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115) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. Once upon a time, there was a rich merchant who had four wives. He loved the fourth wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to delicacies. He took great care of her and gave her nothing but the best. He also loved the third wife very much. He was very proud of her and always wanted to show her off to his friends. However, the merchant was always in great fear that she might run away with some other men. He loved his second wife too. She was a very considerate person, always patient and in fact was the merchants confidant. Whenever the merchant faced some problems, he always turned to his second wife and she would always help him out and tide him through difficult times. Now, the merchants first wife was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in maintaining his wealth and business as well taking care of the household. However, the merchant did not love the first wife and although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her. One day, the merchant fell ill. Before long, he knew that he was going to die soon. He thought of his luxurious life and told himself, Now I have four wives with me. But when I die, Ill be alone. How lonely Ill be ! Thus, he asked the fourth wife, I loved you most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that Im dying will you follow me and keep me company ? No way ! replied the fourth wife and she walked away without another word. The answer cut like a sharp knife right into the merchants heart. The sad merchant then asked the third wife, I have loved you so much for all my life. Now that Im dying will you follow me and keep me company ? No ! replied the third wife, Life is so good over here ! Im going to remarry when you die ! The merchants heart sank and turned cold. He then asked the second wife. I always turned to you for help and youve always helped me out. Now I need your help again. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company ? Im sorry, I cant help you out this time ! replied the second wife. At the very most, I can only send you to your grave. The answer came like a bolt of thunder and the merchant was devastated. Then a voice called out, Ill leave with you. Ill follow you no matter where you go. The merchant looked up and there was his first wife. She was so skinny, almost like she suffered from malnutition. Greatly grieved, the merchant said, I should have taken much better care of you while I could have ! Actually, we all have four wives in our lives. The fourth wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it look good, itll leave us when we die. Our third wife is our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, they all go to others. The second wife is our family and friends. No matter how close they had been to us when were alive, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave. The first wife is in fact our soul, often neglected in our pursuit of material wealth and sensual pleasure. It is actually the only thing that follows us wherever we go. Perhaps its a good idea to cultivate and strengthen it

now rather than to wait until were on our deathbed to lament. 1. What did the merchant want to do with his third wife ? (A) To buy good clothes for her (B) To give her away to his friends (C) To show her off to his friends (D) To share his problems with her (E) None of these 2. What was the second wifes quality ? (A) She helped the merchant during tough times (B) She helped the merchant in his business (C) She made the merchant feel proud (D) She contributed to the merchants wealth (E) None of these 3. What does the phrase cut like a sharp knife as used in the passage mean ? (A) Injure (B) Bleed (C) Dangerous (D) Hurt (E) None of these 4. Which of the following is possibly NOT a characteristic of the first wife as given in the passage ? (A) Caring (B) Beautiful (C) Thin (D) Loyal (E) All of the above are characteristics of the first wife 5. What fear did the merchant have about his third wife ? (A) That she would kill him (B) That she would not accompany him when he died (C) That she would run away with all his money (D) That she would not look beautiful anymore (E) None of these 6. What explanation did the fourth wife give for not accompanying the merchant when he was dying ? (A) She wanted more money (B) She did not give any explanation (C) She wanted to marry someone else after the merchants death (D) She was afraid to go with him (E) None of these

7. Why did the first wife offer to go with the merchant when he died ? (A) Because she loved him (B) Because she was afraid to stay alone (C) Because she hated the other wives (D) Because she was undernourished and was going to die anyway (E) None of these 8. The author has compared the merchants fourth wife to our (A) Soul (B) Wealth (C) Friends (D) Status (E) None of these 9. What does the author have to say about our soul ? (A) That it is well taken care of (B) That it can give us company only till our death (C) That it has been ignored in the chase for worldly pleasures (D) That it belongs to someone else after our death (E) None of these 10. What does the phrase like a bolt of thunder used in the passage mean ? (A) like a very bright light (B) like a pleasant feeling (C) like a loud noise (D) like a shock (E) None of these Directions(Q. 1113) Choose the word which is MOST SIMILAR IN MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage. 11. adorned (A) spent (B) dressed (C) tried (D) carried (E) necklace 12. showered (A) bestowed (B) cleaned (C) pleased (D) bathed (E) threw 13. lament

(A) fear (B) tell (C) grieve (D) care (E) forget Directions(Q. 1415) Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage. 14. considerate (A) ignorant (B) lazy (C) angry (D) thoughtful (E) insensitive 15. furthest (A) longest (B) closest (C) greatest (D) shortest (E) wildest Directions(Q. 1620) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is given and No correction is required, mark (E) as the answer. 16. I woke up early in the morning and had a steamer cup of coffee. (A) has a steamer (B) has a steaming (C) had a steaming (D) had a steam (E) No correction required 17. Tired of being harassed by the goons, I finally called the police and complained (A) in being harassed (B) of being harass (C) in be harassed (D) of be harass (E) No correction required 18. A friendship founded on business is best than a business founded on friendship. (A) is good than (B) is better than (C) is bestest than

(D) is better then (E) No correction required 19. Right action cannot came out of nothing, it must be preceded by thought. (A) come out of (B) came out off (C) come off (D) coming out of (E) No correction required 20. One of the base laws of nature is that adaptability is the price of survival. (A) basis laws of (B) basic law of (C) base law of (D) basic laws of (E) No correction required Directions(Q. 2125) In each question below, a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered as (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (E) i.e., All correct as your answer. 21. Oportunities (A) multiply (B) when they are seized (C) and die (D) when they are not. All correct (E) 22. He realized (A) he was alone (B) in the house and rushed (C) to bolt (D) all the doors and windows. All correct (E) 23. The information (A) provided (B) to the staff was not adecuate (C) and everyone retaliated. (D) All correct (E) 24. Worried (A) that he will fail in the exams, Satish stayed (B) up the whole kinght (C) and studied. (D) All correct (E) 25. Thomas could not cook (A) very well and thus had to stay (B) food from (C) a restaurant. (D) All correct (E) Directions(Q. 2630) Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them. (1) She eased out something from her waist folds. (2) Maganlal welcomed a customer early in the day. (3) Once visible, Maganlal realized it was a pair of gold bangles. (4) The woman carefully counted the money and then left.

(5) He took the bangles and placed some money in the womans palm. (6) This customer was a peasant woman wearing a discoloured sari and old anklets. 26. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 (E) 5 27. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5 (E) 6 28. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 (E) 5 29. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5 (E) 6 30. Which of the following should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5 (E) 6 Directions(Q. 31 40) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.) 31. Progress is impossible (A) / without change, and those (B) / who cannot change their minds (C) / cannot change nothing. (D) No error (E)

32. She was allergic (A) / to some medicines (B) / and informed (C) / the doctor about it. (D) No error (E) 33. He walked as faster (A) / as he could so that (B) / he would not (C) / miss the train to work. (D) No error (E) 34. She shared (A) / all her secrets with (B) / Suman as they had been (C) / friends with childhood. (D) No error (E) 35. Gautam did not care (A) / so many about (B) / anything else as much (C) / as he cared for his dog. (D) No error (E) 36. You cannot change (A) / people, but you (B) / can definitely (C) / change own. (D) No error (E) 37. Veena wanted to (A) / become a surgeon (B) / and worked very hardly (C) / to achieve this. (D) No error (E) 38. Krishna ran to the (A) / nearing grocery store to (B) / buy biscuits as his parents (C) / were expecting guests. (D) No error (E) 39. As soon so (A) / he came home, (B) / he showered and got (C) / ready to go out again. (D) No error (E) 40. She failed to remember (A) / that it was Remas birthday (B) / and did not buy (C) / a present for her. (D) No error (E) Directions(Q. 4150) In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. One of the good things that happened to me (41) in Patliputra, (42) the friendship of the farmers daughter. This nine year old girl (43) became very fond of me and her parents (44) her that she could keep me forever as her toy. She was very good at needlecraft and (45) clothes for her doll. In fact, on my first night there and (46) the rest of my stay in the farmers house, I slept in her dolls cradle. That first night, they put the cradle on (47) of a shelf far away from the danger of rats. As I slowly got to learn their language, I was (48) to talk to the girl and let her know my needs and she was able to make me (49) comfortable. She made me seven shirts and was my teacher of the language. When I pointed to anything, she would (50) it by name, and soon I was able to talk easily with her. 41. (A) waiting (B) truly (C) till

(D) still (E) while 42. (A) for (B) was (C) because (D) is (E) it 43. (A) soon (B) had (C) was (D) has (E) forever 44. (A) handled (B) worried (C) taught (D) promised (E) carried 45. (A) tore (B) tearing (C) making (D) wore (E) make 46. (A) to (B) as (C) for (D) of (E) if 47. (A) bottom (B) top (C) coating (D) height (E) wide 48. (A) possible (B) happiness (C) eagerly (D) able (E) request 49. (A) every

(B) thorough (C) total (D) high (E) more 50. (A) call (B) ask (C) throw (D) help (E) hit Answers : 1. (C) 2. (A) 3. (D) 4. (B) 5. (E) 6. (E) 7. (A) 8. (E) 9. (C) 10. (D) 11. (B) 12. (A) 13. (C) 14. (E) 15. (B) 16. (C) 17. (E) 18. (B) 19. (A) 20. (D) 21. (E) 22. (E) 23. (C) 24. (C) 25. (B) 26. (B) 27. (E) 28. (A) 29. (B) 30. (C) 31. (D) 32. (E) 33. (A) 34. (D) 35. (B) 36. (D) 37. (C) 38. (B) 39. (A) 40. (E) 41. (E) 42. (B) 43. (A) 44. (D) 45. (C) 46. (A) 47. (B) 48. (D) 49. (E) 50. (A)

Andhra Bank (Clerk) Exam., 2009 (Held on 14-6-2009) English Language : Solved Paper Directions(Q. 115) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. The great sage once had a group of disciples. They were all very bright and eager students and the sage had all the reasons to be proud of them. One day the sage realized that he had imparted enough knowledge to his disciples. Now they were all very learned. There was only one thing the sage had not taught them, and that was the special verse that could bring the dead back to life. The sage knew that such knowledge was too wonderful and could prove to be a dangerous thing in the hands of someone who was not very wise. The sage pondered over this for a long time. But he also knew that if he did not pass on this secret verse, it could die with him. So, at last he called his cleverest disciple aside and said I am going to teach you a very special verse. If you chant this you can bring to life a dead person or animal. Use only when you need it to and never misuse or test your powers vainly. He then called all the disciples together and said, I am sending you all into the forest for forty days. Go together and come back together. Each one of you has to guide one another and do good things. So the disciples started out together into the forest. They were all united. But the clever disciple who knew the verse wanted to show he was better than the others. As they walked into the forest, they came across a dead tiger on the way. It was huge and looked wickedly

fierce even when dead. The clever disciple stopped and said to the others. Now I am going to show you what our teacher has taught me alone. He has taught me how to bring life back into the dead. The others would not believe him and he said, I would prove it to you by bringing this tiger back to life. But other disciple said do not do anything to prove your knowledge vainly. Moreover, if you put life into this tiger, it will only turn on us and kill us all. This will not be a wise thing to do. But the clever disciple had decided to prove himself and prepared to recite the verse. But before he did so, the other disciples scrambled up to the topmost branches of a big tree nearby. The disciple then recited the magical verse. The tiger slowly began to breathe. Its working cried the disciple in excitement and joy. The tiger opened its eyes and saw him jumping and shouting in front of him. Roaring loudly, the tiger pounced on the poor disciple and killed him. The other disciples on the tree watched helplessly as the tiger threw down the dead body of the disciple and went away into the forest. After some time the disciples came down, took the body and went to the sage. The sage looked at them and said, Now you see what can happen if you dont use your learning wisely. Let this be a lesson for you. With that, the sage uttered the magic verse and brought the dead disciple back to life. The sage then taught the verse to all his disciples and sent them into the world to do good. He was sure that after such a lesson, they would be wiser and use their knowledge and learning only for doing good. 1. Why did the other disciples climb the highest branches of the nearby tree ? (A) To save their lives from the tiger (B) They disliked the clever disciple and were hiding away from him (C) To enjoy watching the tiger kill the disciple from a safe distance (D) Because the sage had not taught the other disciples the secret verse (E) None of these 2. Why did the sage send his disciples to the forest ? (A) He wanted to get rid of them (B) He had imparted all the knowledge he had and was left with nothing to teach (C) He wanted them to be killed by a tiger so that he could test his secret verse (D) So that the disciples could practice his secret verse on the wild animals (E) None of these 3. Which of the following morals can be drawn from the above passage ? (A) A teacher must pass on all his knowledge to others before he dies (B) Advice of true friends should always be taken (C) Teachers should always be impartial and should impart knowledge to all uniformly (D) The knowledge and learning gained should never the misused (E) None of these 4. Why did the sage decide to pass on his secret verse to his disciples ? (A) So that the cleverest of the disciples may teach other disciples as well

(B) He did not want the verse to die with him (C) So that the tiger may eat the cleverest disciple (D) So that he could prove his genius to his disciples (E) None of these 5. What did the sage say to his disciple while teaching his secret verse ? (A) Never to misuse the power achieved with the help of the verse (B) Not to use it on the wild animals (C) Not to share it with other disciples (D) To practice it on animals before humans (E) None of these 6. How did the other disciples react when the clever disciple decided to bring the tiger back to life ? (A) They felt jealous of him (B) They all felt that it was a wise thing to do (C) They felt sorry for the tiger (D) They tried to stop him as he could put their lives in danger (E) None of these 7. Why was the sage proud of his disciples ? (A) Because they had agreed to go to the forest for a long period of 40 days (B) Because they had fought against the tiger very bravely (C) Because they could bring the dead tiger back to life (D) Because they were very bright and eager students (E) None of these 8. Who/what is described as wicked and fierce by the author ? (A) The clever disciple (B) The sage (C) The tiger (D) The forest (E) None of these 9. Which of the following is NOT TRUE in the context of the passage ? (A) The clever disciple was brought back to life by the sage (B) The sage wanted his disciples to use their learning only for doing good (C) The sage was biased towards the clever disciple and disliked others (D) The sage ultimately taught the secret verse to all his disciples (E) All are true 10. Why did the clever disciple recite the verse to the dead tiger ? (A) So that the other disciples may be eaten up by the tiger (B) To flaunt the power of the verse to the other disciples (C) Because the sage told him to do so (D) So that he could himself to the sage

(E) None of these Directions(Q. 1113) Choose the word which is MOST SIMILAR in MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage. 11. pondered (A) guessed (B) puzzled (C) studied (D) thought (E) attended 12. pounced (A) climbed (B) looked (C) roared (D) plunged (E) jumped 13. cried (A) wept (B) screamed (C) protested (D) tearful (E) saddened Directions(Q. 14 15) Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE in MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage. 14. bright (A) dim (B) soft (C) dull (D) faint (E) vague 15. fierce (A) timid (B) emotional (C) civilized (D) pleased (E) domesticated Directions(Q. 16 20) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below each sentences should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is given and No Correction is

Required, mark (E) as the answer. 16. He wants a start a new business but he did not have any money. (A) Thought to start (B) Want to started (C) Wanted to start (D) Wants for start (E) No Correction Required 17. As Rohan was already late, he had his breakfast while walk down the road. (A) walking down the (B) walking at the (C) walked on the (D) walked down the (E) No Correction Required 18. The poor bullock do not move since the cart was overloaded with heavy goods. (A) can not move (B) unable to move (C) was not moved (D) could not move (E) No Correction Required 19. He covered the expensive furniture at sheet before he started painting the ceiling. (A) with sheet ahead (B) with sheet before (C) in sheet prior (D) in sheet earlier (E) No Correction Required 20. The smoke if inhaled proves to be more fatal than the burn itself. (A) be most fatal (B) kill more fatal (C) be additional fatal (D) be greater fatal (E) No Correction Required Directions(Q. 2125) In each question below a sentences with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered as (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these four printed in bold may be either misspelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate if any. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (E) i.e., All correct as your answer. 21. Indian peoples (A) invest (B) as much (C) in gold as in bank savings accounts. (D) All correct (E)

22. The issues (A) of hunger and poorty (B) are left behind (C) as we have progressed (D) in technology. All correct (E) 23. Rajan would (A) pick (B) up his children from (C) the school and superwise (D) their homework. All correct (E) 24. A good (A) leader is of prime (B) importance for develop (C) of any organisation. (D) All correct (E) 25. The milk vendor (A) studied hard (B) for four years before topped (C) the national level (D) exam. All correct (E) Directions(Q. 2630) Rearrange the following six sentences 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them 1. The emperor was impressed with me and rewarded me suitably. 2. He then asked me to make it shorter without erasing its ends. 3. One fine day the king decided to test my intelligence. 4. By doing so, I could make the line shorter without erasing the ends. 5. After thinking over it for some time, I drew longer lines on both the ends of the line that the emperor had drawn. 6. He drew a line on the floor with the help of a chalk 26. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 (E) 5 27. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5 (E) 6 28. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 (E) 5 29. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement ?

