SBI PO PRELIMS AND MAINS EXAMS

TREND ANALYSIS (2023 - 2019)

SECTIONS NAME SBI PO Preliminary Exams SBI PO Mains Exams
Sr. No. ENGLISH LANGUAGE 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
1 Spotting Errors 5 5 5 4 5 5 7 5 - -
2 Sentence Improvement - 4 - 3 5 - - - 3 -
3 Spelling Error and Inappropriate Word - - - - - - - - - -
4 Word Arrangement/ Word Swap - 4 5 2 - 4 - 2 5 -
5 Word Replacement - - - 4 - - - 5 - -
6 Idioms and Phrases - - 3 - - - 3 5 - 4
7 Word Usage 2 - - - - - 3 - - -
8 Synonyms & Antonyms 2 - - - - - - - - -
9 Odd One Out Phrases - - - - - - - - - -
10 Rearrangement of Sentences - 2 - - - 2 5 - - -
11 Para Jumble 3 - 5 5 - 5 - - - 5
12 Cloze Test 5 6 - - 6 - - - 7 -
13 Match the Column - - - 2 2 - 5 3 5 -
14 Inference based Questions - - - - - - 5 - - -
15 Starters and Connectors - - - - - - - - - -
16 Reading Comprehension 10 9 7 7 7 16 7 12 13 21
17 Paragraph Completion - - - - - - - 3 - -
18 Sentence Completion - - - - - 3 - - - -
19 Fill in the Blanks 3 - 5 3 5 - - - 2 5
Sr. No. Part - A: Qunatitative Aptitude
1 Simplification 6 5 - - - - - - - -
2 Number System 1 1 - - - - - - - -
3 Number Series 6 5 5 5 5 3 4 2 2 2
4 Quadratic Equation - 5 5 5 5 2 2 2 - -
5 Percentage 1 - - - - - 1 - - -
6 Profit & Loss 1 1 - - 2 - - - - 1
7 Ratio and Proportion - 3 1 1 - - - - - 1
8 Mixture and Alligation 1 2 1 1 - 1 - 2 - 2
9 Problem on Average - - - - - - - - - -
10 Problem on Age 1 - - - - 1 - 1 - -
11 Partnership - - - - - - - - - 1
12 Time and Work 2 - 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1
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SBI PO Prelims Solved Papers

1. SBI PO Prelims Solved Paper-2023-II......................................................................................... 3-14

2. SBI PO Prelims Solved Paper-2023-I......................................................................................... 15-26

3. SBI PO Prelims Solved Paper-2022-II........................................................................................ 27-37

4. SBI PO Prelims Solved Paper-2022-I......................................................................................... 38-48

5. SBI PO Prelims Solved Paper-2021............................................................................................ 49-59

6. SBI PO Prelims Solved Paper-2020............................................................................................ 60-70

7. SBI PO Prelims Solved Paper-2019............................................................................................ 71-81

8. SBI PO Prelims Solved Paper-2018............................................................................................ 82-92

9. SBI PO Prelims Solved Paper-2017.......................................................................................... 93-102

10. SBI PO Prelims Solved Paper-2016........................................................................................ 103-112

11. SBI PO Prelims Solved Paper-2015........................................................................................ 113-122

SBI PO Mains Solved Papers

12. SBI PO Mains Solved Paper-2023.......................................................................................... 125-152

13. SBI PO Mains Solved Paper-2022.......................................................................................... 153-178

14. SBI PO Mains Solved Paper-2021.......................................................................................... 179-199

15. SBI PO Mains Solved Paper-2020.......................................................................................... 200-220

16. SBI PO Mains Solved Paper-2019.......................................................................................... 221-242

17. SBI PO Mains Solved Paper-2018.......................................................................................... 243-262

18. SBI PO Mains Solved Paper-2017.......................................................................................... 263-286

19. SBI PO Mains Solved Paper-2016.......................................................................................... 287-309

20. SBI PO Mains Solved Paper-2015.......................................................................................... 310-330

 SECTION

11 SBI PO PRELIMS
SOLVED PAPERS
 SBI PO PRELIMS
1
SOLVED PAPER-2023-II
The causes of the pink tax are multifaceted. They include factors such as
ENGLISH LANGUAGE marketing, societal expectations, and the historical treatment of gender
roles. One of the primary reasons for the pink tax is the way products are
marketed to men and women. Companies often use distinct packaging,
Directions (1-9): The passage given below has certain words and
scents, and advertising strategies to appeal to each gender. These marketing
sentences highlighted with questions based on them. You are required to
efforts can result in higher production and advertising costs, which are
read the content carefully to answer the questions that follow:
then passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices.
The “pink tax” is a term that has gained significant attention in recent
Societal expectations also play a significant role in perpetuating the pink
years, highlighting a pervasive issue that affects women’s finances and
tax. Women are often expected to conform to certain beauty standards and
consumer choices. It refers to the phenomenon where products and
are more likely to be targeted by products and services that promise to help
services marketed towards women are priced higher than similar products
them meet these standards. This demand allows companies to charge more
and services targeted at men. This gender-based pricing discrepancy has
for products marketed towards women, as they are perceived as essential
far-reaching implications, as it not only perpetuates gender inequality for self-care and personal grooming.
but also has a tangible impact on women’s wallets and their ability to
Historical gender roles have contributed to the pink tax as well. In the
make informed purchasing decisions. In this passage, we will delve into
past, women were primarily responsible for household and caregiving
the concept of the pink tax, explore its various dimensions, and discuss its
tasks, which made them the primary consumers for certain products. As
societal and economic consequences.
a result, products like cleaning supplies and household items were often
The concept of the pink tax is rooted in the observation that products marketed towards women, who were willing to pay more for these items.
and services geared towards women tend to be more expensive than their Although gender roles have evolved over time, the pricing disparities
male-oriented counterparts. These gender-based price disparities can be have persisted. The pink tax has far-reaching implications for society and
found in a wide array of consumer goods and services, such as personal the economy. From a societal perspective, it reinforces and perpetuates
care products, clothing, toys, and even healthcare services. For example, gender inequality. It sends the message that women should pay more for
a basic white t-shirt marketed towards men may be significantly cheaper everyday essentials, simply because they are marketed as “for women.”
than a similar shirt marketed as a women’s product in a different colour This reinforces harmful stereotypes and contributes to the broader issue
or style. of gender discrimination.
The term “pink tax” itself underscores the gendered nature of this issue. Economically, the pink tax places an undue financial burden on women.
The colour pink, often associated with femininity, symbolizes the added Over a woman’s lifetime, the cumulative cost of the pink tax can be
cost that women are forced to bear. It’s important to note that the pink tax substantial. The extra expenses associated with everyday products and
doesn’t always involve products that are actually pink; rather, it refers to services marketed towards women can limit their ability to save, invest, or
products targeted at women, which can be any colour. spend on other priorities. This can hinder women’s financial independence
The pink tax pervades numerous aspects of a woman’s life, affecting both and their overall economic well-being.
essential and non-essential products and services. Personal care products The pink tax also has implications for women’s purchasing decisions.
are one of the most notorious examples of this pricing disparity. Items When women are consistently faced with higher prices for products
such as razors, deodorants, and shampoo are often sold in gender-specific and services, it can limit their choices. They may be forced to make
packaging and marketed differently for men and women. Women’s compromises or sacrifices in other areas of their lives in order to afford
versions of these products are typically priced higher, despite containing these everyday expenses. This can hinder their ability to make informed
similar ingredients or serving the same purpose. In the case of razors, and free choices in the marketplace.
for instance, women’s razors tend to be more expensive than men’s, even Over the years, there have been efforts to raise awareness about the pink
though the design and functionality are nearly identical. tax and address this issue. Advocacy groups, policymakers, and consumers
Clothing is another area where the pink tax is evident. Women’s clothing, have taken steps to combat the gender-based pricing disparity.
from underwear to outerwear, is often more expensive than men’s clothing
1. Why does the passage mention historical gender roles as a contributing
of similar quality. This can extend to accessories as well, with women’s
factor to the pink tax?
belts, socks, and hats often carrying a higher price tag compared to
(a) To emphasize that women’s roles have not changed over time.
equivalent men’s products.
(b) To highlight that women were responsible for household and
Beyond consumer goods, the pink tax is also prevalent in services. Women
caregiving tasks in the past.
often pay more for dry cleaning, haircuts, and even auto repair. There is
a clear pattern of women being charged higher prices for services that are (c) To argue that historical gender roles are the sole cause of the pink
essentially identical to those provided to men. This discrepancy extends to tax.
healthcare, with women sometimes paying more for insurance premiums (d) To suggest that historical gender roles have no relevance to the
and feminine hygiene products, such as tampons and pads, which are pink tax today.
considered essential. (e) None of these
19. It is likely to exceed the budget targets by Rs 3.6 lakh crore and Directions (27-29): Each question has two sentences that are provided
adequately (A) compensate for any shortfall in disinvestment (B) with blanks to be plugged in with a suitable word. Please choose the right
expenditure (C) and additional revenues (D) in mitigating the impact option out of the five and designate it by selecting the suitable option.
of the second wave of Covid-19.
27. In 2018, when the Prevention of Corruption Act was amended, Section
(a) Both (A-C) and (B-D) (b) Only (B-D) 17A was introduced to make the government’s previous approval a
(c) Both (A-B) and (C-D) (d) Only (C-D) mandatory requirement before any ____ can be begun into decisions
(e) The statement is correct or recommendations made by a public servant.
20. Common resistant (A) such as lower respiratory tract infections, (a) probe (b) asked
bloodstream infections, and intra-abdominal infections are now killing (c) interrogated (d) viable
hundreds of thousands of people every year because bacteria (B) have (e) management
become infections (C) to treatment (D).
(a) Both (A-C) and (B-D) (b) Both (A-D) and (B-C) 28. This initial stage filter has been created even while sanction is
(c) Only (A-C) (d) Only (B-C) necessary for prosecuting any public servant at the stage of the trial
court taking ____ of the charge sheet.
(e) The statement is correct
(a) scolding (b) revoke
21. Lack of connectivity, logistical regions (A) and associated economic
costs are often cited as important impediments to the manufacturing (c) upbraiding (d) cognisance
(B) of large-scale proliferation (C) in India, especially in the relatively (e) nonsense
non-developed bottlenecks (D).
29. In its 2014 judgment, the Court had observed that such provisions
(a) Both (A-B) and (C-D) (b) Both (A-C) and (B-D)
are destructive of the objective of the anti-corruption laws, block the
(c) Both (A-D) and (B-C) (d) Only (B-C) truth from surfacing and sometimes result in a ____ to those officials
(e) The statement is correct involved as soon as allegations arise against them.
Directions (22-26): Following are the jumbled sentences, arrange the (a) arrangement (b) forewarning
sentences to make a coherent paragraph. (c) occurrence (d) normalised
A. And supporting women with digital education and enabling them (A) (e) eventually
programme that aims at building, empowering (B) the new initiative
“Microsoft Diversity Skilling” is a 10-month (C) to play a pivotal role 30. In the questions given below, a word is given in bold followed by three
in uplifting the economy. (D) sentences. Find the sentences which have used the word correctly and
B. He also said that they intend to enhance the livelihood opportunities mark that as your answer.
of women in a disadvantageous position and has scant exposure to State
technical skills and knowledge, through this programme. A. Please state the purpose of your visit.
C. The initiative will develop four courses that will emphasize on B. She was in a state of shock.
Employability, Entrepreneurship, English learning and Digital C. She is from a very wealthy family with a lot of social state.
Productivity.
(a) Only A (b) Both A and B
D. The Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC)
has collaborated with the National Skill Development Corporation (c) Only C (d) Both A and C
and Microsoft to launch a new skilling initiative to empower women (e) Both B and C
across the State.
E. Women in the 16 to 35 age group are eligible to apply for this
programme, as said by S. Satyanarayana, Managing Director of the
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
APSSDC.
22. Which one of the following is the ‘First’ sentence after rearrangement? Directions (31-36): Study the following information carefully and answer
the questions.
(a) E (b) A (c) C (d) B
The given line graph shows the total number of players (males + females)
(e) D
who played in four different stadiums i.e. A, B, C and D on Sunday and
23. And supporting women with digital education and enabling them (A) /
given table shows the number of males who played in these stadiums on
programme that aims at building, empowering (B) / the new initiative
“Microsoft Diversity Skilling” is a 10-month (C) / to play a pivotal Sunday.
role in uplifting the economy. (D) / (Number of players in thousands)
(a) CBAD (b) ABCD 100
(c) DABC (d) BACD
(e) No rearrangement required
80
24. Which one of the following is the ‘Third’ sentence after rearrangement?
(a) E (b) A (c) C (d) B 60
(e) D
25. Which of the following statements is grammatically incorrect? 40
(a) E (b) A (c) C (d) B
(e) D 20
26. Which one of the following is the ‘Penultimate’ sentence after
rearrangement?
0
(a) C (b) B (c) D (d) E A B C D
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 Stadiums Number of males who played that in 2021. The total number of products sold by B in all three years
is 1950.
A 4
th of the total number of players who played 37. If the ratio of the number of products sold by A to C in 2022 is 2 : 3
5 and the number of products sold by C in 2021 is 50% of the number
B of products sold by A in 2022, then find the total number of products
5 sold by C in 2021 and 2022 together.
th of the total number of players who played
11 (a) 1240 (b) 1310 (c) 1078 (d) 1004
C 3 (e) 1196
th of the total number of players who played
8 38. The total number of products sold by A in all three years is what
percentage more than the number of products sold by B in 2021?
D 1
th of the total number of players who played (a) 120% (b) 145% (c) 108% (d) 130%
8 (e) None of these
31. If the ratio of the number of male players who played in stadium C to 39. What is difference between total number of products sold by A in 2022
in stadium E is 6 : x and the number of female players who played in & 2023 and the total number of products sold by B in all three years.
stadium E is 75% of the number of females who played in stadium B (a) 750 (b) 971 (c) 835 (d) 1025
and the ratio of the total number of players who played in stadium C
(e) 693
to stadium E is 16 : 17, then find the value of x.
40. Find the sum of total number of products sold by A in 2021 and 2023
(a) 5 (b) 7 (c) 1 (d) 4
and the total number of products sold by B in 2022 & 2023.
(e) 11
(a) 2190 (b) 1850 (c) 2080 (d) 1940
32. In stadium D, the ratio of the number of female players who played
(e) 2045
on Sunday to Saturday is 7 : 8 and the average number of players who
played on Sunday and Saturday is 86000. Find the difference between 41. If the number of products sold by A in 2024 is 50% more than that in
the number of male players who played in stadium D on Sunday and 2022 and the number of products sold by B in 2024 is 50% less than
Saturday. that in 2023 and the ratio of the number of products sold by B in 2021
to the number of products sold by D in 2024 is 3 : 5, then find the total
(a) 16000 (b) 19000 (c) 32000 (d) 18000
number of products sold by A, B and D in 2024.
(e) 26000
(a) 2400 (b) 2110 (c) 2185 (d) 2050
33. Out of the total number of players who played in stadium B, 75% are (e) 2100
literate players and the ratio of the number of illiterate male players
to illiterate female players who played in stadiums B is 7:4, then find 42. A jar contains 600 liters of a mixture of milk and water in the ratio of
the number of literate male players who played in stadium B. 3:2. If x liters of milk and 2x liters of water are added to the mixture,
then the amount of milk and water in the resultant mixture is equal.
(a) 35000 (b) 20000 (c) 34000 (d) 26000 Find the total quantity of milk in final mixture.
(e) 21000 (a) 480 liters (b) 400 liters
34. In stadium B, the entry fee for males players and female players is (c) 350 liters (d) 410 liters
Rs. x and Rs. (x – 15) per player respectively and the total revenue
(e) None of these
received is Rs. 5880000. If the average entry fee for player in stadium
C is Rs. (x – 25) per player, then find the total revenue received by 43. Boat A covers Y km upstream in t hours and boat B covers the same
stadium C. distance downstream in (t – 8) hours. The downstream speed of boat
(a) Rs.3360000 (b) Rs.4200000 A is equal to the upstream speed of boat B. If the speed of boat A and
boat B in still water is 28 km/hr and 44 km/hr respectively, then find
(c) Rs.2400000 (d) Rs.2240000 the value of Y.
(e) Rs.3080000
(a) 270 (b) 260 (c) 280 (d) 294
35. What is the ratio between the total number of male players of stadiums (e) 105
C and D to the total number of female players of stadiums A and B?
44. Avinash, Anupam and Ajay can complete the work in 76 days, 114
(a) 12 : 23 (b) 135 : 296 (c) 17 : 23 (d) 157 : 241 days and x days respectively. They started the work together and after
(e) 13 : 25 12 days, Avinash left the work. If Anupam and Ajay together complete
36. If the total number of male players and kid players who played in the remaining work in 12 days, then find the value of x.
stadium X is 12000 and the number of female players who played (a) 38 days (b) 16 days (c) 48 days (d) 27 days
in stadiums D and X is equal, then the total number of players (male (e) None of these
and female) who played in stadium D is what percentage of the total
number of males, females and kids who played in stadium X? 45. The average present age of A, B and C is 48 years. The present age of
A is x years more than that of B and the age of B four years ago was
(a) 54% (b) 96% (c) 62% (d) 75% y years. Find the age of B twelve years hence if the present age of C
(e) 84% is (2y – x) years.
Direction (37-41): Study the following information carefully and answer (a) 47 years (b) 59 years (c) 50 years (d) 55 years
the questions. (e) None of these
A certain number of products sold by A and B in three different years i.e. 46. P and Q started a business with investments of Rs. x and Rs. (30000 + x)
2021, 2022 and 2023 and the ratio of the total number of products sold respectively. After four months, Q withdrew 50% of its investment.
by A to B in all three year is 3 : 5.The number of products sold by A and At the end of one year, the profit share of Q is Rs.4400 out of the total
B in 2021 is x and 3x respectively and the number of products sold by B profit of Rs.9400. Find the value of x.
in 2023 is 2 times of the number of products sold by A in the same year.
The number of products sold by A in 2022 and 2023 is y and (y – 25) (a) 92000 (b) 97500 (c) 79000 (d) 82505
respectively. The number of products sold by B in 2022 is 150 less than (e) 93750

