SBI Clerk Prelims Mock Test

SBI Clerk Prelims Mock Test

StageSectionsQuestionsMarksTimeNotes
PrelimsEnglish, Numerical Ability, Reasoning10010060 minObjective, negative marking
MainsGA, English, Quantitative, Reasoning & Computer190200160 minSectional timing & sectional cut-off
LPTLocal Language–––Qualifying
SectionNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksTime
English Language303020 minutes
Numerical Ability353520 minutes
Reasoning Ability353520 minutes
Total10010060 minutes
SectionNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksTime
General/Financial Awareness505035 minutes
General English404035 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude505045 minutes
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude506045 minutes
Total1902002 hours 40 minutes

English Language (Q1–20)

Q1. Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word “ABATE”.
A. Increase
B. Subside
C. Intensify
D. Aggravate

Q2. Choose the correctly spelt word:
A. Accomodate
B. Accommodate
C. Acommodate
D. Accommadate

Q3. Fill in the blank: “He is very good ___ playing chess.”
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. for

Q4. Identify the error in the sentence: “She don’t like to watch TV.”
A. She
B. don’t
C. like
D. watch

Q5. Select the word opposite in meaning to “OBSCURE”.
A. Clear
B. Dark
C. Hidden
D. Vague

Q6. Choose the correct sentence:
A. He go to school every day.
B. He goes to school every day.
C. He going to school every day.
D. He gone to school every day.

Q7. Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence:
“The manager asked him to ___ the report before submission.”
A. prepare
B. prepare up
C. make
D. do

Q8. Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning as “AUDACIOUS”:
A. Bold
B. Timid
C. Careful
D. Shy

Q9. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
“She is responsible ___ the entire project.”
A. for
B. of
C. to
D. with

Q10. Select the correct spelling:
A. Recommend
B. Reccomend
C. Recomand
D. Recomend

Q11. Choose the antonym of “MALIGN”:
A. Praise
B. Harm
C. Criticize
D. Blame

Q12. Choose the correct sentence:
A. He is taller than me.
B. He is taller then me.
C. He is more tall than me.
D. He is tall than me.

Q13. Fill in the blank: “If he ___ earlier, he would have caught the train.”
A. leaves
B. left
C. had left
D. would leave

Q14. Choose the word most similar in meaning to “IMMINENT”:
A. Distant
B. Approaching
C. Delayed
D. Past

Q15. Identify the error: “Neither of the boys are willing to help.”
A. Neither
B. of
C. are
D. willing

Q16. Fill in the blank: “He succeeded ___ hard work and determination.”
A. through
B. by
C. with
D. in

Q17. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: “Burn the midnight oil”
A. Work late into the night
B. Sleep early
C. Waste time
D. Study by candlelight

Q18. Correct the sentence: “She is more smarter than her sister.”
A. Remove “more”
B. Replace “smarter” with “smartest”
C. Replace “than” with “to”
D. No correction

Q19. Choose the correct preposition: “He is adept ___ solving puzzles.”
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. for

Q20. Choose the correct synonym for “PRUDENT”:
A. Careless
B. Wise
C. Foolish
D. Reckless

Numerical Ability (Q21–50)

Q21. The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 75. Find the largest number.
A. 23
B. 25
C. 27
D. 29

Q22. If the ratio of two numbers is 7:9 and their LCM is 504, the numbers are:
A. 56 and 72
B. 63 and 81
C. 42 and 54
D. 35 and 45

Q23. A train 150 m long passes a pole in 15 seconds. Its speed is:
A. 36 km/h
B. 40 km/h
C. 54 km/h
D. 60 km/h

Q24. A sum of ₹12,000 amounts to ₹14,400 in 2 years at simple interest. The rate of interest per annum is:
A. 8%
B. 10%
C. 12%
D. 15%

Q25. Find the average of first 20 multiples of 5.
A. 52.5
B. 55
C. 50
D. 60

Q26. A can do a piece of work in 12 days, B in 16 days. How long will they take to finish the work together?
A. 6 days
B. 7 days
C. 8 days
D. 9 days

Q27. The compound interest on ₹5,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:
A. ₹1,000
B. ₹1,050
C. ₹1,100
D. ₹1,200

Q28. A man invests ₹10,000 at 8% simple interest for 3 years. What is the interest earned?
A. ₹2,200
B. ₹2,400
C. ₹2,000
D. ₹2,500

Q29. A sum of money triples itself in 15 years at simple interest. Find the rate of interest per annum.
A. 15%
B. 18%
C. 20%
D. 25%

Q30. Find the HCF of 144 and 216.
A. 36
B. 48
C. 72
D. 24

Q31. If the difference between a number and its 2/3 is 30, the number is:
A. 60
B. 75
C. 90
D. 80

Q32. The speed of a boat in still water is 20 km/h. If the speed of the stream is 5 km/h, the downstream speed is:
A. 25 km/h
B. 20 km/h
C. 15 km/h
D. 30 km/h