(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5 (E) 6 30. Which of the following should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 (E) 5 Directions(Q. 31 40) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.) 31. She considered herself (A) / very fortunated to (B) / have had a (C) / very good education. (D) No error (E) 32. A lot number of people (A) / donate money to the organisation (B) / at this time (C) / of the year. (D) No error (E) 33. The leader of the opposition (A) / is in the danger (B) / of lost his seat (C) / in the next elections. (D) No error (E) 34. He is the same (A) / ice-cream vendor (B) / which sold ice-creams (C) / when we were kids. (D) No error (E) 35. The police received (A) / tremendous support from (B) / the general public (C) / over that issue. (D) No error (E) 36. I have bought for my sister (A) / a bottle of perfume (B) / on her birthday (C) / and I hope she liked it. (D) No error (E) 37. Throughout his tenure (A) / at the office he (B) / have proven himself to be a (C) / talented and hard-working employee. (D) No error (E) 38. The committee did not (A) / approve the plan (B) / since it were (C) / neither practical nor efficient. (D) No error (E) 39. The bus driver drove rashly (A) / and we had (B) / a narrow escape (C) / on a number of occasions. (D) No error (E) 40. He never remember (A) / to pick up the (B) / milk bottles while (C) / picking up the

newspaper. (D) No error (E) Directions(Q. 4150) In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. The visit to the planet earth museum is always exciting and teaches some interesting (41) about the world we live in. Forests are home to nearly half of the worlds plants and animals. Trees clean the air and (42) oxygen for us to breathe. Everyday we cut (43) trees and destroy more than 36 football fields of forests. Rivers collect rainwater and (44) it to the oceans. Farms and factories pollute the rivers with pesticides and chemicals. This is harmful to the marine animals and the humans (45) drink it. At the opposite ends of the worlds, Arctic and the Antarctic are freezing cold. So cold that they are (46) covered in ice. The fuel we use makes the climate (47) It melts the ice and the water level rises which (48) to floods. Out planet is (49). We must conserve it by using as much renewable sources of energy as possible. Every individual must play his part to (50) to the protection of the environment. 41. (A) concept (B) observation (C) facts (D) experience (E) struggles 42. (A) take (B) acquire (C) display (D) filter (E) produce 43. (A) down (B) lots (C) much (D) through (E) thousands 44. (A) throw (B) dispenses

(C) merges (D) carry (E) combines 45. (A) which (B) who (C) whom (D) that (E) those 46. (A) never (B) once (C) most (D) equally (E) always 47. (A) colder (B) uncomfortable (C) heated (D) warmer (E) burning 48. (A) leads (B) results (C) leading (D) grows (E) develop 49. (A) indestructible (B) intense (C) precious (D) expensive (E) lavish 50. (A) help (B) contribute (C) afford (D) result (E) leading Answers : 1. (A) 2. (E) 3. (D) 4. (B) 5. (A) 6. (D) 7. (D) 8. (C) 9. (C) 10. (B) 11. (D) 12. (E) 13. (B) 14. (C) 15. (A) 16. (C) 17. (A) 18. (D) 19. (B) 20. (E) 21. (A) 22. (B) 23. (D) 24. (C) 25. (E) 26. (C) 27. (E) 28. (B) 29. (D) 30. (A) 31. (B) 32. (A) 33. (C) 34. (C) 35. (E) 36. (D) 37. (C) 38. (C) 39. (E) 40. (A) 41. (C) 42. (E) 43. (A) 44. (D) 45. (B) 46. (E) 47. (D) 48. (B) 49. (C) 50. (A)

State Bank of India Clerical Cadre (Clerk) Recruitment Exam., 2009 General Awareness :: General English :: Reasoning :: Quantitative Aptitude Marketing Aptitude/Computer Knowledge : Solved Paper 1. A keyboard is this kind of device (A) black (B) input (C) output (D) word Processing (E) None of these Ans : (B) 2. IT stands for (A) information Technology (B) integrated Technology (C) intelligent Technology (D) interesting Technology (E) None of these Ans : (A) 3. Which of the following refers to the fastest, biggest and most expensive computers ? (A) Personal Computers (B) Supercomputers (C) Laptops (D) Notebooks (E) None of these Ans : (B) 4. A collection of related information sorted and dealt with as a unit is a (A) disk (B) data (C) file (D) floppy (E) None of these Ans : (C) 5. The process of a computer receiving information from a server on the Internet is known as (A) pulling (B) pushing (C) downloading (D) transferring

(E) None of these Ans : (C) 6. Which part of the computer helps to store information ? (A) Disk drive (B) Keyboard (C) Monitor (D) Printer (E) None of these Ans : (A) 7. is the process of carrying out commands. (A) Fetching (B) Storing (C) Executing (D) Decoding (E) None of these Ans : (C) 8. The role of agenerally is to determine a buyers needs and match it to the correct hardware and software. (A) computer Scientist (B) computer sales representative (C) computer consultant (D) corporate trainer (E) None of these Ans : (B) 9. Which of the following groups consist of only output devices ? (A) Scanner, Printer, Monitor (B) Keyboard, Printer, Monitor (C) Mouse, Printer, Monitor (D) Plotter, Printer, Monitor (E) None of these Ans : (D) 10. The rectangular area of the screen that displays a program, data, and/or information is a (A) title bar (B) button (C) dialog box (D) window (E) None of these Ans : (D) 11. A(n)contains commands that can be selected.

(A) pointer (B) menu (C) icon (D) button (E) None of these Ans : (B) 12. An error is also known as (A) bug (B) debug (C) cursor (D) icon (E) None of these Ans : (A) 13. Arithmetic Operations (A) involve matching one data item to another to determine if the first item is greater than, equal to, or less than the other item (B) sort data items according to standard, predefined criteria in ascending order or descending order (C) use conditions with operators such as AND, OR and NOT (D) include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division (E) None of these Ans : (D) 14. Sending an e-mail is similar to (A) picturing an event (B) narrating a story (C) writing a letter (D) creating a drawing (E) None of these Ans : (C) 15. Promotion in Marketing means (A) passing an examination (B) elevation from one grade to another (C) selling the products through various means (D) selling the product in specific areas (E) None of these Ans : (C) 16. Microsoft Word is an example of (A) an operating system (B) a processing device (C) application software (D) an input device

(E) None of these Ans : (B) 17. Sources of Sales Leads are (A) Data Mining (B) Market Research (C) Media Outlets (D) Promotional Programs (E) All of these Ans : (E) 18. Any data or instruction entered into the memory of a computer is considered as (A) storage (B) output (C) input (D) information (E) None of these Ans : (A) 19. Which part of the computer displays the work done ? (A) RAM (B) printer (C) monitor (D) ROM (E) None of these Ans : (C) 20. One of the methods for Market Monitoring is (A) to watch TV serials (B) to discuss with other sales persons (C) to monitor media outlets (D) All of these (E) None of these Ans : (C) 21. Market Expansion means (A) hiring more staff (B) firing more staff (C) buying more products (D) buying more companies (E) None of these Ans : (E) 22. A series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it is called a (A) program (B) command

(C) user response (D) processor (E) None of these Ans : (A) 23. Effective marketing helps in (A) developing new products (B) creating a competitive environment (C) building demand for products (D) All of these (E) None of these Ans : (D) 24. Which is the part of a computer that one can touch and feel ? (A) Hardware (B) Software (C) Programs (D) Output (E) None of these Ans : (A) 25. A Call in Marketing means (A) to phone the customers (B) to visit the customers (C) to visit the marketing site (D) to call on prospective customers (E) None of these Ans : (D) 26. Delivery Channel means (A) maternity wards (B) handing over the products to the buyers (C) places where products are made available to the buyers (D) All of these (E) None of these Ans : (C) 27. Processing involves (A) inputting data into a computer system (B) transforming input into output (C) displaying output in a useful manner (D) providing relevant answers (E) None of these Ans : (B) 28. One of the following is a target group for the marketing of Internet Banking.

(A) All the customers (B) All the educated customers (C) All the computer educated customers (D) Only creditors (E) All of these Ans : (C) 29. Innovation mean (A) Product Designing (B) New ideas (C) Impulse (D) Both (A) and (B) (E) None of these Ans : (D) 30. One of the following is a target group for the marketing of educational loan. (A) All the customers (B) Students (C) Only poor students (D) Students having promising educational track record (E) All of these Ans : (B) 31. Service after sale is not the function of (A) Marketing staff (B) Seller (C) Director of the company (D) Employees of the company (E) All of the above are wrong Ans : (A) 32. If done throughthe rural marketing would be more effective. (A) fairs (B) village fairs (C) door to door campaign (D) All of these (E) None of these Ans : (B) 33. Market Survey means (A) Market Research (B) Market Planning (C) Marketing Strategies (D) Market Monitering (E) All of these Ans : (A)

34. can be done through digital Banking ? (A) Mobile phone (B) Internet (C) Telephone (D) All of these (E) None of these Ans : (A) 35. A good seller should have the following quality/qualities ? (A) Devotion to the work (B) Submissive (C) Sympathy (D) All of these (E) None of these Ans : (D) 36. The rural marketing is not required because (A) rural people do not understand marketing (B) its not practical from the cost point of view (C) it is sheer wastage of time (D) All are wrong (E) All are correct Ans : (D) 37. Planned-cost service means (A) Costly products (B) Extra profit on the same cost (C) Extra work by seller (D) All of these (E) None of these Ans : (B) 38. Internet marketing means (A) Self-marketing (B) Core Groups monitering (C) Employees marketing (D) All of these (E) None of these Ans : (E) 39. The aim of successful marketing is (A) to increase the sale (B) to increase the profit (C) to increase the output of sellers (D) All of these

(E) None of these Ans : (D) 40. The networking becomesthrough networking. (A) very difficult (B) dull (C) easy (D) has no role in marketing (E) None of these Ans : (C)

State Bank of India Clerical Cadre (Clerk) Recruitment Exam., 2009 General Awareness :: General English :: Reasoning :: Marketing Aptitude/Computer Knowledge Quantitative Aptitude : Solved Paper Directions(Q. 16) What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions ? 1. 196 948 158 = ? (A) 1156 (B) 1200 (C) 1188 (D) 1176 (E) None of these Ans : (D) 2. (786 64) 48 = ? (A) 1050 (B) 1024 (C) 1048 (D) 1036 (E) None of these Ans : (C) 3. 35 + 1125 45 325 = ? (A) 18275 (B) 21625 (C) 32375 (D) 2545 (E) None of these Ans : (B)

4. (2640 48) (2240 35) = ? (A) 3520 (B) 3515 (C) 3495 (D) 3490 (E) None of these Ans : (A) 5. 7414 + 3698 + 1257 + 1869 = ? (A) 14328 (B) 14438 (C) 13428 (D) 13248 (E) None of these Ans : (E) 6. (98360 + 25845 36540) 2500 = ? (A) 36585 (B) 30082 (C) 32085 (D) 35066 (E) None of these Ans : (D) Directions(Q. 711) What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series ? 7. 1, 9, 25, 49, ?, 169 (A) 100 (B) 64 (C) 81 (D) 121 (E) None of these Ans : (D) 8. 3, 23, 43, ?, 83, 103 (A) 33 (B) 53 (C) 63 (D) 73 (E) None of these Ans : (C) 9. 748, 737, 715, 682, 638, ? (A) 594

(B) 572 (C) 581 (D) 563 (E) None of these Ans : (E) 10. 121, 117, 108, 92, 67, ? (A) 31 (B) 29 (C) 41 (D) 37 (E) None of these Ans : (A) 11. 50, 26, 14, ?, 5, 35 (A) 6 (B) 8 (C) 10 (D) 12 (E) None of these Ans : (B) 12. The ratio of ducks and frogs in a pond is 37 : 39 respectively. The average number of ducks and frogs in the pond is 152. What is the number of frogs in the pond ? (A) 148 (B) 152 (C) 156 (D) 144 (E) None of these Ans : (C) 13. The number of employees in Companies A, B and C are in a rtio of 4 : 5 : 6 respectively. If the number of employees in the three Companies is increased by 25%, 30% and 50% respectively, what will be the new ratio of employees working in Companies A, B and C respectively ? (A) 13 : 10 : 18 (B) 10 : 13 : 17 (C) 13 : 15 : 18 (D) Cannot be determined (E) None of these Ans : (E) 14. The average of five positive numbers is 213. The average of the first two numbers is 2335 and the average of last two numbers is 271. What is the third number ? (A) 64 (B) 56 (C) 106

(D) Cannot be determined (E) None of these Ans : (B) 15. Sonali invests 15% of her monthly salary in insurance policies. She spends 55% of her monthly salary in shopping and on household expenses. She saves the remaining amount of Rs. 12,750. What is Sonalis monthly income ? (A) Rs. 42,500 (B) Rs. 38,800 (C) Rs. 40,000 (D) Rs. 35,500 (E) None of these Ans : (A) 16. In how many different ways can the letters of the word ARISE be arranged ? (A) 90 (B) 60 (C) 180 (D) 120 (E) None of these Ans : (D) 17. What approximate amount of compound interest can be obtaied on an amount of Rs. 9650 at the rate of 6 p.c.p.a. at the end of 3 years ? (A) Rs. 1737 (B) Rs. 1920 (C) Rs. 1720 (D) Rs. 1860 (E) Rs. 1843 Ans : (E) 18. A milkman sells 120 litres of milk for Rs. 3360 and he sells 240 litres of milk for Rs. 6120. How much concession does the trader give per litre of milk, when he sells 240 litres of milk ? (A) Rs. 2 (B) Rs. 35 (C) Rs. 25 (D) Rs. 15 (E) None of these Ans : (C) 19. When 3626 is divided by the square of a number and the answer so obtained is multiplied by 32, the final answer obtained is 2368. What is the number ? (A) 7 (B) 36 (C) 49

(D) 6 (E) None of these Ans : (A) 20. The sum of the two digits of a two digit number is 14. The difference between the first digit and the second digit of the two digit number is 2. What is the product of the two digits of the two digit number ? (A) 56 (B) 48 (C) 45 (D) Cannot be determined (E) None of these Ans : (B) 21. A car runs at the speed of 50 kms per hour when not serviced and runs at 60 kms/hr. when serviced. After servicing the car covers a certain distance in 6 hours. How much time will the car take to cover the same distance when not serviced ? (A) 82 hours (B) 65 hours (C) 8 hours (D) 72 hours (E) None of these Ans : (D) Directions(Q. 2224) What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions ? (You are not expected to calculate the exact value.) 22. (4863 + 1174 + 2829) 756 = ? (A) 18 (B) 16 (C) 12 (D) 9 (E) 22 Ans : (C) 23. 3735 + 13064 346 = ? (A) 89 (B) 83 (C) 76 (D) 79 (E) 85 Ans : (B) 24. 54 746 32 = ? (A) 1259

(B) 1268 (C) 1196 (D) 1248 (E) 1236Ans : (A)

State Bank of India Clerical Cadre (Clerk) Recruitment Exam., 2009 General Awareness :: General English :: Quantitative Aptitude :: Marketing Aptitude/Computer Knowledge Reasoning : Solved Paper 1. If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the Third, Seventh, Eighth and Tenth letters of the word COMPATIBILITY, which of the following would be the last letter of that word ? If no such word can be made, give X as your answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give your answer as Y. (A) I (B) B (C) L (D) X (E) Y Ans : (B) 2. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group ? (A) Stem (B) Tree (C) Root (D) Branch (E) Leaf Ans : (B) 3. How many meaningful three letter English words can be formed with the letters AER, using each letter only once in each word ? (A) None (B) One (C) Two (D) Three (E) Four Ans : (D) 4. In a certain code FINE is written HGPC. How is SLIT written in that code ?

(A) UTGR (B) UTKR (C) TUGR (D) RUGT (E) None of these Ans : (E) 5. If Apple is called Orange, Orange is called Peach, Peach is called Potato, Potato is called Banana, Banana is called Papaya and Papaya is called Guava, which of the following grows underground ? (A) Potato (B) Guava (C) Apple (D) Banana (E) None of these Ans : (D) 6. If the digits in the number 86435192 are arranged in ascending order, what will be the difference between the digits which are second from the right and fourth from the left in the new arrangement ? (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Four (E) None Ans : (D) 7. Each vowel of the word ADJECTIVE is substituted with the next letter of the English alphabetical series, and each consonant is substituted with the letter preceding it. How many vowels are present in the new arrangement ? (A) None (B) One (C) Two (D) Three (E) None of these Ans : (C) 8. If in a certain language LATE is coded as 8&4$ and HIRE is coded as 7*3$ then how will HAIL be coded in the same language ? (A) 7&8* (B) &7*8 (C) 7*&8 (D) 7&*8 (E) None of these Ans : (D)

9. How many such pairs of letters are there in word ENGLISH, each of which has as many letters between its two letters as there are between them in the English alphabets ? (A) None (B) One (C) Two (D) Three (E) More than three Ans : (E) 10. In a certain code na pa ka so means birds fly very high, ri so la pa means birds are very beautiful and ti me ka bo means the parrots could fly. Which of the following is the code for high in that language ? (A) na (B) ka (C) bo (D) so (E) None of these Ans : (A) Directions(Q. 1115) In each of the questions below are given three statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Read the statements and the conclusions which follow it and Give answer (A) if only conclusion I is true. (B) if only conclusion II is true. (C) if either conclusion I or conclusion II is true. (D) if neither conclusion I nor conclusion II is true (E) if both conclusions I and II are true. 11. Statements : All stars are suns. Some suns are planets. All planets are satellites. Conclusions : I. Some satellites are stars. II. No star is a satellite. Ans : (C) 12. Statements : All fishes are birds. All birds are rats. All rats are cows. Conclusions : I. All birds are cows

II. All rats are fishes Ans : (A) 13. Statements : All curtains are rods. Some rods are sheets. Some sheets are pillows. Conclusions : I. Some pillows are rods. II. Some rods are curtains. Ans : (B) 14. Statements : Some walls are windows. Some windows are doors. All doors are roofs. Conclusions : I. Some doors are walls. II. No roof is a window. Ans : (D) 15. Statements : All switches are plugs. Some plugs are bulbs. All bulbs are sockets. Conclusions : I. Some sockets are plugs. II. Some plugs are switches. Ans : (E) Directions(Q. 1620) Study the sets of numbers given below and answer the questions, which follow : 489 - 541 - 654 - 953 - 983 16. If in each number, the first and the last digits are interchanged, which of the following will be the second highest number ? (A) 489 (B) 541 (C) 654 (D) 953 (E) 783 Ans : (C) 17. If in each number, all the three digits are arranged in ascending order, which of the following will be the lowest number ? (A) 489 (B) 541 (C) 654 (D) 953 (E) 783

Ans : (B) 18. Which of the following numbers will be obtained if the first digit of lowest number is subtracted from the second digit of highest number after adding one to each of the numbers ? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 (E) 5 Ans : (A) 19. If five is subtracted from each of the numbers, which of the following numbers will be the difference between the second digit of second highest number and the second digit of the highest number ? (A) Zero (B) 3 (C) 1 (D) 4 (E) 2 Ans : (B) 20. If in each number the first and the second digits are interchanged, which will be the third highest number ? (A) 489 (B) 541 (C) 654 (D) 953 (E) 783 Ans : (D) Directions(Q. 2125) Read the following information carefully and answer the questions, which follow : A B means A is father of B A + B means A is daughter of B A B means A is son of B A B means A is wife of B 21. Which of the following means P is grandson of S ? (A) P + Q S (B) P Q S (C) P Q + S (D) P Q S (E) None of these Ans : (C)

22. How is P related to T in the expression P + S T ? (A) Sister (B) Wife (C) Son (D) Daughter (E) None of these Ans : (A) 23. In the expression P + Q T how is T related to P ? (A) Mother (B) Father (C) Son (D) Brother (E) None of these Ans : (B) 24. Which of the following means T is wife of P ? (A) P S T (B) P S T (C) P S T (D) P + T S (E) None of these Ans : (E) 25. In the expression P Q T how is T related to P ? (A) Daughter (B) Sister (C) Mother (D) Cant be determined (E) None of these Ans : (D) Directions(Q. 2630) In each of these questions a group of letters is given followed by four combinations of number/symbol lettered (A), (B), (C) & (D). Letters are to be coded as per the scheme and conditions given below. You have to find out the serial letter of the combination, which represents the letter group. Serial letter of that combination is your answer. If none of the combinations is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. None of these : Letters # Q M S I N G D K A L P R B J E Number/ Symbol # 7 @ 4 # % $ 6 1 2 5 * 9 8 3 Conditions : (i) If the first letter is a consonant and the last a vowel, both are to be coded as the code of the vowel. (ii) If the first letter is a vowel and the last a consonant, the codes for the first and the last are to be interchanged.

