RBI GRADE ‘B’ OFFICER’S EXAM Held on : 18.12.2011 (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

41. Rearrange the following seven sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

(A) They have to, therefore, necessarily devise strategies for product differentiation and pricing, market segmentation and efficient portfolio management.

(B) There is a great need for the banks to fully exploit these sectors to achieve a win-win situation for both - the farm and nonfarm sector units and the banks.

 

(C) The time has now come to consolidate on the gains of the past decades of nationalized banking.

 

(D) This means banks will no longer be operating in a "seller's market".

(E) Undoubtedly, an untapped and vibrant market for commercial banking exists in the farm and non-farm sectors of rural economy.

(F) Then, and only then, could it be claimed that the nationalization has, at least to some extent, achieved the purpose of nationalization.

(G) The present era of financial liberalization and globalized banking would entail that banks equip themselves to face the rigours of a highly competitive financial market.

Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?

Correct Answer: (3) E
Solution:E

42. Rearrange the following seven sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

(A) They have to, therefore, necessarily devise strategies for product differentiation and pricing, market segmentation and efficient portfolio management.

(B) There is a great need for the banks to fully exploit these sectors to achieve a win-win situation for both - the farm and nonfarm sector units and the banks.

 

(C) The time has now come to consolidate on the gains of the past decades of nationalized banking.

 

(D) This means banks will no longer be operating in a "seller's market".

(E) Undoubtedly, an untapped and vibrant market for commercial banking exists in the farm and non-farm sectors of rural economy.

(F) Then, and only then, could it be claimed that the nationalization has, at least to some extent, achieved the purpose of nationalization.

(G) The present era of financial liberalization and globalized banking would entail that banks equip themselves to face the rigours of a highly competitive financial market.

Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

Correct Answer: (5) C
Solution:C

43. Rearrange the following seven sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

(A) They have to, therefore, necessarily devise strategies for product differentiation and pricing, market segmentation and efficient portfolio management.

(B) There is a great need for the banks to fully exploit these sectors to achieve a win-win situation for both - the farm and nonfarm sector units and the banks.

 

(C) The time has now come to consolidate on the gains of the past decades of nationalized banking.

 

(D) This means banks will no longer be operating in a "seller's market".

(E) Undoubtedly, an untapped and vibrant market for commercial banking exists in the farm and non-farm sectors of rural economy.

(F) Then, and only then, could it be claimed that the nationalization has, at least to some extent, achieved the purpose of nationalization.

(G) The present era of financial liberalization and globalized banking would entail that banks equip themselves to face the rigours of a highly competitive financial market.

 Which of the following should be the SEVENTH sentence after rearrangement?

Correct Answer: (2) F
Solution:F

44. In each question below, two sentences or parts of sentences are given with two blank spaces ( _____ ) ( _____ ) between them. From among the three parts / sentences denoted by (A), (B) and (C) given below each, find out which two can fill up the blanks in proper sequence (i.e. the order in which these are given in the answer options) to make the sentence/ group of sentences meaningfully complete.

Four years ago, I had major surgery. ( _____ ). (_______). I was too ill.

(A) It left me disabled.

(B) My attempts to go back to work could not succeed.

(C) I had fully recovered except for some minor weakness.

Correct Answer: (4) (A) and (B) only
Solution:(A) and (B) only

45. In each question below, two sentences or parts of sentences are given with two blank spaces ( _____ ) ( _____ ) between them. From among the three parts / sentences denoted by (A), (B) and (C) given below each, find out which two can fill up the blanks in proper sequence (i.e. the order in which these are given in the answer options) to make the sentence/ group of sentences meaningfully complete.

(A) keep themselves active all through

(B) exercise more, ensure proper vitamin intake,

(C) human species, if regulate their diet,

Based on scientific research, scientists conclude that ( ____ ) ( ____ ) , they will live even more than a hundred years.

Correct Answer: (5) Either C and (A) or (C) and (B)
Solution:Either C and (A) or (C) and (B)

46. In each question below, two sentences or parts of sentences are given with two blank spaces ( _____ ) ( _____ ) between them. From among the three parts / sentences denoted by (A), (B) and (C) given below each, find out which two can fill up the blanks in proper sequence (i.e. the order in which these are given in the answer options) to make the sentence/ group of sentences meaningfully complete.

The Central Government's plans to ( ____ ) ( ____ ) despite the fact that the op

position parties' united front had mobilized support of general public at the outskirts of Mumbai.

(A) defy the curfew imposed to prevent the proposed rally from protesting against the hike in petrol prices

(B) curb the rally called for by the opposition succeeded due to ruling party's announcement to

(C) cancel all the trains entering Mumbai,

Correct Answer: (3) (B) and (C) only
Solution:(B) and (C) only

47. In each question below, two sentences or parts of sentences are given with two blank spaces ( _____ ) ( _____ ) between them. From among the three parts / sentences denoted by (A), (B) and (C) given below each, find out which two can fill up the blanks in proper sequence (i.e. the order in which these are given in the answer options) to make the sentence/ group of sentences meaningfully complete.

The economic gloom was exacerbated yesterday by Greek Prime Minister's surprise announcement ( ___ ) ( _____ ), and vote might put the torturously conceived package in jeopardy.

(A) that was struck last week

(B) that he would recommend the Parliament to strike down the obnoxious deal

(C) that his country would hold a referendum on the European debt deal

Correct Answer: (1) (C) and (A) only
Solution:(C) and (A) only

48. In each question below, two sentences or parts of sentences are given with two blank spaces ( _____ ) ( _____ ) between them. From among the three parts / sentences denoted by (A), (B) and (C) given below each, find out which two can fill up the blanks in proper sequence (i.e. the order in which these are given in the answer options) to make the sentence/ group of sentences meaningfully complete.

The world's most powerful nations were warned ( ___ ) ( ___ ) and trigger mass social unrest.

(A) that could cost millions of jobs around the globe

(B) that international economy was on the brink of a deep new economic crisis

(C) that the only solution was pumping a huge amount of money in the economy

Correct Answer: (2) (B) and (A) only
Solution:(B) and (A) only

49. Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) 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 (5) as the answer.

Innovators create products which is an outgrowing of what they imagine, things that help them create a world they would like to live in.

Correct Answer: (2) which are an outgrowth of what they imagine
Solution:which are an outgrowth of what they imagine

50. Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) 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 (5) as the answer.

The product-driven organization has the product as the most important element in everything it does.

Correct Answer: (2) does the most important things to have all elements of importance in its products
Solution:does the most important things to have all elements of importance in its products