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 47. The total area of the isosceles triangle and the square together is 2408 57. If the number of items P, Q and R sold in July is 33.33%, 37.5% and
cm2 and the ratio of the base to height of the isosceles triangle is 8 : 50% of the total number of items sold in June respectively, then find
5. If the side of the square and base of the isosceles triangle is 4x and the average of number of items P, Q and R sold in July.
3x respectively, then find the perimeter of the square. (a) 174 (b) 148 (c) 186 (d) 212
(a) 204 cm (b) 128 2 cm (c) 260 cm (d) 172 cm (e) None of these
58. If the ratio of the number of items R to T sold in May is 4 : 3 and the
(e) 196 cm
number of items T sold in June is double that of Q and the total number
48. The simple interest on Rs. P for 3 years at 15% per annum is Rs.600 of items T sold in April, May and June is 652, then find the difference
more than the compound interest on Rs. (P – 1200) for 2 years at between the number of items P and T sold in April.
R% per annum. If the simple interest on Rs. P for 5 years at 10% per (a) 58 (b) 60 (c) 55 (d) 70
annum is Rs.3600, then find the value of R. (e) 64
(a) 30 (b) 20 (c) 25 (d) 15 59. If the number of items P and Q sold in March is x and (x + 30)
(e) 10 respectively and the ratio of the number of items R sold in March to
that in June is 11 : 13 and the total number of items P, Q and R sold
49. A train crosses x m platform in 16 seconds and the same train crosses together in March is 20% less than that in April, then find the value
(3x + 20) m tunnel in 22 seconds. If the speed of the train is 60 m/sec, of x.
then find the time taken by the train to cross a man running in same (a) 190 (b) 170 (c) 185 (d) 100
direction at the speed of 10 m/sec.
(e) 155
(a) 19 seconds (b) 17 seconds
(c) 10.8 seconds (d) 15.8 seconds 60. If the ratio of the number of items P unsold in May to June is 5 : 3 and
the total number of items P unsold in April and June is 80 and the total
(e) 18.5 seconds number items P unsold in all three months is equal to the number of
Directions (50- 54): The following question contains two equations as I items Q sold in May, then find the number of items P unsold in April.
and II. You have to solve both equations and determine the relationship (a) 44 (b) 48 (c) 50 (d) 60
between them and give the answer as, (e) 56
(a) x > y Directions (61-65): Find out the wrong number in the following number
(b) x ≥ y series.
(c) x = y or relationship can’t be determined. 61. 1470, 736, 366, 182, 90, 44, 21
(d) x < y (a) 1470 (b) 736 (c) 366 (d) 90
(e) x ≤ y (e) 21
50. I. x2 – x – 380 = 0 II. y2 – 18y + 77 = 0 62. 19, 18, 34, 99, 392, 1965, 11724
51. I. 3x2 + 10x + 8 = 0 II. 4y2 + 13y + 10 = 0 (a) 19 (b) 18 (c) 99 (d) 1965
52. I. x2 – 3x – 304 = 0 II. y2 + 33y + 272 = 0 (e) 392
63. 2028, 1667, 1378, 1209, 1088, 1043, 1014
53. I. x2 – 19x + 84 = 0 II. y2 + 9y – 70 = 0
(a) 1014 (b) 1088 (c) 1043 (d) 1378
54. I. 2x2 – 30x + 112 = 0 II. y2 – 21y + 54 = 0 (e) 1667
Directions (55-60): Study the following information carefully and answer
64. 33, 35, 61, 186, 529, 1258, 2589
the questions.
(a) 35 (b) 186 (c) 1258 (d) 2589
There are a number of items P, Q and R sold in April, May and June in
(e) 61
2023.
65. 1842, 1354, 1194, 1140, 1122, 1116, 1114
Months Average number Out of total number Number of
(a) 1114 (b) 1140 (c) 1354 (d) 1116
of items P, Q and of items, percentage items R sold
R sold of items P sold (e) 1842
April 200 20% 180
May 240 25% 400
REASONING ABILITY
June 144 50% 130 Directions (66-70): Study the following information carefully and answer
the given questions
55. In May, if the number of items S sold is 20% more than the number
of items R sold, then find the ratio of the number of items Q to items Seven persons - P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are sitting in a linear row. Some of
them are facing north and some of them are facing south.
S sold in that month.
Only two persons sit between T and P, who sits third from one of the
(a) 13 : 15 (b) 15 : 17 (c) 7 : 24 (d) 11 : 15 extreme ends. U sits second to the left of P and both are facing opposite
(e) None of these directions. Only three persons sit between U and V, who is not an immediate
neighbour of T. Q sits third to the right of V. S sits second to the left of Q,
1 where both are facing the same direction. The number of persons sitting
56. In April, if the number of defective items R sold is
rd of the number
3 to the left of S is one more than the number of persons sitting to the left
of non-defective items Q sold and the number of defective items Q of R, who faces north.
sold is equal to the number of non-defective items R sold, then find 66. What is the position of R with respect to P?
the sum of defective items Q and R sold. (a) Fourth to the right (b) Second to the left
(a) 175 (b) 180 (c) 140 (d) 225 (c) Fourth to the left (d) Immediate right
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 67. If T and S are facing the opposite directions, then who among the 74. The one who likes Eraser bought the stationary in which of the
following person sits second to the left of T? following month and date?
(a) P (b) Q (c) S (d) R (a) April 22 (b) May 7 (c) March 22 (d) April 7
(e) None of these (e) May 22
68. How many persons sit between T and S? 75. Who among the following students bought the stationary in the month
(a) Three (b) Five (c) Two (d) No one which has an even number of days?
(a) Q and the one who likes Sharpener
(e) One
(b) R and P
69. As many persons sit between P and __ as to the right of __ respectively. (c) The one who likes Scale and U
(a) S, V (b) T, U (c) Q, R (d) U, T (d) T and the one who likes Pen
(e) V, Q (e) Q and the one who likes Box
70. If all the persons are sitting in alphabetical order from east to west, 76. Who among the following students bought the stationary before the
then how many persons remain in the same place? one who likes the Pencil?
(a) No one (b) One (c) Two (d) Three (a) P (b) S (c) T (d) U
(e) More than three (e) None of these
Directions (71-72): Study the following statements and then decide which
77. Which among the following pair of people doesn’t buy the stationary
of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements
on the same date?
disregarding the commonly known facts.
(a) R, Q
(a) Only conclusion I follows
(b) The one who likes Box, T
(b) Only conclusion II follows
(c) S, The one who likes Scale
(c) Both conclusions I and II follow
(d) U, P
(d) Either conclusion I or II follows
(e) The one who likes Sharpener, R
(e) Neither conclusion I nor II follows
78. How many pairs of letters are there in the word “NOMINATION”
71. Statements: that have the same number of letters between them in the word as in
Some Eyes are Ears the English alphabetical order (both forward and backward)?
Only a few Eyes are Nail (a) Six (b) More than six
Some Ears are Hair
Only a few Nails is Hand (c) Three (d) Five
Conclusions: (e) Four
(I) All Hands are Hair Directions (79-81): Study the following information carefully and answer
(II) Some Ears are not Nails the given questions.
G is the mother of only K and F. J is the daughter of F and sister of L. N
72. Statements:
is the grandfather of J. H is the only son-in-law of G and he is not a father
All Scales are Erasers
of L. R is the only daughter of N. O is the niece of F. P is the maternal
Only a few Erasers are Compass
grandfather of O.
All Pencils are Compass
Only a few Boxes are Scales 79. __is the father-in-law of__ respectively.
Conclusions: (a) F, N (b) P, H (c) N, H (d) Both (a) and (b)
I. All Boxes can never be Compass
(e) Both (b) and (c)
II. Some Compasses are Scale is a possibility
80. If I is the only sister-in-law of L, then how is L’s spouse related to I?
Directions (73-77): Study the following information carefully and answer (a) Brother (b) Sister
the given questions.
(c) Brother-in-law (d) Father
Six students – P, Q, R, S, T and U bought stationary items on two different
dates either 7th or 22nd of three different months viz. March, April and (e) Cannot be determined
May of the same year. Each of them likes different types of stationary 81. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true as per the given
items viz. Pen, Pencil, Sharpener, Eraser, Box and Scale. arrangement?
R bought the stationary on an odd numbered date of the month having an I. P is the father of F II. L and O are cousin brothers
odd number of days. Only three students bought between R and the one III. R is the sister-in-law of K
who likes sharpener. The number of students bought before the one who
(a) Only I and II (b) Only II
likes sharpener is one less than the number of students bought after the
one who likes Pen. T bought after the one who likes Pen and on an even (c) Only II and III (d) Only I and III
numbered date. The one who likes Pencil bought on an odd numbered date (e) All I, II and III
of immediate previous month of T. Q and the one who likes Box bought Directions (82-86): Study the following information carefully and answer
in the same month. U bought immediately after the one who likes Box. the below questions.
The one who likes Scale bought two months after P. S doesn’t like Eraser
Six persons- Umesh, Varun, Wesley, Anil, Yogya and Zahid are sitting
73. Who among the following students bought the stationary on 22nd of around a circular table facing the centre. They eat different flavoured ice
the given months? creams- Chocolate, Strawberry, Butter Scotch, Vanilla, Butter Pecan and
I. The one who likes Eraser Maple. All the information is not necessarily in the same order.
II. Q Yogya sits second to the left of the one who eats Chocolate. Anil and
III. The one who likes Scale Yogya are immediate neighbours. The one who eats Butter Pecan sits
second to the left of Anil. Wesley sits immediate right of Umesh who does
(a) Only I and II (b) Only III
not eat Chocolate. Wesley does not eat Butter Pecan. The one who eats
(c) Only I (d) Only I and III Butter Scotch sits immediate right of Umesh. Varun sits second to the left
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 82. Who among the following persons sits immediate right of the one who 92. What is the phrase for the code “en re gb” in the given code language?
eats Chocolate? (a) hopes all goal (b) hopes not trust
(a) Anil (b) Yogya (c) is life goal (d) all life hopes
(c) Wesley (d) The one who eats Butter Pecan (e) Both a and d
(e) The one who eats Vanilla Directions (93-97): Study the following information carefully and answer
83. Which of the following combination is true? the given questions.
I. Varun - Butter Pecan Ten persons - Dinesh, Bunty, Gunjan, Jafar, Firoj, Lalan, Ekramul, Kamal,
II. Wesley - Butter Scotch Hemant and Imam are living on different floors of a ten-storey building
III. Yogya - Maple where the lowermost floor is numbered one and the floor immediately
above it is numbered two and so on. No two persons live on the same floor.
IV. Anil - Chocolate
Ekramul lives on an odd-numbered floor, which is above the fourth floor.
(a) Only II and III (b) Only I and IV
Gunjan lives two floors below Ekramul. As many floors above Gunjan as
(c) Only I and II (d) Only II and IV below Kamal. Only three floors are between Kamal and Hemant. Jafar
(e) Only I, II, and III lives two floors above Hemant and lives on the adjacent floor of Firoj. The
number of floors between Jafar and Dinesh is two more than the number of
84. Which of the following flavoured ice cream does Varun eat?
floors between Firoj and Ekramul. Bunty lives immediately below Dinesh.
(a) Butter Scotch (b) Butter Pecan
Lalan lives above Imam, but not lives immediately above Imam.
(c) Vanilla (d) Strawberry
93. Who among the following persons lives above Lalan?
(e) Chocolate
I. Firoj II. Bunty
85. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the III. Kamal IV. Dinesh
given arrangement and thus form a group. Which one of the following
(a) Only II and IV (b) Only I and IV
doesn’t belong to the group?
(a) Varun - Butter Scotch (b) Wesley-Vanilla (c) Only I, III and IV (d) Only II and III
(c) Umesh - Chocolate (d) Zahid-Maple (e) All I, II, III and IV
(e) Yogya – Butter Pecan 94. Who among the following person lives on the topmost floor?
86. Who among the following person eats Strawberry ice cream? (a) Jafar (b) Dinesh (c) Hemant (d) Bunty
(a) Zahid (b) Umesh (e) Firoj
(c) Varun (d) Anil 95. Who among the following person lives three floors above Imam?
(e) The one who sits second to the right of Wesley (a) Kamal
87. If a four-letter meaningful word can be formed by using the third, (b) Hemant
fifth, seventh and eighth letters from the word “QUESTIONS”, then (c) The one who lives on the third floor
what is the third letter from the left end of the newly formed word? (d) Ekramul
Mark X as your answer, if more than one word is formed. Mark Z, if (e) The one who lives immediately below Gunjan
no meaningful word can be formed.
96. If all the persons are living in alphabetical order from top to bottom,
(a) T (b) Z (c) N (d) E
then how many persons remain unchanged in their position?
(e) X
(a) One (b) Three (c) None (d) Two
Directions (88- 92): Study the following information carefully and answer
(e) More than three
the given questions.
In a certain code language, 97. Who among the following persons lives on the lowest floor?
“Success are not life” is coded as “cd bh al re” (a) Jafar (b) Dinesh (c) Hemant (d) Bunty
“All hopes of success” is coded as “al dl en gb” (e) Imam
“All hopes are trust” is coded as wx en gb bh” Directions (98-100): Study the following information carefully and
“Life hopes of goal” is coded as “re dl ny gb” answer the given questions.
(Note: All the given codes are two letter codes only) Seven poles viz., K, L, M, N, O, P and Q are of different weights. M is
heavier than both Q and P. P is heavier than O. L is lighter than O, which
88. What is the code for the phrase “not trust of” in the given code is not the second lightest pole. N is heavier than P, which is not lighter than
language? Q. Q is not the lightest pole. K is heavier than M but not the heaviest pole.
(a) dl al cd (b) cd dl wx The second heaviest and the second lightest pole’s weights are 1400kg and
(c) wx bh en (d) dl wx ny 950kg respectively.
(e) dl bh cd 98. If the sum of the weight of the poles K and P is 2400 kg and the sum
89. What is the phrase for the code “ny” in the given code language? of the weight of the poles Q and O is 1930kg, then what is the sum of
(a) All (b) Of (c) Trust (d) Goal the weight of the poles P and O?
(e) Hope (a) 1950kg (b) 1990kg (c) 1980kg (d) 1760kg
90. What may be the possible code for the phrase “Great are” in the given (e) 1740kg
code language? 99. What may be the possible weight of the pole N?
(a) cd en (b) gb bh (c) ng bh (d) bh dl (a) 1350kg (b) 1580kg (c) 1200kg (d) 1050kg
(e) re en (e) 1180kg
91. What is the code for the phrase “trust success” in the given code 100. Which of the following poles is the third heaviest as per the given
language? arrangement?
(a) cd gb (b) dl wx (c) dl al (d) cd bh (a) P (b) M (c) O (d) K
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1. (b) To highlight that women were responsible Therefore, the antonym for “discrepancy” in months after the vaccine program rollout
for household and caregiving tasks in the this context is “consistency,” which means on January 16.
past. uniformity or no difference. 15. (d) The correct pairs are Q-S and R-T. The
The passage mentions historical gender 8. (a) Reinforcing sentences formed are:
roles to highlight that women were primarily Q-S: Despite his hatred for politics, he knew
responsible for household and caregiving In the context of the passage, the word
“perpetuating” is used to describe the action he needed the Council’s help.
tasks in the past, which made them the R-T: It was simply an idle conversation
primary consumers for certain products, of continuing or maintaining the pink tax.
It means to keep it in existence or to make about everything from the weather to
contributing to the pink tax.
it persist over time. politics.
2. (c) It places an undue financial burden on
9. (d) Consequences 16. (e) Both (c) & (d)
women, limiting their ability to save, invest,
or spend on other priorities. The correct pairs are R-T and P-U, Q-S. The
In the context of the passage, the word
The passage explains that the pink tax places sentences formed are:
“implications” is used to describe the
R-T: In 1817 he visited Rome, where he
an undue financial burden on women. This potential results or effects of the pink tax
made researches in the Vatican Library.
financial burden refers to the extra expenses on women’s financial independence and
associated with everyday products and P-U: Donation letters can be sent out several
choices. It refers to the consequences or
services marketed towards women, which times a year.
outcomes of a particular situation or action.
can accumulate over a woman’s lifetime. Q-S: If there can be a day without war, then
10. (b) “Whom” must be replaced by “who”. there can be two days without war.
This added financial strain can limit a
The rule is that “who” functions as a subject
woman’s ability to save, invest, or spend 17. (b) The words “beacon” and “motivation”
while “whom” functions as an object. Use
on other priorities. As a result, it hinders are misplaced. They need to be swapped
“who” when the pronoun is the subject of a
their financial independence and overall to make the sentence grammatically and
verb.
economic well-being. contextually correct. Also, “attitude” and
Corrected Sentence: There are some among
3. (a) Personal care products “upheavals” should be swapped.
us who only trust foreign brands, even for
simple everyday necessities. Corrected Sentence: The upheavals that
The passage states that personal care
Hicky staunchly countered in his campaigns
products, such as razors, deodorants, and 11. (b) The given sentence is in the past tense.
shampoo, are one of the most notorious against Hastings’ dictatorial attitude and
Therefore, “will” should be replaced by
e x a m p l e s o f g e n d e r- b a s e d p r i c i n g alleged corruption of missionaries like
“would”. The past tense is often used in
disparities. Women’s versions of these Kiernander could be a powerful beacon of
reported speech when the reporting verb is
products are typically priced higher despite motivation for media persons today.
in the past.
having similar ingredients and serving the Corrected Sentence: There were those 18. (c) The words “guarding” and “witnessed”
same purpose. who said that there would be gross are misplaced. They need to be swapped
4. (d) Because societal expectations and mismanagement and chaos in the vaccination to make the sentence grammatically and
historical gender roles make women the process. contextually correct.
primary consumers for these products. 12. (d) The error lies in part D. “Able” is an Corrected Sentence: The first year of
adjective and cannot be conjugated as a the Supreme Court witnessed an
According to the passage, companies charge acknowledgement of authority and
more for products marketed towards women verb. The correct form is “be able to.”
Adjectives do not change form to match assertiveness by its judges who were zealous
because societal expectations and historical
the subject; they are modified by adding in guarding against executive excesses.
gender roles make women the primary
consumers for these products. auxiliary verbs. 19. (d) The words “expenditure” and “revenues”
Corrected Sentence: After I read this script, I are misplaced. They need to be swapped
5. (a) Historical treatment of gender roles and to make the sentence grammatically and
met the writers and the producer and begged
societal expectations contextually correct.
to be able to make this film.
The passage mentions that the pink tax is
13. (c) The error lies in part C. The infinitive Corrected Sentence: It is likely to exceed
caused by factors such as marketing, societal the budget targets by Rs 3.6 lakh crore and
form should be “to put” (base form of the
expectations, and the historical treatment of
verb). “Puts” must be replaced by “put”. adequately compensate for any shortfall
gender roles.
Infinitives are formed using “to” followed in disinvestment revenues and additional
6. (c) Celebrated by the base form of the verb. expenditure in mitigating the impact of the
In the context of the passage, “notorious” Corrected Sentence: I felt the film was even second wave of Covid-19.
is used to describe personal care products, more meaningful, and that it would be great 20. (c) The words “resistant” and “infections”
implying that they are widely known for to put it in cinemas once they opened. are misplaced. They need to be swapped
gender-based price disparities. Therefore,
14. (c) The simple past tense is used to talk to make the sentence grammatically and
the antonym for “notorious” in this context
about a completed action in a time before contextually correct.
is “celebrated,” which means well-known
now. The phrase should be “accomplishing Corrected Sentence: Common infections
in a positive sense.
it in just about nine months.” such as lower respiratory tract infections,
7. (d) Consistency Corrected Sentence: India scripted history bloodstream infections, and intra-abdominal
In the passage, “discrepancy” is used to on Thursday with its COVID-19 vaccine infections are now killing hundreds of
describe the difference in prices between doses administered crossing the one-billion thousands of people every year because
products marketed to men and women. mark, accomplishing it in just about nine bacteria have become resistant to treatment.

