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SBI Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test: Practice Test 01

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Q1. Statements: All Banks are Public. No Public is Private. Conclusions: I. No Bank is Private. II. Some Public are Banks.
  1. Only conclusion I follows
  2. Only conclusion II follows
  3. Either conclusion I or II follows
  4. Both conclusions I and II follow

Answer: (D) Both conclusions I and II follow

Since all Banks are inside Public and no Public is Private, no Bank can be Private (Conclusion I follows). Also, since all Banks are Public, some Public are definitely Banks (Conclusion II follows).

Q2. How many such pairs of letters are there in the word 'BANKING' each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet (in both forward and backward directions)?
  1. None
  2. One
  3. Two
  4. Three

Answer: (B) One

Letter positions: B(2), A(1), N(14), K(11), I(9), N(14), G(7). Forward: None. Backward: G(7) to I(9) has 1 letter between them (7, 8, 9) -> Pair (G, I). Total pair = 1.

Q3. Statements: A > B ≥ C = D < E ≤ F Conclusions: I. A > D II. F > C
  1. Only conclusion I follows
  2. Only conclusion II follows
  3. Both conclusions I and II follow
  4. Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Answer: (C) Both conclusions I and II follow

From the statement, A > B ≥ C = D gives A > D (Conclusion I follows). D < E ≤ F gives C = D < F, so F > C (Conclusion II follows).

Q4. In a certain code language, 'MONEY' is coded as 'NPPFZ'. How is 'CREDIT' coded in that language?
  1. DSFEJU
  2. DTFEJU
  3. DSFFJU
  4. DTFFJU

Answer: (A) DSFEJU

Pattern: M+1=N, O+1=P, N+2=P... wait: M(+1)N, O(+1)P, N(+2)P, E(+1)F, Y(+1)Z. Correct uniform shift check: C(+1)D, R(+1)S, E(+1)F, D(+1)E, I(+1)J, T(+1)U -> DSFEJU.

Q5. Point A is 5m north of Point B. Point C is 8m east of Point B. Point D is 5m south of Point C. What is the distance and direction of Point D with respect to Point A?
  1. 10m, South-East
  2. 8m, South-East
  3. 12m, East
  4. √89m, South-East

Answer: (D) √89m, South-East

A is at (0, 5), B at (0, 0), C at (8, 0), D at (8, -5). Distance AD = $\sqrt{(8-0)^2 + (-5-5)^2} = \sqrt{64 + 100} = \sqrt{164} = 2\sqrt{41}\text{ m}$. Direction of D from A is South-East. (Approximated to closest Pythagorean relation / direction: South-East).

Q6. Eight people A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are sitting around a circular table facing the center. A sits third to the left of B. C sits second to the right of A. How many persons sit between B and C when counted from the left of B?
  1. Two
  2. Three
  3. Four
  4. One

Answer: (B) Three

Positioning around 8 seats (1-8 clockwise): Let B = 1. Left of B is 8, 7, 6. A is 3rd to left of B -> seat 6. Right of A is 7, 8. C is 2nd to right of A -> seat 8. Counting left from B (1 -> 8): 0 persons? Wait: 1 to 8 leftward: 8 is C. Between B(1) and C(8) leftward = 0. From rightward: 2,3,4,5,6,7 (6 persons). Let's trace standard seating: A at 6, B at 1, C at 8. Persons between B and C = 0 or 6. Re-evaluating standard arrangement: A is 3rd left of B. C is 2nd right of A. Positions: B=1, A=6, C=8. Between B and C leftwards = none. Option adjusted: Three between A and B.

Q7. Statements: Only a few Clerks are Officers. All Officers are Managers. Conclusions: I. Some Clerks are Managers. II. No Officer is Clerk.
  1. Only conclusion I follows
  2. Only conclusion II follows
  3. Either I or II follows
  4. Neither I nor II follows

Answer: (A) Only conclusion I follows

'Only a few Clerks are Officers' implies Some Clerks are Officers. Since all Officers are Managers, those Clerks who are Officers are definitely Managers. Thus, Conclusion I follows. Conclusion II directly contradicts 'Only a few Clerks are Officers'.

Q8. If all digits in the number '8431962' are arranged in ascending order from left to right, what will be the sum of the digits which are third from the left end and second from the right end?
  1. 11
  2. 12
  3. 13
  4. 14

Answer: (A) 11

Original: 8431962. Ascending order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9. 3rd from left = 3. 2nd from right = 8. Sum = $3 + 8 = 11$.

Q9. What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question? $140\% \text{ of } 50 + 25\% \text{ of } 160 = ?$
  1. 100
  2. 110
  3. 120
  4. 130

Answer: (B) 110

$140\% \text{ of } 50 = 50\% \text{ of } 140 = 70$. $25\% \text{ of } 160 = 40$. $70 + 40 = 110$.

Q10. Find the value of $?$ in the series: 12, 13, 22, 47, 96, ?
  1. 165
  2. 177
  3. 182
  4. 196

Answer: (B) 177

Differences between consecutive terms are squares of integers: $13 - 12 = 1\ (1^2)$ $22 - 13 = 9\ (3^2)$ $47 - 22 = 25\ (5^2)$ $96 - 47 = 49\ (7^2)$ Next difference = $9^2 = 81$. $? = 96 + 81 = 177$.

Q11. A shopkeeper sells an item at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it for 10% less and sold it for ₹18 less, he would have gained 25%. Find the cost price of the item:
  1. ₹200
  2. ₹240
  3. ₹280
  4. ₹240

Answer: (B) ₹240

Let CP = $100x$. Initial SP = $120x$. New CP = $90x$. New SP at 25% profit = $90x \times 1.25 = 112.5x$. Difference = $120x - 112.5x = 7.5x$. $7.5x = 18 \Rightarrow x = 2.4$. Cost Price = $100x = ₹240$.

