SBI PO (Prelims) Exam Paper - 2019 "English Language"
SBI PO (Prelims) Exam Paper - 2019 "English Language"
1. Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Renewable Energy (RE) is the future. With that said, one can argue that the future has arrived, in parts at least. Worldwide acceptance towards green energy is giving the sustainable energy sector more market share every year. The growth is consistent, with each year out-performing the previous, leading renewable energy to account for 1/3rd of global energy capacity. It’s fair to state that the growth trajectory is incredible, and considering that it took only a little more than a just decade to reach this position, we could call it _____________. However, the most important question is, is this satisfactory? The goal of green energy transition is to solve growing energy scarcity and reduce dependency on fossil fuels in order to move towards a fully sustainable energy landscape. Therefore, to identify success, we need to compare renewable energy growth with the current scenario. According to WHO’s estimates, currently, more than 7 million people die every year from pollution, up from 4.2 million in 2016. Fossil fuel consumption has increased globally from 94,462/twh in 2000 to 1,33,853/twh now. The rise in population (currently 7.7 billion) indicates a steady growth in energy demand worldwide. In comparison, the fact that renewable energy took a decade to become 1/3 of energy capacity is not the ideal pace, considering we might not have two more decades to wait for RE to catch up.
Which of the following words is most similar to the word ‘fair’ with reference to the context of the passage?
A. Excellent
B. Reasonable
C. Coloured
D. Diligent
E. Prejudiced
2. Which of the following is similar in meaning to 'Account for'?
A. To form a particular part of something
B. To consider or regard
C. Take an opportunity
D. Doing anything risky
E. Take control of
3. Which of the following words can most appropriately fill in the blank, as given in the passage, grammatically and contextually? It’s fair to state that the growth trajectory is incredible, and considering that it took only a little more than a just decade to reach this position, we could call it _____________.
A. Phenomenal
B. Affordable
C. Inadequate
D. Affective
E. Dismal
4. Direction: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. Certain words are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of these.
Renewable Energy (RE) is the future. With that said, one can argue that the future has arrived, in parts at least. Worldwide acceptance towards green energy is giving the sustainable energy sector more market share every year. The growth is consistent, with each year out-performing the previous, leading renewable energy to account for 1/3rd of global energy capacity. It’s fair to state that the growth trajectory is incredible, and considering that it took only a little more than a just decade to reach this position, we could call it _____________. However, the most important question is, is this satisfactory? The goal of green energy transition is to solve growing energy scarcity and reduce dependency on fossil fuels in order to move towards a fully sustainable energy landscape. Therefore, to identify success, we need to compare renewable energy growth with the current scenario. According to WHO’s estimates, currently, more than 7 million people die every year from pollution, up from 4.2 million in 2016. Fossil fuel consumption has increased globally from 94,462/twh in 2000 to 1,33,853/twh now. The rise in population (currently 7.7 billion) indicates a steady growth in energy demand worldwide. In comparison, the fact that renewable energy took a decade to become 1/3 of energy capacity is not the ideal pace, considering we might not have two more decades to wait for RE to catch up.
Which of the following statement (s) if true, will support the author’s claim that the rate of growth in Renewable Energy is not satisfactory?
I. The use of fossil fuels to satisfy energy needs continues to be a popular choice.
II. The issue of energy scarcity is being addressed by the use of RE in a more appropriate manner.
III. Government and private organisations are working together to develop technology which operates on RE.
A. Only I
B. Only III
C. Only II
D. Both I and II
E. Both II and III
5. Which of the following is NOT true with respect to the context of the passage?
I. Deaths due to increased pollution level have escalated in the past few years.
II. Though the rate of growth in RE is less than required, it has been consistent.
III. More market share allotment to green energy has given RE a worldwide acceptance.
A. Only II
B. Only III
C. Only I
D. Both I and II
E. Both II and III
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6. Which of the following is/are the goal (s) of the green energy transition?
A. Solve the growing energy scarcity.
B. Reduce dependency on fossil fuels.
C. Reduce the death rate due to increased pollution levels.
D. To steady the growth in energy demand.
E. Both A and B
7. Which of the following can be inferred from the statement “one can argue that the future has arrived, in parts at least”?
A. The growth trajectory in the field of renewable energy is incredible.
B. The dependency on fossil fuels has significantly reduced.
C. The sustainable energy sector has identified RE to be an ideal component.
D. The pace at which RE is developing is consistent but not ideal.
E. None of the above.
8. Direction: In this question, two columns I and II and three sentences are given, which are divided into two parts. Column I (A, B and C) consists of first half of each sentence and Column II (D, E and F) consists of second half of each sentence. Match column I with column II, so that the sentences formed are both meaningful and grammatically correct. Choose the correct option as your answer.
I.
A) Market research has shown us that
B) The government has
C) Demand has outstripped
II.
D) Supplied of qualified teachers
E) People are loyal to a brand not prices
F) Reforms are entire tax system
A. C-F
B. B-D
C. A-E
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
9. Direction: In this question, two columns I and II and three sentences are given, which are divided into two parts. Column I (A, B and C) consists of first half of each sentence and Column II (D, E and F) consists of second half of each sentence. Match column I with column II, so that the sentences formed are both meaningful and grammatically correct. Choose the option as your answer.