(iii) If no vowel is present in the group of letters, the second and the fifth letters are to be coded as . 26. BKGQJN (A) 9$7% (B) 9$7% (C) 91$78% (D) %1$789 (E) None of these Ans : (A) 27. IJBRLG (A) #89*$ (B) #89*# (C) $89*# (D) $89*$ (E) None of these Ans : (C) 28. BARNIS (A) 92*#%4 (B) 924#*% (C) 92*#%9 (D) 42*#%4 (E) None of these Ans : (E) 29. EGAKRL (A) #$21* (B) $21*3 (C) $21*# (D) #$21# (E) None of these Ans : (B) 30. DMBNIA (A) 6@9%#2 (B) 2@9%#6 (C) 2@9%#2 (D) 29%#2 (E) None of these Ans : (C) Directions(Q. 3135) Study the following information carefully to answer these questions. Eight persons A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H work for three different companies namely X, Y

and Z. Not more than three persons work for a company. There are only two ladies in the group who have different specializations and work for different companies. Of the group of friends, two have specialization in each HR, Finance and Marketing. One member is an engineer and one is a doctor. H is an HR specialist and works with a Marketing specialist B who does not work for company Y. C is an engineer and his sister works in company Z. D is a specialist in HR working in company X while her friend G is a finance specialist and works for company Z. No two persons having the same specialization work together. Marketing specialist F works for company Y and his friend A who is a Finance expert works for company X in which only two specialists work. No lady is a marketing specialist or a doctor. 31. For which of the following companies does C work ? (A) Y (B) X (C) Z (D) Data inadequate (E) None of these Ans : (A) 32. Which of the following represents the pair working in the same company ? (A) D and C (B) A and B (C) A and E (D) H and F (E) None of these Ans : (E) 33. Which of the following combination is correct ? (A) CZ-Engineer (B) EXDoctor (C) HXHR (D) CYEngineer (E) None of these Ans : (D) 34. Who amongst the friends is a doctor ? (A) H (B) E (C) C (D) Either E or C (E) None of these Ans : (B) 35. Which of the following pairs represents the two ladies in the group ? (A) A and D (B) B and D

(C) D and G (D) Data inadequate (E) None of these Ans : (C) Directions(Q. 3640) In each of the questions given below which one of the five answer figures on the right should come after the problem figures on the left, if the sequence were continued ?

Ans : 36. (C) 37. (E) 38. (D) 39. (A) 40. (D)

State Bank of India Clerical Cadre (Clerk) Recruitment Exam., 2009 General Awareness :: Reasoning :: Quantitative Aptitude :: Marketing Aptitude/Computer Knowledge General English : Solved Paper Directions(Q. 112) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. Keshava, the washerman had a donkey. They worked together all day, and Keshava would pour out his heart to the doneky. One day, Keshava was walking home with the donkey when he felt tired. He tied the donkey to a tree and sat down to rest for a while, near a school. A window was open, and through it, a teacher could be heard scolding the students. Here I am, trying to turn you donkeys into human beings, but you just wont study ! As soon as Keshava heard these words, his ears pricked up. A man who could actually turn

donkeys into humans ! This was the answer to his prayers. Impatiently, he waited for school to be over that day. when everyone had gone home, and only the teacher remained behind to check some papers, Keshava entered the classroom. How can I help you ? asked the teacher. Keshava scratched his head and said, I heard what you said to the children. This donkey is my companion. If you made it human, we could have such good times together. The teacher decided to trick Keshava. He pretended to think for a while and then said, Give me six months and it will cost you a thousand rupees. The washerman agreed and rushed home to get the money. He then left the donkey in the teachers care. After the six months were up, Keshava went to the teacher. The teacher had been using the donkey for his own work. Not wanting to give it up, he said, Oh, your donkey became so clever that it ran away. He is the headman of the next village. When Keshava reached the next village he found the village elders sitting under a tree, discussing serious problems. How surprised they were when Keshava marched up to the headman, grabbed his arm and said, How dare you ? You think you are so clever that you ran away ? Come home at once ! The headman understood someone had played a trick on Keshava. I am not your donkey ! he said. Go find the sage in the forest. Keshava found the sage sitting under a tree with his eyes closed, deep in meditation. He crept up and grabbed the sages beard. Come back home now ! he shouted. The startled sage somehow calmed Keshava. When he heard what had happened, he had a good laugh. Then he told the washerman kindly, The teacher made a fool of you. Your donkey must be still with him. Go and take it back from him. Try to make some real friends, who will talk with you and share your troubles. A donkey will never be able to do that ! Keshava returned home later that day with his donkey, sadder and wiser. 1. Which of the following can be said about the teacher ? (A) He had the ability to transform animals into human beings (B) He took advantage of Keshavas simple nature (C) He had plotted with the village headman to cheat Keshava (D) He enjoyed teaching children though he was poorly paid (E) He was honest and used Keshavas money to care for the donkey Ans : (B) 2. Why did Keshava talk to his donkey while working ? (A) He wanted to practise his communication skills because he wanted to make friends (B) To entertain himself because he found his work monotonous (C) The donkey helped him to find answers to his problems (D) He regarded the doneky as his friend and confided in him (E) He believed the donkey to be a human being in disguise Ans : (E) 3. How did Keshava get his donkey back ?

(A) He threatened to take the teacher to the village elders (B) The sage forced the teacher to release the donkey (C) He asked the village headman for help (D) The teacher returned it on learning that Keshava had learnt his lesson (E) None of these Ans : (E) 4. Which of the following is NOT true in the context of the passage? (a) The donkey was over burdened by the teacher. (b) The teacher was cunning by nature. (c) The sage laughed at Keshava and treated him unkindly. (A) Both (a) & (c) (B) Both (b) & (c) (C) Only (b) (D) All (a), (b) & (c) (E) None of these Ans : (A) 5. Why was Keshava keen to meet the teacher one day ? (A) Keshava wanted to ask the teacher how to make his donkey a better companion (B) He wanted to learn more prayers as he was devout (C) He had been reliably informed that the teacher had changed donkeys into human beings (D) He heeded the teachers words of advice and wanted to study (E) None of these Ans : (A) 6. Why did Keshava interrupt the discussion among the village elders ? (A) He did not agree with their views on different issues (B) To confront the headman who had cheated him out of one thousand rupees (C) He wanted them to get justice for him (D) He was looking for the donkey and wanted to ask for directions (E) None of these Ans : (E) 7. What made Keshava pull the sages beard ? (A) He wanted to wake up the sage who was a sleep under the tree (B) The headman requested him to move the sage from under the tree (C) He wanted the sage to explain what had happened to the donkey (D) He misunderstood the village headman and took the sage to be his donkey (E) None of these Ans : (D) 8. Why did the teacher ask Keshava to leave the donkey with him for six months ? (a) He realised that the donkey would require a lot of training. (b) To reduce Keshavas dependence on the donkey. (c) He wanted to rescue the donkey from Keshava who did not know to treat the donkey

properly. (A) None (B) Only (b) (C) Both (a) & (b) (D) Only (c) (E) None of these Ans : (A) Directions(Q. 910) Choose the word which is MOST SIMILAR in MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage. 9. trick (A) joke (B) skill (C) mislead (D) technique (E) lunny Ans : (C) 10. remained (A) pending (B) waited (C) lasted (D) survived (E) continued Ans : (D) Directions(Q. 1112) Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE in MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage. 11. real (A) false (B) imitated (C) dishonest (D) imagine (E) genuine Ans : (A) 12. deep (A) low (B) distracted (C) flat (D) awake (E) sleep Ans : (B)

Directions(Q. 1317) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is given and No Correction is Required, mark (E) as the answer. 13. The company has set up a foundation which helps students who do not have the necessary funds to study ahead. (A) further to study (B) of studying more (C) to study onward (D) for higher studies (E) No Correction Required Ans : (D) 14. If this land is used to cultivate crops it will be additionally source of income for the villagers. (A) a source of additional (B) an additionally source (C) an additional source (D) additionally the source (E) No Correction Required Ans : (C) 15. Belonged to this cadre, you are eligible for facilities such as free air travel and accommodation. (A) since you belong to (B) whoever belongs (C) for belonging to (D) to belong in (E) No Correction Required Ans : (A) 16. The bank has hired a consultant who will look into any issues which arise during the merger. (A) is looking over (B) will be looked after (C) will look out (D) looks down on (E) No Correction Required Ans : (E) 17. I had severe doubts about if I successfully run a company, but my father encouraged me. (A) if I am successful in (B) how should I successfully (C) whether I could successfully

(D) that I would succeed to (E) No Correction Required Ans : (C) Directions(Q. 1822) In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered as (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate if any. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (E) i.e. All Correct as your answer. 18. RBI has attempted (A) to spend (B) financial (C) awareness (D) through this programme. All Correct (E) Ans : (B) 19. In order to succeed (A) it is crucial (B) for an organisation to constantly (C) improve. (D) All Correct (E) Ans : (E) 20. With some assistance (A) from her son she was enable (B) to settle (C) her debts (D) on time. All Correct (E) Ans : (B) 21. Though the government initiated (A) a large sum (B) of money in the scheme (C) it was a failure. (D) All Correct (E) Ans : (A) 22. We have prepared a detailed (A) report giving various (B) solutions (C) to resort (D) the problem. All Correct (E) Ans : (D) Directions(Q. 2327) Rearrange the following six sentences (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them. (a) I was pleased by their reaction. (b) Writing my speech was easy, but I was unsure if I could motivate the employees to donate to those affected by the earthquake. (c) Instead of throwing out their unusable articles, they had transferred them to my office in the name of donations. (d) When a reputed company invited me to deliver a lecture on Corporate Social Responsibility, I agreed. (e) It was an affluent company and the well dressed employees who met me afterwards promised to send lots of donations to my office. (f) What I saw however when I opened the bags of donations they had sent shocked me. 23. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ?

(A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) (D) (e) (E) (f) Ans : (A) 24. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (a) (B) (b) (C) (c) (D) (d) (E) (e) Ans : (E) 25. Which of the following should be t h e FOURTH sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (a) (B) (b) (C) (c) (D) (d) (E) (e) Ans : (A) 26. Which of the following should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) (D) (e) (E) (f) Ans : (B) 27. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (a) (B) (b) (C) (c) (D) (d) (E) (e) Ans : (D) Directions(Q. 2832) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.) 28. He has travelled (A) / all over the world (B) / yet he speaks (C) / several languages fluently. (D) No error (E)

Ans : (C) 29. A successful company is (A) / any that makes a good (B) / profit and provides (C) / high returns to its shareholders. (D) No error (E) Ans : (B) 30. The agreement on (A) / which all of us have (B) / worked so hard will (C) / be sign tomorrow. (D) No error (E) Ans : (D) 31. It is necessarily to maintain (A) / a record of all transactions (B) / in case the auditors (C) / want to see it. (D) No error (E) Ans : (A) 32. Very few young trainees (A) / willingly undertake (B) / a posting to a branch (C) / located in a rural area. (D) No error (E) Ans : (E) Directions(Q. 3340) In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. Today, twenty-two years after the bank (33), it has over a thousand branches all over the country and the staff (34) about twentythree lakh borrowers. We decided to operate (35) from conventional banks who would ask their clients to come to their office. Many people in rural areas found this (36). Our bank is therefore based on the (37) that people should not come to the bank but that the bank should go to the people. Our loans are also (38) we give them for activities from candle making to tyre repair. We also keep (39) checks on the borrower through weekly visits. We do this to make certain that the family of the borrower is (40) from the loan. 33. (A) origin (B) commence (C) existed (D) began (E) inaugurated Ans : (E) 34. (A) assemble (B) cope (C) interact (D) deal (E) handle Ans : (E)

35. (A) differently (B) similar (C) reverse (D) opposite (E) identically Ans : (A) 36. (A) worried (B) upset (C) panicking (D) anxious (E) threatening Ans : (D) 37. (A) principle (B) discipline (C) opportunity (D) chance (E) advantage Ans : (A) 38. (A) worth (B) vary (C) disburse (D) contrast (E) diver Ans : (B) 39. (A) consistently (B) regular (C) often (D) frequently (E) daily Ans : (B) 40. (A) benefiting (B) serving (C) welfare (D) obliged (E) progress Ans : (A)

State Bank of India Clerical Cadre (Clerk) Recruitment Exam., 2009 General English :: Reasoning :: Quantitative Aptitude :: Marketing Aptitude/Computer Knowledge General Awareness : Solved Paper 1. Which of the following States will soon have its first Civil Airports ? (A) Jammu & Kashmir (B) Maharashtra (C) Assam (D) Meghalaya (E) Sikkim Ans : (E) 2. Who amongst the following made the 41st Test Century of his career recently ? (A) Saurav Ganguly (B) V. V. S. Laxman (C) Rahul Dravid (D) Sachin Tendulkar (E) None of these Ans : (D) 3. Which of the following was/were the objective(s) of the Mission Chandrayaan 1 ? (a) Preparing dimensional atlas of the lunar surface. (b) Chemical Mapping of the entire lunar surface. (c) Locating minerals in the soil of the moon. (A) Only (a) (B) Only (b) (C) Only (c) (D) All (a), (b) & (c) (E) None of these Ans : (D) 4. Which of the following States introduced a high tech foodgrain rationing system to ensure timely supply of the foodgrains to people living below poverty line ? (A) Maharashtra (B) Tamil Nadu (C) Delhi (D) West Bengal (E) Karnataka Ans : (E)

5. Which of the following is NOT a part of Indias Money Market ? (A) Bill Markets (B) Call Money Market (C) Banks (D) Mutual Funds (E) Indian Gold Council Ans : (E) 6. Which of the following is the objective of the project Bhoomi Keralam launched by the State Govt. ? (A) To conduct a survey of the land (B) To bring those people back who have left the State and settled in other States (C) To provide financial security to farmers who are in distress (D) To identify those tribals who need jobs or financial assistance (E) None of these Ans : (A) 7. Which of the following countries adopted its new constitution recently ? (A) Russia (B) Equadore (C) South Korea (D) North Korea (E) None of these Ans : (B) 8. Which of the following awards was given to Pt. Bhimsen Joshi recently (2008) ? (A) Padma Bhushan (B) Sangit Natak Academy Award (C) Maharashtra Bhushan (D) Karnataka Ratna (E) Bharat Ratna Ans : (E) 9. Which of the following States got its first Rail link recently ? (A) Haryana (B) Arunachal Pradesh (C) Sikkim (D) Manipur (E) Jammu & Kashmir Ans : (E) 10. Barack Hussain Obama belongs to which of the following political parties ? (A) Republican (B) Democratic (C) Labour (D) American National Congress

(E) None of these Ans : (B) 11. Which of the following is/are NOT the features of Indias Foreign Trade policy (2004 to 2009)? (a) To double Indias percentage share of global trade from present 07 per cent to 15 per cent by 2009. (b) Simplifying the procedures and bringing down the cost. (c) Make SAARC countries Indias most preferred foreign trade partners by 2009. (A) Only (a) (B) Only (b) (C) Only (c) (D) All (a), (b) & (c) (E) Only (a) & (c) Ans : (C) 12. Stephen Harper whose name was in news recently is the . (A) President of Canada (B) Prime Minister of Canada (C) President of Italy (D) Prime Minister of Switzerland (E) Foreign Minister of U.S.A. Ans : (B) 13. Which of the following is NOT a fertilizer product ? (A) Urea (B) Murate of Potash (C) Di Amonium Phosphate (D) Calcium Carbonate (E) All are fertilizers Ans : (E) 14. A Rs. 35,000 crore JSW Steel Plant project was inaugurated in West Bengal recently. The project is setup / developed in . (A) Singur (B) Nandigram (C) Salboni (D) Malda (E) Joynagar Ans : (C) 15. Which of the following State Govts. Has announced that it will provide a special package of incentives to Employment Intensive Industries ? (A) Punjab (B) Karnataka (C) Tamil Nadu

(D) Uttar Pradesh (E) Bihar Ans : (C) 16. Which of the following nations has decided to increase its co-operation in the field of energy with India ? (A) Russia (B) China (C) Bangladesh (D) Nepal (E) Japan Ans : (A) 17. Which of the following services is NOT provided by the post offices in India ? (A) Savings Bank Scheme (B) Retailing of Mutual Funds (C) Sale of stamp Papers (Judicial) (D) Issuance of Demand Drafts (E) Life Insurance cover Ans : (D) 18. Mohammed Anni Nasheed is the newly elected President of . (A) Fiji (B) Maldives (C) Iraq (D) Iran (E) None of these Ans : (B) 19. Who amongst the following is the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature 2008 ? (A) Jean Marie Gustave Le Clezio (B) Martti Ahtisaari (C) Yoichiro Nambu (D) Francoise Barre Sinoussi (E) None of these Ans : (A) 20. A national level commission of India has asked about twenty States to set up which of the following commissions in their States as early as possible ? (A) Farmers Commission (B) Women Commission (C) Child Welfare Commission (D) Law Commission (E) None of these Ans : (D)

21. Which of the following is/are the measure(s) taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to ease the liquidity crunch in the country ? (a) Cut in Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratio. (b) Increase the flow of foreign direct investment. (c) Supply of additional currency notes in the market. (A) Only (a) (B) Only (b) (C) Only (c) (D) All (a), (b) & (c) (E) None of these Ans : (A) 22. The third India Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) Summit took place in which of the following dies recently ? (A) Brazilia (B) New Delhi (C) Suncity (D) Salvador (E) Durban Ans : (B) 23. Which of the following States has dcided to set up Arsenic Removal Plants in all the districts of the State to enable itself to provide arsenic free drinking water to all the people by 2010-11 ? (A) Karnataka (B) Kerala (C) West Bengal (D) Orissa (E) Maharashtra Ans : (C) 24. Who amongst the following is the author of the book The Exile ? (A) B. G. Verghese (B) Philip Roth (C) Aravind Adiga (D) Navtej Saran (E) None of these Ans : (D) 25. Which of the following programmes is being implemented in all the districts of the country ? (A) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (B) Navodaya Vidhyalay (C) Ultra Mega Power Project (D) Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyuthikara Yojana (E) None of these

Ans : (A) 26. The Govt. of India decided to provide a bonus price of Rs. 50 per quintal on which of the following products over and above its minimum support price of Rs. 850 per quintal ? (A) Wheat (B) Paddy (C) Sugarcane (D) Cotton (E) None of these Ans : (B) 27. Who amongst the following is the author of the book The Namesake ? (A) Vikram Seth (B) V. S. Naipaul (C) Arun Bhagat (D) Anita Desai (E) Jhumpa Lahiri Ans : (E) 28. Besides USA India has signed Nuclear Agreement with which of the following countries and is named as Co-operation Agreement for Peaceful uses of Nuclear Energy ? (A) Italy (B) Germany (C) France (D) Canada (E) Australia Ans : (C) 29. Tzipi Livini whose name was in news recently is from which of the following countries ? (A) Singapore (B) South Korea (C) Austria (D) Israel (E) None of these Ans : (D) 30. World Ozone day is observed on . (A) 16th September (B) 16th October (C) 16th November (D) 26th September (E) 26th October Ans : (A) 31. Which of the following is NOT a Govt. Sponsored organization ?

