RBI OFFICER GRADE ‘B’ PHASE-I EXAM Held on : 09.07.2023(Part-III)

Total Questions: 50

11. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, then choose option (5) as your answer.

Twenty – three lions have
die in as many days
in the eastern part of
Gujarat’s Gir sanctuary.
No error

Correct Answer: (2)
Solution:

Present perfect ⇒ Sub. + has/have + V₃
Hence, died in as many days … will be used here.
In as many days = number of events is same as the number of days.

12. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, then choose option (5) as your answer.

You were enough smart
to give a strong reply to
her question but you
didn’t give a damn.
No error .

Correct Answer: (1)
Solution:

Enough ⇒ used after an adjective, adverb or verb to mean to the necessary degree. Hence, you were smart enough ..... will be used here.

13. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, then choose option (5) as your answer.

The memories of the Mumbai
serial blasts are recalled
when the judges pronounced
punishment to the accused.
No error .

Correct Answer: (2)
Solution:

The sentence shows past event. Hence, past simple (passive) i.e serial blats were recalled ....... will be used.

14. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, then choose option (5) as your answer.

All the members of parliament
gave their consent to
the act, few opponents only
reprimanded it.
No error .

Correct Answer: (3)
Solution:

It is an error of misplaced modifier (only). Use ‘only’ before the item you want to modify. Hence, only a few opponents ..... will be used here.

15. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, then choose option (5) as your answer.

The Indian rupee was once a multilateral currency,
its usage prevalent across the Indian Ocean
in place as varied as Java, Borneo
Macau, Muscat, Basra and Zanzibar.
No error.

Correct Answer: (3)
Solution:

Correct sentence is :
The Indian rupee was once a multilateral currency, its usage prevalent across the Indian Ocean in places (Plural for many countries). as varied as Java, Borneo, Macau, Muscat, Basra and Zanzibar.

16. In the passage given below there are some blanks which are to be filled with the options given below. Find out the appropriate word in each case which can most suitably complete the sentences without altering the meaning of the passage.

Visual analytics is a powerful form of reasoning that combines data analytics (__) interactive visual interfaces. By using interactive visual representations of data, users can easily (117) large volumes of information and uncover the hidden insights within. While data visualizations are useful for answering ‘what’ questions, their inherent limitations (118) users from understanding what drives these trends. That is where visual analytics steps in – by (119) complex data analysis using visual components and enabling users to delve into the ‘why’ of their data. Analytics can offer valuable insights to organizations and businesses, (120) growth, profitability and optimization.

Correct Answer: (2) with
Solution:

Combine (Verb) = to join together.
As a writer, he combined wit and/with passion.

17. In the passage given below there are some blanks which are to be filled with the options given below. Find out the appropriate word in each case which can most suitably complete the sentences without altering the meaning of the passage.

Visual analytics is a powerful form of reasoning that combines data analytics (116) interactive visual interfaces. By using interactive visual representations of data, users can easily (__) large volumes of information and uncover the hidden insights within. While data visualizations are useful for answering ‘what’ questions, their inherent limitations (118) users from understanding what drives these trends. That is where visual analytics steps in – by (119) complex data analysis using visual components and enabling users to delve into the ‘why’ of their data. Analytics can offer valuable insights to organizations and businesses, (120) growth, profitability and optimization.

Correct Answer: (1) interpret
Solution:

Structure :
Sub. + can + V₁
Interpret (Verb) = to explain or understand the meaning of something.

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

Visual analytics is a powerful form of reasoning that combines data analytics (116) interactive visual interfaces. By using interactive visual representations of data, users can easily (117) large volumes of information and uncover the hidden insights within. While data visualizations are useful for answering ‘what’ questions, their inherent limitations (__) users from understanding what drives these trends. That is where visual analytics steps in – by (119) complex data analysis using visual components and enabling users to delve into the ‘why’ of their data. Analytics can offer valuable insights to organizations and businesses, (120) growth, profitability and optimization.

Correct Answer: (3) impede
Solution:

Impede (Verb) = hinder; prevent an activity from making progress.
Inherent limitations ⇒ plural subject.
Facilitate (Verb) = to make something possible or easier.

19. In the passage given below there are some blanks which are to be filled with the options given below. Find out the appropriate word in each case which can most suitably complete the sentences without altering the meaning of the passage.

Visual analytics is a powerful form of reasoning that combines data analytics (116) interactive visual interfaces. By using interactive visual representations of data, users can easily (117) large volumes of information and uncover the hidden insights within. While data visualizations are useful for answering ‘what’ questions, their inherent limitations (118) users from understanding what drives these trends. That is where visual analytics steps in – by (__) complex data analysis using visual components and enabling users to delve into the ‘why’ of their data. Analytics can offer valuable insights to organizations and businesses, (120) growth, profitability and optimization.

Correct Answer: (2) simplifying
Solution:

Here, present participle i.e. simplifying ..... will be used.
We use by + -ing form to describe how to do something.

20. In the passage given below there are some blanks which are to be filled with the options given below. Find out the appropriate word in each case which can most suitably complete the sentences without altering the meaning of the passage.

Visual analytics is a powerful form of reasoning that combines data analytics (116) interactive visual interfaces. By using interactive visual representations of data, users can easily (117) large volumes of information and uncover the hidden insights within. While data visualizations are useful for answering ‘what’ questions, their inherent limitations (118) users from understanding what drives these trends. That is where visual analytics steps in – by (119) complex data analysis using visual components and enabling users to delve into the ‘why’ of their data. Analytics can offer valuable insights to organizations and businesses, (__) growth, profitability and optimization.

Correct Answer: (1) driving
Solution:

Drive (Verb) = to force something into a particular state.
Here, participle - (v-ing) will be used as adjective.