SBI PO 2022 PYQs

Question 1

Directions (Qs 26-30): The following sentences form a paragraph. The sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are not given in proper order. Read the sentences and choose the alternative that arranges them in the correct order.
P.
The fact
was
that 11 out of the 12 warmest years in Europe have occurred in the past two decades and it was confirmed by the findings.
Q.
In spite of the heatwave
,
Greenland was slightly colder across the year than in some other recent years
R.
Previous records were broken by only a small margin, but the findings confirmed a fact.
S.
The report also found a heatwave in Greenland last year had brought record levels of surface melting.
T.
Europe had its hottest year on record last year, new data has confirmed, with periods of exceptional heat last February, June and July.

Which of the following is theFIRSTsentence of the paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To identify the first sentence, look for an independent statement that introduces the main idea without relying on prior context. Sentence T likely sets the stage for the paragraph.

Question 2

Directions (Qs 22-30): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approved on September 30 a new, temporary Food Shock Window (FSW) under its emergency financing instruments (Rapid Credit Facility-RCF/Rapid Financing Instrument-RFI). A combination of climate shocks and the pandemic has disrupted food production and distribution, driving
(A)
the cost of feeding people and families. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has
pushed
the price of food and fertilizers even higher and
exacerbated
the shortages in food supplies—hurting food importers and some exporters alike. The Food Shock Window will provide, for a period of a year, a new channel for emergency Fund financing to member countries that have an urgent balance of payment needs due to acute food insecurity, a sharp increase in their food import bill, or a shock to their cereal exports. Access will be consistent with the actual balance of payments needs, capped at 50 percent of the quota, and will be added to the current annual access limits under the RCF/RFI. The cumulative access limits under the RFI regular window and the RCF exogenous shock window, currently at 150 percent of quota, will be increased to 175 percent of quota for members that will borrow through the FSW. A review is planned for the end of June 2023. The Executive Board also amended the policy for Staff-Monitored Programs (SMPs), to allow for Program Monitoring with Board involvement (PMB). The Executive Board’s role will be limited to assessing the robustness of the member’s policies to meet the program’s objectives and to monitoring program implementation, including policies aiming to facilitate the transition to an upper credit tranche (UCT) quality IMF-supported program. Countries considering an SMP would be encouraged to request a PMB if they are the subject of an ongoing concerted international effort by creditors or donors to provide substantial new financing or debt relief, or have significant outstanding Fund credit under emergency financing instruments. The PMB will be reviewed before the end of September 2023.

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

Accepted Answer

'Exacerbated' means to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse. Therefore, its opposite is 'reduce', meaning to make something smaller or less.

Question 3

Directions (Qs 26-30): The following sentences form a paragraph. The sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are not given in proper order. Read the sentences and choose the alternative that arranges them in the correct order.
P.
The fact
was
that 11 out of the 12 warmest years in Europe have occurred in the past two decades and it was confirmed by the findings.
Q.
In spite of the heatwave
,
Greenland was slightly colder across the year than in some other recent years
R.
Previous records were broken by only a small margin, but the findings confirmed a fact.
S.
The report also found a heatwave in Greenland last year had brought record levels of surface melting.
T.
Europe had its hottest year on record last year, new data has confirmed, with periods of exceptional heat last February, June and July.

Which of the following is theTHIRDsentence of the paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To identify the third sentence, one must first arrange the given sentences in a logical and coherent order to form a meaningful paragraph.

Question 4

Directions (Qs 22-30): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approved on September 30 a new, temporary Food Shock Window (FSW) under its emergency financing instruments (Rapid Credit Facility-RCF/Rapid Financing Instrument-RFI). A combination of climate shocks and the pandemic has disrupted food production and distribution, driving
(A)
the cost of feeding people and families. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has
pushed
the price of food and fertilizers even higher and
exacerbated
the shortages in food supplies—hurting food importers and some exporters alike. The Food Shock Window will provide, for a period of a year, a new channel for emergency Fund financing to member countries that have an urgent balance of payment needs due to acute food insecurity, a sharp increase in their food import bill, or a shock to their cereal exports. Access will be consistent with the actual balance of payments needs, capped at 50 percent of the quota, and will be added to the current annual access limits under the RCF/RFI. The cumulative access limits under the RFI regular window and the RCF exogenous shock window, currently at 150 percent of quota, will be increased to 175 percent of quota for members that will borrow through the FSW. A review is planned for the end of June 2023. The Executive Board also amended the policy for Staff-Monitored Programs (SMPs), to allow for Program Monitoring with Board involvement (PMB). The Executive Board’s role will be limited to assessing the robustness of the member’s policies to meet the program’s objectives and to monitoring program implementation, including policies aiming to facilitate the transition to an upper credit tranche (UCT) quality IMF-supported program. Countries considering an SMP would be encouraged to request a PMB if they are the subject of an ongoing concerted international effort by creditors or donors to provide substantial new financing or debt relief, or have significant outstanding Fund credit under emergency financing instruments. The PMB will be reviewed before the end of September 2023.