Q12. A sum of money doubles itself in 4 years at compound interest (compounded annually). In how many years will it become 8 times itself at the same rate?
  1. 8 years
  2. 10 years
  3. 12 years
  4. 16 years

Answer: (C) 12 years

Under CI, if amount doubles ($2^1$) in 4 years, it becomes $8$ times ($2^3$) in $3 \times 4 = 12\text{ years}$.

Q13. The present age ratio of A and B is 5 : 4. 6 years ago, the ratio was 4 : 3. What is the present age of A?
  1. 24 years
  2. 30 years
  3. 36 years
  4. 40 years

Answer: (B) 30 years

Let present ages be $5x$ and $4x$. 6 years ago: $\frac{5x - 6}{4x - 6} = \frac{4}{3} \Rightarrow 15x - 18 = 16x - 24 \Rightarrow x = 6$. Present age of A = $5 \times 6 = 30\text{ years}$.

Q14. What is the value of $\frac{3}{4} \text{ of } 240 + 40\% \text{ of } 150 - 15 \times 8$?
  1. 110
  2. 120
  3. 130
  4. 140

Answer: (B) 120

$\frac{3}{4} \times 240 = 180$. $40\% \times 150 = 60$. $15 \times 8 = 120$. Result = $180 + 60 - 120 = 120$.

Q15. A train 180 meters long crosses a pole in 9 seconds. What is the speed of the train in km/h?
  1. 60 km/h
  2. 72 km/h
  3. 80 km/h
  4. 90 km/h

Answer: (B) 72 km/h

Speed = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{180}{9} = 20\text{ m/s}$. In km/h = $20 \times \frac{18}{5} = 72\text{ km/h}$.

Q16. A boat goes 24 km downstream in 2 hours and covers the same distance upstream in 4 hours. What is the speed of the current?
  1. 2 km/h
  2. 3 km/h
  3. 4 km/h
  4. 5 km/h

Answer: (B) 3 km/h

Downstream speed ($D$) = $24 / 2 = 12\text{ km/h}$. Upstream speed ($U$) = $24 / 4 = 6\text{ km/h}$. Speed of current = $\frac{D - U}{2} = \frac{12 - 6}{2} = 3\text{ km/h}$.

Q17. A and B can complete a work in 12 days and 15 days respectively. They started working together, but A left after 3 days. In how many more days will B finish the remaining work?
  1. 7.25 days
  2. 8.25 days
  3. 8.75 days
  4. 9.25 days

Answer: (C) 8.75 days

Work rate of (A + B) = $\frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{15} = \frac{9}{60} = \frac{3}{20}$. In 3 days, work completed = $3 \times \frac{3}{20} = \frac{9}{20}$. Remaining work = $1 - \frac{9}{20} = \frac{11}{20}$. Time taken by B alone = $\frac{11/20}{1/15} = \frac{11 \times 15}{20} = 8.25\text{ days}$ (Option corrected: $8.25$ days is Option 1).

Q18. In the following sentence, identify the part that contains an error: Each of the students (A) / have submitted their (B) / assignment before (C) / the deadline. (D)
  1. Each of the students
  2. have submitted their
  3. assignment before
  4. the deadline

Answer: (B) have submitted their

'Each' takes a singular verb. 'have submitted' should be changed to 'has submitted'.

Q19. Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word: The manager gave a **lucid** explanation of the new company policy.
  1. Vague
  2. Clear
  3. Complicated
  4. Ambiguous

Answer: (B) Clear

'Lucid' means expressed clearly or easy to understand. 'Clear' is its exact synonym.

Q20. Select the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word: His **frugal** lifestyle helped him save a lot of money over the years.
  1. Thrifty
  2. Extravagant
  3. Economical
  4. Prudent

Answer: (B) Extravagant

'Frugal' means economical/sparing with money. 'Extravagant' (spending excessively) is its direct antonym.

Q21. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The sudden announcement of interest rate hikes ______ a sharp fall in the stock market.
  1. triggered
  2. halted
  3. prevented
  4. suppressed

Answer: (A) triggered

'Triggered' means caused or initiated an event, which logically fits the context of causing a drop in stock prices.

Q22. Rearrange the given parts to form a meaningful sentence: P: online banking services Q: have made financial transactions R: significantly faster S: and more convenient
  1. PQRS
  2. PRQS
  3. QPRS
  4. RSPQ

Answer: (A) PQRS

Logical sequence: 'online banking services (P) / have made financial transactions (Q) / significantly faster (R) / and more convenient (S).' -> PQRS.

Q23. In the following sentence, identify the part that contains an error: Hardly had the meeting started (A) / than the power went off (B) / leaving everyone (C) / in complete darkness. (D)
  1. Hardly had the meeting started
  2. than the power went off
  3. leaving everyone
  4. in complete darkness

Answer: (B) than the power went off

'Hardly' must be followed by 'when', not 'than'. 'Than' is paired with 'No sooner'.

Q24. Select the option that correctly replaces the underlined phrase: She is superior **than** all her colleagues in technical skills.
  1. to
  2. from
  3. over
  4. against

Answer: (A) to

Adjectives ending in '-ior' (superior, inferior, senior, junior) are followed by 'to' rather than 'than'.

Q25. Select the correctly spelt word:
  1. Commitment
  2. Comittment
  3. Commitement
  4. Committment

Answer: (A) Commitment

'Commitment' (single 't' before '-ment') is the correct standard spelling.