SBI PO 2025 PYQs

Question 1

Directions (Qs 29-33): Rearrange the following six sentences/ group of sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them
:
A. By having launched schemes for girl child education, we come close to achieving our aims of equal society.
B. But, there are several hurdles on the road of establishing women empowerment schemes through government policies.
C. Women empowerment is one of the most important elements for equality.
D. Many have considered it to be the backbone to create a society free from gender bias.
E. However, the efforts are constant in the direction to achieve the goals.
F. This will create equal opportunities for women and will empower women from an early age.

What will be thelastsentence after rearrangement?

Accepted Answer

To determine the last sentence, one must first arrange the given sentences into a coherent paragraph. The sentence that logically concludes the sequence will be the answer.

Question 2

Directions: The question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole.At last, I bought the film _______ of a novel at a _______ cost.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'film rights' refers to the legal permission to adapt a novel into a film. 'Moderate cost' implies a reasonable price, fitting the context of a purchase.

Question 3

Directions (Qs 29-33): Rearrange the following six sentences/ group of sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them
:
A. By having launched schemes for girl child education, we come close to achieving our aims of equal society.
B. But, there are several hurdles on the road of establishing women empowerment schemes through government policies.
C. Women empowerment is one of the most important elements for equality.
D. Many have considered it to be the backbone to create a society free from gender bias.
E. However, the efforts are constant in the direction to achieve the goals.
F. This will create equal opportunities for women and will empower women from an early age.

What will be theSecondsentence after rearrangement?

Accepted Answer

To find the second sentence, identify the introductory sentence first. Then, look for a sentence that logically follows, often by referring to concepts or subjects introduced in the first sentence.

Question 4

Directions: Find out the most effective word from the given options to fill the blanks of the following question.1. Most doctors will _______ their patients to obtain regular check-ups so that they can avoid serious illnesses.2. The purpose of most commercials is to _______ consumers to buy a particular product or service.

Accepted Answer

The word 'exhort' means to strongly encourage or urge someone to do something. This fits both sentences perfectly, as doctors encourage check-ups and commercials encourage buying.

Question 5

A sentence is given with three words marked as (A), (B), and (C). These words may or may not be placed in their places. Four options with different arrangements of these words are given. Mark the option with the correct arrangement as the answer. If there is no change required, mark 'No rearrangement required' as your answer.The mosteconomic (A)determinant ofimportant (B)buoyancy in India isprivate (C)investment.

Accepted Answer

The correct arrangement is BAC. 'Important determinant' makes sense, 'economic buoyancy' is a valid phrase, and 'private investment' fits the context, forming a grammatically sound sentence.

Question 6

Directions (Qs 36-40): Given below is a set of six sentences that, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Arrange the sentences in the correct sequence and answer the questions that follow. Sentence C, given in bold, is fixed as the FIRST sentence.
C. The first Test match between England and Australia was played in Melbourne in 1877, but the Ashes legend started after the ninth Test in 1882.
A. Peate was scolded by his captain for not letting Studd, a top batsman, score the runs.
B. In 1882, Australia played one Test match in England at the Oval. It was a low-scoring game on a tough pitch.
D. When the loss sank in, the crowd cheered and carried Boyle and Spofforth to the pavilion.
E. The British press praised the Australians and criticized the English for their lack of spirit.
F. Peate, the last batsman, needed ten runs to win but was bowled out, shocking the Oval crowd.

Which of the following should be theFIRSTsentence after rearrangement?

Accepted Answer

To identify the first sentence, look for an independent statement that introduces the main topic without relying on prior context. Sentence B typically serves this role.

Question 7

Directions: The following question has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits in the context of the sentence.The automobile dealerships are among the worst _______ segments within the _______ automotive value chain, ICRA said in a statement.

Accepted Answer

The first blank requires a past participle 'impacted' to describe the segments. The second blank needs an adjective 'entire' to modify 'automotive value chain'.

Question 8

Directions (Qs 36-40): Given below is a set of six sentences that, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Arrange the sentences in the correct sequence and answer the questions that follow. Sentence C, given in bold, is fixed as the FIRST sentence.
C. The first Test match between England and Australia was played in Melbourne in 1877, but the Ashes legend started after the ninth Test in 1882.
A. Peate was scolded by his captain for not letting Studd, a top batsman, score the runs.
B. In 1882, Australia played one Test match in England at the Oval. It was a low-scoring game on a tough pitch.
D. When the loss sank in, the crowd cheered and carried Boyle and Spofforth to the pavilion.
E. The British press praised the Australians and criticized the English for their lack of spirit.
F. Peate, the last batsman, needed ten runs to win but was bowled out, shocking the Oval crowd.

Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?

Accepted Answer

To find the fifth sentence, one must first arrange the given sentences into a coherent paragraph. Identify the introductory sentence, then link subsequent sentences based on logical flow and pronoun references to determine the correct sequence.

Question 9

Directions (Qs 36-40): Given below is a set of six sentences that, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Arrange the sentences in the correct sequence and answer the questions that follow. Sentence C, given in bold, is fixed as the FIRST sentence.
C. The first Test match between England and Australia was played in Melbourne in 1877, but the Ashes legend started after the ninth Test in 1882.
A. Peate was scolded by his captain for not letting Studd, a top batsman, score the runs.
B. In 1882, Australia played one Test match in England at the Oval. It was a low-scoring game on a tough pitch.
D. When the loss sank in, the crowd cheered and carried Boyle and Spofforth to the pavilion.
E. The British press praised the Australians and criticized the English for their lack of spirit.
F. Peate, the last batsman, needed ten runs to win but was bowled out, shocking the Oval crowd.

Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?

Accepted Answer

Identify the logical flow and connections between sentences. Sentence A follows the introductory sentences, establishing the main subject, making it the fourth sentence in a coherent paragraph.

Question 10

Directions (Qs 36-40): Given below is a set of six sentences that, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Arrange the sentences in the correct sequence and answer the questions that follow. Sentence C, given in bold, is fixed as the FIRST sentence.
C. The first Test match between England and Australia was played in Melbourne in 1877, but the Ashes legend started after the ninth Test in 1882.
A. Peate was scolded by his captain for not letting Studd, a top batsman, score the runs.
B. In 1882, Australia played one Test match in England at the Oval. It was a low-scoring game on a tough pitch.
D. When the loss sank in, the crowd cheered and carried Boyle and Spofforth to the pavilion.
E. The British press praised the Australians and criticized the English for their lack of spirit.
F. Peate, the last batsman, needed ten runs to win but was bowled out, shocking the Oval crowd.

Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?

Accepted Answer

To find the third sentence, first identify the opening sentence. Then, establish the logical flow and connections between the remaining sentences to determine their correct sequence.

Question 11

Select the alternative which best describes the underlined idiomatic expression.You may rushfrom pillar to post, but you stand no chance of getting what you want without hard work.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'from pillar to post' means to move from one place to another, often experiencing difficulties or harassment. Option 1 accurately captures this meaning.

Question 12

Directions (Qs 41-46): Read the data carefully and answer the following questions.
The following table shows the number of public sector employees living in a building, the ratio of public to private sector employees, and the percentage of vacant flats in the building.
Building
Public Sector Employees
Ratio (Public : Private)
% of Vacant Flats
A
120
3 : 2
20%
B
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Formula Missing
3 : 5
20%
C
90
2:3
25%
D
Formula Missing
2a
Formula Missing
2a
2
a
2a
5 : 4
Formula Missing
10a%
Formula Missing
10a%
10
a
%
55%
Note:
1) The total number of flats in each building is equal to the sum of public sector employees, private sector employees, and vacant flats.
2) The total number of public sector employees in all buildings together is 300.

If 40% of the private sector employees in Building C move to Building D, and 25% of the public sector employees in Building A move to Building B, what is the new ratio of total occupied flats in Building C to the total occupied flats in Building D?

Accepted Answer

Calculate initial occupied flats in C and D. Then, determine 40% of private sector employees from C and add to D. Calculate new totals for C and D and find their ratio.

Question 13

Directions (Qs 41-43): Read the data carefully and answer the following questions.
Three companies, A, B, and C, manufacture and sell two types of vehicles: Cars and Buses. The number of Buses sold by company C is 20 less than that of company A. The total number of Buses sold by all three companies is 245. The total number of Buses and Cars sold by company A is 275. The number of Cars sold by company C is equal to the number of Cars sold by company B, which is 120. The ratio of the number of Cars sold by company A and C is 23:15.

If Company A's Cars have a 20% higher fuel efficiency than Company B's Cars, and Company B's Cars have a 10% higher fuel efficiency than Company C's Cars, what is the approximate percentage difference in fuel efficiency between Company A's Cars and Company C's Cars?

Accepted Answer

Assume C's efficiency is 100. B's is 10% more, so 110. A's is 20% more than B's, so 110 * 1.20 = 132. The difference between A and C is 132 - 100 = 32%, which is option 3.

Question 14

Directions (Qs 41-43): Read the data carefully and answer the following questions.
Three companies, A, B, and C, manufacture and sell two types of vehicles: Cars and Buses. The number of Buses sold by company C is 20 less than that of company A. The total number of Buses sold by all three companies is 245. The total number of Buses and Cars sold by company A is 275. The number of Cars sold by company C is equal to the number of Cars sold by company B, which is 120. The ratio of the number of Cars sold by company A and C is 23:15.

