RBI OFFICER GRADE ‘B’ PHASE-I EXAM Held on : 28.05.2022 (Part-I)

Total Questions: 50

41. In each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

From the question (41-45)
Give answer (1) if only course of action I follows.
Give answer (2) if only course of action II follows
Give answer (3) if either course of action I or II follows
Give answer (4) if neither course of action I nor II follows
Give answer (5) if both courses of action I and II follow
Statement
Mr X wants to invest Rs. 10 lakh in share market without any loss of return.
Courses of action
I. Consult a share market adviser/broker and invest the whole amount.
II. Invest a meagre amount with the help of an adviser, then decide about the remaining investment.

Correct Answer: (2)
Solution:

Obviously, only course of action II follows. It is not advisable to invest whole amount even after consulting an expert or adviser.

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

Statement
Indian fishermen are often imprisoned by naval forces of neighbouring countries due to crossing of maritime border.
Courses of action
I. Indian fishermen are not aware that they are crossing the maritime borders while catching the fish.
II. The fishermen should be warned by both the cost guards whenever they cross the maritime borders.

Correct Answer: (2)
Solution:

Obviously, only course of action II follows. Course of action I is just an information regarding the problem. Course of action II suggests a solution.

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

Statement
People often forget what they talk and what they do. Sometimes there is no connection between their words and actions.
Courses of action
I. People should develop consciousness about what they are talking and what they are doing.
II. People should be truthful to themselves first.

Correct Answer: (5)
Solution:

Obviously, both the courses of action provide solution to the problem.

44. In a certain code language, INVASION is written as LMEDHLRM and PROROGUE is written as KIRIRTXH. How will TERMINUS be written in that code language ?

Correct Answer: (4) GHINLMXH
Solution:

The code has been generated on the following pattern :
Vowel + 3 ⇒ Code
Consonant ⇒ Opposite letter as code
Therefore,

OL ⇒ Opposite letter.

45. How many such pairs of letters are there in the word DILAPIDATION, each of which has as many letters between them in the word (in both forward and backward directions) as they have between them in the English alphabetical order ?

Correct Answer: (5) More than three
Solution:

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

From the questions (46-50)
Eight candidates – A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H – were interviewed on the same day from 8.00 AM to 4.00 PM, consecutively one after one for one hour each but not necessarily in the same order. Only four candidates were interviewed between A and B. Only two candidates were interviewed between B and C. Only two candidates were interviewed between C and D. B was not the first candidate to be interviewed on that day. As many candidates were interviewed before D as after E. More than three candidates were interviewed between E and F. G was interviewed after E but before H.
Who among the following were interviewed respectively the first and the last ?

Correct Answer: (3) E, D
Solution:
TimeCandidateE A O
8.00 - 9.00 AMEA
9.00 - 10.00 AMB(B)
10.00 - 11.00 AMGC
11.00 - 12.00 NoonHD
12.00 - 1.00 PMCE
1.00 - 2.00 PMF(F)
2.00 - 3.00 PMAG
3.00 - 4.00 PMDH

EAO ⇒ English alphabetical order
The interview of E was from 8.00 AM to 9.00 AM.
The interview of D was from 3.00 PM to 4.00 PM.

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

How many candidates were interviewed between B and F ?

Correct Answer: (4) Three
Solution:
TimeCandidateE A O
8.00 - 9.00 AMEA
9.00 - 10.00 AMB(B)
10.00 - 11.00 AMGC
11.00 - 12.00 NoonHD
12.00 - 1.00 PMCE
1.00 - 2.00 PMF(F)
2.00 - 3.00 PMAG
3.00 - 4.00 PMDH

EAO ⇒ English alphabetical order
Three candidates – G, H and C – were interviewed between B and F.

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

How many candidates were interviewed after H ?

Correct Answer: (1) Four
Solution:
TimeCandidateE A O
8.00 - 9.00 AMEA
9.00 - 10.00 AMB(B)
10.00 - 11.00 AMGC
11.00 - 12.00 NoonHD
12.00 - 1.00 PMCE
1.00 - 2.00 PMF(F)
2.00 - 3.00 PMAG
3.00 - 4.00 PMDH

EAO ⇒ English alphabetical order

Four candidates – C, F, A and D – were interviewed after H.

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

If the interview was rescheduled as per the English alphabetical order, the sequence of how many candidates would remain unchanged ?

Correct Answer: (3) Four
Solution:
TimeCandidateE A O
8.00 - 9.00 AMEA
9.00 - 10.00 AMB(B)
10.00 - 11.00 AMGC
11.00 - 12.00 NoonHD
12.00 - 1.00 PMCE
1.00 - 2.00 PMF(F)
2.00 - 3.00 PMAG
3.00 - 4.00 PMDH

EAO ⇒ English alphabetical order
The sequence of B and F will remain unchanged.

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

Which of the following statements is TRUE on the basis of the given arrangement ?

Correct Answer: (2) Only three candidates were interviewed after C.
Solution:
TimeCandidateE A O
8.00 - 9.00 AMEA
9.00 - 10.00 AMB(B)
10.00 - 11.00 AMGC
11.00 - 12.00 NoonHD
12.00 - 1.00 PMCE
1.00 - 2.00 PMF(F)
2.00 - 3.00 PMAG
3.00 - 4.00 PMDH

EAO ⇒ English alphabetical order

G was interviewed from 10.00 AM to 11.00 AM.
Three candidates – F, A and D – were interviewed after C.
F was interviewed after H from 1.00 PM to 2.00 PM.
B was interviewed immediately before G.