Q33. The sum of squares of two numbers is 250 and their difference is 5. The larger number is:
A. 15
B. 16
C. 17
D. 18

Q34. A sum of ₹18,000 at 12% per annum simple interest amounts to ₹23,400. The time period is:
A. 3 years
B. 3.5 years
C. 4 years
D. 4.5 years

Q35. The sum of first 30 natural numbers is:
A. 465
B. 455
C. 460
D. 465

Q36. A man borrows ₹20,000 at 8% per annum simple interest. Find the amount to be paid after 3 years.
A. ₹24,000
B. ₹23,800
C. ₹25,000
D. ₹24,800

Q37. If 5 men can do a work in 12 days, in how many days can 8 men do the same work?
A. 6 days
B. 7.5 days
C. 8 days
D. 9 days

Q38. The LCM of two numbers is 180 and their HCF is 12. If one number is 36, the other number is:
A. 60
B. 48
C. 54
D. 72

Q39. A sum of ₹25,000 is lent at compound interest at 10% per annum. The amount after 2 years is:
A. ₹30,250
B. ₹30,500
C. ₹30,625
D. ₹31,000

Q40. A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. The net change is:
A. No change
B. 2% decrease
C. 4% decrease
D. 5% decrease

Q41. Find the simple interest on ₹15,000 at 12% per annum for 2.5 years.
A. ₹4,500
B. ₹4,200
C. ₹4,000
D. ₹4,800

Q42. A shopkeeper sells an article at a loss of 12%. If the cost price is ₹500, the selling price is:
A. ₹440
B. ₹450
C. ₹460
D. ₹480

Q43. The difference between compound interest and simple interest on ₹8,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:
A. ₹40
B. ₹80
C. ₹100
D. ₹50

Q44. A train 180 m long crosses a 120 m long platform in 15 seconds. Find the speed of the train.
A. 36 km/h
B. 40 km/h
C. 42 km/h
D. 45 km/h

Q45. Find the average of the first 40 even numbers.
A. 41
B. 40
C. 42
D. 45

Q46. A sum of money becomes four times in 12 years at simple interest. The rate of interest is:
A. 25%
B. 20%
C. 15%
D. 12%

Q47. A can do a work in 10 days and B in 15 days. They work together for 4 days. Fraction of work left is:
A. 2/5
B. 3/5
C. 1/5
D. 1/3

Q48. A sum of ₹10,000 amounts to ₹11,600 in 2 years at simple interest. The rate of interest per annum is:
A. 7%
B. 8%
C. 9%
D. 10%

Q49. If the difference between the squares of two numbers is 65 and one of the numbers is 17, the other number is:
A. 12
B. 18
C. 16
D. 15

Q50. A train 240 m long passes a pole in 12 seconds. Find the speed of the train.
A. 60 km/h
B. 72 km/h
C. 70 km/h
D. 75 km/h

Reasoning Ability (Q51–100)

Q51. Find the missing number: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
A. 40
B. 42
C. 50
D. 48

Q52. If CAT → 24, DOG → 26, what is the value of BAT → ?
A. 25
B. 23
C. 26
D. 24

Q53. Arrange the following words in a meaningful sequence:

  1. Seed 2. Plant 3. Flower 4. Fruit 5. Tree
    A. 1,2,5,3,4
    B. 1,2,3,5,4
    C. 2,1,5,3,4
    D. 1,2,5,4,3

Q54. If A > B, B < C, C = D, which of the following is true?
A. A > D
B. B > D
C. D > A
D. A < C

Q55. In a certain code, APPLE → BQQMF, then ORANGE → ?
A. PSBOHF
B. PSBNHF
C. OSBPHF
D. PQBNGF

Q56. Find the odd one out: 121, 144, 169, 196, 225, 240
A. 196
B. 225
C. 144
D. 240

Q57. If 2 → 5, 3 → 10, 4 → 17, then 5 → ?
A. 26
B. 25
C. 24
D. 27

Q58. Complete the series: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?
A. 162
B. 243
C. 324
D. 405

Q59. Pointing to a boy, Riya said, “He is the son of my mother’s only son.” How is the boy related to Riya?
A. Brother
B. Nephew
C. Cousin
D. Son

Q60. Find the missing term: 5, 11, 23, 47, ?
A. 95
B. 94
C. 91
D. 99

Q61. A word is formed by coding letters: CAT → DBU, DOG → EPH. How is BAT coded?
A. CBU
B. CAU
C. CBU
D. CBV

Q62. Find the odd one out: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 15
A. 7
B. 15
C. 5
D. 3

Q63. Arrange in ascending order: 3/4, 5/8, 7/10, 2/3
A. 5/8, 2/3, 7/10, 3/4
B. 5/8, 2/3, 3/4, 7/10
C. 5/8, 7/10, 2/3, 3/4
D. 2/3, 5/8, 7/10, 3/4

Q64. A series is given with one term missing: 7, 14, 28, 56, ?
A. 84
B. 100
C. 112
D. 120