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 71. (e) 78. (d) From (i), (ii) and (iii)
Success – al
are – bh
Eye Ear Hair 14 15 13 9 14 1 20 9 15 14 hopes – gb
N O M I N A T I O N all – en
Life – re
Nail of - dl
So, the total of five pairs of letters in the not – cd
word. trust – wx
Sol. (79-81) goal - ny
Hand 88. (b) ‘cd dl wx’ is the code for the phrase “not
G P N
trust of” in the given code language.
So, neither conclusion I nor II follows. 89. (d) ‘Goal’ is coded from “ny”.
72. (b) FR 90. (c) “ng bh” may be coded for “Great are”
HK
91. (e) “wx al” is code for the phrase “trust
success”.
92. (d) “all life hopes” is the phrase for the code
Eraser Compass O J L “en re gb.
Scale 79. (b) P is the father-in-law of H. Solution (93-97):
Pencil
80. (e) Can’t be determined Floors Persons
81. (d) P is the father of F and R is the sister-in- 10 Dinesh
Box law of K are correct.
9 Bunty
Solution (82-86):
Butter Pecan 8 Lalan
Varun Wesley 7 Ekramul
So, only conclusion II follows. Butter
Solution (73-77): Scotch 6 Kamal
5 Gunjan
Months Date Students Stationary Yogya Umesh
Maple Vanilla 4 Jafar
March 7 R Pen
3 Firoj
March 22 P Eraser Zahid
Anil 2 Hemant
April 7 Q Pencil Strawberry Chocolate
1 Imam
April 22 S Box 82. (e) Umesh likes Vanila who sits immediate 93. (a) Bunty and Dinesh live above Lalan.
May 7 U Sharpener to the right of the one who eats Chocolate.
94. (b) Dinesh lives on the topmost floor.
May 22 T Scale 83. (e) Varun - Butter Pecan, Wesley - Butter
Scotch and Yogya – Maple are correct. 95. (e) Jafar lives three floors above Imam.
73. (d) The students who like Erasers and Scales
bought the stationary on the 22nd of the 84. (b) Varun eats Butter Pecan ice cream. 96. (c) No one person remains unchanged after
month. alphabetical order.
85. (d) Zahid – Maple is different from others.
97. (e) Imam lives on the lowest floor.
74. (c) The one who likes Eraser bought the 86. (d) Anil eats Strawberry ice cream. Solution (98 – 100):
stationary on 22nd March.
87. (e) QUESTIONS -> ETON -> Tone, Note N > K (1400) > M > P > O > Q (950) > L
75. (e) Q and the person who likes Box bought Solution (88-92):
98. (c) Weight of P = 2400 – 1400 = 1000
the stationary in a month with an even “Success are not life” is coded as “cd bh al Weight of O = 1930 – 950 = 980
number of days. re”...(i) Total weights of the poles P and O
76. (a) P student bought the eraser before the “All hopes of success” is coded as “al dl en = (1000 + 980) = 1980
gb”...(ii)
one who likes the Pencil.
“All hopes are trust” is coded as “wx en gb 99. (b) Weights of the poles N may be possible
77. (d) U and P bought the stationary on different bh”...(iii) 1580.
dates. “Life hopes of goal” is coded as “re dl ny gb” 100. (b) M pole is the third heaviest.

