English Language Questions for SBI Clerks

Directions (1-5): Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence? If one of the sentences is appropriate, mark (5) as the answer.

1. The third plan was largely devoted ________.                                                  (4)

1. (1) for nearly three years when the economy fluctuated.
2. (2) to a very low growth in industrial production of 3.9 per cent against the targeted rate of 5-10 per cent.
3. (3) on the development of capital-and producer-goods industries.
4. (4) to long – run benefits and was in line with the objectives of increase in the national output and income generating huge employment.
5. (5) None of these

2. After the wake-up call of economic reforms and trade liberalisation ________.                              (3)

1. (1) reveals the fact that the increase in GDP growth has not turned into increasing exports.
2. (2) indicates that the exports are not responding as fast as compared to imports.
3. (3) the role of external sector became crucial in determining the fate of Indian economy.
4. (4) agriculture and allied sector being close to Hindu growth rate means more need of the God’s blessing.
5. (5) None of these

3. Like our indigenous seeds are becoming extinct ________.                                           (2)

1. (1) we will have to return to the wisdom of our traditions, our own desi seeds, plough-bullocks and cow-dung fertiliser-based farming if we want to save our tradition.
2. (2) so also are we losing agriculture-related vocabulary.
3. (3) entire culture around our farming activities and life system is being hampered.
4. (4) people would be involved at every step, every procedure of farming, right from the day it was planted to the day it was harvested.
5. (5) None of these

4. ________ a large capital flow helped making varieties of quality goods and services, cheap telephone services, internet and computers, airline services, etc available offering choices in the free market.                        (1)

1. (1) As a result of economic reforms
2. (2) This rising menace of unethical and misleading advertisements by
3. (3) Moreover, there is a growing dissatisfaction and serious concern raised by
4. (4) The rate of growth of consumerist culture is expected to increase
5. (5) None of these

5. Media play significant role in bringing ________                                                  (5)

1. (1) assets in spreading consumer awareness.
2. (2) regularly the free-market wrongdoings.
3. (3) underweight, undermeasurement, substandard quality of products and materials.
4. (4) the trader bodies and associations can be roped in by giving them confidence that the consumer rights protection is for the benefit of all stakeholders.
5. (5) None of these