Syndicate Bank Probationary Officers General Awareness Solved Paper

Syndicate Bank Examination 2010

Exam Held on : 23.5.2010

Probationary officer General Awareness Papers

1. What is the full form of' ULIP', the term which was in the news recently?

1.  Universal Life & Investment Plan
2.  Unit Loan & Insurance Plan
3.  Universal Loan & Investment Plan
4.  Uniformly Loaded Investment Plan
5.  Unit Linked Insurance Plan

2. In one of his speeches Pranab Mukherjee said that the Govt had no plans to dilute the roles of market regulators. This means the role of which of the following will not be diluted?

1. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
2. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
3. Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
4. Bureau of Indian Standards
5. Securities & Exchange Board of' India (SEBI)

3. As per the news published in some major financial news papers, the Maharashtra Govt is planning to introduce "Green Tax" on vehicles. What is the purpose of Green Tax?

1. It has been introduced with the aim of discouraging high consumption of petroleum products.
2. It is a tax levied by the Govt in place of VAT as VAT is not very profitable for State Govts.
3. It is just like a toll tax which will be charged from all the vehicles whenever they enter green areas of a city like hospitals, schools, and old-age homes.
4. This is a tax levied on big commercial vehicles only with the aim of prohibiting them from entering residential areas and non-commercial areas.
5. None of these

4. Very often we read in newspapers about 3G or Third Generation Technology. This is a set of standards used by which of the following?'

1. To combat climatic changes
2. Production of nuclear energy
3. Film production
4. Mobile telecommunications
5. All of these

5. Which of the following companies is NOT in the field of insurance business?

1. ICICI Prudential
2. Bajaj Allianz
3. Tata AIG
4. Aegon Religare
5. Royal Orchid

6. Many times we read that a corporate entity is hi the process of raising its capital base. Why is a company required to raise money to strengthen its capital base?
(A) To finance its expansion plans
(B) To finance its diversification plans
(C) To repay its loans and borrowings

1. Only A
2. Only B
3. Only C
4. Only A & B
5. All A, B & C

7. Many times we read in newspapers that a company is planning to bring a public issue. What does it mean?
(A) Shares of the company will be issued only through, public sector organisations like
banks/Central financial institutions etc.
(B) Shares of the company will be issued to general public only through primary market.
(C) This means some stakeholders/promoters are willing to leave the company. Hence they wish to sell their stock to the general public.

1. Only A
2. Only B
3. Only C
4. All A, B & C
5. None of these

8. Whenever some people wish to enter into the business world, it is a must for them to approach a bank. What services do banks provide them in this regard?
(A) Banks act as payment agents by operating current accounts, paying cheques and receiving payments for them.
(B) Maintaining account books for them for their day-to-day activities so that they are not
required to appoint account/finance personnel on a regular basis.
(C) Lending money by way of overdraft, installment loan, credit or advance for business
activities

1. Only A
2. Only B
3. Only C
4. Only A & C
5. All of these

10. As per the news published in various financial newspapers, Maruti Suzuki has no immediate plans to enter into "low-cost segment". This means
(A) Maruti-Suzuki will not reduce the price of its various products, as is being done by some
other manufacturers.
(B) Maruti-Suzuki does not want to produce a 'Nano"- like low-cost car in the near future.
(C) Maruti-Suzuki wants to retain its existing position Of luxury car makers and will not enter
into the area of makers of cars for the general public.

1. Only A
2. Only B
3. Only C
4. AII A, B & C
5. None of these

11. Which of the following is NOT a function of a bank?

1. Providing project finance
2. Selling Mutual Funds
3. Deciding policy rates like CRR, Repo Rate/SLR etc
4. Settlement of payments on behalf of the customers
5. All of these are functions of a bank

12. Which of the following is a form of "Small Savings Bank" popular among the poor or children?

1. Core Banking
2. Credit Banking
3. Debit Card
4. Merchant Banking
5. Piggy Banking

13. As published in various newspapers, India and European Union are trying to finalize a free trade pact. How will this help India and EU?
(A) Both the parties will be able to export-import goods without tariffs, quotas and preferences
on most of the goods and services traded between them.
(B) The European Union will have to accept all payments in rupees only whereas India will
accept all payments for its exports in euros only, The dollar will have no role in this business.
(C) Both parties will have to decide the total value of trade between them in advance and will be bound to obey the commitment made thus.

1. Only A
2. Only B
3. Only C
4. Ail A, B & C
5. None of these

14. The G-20 Summit in June 2010 is scheduled to be held at which of the following places?

1. London
2. Washington
3. Tokyo
4. Paris
5. Toronto

15. As we all know, the Govt of India has initiated several projects/schemes for revival and recharging of water bodies/lakes etc. What is meant by recharging of water
bodies?
(A) Recharge in fact is deep drainage of water bodies so that water starts moving downwards
from the surface.
(B) Recharge is nothing but digging new wells and lakes so that more water is available for use.
(C) Recharging means levy of a tax on use of ground water for private purposes. This is done in
addition to the usual tax that civic bodies collect on the usual water supply.