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9 SBI PO MAINS
SOLVED PAPERS
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SOLVED PAPER-2023
(a) I, II, III (b) II, IV, V
REASONING & COMPUTER APTITUDE (c) I, III, IV (d) III, IV, V
(e) I, IV, V
Directions (1-4): Read the given information and answer the following
questions. 3. What is the sum of numbers of the one who sits at both the ends of
There is a building in which total of ten rooms are present in which odd the line?
numbered floor has one room and even numbered floor have two rooms. (a) 24 (b) 20
Each room is given a different number and different alphabet based on the (c) 16 (d) 17
given conditions.
(e) 11
Arrangement 1: The number will be allotted to each room based on this
output of dice. 4. According to the arrangement 2, which among the following is true?
(6,5), (1,1), (6,3), (3,5), (2,3), (4,3), (1,4), (3,4), (4,4), (1,2). (a) V - 6 - Floor 5 (b) E - 8 - Floor 2
The operation will be carried out from left to right on this above output. (c) T- 12 - Floor 4 (d) P - 6 - Floor 3
For even numbered floor the digits in the output will be added and for odd (e) T- 2 - Floor 1
numbered floor the digits in the output will be multiplied. First fill one
room on each even numbered floor in decreasing order of the floor. Then 5. In the following question, some symbols are used with the meaning
fill the odd numbered floor in increasing order. The remaining will be filled given below. Below the information, coded statements are given
in decreasing order of even numbered floor. followed by three conclusions. You have to take the given statements
Arrangement 2: The alphabets will be allotted based on the given to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known
conditions. facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given
E, V, I, F, A, H, R, M, T, P. conclusions logically follows from the given statements.
P @ Q means Only a few Q are P.
All the vowels will be placed with the odd prime numbers in decreasing
order of the number and the increasing alphabet order of the vowels P # Q means All Q are P.
according to the English alphabet. Then the alphabets before the letter P $ Q means No Q is P.
L according to English alphabet will be placed with the square numbers Statement:
in increasing order of the number and increasing order of the letters K @ J # C $ D; K # B
according to the English alphabets. The remaining letters will be allotted Conclusions:
in the increasing order of the remaining numbers and the increasing order I. All D is J is a possibility.
of the remaining letters according to the English alphabet. II. No J is K.
Arrangement 3: The letters are then placed in the linear seating III. Some D is not K.
arrangement in which all are facing the north direction. (a) Only II and III follows
The number of letters between I and A is equal to the number of letters (b) Only I and III follows
between I and E. No vowel sits at the end of the line. The number of letters (c) Only I follows
between I and E is a even prime number. Three letters sit between I and
(d) Only III follows
the one who lives in first floor. M sits to the immediate right of V. R sits
fourth to the left of E. H sits at one of the end of the line. The one whose (e) None follows
room is in 5th floor sits to the immediate right of the one who has an even Direction (6-9): Read the given information and answer the following
square number. questions:
1. What is the sum of the one who lives in floor 1 and the one who is to Six persons- P, Q, R, S, T, and U in which three are married couples are
the immediate left of R? sitting at the circular table facing the centre but not necessarily in the same
(a) 17 (b) 18 order. They are of different ages. The couples are not sitting together. In
couples, the husband’s age is more than the wife’s age. U sits second to the
(c) 21 (d) 20
left of the one whose age is 34. U and the spouse of Q are sitting adjacent
(e) 19 to each other. Q sits immediate right of the one who sits opposite to the
2. Who sits to the immediate left of F in arrangement 3? person whose age is 45. Q does not sit adjacent to U. P sits immediate
I. One who has 3 right of the one who is the husband of U. P is not the spouse of Q. S is the
male who sits opposite to the one whose age is 25. The age of T is three
II. One who has 8
years more than S’s spouse. Neither S nor R is the spouse of Q. U’s spouse
III. One who lives with 9 age is five years more than the one who sits immediate right of T. The
IV. One who lives in floor 2 age difference between S and Q is one year less than the age difference
V. One who lives in floor 4 between R and Q. The age of Q is less than the age of P’s spouse.
 39. Directions: In the question given below, a passage is given followed (a) 112 (b) 130
by four statements. Read the information and answer the question that (c) 148 (d) 96
follows. (e) None of these
As urban centers expand and population densities increase,
transportation infrastructure is facing mounting pressures. Traffic 43. An examination consists of two sections, A and B, and the number of
congestion, pollution, and inadequate public transport are becoming questions in each section is 50. A student attempted all the questions
critical issues. To address these challenges, there is a growing need for from both the sections, and he scored 65 marks. If the number of
innovative and comprehensive strategies to enhance urban mobility correct answers in section A is 12 more than section B, find the
and improve the quality of life for city residents. difference between wrong answers from section A and section B.
Note: (each wrong answer carries 0.25 negative mark, and each correct
Course of Action:
answer carries 1 mark)
I. Develop smart traffic management systems that utilize real-time
(a) 10 (b) 8
data to optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and minimize
pollution. Investing in technology that can integrate with existing (c) 12 (d) 14
infrastructure is essential. (e) 7
II. Launch community outreach programs to educate residents about 44. A cube has been cut into 8 smaller cubes (all having equal
the benefits of using public transportation and the importance of lateral surface area). 9 circles of maximum radius have been
reducing personal vehicle usage. drawn on one face of a smaller cube. The sum of the diameter
III. Establish more dedicated lanes for public transportation to ensure 2
faster and more reliable service, and invest in the expansion of of 2 circles is 12 cm. Find the value of th of the volume of
9
public transit networks to cover underserved areas. the largest possible cylinder that can be fit in the largest cube.
IV. Implement stricter regulations on emissions from private vehicles Note: The circles don’t intersect.
to reduce pollution levels and promote cleaner alternative energy (a) 3154π cm3 (b) 1232π cm3
sources.
(c) 2592π cm 3
(d) 1936π cm3
(a) Both I and III follow (b) Only II and IV follow
(e) 2248π cm 3
(c) Both I and II follow (d) Only I, III, and IV follow
45. A vessel contains a mixture of milk and water in which milk and water
(e) All I, II, III, and IV follow
are (5y + 40) and (6y − 80) litres respectively. If 20% of the mixture is
40. Directions: In the question given below, a few statements are provided. taken out and 25% of the initial quantity of mixture is added to the taken
Read the information and determine which statement is the cause and out mixture, then the ratio of milk to water in the taken out mixture
which one is its effect. becomes 3 : 2. Which of the following can be the initial quantity (in
Statements: litres) of mixture.
I. The government is considering introducing a nationwide initiative (a) 10.5y
to promote the use of renewable energy sources in residential areas. (b) 9y + 40
II. Research has shown that the adoption of renewable energy (c) (Initial quantity of water + 180)
technologies in residential areas can significantly reduce carbon (d) (Initial quantity of milk + 120)
emissions and improve air quality.
(e) None of these
III. There has been a recent increase in the number of residential energy Directions (46-47): Study the given information carefully and answer the
consumption reports highlighting the need for more sustainable questions that follow.
energy solutions.
5 1
Which of the following statements is the cause and which one is Equation I: 4x2y − x − y + 2n + 5 = 0
its effect? 2 4
(a) Statement I is the cause and Statements II and III are the effects. 1 5
Equation II: −3x2y + x + y – 14 = 0
(b) Statement II is the cause and Statements I and III are the effects. A 4
(c) Statements I and II are the causes and Statement III is the effect. Equation III: x2y − Ax + y − B = 0
(d) Statement III is the cause and Statements I and II are the effects. Note:
(e) All the statements are independent causes. 1. Equations III is obtained by adding Equation I and Equation II.
2. n is the smallest whole number.
3. A and B are integers.
DATA ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION
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46. If y = , then which of the following is the largest root of the
41. The ages of four sisters are in a series of consecutive composite 5
numbers. The age of the eldest sister is multiple of 25 and the age Equation III?
of the second youngest sister, 8 years ago was 2n years, where n is a (a) 1 (b) −2
positive integer. If the age of youngest sister is less than 80 years, what
(c) 5 (d) 3
will be the age (in years) of the second eldest sister after 9 years.
(a) 36 (b) 58 (e) Cannot be determined
(c) 64 (d) 33 47. Which of the following is/are true?
(e) 83 I. A is a prime number
II. Product of A and 17 = 36
42. The speed of a boat H in still water is 16 kmph and it covers the
distance ‘z’ km in 7 hours upstream. There is another boat J, whose III. (B + 4) is a multiple of (A + 1)
upstream speed is equal to the downstream speed of boat H. Boat J (a) Only I (b) Only I and III
covers the upstream distance of (y – 8) km in 1 hour. If the speed of (c) Only II (d) Only II and III
boat J in still water is (y – 4) km/h, find (y + z). (e) None of these

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Directions (48-50): Study the given information carefully and answer the (a) Rs. 11425 (b) Rs. 10536
questions that follow. (c) Rs. 13230 (d) Rs. 17535
The bar graph given below shows the monthly income (in Rs.) of three (e) Rs. 14560
different persons and the line graph given below shows the monthly
expenditure of each person as a percentage of income. All persons deposits 50. Vasudev spent 20% of his credit limit on rent and he didn't make any
their savings in a bank. Depending upon the monthly savings deposited by repayment in that month. How much amount paid to the bank by him
any person he or she is awarded a credit card of the bank. after one month.
(a) Rs. 3286.5 (b) Rs. 4372.5
96000
(c) Rs. 4779 (d) Rs. 3652
84000 (e) Rs. 5008.5
72000 Directions (51-53): Study the given information carefully and answer the
60000 questions that follow.
The first bar graph shows the total number of balls (Red + Blue + Green)
48000 in four different bags (A, B, C, D) and the second bar graph shows the
probability of picking a red ball from bags A and C respectively and the
36000
probability of picking a green ball from bags B and D respectively.
24000 45
12000 40
35
0
Anjali Vasudev Suraj 30
25
70% 20
15
60%
10
50% 5
40% 0
C D
A B
30%
0.5
20%
10% 0.4

0% 0.3
Anjali Vasudev Suraj

The table given below shows the credit card details issued by the bank. 0.2

Silver credit card Platinum credit card 0.1

Deposit amount > Rs. 15000 > Rs. 31500
Credit limit 50% of income + 5% 75% of income + 25% of 0
A B C D
of savings savings
51. If the number of blue balls in bag A is 6 less than the number of green
Late payment fee 5% of amount due 4% of amount due balls in bag B, then find the probability of picking two green balls
Note: from bag A.
15 9
1. Amount payable to bank at the end of the month = expense from (a) (b)
credit limit + late payment fee if applicable − 5% of shopping/ 62 31
transaction by credit card + cash withdrawn 8 13
(c) (d)
2. No cashback on cash withdrawal and 5% cashback on each 25 36
shopping/transaction. 8
3. If payment is not made to the bank in the same month, a late (e)
19
payment fee will be applicable. 5
52. The number of blue balls in bag B is times the difference between
48. The person who got a platinum credit card bought flight tickets 2
costing 25% of credit limit, spent 15% of the credit limit on shopping, the number of green balls in bag D and the number of red balls in
withdrew Rs. 7500 cash. What is the amount payable at the bank? bag A. If two balls are drawn at random from bag B, then find the
(a) Rs. 34632 (b) Rs. 40827 probability of getting one blue ball and one red ball.
(c) Rs. 37680 (d) Rs. 29552 10 4
(a) (b)
(e) Rs. 27791 39 13

2 7 5
49. Suraj bought a cycle costing th of his credit limit and has delayed (c) (d)
5 52 19
the payment by a month. Find the amount payable to the bank. (e) None of these

