State Bank of India Probationary Officers Test 2008 Solved Paper (General Awareness and Computer Knowledge)
1. Which of the following statement(s) reflects India's stands on new World Trade Organization's proposal on the issue of the subsidy to agro products?
[1] India would protect the interest of its poor farmers who cannot bear the burden of the cost of the products if they have to sell them on cheaper rate.
[2] Indian industry needs more flexibility as compared to the industry in developed countries.
[3] WTO has set up a new committee under the chairmanship of Putin of Russia to look into the issue of subsidy and findout a solution to the problem acceptable to all the parties.
Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Both 1 and 2
[E] None of these
2. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the 11th five year plan of India?
[1] The highest priority is given to exports, education and development of steel sector
[2] The plan aims at achieving the growth at 10% level by the end of the plan.
[3] The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojan is revived in such a way so that it can be achieve a growth of4% for agriculture sector.
Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Both 1 and 2
[E] None of these
3. As per the figures released recently the stock markets in emerging economies made handsome returns last year (2007-08). Which of the following stock markets amongst the BRIC nations registered highest increased (97%) compared to its performance in 2006-07?
Choose the right option
[A] China
[B] Brazil
[c] Russia
[D] India
[E] None of these
4. Bayana which was in news recently is a place in _______
Choose the right option
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] Haryana
[E] Rajasthan
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Both 1 and 3 only
[E] None of these
[A] Nepal
[B] China
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Myanmar
[E] Pakistan
[1] Putting biometric ATMs
[2] Introduce mobile banking
[3] Issue of credit or debit cards,br /> Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] All 1, 2 and 3
[E] None of these
[A] Delimination Act
[B] Census Act
[C] Parliament Act
[D] State Recognization Act
[E] None of these
[A] US$ 500 billion
[B] US$ 800 billion
[C] Us$ 1,000 billion
[D] US$ 1,250 billion
[E] US$ 1,500 billion
[A] Myanmar
[B] China
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Bhutan
[E] Nepal
[A] Rs. 10,000/-
[B] Rs. 20,000/-
[C] Rs. 30,000/-
[D] Rs. 40,000/-
[E] Rs. 50,000/-
[A] Economy has "moved to higher growth phase".
[B] A trend of acceleration in domestic investment and saving rate is recorded.
[C] Buoyant growth in Govt. Revenue.
[D] Indian Economy at market rate of exchange crossed 1 trillion US$ in current fiscal.
[E] Net foreign direct investment increased by 350%
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Both 1 and 2
[E] None of these
[A] 1,000+
[B] 2,000+
[C] 3,000+
[D] 4,000+
[E] 5,000+
[1] India would protect the interest of its poor farmers who cannot bear the burden of the cost of the products if they have to sell them on cheaper rate.
[2] Indian industry needs more flexibility as compared to the industry in developed countries.
[3] WTO has set up a new committee under the chairmanship of Putin of Russia to look into the issue of subsidy and findout a solution to the problem acceptable to all the parties.
Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Both 1 and 2
[E] None of these
2. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the 11th five year plan of India?
[1] The highest priority is given to exports, education and development of steel sector
[2] The plan aims at achieving the growth at 10% level by the end of the plan.
[3] The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojan is revived in such a way so that it can be achieve a growth of4% for agriculture sector.
Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Both 1 and 2
[E] None of these
3. As per the figures released recently the stock markets in emerging economies made handsome returns last year (2007-08). Which of the following stock markets amongst the BRIC nations registered highest increased (97%) compared to its performance in 2006-07?
Choose the right option
[A] China
[B] Brazil
[c] Russia
[D] India
[E] None of these
4. Bayana which was in news recently is a place in _______
Choose the right option
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] Haryana
[E] Rajasthan
5. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the Indo-Russia Bylateral Defence Ties?
[1] Bothe countries have dicided to produce a fifth generation fighter aircraft and a multi role cargo plane.
[2] India has agreed to launch Russian missiles from its base at chandipur incase some other nation attacks on Russia.
[3] India and Russia were able to sort out differences over the utilization of Rupee debt fund which is Rs. 8,000 crores at present.
Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Both 1 and 3 only
[E] None of these
6. India has recently decided to put a wire fence on the 76 km. long border in Dhudri district in Assam. The fence will seperate India from _______
Choose the right option
[A] Nepal
[B] China
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Myanmar
[E] Pakistan
7. 'As well know the Govt. of India is very keen about providing banking service to the people in rural and remote areas. However, banks feel that the cost of providing services in these areas for financial inclusion is quite high if services are offered through the 'traditional branch channel'. What is/sre the other alternative cost effectice channel(s) to fulfill this aim o the Govt. of India?
[2] Introduce mobile banking
[3] Issue of credit or debit cards,br /> Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] All 1, 2 and 3
[E] None of these
8. The Govt. of India recently issued a notification alerting constituencies in 24 States and Union Territories. This is done as per the provision of which of the following Acts?
Choose the right option
[A] Delimination Act
[B] Census Act
[C] Parliament Act
[D] State Recognization Act
[E] None of these
9. As we read very frequently in the newspaper fraudulent activities in financial world is still continuing despite various efforts made by various contries to prevent them. As an estimate by IMF, what is the probable amount derived from such illegal activities which is laundered through the world's formal financial system every year? About:-
Choose the right option
[A] US$ 500 billion
[B] US$ 800 billion
[C] Us$ 1,000 billion
[D] US$ 1,250 billion
[E] US$ 1,500 billion
10. Indian Prime Minister during his visit the Arunachal Pradesh a few months back asserted that the State is India's Land of Rising Sun. Which of the following countries did not like his statement and had raised some objection over his visit to Arunachal Pradesh which is very much a part of India?
Choose the right option
[A] Myanmar
[B] China
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Bhutan
[E] Nepal
11. Which of the following is the amount of insurance cover provided to the workers of the unorganized sector under Rashriya Swasthya Bima Yojan?
Choose the right option
[A] Rs. 10,000/-
[B] Rs. 20,000/-
[C] Rs. 30,000/-
[D] Rs. 40,000/-
[E] Rs. 50,000/-
12. Which of the following is not one of the highlights Economic Survey presented in the Lok Sabha for the year 2007-08?
Choose the right option
[A] Economy has "moved to higher growth phase".
[B] A trend of acceleration in domestic investment and saving rate is recorded.
[C] Buoyant growth in Govt. Revenue.
[D] Indian Economy at market rate of exchange crossed 1 trillion US$ in current fiscal.
[E] Net foreign direct investment increased by 350%
13. Which of the following is/are correct about sub prime crisis which was in news recently?
[1] It has reduced the flow of capital coming of Indian Stock Markets.
[2] The sub prime crisis is the major financial crisis whose origin is in the Russia and Brazil. It has adversely affected the economy of Europe and USA.
[3] The crisis started when some people started trading with false share certificates of major blue chip US companies in the stock markets.
Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Both 1 and 2
[E] None of these
14. The Prime MInister Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) has target to connect all habitations of which of the following levels with all weather roads by 2008-09?
Choose the right option
[A] 1,000+
[B] 2,000+
[C] 3,000+
[D] 4,000+
[E] 5,000+
15. As all we know the value of the Indian Rupee has appreciated in the recent past. The value of the Rupee is direct dependent on which of the following?
Choose the right option
[A] Availability of commodities in the market.
[B] VAT introduced by the Govt. on various commodities.
[C] Size of total Forex Reserve of India currently.
[D] Capital in the market during a given period of time.
[E] None of these
