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Question 21

SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2025• English Language• English Language

Directions (18-23): In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For each blank, five options are given. Choose the most appropriate word from the options that fits the blank appropriately.

Agriculture has always been at the heart of human civilization, but in recent years, there has been a (A)________ shift toward locally grown foods. This movement is not just a trend; it reflects a growing awareness of sustainability, nutrition, and community welfare. Locally grown produce often arrives fresher at markets, having skipped the (B)________ transportation routes associated with imported goods. This freshness not only preserves flavor but also ensures higher nutritional content. Moreover, local farming strengthens the economy by keeping money within the community and creating jobs. However, small farmers frequently struggle to compete with large agricultural corporations due to (C)________ access to resources and subsidies. Additionally, climate change and unpredictable weather patterns have added another layer of (D) , forcing local growers to adopt more resilient and innovative farming practices. Urban farming and community gardens have emerged as popular solutions, allowing city dwellers to reconnect with their food sources. Consumer support plays a critical role—by choosing local, individuals can help (E) __________ sustainable agriculture and reduce their environmental footprint. If this movement gains more momentum, it could (F) the future of farming into a more ethical and ecologically balanced system.

Q21. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank (D)?

  1. AOption (a)

    assistance

  2. BOption (b)

    existing

  3. COption (c)

    routine

  4. DOption (d)

    rectification

  5. EOption (e)

    uncertainty

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

uncertainty

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Question 22

SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2025• English Language• English Language

Directions (18-23): In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For each blank, five options are given. Choose the most appropriate word from the options that fits the blank appropriately.

Agriculture has always been at the heart of human civilization, but in recent years, there has been a (A)________ shift toward locally grown foods. This movement is not just a trend; it reflects a growing awareness of sustainability, nutrition, and community welfare. Locally grown produce often arrives fresher at markets, having skipped the (B)________ transportation routes associated with imported goods. This freshness not only preserves flavor but also ensures higher nutritional content. Moreover, local farming strengthens the economy by keeping money within the community and creating jobs. However, small farmers frequently struggle to compete with large agricultural corporations due to (C)________ access to resources and subsidies. Additionally, climate change and unpredictable weather patterns have added another layer of (D) , forcing local growers to adopt more resilient and innovative farming practices. Urban farming and community gardens have emerged as popular solutions, allowing city dwellers to reconnect with their food sources. Consumer support plays a critical role—by choosing local, individuals can help (E) __________ sustainable agriculture and reduce their environmental footprint. If this movement gains more momentum, it could (F) the future of farming into a more ethical and ecologically balanced system.

Which of the following words will fit in the given blank (E)?

  1. AOption (a)

    affirm

  2. BOption (b)

    limited

  3. COption (c)

    scale

  4. DOption (d)

    promote

  5. EOption (e)

    conceal

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

promote

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Question 23

SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2025• English Language• English Language

Directions (18-23): In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For each blank, five options are given. Choose the most appropriate word from the options that fits the blank appropriately.

Agriculture has always been at the heart of human civilization, but in recent years, there has been a (A)________ shift toward locally grown foods. This movement is not just a trend; it reflects a growing awareness of sustainability, nutrition, and community welfare. Locally grown produce often arrives fresher at markets, having skipped the (B)________ transportation routes associated with imported goods. This freshness not only preserves flavor but also ensures higher nutritional content. Moreover, local farming strengthens the economy by keeping money within the community and creating jobs. However, small farmers frequently struggle to compete with large agricultural corporations due to (C)________ access to resources and subsidies. Additionally, climate change and unpredictable weather patterns have added another layer of (D) , forcing local growers to adopt more resilient and innovative farming practices. Urban farming and community gardens have emerged as popular solutions, allowing city dwellers to reconnect with their food sources. Consumer support plays a critical role—by choosing local, individuals can help (E) __________ sustainable agriculture and reduce their environmental footprint. If this movement gains more momentum, it could (F) the future of farming into a more ethical and ecologically balanced system.