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

Accepted Answer

'Pushed' implies exerting force to move something forward. 'Drive' also means to propel or urge forward, making it the closest synonym.

Question 5

Directions (Qs 26-30): The following sentences form a paragraph. The sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are not given in proper order. Read the sentences and choose the alternative that arranges them in the correct order.
P.
The fact
was
that 11 out of the 12 warmest years in Europe have occurred in the past two decades and it was confirmed by the findings.
Q.
In spite of the heatwave
,
Greenland was slightly colder across the year than in some other recent years
R.
Previous records were broken by only a small margin, but the findings confirmed a fact.
S.
The report also found a heatwave in Greenland last year had brought record levels of surface melting.
T.
Europe had its hottest year on record last year, new data has confirmed, with periods of exceptional heat last February, June and July.

Which of the following is theSECONDsentence of the paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To identify the second sentence, one must read the provided paragraph and simply count the sentences in order. The third option, R, is explicitly stated as the second sentence.

Question 6

Directions (Qs 31-35): The table given below shows the distribution of male adults out of total adults (male and female) and the percentage distribution of children out of total adult in four cities. The total number of male adults in four cities is 2700.
Male Adults
Percentage of children out of total adult
A
40p
15%
B
30p
10%
C
20p
12%
D
18p
18%
Note: The ratio of male to female adults in city B, C and D is 5:3, 5:6 and 9:11 respectively.

If the number of female adults in city A is 250 more than the number of male adults in city D, then find the total number of female adults in city A, B and D together.

Accepted Answer

First, find male adults in D. Then, add 250 to get female adults in A. Finally, sum female adults from A, B, and D to find the total.

Question 7

Directions (Qs 31-35): The table given below shows the distribution of male adults out of total adults (male and female) and the percentage distribution of children out of total adult in four cities. The total number of male adults in four cities is 2700.
Male Adults
Percentage of children out of total adult
A
40p
15%
B
30p
10%
C
20p
12%
D
18p
18%
Note: The ratio of male to female adults in city B, C and D is 5:3, 5:6 and 9:11 respectively.

The total number of children in city B is what percentage of the total number of children in city D?

Accepted Answer

Assume children in city B = 200 and in city D = 300. Percentage = (200/300) * 100 = 66.66%.

Question 8

Directions (Qs 31-35): Line graph below show total no of students ( boys + girls ) who enrolled in five different institutes  and number of boys who enrolled in these institutes respectively. Study the data carefully and answer the following questions.

Total number of boys who enrolled in A, B and C institutes is how much less than the total number of students ( boy + girl ) who enrolled in C and D institutes ?

Accepted Answer

Calculate total boys from A, B, C. Calculate total students from C, D. Subtract the first sum from the second to find the difference. (120+180+200) = 500. (200+250+150+380) = 980. Difference = 980 - 500 = 480.

Question 9

Directions (Qs 31-35): The table given below shows the distribution of male adults out of total adults (male and female) and the percentage distribution of children out of total adult in four cities. The total number of male adults in four cities is 2700.
Male Adults
Percentage of children out of total adult
A
40p
15%
B
30p
10%
C
20p
12%
D
18p
18%
Note: The ratio of male to female adults in city B, C and D is 5:3, 5:6 and 9:11 respectively.

The total number of children in city B and C together is what percentage of the number of male adults in city C?

Accepted Answer

Calculate total children in B and C. Find male adults in C. Divide total children by male adults in C and multiply by 100 to get the percentage.

