SBI Clerk 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

SBI Clerk 2024 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 · Cloze Test

   Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The government's new economic policy aims to _______ the gap between urban and rural development by allocating more resources to underserved regions.

   • A. widen
   • B. bridge
   • C. ignore
   • D. measure
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   'Bridge' means to reduce or close a gap, which fits the context of reducing the development gap between urban and rural areas.

2. Q2 · Reading Comprehension

   Read the passage and answer the question: Financial literacy is crucial for making informed decisions about savings, investments, and credit management. Studies show that individuals with higher financial literacy tend to accumulate more wealth over their lifetime. Schools and colleges have begun incorporating financial education into their curricula to prepare students for economic independence. Question: According to the passage, what benefit does financial literacy provide?

   • A. It guarantees high-paying jobs
   • B. It helps people accumulate more wealth
   • C. It eliminates the need for professional advice
   • D. It ensures immediate financial success
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The passage states that individuals with higher financial literacy tend to accumulate more wealth over their lifetime.

3. Q3 · Synonyms and Antonyms

   Choose the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to the word given in bold: ABUNDANT

   • A. Plentiful
   • B. Scarce
   • C. Ample
   • D. Sufficient
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Abundant means existing in large quantities, so the antonym is Scarce, which means insufficient or in short supply.

4. Q4 · Arithmetic

   A sum of money becomes double in 8 years at simple interest. In how many years will it become triple at the same rate?

   • A. 12 years
   • B. 16 years
   • C. 20 years
   • D. 24 years
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   If principal doubles in 8 years, the interest earned equals the principal. For triple, interest must be 2P, which takes 16 years at the same rate.

5. Q5 · Probability

   Two dice are thrown simultaneously. What is the probability that the sum of the numbers appearing on them is 9?

   • A. 1/6
   • B. 1/9
   • C. 1/12
   • D. 5/36
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Favorable outcomes for sum = 9 are (3,6), (4,5), (5,4), (6,3) = 4 outcomes. Total outcomes = 36. Probability = 4/36 = 1/9.

6. Q6 · Mensuration

   The radius of a circular garden is 14 m. What is the cost of fencing it at the rate of Rs. 25 per meter?

   • A. Rs. 2100
   • B. Rs. 2200
   • C. Rs. 2400
   • D. Rs. 2800
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Circumference = 2πr = 2 × (22/7) × 14 = 88 m. Cost = 88 × 25 = Rs. 2200.

7. Q7 · Direction and Distance

   Rohan walks 8 km towards North, then turns left and walks 6 km, then turns left again and walks 12 km. In which direction is he from his starting point?

   • A. North-West
   • B. South-West
   • C. South-East
   • D. North-East
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   After North 8 km, left 6 km (West), and left 12 km (South), he is 4 km South and 6 km West from start, hence South-West.

8. Q8 · Order and Ranking

   In a row of 35 students, Meera is 14th from the left end. What is her position from the right end?

   • A. 21st
   • B. 22nd
   • C. 20th
   • D. 23rd
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Position from right = Total students - Position from left + 1 = 35 - 14 + 1 = 22nd.

9. Q9 · Data Sufficiency

   What is the code for 'bank' in a code language? I. In that language, 'banking sector grows' is coded as 'ka pa la'. II. In that language, 'sector needs reforms' is coded as 'pa ma na'.

   • A. Statement I alone is sufficient
   • B. Statement II alone is sufficient
   • C. Both statements together are sufficient
   • D. Both statements together are not sufficient
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   From I and II together, 'sector' = pa. But 'bank' is not in either statement, so code for 'bank' cannot be determined.

10. Q10 · Word Swap

    In the following question, a sentence is given with two words marked in bold. These two words may or may not be wrongly placed. You need to find if the words are correctly placed or need to be swapped. The organization's success depends on its ability to adapt (A) quickly to market changes and implement (B) strategies effectively. (A) adapt (B) implement

    • A. Only A is correct
    • B. Only B is correct
    • C. Both A and B need to be swapped
    • D. Both A and B are correctly placed
    Answer and solution

    Answer: D

    Both words 'adapt' and 'implement' are correctly placed in the sentence. The organization needs to adapt to changes and implement strategies, so no swap is required.