I.
A) The rumours of petrol
B) The body of the camera make
C) The threat of war has adversely
II.
D) Is highly resilient for indoor use.
E) Shortage turned out to be false.
F) Impacted burns as actively.
A. B-D
B. A-E
C. C-F
D. Both A-E and B-D
E. Both B-D and C-F
10. Direction: In this question, two columns I and II and three sentences are given, which are divided into two parts. Column I (A, B and C) consists of first half of each sentence and Column II (D, E and F) consists of second half of each sentence. Match column I with column II, so that the sentences formed are both meaningful and grammatically correct. Choose the correct option as your answer.
I.
A) Countries are willing to do
B) The effects of afforestation on
C) The scheme seeks to
II.
D) ensure a toilet in all households.
E) anything to avoid recession.
F) biodiversity need to be analysed.
A. C-F
B. B-D
C. A-E
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
11. I.
A) Traveling with co-workers is a great chance
B) It is scientifically proven that
C) A jam-packed business trip doesn’t
II.
D) to get to know them on a deeper level.
E) running is beneficial for health.
F) allowed a lot of flexibility with time.
A. B-E
B. A-D
C. C-F
D. Both B-E and C-F
E. Both A-D and B-E
12. I.
A) The national unemployment rate
B) The policy emphasizes on
C) We need to teach children to
II.
D) increasing farmer’s income.
E) make peace with your body.
F) be gentle towards fellow citizens.
A. C-D
B. B-F
C. A-E
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
13. I.
A) The objective of the exercise is to
B) The problems of poverty, homelessness
C) The villagers are furious about the
II.
D) and unemployment are all interconnected.
E) decision to close the railway station.
F) nurture the imagination of children.
A. B-D
B. A-F
C. C-E
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
14. Direction: A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the blank. He looked _____________ for his calculator but could not find it.
A. By
B. Around
C. On
D. Up
E. Out
15. Direction: A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the blank. The admin has taken the steps to _____________ the education system of the state.
A. Revamp
B. Improved
C. Increase
D. Rehearse
E. Deteriorate
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16. Direction: A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the blank. This country remains poor despite _____________ rich in natural resources.
A. Very
B. Of it being
C. Have been
D. It well
E. Being
17. Direction: A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the blank.
Healthcare & education are one of the most _____________ sectors in the country.
A. Iterative
B. Profiteer
C. Loss
D. Overcharged
E. Cashing
18. Direction: A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the blank.
The navy officer was fascinated with ships since childhood and _____________ be a seafarer.
A. Wished to
B. Attempt
C. Frenzy
D. Is trying
E. Wanted
19. Direction: A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the blank.
If the proposal directly ______________ persons without their free and informed consent, then it should be rejected.
A. Liberates
B. Harms
C. Informs
D. Raises
E. Agrees
20. Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any. Leaders do value inquisitive (1)/ minds, but he often stifle (2)/ curiosity, fearing it will (3)/ increase risk and inefficiency. (4)
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. No Error
21. Although butter contains high (1)/ levels of calories and (2)/ fat, yet it may not encourage (3)/ long-term weight gain. (4)
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. No Error
22. The path to success not only (1)/ requires a great deal of (2)/ creativity but also demands (3)/ vision, flexible, and integrity. (4)
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. No Error
23. Over the past two decades, (1)/ the country have emerged (2)/ as one of Africa’s most (3)/ successful and liberal economies. (4)
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. No Error
24. Have knowledge is one (1)/ thing but being able to (2)/ communicate it to others (3)/ is another kettle of fish. (4)
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. No Error
25. Home to some of (1)/ the finest museums and (2)/ art galleries in UAE, (3)/ Sharjah is a cultural oasis. (4)
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. No Error
26. Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers correspond to the question numbers. Against each question, five words have been suggested, one of which would fill the blank appropriately. Mark the suitable word as the answer.
Despite its (###Q1###) and inaccuracies in early iterations, there’s no denying that AI is transforming our daily lives at an incredible pace and most of the time the features, and broadly speaking, the (###Q2###) it offers are extremely useful. But in terms of its ability to completely transform the energy industry (and specifically oilfield) economics it’s important to consider why much of the early AI conversation needs to be tempered with a degree of objectivity. The reality is one of marginal gains in many areas - much like creating a good sports team, over time these gains add up rather than causing (###Q3###) results everywhere. And this is especially the case within the energy industry. Some conversations in the energy industry suggest that AI can now (###Q4###) everything in one giant leap. The fact is, as a highly valuable additional factor, it can and will provide significant (###Q5###) improvements. But it’s unlikely to radically transform everything overnight.
Find the appropriate word in each case.
A. Credible
B. Faults
C. Results
D. Feeble
E. Success
27. Find the appropriate word in each case.
A. Freedom
B. Lives
C. Change
D. Knowledge
E. Benefits
28. Find the appropriate word in each case.
A. Instantaneous
B. Delayed
C. Wrecking
D. Accumulation
E. Indifference
29. Find the appropriate word in each case.
A. Sustain
B. Pervasive
C. Transform
D. Inclusion
E. Carry
30. Find the appropriate word in each case.
A. Overdue
B. Radical
C. Static
D. Incremental
E. Lifestyle
