SBI Clerk Prelims-- Mock Test 1

Directions (1-9): Read the passage

given below and answer the following
questions.
Like many of you, we’re struggling to comprehend the new world we find
ourselves in. For decades, we’ve been publishing research and news
about emerging infectious diseases and the potential havoc a pandemic
can wreak. Now we are all living it; anxious about what the future holds
but also determined to support research and — where we can — to help
find a way out. Compared to what so many are experiencing, the impact
on Nature has been relatively small, but nonetheless historic. At 3.30 p.m.
on Tuesday 17 March, we sent to press the first issue of Nature in just
over 150 years that had been completed with all our staff working
remotely. Some colleagues had less than 24 hours to prepare, as the
previous evening our London offices — Nature’s headquarters — officially
closed, and staff rushed to set up makeshift offices in their homes.
As countries introduce unprecedented measures to stem the spread of
the new coronavirus, one of the most alarming conclusions from
infectious-disease modelling is that there is no clear exit strategy.
We can see from China and South Korea how a combination of
community surveillance — testing and contact tracing — strong social
distancing and rapid clinical care, reduced infections and deaths. But we
don’t know how long these measures should last, or whether relaxing
them will allow the virus to undergo a resurgence.
In all likelihood, a lasting exit strategy will come from the research that so
many of you are involved in. Worldwide, the outbreak has already resulted
in the publication of more than 900 English-language papers, preprints
and reports (as of 12 March) — and many more when research in other
languages is counted. This includes research on virus structure; how it
spreads; clinical features of the disease; potential drug targets; the
effectiveness of quarantine measures; and the psychological effects on
health-care workers. Much more is to come, for example on the virus’s
impact on economies and on livelihoods, on mental health, environmental
protection and global efforts in diversity and inclusion.
It’s hard to think of a higher-stakes research project. And this urgent
study has to take place in a world where there is no normal. As
health-care professionals work to ______A______ so that the sick
get immediate relief, researchers, too, are working continuous shifts.
This is happening as universities are emptying, investigators are
unable to visit their labs, experiments are being cancelled or
delayed, and routines shattered. We know that some of you have
become ill and that many are simultaneously caring for children, or
for partners, elderly relatives or friends.
We’re doing two things to help: redoubling our commitment to
publishing your research, and providing authoritative, evidence-
based reporting and commentary on the outbreak.
1. To combat the effects of the Covid-19 virus,
certain measures were taken, which of the following
points is incorrect about those measures?

A. The measures introduced were new and unique.

B. The measures introduced in China and South
Korea were effective.
C. There is uncertainty about how long these
measures should be in place.
D. Easing the measures will definitely lead to the
resurgence of the virus.
E. None of these
2. What is the current situation described regarding Nature's staff
and their work environment?

A. Half of Nature's staff is working remotely, but it has had no

impact on their productivity.
B. All staff members have shifted to working in Nature's London
offices.
C. Nature's headquarters has closed due to the pandemic, and
staff are working from home.
D. Staff members have been unaffected by the pandemic and
continue to work as usual.
E. The passage does not provide information about Nature's staff.
3. What is emphasised in the passage as the most
likely source of a lasting exit strategy for the
pandemic?

A. Compulsory work from home

B. The effectiveness of quarantine measures
C. Community surveillance
D. Government-imposed measures
E. The role of pharmaceutical companies
4. According to the passage, what kind of research has already been published
in response to the outbreak, and what areas are anticipated to be further
researched?
A. The research has primarily focused on the virus's structure, clinical features,
and vaccine development, while further research will address economic
impacts.
B. The research encompasses various aspects, including the virus's structure,
clinical features, and psychological effects on health-care workers, with
more research expected on economic and environmental aspects.
C. Most research is concentrated on the virus's structure, clinical features, and
psychological effects on health-care workers, with future studies targeting
drug development.
D. The research is largely concerned with environmental protection, while
upcoming research will focus on economic and environmental aspects.
E. The passage does not mention any specific areas of research.
5. What does the passage convey about the impact of the pandemic
on researchers and their work environment?
A. Researchers have not been affected by the pandemic, and their
routines remain unchanged.
B. Researchers are working round the clock with no disruptions to
their experiments or routines.
C. Researchers are mostly working from their labs and universities
as before.
D. Researchers are dealing with disruptions to their routines, lab
visits, and experiments due to the pandemic.
E. Researchers have faced no health or caregiving challenges during
the pandemic.
6. According to the passage, what is Nature's response to the
pandemic, and what is its primary focus in this situation?
A. Nature is primarily focused on its economic impact and
has taken no response measures.
B. Nature is providing continuous support for researchers
and their work.
C. Nature has shifted its focus to global efforts in diversity
and inclusion.
D. Nature has published research on mental health and is
focused on drug development.
E. The passage does not mention Nature's response or
focus.
As health-care professionals work to ______A______
so that the sick get immediate relief, researchers, too,
are working continuous shifts.

7. Which of the following words can most appropriately

fill the blank given in the passage?
A. Precision
B. Inaction
C. Perfection
D. Exhaustion
E. Accomplishment
Like many of you, we’re struggling to comprehend
the new world we find ourselves in.
8. Which of the following words is most similar in
meaning to the word ‘comprehend’ as is highlighted
in the passage?

