RBI OFFICER GRADE ‘B’ PHASE-I EXAM Held on:18.08.2018 (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

31. Read the given sentences carefully and decide which of the given options indicate the sentences which are both grammatically and meaningfully correct.

(A) The importance of the banking sector in collecting deposits and providing credits to States and people, households and businesses is undisputable.
(B) There are several indisputable facts about the importance of banking sectors in collection of deposits and provides credits to States, people, household and businesses.
(C) The provision of credit to household people, States and Businesses is an important function of the banking sector as is collection of deposits.

Correct Answer: (2) Both (A) and (C)
Solution:No explanation given in the book

32. Read the given sentences carefully and decide which of the given options indicate the sentences which are both grammatically and meaningfully correct.

(A) The secondary sector covers activities in which natural products are changed into other forms through ways of manufacturing.
(B) The secondary sector is covered by activities where natural products change into other forms through ways of manufacturing.
(C) The activities in which natural products are changed into other forms by means of manufacturing are covered in the secondary sector.

Correct Answer: (4) Both (A) and (C)
Solution:No explanation given in the book

33. In the given passage, there are words given in bold and underlined, each of which has been denoted by (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G). All the words are placed in incorrect positions in the passage. Read the passage carefully and decide which of the given options will come in place of the word in bold and underlined in each case.

From the questions (33-38)
Pease note :
each word can be used only once.
Stress is not always a bad thing. In fact, it has an important job. Stress motivates you to be (A) in-flammation, energetic and focused, especially in times of trouble. But too much of anything can lead to problems.
Chronic stress can cause tension, headaches, fatigue and depression. We often (B) alert these problems, but we may not realise the impact, constant stress places on the heart. In general, stress tends to increase over a lifetime. Health, social and economic issues can all intensify, which makes stress more prevalent. When your body senses trouble, levels of the stress hormone cortisol spike to turn on your fight-or-flight response.
Once the stressful situation passes, your body (C) option. However, when stress becomes a constant presence, and you stay in this tense state for longer periods, your body gets flooded with these chemicals and hormones. Over time, they can weaken your immune system and increase (D) relaxes, both of which can raise your risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and even stroke.
The key is not to avoid stress all the time-that is unrealistic- but rather to change your reaction to it. A good way to combat ongoing stress is to adopt a regular stress management program. There are many (E) sets off to choose from, and each works better for some people than others.
Exercise releases calming endorphins and is one of the best ways to burn off stress and keep it under control.
Do something you enjoy. Make a list of what really makes you happy and implement a plan to do these things on a regular basis.
Deep breathing. Another (F) recognise is to count breaths, which helps keep your mind calm and focused. Calm breathing, even only for a minute, a few times a day, can improve stress levels immediately. Avoid stressors when possible. Many people know which situations make them stressed. While you may not be able to avoid all of them, you can reduce your interaction. For instance, if a crowd at a store (G) approaches a negative response, try to shop at hours when there are fewer people.
What will replace (A) in the passage?

Correct Answer: (4) B
Solution:To be alert = to be quick to see, understand and act in a particular situation.
Look at the sentence:
We had to be alert to any danger signs in the economy.

34. Read the above passage carefully :

What will replace (C) in the passage?

Correct Answer: (4) D
Solution:

Relax (Verb) = to become calmer and less worried.

35. Read the above passage carefully :

What will replace (D) in the passage?

Correct Answer: (3) A
Solution:Inflammation (Noun) = a condition in which a part of the body becomes red, sore and swollen because of infection or injury.

36. Read the above passage carefully :

What will replace (E) in the passage?

Correct Answer: (2) G
Solution:Approaches (Noun) = ways of dealing with somebody/something.

37. Read the above passage carefully :

What will replace (F) in the passage?

Correct Answer: (4) C
Solution:Option (Noun) = one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice.

38. Read the above passage carefully :

What will replace (G) in the passage?

Correct Answer: (2) E
Solution:Set off = to start a process or series of events; to give rise to; cause to occur.

39. Read the following passage and answer the following questions.

From the questions (39-40)
Do you seek perfection? Does everything you do need to be flaw-less and without the possibility of failure? If so, your pursuit of perfection might be holding you back. There are times when we need to be perfect or near-perfect, such as when constructing a bridge or performing surgery. Falling short of exacting specifications can spell danger. But for most of us most of the time, there is room for a margin of error. Most major league baseball pitchers have never pitched a perfect game in their entire careers. The best hitters who earn $10 million to $20 million a year fall at least two-thirds of the time!
An attachment to being perfect reflects a lack of self-compassion and wisdom. the failure to embrace our humanity with its joys, sorrows, and imperfections leads to a rigid sense of self that shatters easily when we miss our goals. Emotional health requires gentleness toward ourselves as we embrace inevitable failures. We can find satisfaction in doing our best, but this doesn't mean that we need to be perfect. How often have we faced the sorrow of making a bad investment, whether in the stock market, relationships, or when buying a high-priced item? We're not (A). We can't see every possible consequence to our actions. We can make decisions based upon the best information we have, but we can't control life with all of its complexities and unknowns.
(B). Our risks may or may not pan out. An appealing investment may sour. A relationship that seems promising might flounder when mutual imperfections interact. Seeking a perfect partner or thinking we need to be perfect is a recipe for failure.
It takes a sturdy sense of self to be flexible enough to take life in stride. When our self-worth and value are tied to our achievements. we feel deflated or embarrassed when we fall short of our inflated expectations.
Which of the following word will come in place of the BLANK (A) given in the passage?

Correct Answer: (1) omnipotent
Solution:Dauntless (Adjective) = not easily frightened or worried by something. Omnipotent (Adjective) = having total authority; having the ability or skill to do everything.
Precarious (Adjective) = not safe or certain.

40. Read the above passage carefully :

Which of the following correctly depicts the views of the author?
The author believes that:
(A) The expectation that we may never make a mistake is unrealistic.
(B) It is acceptable to make mistakes.
(C) No job requires us to be perfect or near perfect in it.

Correct Answer: (5) Only (A) and (B)
Solution:No explanation given in the book