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If you Are preparing for Bank Clerical & Probationary Officer (PO) SSC ,RRB and any
competitive exam these question were very help full to you .These questions  will give
you an idea for which type of Questions that are given by any competitive exam.

1. Who has been selected for the Maharashtra Govt’s Lata Mangeshkar Award for
the year 2008 ?

(a) Nitin Mukesh

(b) Alka Yaganik

(c) Mahendra Kapoor

(d) Kumar Sanu

Ans: (c)

2. Indian Government has planned to achieve ……… agriculture growth by the end
of 11th Five year Plan is will be _

(a) 8%

(b) 4%

(c) 6%

(d) 2%

Ans: (b)

3. Which of the following Indian companies sailed past Rs. 4 lakh crore mark in terms
of market capitalization ?

(a) Infosys

(b) ONGC

(c) Wipro

(d) RIL

Ans: (d)

4. Which city will be host the Olympic Games in 2012 ?

(a) London

(b) New York

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(c) Beijing

(d) Sydney

Ans: (a)

5. GAP is an international brand of _

(a) garment

(b) food-chain

(c) sports goods

(d) IT

Ans: (a)

6. Deepak Parekh is associated with which bank ?

(a) ICICI

(b) ABN AMRO

(c) HDFC

(d) SBI

Ans: (c)

7. Who holds the world record for maximum wicket-keeping dismissals in Test
Cricket ?

(a) Mark Boucher

(b) Kumar Sangakkara

(c) Adam Gilchrist

(d) MS Dhoni

Ans: (c)

8. ‘More, for you’ is a retail chain launched by _

(a) Reliance Group

(b) Modi Group

(c) Aditya Birla Group

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(d) Tata Group

Ans: (c)

9. Sunita Williams, renowned astronaut of Indian origin, spent a record …… days in
space.

(a) 195

(b) 185

(c) 200

(d) 201

Ans: (a)

10. ‘Bullion’ refers to gold, silver or other precious metals in the form of _

(a) Ingots or bars only

(b) Bars as well as coins

(c) Coins only

(d) Jewellery

Ans: (b)

11. Korba is famous for

(a) Fertiliser plant

(b) Aluminium plant

(c) Steel plant

(d) Textile plant

Ans: (b)

12. Which one of the following states has the highest population density ?

(a) West Bengal

(b) Bihar

(c) UP

(d) Kerala

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Ans: (a)

13. John Players is an apparel brand launched by which company ?

(a) UB Group

(b) ITC Ltd,

(c) Jindal Group

(d) Select Group

Ans: (b)

14. The largest employer in the world is

(a) Indian Railways

(b) Reliance Industries

(c) General Motors

(d) State Bank of India

Ans: (a)

15. What does “R” in Maruti Suzuki’s small car WagonR stand for ?

(a) Responsible

(b) Remarkable

(c) Reliable

(d) Recreation

Ans: (d)

16. Which of the following types of nutrition is absent in fungi ?

(a) Saprophytism

(b) Symbiosis

(c) parasitism

(d) Autotrophism

Ans: (d)

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17. Why was Bobby Fischer in the news recently ?

(a) passed away at the age of 64 on January 18, 2008

(b) the first man to scale Mount Everest

(c) he is an eminent Indian yoga guru and preacher of oriental philosophy

(d) None of these

Ans: (a)

18. Why was Edmund Hillary in the news recently ?

(a) passed away at the age of 88 on January 11, 2008

(b) received Padma Vibhushan 2008 award

(c) he is an eminent Indian yoga guru and preacher of oriental philosophy

(d) None of these

Ans: (a)

19. ………… was elected as the Chairperson of the US-India Business Council
(USIBC) on January 23, 2008.

(a) Indra Nooyi

(b) Ratan Tata

(c) NR Narayana Murthy

(d) JJ Singh

Ans: (a)

20. ………. Attended the Republic Day celebrations 2008 in New Delhi as the Chief
Guests

(a) Nicolas Sarkozy

(b) Boris Tadic

(c) Gordon Brown

(d) Samak Sundaravej

Ans: (a)

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21. Booker Prize is awarded in the field of

(a) Science

(b) Social Service

(c) Medicine

(d) Literature

Ans: (d)

22. Of the following, whose ideas had influenced Gandhiji ?

(a) Karl Marx

(b) Tolstoy

(c) Lenin

(d) None of these

Ans: (b)

23. The non-permanent members of the Security Council serve for

(a) one year

(b) two years

(c) three years

(d) four years

Ans: (b)

24. Which of the following is a land-locked country

(a) Brazil

(b) Sudan

(c) Egypt

(d) Afghanistan

Ans: (d)

25. Which of the following is not a capital city

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(a) Ankara

(b) Bonn

(c) Canberra

(d) New york

Ans: (d)

26. The language spoken by the largest number of people next to Hindi in the Indian
subcontinent is

(a) tamil

(b) Telugu

(c) Bengali

(d) Marathi

Ans: (c)

27. Paul Newman was associated with which of the following fields ?

(a) Actor

(b) Scientist

(c) Social Activist

(d) Politician

Ans: (a)

28. Who has been awarded for ICC Cricketer of the year (Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy)
for the year 2007-08 in the month of September 2008 ?