A. Instruct
B. Implement
C. Understand
D. Accept
E. Find
As countries introduce unprecedented measures to stem
the spread of the new coronavirus, one of the most
alarming conclusions from infectious-disease modelling is
that there is no clear exit strategy.

9. Choose the word that can most appropriately replace

the highlighted word ‘alarming’ in the passage?
A. Reassuring
B. Concerning
C. Unexpected
D. Shocking
E. Obvious
Directions (10-11): In the given question a
part of the sentence is given in bold, which
may or may not be grammatically correct.
Choose the correct alternative for the
highlighted phrase to make the sentence
grammatically and logically correct.
10. She was angry at her colleague for
taking credit for her work.

A. angry on her colleague for

B. angry to her colleague for
C. angry of her colleague for
D. angry with her colleague for
E. No replacement required
11. The prices of essential goods have
rise significantly in the past year.

A. have rose significantly in the

B. have risen significantly in the
C. have raised significantly in the
D. have raise significantly in the
E. No replacement required
Directions (12- 15): In each sentence, a
word is omitted. Choose the word from
the given options that can fit into the
blank without changing the intended
meaning.
12. He felt __________ when he lost his job,
unsure of how to support his family.

A. Elated
B. Deceptive
C. Lethargic
D. Desperate
E. Ambitious
13. She had a/an ________ personality that
made it easy for her to make friends
wherever she went.

A. Orthodox
B. Amiable
C. Sarcastic
D. Cynical
E. Manipulative
14. The _______ firefighter risked his life to
rescue people from the burning building.

A. Valiant
B. Naive
C. Appealing
D. Jolly
E. Vicious
15. During our hike, we took the time to
_______ through the forest, enjoying the
beauty of nature.

A. Redeem
B. Relish
C. Ramble
D. Reaffirm
E. Relegate
Directions (16-20): In each of the following
questions, a sentence has been divided into
four parts in which one part has an error.
Identify the part that has an error and mark
that part as your answer. If all parts are error-
free then choose ‘No Error’ as your correct
choice.
16. She has receive numerous (A)/ awards
for her outstanding (B)/ contributions to the
(C)/ field of science. (D)/ No error (E)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
17. The luminosity of the (A)/ stars in the
night sky (B)/ are a breathtaking (C)/ sight
for stargazers. (D)/ No error (E)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
18. Rainbows appear when (A)/ sunlight is
refracted (B)/ and reflected by (C)/ raindrops
in the atmosphere. (D)/ No error (E)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
19. She decided to visit (A)/ the historical
castle as (B)/ one of the six place (C)/ on her
travel itinerary. (D)/ No error (E)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
20. She enjoys both (A)/ playing the piano
(B)/ while, in her free time, (C)/ reading
novels. (D)/ No error (E)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
Directions (21-25): In the following
questions, five sentences are given.
Rearrange these sentences to make a
contextually meaningful paragraph then,
answer the following questions.
A. Adolescence is a critical developmental stage when the brain
undergoes substantial circuit refinement and molecular changes
important for its maturation.
B. The National Sleep Foundation of the United States of America
recommends a minimum of ~8 h of daily sleep for adolescents.
C. Thus, the adolescent brain is likely to be more vulnerable, compared
to the adult brain, to sleep disturbances, circadian rhythm disruption, and
associated substance abuse.
D. Sleep is essential for almost all organisms, and it demonstrates a
clear developmental trajectory in the amount of sleep needed from the
early postnatal stage to adulthood.
E. However, a modern lifestyle may have led to prevalent sleep problems
including delayed sleep onset, shortened sleep duration, sleep
fragmentation, and social jetlag in adolescents all around the world.
21. Which is the SECOND sentence after
rearrangement?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
22. Which is the LAST sentence after
rearrangement?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
23. Which is the THIRD sentence after
rearrangement?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
24. Which is the FIRST sentence after
rearrangement?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
25. Which is the FOURTH sentence after
rearrangement?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
Directions (26-30): In each question,
three words are given in bold, which
may or may not be in their correct
positions. Choose the correct
sequence of words from the given
options to make the sentence
grammatically correct and meaningful.
26. Wildlife conservation is rich (A) to
protect the essential (B)biodiversity of
our planet (C).

A. ACB
B. BCA
C. BAC
D. CAB
E. No rearrangement needed
27. The doctors carefully check (A) the
patient's blood to examine (B) for any
abnormalities (C).

A. ACB
B. BAC
C. CAB
D. CBA
E. No rearrangement needed
28. As a quiet (A) introvert, she
dedicated (B) spending preferred (C)
evenings at home with a good book.

A. BAC
B. CBA
C. CAB
D. BCA
E. No rearrangement needed
29. The soil's replenishing (A) nature allowed
rainwater to be efficiently permeable (B) into
the ground, absorbed (C) the aquifer.

A. BCA
B. BAC
C. CBA
D. ACB
E. No rearrangement needed
30. The explorers embarked on a hidden (A)
expedition to discover (B) long-forgotten
treasures thrilling (C) within the ancient ruins.

A. ACB
B. BCA
C. CBA
D. BAC
E. No rearrangement needed