English Test for SBI PO 2018 Prelim Exam – Set 39

Hello Aspirants

State Bank of India (SBI) is going to conduct examination for its recruitment for the post of Probationary Officers (SBI PO 2018) for a total of 2000 vacancies.

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The examination will be held in three phases i.e. Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Group Exercise & Interview. The Preliminary Exam is scheduled on 1st, 7th & 8th of July 2018. Details of the exam are as under:

Practice the questions so as to familiarize yourself with the pattern of questions to be asked in the exam. 


 

Direction (1-5): In each question below a sentence is given with two blanks in each. Each question is followed by four options with two words in each. You have to select that option as your answer which can fill both the blanks of the sentence.

  1. It is being _________________ that Amazon may take a minority stake in Kishore Biyani’s Indian retail business, part of the Future group. Analysts and popular press were quick to point out that since Walmart, Amazon’s global rival, acquired a majority stake in Flipkart, Amazon is retaliating to make _________________ into the ‘offline’ retail sector to remain competitive in India.
    trusted, havocs
    doubted, retreats
    speculated, inroads
    specified, effluents
    All are Correct
    Option C

     

  2. With growth climbing consistently over the last three quarters of 2017-18, it is pretty clear that the economy has gathered _________________ , having set aside the impact of demonetisation and introduction of GST. Hence, the Centre is _________________ in forecasting 7.5 per cent GDP growth this fiscal, against 6.7 per cent in FY18.
    vote, prevented
    people, specious
    rush, sufficient
    steam, justified
    All are Correct
    Option D

     

  3. The _________________ has been played out innumerable times in the past, so it should not hold many surprises. What is though perplexing is the manner and the time in which this exploration for peace is coming about. Pakistan is now in election mode and would be under a caretaker government and ideally should not really _________________ in peace talks with India — a matter that should be left to the next government.
    script, engage
    scenario, develop
    scheme, traced
    book, remain
    All are Correct
    Option A

     

  4. The figures suggest rising investments levels, which promise to boost the overall growth _________________ in the coming fiscal. The provisional GDP growth rate for last fiscal as a whole is now put at 6.7%, mainly on account of the _________________ growth of 5.6% posted in the April-June quarter.
    impetus, erotic
    momentum, lacklustre
    propulsion, startled
    impulse, baffling
    All are Correct
    Option B

     

  5. With reference to your Editorial ‘Positive Currents’ (May 31), though IMD data is not accurate but its _________________ in forecasting has improved . One cannot deny that food inflation and oil prices have the potential of derailing growth. However, with good monsoon, the only area of concern would be oil prices. Consumption can be _________________ by bridging the gap in development between urban and rural as that will improve the access to facilities and opportunities.
    capability, opulent
    proficiency, affluent
    efficiency, reduced
    adequacy, bolstered
    All are Correct
    Option C

     

  6. Directions: In each question a sentence is given followed by a blank. Each blank is followed by three options and you have to determine which option can be used in place of blank to make it a meaningful sentence and mark it as your answer.

  7. To understand the ‘outside-in’ approach and the long-term strategies of these companies, we need to see their _________________ over a period of time, and not merely ‘standalone’ ones like specific acquisitions. If we take Amazon, they are not making any specific hypotheses or assumptions as to how their customers will behave — that is, one day all customers will shop online, or, it is a matter of time before the whole population moves to online shopping.
    a. association
    b. concerted actions
    c. consecration

    Only a & b
    Only b & c
    Only c & a
    Only b
    All are Correct
    Option A

     

  8. The rupee has been under pressure this year, on account of high-cost fuel imports and an exit of foreign funds on account of a hardening dollar. In order to check the ________________ of capital as well as rising inflation, the Reserve Bank may be forced to raise interest rates soon. With the economy once again doing well, it would be a pity if rising interest rates were to act as a party-pooper. Capacity utilisation remains at 75 per cent, an indication that investment activity has picked up but not across sectors.
    a. growing shove
    b. ongoing exit
    c. continuing penetration

    Only a & b
    Only b & c
    Only c & a
    Only b
    All are Correct
    Option D

     

  9. General Ghafoor was merely articulating a view aired recently by his boss, Chief of Army Staff Qamar Javad Bajwa, where he had asked the civilian government to mend ties with India. However, Gen Ghafoor’s statement at this juncture is ___________________ for those who believe that Pakistan’s internal political dynamics do not really allow this.
    a. a bit bewildering
    b. a trifle puzzling
    c. a little confusing

    Only a & b
    Only b & c
    Only c & a
    Only a
    All are Correct
    Option E

     

  10. There remain dark clouds on the horizon, such as rising oil prices, increasing inflation levels and the likelihood of higher cost of funds, even as foreign funds book profits and depart from Indian shores, thus weakening the rupee and adding to inflationary pressures. But the prospects can __________________ , with steady governance.
    a. stay confident
    b. lodge optimistic
    c. remain sanguine

    Only a & b
    Only b & c
    Only c & a
    Only c
    All are Correct
    Option D

     

  11. The news that this year the monsoon will above normal has ___________________ to one and all. Nevertheless this is the right time to spread awareness about saving rain water and water harvesting. Since the rainy season is fast approaching, the government should take all necessary steps to preserve the rain water by speeding up the work regarding digging of well, repairing and maintenance of ponds/dams etc.
    a. yielded happiness
    b. liquidate joy
    c. brought cheer

    Only a & b
    Only b & c
    Only c & a
    Only b
    All are Correct
    Option C

     


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