SBI Clerk 2022 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

SBI Clerk 2022 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 15 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

1. Q1 · Sentence Improvement / Phrase Replacement

   Select the phrase that can replace the underlined portion to improve the sentence: The bank manager insisted that all employees must followed the new security protocols strictly.

   • A. must follow
   • B. must be following
   • C. must have followed
   • D. No improvement needed
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   After 'must', the base form of the verb should be used. Therefore, 'must follow' is the correct phrase.

2. Q2 · Fill in the Blanks

   Fill in the blank with the appropriate word: The bank has introduced a new mobile application that _______ customers to transfer funds instantly without any transaction fees.

   • A. prohibits
   • B. enables
   • C. restricts
   • D. discourages
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   'Enables' means to make something possible, which fits the context of allowing customers to transfer funds.

3. Q3 · Idioms and Phrases

   Choose the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: "A blessing in disguise"

   • A. Something that appears good but is actually bad
   • B. A hidden treasure
   • C. Something that seems bad at first but results in something good
   • D. An unexpected gift
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The idiom refers to something that initially seems unfortunate or bad but eventually turns out to be beneficial or fortunate.

4. Q4 · Number Series

   What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ?

   • A. 72
   • B. 84
   • C. 96
   • D. 108
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Pattern: Each term is multiplied by 2. So, 3×2=6, 6×2=12, 12×2=24, 24×2=48, 48×2=96.

5. Q5 · Synonyms and Antonyms

   Choose the word most SIMILAR in meaning to the word given in bold: PERSPICACIOUS

   • A. Dull
   • B. Insightful
   • C. Confused
   • D. Ignorant
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Perspicacious means having a ready insight into and understanding of things, hence the synonym is Insightful.

6. Q6 · Number System

   The sum of two numbers is 84 and their HCF is 12. How many such pairs of numbers are possible?

   • A. 1
   • B. 2
   • C. 3
   • D. 4
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Let numbers be 12a and 12b with a+b=7 and gcd(a,b)=1. Coprime pairs summing to 7: (1,6),(2,5),(3,4). All are coprime, giving 3 valid pairs.

7. Q7 · Blood Relations

   A is the brother of B. B is the sister of C. D is the father of A. Based on these statements, which of the following cannot be definitely true?

   • A. D is the father of C
   • B. B is the sister of A
   • C. C is the brother of A
   • D. A is the brother of C
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   C's gender is not specified. C could be brother or sister of A, so 'C is the brother of A' cannot be definitely true.

8. Q8 · Alphabet Test / Word Formation

   If all the letters in the word 'POSTER' are arranged alphabetically from left to right, which letter will be third from the left?

   • A. P
   • B. O
   • C. R
   • D. S
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Alphabetical order of POSTER: E, O, P, R, S, T. Third from left is P.

9. Q9 · Alphanumeric / Number Series

   Study the series: R @ 4 T % 6 U & 9 V # 3 W $ 7 X. If all the symbols are removed, which element will be 5th from the right end?

   • A. V
   • B. 9
   • C. U
   • D. 6
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   After removing symbols: R 4 T 6 U 9 V 3 W 7 X. 5th from right: X, 7, W, 3, V → 5th is V. Recount: right end X(1), 7(2), W(3), 3(4), V(5). Wait answer V not in options; recheck: series becomes R4T6U9V3W7X. Right end: X,7,W,3,V,9,U,6,T,4,R. 5th=V but option A. But V is A. Recount right: 1=X,2=7,3=W,4=3,5=V. But V option A. Original choices: recalc: series R4T6U9V3W7X; 5th from right=V is option A, but answer given D=6. Recount from right: X(1),7(2),W(3),3(4),V(5),9(6),U(7),6(8),T(9),4(10),R(11). 5th is V. Correct answer A. [Correction 2026-09-24: answer key corrected to A after student report + independent re-verification. After removing all symbols (@, %, &, #, $) from the series, we get: R 4 T 6 U 9 V 3 W 7 X. Counting 5 positions from the right end gives us V (X, 7, W, 3, V).]

10. Q10 · Para Jumbles

    Given below are six sentences, which are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the logically correct order of the six sentences. P. This innovation could revolutionize how farmers manage their crops. Q. Agricultural technology has made significant strides in recent years. R. By using sensors and data analytics, farmers can optimize water usage and fertilizer application. S. However, the high cost of implementation remains a major barrier. T. One such advancement is precision farming. U. Despite these challenges, the benefits far outweigh the initial investment.

    • A. QTPRSU
    • B. QTRPSU
    • C. TQPRSU
    • D. QTRSPU
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The correct sequence is QTRPSU. Q introduces the topic of agricultural technology, T mentions a specific advancement, R explains how it works, P describes its revolutionary potential, S mentions challenges, and U concludes despite the challenges.