(A) Small Industries Development Bank of India (B) NABARD (C) National Housing Bank (D) ICICI Bank (E) All are Govt. sponsored Ans : (D) 32. Merdeka Cup is associated with the game of . (A) Badminton (B) Football (C) Hockey (D) Golf (E) Tennis Ans : (B) 33. Indias Space Rocket Launching Centre is in . (A) Portblair (B) Hassan (C) Tirupati (D) Kochi (E) Sri Harikota Ans : (E) 34. The National Games scheduled in 2011 will be organized in . (A) Bengaluru (B) Goa (C) Kolkata (D) Kochi (E) Jaipur Ans : (B) 35. Which of the followiing diseases is not covered under Integrated Disease Surveillance project ? (A) Cholera (B) Tuberculosis (C) AIDS (D) Polio (E) Cancer Ans : (E) 36. Which of the following is TRUE about Antyodaya Anna Yojana ? (a) Scheme is for Below Poverty Line families. (b) People are provided cooked meals under the scheme. (c) All beneficiaries of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act are covered in this scheme. (A) Only (a)

(B) Only (b) (C) Only (c) (D) All (a), (b) & (c) (E) None of these Ans : (E) 37. Jelena Jankovic of Serbia won which of the following titles of tennis after defeating Svetlana Kuznetsova ? (A) China Open (B) Japan Open (C) New Zealand Open (D) Australian Open (E) None of these Ans : (A) 38. Who amongst the following is the Minister of Home Affairs in Union Cabinet of India at present ? (A) Shivraj Patil (B) Lalu Prasad Yadav (C) P. Chidambaram (D) Sharad Pawar (E) None of these Ans : (C) 39. Banks are required to pay how much percentage of their net bank credit to Priority Sector is advance ? (A) 5% (B) 7% (C) 10% (D) 15% (E) None of these Ans : (C) 40. Dronacharya Award is given for excellence in . (A) Literacy Work (B) Social Service (C) Coaching in Sports (D) Journalism (E) None of these Ans : (E) [ Read More... ] 3 comments Labels: Bank Clerk Exams, General Awareness, General Awareness Solved Questions Papers, Solved Papers 2009

Canara Bank (Clerk) Exam., 2009 (Held on 29-3-2009) English Language : Solved Paper Directions(Q. 1-15) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. Long ago, the Kingdom of Gandhara was ruled by a just and good King. His subjects were very content, but as the King grew older, everyone wondered anxiously what would happen to the Kingdom. After all the King did not have any children who could take over the reins of the Kingdom. Now, the King was an avid gardener and put lots of time and effort into tending his garden and planting the finest flowers, fruits and vegetables. One day, he proclaimed, Tomorrow, I shall distribute seeds to the children of the Kingdom. The one who is able to grow the biggest, healthiest plant within three months will be the prince or the princess. The next day, there was a long line of parents and children outside the palace. Everyone was eager to get a seed and have the opportunity to be the next King. A poor farmers son was among these children. Like the King, he too was fond of gardening. His backyard was full of beautiful plants. He took the seed from the King and planted it in a pot with great care. The weeks passed and he piled it with water and manure, but no plant appeared. He tried changing the soil and even transferred the seed to another pot, but at the end of three months, nothing had grown. At last, the day came when the children had to go to the King to show him their plants. They started walking to the palace, dressed in their best, holding beautiful plants in their hands. The farmers son stood sadly, watching them go by. His father had watched him working hard with the seed and felt sorry for him. Why dont you go to the King with the empty pot ? he suggested. At least he will know you tried your best. So the farmers son too wore his best clothes and joined the others outside the palace, holding his empty pot in his hand and ignoring the laughter of those who saw him. Soon the King arrived and began his inspection. I have watered this beautiful flower with the water from the sacred river, said one. I have kept my plant in a beautiful glass house to protect it from bad weather, said another. I have spent all my spare time caring for this plant, said a third. Thus the children came forward one by one holding flowers of different shades, which were both beautiful and healthy. The King however did not look happy. At the end of the line stood the farmers son, and when the King reached him, he stopped in surprise. Child, why have you come with an empty pot ? Could you not grow anything ? The boy looked down and said, Forgive me, Your Highness. I tried my best, I gave it the best soil and manure I had, but the plant would not grow. The Kings face broke into a smile. He enveloped the farmers son in his arms and announced, Here is the crown prince ! I had given everyone roasted seeds, which would never grow. I wanted to see which child would admit he or she had not been able to grow anything. Only this boy told the truth I am sure he will rule our Kingdom with integrity. And that was what happened. When the

King grew old and died many years later, the farmers son, who had learnt everything from him, came to the throne and ruled Gandhara justly. 1. Which of the following can be said about the Kings subjects ? 1. They were all prosperous and could afford fine clothes. 2. They had lost confidence in the Kings ability to rule because he had grown old. 3. They often requested the King to marry and start a family. (A) Only 1 (B) Both 1 & 2 (C) Only 3 (D) All 1, 2 & 3 (E) None of these Ans : (E) 2. When the seed did not germinate after weeks efforts why did the farmers son change the soil ? (A) He was persevering by nature (B) He spent his spare time gardening instead of playing (C) He loved gardening but was no good at it (D) He wasted his opportunity to be King (E) He was the Kings favourite subject Ans : (A) 3. Why did the King choose the farmers son as Gandharas future King ? (A) The King realised that he had a good character and would make a worthy ruler (B) He knew that he could easily manipulate the farmers son (C) He felt sorry for the farmers son and wanted to give him an opportunity (D) To reward his honesty in not asking his parents for help to grow the plant (E) He was the one who pointed out the Kings mistake of distributing roasted seeds Ans : (A) 4. Why did the King distribute seeds to the children of his Kingdom ? (A) To share his love of gardening with them (B) To make sure that the future ruler had respect for all living things (C) It was a test to select the child most suited to be the next ruler (D) To see if they were ambitious and competed fairly (E) None of these Ans : (C) 5. Why did the children bring beautiful plants to the palace ? (A) They wanted to gift them to the King for his garden (B) It was a sign of affection for the King who was retiring (C) Their parents had forced them to present flowers to the King (D) To show the King they were more suited than the farmers son to rule (E) None of these Ans : (D)

6. What excuse did the farmers son give for not being able to grow a plant successfully ? (A) His father had refused to help him (B) The soil and fertilizer he had used were not suitable (C) He had shifted the seed while it was growing (D) There was something wrong with the seed (E) None of these Ans : (D) 7. What was worrying the Kings subjects ? (A) The King was too old to bear the burden of running a kingdom (B) The King devoted too much time to gardening (C) The King was sick and could die at any time (D) The King had no heir to the throne (E) The King had selected a farmers son to be their King Ans : (D) 8. Which of the following is TRUE in the context of the passage ? (A) The King deliberately roasted the seeds as he did not want to give up his throne (B) The King regarded honesty as an important trait for a ruler (C) Only boys were given the opportunity to prove they were worthy to rule (D) The King was angry that the farmers son had come empty handed (E) The farmer knew why the seed given to his son would not grow Ans : (B) 9. What made the King unhappy with the children ? 1. They had not realised that the seeds he had given them were roasted. 2. They had cheated by allowing their parents to grow their plants. 3. Since they had successfully grown plants he was forced to choose one of them as King. (A) Only 2 (B) Both 1 & 2 (C) Only 3 (D) Only 1 (E) None of these Ans : (E) 10. How did the farmer deal with the fact that his son had not been able to grow anything ? (A) Being a farmer he was ashamed that his son could not cultivate a healthy plant (B) He was understanding, as it was impossible to grow a plant in three months (C) He was disappointed because his son would not get the chance to be King (D) He was sympathetic because his son had worked very hard (E) None of these Ans : (D) Directions(Q. 1113) Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in bold as used in the passage.

11. Ignoring (A) Unaware (B) Delaying (C) Disregarding (D) Humiliating (E) Lacking Ans : (C) 12. Enveloped (A) Surrounded (B) Included (C) Wrapped (D) Closed (E) Hid Ans : (C) 13. Piled (A) Handled (B) Poured (C) Utilised (D) Provided (E) Drowned Ans : (D) Directions(Q. 1415) Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage. 14. Content (A) Pitying (B) Miserable (C) Sorrow (D) Unlucky (E) Unfortunate Ans : (B) 15. Avid (A) Unenthusiastic (B) Efficient (C) Boring (D) Impartial (E) Incompetent Ans : (A) Directions(Q. 1620) Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given

below them. (1) When this boy was twelve years old he attended a party given by his parents. (2) A boy was considered a dunce and his usual place in class was standing in a corner as punishment. (3) The boy timidly quoted the rest of the poem and named the author. (4) The guest, a famous writer, was delighted and said You are a bright boy who will achieve a lot one day. (5) This one word of encouragement changed the boys lifehe went on to become a famous poet. (6) One of the guests saw two lines of poetry underneath a painting and wanted to know who the poet was, but no one knew. 16. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5 (E) 6 Ans : (C) 17. Which of the following should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 (E) 5 Ans : (E) 18. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 (E) 5 Ans : (C) 19. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 (E) 5 Ans : (A) 20. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 2

(B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5 (E) 6 Ans : (E) Directions(Q. 2125) In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered as (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate if any. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (E) i.e., All correct as your answer. 21. It is impossible (A) to complete (B) the entire (C) project within the specified (D) time frame. All correct (E) Ans : (E) 22. The Government is certain (A) to amend (B) the law to prevail (C) the crisis. (D) All correct (E) Ans : (C) 23. Except (A) for a few, the majority (B) of our staff has been recruited (C) locally. (D) All correct (E) Ans : (E) 24. They patiently (A) explained (B) the procedure (C) for appling (D) for a loan to the villagers. All correct (E) Ans : (D) 25. One can succeed (A) in business unless (B) one is prepared (C) to take risks. (D) All correct (E) Ans : (A) Directions(Q. 2630) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is given and No correction is required, mark (E) as the answer. 26. Inspite of trying his best, Karthik delivered whatever he had promised. (A) was unable to deliver what (B) delivered none of (C) could not deliver (D) cannot deliver however (E) No correction required Ans : (A)

27. It was very hot last year that the roads used to be empty in the afternoon. (A) being so hot (B) was so hot (C) had been very hot (D) was much hotter (E) No correction required Ans : (B) 28. The salaries we pay our employees are equal the ones that commercial banks pay theirs. (A) are equally like (B) were a like (C) is similar to (D) are equivalent to (E) No correction required Ans : (E) 29. To develop their problem solving skills trainees are encouraged to analyse situations and came to its own solutions. (A) come up with their (B) came forward with their (C) come down with its (D) come with its (E) No correction required Ans : (A) 30. Overcoming obstacles in the course of her job giving her a lot of self-confidence. (A) is given her (B) she has been given (C) will give her (D) by giving her (E) No correction required Ans : (C) Directions(Q. 31 40) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E) (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.) 31. Rajiv is the best person (A) / to advise you since (B) / he faced plenty of difficulty (C) / while setting up his business. (D) No error (E) Ans : (C) 32. The University that (A) / I taught was (B) / located on the (C) / outskirts of the city. (D) No error (E) Ans : (A)

33. Most of my (A) / co-workers have been (B) / transferred to various (C) / neighbourly districts. (D) No error (E) Ans : (D) 34. Though my father spent (A) / a lot of money on (B) / our education he refused to (C) / give us no pocket money. (D) No error (E) Ans : (D) 35. Often ideas and concepts (A) / are passed on from (B) / one generation to the next (C) / without being questioned. (D) No error (E) Ans : (E) 36. Funds that are collected (A) / in the morning has (B) / to be disbursed as (C) / new loans by afternoon. (D) No error (E) Ans : (B) 37. Your promotion depends (A) / on the number of (B) / projects your handling (C) / during the year. (D) No error (E) Ans : (C) 38. Our team has spent (A) / the night entirely (B) / awake trying to decide (C) / what strategy to adopt. (D) No error (E) Ans : (C) 39. I have finally managed (A) / to convince my parents (B) / to allow myself (C) / to study abroad. (D) No error (E) Ans : (C) 40. When he took a loan (A) / for the first time (B) / he was so nervous that (C) / he repay it early. (D) No error (E) Ans : (D) Directions(Q. 4150) In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. One day my son called me after his exams. I could make out from his voice that he was 41 The exam did not go so well. It was not that I did not know but I made a careless mistake. I tried to 42 him saying, Dont worry, you will do better next time. He was not pleased to hear my words. You dont realize how competitive it is here and how difficult it is to 43 anything. A few days later I got another call from him. A 44 thing happened, he said. When I got my paper I saw that I had 45 marks for the question I had answered incorrectly. My friends 46 me to keep quiet as the Professor must have made a mistake. But you

taught me the value of honesty so I emailed him saying I did not 47 the marks. His reply was more surprising. It was 48, he said. My interaction with you throughout the year 49 me that you knew how to solve the problem. That is the reason I gave you those marks. I was happier about my sons 50 than his marks. 41. (A) Bother (B) Sad (C) Unwell (D) Distress (E) Confused Ans : (B) 42. (A) Pity (B) Forgive (C) Console (D) Cheer (E) Sympathise Ans : (C) 43. (A) Strive (B) Triumph (C) Succeed (D) Want (E) Achieve Ans : (E) 44. (A) Thrilled (B) Routine (C) Disastrous (D) Funny (E) Different Ans : (D) 45. (A) Assigned (B) Awarded (C) Obtain (D) Received (E) Given Ans : (E) 46. (A) Suggested (B) Advised (C) Warn (D) Made (E) Recommended Ans : (B)

47. (A) Deserve (B) Qualify (C) Need (D) Receive (E) Justify Ans : (A) 48. (A) Knowing (B) Mistaken (C) Oversight (D) Deliberate (E) Intend Ans : (D) 49. (A) Persuade (B) Merited (C) Convinced (D) Proved (E) Informed Ans : (C) 50. (A) Value (B) Moral (C) Truth (D) Honesty (E) Potential Ans : (D) [ Read More... ] 0 comments Labels: Bank Clerk Exams, General English, Solved Papers 2009 Allahabad Bank (Clerk) Exam 2009 (IInd Shift) : English Language (Solved) Allahabad Bank (Clerk) Exam., 2009 (Held on 15-3-2009) (IInd Shift) English Language :Solved Paper Directions(Q. 112) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. Rajendra stayed in a tiny hut with his goat. One day, his uncles tied it alongside the goats that belonged to the village butcher. The butcher killed all the goats. Now, Rajendras goat had a bell around its neck. Rajendra found the bell. Scared that the boy would tell everyone he had killed a stolen goat, the butcher gave Rajendra some money. His uncles met him and asked about the money. Everyone wanted goats meat today. My goat somehow ended up at the butchers and he sold its meat. This is my share, he replied. His uncles who owned

twenty goats slaughtered them all and went to sell the meat. But there was so much meat in the market that they got only a few rupees for their goats. Angry, they set fire to his little hut. Rajendra came home and found a pile of ash. Sadly he gathered the ash in a bag and decided to leave the village. He walked till he reached a village where he sat down under a tree to rest. Who was this stranger carrying a bag of ashes ? The villagers wondered. Rajendras hut had been his dearest possession, so he said, It is the ash from a sacred place. The villagers asked him to sell it. But he refused. Rumor spread that a holy man from the Himalayas had ash that chould cure all misfortunes. He wanted no money, but it was only right that you paid a coin. Soon the ash was all gone and in its place was a pile of coins. Rajendra decided to return to his village. When his uncles saw him they asked Rajendra his secret. Rajendra said, I sold the ash from my burnt hut and got this money. His uncles burnt down their fine houses, gathered the ashes and set off for the village. But as soon as they uttered the word ash, the villagers beat them ! By then the villagers knew there was no magic in the ash. Angry, the uncles decided to kill Rajendra. They invited him for a walk and pushed him in the river. A girl washing clothes nearby heard his screams for help. Being a good swimmer she dived in. When she heard his story she thought of a plan. The next day Rajendra went to his uncles house with the girl, dressed in finery and said, When I fell into the the river, she saved me. She has a palace at the bottom of the river. Do come and visit us. Saying this, they left in the direction of the river. The uncles decided to follow Rajendra and cheat him of his newfound wealth. So they ran to the river and dived into its deep waters. They were never heard of again. 1. Why did the butcher slaughter Rajendras goat ? (A) Rajendras uncles had sold it to him (B) He had stolen it as he did not have sufficient goats (C) It was the healthiest of all the goats he had (D) Rajendra agreed to let him if he was given a share of the profit (E) None of these 2. Which of the following can be said about Rajendras uncles ? (A) They treated Rajendra badly because they had not been on good terms with his parents (B) They were cunning thieves and had made a lot of money (C) They were rich but were jealous of Rajendras wealth (D) They were creative and found indirect ways of helping Rajendra to make money (E) They tried to drive Rajendra away from the village because they were ashamed of him 3. Why did Rajendra leave his village one day ? (A) He was so upset over the death of his goat that he could not bear to live there any longer (B) He left in order to sell ash at a nearby village (C) He had lost his house in a fire set by his uncles (D) He was in search of a wife since he had no family of his own (E) His uncles refused him shelter and he had nowhere to stay after his hut burnt down

4. Why did the villagers donate money to Rajendra ? (1) They saw his bag of ashes and felt sorry for him. (2) They felt that it was their duty to help him in his time of trobule. (3) He misled them into thinking he had travelled all the way to the Himalayas. (A) None (B) Both (1) & (2) (C) Only (2) (D) Only (3) (E) None of these 5. How did Rajendra get his uncles to stop harassing him ? (A) He offered them all his wifes wealth (B) He told them about his good luck so they decided to treat him well (C) He pushed them into the river (D) They realised they could not harm him and gave up (E) None of these 6. What made the villagers angry with Rajendras uncles ? (A) The ash the uncles had sold them was useless (B) They were asking an unreasonable price for the ash (C) They thought the uncles wanted to cheat them just as Rajendra had (D) His uncles had treated Rajendra very badly (E) None of these 7. Why did the girl go into the river ? (A) She had to enter the river to wash her clothes (B) She wanted to show off her swimming skills (C) Seeing what Rajendras uncles had done she wanted to save him (D) She lived at the bottom of the river (E) None of these 8. Which of the following is TRUE in the context of the passage ? (1) Rajendra plotted with the villagers to teach his uncle a lesson. (2) Rajendra married the girl who saved him from drowning. (3) Rajendras uncles were very greedy. (A) None (B) Both (1) & (2) (C) Only (2) (D) Only (3) (E) None of these Directions(Q. 910) Choose the word which is MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage. 9. Stayed (A) delayed

