Reasoning For SBI 2016 |

Dear Readers,

Read the statements and answer accordingly:

1. Statement: In a move to strengthen public transport in the Capital, ahead of the implementation of the odd-even vehicle scheme, Delhi government has decided to issue permits to 10,000 new auto rickshaws by the end of December.

Which of the following statements would strengthen the decision taken by the Delhi government?

(a) New auto rickshaws will cause congestion on the road.

(b) Pollution in the city will not be controlled.

(d) Delhi has the lowest pollution from auto rickshaws among metros.

(e) People do not use public transport for lack of last-mile connectivity.

2. Statement:Coal imports came down from 136.6 million tons in April-November 2014 to 119.9 (MT) in 2015.

Which of the following may be a probable reason(s) for the decline in coal imports?

(a) Unprecedented increase in output of the fossil fuels by state-owned coal India Ltd.

(b) Shut down of coal-based power plants in the country.

(d) A large number of importers are not interested in import of coal.

(e) Only a) and b)

3. Statement: Retail inflation rose for the 4th month in a row in November, accelerating to a 14-month high of 5.41 per cent.

Which of the following may be a probable reason for the increase in retail inflation?

(a) Sharp increase in food prices

(b) Decline in the price of pulses

(d) Decline of crude oil prices in international market

(e) Only a) and c)

Directions (Q. 4-5):

Study the following information carefully to answer the questions given below:

Statement: As per the report released by the UNDP, the Human Development Index (HDI) rank of India has made improvements in life expectancy at birth, which has increased to 68 years in 2014 from 67.6 in, the previous year and 53.9 years in 1980. But when it comes to gender index, 80% of women are unbanked.

4. Which of the following may be a probable reason for the maximum number of women being deprived of banking?

(a) Higher illiteracy rate in the country

(b) Less number of quality government schools in the country

(d) Women are more prone to household activities.

(e) None of the above

5. Which of the following can be inferred from the statement given above?

(An inference is something which is not directly stated but can be inferred from the given facts.)

(a) The country does fairly well on the gender index.

(b) India has made improvement in healthcare.

(d) Illiteracy in the country is the main problem in India.

(e) None of the above

6. Statement: A Washington-based news organisation released a report that claims radioactive and toxic waste has been leaking out of India’s oldest and most important uranium mine, affecting people, livestock, rivers, forests and agricultural produce in the area.

Which of the following can be inferred from the given information? (An inference is something which is not directly stated but can be inferred from the given facts.)

(a) The government has closed the mines.

(b) Government of India has taken adequate measures to prevent toxic leaks from the site.

(d) Mining has exposed workers and villagers to radiation, heavy metals and other carcinogens, including arsenic.

(e) Adequate measures have not been taken to prevent toxic leaks from the site.

7. Statement: The Railways has earmarked two berths -one lower and one middle – in sleeper classes under the handicapped quota for physically challenged people travelling on concession.

Which of the following can be concluded from the above statement?

(a) Physically handicapped people can have hassle-free journey in trains.

(b) Handicapped people need some privilege in trains.

(d) A good initiative by the railway for the handicapped people.

(e) Only a) and d)

8. Statement: The first tranche of sovereign gold bonds that closed on November 20 received an encouraging response despite falling gold prices, suggesting that the scheme may be successful in reducing imports of the metal.

Which of the following can be inferred from the given statement? (An inference is something that is not directly stated but can be inferred from the given facts.)

(A) Investment in gold is considered safe by the people.

(B) Investment in gold is considered to give good returns.

(C) Country imports of gold will fall.

(D) The positive response to the gold scheme has elicited response from across the country.

(E) The scheme will encourage bulk depositors such as Hindu undivided families and institutions to participate.

(a) Only (A) and (C)

(b) Only (B) and (D)

(d) Only (D) and (E)

(e) Only (E) and (A)

9. Statement: HSBC Holdings Plc is shutting its private banking unit in India, marking the exit of another foreign bank from the cut-throat wealth management business in Asia’s third-largest economy.

Which of the following may be a probable cause of shut down of HSBC unit in India?

(a) Higher operating ratio in India

(b) Saturation of Indian market

(d) Political Instability in the country

(e) All of the above

10. Statement: The UN World Food Programme warned of severe shortages of food and fuel in Nepal caused by the ongoing major disruptions in imports across its southern border with India, saying that the land-locked country could face extreme hardship if prices of basic food staples continue to soar.

Which of the following has been assumed in the given statement? (An assumption is something that is not directly stated but is supposed or taken for granted.)

(a) Pulses and cooking oil have increased by more than 30 per cent since August and more than 50 per cent since last year and in remote areas.

(b) Nepal totally depends on their imports with India.

(d) Free flow of food items across the border was to ensure proper availability of food in Nepal.

(e) None of the above