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 63. If Arun uses all given ATMs for his withdrawal, and Arun made 20 70. Direction: In the following question, three quantities are given. You
withdrawal attempts in ATM P. Money withdraw by him from ATM P have to find the relationship among them and mark your answer.
is same as that from ATM S. If number of attempts in ATM Q is less Quantity I: 12 men and 8 women together can do a job in 20 days,
than that of S, then find minimum number of attempts made by Arun while 6 men and 14 women together can do it in 15 days. Find the
in ATM R. number of days taken by 3 men and 3 women together to complete
(a) 12 (b) 6 the same job. (Only numerical value)
(c) 18 (d) 15 Quantity II: Efficiency of P is 40% less than the combined efficiency
(e) Can't be determined of P and Q. Q and R together can complete the job in 30 days. Find
the number of days taken by P alone to complete the same job, if Q is
64. Total money withdrawal by Aakrirti is from all ATMs (except R), then 50% efficient as R. (Only Numerical value)
find the maximum possible amount withdraw by Aakriti from ATM Quantity III: There are three filling pipes – P, Q, and R. P and Q
P, if number of attempts in ATM S is 50% more than that of P. together can fill the tank in 20 hours, while Q and R together can fill
(a) Rs. 36000 (b) Rs. 18000 it in hours. Find the number of hours taken by Q alone to fill the tank,
(c) Rs. 72000 (d) Rs. 90000 if rate of filling of P is 33.33% more than that of R. (Only numerical
(e) None of these value)
65. Aradhna, used two ATMs for money withdrawal, out of which one (a) Quantity I = Quantity II < Quantity III
is ATM R. If she don't visit ATM S, find maximum possible money (b) Quantity I = Quantity II > Quantity III
withdraw by Aradhna from ATM R. (c) Quantity I > Quantity II < Quantity III
(a) Rs. 360000 (b) Rs. 348000 (d) Quantity I < Quantity II < Quantity III
(c) Rs. 336000 (d) Rs. 375000 (e) None of these
(e) None of these
66. Read the following information carefully and answer the question
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
based on it
Series I. 13, 14, P, 94, 384, 1936
Series II. 48, 24, 72, 36, 108, Q Directions (71-77): Read the passage carefully to answer the given
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true? questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer, choose
I. Q is 80% more than P the correct option as your answer.
II. HCF of P and Q is 6 Fashion, a dynamic reflection of society’s evolving tastes, has been
III. When 18 is added to (Q – P), the number obtained is a perfect an ever-changing phenomenon throughout history. The journey of
square. fashion trends offers a fascinating glimpse into cultural, economic, and
technological shifts. From the elegance of past centuries to the eclectic
(a) II only (b) III only
styles of today, fashion trends continue to evolve, driven by a myriad
(c) I and II only (d) II and III only
of influences. Historically, fashion was often dictated by the elite, with
(e) None of these trends trickling down from royalty and aristocrats. The elaborate costumes
Directions (67-68): Read the following information carefully and answer of the 16th and 17th centuries, characterized by intricate embroidery,
the questions based on it. voluminous skirts, and luxurious fabrics, symbolized wealth and status.
A series is given below follows a certain pattern: The Industrial Revolution in the 19th century marked a significant shift,
P, Q, R, S, T, U democratizing fashion as mass production made stylish clothing accessible
Where, P = 10 + unit digit of 192192 to the general public. This era also saw the rise of department stores and
fashion magazines, further spreading trends to a wider audience. The 20th
S = 4R + 5
century witnessed rapid changes in fashion, reflecting broader societal
3Q – 5R = 101 transformations. The Roaring Twenties, for example, brought about a
T = 50% of P revolution in women’s fashion as flapper dresses, bobbed hair, and bold
R = Q + T – HCF of (153, 204) makeup became symbols of newfound freedom and independence. Post-
World War II, the 1950s embraced a return to femininity with cinched
67. Find the remainder when U is divided by 17?
waists and full skirts, epitomized by designers like Christian Dior. The
(a) P – 4 (b) S – 6T
1960s and 1970s then broke conventional boundaries, with youth culture
(c) R – 13 (d) U – Q – 4 and countercultural movements introducing revolutionary styles such as
(e) None of these miniskirts, psychedelic prints, and bell-bottoms. Technology has always
68. If there is another sequence whose first term is (U + Q – 41) follows played a pivotal role in fashion evolution. The advent of the internet and
the same pattern of the given sequence, P, Q, R, S………., then find social media in the late 20th and early 21st centuries transformed the
sum of digits of 5th element of the sequence. fashion landscape yet again. Platforms like Instagram and Pinterest, along
(a) 8 (b) 6 with fashion blogs and online shopping, have created a global fashion
(c) 9 (d) 14 community where trends can spread instantaneously. The concept of “fast
fashion” emerged, characterized by rapidly produced, affordable clothing
(e) None of these
inspired by the latest runway trends. Brands like Zara and H&M epitomize
69. A test is written by Ronit and Sangram. Sangram's chance of passing this approach, quickly translating high-fashion styles into mass-market
is 25%, and Ronit's chance of passing is 35%. What is the difference products. However, this rapid turnover in fashion also sparked concerns
between the probability that only one of them will be passed and the about sustainability and ethical practices. The environmental impact of
probability that both of them passed? fast fashion, including waste and pollution, has led to increasing calls for
43 17 37 27 more sustainable practices within the industry. In response, many brands
(a) (b) (c) (d) are now focusing on eco-friendly materials, ethical labour practices, and
60 60 60 80
the promotion of circular fashion models, where clothes are designed
(e) None of these
to be reused, recycled, or repurposed. Cultural diversity and inclusivity

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 99. The question that had _____ Ashoka on the Triambak hill and all that (b) Antiretroviral therapies transformed HIV care, curbing spread and
day now seemed to him quite clear and completely _____. empowering millions to live healthier lives.
For the ancients, these _____ questions were _____ by a belief in the (c) Implementing comprehensive strategies is vital to eradicate AIDS
direct participation of the Deity in human affairs. and empower affected communities worldwide.
(a) baffled, unsettled (b) perturbed, solved (d) Failure to swiftly adopt new HIV treatments risks worsening the
(c) procrastinated, mystery (d) answered, tangled pandemic, hindering global AIDS eradication.
(e) flustered, vague (e) Persisting HIV spread due to delayed interventions and absent
PrEP hampers containment.
100. Some of the employees, in their _____ to win the business of wealthy
Indians with a _____ for fibbing to the taxman, seem to have confused 104. Which of the following pairs represent the SECOND and FIFTH
discretion with spy craft. sentences in the correct arrangement?
There will always be some employees with the _____ to pursue (a) AB (b) CD
profits with minimal regard for larger social consequences; however, (c) EA (d) DC
this _____ need not be fashionable. (e) BC
(a) sloth, propensity (b) ​lethargy, druthers 105. Which of the following titles best fits the paragraph?
(c) zeal, predilection (d) competition, antipathy (a) Importance of Youth Empowerment in HIV Education and
(e) enthusiasm, animosity Prevention
Directions (101-105): Read the following sentences carefully. Identify the (b) The Intersection of Mental Health and HIV Care: Addressing
sentence that does not belong to the coherent paragraph when arranged Complexities
in a logical sequence. Once identified, rearrange the remaining sentences (c) Addressing Global HIV Challenges: Holistic Strategies for
to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph, and answer the following Eradication
questions. (d) Social Stigma and HIV: Breaking Barriers in Communities
A. Ongoing research endeavours encompass a comprehensive Worldwide
exploration oherbal remedies aimed at addressing multifaceted (e) Cultural Shifts: Addressing HIV Challenges Through Diversity
health issues; however, their efficacy in combating HIV remains and Inclusion
indeterminate despite promising initial findings.
B. Although newer treatments and long-acting therapies show
promise, the delay in adopting these innovations poses a significant GENERAL/ECONOMY/BANKING AWARENESS
risk of exacerbating the HIV pandemic, impeding progress towards
the ultimate goal of ending AIDS worldwide.
106. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has
C. However, despite remarkable scientific advancements, the launched the Psyche Spacecraft mission to which unique metal-rich
ongoing spread of HIV persists due to delayed implementation asteroid?
of preventive interventions and the absence of PrEP in certain
(a) Eros
regions, hindering containment efforts.
(b) Ceres
D. To combat this ongoing public health challenge effectively,
a holistic strategy integrating diagnostics, treatment, care, (c) Psyche, orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter
community involvement, and timely implementation of available (d) Vesta
tools is imperative to finally eliminate the scourge of AIDS from (e) None of the above
our societies. 107. Who chaired the 8-member Committee on ‘One Nation One
E. The ambitious target of achieving 95% diagnosis, treatment, and Election’ formed by the Government of India?
viral suppression among people living with HIV by 2025 remains (a) Narendra Modi (b) Pranab Mukherjee
unmet, highlighting the urgent need for swift and comprehensive (c) Ram Nath Kovind (d) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
program implementation on a global scale.
(e) None of the above
F. Effective antiretroviral therapies have revolutionized HIV
108. Name the UNESCO 42nd World Heritage Site from India.
management, preventing viral multiplication, reducing
opportunistic infections, and saving over 21 million lives globally, (a) Jaipur City, Rajasthan
enabling those infected to lead relatively normal lives. (b) Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Madhya Pradesh
101. Which sentence (after the final rearrangement) underscores the (c) Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas, Karnataka
pressing necessity for the rapid and all-encompassing implementation (d) Rani-ki-Vav, Gujarat
of programs worldwide? (e) None of the above
(a) First (b) Second 109. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected India’s Gross
(c) Fourth (d) Fifth Domestic Product (GDP) growth for FY24 and FY25 to:
(e) Third (a) 4.5% & 5.1% (b) 5.9% & 6.3%
102. Which of the following does not belong to the coherent paragraph (c) 6.0% & 6.5% (d) 7.0% & 7.5%
when arranged in a logical sequence? (e) None of the above
(a) A (b) B 110. The construction of India’s First 3D-Printed Post Office Building
was carried out by:
(c) C (d) D
(e) None of these (a) Larsen & Toubro
(b) Tata Projects Limited
103. What can be concluded from the FOURTH sentence (after final
(c) Hindustan Construction Company
rearrangement) in the correct sequence?
(a) Fulfillment of the 95% HIV diagnosis, treatment, and suppression (d) Reliance Infrastructure
target demands immediate global, comprehensive action. (e) None of the above

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153. Under the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, after how long can a person (c) Reliance Petroleum
file a complaint before the Banking Ombudsman if a satisfactory reply (d) Essar Oil
is not received from the bank? (e) Indian Oil Corporation
(a) 1 month (b) 3 months
155. For which of the following reasons has the Reserve Bank of India
(c) 2 months (d) 6 months (RBI) imposed a penalty of Rs 12.19 crore on ICICI Bank?
(e) 1 year (a) Violation of KYC norms
154. In October 2023, Sri Lanka extended the license of which oil company (b) Non-compliance with certain RBI directives
for 20 years? (c) Delay in reporting fraud cases
(a) Bharat Petroleum (d) Improper handling of customer complaints
(b) Hindustan Petroleum (e) Issues related to data security

SOLUTION
Solutions (1-4):
Floors Rooms Floors Rooms
There is a building in which total of ten rooms
are present in which odd numbered floor has one 7 4 7 4
room and even numbered floor have two rooms. 6 11 6 11-A 7-E
Floors 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 12
5 12
Rooms 4 2
4 2 8
3 6
Arrangement 1:
2 9 3 6
(6,5), (1,1), (6,3), (3,5), (2,3), (4,3), (1,4), (3,4),
(4,4), (1,2). 1 15 2 9 3-I
The operation will be carried out from left to 1 15
right on this above output. 5. The remaining will be filled in decreasing
order of even numbered floor. i.e., filled in 7. The alphabets before the letter L according
1. First fill one room on each even numbered to English alphabet will be placed with the
order of filling is floor 6, floor 4 and floor 2.
floor in decreasing order of the floor. i.e., square numbers in increasing order of the
numbers are filled in order of floor 6, floor (3, 4): 3 + 4 = 7 in floor 6. number and increasing order of the letters
4 and floor 2. (4, 4): 4 + 4 = 8 in floor 4. according to the English alphabets.
Increasing order of square numbers in
2. For even numbered floor the digits in the (1, 2): 1 + 2 = 3 in floor 2. rooms: 4, 9.
output will be added.
Floors Rooms Increasing order of letters before L: F, H.
On taking the first three outputs and adding 4 - F
the digits we get, 7 4
9 - H.
(6, 5): 6 + 5 = 11 in floor 6. 6 11 7
(1, 1):1 + 1 = 2 in floor 4. 5 12 Floors Rooms
(6, 3): 6 + 3 = 9 in floor 2. 4 2 8 7 4-F
Floors Rooms 3 6 6 11-A 7-E
7 2 9 3
5 12
6 11 1 15
4 2 8
5 Arrangement 2:
4 2 E, V, I, F, A, H, R, M, T, P. 3 6
3 Vowels: A, E, I. 2 9-H 3-I
2 9 Alphabets before letter L: F, H.
1 15
1 Alphabets after letter L: M, P, R, T, V
8. The remaining letters will be allotted in the
3. Then fill the odd numbered floor in 6. All the vowels will be placed with the odd increasing order of the remaining numbers
increasing order. i.e., order of filling is prime numbers in decreasing order of the and the increasing order of the remaining
floor 1, floor 3, floor 5 and floor 7. number and the increasing alphabet order of letters according to the English alphabet.
the vowels according to the English alphabet. Increasing order of the remaining numbers:
4. For odd numbered floor the digits in the 2, 6, 8, 12 and 15.
output will be multiplied. Decreasing order of odd prime numbers in Increasing order of the remaining letters: M,
On taking the next four outputs and rooms: 11, 7, 3. P, R, T and V.
multiplying them, we get Increasing order of vowels: A, E, I. 2 - M
(3,5) : 3 × 5 = 15 in floor 1. 11 - A 6 - P
(2,3) : 2 × 3 = 6 in floor 3. 8 - R
7 - E 12 - T
(4,3) : 4 × 3 =12 in floor 5.
3 - I. 15 - V.
(1,4) :1 × 4 = 4 in floor 7.