Q65. If P + Q means P is the mother of Q, P – Q means P is the father of Q, P × Q means P is the brother of Q, who is A × B – C + D?
A. D’s uncle
B. D’s brother
C. D’s father
D. D’s cousin

Q66. Complete the number series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, ?
A. 54
B. 56
C. 64
D. 62

Q67. Find the odd one: JKL, MNO, PQR, STU, VWX, YZA
A. JKL
B. MNO
C. YZA
D. STU

Q68. If 6#3 = 18, 4#5 = 20, then 7#6 = ?
A. 42
B. 36
C. 40
D. 48

Q69. Pointing to a man, she said, “He is the father of my father’s son.” How is the man related to her?
A. Brother
B. Grandfather
C. Father
D. Uncle

Q70. Complete the series: 1, 2, 6, 24, 120, ?
A. 600
B. 720
C. 7200
D. 72000

Q71. Find the missing term: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
A. 35
B. 37
C. 39
D. 40

Q72. If MARCH → NBSDI, then JUNE → ?
A. KVOF
B. KVNF
C. KVOG
D. KVOF

Q73. Select the odd one out: Triangle, Square, Circle, Rectangle, Hexagon
A. Circle
B. Square
C. Hexagon
D. Triangle

Q74. Complete the analogy: Book : Reading :: Knife : ?
A. Cut
B. Sharp
C. Blade
D. Cook

Q75. Find the missing number: 3, 6, 18, 72, ?
A. 288
B. 360
C. 216
D. 300

Q76. If P + Q means P is the brother of Q, P × Q means P is the father of Q, P – Q means P is the mother of Q, then A + B × C – D is related how?
A. D’s uncle
B. D’s aunt
C. D’s father
D. D’s cousin

Q77. Pointing to a girl, he said, “She is the daughter of my mother’s brother.” How is she related to him?
A. Cousin
B. Sister
C. Niece
D. Daughter

Q78. Find the next term: 1, 1, 2, 6, 24, 120, ?
A. 720
B. 600
C. 7200
D. 840

Q79. Which of the following does not belong? 3, 7, 13, 19, 23, 28
A. 19
B. 28
C. 13
D. 23

Q80. Complete the series: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, ?
A. 49
B. 50
C. 51
D. 52

Q81. If APPLE → 16, BANANA → 27, what is ORANGE → ?
A. 49
B. 48
C. 50
D. 46

Q82. Find the odd one: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 14, 13
A. 14
B. 11
C. 13
D. 7

Q83. Arrange in descending order: 5/6, 4/5, 7/8, 9/10
A. 9/10, 7/8, 5/6, 4/5
B. 9/10, 5/6, 7/8, 4/5
C. 9/10, 7/8, 4/5, 5/6
D. 9/10, 7/8, 5/6, 4/5

Q84. Complete the pattern: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
A. 40
B. 42
C. 45
D. 48

Q85. If 6 → 36, 8 → 64, then 10 → ?
A. 100
B. 120
C. 110
D. 90

Q86. Find the missing number: 5, 10, 20, 40, ?
A. 60
B. 70
C. 80
D. 100

Q87. Select the odd one: 121, 144, 169, 196, 210
A. 196
B. 144
C. 210
D. 169

Q88. Pointing to a man, she said, “He is the brother of my father’s wife.” How is he related to her?
A. Uncle
B. Father
C. Brother
D. Cousin

Q89. Complete the series: 1, 8, 27, 64, ?
A. 100
B. 125
C. 150
D. 144

Q90. If 2#3 = 11, 3#4 = 19, then 4#5 = ?
A. 29
B. 35
C. 31
D. 30

Q91. Which letter comes next in the series? A, D, I, P, ?
A. U
B. V
C. W
D. X

Q92. Find the missing number: 7, 14, 28, 56, ?
A. 112
B. 96
C. 108
D. 120

Q93. Arrange the words in order: 1. Seed 2. Tree 3. Fruit 4. Flower 5. Plant
A. 1,5,2,4,3
B. 1,5,2,3,4
C. 1,5,3,2,4
D. 1,5,4,2,3

Q94. Pointing to a boy, she said, “He is the son of my father’s only son.” How is he related?
A. Brother
B. Cousin
C. Nephew
D. Son

Q95. Complete the analogy: Hand : Glove :: Foot : ?
A. Shoe
B. Sock
C. Sandal
D. Sock/ Shoe

Q96. Find the odd one: 3, 5, 7, 11, 15, 17
A. 15
B. 17
C. 11
D. 7

Q97. Complete the pattern: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, ?
A. 50
B. 54
C. 56
D. 60

Q98. If A + B means A is brother of B, A × B means A is father of B, who is C to D in A × B + C × D?
A. Son
B. Father
C. Brother
D. Uncle

Q99. Complete the series: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, ?
A. 120
B. 160
C. 140
D. 180

Q100. Find the missing number: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
A. 30
B. 35
C. 36
D. 40

  • Q1–20: English Language
  • Q21–50: Numerical Ability
  • Q51–100: Reasoning Ability
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