SBI PO 2023 PYQs

Question 1

Which of the following expresses the same meaning of the word given in bold?in the UK, it was found that women and girls were beingcharged

Accepted Answer

The word 'charged' in this context means to demand an amount as a price for a service or goods. 'Imposed' means to force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place. Thus, 'imposed' is the closest synonym.

Question 2

What challenge does the passage highlight about plantation management besides environmental concerns?

Accepted Answer

The passage implies that beyond environmental issues, ensuring fair labor practices and adequate living conditions for plantation workers is a significant management challenge. This is an unstated implication derived from the text.

Question 3

Which of these should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

Accepted Answer

Identify the sentence that introduces the main idea or topic without relying on prior context. This sentence typically sets the stage for the subsequent sentences in the paragraph.

Question 4

Which of the following words is similar in meaning to "bustling" as used in the context of the passage?

Accepted Answer

The word "bustling" means full of activity, movement, or people. Therefore, "busy" is the most similar in meaning.

Question 5

Based on the study by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, where was the largest product pricing discrepancy between men and women observed?

Accepted Answer

The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs study found the largest pricing discrepancy between men and women in personal care/hygiene products.

Question 6

Which of the following is/areFALSEaccording to the given passage?A. Drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting are methods used to ensure optimal water use in plantations.B. Technology in plantations is only used to enhance worker productivity, not to manage irrigation systems.C. Plantations strive to maintain soil health through organic practices and nutrient replenishment.

Accepted Answer

Without the passage, we cannot definitively determine the truthfulness of the statements. However, statement B is generally false as technology often manages irrigation. Statements A and C are generally true practices in plantations.

Question 7

Which of these should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?

Accepted Answer

To find the fifth sentence, one must logically arrange all given sentences to form a coherent paragraph. The sentence that naturally follows the fourth sentence in this sequence will be the fifth.

Question 8

Which of the following words is opposite in meaning to "substantial" as used in the context of the passage?

Accepted Answer

The word 'substantial' means large in amount or importance. Its direct opposite is 'insignificant', meaning too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.

Question 9

According to the information in the passage, what is the "Pink Tax"?

Accepted Answer

The passage explicitly defines "Pink Tax" as a pricing strategy by businesses where products marketed to women cost more than similar products for men.

Question 10

Choose the phrase from the options below that should replace the underlined phrase in the sentence to make it grammatically and contextually correct. If the sentence is already correct, select 'No correction required' as your answer.Despite technological advances, ensuring fair labor practiceskeeps being easy.

Accepted Answer

The original phrase 'keeps being easy' is grammatically awkward and contextually incorrect. 'Remains a challenge' correctly conveys that despite advances, it's still difficult, fitting the 'Despite' clause.

Question 11

Which of these should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?

Accepted Answer

To find the third sentence, identify the logical flow and connections between sentences. Establish the opening and concluding sentences first, then arrange the remaining sentences sequentially to determine the third.

Question 12

Directions: Each of the following sentences has a blank space and five words are given below. Click on the word you consider the most APPROPRIATE to fit the blank.The effects of the _______ from the angry citizens left many people arrested for disturbing the peace.

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes negative consequences (arrests for disturbing peace) due to actions of angry citizens. 'Ruckus' (हंगामा) means a noisy disturbance, which fits this context perfectly.

Question 13

Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with four words marked as (A), (B), (C), and (D). These words may or may not be placed in the correct order. Four options with different arrangements of these words have been provided. Mark the option with the correct arrangement as the answer. If no rearrangement is required, mark option (5) as your answer.Despite what doctors described as ordeal(A)odds, thewounded(B)mansurvived(C)his insuperable(D).

Accepted Answer

The sentence needs 'insuperable odds' and 'described as an ordeal'. Swapping A and D corrects the sentence to: 'Despite what doctors described as an insuperable ordeal, the wounded man survived his odds.'

Question 14

Directions: Read the following sentences carefully, choose the one that is grammatically/contextually incorrect, and mark it as your answer.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'Neither of' requires a singular verb. Therefore, 'are' should be replaced with 'is' to maintain subject-verb agreement, making option 2 incorrect.

Question 15

Directions: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.The government's economic policies can be seen as an _______ to attract foreign investments.

Accepted Answer

The word 'bolster' means to support or strengthen. In the context of attracting foreign investments, government policies aim to strengthen the economy, making 'bolster' the most appropriate choice.

Question 16

Directions: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.The politician's controversial statement _______ public opinion and sparked protests.

Accepted Answer

'Inflamed' means to provoke or intensify strong feelings, which perfectly fits the context of a controversial statement sparking protests. It implies a widespread, strong reaction.

Question 17

Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (A)?

Accepted Answer

The word 'Normalized' means to make something standard or regular. In context, it implies bringing something to a usual or expected level, which fits the blank most appropriately.

Question 18

The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.A. whenever someoneB. offers youC. to be trueD. it is a warning sign.E.  something too good

Accepted Answer

The sentence starts with 'Whenever someone' (A), followed by 'offers you' (B), then 'something too good' (E), leading to 'to be true' (C), and concluding with 'it is a warning sign' (D). This forms a coherent and grammatically correct sentence.

Question 19

​Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (B)?

Accepted Answer

The word 'hybrid' refers to a combination of two different things, which fits the context of combining distinct elements perfectly. It implies a new entity formed from diverse sources.

Question 20

Directions: In the given sentence, four words, given in bold are marked as (A), (B), (C) and (D). These words may or may not be placed in their right places. Four options with different arrangements of these words are given below, mark the option with the correct arrangement as your answer. If no change is required mark 'No rearrangement required' as your answer.As data and technology play aeffectively (A)role in thedelivery (B)of services, human development systems shouldensure (C)they arecrucial (D)used.

Accepted Answer

The sentence needs 'crucial' before 'role' and 'effectively' at the end. Swapping A with D and B with C makes the sentence grammatically correct and contextually meaningful.