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 SBI CLERK
EXAM ANALYSIS
SBI CLERK PRELIMS and MAINS EXAMS (2019-2023) TREND ANALYSIS
SBI Clerk Preliminary Exams SBI Clerk Mains Exams
SECTIONS NAME
2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Sr. No. English Language
1. Spotting Errors 5 5 5 4 7 4 4 − 5 5
Sentence
2. − − 5 − − − 4 − 2 −
Improvement
Spelling Error and
3. − − 5 5 − − 4 − −
Inappropriate Word
Word Arrangement/
4. − 4 5 − − − − 5 − −
Word Swap
5. Word Replacement 2 − − − − 2 − − − −
6. Idioms and Phrases − − − − − − 2 5
7. Word Usage 5 − − 4 − 3 5 − 5 −
Synonyms &
8. − − − 3 3 5 5
Antonyms
Odd One Out
9. − − − − − − − − −
Phrases
Rearrangement of
10. 2 − − 3 − 4 3 −
Sentences
11. Para Jumble 5 − 5 5 − 5 5 − −
12. Cloze Test − 5 8 − − 7 − 6 5
13. Match the Column − − − − − − 5 − − −
Inference based
14. − − − − − 1 − − − 5
Questions
Starters and
15. − − − − − − − 3 − −
Connectors
Reading
16. 9 10 7 8 8 14 12 16 12 15
Comprehension
Paragraph
17. − − −
Completion
Sentence
18. 4 − − −
Completion
19. Fill in the Blanks 4 4 5 3 5 − − −
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SOLVED PAPER 2023 1

5. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank E?

ENGLISH LANGUAGE (I) Dire (II) Apocalyptic
(III) Propitious (IV) Blithesome
Directions (1-7): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which
(a) Both (I) and (II) (b) Only (II)
has been denoted by letters. For each blank each, four words are suggested.
Following the words, five options are given. Choose the most appropriate (c) Both (I) and (IV) (d) Only (III)
set of words from the options that fits the blank appropriately. (e) Both (III) and (IV)
Global warming is increasing, an _______ (A) _______ phenomenon 6. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank F?
catalyzed by the _______ (B) ___________ accumulation of greenhouse
(I) Ancillary (II) Disparate
gases in Earth's atmosphere. This insidious _______(C)___________
precipitates a plethora of _______ (D) ___________ effects, paramount (III) Diacritical (IV) Concomitant
among them the exacerbation of climate change. The intricate interplay (a) Both (II) and (III) (b) Only (II)
between anthropogenic activities and natural processes has engendered (c) Both (I) and (IV) (d) Only (I)
a scenario where the stability of global climate systems is under
(e) Both (III) and (IV)
unprecedented threat. At the heart of this _______ (E) _________
predicament lies the combustion of fossil fuels, a practice that has become 7. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank G?
the linchpin of modern civilization. The _______(F)___________ (I) Scion (II) Harbinger
release of carbon dioxide, methane, and other greenhouse gases has (III) Contraindication (IV) Prelude
engendered a thickening of the atmospheric blanket, trapping heat and
precipitating a global temperature uptick. This thermic augmentation is (a) Both (II) and (IV) (b) Only (III)
not merely a statistic; it is a _______(G)___________ of a cascade of (c) Both (I) and (II) (d) Only (IV)
environmental calamities. (e) Both (I) and (III)
1. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank A? Directions (8-14): Read the following passage and answer the given
(I) Incontrovertible (II) Indecisive questions based on it.
(III) Indubitable (IV) moot In a world dominated by digital advancements, Rohan, a seasoned
software engineer with thirty years of experience, decided to embark
(a) Both (II) and (IV) (b) Only (III) on a transformative journey. Eager to contribute to his family's legacy,
(c) Both (I) and (III) (d) Only (I) he embarked on an agricultural journey alongside his brother. Together,
(e) Both (I) and (II) they chose to cultivate millets, a crop that thrived in the village's climate
and offered resistance to pests, aligning perfectly with their aspirations
2. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank B?
for sustainable farming. The village's reliance on age-old farming tools
(I) Pliant (II) Spineless and techniques posed a challenge for maximizing millet production.
(III) Relentless (IV) Pertinacious Recognizing the potential for modern technology to enhance agricultural
(a) Both (II) and (III) (b) Only (II) efficiency, Rohan applied his engineering expertise to introduce innovative
farming practices. His efforts were met with remarkable success, leading
(c) Both (I) and (III) (d) Only (IV)
to a significant improvement in millet yields.
(e) Both (III) and (IV) Rohan's achievements extended beyond his own fields. He became a
3. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank C? catalyst for change, sharing his newfound agricultural knowledge with
(I) Diminution (II) Escalation fellow villagers. His initiative to incorporate technology in farming
sparked a collective advancement in agricultural practices within the
(III) Accretion (IV) Constriction
community. Understanding the economic challenges faced by farmers due
(a) Both (II) and (IV) (b) Only (IV) to intermediary exploitation, Rohan founded an agro-based company. This
(c) Both (I) and (III) (d) Both (II) and (III) venture enabled direct transactions between farmers and the company,
(e) Both (I) and (IV) eliminating the need for middlemen and significantly increasing farmers'
profits by 30%. The village, once known for its traditional farming, gained
4. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank D? recognition for its prolific millet production and innovative agricultural
(I) Anodyne (II) Benignant practices under Rohan's influence. His journey from a software engineer
(III) Deleterious (IV) Innocuous to a pioneering farmer exemplifies the power of blending technological
innovation with traditional wisdom to foster community development and
(a) Both (II) and (III) (b) Only (III)
sustainability. Rohan's story is a testament to the impactful change one
(c) Both (I) and (II) (d) Only (IV) individual can bring to agriculture, transforming his village into a beacon
(e) Both (I) and (IV) of progress.
 8. Which of the following statement is CORRECT? (c) Millets thrived in the village's climate and offered resistance to
(a) Rohan initiated his agricultural venture with assistance from his pests.
father. (d) The local government provided subsidies for millet cultivation.
(b) The choice to cultivate millets was driven by their higher market (e) Millets required less water compared to other crops, making them
prices for farmers. ideal for the village's dry climate.
(c) Millets exhibit resistance to pests. 14. What was the primary challenge Rohan faced when he began his
(d) Engaging in millet cultivation resulted in significant financial agricultural venture in the village?
losses for the village's farmers. (a) A lack of interest from the village community in adopting new
(e) None of the above statements are correct. farming methods.
(b) The village's reliance on age-old farming tools and techniques
9. Which of the following statement(s) is/ are CORRECT based on the
that limited farming practices.
passage?
(c) Difficulty in finding a suitable crop that could thrive in the local
(I) Millets were chosen for their high market price and profitability.
climate.
(II) Rohan applied his engineering expertise to overcome the
(d) Resistance from local middlemen who were threatened by his
challenges posed by traditional farming methods.
innovative approaches.
(III) The introduction of innovative farming practices had no significant
(e) The high cost of importing modern agricultural technology to the
effect on the community's agricultural practices.
village.
(a) Only (I) (b) Both (I) and (II) Directions (15-21): Read the following passage and answer the given
(c) Only (II) (d) Both (II) and (III) questions.
(e) All (I), (II), and (III) Germany's economic vigor is surmised to have attenuated by 0.3% in
10. Which statement(s) does NOT align with the details in the passage? the annum 2023, aligning with autumnal prognostications. An erosion
in purchasing power egregiously impinged upon private consumer
(I) Rohan's decision to cultivate millets was primarily due to their expenditures. Escalated expenditures pertinent to construction and
ease of cultivation and low maintenance. borrowing, compounded by a paucity of labor and pronounced energy
(II) The significant improvement in millet yields was attributed to costs, have effectively hamstrung investments in the construction ambit
Rohan's engineering expertise and the adoption of innovative and industries characterized by prodigious energy consumption.
farming practices. Indices reflecting economic sentiment have remained in a state of torpor,
(III) Rohan's venture into agriculture had little impact on the economic with certain gauges in January descending to their lowest ebb since the
challenges faced by farmers in the village. COVID-19 pandemic's advent, signaling an economic expansion that is, at
(a) Only (I) (b) Both (I) and (II) best, tepid in the initial half of 2024. The trajectory of investment growth
is poised to continue its lag behind pre-pandemic standards, beleaguered
(c) Only (III) (d) Both (I) and (III) by a dismal investor outlook at the year's outset. Labor shortages
(e) All (I), (II), and (III) steadfastly remain a formidable barrier to economic activities, effectively
11. Which of the following statement(s) is/ are CORRECT based on the squaring the circle in terms of reconciling growth aspirations with the
passage? reality of workforce constraints. The prospect of a trade-led revitalization
appears tenuous, as exports and imports are anticipated to ascend at
(I) Rohan relied on traditional wisdom to enhance agricultural parallel magnitudes in the ensuing forecast intervals. More austere fiscal
practices in his village. policies are poised to cast a pall over the near-term growth outlook.
(II) Direct sales facilitated by Rohan's agro-based company Contrariwise, a modicum of relief in market financing conditions has
significantly cut down the exploitation by intermediaries. been noted, with anticipations of further easements through the conduit
(III) Rohan's transition to agriculture was inspired by a desire to of bank lending. Moreover, the labor market's robustness, alongside an
contribute to his family's legacy. increment in real wages, is slated to buttress private consumption across
the forecasted horizon.
(a) Only (I) (b) Both (I) and (II)
In sum, real GDP is envisaged to register an increment of 0.3% in 2024
(c) Only (III) (d) Both (II) and (III) and 1.2% in 2025. This signifies a downward revision from the 0.8%
(e) All (I), (II), and (III) posited in the Autumn Forecast for 2024, whilst the outlook for 2025
12. How did Rohan's agro-based company impact the farming community? remains steadfast.
(a) By providing advanced agricultural tools and resources that HICP inflation witnessed a retrenchment from its zenith of 11.6% in October
directly contributed to increased millet production. 2022 to 6.0% for the totality of 2023, and further to 3.1% in January 2024.
This retraction is chiefly attributable to a regression in wholesale energy
(b) Through facilitating educational workshops on innovative farming tariffs and the deployment of energy support mechanisms, which were
techniques, leading to widespread adoption among villagers. phased out in November 2023. HICP inflation is forecasted to hit 2.8%
(c) By enabling sales channels between farmers and markets, thereby in 2024 and 2.4% in 2025, in a manner that is broadly consonant with the
ensuring fairer prices for their produce. Autumn Forecast. The inflationary trend across both years is anticipated
(d) Through the introduction of pest-resistant millet varieties, to be predominantly driven by the services sector, where a provisional
specifically engineered to thrive in the village’s climate. surge in wage growth is expected to perpetuate inflation at an elevated
plateau, as was anticipated in the Autumn Forecast of 2023. By contrast,
(e) By cutting out intermediaries, which resulted in a substantial the contribution of energy price increments to inflation is expected to be
increase in the farmers' profits. only nominal in the ensuing period.
13. Based on the passage, why did Rohan choose millets as the crop for 15. What factors are primarily responsible for the projected attenuation
his agricultural venture? of Germany's economic growth in 2023?
(a) Millets were the most profitable crop in the market at the time. (I) A reduction in consumer purchasing power due to economic
(b) He had extensive prior experience in cultivating millets. conditions.