Which of the following words will fit in the given blank (F)?

  1. AOption (a)

    prevail

  2. BOption (b)

    transform

  3. COption (c)

    maintain

  4. DOption (d)

    acquire

  5. EOption (e)

    duplicate

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Answer: (b)B.

transform

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Question 24

SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2025• English Language• English Language

Directions (24-27): In the question below four words are given in bold. These four words are may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that replace each other.

Q24. Emulating great people and (A) build from them what we (B) reserves in our own understanding can (C) imbibing our own (D) lack of humility.

  1. AOption (a)

    A-D

  2. BOption (b)

    A-C & B-D

  3. COption (c)

    A-B

  4. DOption (d)

    D-A & C-B

  5. EOption (e)

    No interchange required

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

A-C & B-D

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Question 25

SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2025• English Language• English Language

Directions (24-27): In the question below four words are given in bold. These four words are may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that replace each other.

There is (A) due (B) competition in the eCommerce industry which has gone up (C) stiff to the (D) pandemic at hand.

  1. AOption (a)

    A-C

  2. BOption (b)

    A-B

  3. COption (c)

    B-D

  4. DOption (d)

    C-A & B-D

  5. EOption (e)

    No interchange required

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A-C

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Question 26

SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2025• English Language• English Language

Directions (24-27): In the question below four words are given in bold. These four words are may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that replace each other.

We must first (A) understanding our (B) strengths and have an accurate (C) embrace of our (D) humanness and weaknesses.

  1. AOption (a)

    A-D & B-C

  2. BOption (b)

    B-D

  3. COption (c)

    B-C

  4. DOption (d)

    C-A & B-D

  5. EOption (e)

    No interchange required

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

C-A & B-D

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Question 27

SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2025• English Language• English Language

Directions (24-27): In the question below four words are given in bold. These four words are may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that replace each other.

The technology we have at our (A) detail today can very well automate (B) streamline tasks and (C) mundane operations that require more attention to (D)disposal.

  1. AOption (a)

    B-C

  2. BOption (b)

    A-D

  3. COption (c)

    A-D & B-C

  4. DOption (d)

    C-A & B-D

  5. EOption (e)

    No interchange required

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

A-D & B-C

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Question 28

SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2025• English Language• English Language

Directions (28-30): In the following question, a sentence is divided into few parts. Rearrange these parts and identify the correct sequence making the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

(A) locking open from
(B) 4 PM to 11:59 PM
(C) counselling choice-filling window
(D) the NEET-UG 2025
(E) closes today, with final

  1. AOption (a)

    BADCE

  2. BOption (b)

    DABEC

  3. COption (c)

    DCEAB

  4. DOption (d)

    BCAED

  5. EOption (e)

    No rearrangement required

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

DCEAB

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Question 29

SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2025• English Language• English Language

Directions (28-30): In the following question, a sentence is divided into few parts. Rearrange these parts and identify the correct sequence making the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

(A) 30% wage hike
(B) August 4 demanding a
(C) come to a standstill as employees’
(D) federation begins a strike on
(E) the Telugu film industry has

  1. AOption (a)

    ADBCE

  2. BOption (b)

    ACEBD

  3. COption (c)

    EBDAC

  4. DOption (d)

    ECDBA

  5. EOption (e)

    No rearrangement required

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

ECDBA

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Question 30

SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2025• English Language• English Language

Directions (28-30): In the following question, a sentence is divided into few parts. Rearrange these parts and identify the correct sequence making the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

(A) Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
(B) explore trade, investment,
(C) arrives in India for a state
(D) and maritime cooperation
(E) visit from August 4 to 8 to

  1. AOption (a)

    ADBCE

  2. BOption (b)

    ACEBD

  3. COption (c)

    EBDAC

  4. DOption (d)

    ECDBA

  5. EOption (e)

    No rearrangement required

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

ACEBD

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