(B) remained (C) lived (D) postponed (E) stopped 10. Rest (A) balance (B) relax (C) calm (D) quiet (E) others Directions(Q. 1112) Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage. 11. Sacred (A) devil (B) unfaithful (C) sinless (D) unholy (E) religious 12. Good (A) dishonest (B) incapable (C) unhealthy (D) unsuitable (E) disobedient Directions(Q. 1317) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is given and No correction is required, mark (E) as the answer. 13. Our country is one of the most densely populated in the world and need increased food production. (A) needy of increasing (B) needed an increases (C) need increasingly the (D) needs to increase (E) No correction required 14. This is an organisation which helps the poor by providing loans at mostly less rates of interest (A) at much smaller (B) at very low (C) with such lower

(D) for so little (E) No correction required 15. I cannot say if I definitely get into the college of my choice but my teachers are confident that I will (A) that I shall definitely (B) whether I was definitely (C) why I was definite (D) unless I definitely was to (E) No correction required 16. Since this is a crucial project you should choose those who are experienced, for it (A) will be experiencing (B) are experienced (C) have experience of (D) experiences from (E) No correction required 17. Learnt that he wanted to be posted in the city, I requested the manager to transfer him (A) Once I learn (B) I have learnt since (C) One learning that (D) While learning because (E) No correction required Directions(Q. 1822) In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered as (A), (B), (C) and (D) One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate if any. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (E) i.e., All correct as your answer. 18. It is true (A) that credit card companies cannot import (B) such (C) high charges (D) on customers. All correct (E) 19. In our opinion these norms (A) are not applicant (B) in this kind (C) of situation. (D) All correct (E) 20. The government is trying (A) to control (B) the price raise (C) but this is not the method it should adopt. (D) All correct (E) 21. To ensure (A) there has been no fraud (B) the accounts of the previous (C) year need to be carelessly (D) examined. All correct (E) 22. In this time of recession you should consider (A) the possibility (B) of reducing (C)

your expenditure. (D) All correct (E) Directions(Q. 2327) Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them (1) I, therefore, contacted him, found out his fees and that he wanted to study at a Teachers Training College. (2) He sent me a letter of thanks but I was surprised to also find some currency notes in the envelope. (3) While reading the newspaper I saw an interview with a boy who had ranked eighth in the SSC exams. (4) He knew I did not expect any account of the money yet he had returned the balance of the amount I had sent, as his expenditure was less. (5) He was unable to study further because his father earned only forty rupees a day. (6) I accordingly sent Rs. 1,800 to cover his expenses for six months. 23. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (1) (B) (2) (C) (3) (D) (4) (E) (5) 24. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (2) (B) (3) (C) (4) (D) (5) (E) (6) 25. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (1) (B) (2) (C) (3) (D) (4) (E) (5) 26. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after rearangement ? (A) (2) (B) (3) (C) (4) (D) (5) (E) (6) 27. Which of the following should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (1)

(B) (2) (C) (3) (D) (4) (E) (5) Directions(Q. 2832) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is E. (Ignor errors of punctuation, if any.) 28. Base on the research (A) / we have conducted in (B) / different parts of the country (C) / this scheme will be successful. (D) No error (E) 29. I want to share (A) / my experience with you (B) / though you will (C) / benefit from it. (D) No error (E) 30. He used to advise (A) / his students to do (B) / their work serious if they (C) / wanted to achieve their goals. (D) No error (E) 31. Any of these branches do (A) / not require more than (B) / two employees since they (C) / have been recently established. (D) No error (E) 32. He encouraged us to (A) / think but none of the (B) / suggestions we made was (C) / discussed at the meeting. (D) No error (E) Directions(Q. 33 40) In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. From the beginning, we (33) that we would trust our clients and never (34) the judiciary in seeking repayment of our loans. We feel that our relationship is with people (35) than with papers. We succeed or fail depending on how (36) our personal relationship is with our borrowers. Today, the (37) in other banks is that every borrower is going to run away with their money so they tie him or her up in legal documents to make (38) that the borrower cannot escape the reach of the bank. In (39) cases the borrower does end up defaulting but this is less than one per cent. To us this represents a (40) remainder of what we need to improve to succeed. 33. (A) clear (B) decided (C) determine (D) firm (E) emphatic 34. (A) used

(B) obey (C) involve (D) brief (E) apply 35. (A) instead (B) preferable (C) prior (D) rather (E) less 36. (A) better (B) valuable (C) endured (D) benefited (E) strong 37. (A) assumption (B) guess (C) undertaking (D) responsibility (E) guarantee 38. (A) safe (B) confirm (C) certain (D) surely (E) believe 39. (A) open (B) hardly (C) often (D) seldom (E) rare 40. (A) past (B) eager (C) compulsorily (D) constant (E) persisted Answers with Explanations 1. (E) 2. (C) 3. (C) 4. (D) 5. (E) 6. (C) 7. (E) 8. (D) 9. (C) 10. (B) 11. (D) 12. (B) 13. (D) Change need increased to needs to increase Here the subject is Signular and it requires Singular Verb. 14. (B) Change at mostly less to at very low.

15. (A) Change if I definitely to that I shall definitely. 16. (C) Change are experienced, for to have experience of. 17. (E) 18. (B) Change import to impose. 19. (B) Change applicant to applicable. 20. (C) Change raise to rise. 21. (D) Change carelessly to carefully. 22. (E) No error. 23. (C) 24. (D) 25. (A 26. (E) 27. (D) 28. (A) Change Base to Based. 29. (C) Change though to and. 30. (C) Change serious to seriously. 31. (A) Change do to does. 32. (E) 33. (B) 34. (C) 35. (D) 36. (E) 37. (A) 38. (C) 39. (E) 40. (D) [ Read More... ] 0 comments Labels: Bank Clerk Exams, General English, Solved Papers 2009 Allahabad Bank (Clerk) Exam, 2009 : English Language Allahabad Bank (Clerk) Exam., 2009 English Language : Solved Paper (Held on 15-3-2009) Directions(Q. 112) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. One day Nandu rode his horse to the village fair. On his way back he met Somendra, the merchant. The merchant was a crafty man, ready to do anything to earn some money. The villagers knew this. In fact no one knew what trick he would be up to next. Now, Nandu was poor and had no one in the world to call his own except a beautfiul, white horse. He loved it more than anything else in the world. The merchant had his eye on the horse for a long time and tried to think of a way to get it for himself. Seeing Nandu, the merchant thought, Nandu is a simpleton. Let me see if I can trick him out of his horse. So he said to Nandu, You live all alone. How do you manage ? What does a young boy like you need with a horse ? Sell it to me and I shall make you rich in return. Nandu replied, No I dont want to sell my horse. But the merchant refused to give up so easily. He offered Nandu more money. Finally, when the offer reached five hundred gold coins, Nandu paused and said, Five hundred gold coins seems like a good price. But I have a condition. If you agree to it, I shall give you my horse. What is it ? The merchant asked impatiently. Give me the money right now and I shall give you my horse when I have given you ten lashes, said Nandu. Is that all ? asked the merchant. He could easily bear ten lashes. After all he would resell the horse for over a thousand gold coins in the market. He would take twenty lashes for such a gain. He agreed instantly. He ran home and got the money for Nandu and brought along his whip as well. Nandu counted the money carefully. He then took the whip and the lashes fell on the merchants back in quick succession. By the eighth lash the merchant was almost in

tears but he told himself that there were only two lashes to go and the horse would be his ! The merchant held his breath waiting for the final lash. But Nandu had mounted his horse and was riding off. Wait ! shouted the merchant in anger. What about the tenth lash ? Where are you going with the horse ? We had a deal. Nandu stopped and said, I agreed to give you the horse only after I had given you ten lashes. But it is upsetting my horse. Ill give you the last lash later. Till then goodbye ! Come back you cheat ! the merchant shouted. But the crowd that had gathered around agreed with Nandu. A deal was a deal. Till the last lash was given the horse could not belong to the merchant. Nandu rode away richer by five hundred gold coins and Somendra waited in vain for several days for the final lash which never came ! 1. Why did the merchant offer to buy Nandus horse ? (A) He was very fond of horses and Nandus horse was rare breed (B) It was his way of helping Nandu who was poor (C) The horse would be useful for carrying goods to the market (D) He hated Nandu and wanted to deprive him of something he loved (E) None of these 2. Which of the following is TRUE in the context of the passage ? (1) Nandu was an orphan (2) The marchant was very persevering (3) The merchant was fonder of Nandus horse than Nandu was (A) None (B) Only (1) (C) Both (1) & (2) (D) All (1), (2) & (3) (E) None of these 3. Why did Nandu set the condition of giving the merchant ten lashes ? (A) To discourage the merchant from buying his horse (B) To demonstrate how painful a whipping was so that the merchant would never hit the horse (C) To bargain with the merchant to offer more money (D) To outwit the merchant who was trying to cheat him (E) None of these 4. Why did the bystanders take Nandus side in the argument ? (1) They hoped that Nandu would give them a reward from the five hundred gold coins he had earned. (2) They were sure that the merchant would ill treat the horse and wanted to prevent that from happening. (3) They knew that Nandu would be miserable without his horse of whom he was very fond. (A) None (B) Only (1)

(C) Both (1) & (3) (D) Only (3) (E) None of these 5. What reason did Nandu cite for not giving the merchant the final lash ? (A) He was tired and not in the mood (B) He realised that the merchant was in great pain and took pity on him (C) He was following the advice of the people around (D) His horse was distressed by the whipping (E) He had changed his mind about selling his horse 6. Which of the following can be said about Nandu ? (1) He was very cunning. (2) He needed moeny. (3) He was cruel to people but loved animals. (A) Only (1) (B) Both (1) & (2) (C) Both (2) & (3) (D) All (1), (2) & (3) (E) None of these 7. What made the merchant agree to Nandus strange condition for buying the horse ? (A) He wanted to show Nandu how brave he was (B) The thought of the profit he would make on selling the horse (C) The fear that Nandu would raise the price of his horse otherwise (D) He did not think that Nandu would actually whip him (E) None of these 8. Why did Nandu consider selling his horse to the merchant ? (A) He had no real use for the horse (B) The merchants offer was more than what the horse was worth (C) He had not managed to sell it at the village fair (D) He could no longer afford to feed his horse (E) None of these 9. Which of the following best describes the merchants reputation in the village ? (A) He was enterprising and had made a lot of money (B) He was dishonest and would do anyting to get what he wanted (C) He would squander his money on things he liked (D) He was generous and helped the less fortunate (E) He was successful because he was courageous and stubborn Directions(Q. 1011) Choose the word which is MOST SIMILAR in MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage. 10. return

(A) reject (B) profit (C) settle (D) replace (E) exchange 11. paused (A) halted (B) relaxed (C) ended (D) stuck (E) interval DirectionsChoose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE in MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage. 12. gathered (A) dissolved (B) collected (C) dispersed (D) melted (E) distributed Directions(Q. 1317) In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered as (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate if any. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (E) i.e., All correct as your answer. 13. We are now facing stiff (A) competing (B) from foreign companies manufacturing (C) similar (D) products. All correct (E) 14. I have mentioned (A) this case to indicate (B) how deliberate (C) it will be to achieve our goal. (D) All correct (E) 15. Today, thank (A) to our support (B) she has managed (C) to purchase (D) her own house. All correct (E) 16. As per your request (A) this is a detail (B) list of our basic (C) requirements. (D) All correct (E) 17. The final decision (A) of whether (B) to go ahead (C) or not does not rest (D) with the manager. All correct (E) Directions(Q. 1825) In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been

numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. Initially, the Grameen Bank did not (18) to get involved with the education of its borrowers. But as time went by, they began to feel the (19) for it. Most of the borrowers had no formal education (20) the ability to read and write. The borrowers had difficulty in expanding their business. They (21) to be able to keep accounts, read (22) about business, health, new ways of farming etc. They (23) their children to school and their children in turn helped their parents to keep accounts, read instructions and (24) else needed to be read. But this is not enough for the future. So the bank has set out to make sure that their borrowers (25) a hundred per cent literacy rate with five years. 18. (A) meant (B) deserve (C) plan (D) intent (E) realise 19. (A) concern (B) need (C) duty (D) relevance (E) value 20. (A) except (B) having (C) besides (D) unless (E) without 21. (A) tried (B) must (C) knew (D) wanted (E) discovered 22. (A) knowledge (B) awareness (C) information (D) fact (E) circular 23. (A) sent

(B) enrolled (C) insisted (D) urge (E) encourage 24. (A) above (B) nothing (C) anything (D) whatever (E) something 25. (A) acquire (B) qualify (C) collect (D) reaching (E) fulfilling Directions(Q. 2630) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is given and No correction is required, mark (E) as the answer. 26. He has visited many places all over the city looked at the perfect location to set up his factory. (A) looking out (B) looking for (C) looking after (D) looked forward to (E) No correction required 27. No traffic will be allowed in this area since the minister visit scheduled today. (A) ministers visit (B) minister is visiting (C) ministers visit is (D) visit of the Minister (E) No correction required 28. Medical treatment here is very expensive that they had to sell off their land to pay for it. (A) quite expensive and (B) too expensive for (C) so expensive but (D) more expensive (E) No correction required 29. To be successful it is important to know why your failure in the past and ensure that it doesnt happen again.

(A) why you had failed (B) because you have failed (C) that your failure (D) where you were failed (E) No correction required 30. These hand woven shawls are much in demand in many European countries. (A) were much demand (B) are lots of demand (C) demanded much (D) will be lot to demand (E) No correction required Directions(Q. 3135) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is not error, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.) 31. Some of our staff is worried (A) / that as soon as (B) / the project is over they (C) / will lose their jobs. (D) No error (E) 32. If you decide to hold (A) / the function in Kolkata (B) / not much of us (C) / will be able to attend. (D) No error (E) 33. In case you need five people (A) / to run a branch you (B) / should be selected (C) / ten since some may leave. (D) No error (E) 34. Although he approached (A) / many private businessess to invest (B) / in his printing business (C) / nobody of them was interested. (D) No error (E) 35. How can you give up (A) / this job when you are (B) / just about to be (C) / appointed for General Manager ? (D) No error (E) Directions(Q. 36-40) Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them. 1. Such was his down to earth nature. 2. He placed the album before the President saying, Sir, please do us the honour of attending the prize distribution ceremony of our Institute. 3. Hearing this, the man asked the photographer to take a photo of him placing a shawl around the Presidents shoulders as a momento. 4. He entered the room with a photographer, holding an album and a shawl. 5. The President glanced through it and said, I shall not be able to make it but may God bless the children. 6. The man then left and I angrily pointed out that he had taken the shawl with him, to which the President replied, I do not need it. Perhaps he does.

36. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 (E) 5 37. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 (E) 5 38. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5 (E) 6 39. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5 (E) 6 40. Which of the following should be the LAST (SIXTH) Sentence after rearrangement ? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 (E) 5 Answers: 1. (E) 2. (C) 3. (D) 4. (A) 5. (D) 6. (A) 7. (B) 8. (E) 9. (B) 10. (E) 11. (A) 12. (C) 13. (B) 14. (C) 15. (A) 16. (B) 17. (E) 18. (D) 19. (B) 20. (A) 21. (D) 22. (C) 23. (A) 24. (D) 25. (A) 26. (B) 27. (C) 28. (A) 29. (A) 30. (E) 31. (A) 32. (C) 33. (C) 34. (D) 35. (E) 36. (D) 37. (B) 38. (D) 39. (E) 40. (A) [ Read More... ] 0 comments Labels: Bank Clerk Exams, General English, Solved Papers Dena Bank (Clerk) Exam, 2009 : English Language

Dena Bank (Clerk) Exam., 2009 (Held on 8-3-2009) English Language : Solved Paper Directions(Q. 115) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. Bhaskar was a wealthy, wordly wise merchant. On his deathbed, he called his only son, Nakul, and gave him some advice. When you do business and travel to an unknown land, make sure you know the local culture well. Try to gain as much information as you can. This and presence of mind will come to your rescue. Bhaskar died a few days later and Nakul began looking after the business. Once, he travelled by ship to a distant country where he stayed at an inn. He began talking to the owner and ended up telling him all about his life and the business had come to conduct. The following day, Nakul was heading to the bustling market when a one armed man rushed up to him and said, Your father took one of my arms as a loan. You must return it to me. Not knowing what to do, Nakul asked the man to meet him the next day. A little later, a woman came upto Nakul and said, Your father married me and would send me money every month. This responsibility is now yours. Again Nakul asked for a days respite and walked on. On the way he stopped at a tavern and ate breakfast. While paying for his meal the owner said, The only payment I want is for you to make me happy. Though he had to pay only two coins, Nakul gave the man five, but the man still maintained that he was unhappy. That evening Nakul met a man who invited him to a game of dice. Unaware they were playing with a trick dice, he lost every game. The winner set him an unusual condition, Drink all the water in the sea or give me all the goods on your ship. Nakul said he would give him his decision the next day. That night as Nakul lay on his bed, he remembered his fathers words, In a foreign land only your wits will come to your aid. The next morning, as soon as he reached the marketplace, the one armed man appeared. Nakul smiled when he saw him and said, My father took many such loans and our house is full of hands. I shall take your other arm, find the matching one and repay you. The man ran away petrified. He then approached the woman who claimed to have been married to his father. My father was wrong not to tell us about you. Come home with me and help my mother in the fields. The woman left without a word. Next, Nakul went to the tavern and standing outside shouted, Hail the King ! Your king is great ! I am happy to hear you say that, was the only response the tavern owner could give. If you are happy, continued Nakul, I have paid for my meal. Nakul then sought out the man who had won at dice the previous night. I shall gladly drink all the water in the sea provided you bring me the water in jugs. The man made a quick getaway when he heard this. Nakul returned home after conducting much business. He was far richer in wisdom too.

