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SBI Clerk Prelims 20 September 2025 Shift 2 – Memory-based Paper

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KSLC memory-based reconstruction for SBI Clerk Prelims, 20 September 2025, Shift 2. This is a practice reconstruction, not an authenticated official SBI question paper or answer key. The question count shown below reflects the currently published reviewed questions. Shared material and explanations should be read with each question; full examination coverage is not independently authenticated.

Sentence ordering: Tokyo shopping

Rearrange into a meaningful paragraph: (A) Many merchants are pleased as the steady flow of visitors leads to higher profits. (B) However, not everyone shares this excitement because the constant rush creates chaos and congestion. (C) Tokyo attracts shoppers from across the globe, making it one of the most vibrant shopping destinations. (D) Consequently, Tokyo’s bustling shopping scene presents both promising opportunities and serious challenges. (E) Local brands in particular struggle to compete with the dominance of international labels.

Using the shared sentences, which statement begins the paragraph? Choose from A–D.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Sentence ordering: Tokyo shopping

Using the shared sentences, which statement is second in the paragraph? Choose from A–D.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Sentence ordering: Tokyo shopping

Using the shared sentences, which statement is third in the paragraph? Choose from A–D.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Sentence ordering: Tokyo shopping

Using the shared sentences, which statement is fourth in the paragraph? Choose from A, B, D or E.
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. E
Sentence ordering: Tokyo shopping

Using the shared sentences, which statement is fifth in the paragraph?
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Reading passage: village water conservation

Read the following passage and answer the given questions. In a small village that often struggled with a shortage of water, the everyday life of the people was filled with challenges. During the summer months, the scarcity of water became severe, and every drop counted. The villagers depended on a common water tank, but many times, the motor pumping the water was left running for too long. As a result, the tank overflowed, wasting not only water but also electricity. It was during such a time of need that the village sarpanch, a lady named Akshara, known for her dedication and hard work, stepped forward to bring a change. Akshara had already done much work for the growth and improvement of the village. Under her guidance, the roads had been repaired, small health camps were organized, and farming techniques were upgraded. Yet, she realized that solving the problem of water shortage was the most urgent task. Wasting water when the village was already facing scarcity was something she could not allow to continue. Determined to find a lasting solution, she decided to make use of technology. She discussed the matter with local experts and worked with young villagers who understood simple technical methods. Together, they developed an innovative system to save water. This system involved fitting a sensor in the water tank. The sensor was connected to a simple device that sent a message to mobile phones as soon as the water level reached the top. Now, whenever the tank filled with water, a clear message was displayed on the screen of the registered mobile numbers. The person operating the motor would receive the alert immediately and could turn off the motor without delay. This simple step stopped the overflow of water and saved a large quantity from being wasted every day. The results were visible within a few weeks. The villagers noticed a big difference in the amount of water stored and the electricity bills also reduced. The message system became a habit for everyone. People began to check their phones regularly, and even children reminded the elders to turn off the motor when the message arrived, leading to a significant saving of both water and electricity in the village. This example of using technology for a common good quickly _____________ attention in nearby areas. Akshara’s bold move proved that even a simple idea can create a strong impact. By introducing this method, she not only saved water but also inspired the entire village to value and protect their natural resources for the future.

According to the shared passage, what immediate problem was Akshara’s sensor-and-alert system designed to prevent?
1. Rising electricity bills caused by the motor.
2. Children forgetting to check their phones.
3. Water continuing to overflow when the motor was left running.
4. Nearby villages failing to adopt modern technology.
Reading passage: village water conservation

Based on the shared passage, which of statements A–C are false?
(A) Akshara’s initiative directly influenced the villagers’ daily habits.
(B) The village had never experienced any other development before the water-saving idea.
(C) Children helped ensure the motor was turned off on time.
1. Only B
2. Both B and C
3. Both A and B
4. All A, B and C
Reading passage: village water conservation

According to the shared passage, which measure directly alerted the motor operator when the tank was full?
1. Installing a tank-level sensor linked to a phone alert.
2. Earlier improvements to farming techniques.
3. Children reminding elders to check their phones.
4. Seasonal rainfall increasing the water supply.
Reading passage: village water conservation

According to the shared passage, why was regularly checking the alert messages a meaningful change in the villagers’ behavior?
1. It transferred all motor control to an automatic shutoff, so people no longer had to act.
2. It became a shared habit that helped villagers conserve water and electricity.
3. It allowed villagers to measure tank levels directly with their phones.
4. It eliminated the village’s underlying water shortage.
Reading passage: village water conservation

