Aptitude
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SBI placement papers 2024
Overview
Section titled “Overview”SBI placement papers 2024. Primary filter: SBI PO / Clerk / Specialist Cadre Test. Focus: Aptitude, reasoning, GA, English.
SBI Aptitude Mock Quiz
Timed placement-style MCQs with score and explanations after you submit. Use it to check speed and accuracy before the real test.
Questions15
Time10 min
Quantitative
If the price of a commodity increases by 25% and then decreases by 20%, what is the net change in price?
Correct answer: No change (0%)
Verbal
Choose the correct form: "If I _____ rich, I would travel the world."
Second conditional uses "were" for all subjects (subjunctive mood).
Reasoning
A is taller than B but shorter than C. D is shorter than B. Who is tallest?
C > A > B > D → C is tallest.
Verbal
Synonym of "Abundant":
Abundant means plentiful.
Quantitative
Find x: 3x + 7 = 22
3x = 15 → x = 5.
Reasoning
Find the next number: 6, 11, 21, 41, ?
×2−1 pattern → 81.
Quantitative
If A:B = 3:4 and B:C = 5:6, find A:B:C.
Correct answer: 15:20:24
Reasoning
A walks 9 km north, then 12 km east. Distance from start is:
Right triangle → 15 km.
Reasoning
Odd one out: Cat, Dog, Tiger, Car
Others are animals.
Quantitative
The next term in AP 7, 10, 13, 16, … is:
Common difference = 3 → next = 19.
Verbal
Antonym of "Benevolent":
Benevolent ↔ malevolent.
Quantitative
If the sum of the first 50 natural numbers is S, what is the value of S?
Sum of first n natural numbers = n(n + 1)/2 For n = 50: S = 50 × 51 / 2 = 1275
Quantitative
15 men can complete a work in 20 days. After 5 days, 5 men leave. How many more days will it take to complete the work?
Correct answer: 22.5 days
Reasoning
What is the value of x? Statement I: x² - 7x + 12 = 0 Statement II: x > 2
Statement I: x² - 7x + 12 = 0 (x - 3)(x - 4) = 0 x = 3 or x = 4 Statement II: x > 2 (both 3 and 4 satisfy this) Combining both: x = 3 or x = 4 (both positive and > 2)
Verbal
Fill: Neither the teacher nor the students _____ present.
With neither…nor, verb agrees with nearer subject (students) → were.
Your score
0/15(0%)
Review
Sample SBI Questions with Solutions
Section titled “Sample SBI Questions with Solutions”Practice-style questions (not leaked live papers).
Aptitude / Reasoning
Section titled “Aptitude / Reasoning”Q1: A finishes in 10 days, B in 15. Together?
Answer: 6 days
Explanation: 1/10+1/15=1/6.
Q2: Probability of drawing an ace from a deck?
Answer: 1/13
Explanation: 4/52=1/13.
Q3: Pipe A fills in 6h, B in 8h. Together to fill?
Answer: 24/7 hours
Explanation: 1/6+1/8=7/24.
Q4: CP Rs.500, SP Rs.600. Profit percent?
Answer: 20%
Explanation: (100/500)*100=20%.
Q5: Find next: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
Answer: 42
Explanation: n(n+1) pattern.
Q6: A train 120 m long runs at 54 km/h. Time to pass a pole?
Answer: 8 seconds
Explanation: 54 km/h = 15 m/s; t = 120/15 = 8 s.
Q7: Ratio of ages A:B = 4:5. After 6 years = 6:7. A present age?
Answer: 12 years
Explanation: 4x+6 / 5x+6 = 6/7 => x=3 => A=12.
Q8: Simple interest on Rs.8000 at 10% for 2 years?
Answer: Rs.1600
Explanation: SI = PRT/100 = 1600.
Coding Practice
Section titled “Coding Practice”Coding Q1: Top K frequent
Approach: Count + heap.
Complexity: O(n log k)
SBI tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q2: Linked list cycle
Approach: Floyd tortoise-hare.
Complexity: O(1) space
SBI tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q3: Level order traversal
Approach: BFS queue.
Complexity: O(n)
SBI tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q4: Coin change min coins
Approach: DP unbounded.
Complexity: O(amount*coins)
SBI tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q5: Binary search
Approach: Lo/hi mid.
Complexity: O(log n)
SBI tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q6: Kadane max subarray
Approach: Running best.
Complexity: O(n)
SBI tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q7: Reverse a string in-place
Approach: Two pointers from ends.
Complexity: O(n)/O(1)
SBI tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q8: Check prime
Approach: Trial division to sqrt(n).
Complexity: Handle n<2
SBI tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q9: Valid parentheses
Approach: Stack matching.
Complexity: O(n)
SBI tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q10: Two Sum
Approach: Hash map complements.
Complexity: O(n)
SBI tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Deep Prep Notes for SBI
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Topic Weight Hints (Candidate-Reported)
Section titled “Topic Weight Hints (Candidate-Reported)”| Area | Why it matters at SBI |
|---|---|
| Aptitude | Primary shortlist signal |
| Core CS (OOPs/DBMS/OS) | Technical interview depth |
| India’s Largest Public Bank awareness | Managerial / HR differentiation |
| Communication | Especially for consulting and client-facing GSIs |
14-Day Sprint
Section titled “14-Day Sprint”- Days 1-3: pattern familiarization + 2 sectional mocks
- Days 4-7: weak-topic closed practice
- Days 8-10: full mocks every other day
- Days 11-14: interview narration + light revision
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