1. Which of the following is TRUE in the context of the passage ? (1) Nakul preferred sailing to working in the fields with his mother. (2) Bhaskars second wife was a greedy woman. (3) Bhaskar did not have faith in Nakuls ability to successfully run the business. (A) None (B) Only (1) (C) Both (1) & (3) (D) Both (2) & (3) (E) Only (2) 2. Why did Nakul visit a far-away country ? (A) It was his fathers final request (B) To acquire knowledge about a different culture (C) To mee some of his fathers acquaintances (D) To trade and do business (E) None of these 3. How did Nakul manage to deal with the people who tried to swindle him ? (1) His father provided him with the solution in a dream. (2) He threatened them with dire punishment. (3) He gave into their demands and paid them off. (A) None (B) Only (2) (C) Only (3) (D) Both (1) & (2) (E) None of these 4. Why wasnt Nakul able to win any of the games while gambling ? (A) He was not a skilful player (B) He was distracted while playing (C) The other players were cheating with a trick dice (D) He was not well versed with local rules (E) None of these 5. Which of the following best describes the one armed mans reaction when he met Nakul for the second time ? (A) He was upset because Nakul refused to honour the debt his father owed him (B) He was angry at Nakul for laughing at his plight (C) He was frightened since Nakul had threatened to cut-off his remaining arm (D) He was worried about what action Nakul would take against him for trying to cheat him (E) He admired Nakul for outwitting him. 6. Why did Nakul confide in the innkeeper ? (A) The innkeeper was an old friend of his father (B) He was drunk and unaware he was confiding in a stranger

(C) He was still upset by his fathers death and wanted to talk to someone (D) By confiding in the innkeeper he hoped to get information about the local customs (E) None of these 7. Why did Nakul pay the tavern owner five coins instead of two ? (A) Not being familiar with the foreign currency he made a mistake (B) Nakul did not have the exact change (C) He left a tip to show his appreciation for a good meal (D) He thought the extra money would make the innkeeper happy (E) He wanted to create a favourable impression 8. Which of the following can be said about Nakuls father ? (A) He was adventurous and had travelled all over the world (B) He was rich and experienced in the ways of the world (C) He was prosperous because he had duped a lot of people (D) He favoured Nakul among all his children (E) He was poor and knew about various cultures 9. Why did Nakul have a good opinion of the King of the faraway country ? (1) He encouraged trade and his subjects were prosperous. (2) He ensured that visitors were treated with hospitality. (3) There were many facilities for entertainment there. (A) Only (1) (B) Only (2) (C) Both (1) & (3) (D) Only (3) (E) None of these 10. What was Nakuls overall experience in the far-away country ? (A) It was an unpleasant one and he decided it would be his last trip (B) It was a profitable one and he learnt a lot (C) It was stressful and he was glad to return home (D) It was sad since people kept recounting memories of his father (E) None of these Directions(Q. 1113) Choose the word which is MOST SIMILAR in EANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage. 11. conduct (A) behaviour (B) handle (C) action (D) habits (E) guide 12. respite

(A) stop (B) part (C) delay (D) rest (E) relax 13. unknown (A) undecided (B) anonymous (C) renowned (D) unidentified (E) unfamiliar Directions(Q. 1415) Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE in MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage. 14. appeared (A) evaporated (B) died (C) invisible (D) vanished (E) faded 15. matching (A) duplicate (B) dissimilar (C) original (D) identical (E) single Directions(Q. 1620) In each sentence below four words have been printed in bold which are lettered (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these words may be wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the wrongly spelt or inappropriate word. The letter of that word is the answer. If all the words are correctly spelt and are appropriate the answer is (E), i.e., All Correct. 16. To find a solution (A) to the problem, we met (B) daily after work and contributed (C) our ideals. (D) All Correct (E) 17. After the presentation (A) it was clearly (B) that they were not interested (C) in financing (D) the project. All Correct (E) 18. In my opinion it will be difficult (A) to persuade (B) the employees to accept (C) these changes (D) in the rules. All Correct (E) 19. This is the first time that he has been selected (A) to give a speech (B) at the anual (C)

conference. (D) All Correct (E) 20. Inspite of my attempts (A) to encourage (B) him to continue (C) studying (D) he decided to take up a job All Correct (E) Directions(Q. 2125) Rearrange the following Six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them. (1) At seventy-eight her fingers became too stiff to hold a needle so she began painting. (2) I decided to tell this boy the story of Ann Moses. (3) She began a career at eighty, so if you believe in yourself anything is possible. I ended. (4) At the age of twenty-seven, a boy was discouraged about his career. (5) She struggled hard to raise five children by doing embroidery and working on a farm. (6) She went on to paint over 2,000 pictures which became famous. 21. Which of the following will be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (2) (B) (3) (C) (4) (D) (5) (E) (6) 22. Which of the following will be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (1) (B) (2) (C) (3) (D) (4) (E) (5) 23. Which of the following will be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (1) (B) (2) (C) (3) (D) (4) (E) (5) 24. Which of the following will be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (2) (B) (3) (C) (4) (D) (5) (E) (6) 25. Which of the following will be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (1)

(B) (2) (C) (3) (D) (5) (E) (6) Directions(Q. 2630) Which of the phrases (A), (B) (C) and (D) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and No Correction is Required, mark (E) as the answer. 26. During the meeting he discussed each of the suggestions and how they are could be implemented. (A) that they are (B) why they could (C) how it could (D) when there can (E) No Correction Required 27. When he finished his studies, there was a lot of pressure by him joining our family business. (A) on him joining (B) in his joining (C) on him to join (D) joining (E) No Correction Required 28. It is disappointment that the majority of farmers who took loans last year have failed to repay them. (A) is disappointment in (B) is disappointing that (C) is to disappoint (D) has disappointed to (E) No Correction Required 29. When I studied engineering thirty years ago, there was less as ten female students in my class. (A) were smaller than (B) was little as (C) was lower than (D) were less than (E) No Correction Required 30. Once the manager approves the plans, it was easy convinced the rest of the team. (A) was easily convinced (B) will be easy to convince (C) has easily convinced

(D) being easy to convince (E) No Correction Required Directions(Q. 3140) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E) i.e. No Error. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.) 31. It is sad that in (A) / our country education is (B) / available only to those (C) / whom can afford it. (D) No Error (E) 32. I was determined (A) / to learn everything (B) / I could from the people (C) / off the village. (D) No Error (E) 33. During the holidays (A) / I am often worked (B) / in my uncles shop to (C) / earn some pocket money. (D) No Error (E) 34. Most banks did not taken (A) / her plan to set up (B) / a factory in (C) / the area seriously. (D) No Error (E) 35. Every year we have (A) / a function where (B) / the children of our staff (C) / is awarded scholarships. (D) No Error (E) 36. Many of the funds (A) / I needed to buy (B) / my own house were (C) / given by my father. (D) No Error (E) 37. Since he was from (A) / the district and able to (B) / speak the language locally, (C) / they trusted him. (D) No Error (E) 38. Every month he would (A) / meet the employees to (B) / discuss their problems (C) / and answer their questions. (D) No Error (E) 39. I had to work full time (A) / so I could not devote (B) / as much time as (C) / I wanted to playing cricket. (D) No Error (E) 40. He did not even (A) / have no property (B) / to sell to (C) / cover his losses. (D) No Error (E) Directions(Q. 4150) In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words are suggested one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. I was born and (41) up in a village by my grandparents. We had two granaries to (42) the rice that we grew. (43) the better quality white rice was kept in the granary in the front of the

house, the (44) quality red rice was kept in the granary at the back. We never had (45) money in the house, so those who came to ask for alms were given rice. My grandmother would send me to the front granary to bring rice for them, but when she cooked for (46) of us she would use the red rice. I was (47) by her behaviour. One day, I asked her why she did this ? She (48) and said something I will never forget. (49) whenever you give something to somebody, give the best in you, never the second best. (50) director of a foundation, if I help people today, it is because of this lesson she taught me. 41. (A) raised (B) adopted (C) grown (D) brought (E) grew 42. (A) pick (B) save (C) supply (D) cultivate (E) store 43. (A) Instead (B) While (C) Yet (D) Therefore (E) For 44. (A) less (B) worse (C) defective (D) inferior (E) best 45. (A) plenty (B) vast (C) lots (D) sufficiently (E) much 46. (A) all (B) remaining (C) gathering (D) none (E) those

47. (A) puzzled (B) confusing (C) worrying (D) frightened (E) angry 48. (A) pleased (B) shouted (C) smiled (D) advised (E) hugged 49. (A) remember (B) pray (C) memorise (D) think (E) appeal 50. (A) when (B) since (C) only (D) perhaps (E) as Answers with Explanations 1. (E) 2. (D) 3. (E) 4. (C) 5. (C) 6. (D) 7. (D) 8. (B) 9. (B) 10. (B) 11. (B) 12. (E) 13. (E) 14. (D) 15. (B) 16. (D) Change ideals to ideas. 17. (B) Change clearly to clear. 18. (E) 19. (C) Change anual to annual. 20. (D) Change studying to study. 21. (E) 22. (D) 23. (C) 24. (A) 25. (D) 26. (C) Change how they are could to how it could. 27. (C) Change by him joining to on him to join. 28. (B) Change is disappointment that to is disappointing that. 29. (D) Change was less as to were less then 30. (B) Change was easy convinced to will be easy to convince. 31. (D) Change whom to who 32. (D) Change off to of. 33. (B) Change am often worked to often work. 34. (A) Change did not taken to did not take. 35. (D) Change is to are. 36. (A) Change Many to Most. 37. (C) Change the language locally to the local language. 38. (E) 39. (D) Change playing to to play.

40. (A) Delete did not It is redundant. 41. (D) 42. (E) 43. (B) 44. (D) 45. (E) 46. (A) 47. (A) 48. (C) 49. (A) 50. (E)

Bank of Baroda Agriculture Officers Exam., 2008 (Held on 14-12-2008) General Socio-Economic and Banking Awareness : Solved Paper 1. As per the news published in various newspapers/magazines the UN Secretary General has asked nations to take special steps to reduce global food crisis. What suggestions he has given to overcome the problem of food crisis ? 1. Increase productivity limit of small holdings. 2. Invest more in agricultural development research and technology transfer. 3. Increase private sector investment and public funding in the field. (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Only 3 (D) All 1, 2 and 3 (E) None of these 2. As per the news published in various financial newspapers/magazines the Govt. of India is planning to release inflation figures based on revised Wholesale Price Index (WPI). The base year for the same will be (A) 2000-01 (B) 2002-03 (C) 2004-05 (D) 2005-06 (E) None of these 3. J. P. Morgan has taken over the major stake of the banking operations business of which of the following US based banks recently ? (A) Bank of America (B) Washington Mutual Inc. (C) Lehman Brothers (D) Wachovia Corporation (E) None of these 4. India to depend on edible oil imports for 3-4 yearswas the news in a leading financial newspaper recently. What at present is the total demand of edible oil through import in India per annum approximately ? (A) 4 mts. (B) 8 mts. (C) 10 mts.

(D) 13 mts. (E) 20 mts. 5. The Govt. of India has decided to hike the support price of Agri. Crops particularly food crops. Why has Govt. taken this decision ? 1. To help farmers in getting good value of their products. 2. To encourage cultivation of food crops in place of sugarcane etc. which needs more water input. 3. Govt. wishes that farmers should not export their products as it will create a shortage in local markets. (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Only 3 (D) Both 1 and 2 only (E) None of these 6. As per the news published in various newspapers the Govt. of India has asked various banks to give their support to the implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA). How can banks give their support for the same ? 1. By opening hassle-free savings bank account of the beneficiaries. 2. By providing job opportunities to the residents of rural areas who are willing to work in banks. 3. By providing financial support to various schemes/projects taken up under the NREGA. (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Only 3 (D) All 1, 2 and 3 (E) None of these 7. As per the news published in all major financial newspapers/magazines the US Govt. had proposed a bailout package, which they thought, was able to stabilize the faltering US financial system. What was the volume of the bailout package ? (A) $ 100 billion (B) $ 250 billion (C) $ 500 billion (D) $ 700 billion (E) None of these 8. Govt. of India is paying much attention on sustainable growth these days. Which of the following projects/schemes can be called as step(s) towards sustainable growth ? 1. e-choupal initiative designed to enhance farm productivity and provide market linkages to the farmers. 2. Social forestry which provide cumulative employment to various people across forestry based industries. 3. Renewable energy.

(A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Only 3 (D) Both 1 and 2 only (E) Both 2 and 3 only 9. Which of the following is grown in the cold climate of Kashmir ? (A) Coconut (B) Palm (C) Saffron (D) Jute (E) All of these 10. Which of the following was Indias rank in Global Hunger Index for 2007 ? (A) 118th (B) 101st (C) 96th (D) 90th (E) 50th 11. Which of the following banks has taken over the Centurion Bank of Punjab recently ? (A) IDBI Bank (B) ICICI Bank (C) HDFC Bank (D) Axis Bank (E) None of these 12. Which of the following organizations conduct programmes for educational vocational and occupational development of socio-economically backward and disadvantaged people in rural and urban areas in India ? (A) Navodaya Vidyalayas (B) Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) (C) Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (D) Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) (E) None of these 13. Very often we hear about Financial Inclusion these days. What is financial inclusion ? [Pick up the correct statement(s)] 1. Providing access to financial services (banking/insurance) etc. to the weaker sections of the society. 2. Adequate and timely credit to vulnerable groups at an affordable cost. 3. To ensure that atleast 33% of the general budget of each department/ministry goes of the schemes/plans weaker sections of the society. (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Only 3

(D) Both 1 and 2 only (E) All 1, 2 and 3 only 14. Which of the following is not a social sector programme ? (A) Mid Day Meal Scheme (B) Look East Policy (C) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (D) Kutir Jyoti (E) Development of Women and Children in Rural Area 15. India recently signed four agreements for economic cooperation, which will enhance the border trade between the two nations (which is almost nil at present). The name of this country is (A) Myanmar (B) China (C) Sri Lanka (D) Bangladesh (E) Nepal 16. The 11th Five Year plan aims at a growth rate at which of the following levels ? (A) 8% (B) 9% (C) 95% (D) 10% (E) 11% 17. Who amongst the following is the author of the book A Golden Age which was in news recently ? (A) Taslima Nasrin (B) Anita Desai (C) Salman Rushdie (D) Kiran Desai (E) Tahmina Anam 18. As reported in some of the newspapers/magazines the Minister talk in Geneva (WTO) held in July, 2008 was not successful. One of the reasons for the same was that India did not reach on an agreement on several issues with (A) China (B) Brazil (C) Pakistan (D) USA (E) Italy 19. Which of the following is not an employment generating programme of the Govt. of India ? (A) NREGA

(B) SGRY (C) SGSY (D) TRYSEM (E) DPAP 20. Which of the following groups represents the two types of Inflation ? (A) Cost push Inflation-Demand pull Inflation (B) Real Inflation-Artificial Inflation (C) Total Inflation-Partial Inflation (D) Wholesale price Inflation-Purchasing power parity Inflation (E) None of these 21. Many surveys done in the last few years by various Govt. agencies have reported an increase in the Rural Unemployment. What are the major causes of increase in rural unemployment ? 1. Old methods of agriculture 2. Dependence on monsoon for agricultural activities 3. Sharp increase in rural population (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 only (D) Only 3 (E) All 1, 2 and 3 only 22. Which of the following is not a plantation crop ? (A) Coconut (B) Potato (C) Oil Palm (D) Cashew (E) Rubber 23. Which of the following terms is used in Rifle Shooting ? (A) Bulls eye (B) Smash (C) Stroke (D) Trump (E) Punch 24. In our rural areas people are engaged in many allied agricultural activities. Which of the following cannot be considered one such activity ? (A) Fisheries (B) Dairy farming (C) Sheep Breeding (D) Poultry farming (E) Carpet Weaving

25. Ram Baran Yadav has taken over as the (A) President of Nepal (B) Prime Minister of Nepal (C) Governor of Assam (D) Governor of Manipur (E) Governor of Kerala 26. Which programme was launched to provide housing to rural people ? (A) Indira Awas Yojana (B) Slum Development Yojana (C) Adarsh Basti Programme (D) Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana (E) None of these 27. Which of the following is not a part of Bulk Imports in our country ? (A) Fertilizers (B) Iron & steel (C) Handicrafts (D) Edible Oil (E) Non-ferrous metals 28. Which of the following will be considered as an advance to Priority Sector by the banks ? (A) Credit to farmers for agricultural purposes (B) Loan to a group of doctors to establish a hospital in city (C) Loan to a sick mill owner (D) Loans given to purchase houses in posh colonies (E) None of these 29. Which of the following is not a part of the 20 Point Programme adopted by the Govt. of India in 2006 ? (A) Garibi Hatao (B) Sabke Liye Apna Ghar/Apni car (C) Janshakti (D) Jan-Jan Ka Swasthya (E) None of these 30. India recently decided to hike the Development Assistance to which of the following war torn countries by US $ 450 million ? (A) Nepal (B) Myanmar (C) Afghanistan (D) Pakistan (E) None of these 31. The 15th SAARC Summit was organized in August, 2008 in

(A) India (B) Pakistan (C) Nepal (D) Sri Lanka (E) Bangladesh 32. Which of the following schemes is NOT launched to provide any type of employment to beneficiaries ? (A) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (B) Mid Day Meal Scheme (C) National Food for Work Programme (D) Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (E) All are employment generating schemes 33. The theme of which of the following Summit was Meeting Global Challenges Through Innovative Cooperation ? (A) G-8 Summit (B) SAARC (C) NATO (D) European Union (E) Summit of Eight Islamic Developing Countries 34. The beneficiaries of which of the folllowing schemes are now covered under Janshree Bima Yojana ? (A) NREGA (B) Old Age Pension Scheme (C) Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (D) Swarna Jayanti Gram Rozgar Yojana (E) All of the above 35. Service Sector in India is about what percentage of the total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ? (A) 30% (B) 40% (C) 54% (D) 48% (E) 64% 36. Who amongst the following won the India Open Grand Prix Badminton Championship held in April, 2008 ? (A) Thailand (B) India (C) England (D) China (E) None of these

37. Who was given Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award for 2007 recently ? (A) Abhinav Bindra (B) Sania Mirza (C) Sachin Tendulkar (D) M. S. Dhoni (E) Vishwanathan Anand 38. Right to Education Bill envisages to provide free education to the children of the age group of (A) Upto 2 years (B) Upto 3 years (C) Upto 5 years (D) Upto 6 years (E) Upto 6-14 years 39. The 34th National Game (in 2009) will be organized in (A) Goa (B) Maharashtra (C) West Bengal (D) Punjab (E) Jharkhand 40. The Global Tobacco Epidemic 2008 report was prepared by World Health Organization recently. Which of the following countries, as given in the report, has maximum number of smokers in the world ? (A) India (B) China (C) United Kingdom (D) USA (E) None of these 41. Silvio Berlusconi whose name was in news recently is the (A) President of Italy (B) Prime Minister of Italy (C) President of Germany (D) Prime Minister of France (E) None of these 42. Who amongst the following crossed 5000 runs milestone in test cricket recently ? (A) Irfaan Pathan (B) Harbhajan Singh (C) Anil Kumble (D) M. S. Dhoni (E) Virendra Sehwag 43. National Judicial Council is headed by whom amongst the following ?

