State Bank of India Probationary Officers Test 2008 Solved Paper (General Awareness and Computer Knowledge)
16. Which of the following banks has taken over the the Centurion Bank of Punjab?
Choose the right option
[A] ICICI Bank
[B] IDBI Bank
[C] HDFC Bank
[D] Axis Bank
[E] None of these
17. As per provisions made in Bharat Nirman Programme the pace of creation of irrigation facilities is required to be raised from present level of 1.42 million hectare per year in such a way so that it can achieve the target level fixed for the same?
[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] 1.50 million hectares/year
[B] 1.75 million hectares/year
[C] 2.00 million hectares/year
[D] 2.25 million hectares/year
[E] 2.50 million hectares/year
18. Inflation has become major area of concern in India thease days. What messures do the Govt. of India/RBI normaly take to control the same?
[1] Fixation of Maximum Price of the Commodities
[2] System of Dual prices
[3] Increase in supply of food grains
[4] Contol on credit and liquidity in market
Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[c] Only 3
[D] Only 2, 3 and 4
[E] All 1, 2, 3 and 4
19. How much Education Cess is being levied on all the taxes to support elementary education for the children of age group of 6-14 years under Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA)
Choose the right option
[A] 0.50%
[B] 0.75%
[C] 1.00%
[D] 1.50%
[E] 2.00%
20. Which of the following is/are correct about various concessions given in the Union Budget for 2008-09?
[1] Five years holidays for setting up hospitals in Tier II and Tier III regions for providing health care in rural areas.
[2] Commodities tax transaction to be introduced.
[3] Banking cash transaction tax withdrawn.
Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 2 and 3
[E] All 1,2 and 3
21. Which of the following statements reflects the aim(s) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)?
[1] Give focused attention to integrated development of infrastructure in selected cities.
[2] Provide basic services to the urban poors.
[3] Scale up civic amenities and provision of utilities in urban areas.
Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] All 1, 2 and 3
[E] None of these
22. The Press Freedom Day is observed on which of the following days?
Choose the right option
[A] 1st May
[B] 1st June
[C] 3rd May
[D] 3rd June
[E] 10th June
23. As per the decision taken by the Govt. of India now the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act is extended to all the districts of India. This means: it will now be applicable to about-
Choose the right option
[A] 200 districts
[B] 300 districts
[C] 400 districts
[D] 500 districts
[E] 600 districts
24. As per the reports published by the Ministry of Finance recently the overseas borrowings by the Corporates and currency fluctuation has gone up by which of the following percentage points? About-
Choose the right option
[A] 1%
[B] 2%
[C] 3%
[D] 4%
[E] 5%
25. The Govt. of India and Reserve Bank of India is planning to set up an autonomous "ATM corporation of India" in which various banks can get together for common ATM operations. If this happens how will all be benefited by the same?
[1] It will be a cost effective messure as each bank can share its operational cost with others.
[2] Clients can withdrawn money from any ATM from any location. They are not required to go to their bank's ATM only.
[3] It will indirectly help the IT business also as India has a large pool of IT skilled manpower waiting for suitable placement.
Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] All 1, 2 and 3
[E] None of these
26. As per the news published in various newspapers the Govt. of India has decided to create a strategic Reserve of-
Choose the right option
[A] Oil and Petroleum
[B] Rasoi Gas
[C] Food grains
[D] Cement and Steel
[E] None of these
27. The Govt. of India had constituted a high level committee on financial sector reforms with Raghuram G. Rajan as its Chairman. Which of the following is/are the recommendations of the committee?
[1] Liberalize the interest rate that bank/institution can charge to ensure credit for poors.
[2] Create an office of the Ombudsman exclusively for financial sector.
[3] Do not allow foreign investors in domestic stock markets.
Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Both 1 and 2
[E] None of these
28. Yves Leterme has taken over as the Prime Minister of
Choose the right option
[A] Newzealand
[B] Belgium
[C] Croatia
[D] POrtugal
[E] None of these
29. The State Bank of India recently opened its 10000th branch in Puduvayal (Tamilnadu). Only a bank in China has more branches than State Bank of India in the world. What is the name of that Chinese bank?
Choose the right option
[A] Shanghai Commercial Bank
[B] Bank of China
[C] China Banking Corporationbr /> [D] Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
[E] None of these
15. many times we read about 'Globalization' and its impact on business practice in India. Which of the following is not one of the important parameters of 'Globalization'?
