100+ SBI SO Previous Year Question Paper with Answers - 1

Question: 1

In each question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement :
Any young man who makes dowry as a condition for marriage discredits himself and dishonours womanhood.
Conclusions :
I. Those who take dowry in marriage should be condemned by society.
II. Those who do not take dowry in marriage respect womanhood.

(A) if only conclusion I follows

(B) if only conclusion II follows

(C) if either I and II follows

(D) if neither I nor II follows and

(E) if both I and II follow

Ans: E

Clearly, the statement declares dowry as an evil practice and reflects its demerits. Thus, conclusion I follows. Also, It is given that those who take dowry dishonour womanhood. This implies that those who do not take dowry respect womanhood. So, II as follows.

Question: 2

Statement :
Death keeps no calendar.
Conclusions :
I. Man must die one day.
II. Death can come at any time.

(A) if only conclusion I follows

(B) if only conclusion II follows

(C) if either I and II follows

(D) if neither I nor II follows and

(E) if both I and II follow

Ans: E

Both I and II directly follow from the statement.

Question: 3

Statement :
The T.V. staff deserves an applaud for showing booth captures.
Conclusions :
I. T.V. aims at showing things in their true perspective.
II. People involved in both capturing have been recognised and are being tried by law.

(A) if only conclusion I follows

(B) if only conclusion II follows

(C) if either I and II follows

(D) if neither I nor II follows and

(E) if both I and II follow

Ans: A

Clearly, I directly follows from the statement. However, II is not directly related to the given statement and so does not follow.

Question: 4

Statement :
The secret of success is constancy of purpose.
Conclusions :
I. Constant dripping wears the stone.
II. Single minded devotion is necessary for achieving success.

(A) if only conclusion I follows

(B) if only conclusion II follows

(C) if either I and II follows

(D) if neither I nor II follows and

(E) if both I and II follow

Ans: E

Both I and II directly follow from the given statement.

Question: 5

Statement :
Reading makes a full man, conference a ready man and writing an exact man.
Conclusions :
I. Pointed and precise expression comes only through extensive writing.
II. Extensive reading makes a complete man.

(A) if only conclusion I follows

(B) if only conclusion II follows

(C) if either I and II follows

(D) if neither I nor II follows and

(E) if both I and II follow

Ans: E

Clearly, I follows from the fact that writing makes an exact man. Conclusion II also directly follows from the statement.

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