(A) Chief Justice of India (B) President of India (C) Vice President of India (D) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (E) Union Law Minister 44. Who amongst the following won the Best Booker Prize given away recently ? (A) Anita Desai (B) Shobha De (C) Kiran Desai (D) Vikram Seth (E) Salman Rushdie 45. The Association of China, Brazil, India, Mexico and South Africa is knows as (A) G-8 (B) G-15 (C) G-4 (D) O-5 (E) BRIC 46. Who amongst the following has taken over as the Chairman of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) ? (A) Anupam Kher (B) Om Puri (C) Amir Khan (D) Javed Akhtar (E) None of these 47. The US Open Mixed Doubles 2008 was won by the pair of (A) Roger Federer-Serena Williams (B) Leander Paes-Serena Williams (C) Sania Mirza-Leander Paes (D) Cara Black-Leander Paes (E) Cara Black-Mahesh Bhupati 48. Dayana Mendoza who was adjudged Miss Universe 2008 is a citizen of (A) Britain (B) China (C) Russia (D) Venezuela (E) India 49. Who amongst the following was honoured by Best Parliamentarian of the Year Award ? (A) Sushma Swaraj (B) Rahul Gandhi

(C) Priyaranjan Dasmunsi (D) Kamal Nath (E) None of these 50. Who amongst the following was given Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Reconciliation and Peace 2008 ? (A) Amartya Sen (B) Pushpakamal Dahal Prachanda (C) Sonia Gandhi (D) L. K. Advani (E) Nelson Mandela Answers : 1. (D) 2. (E) 3. (B) 4. (A) 5. (D) 6. (B) 7. (D) 8. (D) 9. (C) 10. (C) 11. (C) 12. (B) 13. (D) 14. (A) 15. (A) 16. (B) 17. (E) 18. (D) 19. (E) 20. (A) 21. (D) 22. (B) 23. (A) 24. (E) 25. (A) 26. (A) 27. (C) 28. (A) 29. (B) 30. (C) 31. (D) 32. (B) 33. (A) 34. (B) 35. (C) 36. (B) 37. (D) 38. (E) 39. (E) 40. (B) 41. (B) 42. (E) 43. (A) 44. (E) 45. (D) 46. (B) 47. (D) 48. (D) 49. (C) 50. (E)

Clerk Exam., 2008 General English : Solved Paper (Held on 6-7-2008) Directions(Q. 4150) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. The yearly festival was close at hand. The store room was packed with silk fabrics. gold ornaments, clay bowls full of sweet curd and platefuls of sweetmeats. The orders had been placed with shops well in advance. The mother was sending out gifts to everyone. The eldest son, a government servant, lived with his wife and children in far off lands. The second son had left home at an early age. As a merchant he travelled all over the world. The other sons had split up over petty squabbles, and they now lived in homes of their own. The relatives were spread all across the world. They rarely visited. The youngest son, left in the company of a servant, was soon bored and stood at the door all day long, waiting and watching. His mother, thrilled and excited, loaded the presents on trays and plates, covered them with colourful kerchiefs, and sent them off with maids and servants. The neighbours looked on. The day came to an end. All the presents had been sent off. The child came back into the house and dejectedly said to his mother, Maa, you gave a present to everyone, but you didnt give me anything !

His mother laughed, I have given all the gifts away to everyone, now see whats left for you. She kissed him on the forehead. The child said in a tearful voice, Dont I get a gift ? Youll get it when you go far away. But when I am close to you, dont I get something from your own hands ? His mother reached out her arms and drew him to her. This is all I have in my own hands. It is the most precious of all. 41. Why did the woman's second son travel ? (A) He was restless by nature (B) He did not want to stay at home (C) He was rich and could afford to travel (D) His job was such that he had to travel (E) None of these 42. Why did the womans eldest son not attend the festival ? (A) He was not on good terms with his youngest brother who lived at home (B) He had quarrelled with his mother (C) His wife did not allow him to return home (D) His job prevented him from taking leave (E) None of these 43. How did the woman prepare for the festival ? 1. She bought expensive gifts for her children and neighbours. 2. She ordered her servants to prepare sweets and food well in advance. 3. She made sure that her youngest child was looked after so that he wouldnt be bored. (A) None (B) Only 1 (C) Only 2 (D) Both 1 and 2 (E) All 1, 2 and 3 44. What did the youngest child do while his mother was busy ? 1. He waited for a chance to steal some sweetmeats. 2. He pestered his mother to give him a present. 3. He stood at the door with servants. (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 3 (D) Only 3 (E) None of these

45. Which of the following can be said about the woman ? (A) She was a widow who had brought up her children single handedly (B) She was not a good mother since her children had left home at an early age (C) She enjoyed sending her family gifts at festival time (D) She gave expensive presents to show that she was wealthy (E) She rarely visited her grand-children because they all lived abroad 46. What did the boy receive from his mother ? (A) She taught him the value of patience (B) She encouraged him to grow up and live independently like his brothers (C) She showed him the importance of giving expensive gifts (D) She gave him a hug to express her love (E) None of these 47. Which of the following is TRUE in the context of the passage ? (A) The woman usually ignored her youngest son (B) The womans eldest son lived abroad (C) The members of the womans family did not care about her (D) The woman made all the preparations herself since she did not want to burden the servants (E) The woman sent gifts to her children to ensure that they visited her Directions(Q. 4849) Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in bold as used in the passage. 48. Left (A) Gone (B) Quit (C) Remaining (D) Disappeared (E) Forgot 49. Packed (A) Filled (B) Squeezed (C) Crowd (D) Collected (E) Untidy 50. Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word dejectedly as used in the passage. (A) Calmly (B) Happily (C) Willingly (D) Fortunately (E) Softly

Directions(Q. 5155) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any) 51. Many multinational companies (A) / have not been as (B) /successful in India (C) /than we expected. (D) No error (E) 52. He has ruined (A) /his eyesight (B) /by not using (C) /his spectacles regularly. (D) No error (E) 53. Mostly of the (A) /newly recruited officers (B) /have no experience (C) /in the banking sector. (D) No error (E) 54. The resignation of (A) /one of our directors (B) /have caused the price (C) / of shares to fall. (D) No error (E) 55. There are many (A) /ways of which (B) /inflation can (C) /be measured. (D) No error (E) Directions(Q. 5660) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and No correction is required. mark (E) as the answer. 56. Each of the loan must be approved by the Branch Manager (A) Every loan (B) Each one of the loan (C) Any of the loan (D) All of the loan (E) No correction required 57. The issue was taken before the Municipal Corporation meeting last week (A) Taking place at (B) Taken after (C) Being taken in (D) Taken up at (E) No correction required 58. He has asked for the names of those employees involved in the project. (A) had asked (B) having asked about (C) was asked that (D) is asking (E) no correction required

59. Considerate the traffic, it is better to leave for the airport an hour early (A) While considering (B) Consideration of (C) Considering (D) Being considerate to (E) No correction required 60. He is a good leader, knowing that to motivate his employees to achieve (A) That known when (B) Who knows how (C) Which knows how (D) Knowing what (E) No correction required Directions(Q. 6165) Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them. (1) The able bodied men of the tribe gathered to discuss how to climb the mountain. (2) As part of their plundering they kidnapped a baby of one of the families. (3) One day the mountain tribe invaded those living in the valley. (4) We couldnt climb the mountain. How could you?, they asked, It wasnt your baby ! she replied. (5) There were two tribes in the Andesone lived in the valley and the other high up in the mountains. (6) Two days later they noticed the childs mother coming down the mountain that they hadnt yet figured out how to climb. 61. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (1) (B) (2) (C) (3) (D) (4) (E) (5) 62. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (6) (B) (5) (C) (4) (D) (3) (E) (2) 63. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (1) (B) (2) (C) (3)

(D) (4) (E) (5) 64. Which of the following should be the SIXTH (LAST) sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (1) (B) (2) (C) (3) (D) (4) (E) (5) 65. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (1) (B) (2) (C) (3) (D) (4) (E) (5) Directions(Q. 6670) In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word, which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence mark (E) i.e., all correct as your answer. 66. The income (A) of many people in rural (B) India is not adequate (C) to satisfy (D) their basic needs. All correct (E) 67. He is always (A) prompt (B) in caring (C) out instructions. (D) All correct (E) 68. The revized (A) rates (B) of interest will be effective (C) immediately. (D) All correct (E) 69. Such transactions (A) are quiet (B) expensive (C) and time consuming (D) for customers. All correct (E) 70. The guidelines (A) of the new scheme (B) are expected (C) to be finally (D) soon. All correct (E) Directions(Q. 7180) In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words/ phrases are suggested one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. I used to look (71) to the holidays. I was usually (72) to my uncles house where I (73) his children. I did not get paid a salary for (74) What I received in return however, was far more (75) My uncle was an avid reader. During the time I spent with

his family I had an (76) to read the vast amount of books and magazines that he possessed. This improved my English to some (77) Reading became my new (78 79) spending my pocket money on a ticket to the cinema I began to (80) books. This has benefited me greatly. 71. (A) forward (B) towards (C) backward (D) up (E) around 72. (A) went (B) sent (C) visited (D) travelled (E) gone 73. (A) cared (B) occupy (C) guarded (D) taught (E) played 74. (A) them (B) whom (C) this (D) now (E) which 75. (A) expensive (B) deserving (C) helping (D) demanding (E) valuable 76. (A) opportunity (B) ability (C) use (D) encouragement (E) achievement 77. (A) distance (B) extent (C) time (D) limits (E) degrees

78. (A) activity (B) hope (C) hobby (D) duty (E) worship 79. (A) despite (B) though (C) by (D) instead of (E) while 80. (A) sell (B) read (C) exchange (D) invest (E) buy Answers: 41. (D) 42. (E) 43. (A) 44. (D) 45. (C) 46. (D) 47. (B) 48. (C) 49. (A) 50. (C) 51. (D) Replace than with as. 52. (E) 53. (A) Change Mostly to Most. 54. (C) Change have to has. 55. (B) Replace of with in. 56. (A) 57. (D) 58. (E) 59. (C) 60. (B) 61. (C) 62. (A) 63. (E) 64. (D) 65. (B) 66. (E) 67. (C) 68. (A) 69. (E) 70. (D) 71. (A) 72. (B) 73. (D) 74. (C) 75. (E) 76. (A) 77. (B) 78. (C) 79. (D) 80. (E) [ Read More... ] 0 comments Labels: Bank Clerk Exams, General English, Solved Papers SBI Clerk Exam, 2008 (IInd Shift) : General English (Fully Solved)

State Bank of India Clerk Exam., 2008 General English : Solved Paper (Held on 13-7-2008) (IInd Shift) Directions(Q. 110) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.

There was a girl who sang beautifully at the temple every morning. The music master used to happily recall, One day when I went into the woods to pluck flowers, I found this baby under a pipal tree. He picked her up carefully, raised her lovingly as if she was his daughter and taught her to sing before she spoke her first word. The music master grew old and didn't see too well. The girl tended to him caringly. Many people including young men travelled from far and wide to hear her sing. This made the music master's heart quake with fear. You will choose one of them as your husband. What is to become of me ? The girl replied, I shall not be apart from you. But on a full moon night during the harvest festival, the master's chief disciple touched his feet reverently and said, Master grant me your permission for your daughter has agreed to marry me. The master's tears flowed freely, She has chosen well. Go and fetch her, let me hear you sing the first of many melodies that you will sing together. The two began to sing in harmony. But the song was interrupted by the arrival of the royal messenger. Your daughter is very fortunate-the king has sent for her, the messenger said. At the palace the Queen summoned the girl to her and said, I place upon you the honour of making sure my daughter is never unhappy at her husband's home. There wasn't a single tear in the girl's eyes but she thought of the master and her heart was heavy. That very night the princess began her journey to Kambhoj. The princess's royal chariot led the procession and the girl's palanquin followed close behind carrying trunks of silks, jewellry and precious stones. It was covered with a velvet sheet and had soldiers on both sides. As the procession passed, the master and his disciple Kumarsen stood still by the wayside. A collective sigh escaped the crowd gathered there wishing that the princess wouldn't feel homesick in her faraway home. 1. Which of the following can be said about the girl ? (1) She was brought up by her father as her mother had died when she was a baby. (2) She was a talented singer who had learnt to sing at an early age. (3) She was only allowed to sing with the master's permission. (A) Only (1) (B) Both (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) (D) All (1), (2) and (3) (E) None of these 2. What was the girl's reaction to leaving home ? (A) She was honoured to be serving the princess (B) Sadness at leaving the master. (C) She entrusted the task of looking after the music master to Kumarasen (D) She was thrilled to be living in luxury (E) None of these 3. What task was entrusted to the girl by the Queen ? (A) Seeing that her daughter reached Kambhoj safely (B) Entertaining the princess on her journey to Kambhoj

(C) Protecting the princess and reporting to the queen if she was unhappy (D) Ensuring the princess' happiness (E) None of these 4. What was the master's reaction to the girl's decision to marry his disciple ? (A) He was upset and cried (B) He promised to give his permission if the couple sang well together (C) He was sad because she would be going to Kambhoj which was far away (D) He was pleased with her choice of husband (E) None of these 5. Which of the following is not true in the context of the passage ? (1) The girl was leaving the master and going to Kambhoj once she was married. (2) The king sent for the girl because she was a good singer. (3) The master did not let the girl study any other subject except music. (A) Only (1) (B) Both (1) and (2) (C) All (1), (2) and (3) (D) Both (1) and (3) (E) None of these 6. Why was the princess going on a journey ? (1) She was going to her prospective husband's home to get engaged. (2) Her parents wanted her to visit the kingdom of which she would be the future queen. (3) To take expensive gifts for the rulers of the Kambhoj who were well known to her parents. (A) None (B) Only (2) (C) Only (1) (D) Both (1) and (2) (E) Both (2) and (3) 7. Why was the master afraid ? (A) He felt the princess would treat the young girl unkindly (B) He would be all alone after the girl's marriage (C) The girl may not be able to adapt to her new home (D) He was slowly going blind. (E) None of these Directions(Q. 89) Choose the word which is MOST NEARLY the SAME in MEANING as the word printed in bold as used in the passage. 68. fortunate (A) rich (B) liked (C) happy

(D) successful (E) lucky 9. raised (A) nurtured (B) lifted (C) grew (D) built (E) high 10. Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word Collective as used in the passage (A) alone (B) separately (C) united (D) partial (E) single Directions(Q. 1115) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.) 11. In present the (A)/ prices of food grains (B)/ are high all (C)/ over the world. (D) No error (E) 12. Majority of the banks (A)/ today uses technology (B)/ to reach out to those (C)/living in rural areas. (D) No error (E) 13. I will give (A)/ you the advance (B)/ if you repay it as (C)/ soon as possibly. (D) No error (E) 14. Though he is very (A)/ wealthy and powerful (B)/ he has any (C)/ concern for the poor. (D) No error (E) 15. Mala has the (A)/ ability t o handle (B)/ many tasks at (C)/ the same time. (D) No error (E) Directions(Q. 1620) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below should replace the phrases given in bold in the following sentences to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and No correction is required, mark (E) as the answer. 16. Finding himself in financial difficulty, he came forward me for help and advice (A) came across (B) is come upto (C) came to

(D) comes with (E) No correction required 17. Deepak having been over eighteen years of age, is entitled to vote (A) has been of (B) being over (C) who is having over (D) who is been (E) No correction required 18. The magazine that we subscribe to is published monthly (A) which is subscribed (B) we are subscribed (C) whom we subscribe (D) whichever we subscribe (E) No correction required 19. Among of his many good qualities, that I remember is his honesty (A) All of his (B) Some of the (C) Only of his (D) One of his (E) No correction required 20. Many of our clients have deposit of this foreign bank (A) have deposits in (B) had deposited (C) with deposits (D) have deposited (E) No correction required Directions(Q. 2125) Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them. (1) The sailor was told it was placed there as warning signal to sailors to warn them of the danger. (2) He returned to the spot a few years later as captain of his own ship. (3) The ship was at sea for many days and finally anchored near the coastline. (4) The night was stormy and without a warning signal his ship was wrecked on that very rock. (5) One of the sailors on board saw a bell tied to a dangerous submerged rock. (6) As a joke the sailor decided to steal the bell and hide it despite being informed of this. 21. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (1) (B) (2)

(C) (3) (D) (4) (E) (5) 22. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (1) (B) (2) (C) (3) (D) (4) (E) (5) 23. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (1) (B) (2) (C) (3) (D) (4) (E) (5) 24. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (1) (B) (2) (C) (3) (D) (4) (E) (5) 25. Which of the following should be the SIXTH (LAST) sentence after rearrangement ? (A) (1) (B) (2) (C) (3) (D) (4) (E) (5) Directions(Q. 2630) In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered as (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word, which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (E) i.e. All Correct as your answer. 26. We have incurred (A) an expense (B) of over fifty thousands (C) this year alone. (D) All correct (E) 27. World Earth Day is celeberated (A) as a means (B) to make people aware (C) about the environment. (D) All correct (E) 28. The key issue (A) discused (B) at the meeting was how to resolve (C) the food crisis.