[1] Reduction of trade barriers to permit free flow of goods and services amongst various nations.Choose the right option
[A] ICICI Bank
[B] IDBI Bank
[C] HDFC Bank
[D] Axis Bank
[E] None of these
17. As per provisions made in Bharat Nirman Programme the pace of creation of irrigation facilities is required to be raised from present level of 1.42 million hectare per year in such a way so that it can achieve the target level fixed for the same?
[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] 1.50 million hectares/year
[B] 1.75 million hectares/year
[C] 2.00 million hectares/year
[D] 2.25 million hectares/year
[E] 2.50 million hectares/year
18. Inflation has become major area of concern in India thease days. What messures do the Govt. of India/RBI normaly take to control the same?
[1] Fixation of Maximum Price of the Commodities
[2] System of Dual prices
[3] Increase in supply of food grains
[4] Contol on credit and liquidity in market
Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[c] Only 3
[D] Only 2, 3 and 4
[E] All 1, 2, 3 and 4
19. How much Education Cess is being levied on all the taxes to support elementary education for the children of age group of 6-14 years under Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA)
Choose the right option
[A] 0.50%
[B] 0.75%
[C] 1.00%
[D] 1.50%
[E] 2.00%
20. Which of the following is/are correct about various concessions given in the Union Budget for 2008-09?
[1] Five years holidays for setting up hospitals in Tier II and Tier III regions for providing health care in rural areas.
[2] Commodities tax transaction to be introduced.
[3] Banking cash transaction tax withdrawn.
Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 2 and 3
[E] All 1,2 and 3
21. Which of the following statements reflects the aim(s) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)?
[1] Give focused attention to integrated development of infrastructure in selected cities.
[2] Provide basic services to the urban poors.
[3] Scale up civic amenities and provision of utilities in urban areas.
Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] All 1, 2 and 3
[E] None of these
22. The Press Freedom Day is observed on which of the following days?
Choose the right option
[A] 1st May
[B] 1st June
[C] 3rd May
[D] 3rd June
[E] 10th June
23. As per the decision taken by the Govt. of India now the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act is extended to all the districts of India. This means: it will now be applicable to about-
Choose the right option
[A] 200 districts
[B] 300 districts
[C] 400 districts
[D] 500 districts
[E] 600 districts
24. As per the reports published by the Ministry of Finance recently the overseas borrowings by the Corporates and currency fluctuation has gone up by which of the following percentage points? About-
Choose the right option
[A] 1%
[B] 2%
[C] 3%
[D] 4%
[E] 5%
25. The Govt. of India and Reserve Bank of India is planning to set up an autonomous "ATM corporation of India" in which various banks can get together for common ATM operations. If this happens how will all be benefited by the same?
[1] It will be a cost effective messure as each bank can share its operational cost with others.
[2] Clients can withdrawn money from any ATM from any location. They are not required to go to their bank's ATM only.
[3] It will indirectly help the IT business also as India has a large pool of IT skilled manpower waiting for suitable placement.
Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] All 1, 2 and 3
[E] None of these
26. As per the news published in various newspapers the Govt. of India has decided to create a strategic Reserve of-
Choose the right option
[A] Oil and Petroleum
[B] Rasoi Gas
[C] Food grains
[D] Cement and Steel
[E] None of these
27. The Govt. of India had constituted a high level committee on financial sector reforms with Raghuram G. Rajan as its Chairman. Which of the following is/are the recommendations of the committee?
[1] Liberalize the interest rate that bank/institution can charge to ensure credit for poors.
[2] Create an office of the Ombudsman exclusively for financial sector.
[3] Do not allow foreign investors in domestic stock markets.
Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Both 1 and 2
[E] None of these
28. Yves Leterme has taken over as the Prime Minister of
Choose the right option
[A] Newzealand
[B] Belgium
[C] Croatia
[D] POrtugal
[E] None of these
29. The State Bank of India recently opened its 10000th branch in Puduvayal (Tamilnadu). Only a bank in China has more branches than State Bank of India in the world. What is the name of that Chinese bank?
Choose the right option
[A] Shanghai Commercial Bank
[B] Bank of China
[C] China Banking Corporationbr /> [D] Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
[E] None of these
15. many times we read about 'Globalization' and its impact on business practice in India. Which of the following is not one of the important parameters of 'Globalization'?
[2] Developing and environment in which free flow of capital can take place.
[3] Promoting local industry to cater to the needs of the consumers in Tier II and Tier II cities. The production from metros should be reserved only for exports.
Choose the right option
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] All 1, 2 and 3
[E] Both 2 and 3