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Directions (37-40): In the following questions, four sentences are
provided and you are required to evaluate the grammatical correctness QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
of each statement and select the corresponding option that accurately
represents your evaluation. Directions (41-45): The pie chart given below shows the percentage
37. I. Despite the heavy rain, the event proceeded as planned, and many distribution of total people (males and females) visited to a mall in
attendees appreciated the dedication shown. five different days of a week (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
II. Everyone in the classroom were eagerly waiting for the & Thursday). Read the information carefully and answer the following
announcement that the school year was finally over. questions.
III. The committee decided that the proposal, while innovative, did
Sunday
not align with the organization's current priorities.
x%
IV. Having lost the game, the team's spirits were low, but its coach's
Thursday
encouraging words lifted there mood significantly.
y% Monday
(a) Only (I) is correct 20%
(b) Both (III) and (IV) are incorrect
(c) Both (II) and (IV) are incorrect Wednesday
23% Tuesday
(d) Both (I) and (IV) are correct 1.25x%
(e) All (I), (II), (III) and (IV) are correct.
38. I. As the deadline approaches, the team worked tirelessly to ensure the
project's completion on time, despite facing numerous challenges.
Note: (i) The difference between total people visited the mall on Sunday
II. The recent study reveals that, despite common belief, eating
chocolate in moderation can have benefits for heart health. and Tuesday is 24.
III. Each of the participants have their own unique perspective, which (ii) Total 800 people visited the mall on all five days.
they will share during the discussion panel next week. 41. On Monday, the ratio of males to females visiting the mall was 2 : 3.
IV. The novel's intricate plot, combined with the author's attention to If the number of females visiting the mall on Monday increased by
detail, makes it a compelling read for enthusiasts of the genre. 1
12 % and the total number of people visiting on Monday remained
(a) Only (I) is incorrect 2
(b) Both (I) and (IV) are incorrect the same, then the number of males visiting the mall on Monday are
(c) Both (II) and (IV) are correct what percentage of total people visited the mall on Tuesday.
(d) Both (I) and (III) are correct (a) 32.5% (b) 16.67% (c) 48.33% (d) 43.33%
(e) All (I), (II), (III) and (IV) are correct. (e) 65%
39. I. In an effort to reduce waste, the city council announced that it will 42. On Wednesday, 60 people watch movie and remaining went to food
be implementing a new recycling program next month. court in the mall. If females went to food court is equal to total people
II. The teacher, along with her students, are planning a field trip to went to the movie and total male went to food court is 40 more than
the museum to enhance their understanding of history. that of total male went to the movie, then find the ratio of total females
III. Not only does the new policy aim to increase efficiency, but it went to movie on Wednesday to total people went to mall on Thursday.
also seeks to improve the overall customer experience. (a) 3 : 20 (b) 1 : 3 (c) 2 : 7 (d) 7 : 9
IV. Despite his initial reservations, he found that the course offered (e) 1 : 12
valuable insights over the subject, exceeding his expectations.
43. Total males visited to mall on Sunday and Thursday are same and ratio
(a) Only (III) is incorrect
5
(b) Both (I) and (IV) are incorrect of females visited on Sunday to Thursday is :1 . Find the sum of
total males in both the given days. 29
(c) Both (II) and (IV) are correct
(d) Both (I) and (III) are correct (a) 136 (b) 132 (c) 160 (d) 80
(e) All (I), (II), (III) and (IV) are correct. (e) 84
40. I. T he research team was surprised to find that their results 44. Ratio of the total people visited to mall on Saturday to on Monday
contradicted previous studies, leading them to further investigate and Tuesday together is 3 : 4 and males visited on Saturday is 25%
the anomaly. more than that total people visited to mall on Sunday. The females
II. Among the many challenges faced by the committee was finding visited mall on Saturday is what percentage of the total people visited
a consensus on the proposed budget, which proved to be more the mall in all given days.
difficult than anticipated. (a) 13.6% (b) 1.8% (c) 12.5% (d) 7.5%
III The number of participants attending the conference exceed (e) 11.25%
the organizers' expectations, which necessitated additional
preparations. 45. Find the difference between maximum and minimum number of people
IV. Following the seminar, feedback from attendees were visited to the mall in the given days.
overwhelmingly positive, indicating the event's success in meeting (a) 144 (b) 180 (c) 120 (d) 136
its objectives. (e) 165
(a) Both (III) and (IV) are incorrect
46. Solve the given two equation (I) and equation (II) and from the roots
(b) Both (I) and (IV) are incorrect of these equation find which of the new equation formed.
(c) Both (II) and (IV) are correct (I) x2 – 11x + 28 = 0 (II) y2 – 23y + 132 = 0
(d) Both (I) and (III) are correct For making equation one root is taken from (I) and another root taken
(e) All (I), (II), (III) and (IV) are correct. from (II)

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 (a) z2 – 13z + 36 = 0 (b) z2 – 19z + 36 = 0 54. A person invested Rs. P in a scheme that offers 19.96% interest, which
(c) z2 – 19z + 84 = 0 (d) z2 – 15z + 30 = 0 is compounded annually for two years and two days. If the amount
received from this scheme is reinvested at the same rate for the same
(e) z2 – 18z + 84 = 0
period of time in the same scheme, then he will receive Rs. 1584 as
Directions (47-48): Solve the quadratic equation given below and answer interest. Find the approximate value of P.
the question based on these equations.
(a) 2500 (b) 1250 (c) 1450 (d) 1320
(I) 2x2 – Px + 18 = 0
(e) 1000
(II) 4y2 – Ry + 13 = 0
Note: (i) Roots of the equation (I) are (A) and (B) whose sum is 6.5 55. A train crossed a poll in t seconds and the train crossed a platform in
(ii) Roots of the equation (II) are C and D. Smallest root (C) of the equation (t + 14) seconds. The sum of length of platform and the train 540
1 meters. If the length of train is 260 meters, then find the distance
(II) is of the smallest root (A) of the equation (I)
2 covered by the train in (t − 5) seconds.
47. Find the sum of the B and D.
(a) 280 meters (b) 140 meters
(a) 16.75 (b) 7.75 (c) 6.5 (d) 14.25
(c) 250 meters (d) 160 meters
(e) 8.25
(e) 180 meters
48. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct.
(I) A + 2.75 = D (II) B − 1.25 = D 56. X and Y are two numbers, and XY = 48. If we add one to numbers X
and Y each, then both numbers form a single digit. Find the product
B
(III) D – C = + 0.25 of X and Y after adding three to both numbers. (Both X and Y are
3
integers.)
(a) Both (I) and (II) (b) Only (II) & (III)
(a) 54 (b) 108 (c) 99 (d) 72
(c) Only (II) (d) All (I), (II) & (III)
(e) None of these
(e) None of these
Directions (49-50): One number is wrong, and one number is missing in Directions (57–58): Find the pattern of the series and answer the questions
the given number series. Solve the number series and answer the questions given below.
given below. Series I. a, d, c, 769, 933, 1117, 1321
(I) 0.25, 4, 30, 240, 1440, 5760, X Series II. b, b + 18, 436, 454, 472, 490
49. Find the wrong number of the series.
Series III. 556, 572, 508, 652, z
(a) 4 (b) 30 (c) 240 (d) 1440
57. Which of the following option is correct.
(e) 0.25
(a) a + d – c > z (b) a + d – c < z
50. If the correct number in place of wrong number of the series is A, then
find which of the statement/s is/are correct. (c) a + d = b + z + 102 (d) (a) and (c) both are correct.
(I) X – 2160 = 3120A (e) (b) and (c) both are correct.
(II) X is completely divisible by A
(III) X > 3320A 58. Which of the following statement/s is/are incorrect.
(a) Both (I) and (II) (b) Only (I) (A) (d + 2) is a prime number.
(c) Only (III) (d) All (I), (II) & (III) (B) a and z both are an odd number.
(e) None of these b 
(C) c is divided by 5, then the quotient is  + 25  .
51. Anchit and Hemant started a business with the investment of Rs. 9600  4 
and Rs. P respectively. After 6 months Anchit left the business and
Hemant invested Rs. 600 more. After 2 months from the time at which (a) Only (B) (b) Both (B) and (C)
Anchit left, Pinky joined the business by invested half of the initial (c) Both (C) & (A) (d) Only (C)
amount invested by Hemant. If the annual profit is Rs. 3200 and the
(e) Both (A) & (B)
share of Pinky is Rs. 400, find the value of P.
Directions (59-62): Find the approximate value of question mark (?) in
(a) 30600 (b) 16000 (c) 70000 (d) 75000
the following questions.
(e) 65000
59. 1295.969 ÷ 12.106 ÷ 8.979 + 127.898 – 79.902 = ?
52. A boat covers 1.8D km downstream in 18 hours. A boy covered D km
in 5 hours and the speed of the boy is 11 km/hr more than the speed (a) 28 (b) 51 (c) 19 (d) 75
of boat in still water. If the speed of stream is 3 km/hr, then find the (e) 60
value of D.
60. ? + 205.901 – 506.109 = (9.01)3 − 50.01% of 857.93
(a) 80 (b) 70 (c) 60 (d) 90
(a) 500 (b) 600 (c) 550 (d) 510
(e) 110
P+Q (e) 660
53. If = 8 and Q + R = 12, Also 14 ≥ P > Q > 9 and 10 ≥ Q > R>1. 3
3 61. 19.97% of 520.03 + ?2 = (16.01)2 – 511.93
(Note: P, Q and R are the integers) (a) 8 (b) 12 (c) 11 (d) 29
Quantity I: Value of P + 7
Quantity II: Value of 2R + Q (e) 14
(a) Quantity I > Quantity II (b) Quantity I < Quantity II 62. ? × (44.01 % of 750.01 + 220.01) = 88.02% of 2499.98
(c) Quantity I ≥ Quantity II (d) Quantity I ≤ Quantity II (a) 4 (b) 11 (c) 3 (d) 5
(e) Quantity I = Quantity II or no relation (e) 8

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 SOLUTIONS
1. (c) The sentence is discussing a phenomenon 7. (a) This blank describes the consequence or 18. (a) (I) is correct as real GDP growth for 2024
related to global warming that is undoubtedly indicator of environmental damage caused has been revised downward.
happening. Therefore, words that convey by global warming. (II) is incorrect as inflation is expected to
certainty are needed. Harbinger (II) and Prelude (IV) both mean decrease, not stay at 6%.
Incontrovertible (I) and Indubitable (III) something that signals or precedes an event, (III) is incorrect because energy price
both mean "undeniable" or "without fitting the context of global warming being increments are expected to have only a
question," which fit perfectly. a precursor to calamities. nominal impact on inflation.
Indecisive (II) and Moot (IV) mean Scion (I) and Contraindication (III) are 19. (c) (II) is incorrect as the passage mentions
something unclear or arguable, which don't unrelated to the context. that exports and imports are expected to
fit the context. Correct answer: (a) Both (II) and (IV) grow at similar rates, not differing rates.
Correct answer: (c) Both (I) and (III) 8. (c) The passage clearly states that millets
20. (c) The phrase implies that stricter fiscal
2. (e) The blank describes the accumulation of thrive in the village's climate and offer
policies are likely to negatively impact
greenhouse gases, which is persistent and resistance to pests.
nearterm growth.
continuing. 9. (c) (II) is correct because Rohan applied
21. (c) "Squaring the circle" is a metaphor for
Relentless (III) and Pertinacious (IV) both his engineering expertise to overcome
attempting something extremely difficult or
describe something that is unyielding or traditional farming challenges.
impossible, which aligns with reconciling
persistent, fitting the accumulation process. (I) is incorrect because the passage does not growth aspirations with workforce constraints
Pliant (I) and Spineless (II) refer to weakness mention high market prices as the reason for mentioned in the passage.
or flexibility, which don't fit. choosing millets.
Correct answer: (e) Both (III) and (IV) (III) is incorrect because the introduction 22. (a) The word "ecstatic" perfectly captures
3. (d) This blank describes a process related of innovative farming practices had a Ratul's immense joy and excitement upon
to global warming, likely intensifying or significant effect on the community. receiving the news of his award.
increasing. 10. (d) (I) is incorrect because the passage does 23. (e) (B) "A young man heard a legend about
Escalation (II) and Accretion (III) both refer not mention that millets were chosen due to a treasure hidden deep in the forest" starts
to growth or increase, fitting the context of ease of cultivation. the story by introducing the man and the
global warming. (III) is incorrect because Rohan’s agrobased legend.
Diminution (I) and Constriction (IV) company significantly impacted the (D) "Intrigued by the story, he decided that
suggest reduction, which would be opposite economic challenges faced by the farmers. he must discover this treasure for himself"
to the intended meaning. 11. (d) (II) is correct as Rohan's company helped follows, showing his decision to embark
Correct answer: (d) Both (II) and (III) eliminate intermediaries. on the quest.
4. (b) The blank refers to the harmful effects (A) "He immediately set out on a journey to
(III) is correct because Rohan’s decision to
of global warming. find it, overcoming various obstacles along
move into agriculture was motivated by a
the way" describes the action of his journey.
Deleterious (III) means harmful or dam- desire to contribute to his family's legacy.
(C) "Finally, after days of searching, he
aging, 12. (e) The passage mentions that Rohan’s discovered the treasure hidden under a
which fits. company allowed direct transactions, giant old tree" concludes the story with the
Anodyne (I), Benignant (II), and Innocuous eliminating intermediaries and increasing discovery of the treasure.
(IV) mean harmless or beneficial, which farmers' profits by 30%.
contradict the context. 24. (a) (D) "Faced with a sluggish economy,
13. (c) The passage directly states that millets policymakers were pressured to find
Correct answer: (b) Only (III)
were chosen because they thrived in the a solution to spur growth and reduce
5. (a) This blank describes the global local climate and were resistant to pests. unemployment" introduces the problem and
predicament of global warming. the need for a solution.
14. (b) The passage mentions that the traditional
Dire (I) and Apocalyptic (II) refer to severe, (B) "The government decided to implement
farming tools and methods posed a challenge
dangerous, or disastrous situations, fitting a series of tax cuts and increased public
for maximizing millet production, which
the gravity of the situation. Rohan addressed with his engineering spending to stimulate economic growth"
Propitious (III) and Blithesome (IV) are expertise. presents the solution the government chose.
positive words, which do not fit the negative (A) "This shift led to an increase in
connotation. 15. (e) The passage mentions all three factors:
consumer spending and demand for goods,
Correct answer: (a) Both (I) and (II) reduction in purchasing power, increased
significantly boosting the economy"
costs associated with construction and
6. (c) This blank refers to the release of explains the outcome of the government’s
borrowing, and persistent labor shortages
greenhouse gases being an additional or action.
with elevated energy prices affecting
accompanying factor. (C) "As a result, businesses expanded their
industrial and construction investments.
Concomitant (IV) refers to something that operations and hired more employees, further
occurs along with something else, which 16. (b) The passage clearly states that real GDP strengthening the economic recovery"
fits well. is expected to be 0.3% in 2024 (down from concludes the paragraph by detailing how
Ancillary (I) can also work as it means 0.8% in the Autumn Forecast) and 1.2% in the economy was strengthened as a result.
supplementary or supportive. 2025. 25. (b) (D) "One day, a cat caught a mouse who
Disparate (II) and Diacritical (III) are less 17. (c) The passage specifies that inflation is begged for its life, promising not to bother
relevant. anticipated to be driven by the services the cat again" sets the scene by introducing
Correct answer: (c) Both (I) and (IV) sector due to wage growth. the situation.