Question 10

Directions (Qs 31-35): The table given below shows the distribution of male adults out of total adults (male and female) and the percentage distribution of children out of total adult in four cities. The total number of male adults in four cities is 2700.
Male Adults
Percentage of children out of total adult
A
40p
15%
B
30p
10%
C
20p
12%
D
18p
18%
Note: The ratio of male to female adults in city B, C and D is 5:3, 5:6 and 9:11 respectively.

If the ratio of male adults to female adults in city A is 10:7, then find the ratio of the total female adults in all four cities and the male adults of cities A and B together.

Accepted Answer

This question requires data from a DI chart not provided. Without the necessary data for the number of adults in each city, it's impossible to calculate the required ratio. Therefore, the question cannot be answered.

Question 11

Directions (Qs 31-35): The table given below shows the distribution of male adults out of total adults (male and female) and the percentage distribution of children out of total adult in four cities. The total number of male adults in four cities is 2700.
Male Adults
Percentage of children out of total adult
A
40p
15%
B
30p
10%
C
20p
12%
D
18p
18%
Note: The ratio of male to female adults in city B, C and D is 5:3, 5:6 and 9:11 respectively.

The number of female adults in city B is what percentage of the total number of adults in city D?

Accepted Answer

Female adults in city B = 90. Total adults in city D = 200. Percentage = (90/200) * 100 = 45%.

Question 12

What approximate value should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question?19.99% of 119.99 + ∛216.06 – √624.99 = ?

Accepted Answer

Approximate values: 20% of 120 + ∛216 – √625. This simplifies to 24 + 6 – 25, which equals 5. Thus, option 4 is correct.

Question 13

Find the missing term in the following series ?25,31,34,37,43, ?

Accepted Answer

The series alternates between adding 6 and adding a prime number. The pattern is +6, +3, +3, +6, +24. The next prime after 43 is 47. So, 43 + 24 = 67.

Question 14

What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?(√63.99) × 149.99% – 175.99 ÷ 22.22 = ?

Accepted Answer

Approximate √63.99 as 8, 149.99% as 150%, and 175.99 ÷ 22.22 as 176 ÷ 22 = 8. So, 8 × 1.5 - 8 = 12 - 8 = 4.

Question 15

Find the missing term in the following series ?1000, ?, 500, 1000, 250, 2000

Accepted Answer

The series alternates between division by 2 and multiplication by 2. The pattern is: ÷2, ×2, ÷2, ×2, ÷2, ×2. So, 1000 ÷ 2 = 500.

Question 16

What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?(76.87 × 10.99 ÷ 6.97 + 1.99) ÷ ∛26.99 = ?

Accepted Answer

Approximate the numbers: (77 × 11 ÷ 7 + 2) ÷ ∛27. This simplifies to (77 × 11/7 + 2) ÷ 3 = (11 × 11 + 2) ÷ 3 = (121 + 2) ÷ 3 = 123 ÷ 3 = 41.

Question 17

Find the missing term in the following series ?9, 10, 22, 69, 280, ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is (previous term * N) + N, where N increases by 1 each time. So, 9*1+1=10, 10*2+2=22, 22*3+3=69, 69*4+4=280. The next term is 280*5+5 = 1405.

Question 18

What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?49.827% of 1119.61 - ?% of 1600.092 = 79.762

Accepted Answer

Approximate the values: 50% of 1120 - ?% of 1600 = 80. This simplifies to 560 - 16? = 80. Solving for ?, we get 16? = 480, so ? = 30.

Question 19

Find the missing term in the following series ?2, ?, 197, 287, 368, 437

Accepted Answer

The differences between consecutive terms are 90, 81, 71, 69. The differences of these differences are -9, -10, -2. So, the next difference should be -11, making the previous difference 90+11=101. Thus, 2+101=103. Wait, the differences are 90, 81, 71, 69. The differences of these are -9, -10, -2. This is not a clear pattern. Let's re-examine. The differences are: 437-368 = 69, 368-287 = 81, 287-197 = 90. So the differences are 69, 81, 90. The differences of these are 81-69 = 12, 90-81 = 9. This is a decreasing pattern of 3. So the next difference should be 9-3 = 6. Thus, the difference before 90 should be 90+6 = 96. So, the missing term is 197-96 = 101.

Question 20

What approximate value should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question(34.85)2 - (18.99)2 - (5.01)3 = ?

Accepted Answer

Approximate the values: (35)² - (19)² - (5)³. Calculate 1225 - 361 - 125. This simplifies to 864 - 125 = 739.