If Company A decides to increase the selling price of each Car by 15% and each Bus by 10%, and the original selling price of a Car was Rs. 500,000 and a Bus was Rs. 800,000, what is the total increase in revenue for Company A?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the total increase in revenue, not the new total revenue. Calculate 15% of 500,000 (75,000) and 10% of 800,000 (80,000). Sum these increases to find the total revenue increase.

Question 15

Directions (Qs 41-43): Read the data carefully and answer the following questions.
Three companies, A, B, and C, manufacture and sell two types of vehicles: Cars and Buses. The number of Buses sold by company C is 20 less than that of company A. The total number of Buses sold by all three companies is 245. The total number of Buses and Cars sold by company A is 275. The number of Cars sold by company C is equal to the number of Cars sold by company B, which is 120. The ratio of the number of Cars sold by company A and C is 23:15.

What is the difference between the total number of vehicles sold by Company A and the total number of vehicles sold by Company B and C combined?

Accepted Answer

First, find the total vehicles sold by Company A. Then, sum the vehicles sold by Company B and C. Finally, subtract the smaller sum from the larger sum to find the difference.

Question 16

There are three vessels P, Q and R, Vessel P and Q filled with mixture of milk and Water in the ratio of 5: 4 and 5: 3 respectively. 25% of mixture from vessel P taken out and mixed in vessel R, which contains 45 L pure milk. If in resulting mixture milk is 250% more than water in vessel R and initial quantity of mixture in vessel Q is 20 l less than that of mixture in vessel P, then find the quantity of milk in vessel Q?

Accepted Answer

Let P's quantity be x. 25% of P is 0.25x. Milk in R becomes 45 + 0.25x * (5/9). Water in R is 0.25x * (4/9). Milk = Water + 2.5*Water. Solve for x, then find Q's quantity (x-20) and milk in Q.

Question 17

The selling price of the Toy car is Rs.850. The ratio of the marked price to the cost price of the Toy car is 10 : 9 respectively and the ratio of the marked price to the cost price of toy bus is 11: 9 respectively. If the ratio of the cost price of the toy car to the toy bus is 2: 1 respectively and the discount offered for the toy car is 15%, then what is the marked price of the toy bus?

Accepted Answer

Calculate the car's CP from SP and discount. Use CP ratios to find the bus's CP. Then, apply the bus's MP:CP ratio to find the bus's MP. Car CP = 1000, Bus CP = 500, Bus MP = 550.

Question 18

A container contains certain amount mixture of milk and water. 28 liters mixture is taken out and 16 liters milk is added to the mixture. Ratio of total quantity of initial and final mixture is 15 : 11.Final milk in the mixture is 26.2. Find initial water percentage?

Accepted Answer

Let initial mixture be 15x. Final mixture is 11x. Initial mixture removed is 28L, milk added is 16L. So, 15x - 28 + 16 = 11x, which gives x=3. Initial mixture = 45L. Final mixture = 33L. Final milk is 26.2L, so final water = 33 - 26.2 = 6.8L. Let initial milk be M and water be W. M+W=45. After removing 28L, milk becomes M - 28M/45 and water becomes W - 28W/45. Then 16L milk is added. So, M - 28M/45 + 16 = 26.2. Solving this gives M=31.5L. So W = 45 - 31.5 = 13.5L. Initial water percentage = (13.5/45)*100 = 30%.

Question 19

Two persons A and ‘B' started the business with an initial investment of Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 3,000 respectively. ‘A’ invested Rs. 1,000 additionally after every 4 months and B invested Rs. 1,000 additionally after every 6 months. At the end of the year  A and B separated their profit after the deduction of Rs. x from charity. If the total amount separated is Rs. 26000 and Total share given by A including charity amount is Rs. 15000. Find the value of x.

Accepted Answer

Calculate A's and B's total investment over 12 months. Determine their profit sharing ratio. A's total share (including charity) is 15000. Total profit is 26000 + x. Use these to find x.

Question 20

The ratio of previous and current salary of each employee of company A is 3 : 4 respectively while the ratio of number of previous employees and current is 5 : 3 respectively, then company A had a profit of Rs 90000. Find the previous expenditure of company A on the salary of employees.

Accepted Answer

Let previous salary be 3x and current 4x. Previous employees 5y, current 3y. Previous expenditure = 3x * 5y = 15xy. Current expenditure = 4x * 3y = 12xy. Profit = 15xy - 12xy = 3xy = 90000. So, xy = 30000. Previous expenditure = 15xy = 15 * 30000 = 450000.