RBI GRADE ‘B’ OFFICER’S EXAM Held on: 11.10.2009 (Part-I)

Total Questions: 50

11. Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence ? If none of the sentences is appropriate, mark (5) as the answer.

When we reached the crash site, we were delighted

Correct Answer: (4) to see everyone alive

12. Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence ? If none of the sentences is appropriate, mark (5) as the answer.

Even though the school premises had a lot of space,

Correct Answer: (2) there was no playground for the children

13. Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence ? If none of the sentences is appropriate, mark (5) as the answer.

_____ but today, his performance was fairly interesting and riveted everyone to their seats.

Correct Answer: (3) His performances are generally boring

14. Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence ? If none of the sentences is appropriate, mark (5) as the answer.

In order to help the organisation come out of the huge losses, the employees____.

Correct Answer: (5) None of these

15. Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence ? If none of the sentences is appropriate, mark (5) as the answer.

____ before being packaged to distribution in the market.

Correct Answer: (1) The milk is pasteurized

16. Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence ? If none of the sentences is appropriate, mark (5) as the answer.

_____ to control industrial pollution, the pollution from small scale industries has eluded solutions.

Correct Answer: (2) While a commendable job has been done

17. Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence ? If none of the sentences is appropriate, mark (5) as the answer.

Owing to the scare of the highly contagious disease widespread in the town _____.

Correct Answer: (4) most of the people decided to stay indoors during weekend

18. In each of the following questions, rearrange the given sentences (A), (B), (C) and (D) and indicate the correct sequence in which these sentences must appear so as to make a meaningful paragraph.

(A) By increasing these connections the intelligence is also increased.

(B) Classical music has been proved to be very helpful in child development.

(C) Many doctors now-a-days use it for therapeutic purposes which are based upon the findings of this re- search.

(D) The research has demonstrated that listening to classical music increases the rate of nervous connections in brain.

Correct Answer: (4) BDAC

19. In each of the following questions, rearrange the given sentences (A), (B), (C) and (D) and indicate the correct sequence in which these sentences must appear so as to make a meaningful paragraph.

(A) This right however comes along with the responsibility which the press is forced to work with.

(B) It means that the pressmen have every right to expose matters related to public and national interest.

(C) Such responsibilities include not broadcasting matters related to national security and other sensitive issues.

(D) Freedom of press is symbolic of democracy.

Correct Answer: (2) DBAC

20. In each of the following questions, rearrange the given sentences (A), (B), (C) and (D) and indicate the correct sequence in which these sentences must appear so as to make a meaningful paragraph.

(A) A popular example of this damage is the Taj Mahal whose marble has been corroded due to acid rain.

(B) It changes the acidic content of water bodies thus affecting the lives of the living organisms of this habitat.

(C) Acid rain has been a major factor responsible for the degradation of the environment.

(D) Along with affecting the living beings, it is also responsible for the corrosion of several heritage buildings thus causing irreparable damages to them.

Correct Answer: (5) CBDA