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SBI Clerk Practice Questions
Original practice questions for the SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Examination (State Bank of India (SBI)), mixed across 6 topics with instant answers and explanations. Practise by topic below or take the timed mock test.
SBI Clerk mixed practice
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Q1.Number System & SimplificationSimplify: 37 + 5 × 9 − 41
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Answer: A — 41
BODMAS: multiply first — 5 × 9 = 45; then 37 + 45 − 41 = 41.
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Q2.Ratio, Ages & MixturesIn what ratio must rice at ₹80/kg be mixed with rice at ₹110/kg to get a mixture worth ₹100/kg?
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Answer: C — 1:2
Alligation: (dearer − mean) : (mean − cheaper) = (110 − 100) : (100 − 80) = 10:20 = 1:2.
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Q3.Logical ReasoningIf STAR is coded as TUBS, how is DOG coded?
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Answer: B — EPH
Each letter moves 1 place forward in the alphabet (STAR → TUBS), so DOG → EPH.
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Q4.English GrammarChoose the correct option: The train ___ by the time we reach the station.
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Answer: C — will have left
An action completed before a future point takes the future perfect: “will have left”.
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Q5.Vocabulary & IdiomsMeaning of the idiom “to beat around the bush”.
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Answer: D — To avoid the main topic
It means to avoid speaking directly about something.
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Q6.Economy & Banking AwarenessA cheque that is presented more than three months after its date is:
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Answer: C — Stale
In India a cheque is valid for three months; after that it is stale.
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Q7.Number System & SimplificationSimplify: 76 + 3 × 6 − 44
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Answer: B — 50
BODMAS: multiply first — 3 × 6 = 18; then 76 + 18 − 44 = 50.
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Q8.Ratio, Ages & MixturesThe present ages of two people are in the ratio 2:1. After 3 years the sum of their ages will be 42. What is the present age of the elder person?
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Answer: C — 24 years
Let ages be 2x and 1x. After 3 years: 2x + 3 + 1x + 3 = 42 → 3x = 36 → x = 12. Elder = 2×12 = 24 years.
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Q9.Logical ReasoningWhat is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 8:25?
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Answer: C — 102.5°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×8 − 5.5×25| = 102.5°.
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Q10.English GrammarChoose the correct option: He insisted ___ paying the bill.
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Answer: A — on
“Insist” takes the preposition “on” + gerund.
About SBI Clerk
SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Examination — conducted by State Bank of India (SBI). Recruits Junior Associates for SBI branches; the local language test applies by state.
Original practice questions written for this site in the style and difficulty of each exam’s syllabus. They are not past papers and the site is not affiliated with any exam body. Exam patterns, marking schemes and syllabi change — always check the latest official notification.
Practise by topic
- Number System & Simplification questions — Learn squares to 30 and cubes to 15, apply BODMAS strictly, and use HCF × LCM = product of two numbers.
- Ratio, Ages & Mixtures questions — Write the ratio as parts (e.g.
- Logical Reasoning questions — For coding questions write the letter positions (A = 1 … Z = 26).
- English Grammar questions — Find the subject first and make the verb agree with it, ignoring phrases in between.
- Vocabulary & Idioms questions — Learn words in synonym/antonym pairs and by roots (bene = good, mal = bad, chron = time).
- Economy & Banking Awareness questions — Know what each regulator does (RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA), the policy tools (repo, CRR, SLR) and the definitions behind GDP, inflation and fiscal deficit.
- SBI Clerk mock test — 25 timed questions with negative marking.
SBI Clerk practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| Number System & Simplification | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Ratio, Ages & Mixtures | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| English Grammar | English | Question bank |
| Vocabulary & Idioms | English | Question bank |
| Economy & Banking Awareness | General awareness | Question bank |