Which statement is supported by the shared passage?
(A) Children independently operated the water-pump motor.
(B) The message system was funded by the state government.
(C) Akshara’s earlier development work included improving farming techniques.
1. Only B
2. Both B and C
3. Only C
4. All A, B and C
Reading passage: village water conservation

According to the shared passage, what is explicitly stated about the project’s reach beyond Akshara’s village?
1. Nearby authorities requested technical details and replicated the system.
2. The government funded a district-wide network of water tanks.
3. The project attracted attention in nearby areas, but no specific response or adoption is described.
4. Nearby villages rejected the idea because it competed for government resources.
Reading passage: village water conservation

In the shared passage, choose the verb that correctly completes the sentence: “This example of using technology for a common good quickly ___ attention in nearby areas.”
1. gone
2. rejected
3. avoided
4. drew
Reading passage: village water conservation

In the phrase “leading to a significant saving” in the shared passage, which word is closest in meaning to “leading”?
1. Resulting
2. Misleading
3. Inferior
4. Following
Reading passage: village water conservation

In the phrase “Akshara’s bold move” in the shared passage, which word is closest in meaning to “move”?
1. Action
2. Relocation
3. Impulse
4. Migration
Sentence completion

Choose the word that most appropriately completes the blank.

He checked the settings again to prevent another system __________.
1. break
2. update
3. crash
4. login
Sentence completion

Despite the warning signs, the company continued its risky financial __________.
1. expand
2. return
3. venture
4. balance
Sentence completion

The committee delayed the vote so members could make final changes to the proposal, allowing time for further __________.
1. revision
2. discussion
3. approval
4. division
Sentence completion

The researcher’s findings challenged the existing scientific __________—the structure of concepts and assumptions used to guide the field.
1. context
2. framework
3. dispute
4. forum
Sentence completion

The software update resolved the bug without affecting system __________.
1. protocol
2. operational
3. excess
4. integrity
Grammar error identification

Identify the labelled segment containing a grammatical error, or choose No error.

Which labelled segment contains the grammatical error?
The tourists was informed (A) / that the ferry service (B) / would resume operation (C) / after the storm passed (D).
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Grammar error identification

Which labelled segment contains the parallel-structure error?
He described the plan (A) / as both effective (B) / and was easy to implement (C) / within the current budget (D).
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Grammar error identification

Which labelled segment contains the grammatical error?
She took the wrong train (A) / and ended up at (B) / an unfamiliar station (C) / where she had never visited before (D).
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Grammar error identification

Which labelled segment contains the subject–verb agreement error?
A number of rare birds (A) / has been spotted (B) / near the riverbank (C) / over the past few days (D).
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Grammar error identification

Which labelled segment contains the tense error?
Last year, the players practiced hard (A) / so that they can (B) / perform well in the (C) / regional tournament (D).
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Sentence-fragment ordering

Arrange the labelled fragments in each question to form a grammatical and meaningful sentence.

Arrange the following fragments to form a meaningful sentence:
(A) to improve students' focus and well-being
(B) mobile-phone use in government schools
(C) The Himachal Pradesh government plans to ban
1. BAC
2. CBA
3. BCA
4. ACB
Use these cheesecake sales figures: Saturday—A 125, B 325; Sunday—A 175, B 275; Monday—A 200, B 100. What is the average number sold by Company B on Saturday and Company A on Sunday?
1. 200
2. 225
3. 250
4. 275
Sentence-fragment ordering

Arrange the labelled fragments in each question to form a grammatical and meaningful sentence.

Arrange the fragments (A)–(C) to form a coherent sentence:
(A) Karnataka launched the Deepika Scholarship
(B) to provide ₹30,000 yearly to 37,000 schoolgirls
(C) for higher education.
1. ABC
2. ACB
3. BAC
4. BCA
Sentence-fragment ordering

Arrange the fragments (A)–(C) to form a coherent sentence:
(A) Gurgaon’s Ward 22
(B) is becoming a zero-waste model through
(C) composting, segregation and community efforts.
1. ABC
2. ACB
3. BAC
4. BCA
A word has been given in the question and used in the sentences below. Identify the statements where the word has been used in a contextually and grammatically correct manner. CURSE (A) The heavy rain turned out to be a curse for the farmers who were hoping for a dry harvest. (B) After stepping on a nail, he let out a loud curse that echoed down the street. (C) She gave him a curse of appreciation for helping her with the heavy bags.
1. Only A
2. Only B
3. All A, B, C
4. Both A and B
Verb-form correction

Choose the replacement that makes the highlighted part grammatically correct.