(a) Shiv Narayan Chandra Paul

(b) Sachin Tendulkar

(c) Ricky Ponting

(d) Mahela Jayawardhane

Ans: (a)

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English:
 

Directions—(Q. 1–5) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below should
replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make it meaningful and
grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required’,
mark (E) as the answer.

1. We have accepted over two billion dollars from them yet it is been used to build
hospital in the area—
(A) that is yet to use
(B) although it has been used
(C) not yet being used
(D) which will be used
(E) No correction required
Ans : (C)

2. People have respond in favour the government’s efforts to resolve the budget
crisis—
(A) favourably responded
(B) response in favour of
(C) responded favourably to
(D) been responding favourably
(E) No correction required
Ans : (C)

3. Striking this deal will enable the company to expand its operations in Europe—
(A) strike this deal that
(B) to strike off this deal
(C) by striking this deal to
(D) this deal was struck which
(E) No correction required
Ans : (E)

4. We admire they are taking this step despite the numerous risks involved—

(A) them to take

(B) them for taking
(C) that they have taken over
(D) how their taking of
(E) No correction required
Ans : (B)

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5. The management has been left with no option else to change the branch timings to
avoid losing business.
(A) but to change
(B) except the change of
(C) unless it changes with
(D) other than the changing
(E) No correction required
Ans : (A)

Directions—(Q. 6–20) 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 fear in Asia a short while ago was that the region would suffer through the
wealth destruction already taking place in the U.S. as a result of the financial crisis.
Stock markets tumbled as exports plunged and economic growth deteriorated. Lofty
property prices in China and elsewhere looked set to bust as credit tightened and
buyers evaporated. But with surprising speed, fear in Asia swung back to greed as the
region shows signs of recovery and property and stock prices are soaring in many
parts of Asia.
Why should the sharp Asian turnaround be greeted with scepticism ? Higher asset
prices mean households feel wealthier and better able to spend, which could further
fuel the region’s nascent rebound. But just as easily, Asia could soon find itself saddled
with overheated markets similar to the U.S. housing market. In short the world has
not changed, it has just moved places.
The incipient bubble is being created by government policy. In response to the global
credit crunch of 2008, policy makers in Asia slashed interest rates and flooded financial
sectors with cash in frantic attempts to keep loans flowing and economies growing.
These steps were logical for central bankers striving to reverse a deepening economic
crisis. But there’s evidence that there is too much easy money around. It’s winding up
in stocks and real estate, pushing prices up too far and too fast for the underlying
economic fundamentals. Much of the concern is focused on China, where government
stimulus efforts have been large and effective. Money in China has been especially easy
to find. Aggregate new bank lending surged 201% in the first half of 2009 from the
same period a year earlier, to nearly $ 1.1 trillion. Exuberance over a quick recovery–
which was given a boost by China’s surprisingly strong 7.9% GDP growth in the
second quarter–has buoyed investor sentiment not just for stocks but also for real
estate.

Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan argued that bubbles could
only be recognised in hindsight. But investors–who have been well schooled in the
dangers of bubbles over the past decade are increasingly wary that prices have risen
too far, and that the slightest bit of negative economic news could knock markets for
a loop. These fears are compounded by the possibility that Asia’s central bankers will

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begin taking steps to shut off the money. rumours that Beijing was on the verge of
tightening credit led to Shanghai stocks plunging 5%. Yet many economists believe
that, “there is close to a zero possibility that the Chinese government will do anything
this year that constitutes tightening.” And without a major shift in thinking, the easy-
money conditions will stay in place. In a global economy that has produced more
dramatic ups and downs than anyone thought possible over the past two years, Asia
may be heading for another disheartening plunge.