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SOLVED PAPER-II 2023
I. This crown was purely made from rhinestones.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE II. The crown is set with 1,371 gemstones, weighing a total of 416.09
carats (83.218 g).
Directions (1-5): Five sentences A, B, C, D, and E are given below, among III. The current Miss Universe is Harnaaz Sandhu of India who was
which only three have been arranged in sequence and two sentences must crowned by Andrea Meza of Mexico on December 12, 2021, in
be interchanged so that the five sentences can together form a meaningful Eilat, Israel.
paragraph.
(a) Only I (b) I and II both
A. Miss Universe is an annual international beauty pageant that is
(c) II and III both (d) Only III
run by the United States-based Miss Universe Organization.
(e) Only II
B. Telemundo has the licensing rights to air the pageant for the next
5 years. Directions (6-14): Read the passage given below and answer the following
questions:
C. The Miss Universe Organization and its brand are currently owned
Two missions the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched
by Endeavor.
in the five months since its success with Chandrayaan-3 have both been
D. Along with Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth, Miss scientific in nature: the Aditya L-1 space probe to study the sun and the
Universe is one of the Big Four international beauty pageants. X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) to study polarised X-rays emitted
E. The pageant’s advocacy is humanitarian issues and is a voice to in astrophysical phenomena. ISRO launched the XPoSat, in a two-part
affect positive change in the world. mission, onboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) on its C58 flight
1. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after on January 1. The relative timing of these launches may be a coincidence
rearrangement? but it is heartening because the ratio of scientific to technological missions
ISRO has launched is skewed in favour of the latter, at the expense of
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
research in the sense of discovery. Those science-oriented missions have
(e) E all been exceptional in their own right. For example, XPoSat is only
2. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after the second space-based experiment to study X-ray polarisation, and at
rearrangement? higher x-ray energies than the other, NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D Explorer. Its POLIX payload, realised by the Raman Research Institute,
will track X-rays in the 8-30 kilo-electron-volt (keV) energy range and
(e) E observe emissions from around 50 sources in five years. The XSPECT
3. Which of the following pairs of sentences must be interchanged in payload, by ISRO’s U.R. Rao Satellite Centre, will study X- rays of energy
order to make the set of sentences a meaningful paragraph? 0.8-15 keV and changes in continuous X-ray emissions. Together, they
(a) A and C (b) B and D are expected to shed light on intense X-ray sources such as pulsars and
black holes. Then again, the science-technology skew is a reminder that
(c) D and A (d) B and E
ISRO among the world’s spacefaring organisations has unique needs and
(e) C and B priorities. This is exemplified by the second part of the C58 mission. After
4. After forming a meaningful paragraph, which of the sentences can launching XPoSat in a 650-km circular orbit around the earth, the fourth
immediately follow B: stage of the rocket lowered itself into a 350-km- high orbit and unfurled
I. The reselling of the franchise from one owner to the next is solar panels, becoming a rudimentary satellite and orbital testbed for the
recurrently common in the history of the event, sometimes for 10 payloads it carried. These are a radio payload by the K.J. Somaiya
contractual breaches or financial reasons. Institute of Technology and a device to measure ultraviolet radiation from
L.B.S. Institute of Technology for Women; a ‘green’ cubesat propulsion
II. It is one of the most-watched pageants in the world with an unit, a ‘green’ monopropellant thruster, a tantalum-based radiation shield,
estimated audience of over 500 million viewers in over 190 a heater-less hollow cathode, and a nanosatellite platform, all from private
territories. entities; and an interplanetary dust counter, a fuel-cell power system,
III. The fee includes the rights of image, brand, and everything related and a high-energy cell from ISRO centres. This is only the third time
to the pageant. ISRO has operated the PSLV fourth stage in this way. As such, the C58
(a) Only II (b) I and II both mission represents a union of the aspirations of professional scientists,
______ students of science, and India’s private spaceflight sector. This
(c) II and III both (d) Only III
again is a vignette of the demands of ISRO itself as it navigates an era
(e) Only I in which a permanent lunar station seems inevitable, drawing as much
5. After forming a meaningful paragraph, which of the sentences can on technological capabilities as — based on scientific missions —
immediately follow E: humankind’s knowledge of the universe.
 6. Find the synonym of the word ‘skew’ used in the passage. 14. Which of the following most accurately states the main idea of the
(a) distribute (b) distortion passage?
(c) aligned (d) different (a) The impact of ISRO’s recent launches on India’s space technology
advancements
(e) Harmonious
(b) The role of ISRO in the global space community, focusing on its
7. Select the most suitable title for the passage from the following: scientific missions
(a) The highlights of ISRO’s XPoSat journey (c) The scientific breakthroughs achieved by ISRO’s Aditya L-1 and
(b) ISRO – Redefining space exploration beyond technology XPoSat missions
(c) The unparalleled scientific prospects of Aditya L-1 and XPoSat (d) The distribution and characteristics of X-ray emissions in
astrophysical phenomena
(d) The future prospects of India’s private spaceflight sector
(e) The scientific versus technological mission preferences of ISRO
(e) ISRO’s global contributions to X-ray studies
Directions (15-16): In the given sentence a word has been emboldened.
8. According to the passage, who realized the POLIX payload? Select the best alternative for the bold word from the given options. If
(a) NASA none follows, select option (e) as your answer.
(b) The K.J. Somaiya Institute of Technology 15. The change in the defense team’s strategy was astonishing for the
(c) ISRO’s U.R. Rao Satellite Centre court.
(d) The Raman Research Institute (a) Confirming (b) Astounding

(e) L.B.S. Institute of Technology for Women (c) Purifying (d) Praising
(e) None
9. It can be inferred from the passage that:
16. The family of the victim wanted to petition the court for an extension.
(a) ISRO’s scientific missions are viewed as less important than their
technological ones (a) Pray (b) Prey
(b) The scientific missions of ISRO carry potential for significant (c) Command (d) Request
breakthroughs (e) None
(c) The XPoSat mission solely focuses on studying X-ray polarization Directions (17-21): In the following question, some parts of the sentence
may have an error. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence.
(d) ISRO plans to construct a permanent lunar station in the
Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate
foreseeable future option. If a sentence is free from errors, select ‘No error’ as your answer.
(e) The C58 mission was a failure due to lack of private participation 17. One of the thing that attracted (A)/ me to this field is the (B)/
10. According to the passage, which one of them must be true? opportunity to make a (C)/ difference in people’s lives. (D)/ No error
(a) XPoSat is the first space-based experiment to study X-ray (E)/.
polarisation (a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
(b) All scientific missions launched by ISRO have underperformed (e) E
(c) The importance of scientific missions is belittled because of 18. They coin money in (A)/ honest and accurate measures (B)/ and allow
ISRO’s technological missions this money trade (C)/ freely on open markets. (D)/ No error (E)/.
(d) The fourth stage of the rocket in the C58 mission transformed into (a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
a rudimentary satellite (e) E
(e) ISRO centers did not contribute any payloads in the second part 19. The people of Queenstown are (A)/ happy that the queen, accompanied
of the C58 mission (B)/ by the prince of Wales, (C)/ are present at the function. (D)/ No
11. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: error (E)/.
The C58 mission represents a union of the aspirations of professional (a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
scientists, _________ students of science, and India’s private (e) E
spaceflight sector. 20. In the choice of these spots, (A)/ two motives seem to have influenced
(a) discouraged (b) aspiring (B)/ him - the neighborhood of an university or college (C)/ and the
(c) disrespectful (d) hesitant amenities of the situation. (D)/ No error (E)/.

(e) Neglectful (a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D

(e) E
12. Find the antonym of the word ‘unfurled’ used in the passage.
21. We’d discussed (A)/ this point between (B)/ ourselves numerous times
(a) Shrink (b) Steep (c) Hide (d) Scroll
(C)/ over the past months. (D)/ No error (E)/.
(e) Curl
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
13. Which of the following idioms best describes the phrase ‘drawing as (e) E
much on technological capabilities as scientific missions’ used in the
Directions (22-26): Given below is a word, followed by three sentences
passage?
that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the
(a) To have one’s finger in every pie meaning of the word.
(b) To burn the midnight oil 22. DEPRECATE
(c) A piece of cake A. The teacher should not deprecate his student’s achievements.
(d) To bite off more than one can chew B. The value of new cars deprecate quickly in first two years.
(e) To kill two birds with one stone C. Shares continued to deprecate on the stock market today.

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 (a) Only A (b) Only B (c) Only C (d) Both A and B
(e) Both A and C NUMERICAL ABILITY
23. IMMINENT
A. Several imminent personalities will be present at the meeting. 31. A, B, and C are partners in a Law Firm. During a particular year A
received one-fourth of the profit, B received one-third of the profit
B. The weather forecast warned that a rain storm was imminent.
and C received the remaining Rs. 10,000. How much did B receive?
C. Rohit comes from a family of imminent politicians.
(a) Rs. 30,000 (b) Rs. 22,000
(a) Only A (b) Both A and B
(c) Rs. 14,000 (d) Rs. 8,000
(c) Only B (d) Only C
(e) Rs. 6,000
(e) Both B and C
32. A man swims a certain distance downstream in 5 hours and returns
24. DISCREET
the same distance upstream in 7 hours. If the speed of the stream is
A. He made some discreet enquiries about the organization before 11 km/hr, then find the speed of the man in still water.
accepting the employment agreement.
(a) 88 km/hr (b) 52 km/hr
B. Brown and white rice are two discreet varieties of rice.
(c) 55 km/hr (d) 66 km/hr
C. All objects are made of discreet molecules
(e) None of these
(a) Only A (b) Only B
Directions (33-37): What will come in place of the question mark (?) in
(c) Only C (d) Both A and B
the following series?
(e) Both A and C.
33. 46, 48, 51, 56, 63, 74,?
25. Elicit
(a) 82 (b) 87 (c) 88 (d) 89
A. He managed to elicit donations from many small businesses.
(e) 68
B. Ravi tried to elicit some info from his friends about his surprise
birthday party. 34. 12, 13, 28, 87,?, 1665
C. One should refrain oneself from any elicit practices. (a) 352 (b) 165 (c) 638 (d) 880
(a) Only A (b) Both A and B (e) 1388
(c) Only B (d) Both B and C 35. 5, 16, 50, 153, 463,?
(e) Only C (a) 1303 (b) 1572 (c) 1626 (d) 1394
26. PROJECT (e) 1588
A. He gained valuable experience whilst working on the project. 36. 6, 9, 18, 45,?, 472.5
B. The party is trying to project a new image of itself as caring for (a) 75 (b) 135 (c) 120 (d) 92
the working classes.
(e) 118
C. He was afraid she would project him because he was a foreigner.
37. 4500, 450, 45,?, 0.45
(a) Only A (b) Both A and B
(a) 4.5 (b) 45.1 (c) 0.045 (d) 0.45
(c) Only B (d) Both B and C
(e) 4.55
(e) Only C
Directions (27-30): The given question has one blank indicating that Directions (38-42): The following line graph shows the number of
something has been omitted. Choose the word for the given options that employees (Teacher + Clerk) working in five different Schools X, Y, Z,
could fit in the blank correctly. Q, and P.
27. _______ spending by the state government drained our funds and left Teacher Clerk
us with a huge deficit. 200
(a) Pivotal (b) Resolute
(c) Excessive (d) Determined 150
(e) Emphatic
28. I will _______ my goal through patience and diligence.
100
(a) Achieve (b) Deceive
(c) Anguish (d) Torment
(e) Grief 50
29. The _______ of her nausea was so strong that she felt dizzy and began
to retch. 0
(a) Resonate (b) Vulnerable X Y Z Q P
(c) Susceptible (d) Intensity
1
(e) Diversity 38. th of the number of teachers working in School X is selected for
5
30. The _______ invention allowed farmers to process cotton ten times promotion and the total number of employees selected for promotion
faster than before the revolutionary discovery. is 70. Find the number of clerks who didn’t get a promotion in School
(a) Complication (b) Snag X.
(c) Breakthrough (d) Intricacy (a) 43 (b) 61 (c) 55 (d) 46
(e) Drawback (e) 68

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