Choose the phrase that corrects the verb form in this sentence:
The manager instructed the staff to took care of all client requests promptly and efficiently.
1. to take care of all
2. for taking care of all
3. to taking care of all
4. to takes care of all
Verb-form correction

Choose the phrase that corrects the construction in this sentence:
The students were excited for attend the workshop on artificial intelligence applications.
1. with attending the workshop
2. to attend the workshop
3. to attending the workshop
4. in attend the workshop
Cheesecake table for Questions 31-35

Cheesecakes sold by A and B. Saturday: A 125, B 325. Sunday: A 175, B 275. Monday: A 200, B 100.

Use the figures below (number of cheesecakes sold):
Saturday — A: 125; B: 325
Sunday — A: 175; B: 275
Monday — A: 200; B: 100
The total number sold by A on Sunday and Monday is what percentage of the total sold by B on Saturday and Sunday?

Reviewed source data figure — KSLC redrawn study figure; no answer marking.
1. 62.5%
2. 60%
3. 65%
4. 75%
Cheesecake table for Questions 31-35

Use the figures below (number of cheesecakes sold):
Saturday — A: 125; B: 325
Sunday — A: 175; B: 275
Monday — A: 200; B: 100
Find the ratio of cheesecakes sold by B on Saturday to Monday.

Reviewed source data figure — KSLC redrawn study figure; no answer marking.
1. 13:5
2. 13:4
3. 4:13
4. 5:4
Cheesecake table for Questions 31-35

Use the figures below (number of cheesecakes sold):
Saturday — A: 125; B: 325
Sunday — A: 175; B: 275
Monday — A: 200; B: 100
The average number sold by A on Monday and Tuesday was 300. By what percentage did A’s Tuesday sales exceed B’s Monday sales?

Reviewed source data figure — KSLC redrawn study figure; no answer marking.
1. 100%
2. 200%
3. 300%
4. 400%
School C had 100 students in 2018 and 135 students in 2019. School E’s total for those two years was 165 more than School C’s total. In School E, the ratio of students in 2019 to students in 2018 was 3:2. What was the difference between School E’s student counts in the two years?
1. 100
2. 90
3. 50
4. 120
5. 80
Cheesecake table for Questions 31-35

Cheesecakes sold by A and B. Saturday: A 125, B 325. Sunday: A 175, B 275. Monday: A 200, B 100.

Use the figures below (number of cheesecakes sold):
Saturday — A: 125; B: 325
Sunday — A: 175; B: 275
Monday — A: 200; B: 100
Across these three days, A produced 700 cheesecakes in total. By how many more cheesecakes did B sell on Saturday and Sunday combined than A left unsold over the three days?

Reviewed source data figure — KSLC redrawn study figure; no answer marking.
1. 400
2. 480
3. 360
4. 380
School totals for Questions 36-40

Total students by school in 2018 and 2019. A: 120,110. B: 115,140. C: 100,135. D: 120,120.

Use the student counts by school below:
School A — 2018: 120; 2019: 110
School B — 2018: 115; 2019: 140
School C — 2018: 100; 2019: 135
School D — 2018: 120; 2019: 120
Find the ratio of the total number of students in 2018 to the total in 2019.

Reviewed source data figure — KSLC redrawn study figure; no answer marking.
1. 100:101
2. 91:101
3. 50:51
4. 120:121
School totals for Questions 36-40

Use the student counts by school below:
School A — 2018: 120; 2019: 110
School B — 2018: 115; 2019: 140
School C — 2018: 100; 2019: 135
School D — 2018: 120; 2019: 120
By what percentage is B’s combined total for 2018 and 2019 greater than A’s total for 2018?

Reviewed source data figure — KSLC redrawn study figure; no answer marking.
1. 100.5%
2. 100.25%
3. 112.5%
4. 120.25%
School totals for Questions 36-40

School A had 120 students in 2018 and 110 in 2019. If its average number of students for 2018, 2019 and 2020 was 120, how many students did it have in 2020?

Reviewed source data figure — KSLC redrawn study figure; no answer marking.
1. 100
2. 120
3. 150
4. 130
School totals for Questions 36-40

School D had 120 students in 2018. If the ratio of girls to boys was 1:3, how many boys were there?

Reviewed source data figure — KSLC redrawn study figure; no answer marking.
1. 100
2. 90
3. 120
4. 80

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