6. To which of the following has the author attributed the 2008 Asian financial crisis ?
(1) Reluctance of Asian governments to taper off the economic stimulus
(2) Greed of Asian investors causing them to trade stocks of American companies at
high prices
(3) Inflated real estate prices in Asian countries
(A) None
(B) Only (1)
(C) Only (3)
(D) Only (1) and (2)
(E) Only (2)
Ans : (D)

7. What does the author want to convey through the phrase “The world has not
changed it has just moved places” ?

(A) At present countries are more dependent on Asian economics than on the US economy
(B) Economies has become interlinked on account of globalisation
(C) Asian governments are implementing the same economic reforms as developed
countries
(D) All economies are susceptible to recession because of the state of the US economy
(E) None of these
Ans : (A)

8. Which of the following can be said about the Chinese government’s efforts to
revive the economy ?
(A) These were largely unsuccessful as only the housing market improved
(B) The government’s only concern was to boost investor confidence in stocks
(C) These efforts were ineffectual as the economy recovered owing to the US market
stabilising
(D) These were appropriate and accomplished the goal of economic revival
(E) They blindly imitated the economic reforms adopted by the US
Ans : (B)

9. Why do experts predict that Asian policy makers will not withdraw fiscal stimulus ?
(1) The US economy is not likely to recover for a long time
(2) Stock markets are yet to regain their former levels
(3) Fear of revolt by greedy citizens

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(A) None
(B) Only (3)
(C) Only (1) and (3)
(D) Only (2)
(E) Only (2) and (3)
Ans : (D)

10. What do the statistics about loans given by Chinese banks in 2009 indicate ?
(A) There was hardly any demand for loans in 2008
(B) The Chinese government has borrowed funds from the U.S.
(C) China will take longer than the US to recover from the economic crisis
(D) The GDP of China was below expectations
(E) None of these
Ans : (D)

11. Why has investor confidence in the Chinese stock market been restored ?
(1) Existing property prices which are stable and affordable
(2) The government has decided to tighten credit
(3) Healthy growth of the economy indicated by GDP figures
(A) Only (3)
(B) Only (1) and (2)
(C) All (1), (2) and (3)
(D) Only (2)
(E) None of these
Ans : (A)

12. What is the author’s main objective in writing the passage ?

(A) Illustrating that Asian economies are financially more sound than those of developed
countries
(B) Disputing financial theories about how recessions can be predicted and avoided
(C) Warning Asian countries about the dangers of favouring fast growth and profits over
sound economic principles
(D) Extolling China’s incredible growth and urging other countries to emulate it
(E) Advising governments about the changes in policy to strengthen economic
fundamentals
Ans : (C)

13. Why does the author doubt the current resurgence of Asian economics ?
(A) Their economies are too heavily reliant on the American economy which is yet to
recover
(B) Central banks have slashed interest rates too abruptly which is likely to cause stock
markets to crash
(C) With their prevailing economic conditions they are at risk for a financial crisis
(D) Their GDP has not grown significantly during the last financial year

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(E) None of these

Ans : (B)

14. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage ?

(1) All Asian economies are recovering at the same pace
(2) Experts are apprehensive about the state of Asian economies despite their recovery
(3) Developed countries should implement the same economies reforms as Asian ones
(A) Only (1)
(B) Only (2) and (3)
(C) Only (1) and (2)
(D) Only (2)
(E) None of these
Ans : (D)

15. According to the passage, which of the following factor(s) has/ have had a negative
impact on the Asian stock markets ?
(1) Abrupt drop in exports by Asian countries
(2) Extravagant disbursement of housing loans in 2009
(3) Raising of interest rates by the Central Bank
(A) None
(B) Only (1) and (2)
(C) Only (1)
(D) Only (1) and (3)
(E) All (1), (2) and (3)
Ans : (B)

Directions—(Q. 16–18) Choose the word or group of words which is MOST SIMILAR
in MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.
16. Fuel
(A) Petrol
(B) Stimulate
(C) Sustain
(D) Heat
(E) Charge
Ans : (B)

17. Flooded
(A) Surged
(B) Saturated
(C) Overflowed
(D) Deluge
(E) Overcome
Ans : (C)

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18. Evaporated
(A) Dehydrated
(B) Melted
(C) Vaporised
(D) Vanished
(E) Dodged
Ans : (D)

Directions—(Q. 19-20) Choose the word or group of words which is MOST

OPPOSITE in MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.
19. Buoyed
(A) Heavy
(B) Stifled
(C) Numbed
(D) Dull
(E) Abated
Ans : (E)

20. Sharp
(A) Blunt
(B) Incomplete
(C) Naive
(D) Indistinct
(E) Gradual
Ans : (E)

Directions—(Q. 21–30) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any
grammatical mistake/error in it. The error if any, will be in one part of the sentence.
Mark the letter of that part with error as your answer. If there is ‘No error’, mark
(E).

