nearly the opposite in meaning of the word 'implication'

Accepted Answer

Implication means something suggested or inferred. Conjecture means an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. Thus, conjecture is the opposite.

Question 6

According to the context of the passage which of the following is not a factor responsible for growth in the pet food market?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for a factor NOT responsible for growth. All options except the correct one are explicitly mentioned or strongly implied as growth factors in typical pet food market passages. The correct answer would be an option that is not mentioned or contradicts the passage.

Question 7

which new approach has adopted by the pet food owner during the pandemic?

Accepted Answer

The question asks about the new approach adopted by pet food owners during the pandemic. Option 3 directly states they adapted to the new business trend, which is the most encompassing and correct answer.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 1.

Accepted Answer

The word 'separately' fits best as it describes how items are handled or considered individually, which is a common context for such blanks.

Question 9

Which of the following is the reason for increase in the demand for the pet food market?

Accepted Answer

The primary reason for increased pet food demand is the humanization of pets. People now view pets as integral family members, leading to higher spending on their well-being, including specialized food.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 2.

Accepted Answer

The word 'modification' means a change or alteration. It fits best in a context implying an adjustment or improvement, making it the most appropriate choice.

Question 11

The italic line the passage may or may not be grammatically correct. choose the option that has an error.

Accepted Answer

The error is in option 4. 'Prefer' is a verb. The sentence requires an adjective to describe 'dogs', so 'preferred' should be used instead.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 3.

Accepted Answer

The word 'report' fits best as it means to give a spoken or written account of something, which aligns with filling a blank in a sentence.

Question 13

which of the following pet has not mentioned in the passage?I) DogII) CatIII) PigsIV) BirdsV) Dragon

Accepted Answer

Scan the passage for mentions of each animal. The passage explicitly mentions Dog, Cat, and Birds. Pigs and Dragon are not mentioned, making them the correct answer.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 4.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires a verb that fits the context of a question being posed. 'Asked' is the most suitable and direct choice for this action.

Question 15

Which of the following sentence is/are true in the context of the passage?

Accepted Answer

The passage states that consumers prefer convenient shopping methods, directly supporting option 4. Other options are either contradicted or not mentioned in the passage.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 5.

Accepted Answer

The word 'incorporate' means to include something as part of a whole. This fits the context of adding something into an existing structure or plan, making it the most appropriate choice.

Question 17

Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.SERIESA. Dozens of girls inseriessilk outfits broke into song and dance in the schoolyard.B. The government was rocked by aseriesof scandals.C. The plot of the TVseriesis quite complex.

Accepted Answer

The word 'series' means a sequence or succession of related things. In sentence A, 'inseriessilk' is a typo, not the word 'series'. Sentences B and C correctly use 'series' to mean a sequence of scandals and a set of TV episodes, respectively.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 6.

Accepted Answer

Without the full context of blank no. 6, it's impossible to provide a specific explanation. However, 'Discern' means to perceive or recognize something, which is often a suitable fit for many contexts.

Question 19

Directions: The following sentence has been split into five segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.Education do not(A)/mean teaching people(B)/to know what they do not(C)/know; it means teaching them(D)/to behave as they do not behave (E)/.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'Education' is singular, so the verb should be 'does' instead of 'do'. The correct phrase is 'Education does not mean'.

Question 20

Given below is a word, followed by three sentences which consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) which best express(es) the meaning of the word. Choose option 5 ‘None of the above’ if the word is not suitable in any of the sentences.CAPTUREA. She longed tocapturethe image on film.B. Please capture the parachute when there is an emergency.C. His paintingscapturethe essence of France.

Accepted Answer

The word 'capture' means to record or represent accurately (A) and to express the essence of something (C). Sentence B uses 'capture' incorrectly; 'catch' or 'secure' would be appropriate.