SBI Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test: Practice Test 10

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: (A) Only conclusion I follows

Since Some Pens are Markers and All Markers are Crayons, the portion of Pens that are Markers must also be Crayons. Thus, 'Some Crayons are Pens' follows (Conclusion I). However, not all Pens are required to be Crayons (Conclusion II does not follow).

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 P > Q ≥ R = S, we get P > S (Conclusion I follows). From R = S < T ≤ U, we get R < U (Conclusion II follows). Both conclusions follow.

1. TUSFBN
2. TUSFBN
3. TURFBN
4. TUSEBN

Answer: (A) TUSFBN

Each letter is shifted forward by +1: S+1=T, T+1=U, R+1=S, E+1=F, A+1=B, M+1=N -> TUSFBN.

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

The portion of Shirts that are Pants cannot be Jackets, so 'Some Shirts are not Jackets' follows (Conclusion I). 'Only a few Shirts are Pants' directly implies All Shirts can never be Pants (Conclusion II follows).

1. 17m
2. 19m
3. 21m
4. 23m

Answer: (A) 17m

Using Pythagoras theorem: Shortest distance = $\sqrt{15^2 + 8^2} = \sqrt{225 + 64} = \sqrt{289} = 17\text{m}$.

1. 10
2. 11
3. 12
4. 13

Answer: (C) 12

Sum of positions from ends = $16 + 14 = 30$. Since $30 < 42$, there is no overlap. Number of persons between = $42 - 30 = 12$.

1. His own
2. His son's
3. His father's
4. His nephew's

Answer: (B) His son's

Since the man has no brothers or sisters, 'my father's son' refers to himself. Therefore, 'that man's father is myself', meaning the photograph is of his son.

1. None
2. One
3. Two
4. Three

Answer: (A) None

Letter positions: F(6), L(12), O(15), W(23), E(5), R(18). Checking forward and backward pairs reveals no valid pairs matching alphabetical order distance.

1. 170
2. 180
3. 190
4. 200

Answer: (C) 190

$50\% \text{ of } 300 = 150$. $25\% \text{ of } 160 = 40$. $150 + 40 = 190$.

1. 309
2. 311
3. 313
4. 315

Answer: (C) 313

Pattern: $\times 2 + 1, \times 2 + 2, \times 2 + 3, \times 2 + 4, \times 2 + 5$. $8 \times 2 + 1 = 17$ $17 \times 2 + 2 = 36$ $36 \times 2 + 3 = 75$ $75 \times 2 + 4 = 154$ $? = 154 \times 2 + 5 = 313$.

1. ₹380
2. ₹400
3. ₹420
4. ₹440

Answer: (B) ₹400

Selling Price = $500 \times (1 - 0.20) = 500 \times 0.80 = ₹400$.

1. 8%
2. 10%
3. 12%
4. 15%

Answer: (B) 10%

Amount = $5000 + 1050 = ₹6,050$. $\frac{A}{P} = \frac{6050}{5000} = \frac{121}{100} = \left(1 + \frac{R}{100}\right)^2 \Rightarrow \frac{11}{10} = 1 + \frac{R}{100} \Rightarrow R = 10\%$.

1. 4 days
2. 5 days
3. 6 days
4. 8 days

Answer: (B) 5 days

Combined 1-day work = $\frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{15} + \frac{1}{20} = \frac{5 + 4 + 3}{60} = \frac{12}{60} = \frac{1}{5}$. Total time taken = 5 days.

1. 12 years
2. 16 years
3. 20 years
4. 24 years

Answer: (B) 16 years

Present sum of ages = $32 + 4 + 4 = 40\text{ years}$. Ratio = $2 : 3$. Present age of A = $\frac{2}{5} \times 40 = 16\text{ years}$.

1. 100 meters
2. 120 meters
3. 150 meters
4. 180 meters

Answer: (B) 120 meters

Speed = $54 \times \frac{5}{18} = 15\text{ m/s}$. Total distance = Speed $\times$ Time = $15 \times 18 = 270\text{ meters}$. Length of train = Total distance - Platform length = $270 - 150 = 120\text{ meters}$.

1. x > y
2. x < y
3. x ≤ y
4. x ≥ y

Answer: (C) x ≤ y

For $x$: $(x-5)(x-7) = 0 \Rightarrow x = 5, 7$. For $y$: $(y-7)(y-9) = 0 \Rightarrow y = 7, 9$. Comparing values: $5 < 7, 5 < 9, 7 = 7, 7 < 9$. Therefore, $x \le y$.

1. 62
2. 65
3. 68
4. 70

Answer: (B) 65

Initial total marks = $25 \times 60 = 1500$. New students' total marks = $5 \times 90 = 450$. Combined total = $1500 + 450 = 1950$. New average = $\frac{1950}{30} = 65$.

1. Many a student
2. have failed to pass
3. the preliminary examination
4. No error

Answer: (B) have failed to pass

The phrase 'Many a' is always followed by a singular noun and a singular verb. Therefore, 'has failed' should be used instead of 'have failed'.

1. Hardworking
2. Lazy
3. Careless
4. Inattentive

Answer: (A) Hardworking

'Diligent' means showing care and conscientiousness in work or duties; 'Hardworking' is its synonym.

1. Friendly
2. Aggressive
3. Unfavorable
4. Cold

Answer: (A) Friendly

'Hostile' means showing or feeling opposition or dislike; 'Friendly' or welcoming is its antonym.

1. in
2. at
3. with
4. for

Answer: (A) in

The adjective 'proficient' takes the preposition 'in' when referring to skills, languages, or subjects.

1. senior to all
2. more senior than all
3. senior than any
4. No improvement required

Answer: (A) senior to all

Comparative adjectives ending in '-ior' (like senior, junior, superior) take 'to' instead of 'than'. Hence, 'senior to all' is correct.

1. To break something fragile
2. To initiate a conversation in a social setting
3. To cause an accident
4. To end a friendship

Answer: (B) To initiate a conversation in a social setting

'To break the ice' means to do or say something to relieve tension or initiate conversation in a social setting.

1. Committment
2. Commitment
3. Comittment
4. Comitment

Answer: (B) Commitment

'Commitment' is the correct spelling.

1. P Q R S
2. Q P R S
3. R S P Q
4. P R Q S

Answer: (A) P Q R S

Logical sequence: 'time management is (P) / an essential skill (Q) / for achieving productivity (R) / in professional life (S).' -> PQRS.