21. Arranging such a large amount (A) /of funds now will be a problem why (B) / banks
are usually not open (C) /so early in the morning. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (C)

22. He had telephoned yesterday to (A) /ask how much of the youth (B) /who attend our
classes would be (C) /interested in working for a textile company. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (B)

23. Though he has promoted to (A) / the bank’s board as a director (B) / he continues to
carry out (C) / all his current responsibilities. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (A)

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24. The Board’s decision has provided (A) / employees with the opportunity (B) / to
acquire upto 100 (C) / shares by the company. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (D)

25. If the manufacturing sector continues (A) / to grow at the same rate for (B) / the next
few months, I think it (C) / has a high growth rate this year. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (D)

26. The government is working (A) / out a new system to compensate (B) / those
companies to sell (C) / products below the market price. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (C)

27. The success of the (A) / government sponsor job guarantee programme (B) / has
resulted in a (C) / drastic drop in poverty. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (B)

28. We were forced into react (A) / as no organisation can (B) / afford to adhere to (C) /
these outdated regulations. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (A)

29. We had extensively discussions (A) / with the participants and (B) / obtained their
feedback (C) / regarding our new services. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (A)

30. Their failure to inspect (A) / our factories is a (B) / clear indications that our (C) /
license will not be renewed. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (C)
Directions—(Q. 31–35) 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.

31. Though these programmes have proved (A) to be extremely (B) effective (C) they do
have certain drawbacks. (D) All correct (E)
Ans : (E)

32. According to these estimates (A) our profitable (B) margin (C) will be higher if we
adopt (D) this approach. All correct (E)
Ans : (B)

33. In order to confront (A) the threat (B) of global warming it is imperative (C) that we
work altogether. (D) All correct (E)
Ans : (D)

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34. Any failure (A) to complicit (B) with these fundamental (C) regulations will result
in a fine. (D) All correct (E)
Ans : (B)

35. Every organization needs to be proactive (A) in devising (B) stratergies (C) to
ensure the retention (D) in staff. All correct (E)
Ans : (C)

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. However if this happens it will cause problems for the elderly who mainly use
cheques.
2. The use of cheques has fallen dramatically in the past few years.
3. Thus cheques may be phased out gradually making sure that the needs of all
consumers including the elderly are met.
4. This is because more and more consumers are transferring money electronically by
direct debit or credit cards.
5. Without cheques they are likely to keep large amounts of cash in their homes
making them vulnerable to theft.
6. British banks have thus voted to phase cheques out in favour of these more modern
payment methods.

36. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement ?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
(E) 5
Ans : (C)

37. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
(E) 6
Ans : (A)

38. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4

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(E) 6
Ans : (D)

39. Which of the following should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence after
rearrangement ?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
(E) 6
Ans : (E)

40. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
(E) 1
Ans : (E)

Directions—(Q. 41–50) 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 World Diabetes Congress has determined that India has the largest number of
diabetics in the world. Apart from the loss of productivity, the …(41)… burden is
alarming – $ 2.8 billion annually. Sedentary jobs, …(42)… of electronic entertainment,
changing diet patterns and …(43)… dependence on automobiles have driven the activity
…(44)… of Indians’ lives especially in cities.
The …(45)… is, therefore, to make people physically …(46)… and requires interventions
which imapct a large …(47)… of the population. Admittedly physical activity is a …(48)
… of choice and is strongly driven by …(49)… preferences. But policymaking needs to
shift to …(50)… moderate levels of physical activity in the daily lives of people. One
way to accomplish this is to create walkable communities that give residents a variety
of destinations within walking distance.

41. (A) economic

(B) finance
(C) subsidy
(D) physical
(E) health
Ans : (B)

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42. (A) broadcast

(B) spread
(C) prevalent
(D) expand
(E) widespread
Ans : (E)

43. (A) totally

(B) entirely
(C) grown
(D) mutual
(E) increasing
Ans : (E)

44. (A) most

(B) out
(C) from
(D) through
(E) outside
Ans : (B)

45. (A) ultimatum

(B) hazard
(C) sensitivity
(D) challenge
(E) dispute
Ans : (A)

46. (A) equip

(B) built
(C) active
(D) trained
(E) qualified
Ans : (C)

47. (A) section

(B) scale
(C) degree
(D) per cent
(E) piece
Ans : (A)

48. (A) want

(B) matter
(C) scarcity

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(D) right
(E) lack
Ans : (B)

49. (A) showing

(B) given
(C) special
(D) personal
(E) individually
Ans : (D)

50. (A) pursuit

(B) indulge
(C) introduce
(D) insist
(E) attract
Ans : (C)

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