Verbal Reasoning: Bank Exam Practice Questions (SBI, IBPS, RRB, PO & Clerk)

Ans: E

Explanation: The correct option is E because it addresses both the symptoms (sales decline and low morale) and the root causes. Laying off workers (A) may cut costs but worsens morale and doesn’t solve the underlying problems. Ignoring morale (B) or external factors (C) is short-sighted. A lottery (D) is a temporary fix that doesn’t solve the core issues.

Ans: E

Explanation: The policy’s goal is to reduce traffic congestion. The most direct evidence of this is a reduction in the number of vehicles or improved traffic flow in the city center during peak hours, or people switching to public transportation.

Option A supports the argument because people are choosing public transport which is an alternative to driving.
Option B is not correct because it describes a negative outcome of the policy.
Option C is not correct because it shows traffic congestion in off-peak hours is getting worse.
Option D is not correct because a rise in revenue doesn’t mean traffic volume is decreasing.
Option E is correct because there’s a significant decrease in the number of vehicles which means there will be less traffic congestion. This option is even better than option A.

Ans: C

Explanation: Course of action I is logical as the owner is responsible for the safety of the workers and property. Course of action II is also valid, as it’s necessary to review and strengthen safety regulations and enforcement to prevent future incidents. However, the question only permits one selection, and action I is more immediate and directly addresses the problem. Action II is a long-term solution. Option E is the correct choice.

Ans: D

Explanation: The statement tells us that hybrid tea roses are exceptions to the rule that all roses are red. This means hybrid tea roses are not red.

* A. This is a direct consequence of the given statement. Hybrid teas are specifically excluded from being red.
* B. The statement implies the existence of roses that aren’t hybrid teas because only *some* roses are specified as being exceptions.
* C. If a rose is red, then it’s not necessarily not a hybrid tea; other types of roses can also be red.
* D. This contradicts the statement. The statement implies that only some roses are not red.
* E. This is also true, because the statement says all the roses that aren’t red must be hybrid teas.

Ans: A

Explanation:
Assumption I is implicit because the advertisement is targeted at people who desire to improve their English speaking skills, otherwise, the advertisement would be irrelevant. Assumption II is implicit because the advertisement implies that the institute’s course is effective in achieving the stated goal, i.e., improving English speaking skills.

Ans: C

Explanation: Conclusion I is directly supported by the statement, as the initiative’s aim is to improve healthcare solutions, implying the university believes in the positive impact of collaborative research. Conclusion II goes beyond the scope of the statement. The statement only discusses *this* university’s initiative, not a universal prescription for *all* universities. The other options are incorrect.

Ans: B

Explanation: Both courses of action are reasonable. I addresses the root cause of the problem (the malfunctioning plant) by suggesting a solution. II addresses the immediate impact (water shortage) by suggesting a conservation measure. However, I is the more fundamental solution as it addresses the underlying problem. While both are important, I should be done with priority.

Ans: A

Explanation: The prompt states that businesses are investing in communication technologies due to flexible work arrangements. This implies that the work environment (including the ability to work remotely) affects employee productivity and efficiency. Option E directly reflects this, making it the most logical inference from the given information. The other options make statements not supported by the prompt.

Ans: D

Explanation: The decline in bee populations is a well-documented issue with multiple contributing factors. The question asks for a *likely* contributing factor, meaning the most probable cause. Bees are essential pollinators, and their primary food source is nectar and pollen. Pesticides are known to be harmful to bees, often killing them directly or weakening them and making them more susceptible to disease.

A: Increased planting of flowering plants would benefit bees.
B: Stricter environmental regulations would likely help bees by limiting harmful practices.
C: Reduced availability of nectar-producing plants would harm bees, but the question is looking for the most likely cause and other options fit this better.
D: Expansion of urban green spaces would benefit bees, but they are not as likely to be the problem.
E: Widespread use of pesticides in agriculture is a major threat to bees.

Ans: A

Explanation: The advertisement promises a job placement. For this promise to be meaningful, it implicitly assumes two things: (I) the course actually teaches the skills needed for a job, and (II) there are jobs available in the market. Since both are required, the most correct answer should be E. However, since the question asks for a single answer, and only one is possible.

Ans: B

Explanation: The best answer focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of the problem and communicating with the affected parties. Option E provides the most comprehensive and proactive solution by investigating the causes, implementing a solution, and keeping commuters informed. Options A, B, C, and D are either ineffective, dismissive, or potentially harmful to the commuters.