(D) All correct (E) 29. He deserves (A) some recognition (B) for working diligently (C) for the passed (D) five years. All correct (E) 30. There are many employment (A) opportunities (B) for fresh graduates (C) in the market (D) today. All correct (E) Directions(Q. 3140) In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words are suggested one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. I had (31) to become a multipurpose manager. I took three steps to accomplish this. First, I took very (32) part in professional associations. I (33) the National President of the Indian Society for Training and Developmentone of the (34) organizations for HR professionals. This helped me to grow professionally. My communication skills (35). It also taught me (36) to conduct meetings in an effective manner. My job (37) me to different parts of the country and I (38) believe that (39) provided me with an education. I also wrote a lot. Newspaper editors often approached me with (40) to write articles for their publications. 31. (A) achieved (B) aim (C) try (D) dreamed (E) wanted 32. (A) selected (B) active (C) interesting (D) often (E) joint 33. (A) elected (B) voted (C) became (D) applied (E) decided 34. (A) respected (B) status (C) impressed (D) aged (E) common

35. (A) lacked (B) grown (C) learnt (D) improved (E) earned 36. (A) that (B) why (C) how (D) never (E) anyhow 37. (A) saw (B) showed (C) posted (D) discovered (E) took 38. (A) quiet (B) firmly (C) strong (D) first (E) not 39. (A) travelling (B) journey (C) visit (D) migrating (E) shift 40. (A) wish (B) offer (C) appointments (D) requests (E) commands Answers with Explanations 1. (C) 2. (B) 3. (D) 4. (E) 5. (B) 6. (A) 7. (B) 8. (E) 9. (B) 10. (A) 11. (A) Write At in place of In. 12. (B) Write use. 13. (D) Write possible. 14. (C) Write no in place of any. 15. (E) 16. (C) 17. (E) 18. (E) 19. (D) 20. (A) 21. (C) 22. (E) 23. (A) 24. (D)

25. (B) 26. (C) Write change thousands to thousand. 27. (A) Write celebrated. 28. (B) Write discussed. 29. (D) Write past. 30. (E) 31. (E) 32. (B) 33. (C) 34. (A) 35. (D) 36. (C) 37. (E) 38. (B) 39. (A) 40. (D)

Allahabad Bank Clerk Exam., 2008 Computer General Knowledge : Solved Paper (Held on 30-08-2008) 1. If a word is typed that is not in Words dictionary, a____________wavy underline appears below the word. (A) red (B) green (C) blue (D) black (E) None of these Ans : (A) 2. The____________button on the quick access Toolbar allows you to cancel your recent commands or actions. (A) Search (B) Cut (C) Document (D) Undo (E) None of these Ans : (D) 3. In Excel, any set of characters containing a letter , hyphen, or space is considered (A) a formula (B) text (C) a name (D) a title (E) None of these Ans : (B) 4. ____________Software allows users to perform calculations on rows and columns of data. (A) Word processing

(B) Presentation graphics (C) Database Management Systems (D) Electronic Spreadsheet (E) None of these Ans : (C) 5. A ____________represent approximately one billion memory locations. (A) kilobyte (B) megabyte (C) gigabyte (D) terabyte (E) None of these Ans : (C) 6. ____________cells involves creating a single cell by combining two or more selected cells. (A) Formatting (B) Merging (C) Embedding (D) Splitting (E) None of these Ans : (B) 7. The operating system is the most common type of____________software. (A) communication (B) application (C) system (D) word-processing (E) None of these Ans : (C) 8. When you quickly press and releaes the left mouse button twice , you are (A) Primary-clicking (B) pointing (C) Double-clicking (D) Secondary-clicking (E) None of these Ans : (C) 9. The horizontal and vertical lines on a worksheet are called (A) cells (B) sheets (C) block lines (D) gridlines (E) None of these Ans : (D)

10. To delete an incorrect character in a document, ____________ to erase to the right of the insertion point. (A) press the left mouse key (B) double-click the right mouse key (C) press the BACKSPACE key (D) press the delete key (E) None of these Ans : (D) 11. The operating system does all of the following EXCEPT: (A) provide a way for the user to interact with the computer. (B) manage the central processing unit (CPU). (C) manage memory and storage. (D) enable users to perform a specific task such as document editing. Ans : (D) 12. During the boot process, the____________looks for the system files. (A) CD B. BIOS C. CPU D. DVD Ans : (B) 13. ____________ are lists of commands that appear on the screen. (A) GUIs (B) Icons (C) Menus (D) Windows Ans : (C) 14. ____________ is the ability of an operating system to control the activities of multiple programs at the same time. (A) Multitasking (B) Streamlining (C) Multiuser (D) Simulcasting Ans : (A) 15. The unique signal, generated by a device, that tells the operating system that it is in need of immediate attention is called an: (A) action. (B) event. (C) interrupt. (D) activity. Ans : (C)

16. The operating system controls access to the processor by assigning a(n) ____________ to each task requiring the processors attention. (A) CPU (B) slice of time (C) stack (D) event Ans : (B) 17. The blocks of code, included in the operating system, that software applications interact with are known as: (A) application programming interfaces (APIs). (B) complimentary metal-oxide conductors (CMOS). (C) device drivers. (D) bootstrap loaders. Ans : (A) 18. MS-DOS is a ____________ operating system. (A) point-and-click (B) user-friendly (C) command-driven (D) Mac Ans : (C) 19. An interrupt handler is a(n): (A) location in memory that keeps track of recently generated interrupts. (B) peripheral device. (C) utility program. (D) special numeric code that indicates the priority of a request. Ans : (D) 20. A spooler is a(n): (A) location in memory that maintains the contents of a document until it prints out. (B) print job. (C) program that coordinates the print jobs that are waiting to print. (D) message sent from the printer to the operating system when a print job is completed. Ans : (C) 21. Virtual memory is typically located: (A) on a floppy disk. (B) in the CPU. (C) in a flash card. (D) on the hard drive. Ans : (D) 22. The purpose of a swap (or page) file is to:

(A) maintain pages of documents that are being spooled to the printer. (B) hold a programs data or instructions in virtual memory when it cant fit in RAM. (C) prevent thrashing in a multitasking environment. (D) allow multiple print jobs to print their pages out simultaneously. Ans : (B) 23. The definition of thrashing is: (A) swapping data between virtual memory and RAM too frequently. (B) insufficient hard disk space. (C) too many processors being managed by the operating system. (D) inaccurate information stored in the registry. Ans : (A) 24. All of the following are TRUE of Safe Mode EXCEPT: (A) Safe Mode is a special diagnostic mode. (B) Safe Mode loads all nonessential icons. (C) Safe Mode allows users to troubleshoot errors. (D) Safe Mode loads only the most essential devices. Ans : (B) 25. Verification of a login name and password is known as: (A) configuration. (B) accessibility. (C) authentication. (D) logging in. Ans : (C) 26. The combination of the operating system and the processor is referred to as the computers: (A) CPU. (B) platform. (C) BIOS. (D) CMOS. Ans : (B) 27. The following message generally means: (A) a nonsystem floppy has been left in the floppy disk drive. (B) the CD drive is not functioning. (C) the BIOS is corrupted. (D) there is a problem loading a device. Ans : (A) 28. Which of the following is the correct sequence of actions that takes place during the boot-up process? (A) Load operating system ? Activate BIOS ? Perform POST ? Check configuration settings

(B) Activate BIOS ? Perform POST ? Load operating system ? Check configuration settings (C) Perform POST ? Load operating system ? Activate BIOS ? Check configuration settings (D) Activate BIOS ? Check configuration settings ? Perform POST ? Load operating system Ans : (B) 29. All of the following are steps involved in the boot process EXCEPT: (A) load the operating system into RAM. (B) the power-on self-test. (C) activate the basic input/output system (BIOS). (D) load application programs. Ans : (D) 30. The ____________, stored on a ROM chip, is responsible for loading the operating system from its permanent location on the hard drive into RAM. (A) BIOS (B) API (C) device driver (D) supervisor program Ans : (A) 31. The basic input/output system (BIOS) is stored in: (A) RAM. (B) ROM. (C) the CPU. (D) the hard drive. Ans : (B) 32. Ensuring that the essential peripheral devices are attached and operational is the ____________ process. (A) configuration (B) CMOS (C) POST (D) ROM Ans : (C) 33. The memory resident portion of the operating system is called the (A) registry. (B) API. (C) CMOS. (D) kernel. Ans : (D) 34. Which of the following does NOT occur during the power-on self-test (POST)?

(A) The ScanDisk utility begins to run. (B) The video card and video memory are tested. (C) The BIOS identification process occurs. (D) Memory chips are checked to ensure they are working properly. Ans : (A) 35. All of the following are TRUE regarding virtual memory EXCEPT (A) any amount of RAM can be allocated to virtual memory. (B) the setting for the amount of hard drive space to allocate to virtual memory can be manually changed. (C) this temporary storage is called the swap file (or page file). (D) virtual memory is physical space on the hard drive. Ans : (A) 36. The operating system allows users to organize the computers contents in a hierarchical structure of directories that include all of the following EXCEPT: (A) files. (B) folders. (D) drives. (D) systems. Ans : (D) 37. All of the following statements concerning windows are true EXCEPT (A) windows are an example of a command-driven environment. (B) windows can be resized and repositioned on the desktop. (C) more than one window can be open at a time. (D) toolbars and scrollbars are features of windows. Ans : (A) 38. All of the following statements concerning files are true EXCEPT (A) A file is a collection of related pieces of information stored together for easy reference. (B) Files can be generated from an application. (C) Files are stored in RAM. (D) Files should be organized in folders. Ans : (C) 39. Using Windows Explorer, a plus (+) sign in front of a folder indicates (A) an open folder. (B) the folder contains subfolders. (C) a text file. (D) a graphics file. Ans : (B) 40. In Windows XP, if you want to see the file size and modified dates of all files in a folder, the best viewing option is the __________ view. (A) List

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State Bank of India Clerical Cadre Recruitment Exam., 2008 General Awareness : Solved Paper 1. Which of the following Departments of the Govt. of India is helping banks in disbursement of rural credit by the banks ? (A) Railways (B) State Road Transports (C) Post and Telegraph (D) Ministry of Health (E) None of these 2. Which of the following organization/agencies has established a fund known as Investor protection fund ? (A) SEBI (B) NABARD (C) Bombay Stock Exchange (D) AMFI (E) None of these 3. Who amongst the following is the Head of the RBI at present ? (A) Mr. K.V. Kamath (B) Dr. Y.V. Reddey (C) Mr. N.R. Narayanamurthy (D) Mr. O.P. Bhatt (E) None of these 4. Majority of Rural people still prefer to go to which of the following for their credit needs ? (A) Money Lenders (B) Foreign Banks (C) NABARD (D) RBI (E) All of these

5. India has different categories of Commercial Banks. Which of the following is NOT one such category ? (A) Private Banks (B) Commodity Banks (C) Nationalized Banks (D) Co-operative Banks (E) Foreign Banks 6. Which of the following types of Banks are allowed to operate foreign currency accounts ? (1) Foreign Banks (2) Regional Rural Banks (3) Nationalized Banks (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Only 3 (D) All 1, 2 and 3 (E) None of these 7. Which of the following countries does not play International cricket ? (A) Russia (B) England (C) South Africa (D) Pakistan (E) India 8. The money which Govt. of India spends on the development of infrastructure in country comes from which of the following sources ? [Pick up the correct statement (s)] (1) Loan from World Bank/ADB etc. (2 Taxes collected from the people. (3) Loan from the RBI. (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Only 3 (D) Both 1 and 2 (E) All 1, 2 and 3 9. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently imposed a restriction on money flow in equity through P-Notes. What is the full form of P-Notes ? (A) Permanent Notes (B) Purchase-Notes (C) Participatory-Notes (D) Private Notes (E) None of these

10. Who amongst the following was the Captain of the Indian Cricket Team who won the Twenty-20 World Cup2007 ? (A) Yuvraj Singh (B) M.S. Dhoni (C) Rahul Dravid (D) Saurav Ganguly (E) None of these 11. Many times we read in financial newspapers about FII. What is the full form of FII ? (A) Final Investment in India (B) Foreign Investment in India (C) Formal Investment in India (D) Fair Institutional Investment (E) Foreign Institutional Investment 12. Benazir Bhutto is associated with which of the following political parties ? (A) Muslim League (B) Pakistan Peoples Party (C) Pakistan National Congress (D) Islamic Movement of Pakistan (E) None of these 13. One of the former Prime Ministers of which of the following countries was detained in house arrest for a short period after his/her return from a long exile ? (A) Germany (B) France (C) Pakistan (D) Brazil (E) None of these 14. Who amongst the following leaders from USA visited Israel and Palestinian West Bank so that a solution to the Israel and Palestinian problem can be worked out ? (A) George Bush (B) Al Gore (C) Bill Clinton (D) Condeleeza Rice (E) None of these 15. Justine Henin won the Women's singles US Open Tennis championship-2007 after defeat-ing (A) Svetlana Kuznetsova (B) Sania Mirza (C) Dinara Safina (D) Mathalie Dechy (E) None of these

16. As reported in papers the UN World Food Programmes stopped distributing food in Mogadishu town after its local head was abducted by the government soldiers of the country. Mogadishu is the capital town of (A) Tanzania (B) Turkey (C) Cuba (D) Libya (E) Somalia 17. The financial markets of which of the follow-ing countries were badly affected by subprime crisis ? (A) Russia (B) Brazil (C) UK (D) USA (E) None of these 18. Which of the following countries in the world is the biggest consumer of gold ? (A) USA (B) Bangladesh (C) Russia (D) India (E) None of these 19. Which of the following countries is NOT happy with the USA's decision to award a Congressional Medal to Dalai Lama of Tibet ? (A) India (B) Pakistan (C) Nepal (D) Myanmar (E) China 20. Which of the following countries recently decided to launch a military action in Northern Iraq where many Kurdish PKK fighters are based and they are killing people from that country ? (A) India (B) Afghanistan (C) Pakistan (D) Bangladesh (E) Turkey 21. Dr. Manmohan Singh called George Bush to explain the difficulties he is having in imple-menting agreements related with which of the following with USA ? (A) Supply of Sugar (B) Civilian Nuclear Co-operation (C) Purchase of Fighter Planes

(D) Purchase of Gas/petroleum (E) None of these 22. Which of the following countries is facing a problem of strike by the workers of the transport, electricity and gas companies as the present Govt. of the country has decided to end the pension to these workers ? (A) USA (B) France (C) China (D) Nepal (E) None of these 23. Who amongst the following is the Secretary general of UNO ? (A) Al Gore (B) Shashi Tharoor (C) Gordon Brown (D) Hugo Chavez (E) None of these 24. The Orange Coalition Govt. was formed once again in which of the following countries ? (A) Russia (B) Ukraine (C) France (D) Germany (E) None of these 25. Which of the following countries is NOT elected by the UN General assembly on the non-permanent seats of the UN Security Council w.e.f. January 2008 ? (A) Libya (B) Vietnam (C) Croatia (D) Costa Rica (E) Pakistan 26. The Govt. of India put a ban on export of which of the following commodities at the price below the price of the same in domestic market ? (A) Steel (B) Chemical Fertilizer (C) Pharma products (D) Electronic Goods (E) None of these 27. India launched which of the following Satellites in September 2007 ? (A) EDUSAT (B) MATSAT

(C) CROSAT-IIB (D) INSAT-4CR (E) None of these 28. As per the recent agreement between India and one other country the Indian Rupee can be easily swapped with (A) Taka (B) Riel (C) Kyat (D) Yen (E) Rubbel 29. India won the ONGC Nehru Cup Football Tournament 2007 by beating (A) Syria (B) Pakistan (C) Britain (D) France (E) None of these 30. Abdullah Gul's name was in news recently as he has taken over as the President of (A) Turkey (B) Sudan (C) Afghanistan (D) Pakistan (E) None of these 31. Hem Dutta who was honoured by the presti-gious Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhawana Award 2007 is a famous (A) Author (B) Social activist (C) Player (D) Film producer (E) Scientist 32. Who amongst the following is selected for Basava Award (2006-07) by the Karnataka Government ? (A) Dr. Manmohan Singh (B) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (C) Sonia Gandhi (D) Pratibha Patil (E) None of these 33. Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation Business Meet was organized in September 2007 in (A) New Delhi (B) Beijing

(C) Tokyo (D) London (E) Sydney 34. The World Athletics Championship 2007 was organized in (A) Beijing (B) New Delhi (C) Osaka (D) Dhaka (E) London 35. Who amongst the following was the Captain of the Indian Hockey team who won Asia Cup 2007 held in Chennai ? (A) Baichung Bhutia (B) Dilip Tirkey (C) Pankaj Adwani (D) Manavjit Singh Sandhu (E) None of these 36. Which of the following is a public sector unit ? (A) TCS (B) ICICI Bank (C) TESCO (D) BHEL (E) All of these 37. India's Foreign Exchange Reserve declined sharply in recent past. What was the main reason for the same ? (A) Heavy demand of the same by foreign tourists (B) Import of wheat from Pakistan and S. Korea (C) Appreciation of Rupee Value (D) Instability in Coalition Govt. in Centre (E) None of these 38. Shinzo Abe who was on a visit to India in recent past is the (A) Prime Minister of South Korea (B) Prime Minister of North Korea (C) Prime Minister of Japan (D) President of South Korea (E) None of these 39. Asafa Powell who created a new World Record in 100 metres race is a citizen of (A) Jamaica (B) South Africa (C) India (D) USA

(E) South Korea 40. Who amongst the following got third position in long jump event of the Bayer International Athletics meet held in Germany in 2007 ? (A) Shiny Wilson (B) Anju Bobby George (C) Neha Sanwal (D) Prajakta Sawant (E) None of these Answers with Hints : 1. (E) 2. (C) 3. (B) Yaga Venugopal Reddy is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Reddy is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1964 batch. Prior to joining the IAS, he worked as a Lecturer from 1961. He holds a Ph.D from Osmania University, Hyderabad and was a visiting faculty at the Osmania University and the London School of Economics. He has held post of Banking Secretary. In 1996, he was appointed Deputy Governor of RBI. He has also worked with the Inter National Monetary Fund, the highest position being Executive Director in 2002. 4. (A) 5. (B) 6. (C) 7. (A) 8. (E) 9. (C) 10. (B) Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a Kumaoni Rajput born in (Almora) Uttarakhand. M.S. Dhoni is an Indian Cricketer and the Current Captain of Indian Twenty-20 and ODI team. Under his captaincy, India won the 2007 ICC world Twenty-20. 11. (E) Foreign Institutional InvestorFII. An investor or investment fund that is from or registered in a country outside of the one in which it is currently investing. Institutional investors include hedge funds. Insurance companies, pension funds and mutual funds. The term-FII is used most commonly in India to refer to outside companies investing in the Financial Markets of India. Inter National institutional investors must register with the securities and Exchange Board of India to participate in the market. One of the Major Market regulations pertaining to FIIs involves placing limits on FII ownership in Indian Companies. 12. (B) The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is a centre-left Political Party in Pakistan affiliated to the Socialist Inter National. The leader was, until her death by assassination. Chairwoman Benazir Bhutto. The party was founded in 1967, on November 30 and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto its first Chairman. The party creed is Islam is our faith, democracy is our Politics, Socialism is our economy, all power to the people. 13. (C) 14. (A) 15. (A) 16. (E) 17. (D) 18. (D) 19. (E) 20. (E) 21. (B) 22. (B) 23. (E) 24. (B) 25. (E) The UN General Assembly elected Burkina Faso, Costa Rica, Croatia, Libya and

Vietnam to serve as Non-permanent Members of the security council for two-years, terms starting 1 January, 2008. 26. (E) 27. (D) India launched its largest rocket Geosyn-chronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, GSLV-F04, carrying communication satellite INSA T-4CR. 18th satellite in the INSAT series, from the Satish Dahwan space centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on September 2, 2007. The INSAT-4CR, weighing 2,130 kg, is the heaviest satellite launched by the ISRO. It has 12 high power ku-band Transponders, which would be used for Directto-home (DTH) Telecast, Video-Picture Transmission, Telecasting News live using a satellite and business communications. It has a mission life of 10 years. 28. (E) 29. (A) 30. (A) Abdulla Gul is the 11th President of Republic of Turkey, serving in that office since 28 August, 2007. He previously served for five months as Prime Minister (2002-03), and as Foreign Minister from 2003 to 2007. 31. (B) Hem Dutta, the 63year old activist from Assam, was honoured with the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award2006. Committed to the cause of peace and Non-violence in Assam, Mr. Dutta has been involved with grassroots work in building communal harmony among people living in Assam. 32. (B) 33. (E) 34. (C) 35. (E) 36. (D) BHEL or Bharat Heavy Electricals Limi-ted is a gas and steam turbine manufacturer in India. It is one of India's largest Public Sector Undertaking or PSUs, known as the Navratnas or The nine Jewels. 37. (C) 38. (C) Shinzo Abe was the 90th Prime Minister of Japan, elected by a special session of the National Diet on 26 September, 2006. He was Japan's youngest Post-World War II Prime Minister and the first born after the war. He resigned abruptly on 12 September, 2007 after months of Mounting political pressure. He was replaced by Yasuo Fukuda, now the 91st Prime Minister of Japan. 39. (A) Asafa Powell is a Jumaican sprinter who currently holds the 100 M world record with a time of 974 seconds. 40. (B) Anju Bobby George got third position in long jump event of the Bayer International Athletics meet at Lever Kusen, Germany. Anju jumped 651 m on her third attempt to take the third place behind Portuguese Naide Gomes (683 m) and German Bianca Kapler (637 m). Anju also had two jumps of 648 and one of 639 apart from two fouls.