SBI Clerk Prelims 2024

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Sections: ReasoningQuantitative AptitudeEnglishGeneral Awareness
Q1. [+1, -0.25] Reasoning
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If the statements 'all pens are pencils' and 'some pencils are erasers' are true, which of the following conclusions can be drawn?
A. All erasers are pens
B. Some pens are erasers
C. All pencils are erasers
D. No pens are erasers
Correct Answer: B
Given that all pens are pencils and some pencils are erasers, we can conclude that some pens are erasers, since some pencils (which include pens) are erasers.
Q2. [+1, -0.25] English
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
A. The dog, which are very loyal, are often used as pets.
B. The dog, which is very loyal, are often used as pets.
C. The dog, which is very loyal, is often used as pets.
D. The dog, which is very loyal, is often used as a pet.
Correct Answer: D
The subject-verb agreement in the sentence is correct, and 'a pet' is the correct usage instead of 'pets'.
Q3. [+1, -0.25] Quantitative Aptitude
What is the value of x in the equation 2^x + 2^x + 2^x = 3 * 2^x?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 2^x = 3
Correct Answer: D
Simplifying the equation, we get 3 * 2^x = 3 * 2^x. Dividing both sides by 3 gives us 2^x = 3, but to solve for x, we need to apply logarithms to both sides. However, among the given options, the equation itself '2^x = 3' is listed as an option, indicating the direct result of simplification without further solving for x.
Q4. [+1, -0.25] Reasoning
If it is true that all cats are animals and some animals are dogs, which of the following conclusions can be drawn?
A. All dogs are cats
B. Some cats are dogs
C. Some animals are cats
D. All animals are dogs
Correct Answer: C
Given that all cats are animals and some animals are dogs, we can conclude that some animals are cats, since all cats are a subset of animals.
Q5. [+1, -0.25] General Awareness
Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
A. Shaktikanta Das
B. Urjit Patel
C. Raghuram Rajan
D. Duvvuri Subbarao
Correct Answer: A
Shaktikanta Das is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
Q6. [+1, -0.25] Reasoning
If 'a' is coded as 'd', 'b' is coded as 'e', and so on, what is the code for 'y'?
A. a
B. b
C. c
D. b
Correct Answer: D
Given the pattern of coding where 'a' is coded as 'd', 'b' is coded as 'e', and so on, it seems that each letter is shifted 3 positions forward in the alphabet. Applying this pattern to 'y', we get 'y' coded as 'b' since 'y' is the 25th letter and 'b' is the 2nd letter in the alphabet, with 'y' shifted 3 positions back resulting in 'b'.
Q7. [+1, -0.25] Quantitative Aptitude
A car travels from city A to city B at an average speed of 60 km/h and returns at an average speed of 40 km/h. What is the average speed of the car for the entire trip?
A. 45
B. 48
C. 50
D. 55
Correct Answer: B
To find the average speed for the entire trip, we need to find the total distance and the total time. Let's assume the distance between city A and city B is x km. The time taken to travel from A to B is x/60, and the time taken to travel from B to A is x/40. The total time is x/60 + x/40 = (2x + 3x)/120 = 5x/120 = x/24. The average speed is the total distance divided by the total time, which is 2x / (x/24) = 48 km/h.
Q8. [+1, -0.25] Reasoning
If the statements 'all dogs are animals' and 'some animals are cats' are true, which of the following conclusions can be drawn?
A. All cats are dogs
B. Some dogs are cats
C. All animals are dogs
D. No dogs are cats
Correct Answer: B
Given that all dogs are animals and some animals are cats, we can conclude that some dogs are cats, since some animals (which include dogs) are cats.
Q9. [+1, -0.25] Reasoning
If it is given that 'p' is greater than 'q' and 'q' is greater than 'r', then which of the following is true?
A. p < q
B. p > r
C. q < r
D. r > p
Correct Answer: B
Given 'p' is greater than 'q' and 'q' is greater than 'r', we can deduce that 'p' is greater than 'r'. This is a basic transitive property where if p > q and q > r, then p > r.
Q10. [+1, -0.25] Quantitative Aptitude
The ratio of the ages of two friends, A and B, is 3:5. If the age of A is 24, what is the age of B?
A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 60
Correct Answer: B
Since the ratio is 3:5 and A's age is 24, we can find B's age by setting up a proportion: 3/5 = 24/x, solving for x we get x = (5*24)/3 = 40.
Q11. [+1, -0.25] English
The sentence 'The new employee was very _______ in his approach to the project.' requires which of the following words to fit best?
A. aggressive
B. proactive
C. passive
D. regressive
Correct Answer: B
The word 'proactive' means taking the initiative to solve problems or achieve goals, which fits well in the context of the sentence describing someone's approach to a project.
Q12. [+1, -0.25] English
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to 'enigmatic'?
A. Mysterious
B. Energetic
C. Happy
D. Simple
Correct Answer: A
The word 'enigmatic' refers to something or someone that is mysterious or difficult to understand. Among the given options, 'mysterious' is the closest in meaning to 'enigmatic'.
Q13. [+1, -0.25] Reasoning
A is the father of B, B is the mother of C, and D is the brother of A. What is the relationship between D and C?
A. Grandfather
B. Uncle
C. Father
D. Son
Correct Answer: B
Since A is the father of B, and B is the mother of C, A is the grandfather of C. D is the brother of A, so D is the uncle of B and the great-uncle of C, but the closest relationship given in the options is uncle.
Q14. [+1, -0.25] General Awareness
What is the term for the decrease in the value of a currency in relation to other currencies?
A. Inflation
B. Deflation
C. Depreciation
D. Appreciation
Correct Answer: C
Depreciation refers to the decrease in the value of a currency in relation to other currencies, making imports more expensive and exports less expensive.
Q15. [+1, -0.25] English
Choose the word that best fills the blank in the sentence: The new employee was very _______ and eager to learn.
A. enthusiastic
B. apathetic
C. ambivalent
D. indifferent
Correct Answer: A
The word 'enthusiastic' means having or showing a lot of excitement and interest, which is the most appropriate word to use in this context.