RBI OFFICER GRADE ‘B’ PHASE-I EXAM Held on : 06.03.2021 (Shift-I) (Part-III)

Total Questions: 50

11. Each question below has two blanks. Find out which option can be used to fill up the blanks in the sentence in the same sequence to make it meaningfully complete.

Question from (11 to 13)
he economic effects of population growth ______ a recurrent theme in development of literature ______ history

Correct Answer: (5) Have been - throughout
Solution:

The statement shows a continued process. Hence, present perfect continuous i.e. have been ...... will be used.
Throughout (Adverb/Prep.) = from the beginning to the end.

12. For skilled occupations the supply of labour ______ fairly inelastic, because few workers are capable ______ doing the work.

Correct Answer: (4) is, of
Solution:

Here, the supply of labour is a singular subject.
He is capable of passing the exam if he tries harder.

13. ______ a baby tightly in a blanket can be a good way to ______ it crying.

Correct Answer: (3) Swaddling; stop
Solution:

Swaddle = to wrap a baby tightly in cloth.
Infinitive = to + V₁
Here, Gerund will be used as a subject.

14. Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :

From the question (14-15)
In each of the following questions, there are four statements given. You have to find which one of the statements is grammatically incorrect from the given choices. If all the statements are grammatically correct, then choose option (5) i.e. All are correct as your answer.

Correct Answer: (3) The IT department oversee the installation and maintenance of computer network system.
Solution:

Strucutre :
Singular subject + singular verb
Hence, oversees will be used here.

15. Study the above information carefully and answer the questions.

Correct Answer: (4) The global economy relies on continuous growth which is not equated on sustainability.
Solution:

Preposition : with.
There is a tendency to equate right -wing politics with self-interest.

16. In the following questions, out of five alternatives, choose the one which best contradicts the meaning of the given word.

EXTANT

Correct Answer: (2) Extinct
Solution:

Extant (Adjective) = existent; present; surviving; living.
Extinct (Adjective) = no longer existing.
Look at the sentences :
We have some extant parish records from the 16th century.
There is concern that the giant panda will soon become extinct.

17. In the following questions, out of five alternatives, choose the one which best contradicts the meaning of the given word.

LARGESSE

Correct Answer: (4) Miserliness
Solution:

Largesse (Noun) = generosity; liberality; benevolence; altruism, magnanimity.
Miserliness (Noun) = extreme meanness; thrift.
Look at the sentences :
Such largesse was a desirable symbol of a company’s status.
The party earned a damaging reputation for miserliness by cutting pensions.

18. In the passage given below there are blanks which are to be filled with the options given below. Find the appropriate word in each case which can most suitably complete the sentence without altering its meaning.

The prospect of planning in India depends a lot on agricultural sector. A good crop always provides (__) towards a planned economic development of the country by (119) a better business climate for the transport system, manufacturing industries, internal trade etc. Similarly, a bad crop leads to a total depression in the business of the country which (120) leads to the failure of economic planning.

Correct Answer: (1) impetus
Solution: Impetus (Noun) = a driving force; encouragement; incentive; impulse.
Other words are its antonyms.

19. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

The prospect of planning in India depends a lot on agricultural sector. A good crop always provides (118) towards a planned economic development of the country by (__) a better business climate for the transport system, manufacturing industries, internal trade etc. Similarly, a bad crop leads to a total depression in the business of the country which (120) leads to the failure of economic planning.

Correct Answer: (2) creating
Solution:

Structure :
by + Gerund
Hence, creating will be used here.
You can open it by using a knife.

20. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

The prospect of planning in India depends a lot on agricultural sector. A good crop always provides (118) towards a planned economic development of the country by (119) a better business climate for the transport system, manufacturing industries, internal trade etc. Similarly, a bad crop leads to a total depression in the business of the country which (__) leads to the failure of economic planning.

Correct Answer: (2) ultimately
Solution:

Ultimately (Adverb) = eventually; finally.
Typically (Adverb) = commonly; generally.