1. Only A
2. Only B
3. Only C
4. All A, B & C
5. None of these

16. As per the news published in various newspapers, China had to face its first "Trade Deficit" in six years. This means China

1. did not earn as much from its exports as it had to pay for its imports.
2. earned much more than its expectations on its exports and, paid very less on imports.
3. has decided to stop imports and exports for the time being as it is producing just enough for-its consumption.
4. has failed to keep its commitment to supply (export) goods as promised to various countries. The result is it may have to devalue its currency (Yuan) as it has lost its credibility in the market.
5. None of these

17. Several public sector organizations like ONGC, SAIL and NTPC received 'Scope Award.'
The award is given for which of the following?

1. Earning the highest profit amongst all PSUs
2. Creating the maximum number of jobs in a year
3. Donating the maximum amount in Pradhan Mantri Rahat Kosh in a year
4. Cutting down expenditure by 50% or more in a year to wipe out losses made in the previous year
5. Best Corporate Governance

18. Iron-ore is found in which of the following states in India?

1. Punjab
2. Rajasthan
3. Orissa
4. Jammu & Kashmir
5. Uttar Pradesh

19. Which of the following countries is in a deep crisis these days and is struggling to finance its budget deficit and govt debt?

1. Russia
2. Greece
3. Britain
4. USA
5. None of these

20. As per the budget documents placed in the Parliament in February 2010, what are the challenges India is facing on its economic front?
(A) To quickly revert to the high GDP growth path of 9%
(B) Making development more inclusive
(C) To strengthen the governmental system and the process of governance at different levels

1. Only A
2. Only B
3. Only C
4. All A, B & C
5. None of these

21. Prabha Rao was the. Governor of which of the following states immediately prior to her death?

1. Rajasthan
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. Goa
5. None of these

22. Who amongest the following is NOT a famous Lawn Tennis player?

1. Cara Black
2. Mike Bryan
3. Denis Ndiso
4. Serena Williams
5. Leander Paes

23. Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, whose name was in the news recently, is the Chairman of

1. Indian Space Research Organization
2. Atomic Energy Commission
3. Department of information Technology
4. Unique Identification Authority of India
5. None of these

24. Which of the following awards is given by the Govt of Madhya Pradesh?

1. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award
2. Jawaharlal Nehru Award
3. Shikhar Sarnman
4. Pravasi Bhartiya Samman
5. None of these

25. Which of the following terms is NOT used in Cricket?

1. Ashes
2. Backfoot shot
3. Smash
4. Crease
5. All are used in cricket

26. Which of the following cups /trophies is NOT given for excellence in the game of Badminton?

1. Uber Cup
2. Thomas Cup
3. Syed Modi Memorial Trophy
4. Aros Junior Cup
5. Merdeka Cup

27. The Ministerial level meeting of the BASIC Group of countries was held in New Delhi in January 2010. Which of the following is NOT a member of the BASIC Group?

1. Brazil
2. South Africa
3. Russia
4. China
5. India

28. Which of the following Bills recently approved in the Union Cabinet will help in better health services in the country?

1. Right to Better Health Services Bill
2. National Health Care Bill
3. Clinical Establishments (Registration & Regulation) Bill
4. Essential Services Bill
5. None of these

29. Who amongst the following is a Padmashri Award winner recently?

1. Chanda Kochhar
2. Kumar Mangalam Birla
3. Saif Ali Khan
4. Harsh Pati Singhania
5. None of these

30. Who amongst the following is NOT a famous author?

1. VS Naipaul
2. Leander Paes
3. Anita Desai
4. Kiran Desai
5. Chetan Bhagat

31. Ivo Josipovic, whose name was in the news recently, is the

1. Prime Minister of Croatia
2. President of Croatia
3. President of Barbados
4. Prime Minister of Bolivia
5. None of these

32. Priyanka Chopra was given a National Award at the 56th National Awards for her acting for which of the following films?

1. Love Story 2050
2. What's your Rashee
3. Kaminey
4. Fashion
5. None of these

33. Roger Federer is a famous

1. Film actor
2. Author
3. Lawn Tennis Player
4. Cricketer
5. None of these

34. Who amongst the following was awarded the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award recently?

1. VK Moorthy
2. Madhur Bhandarkar
3. Mahesh Bhatt
4. Rekha
5. Hema Malini

35. Lee Myung-bak, who was the Chief Guest at the 61st Republic Day Function of India, is the

1. President of South Korea
2. Prime Minister of South Korea
3. President of Vietnam
4. Prime Minister of Vietnam
5. None of these

36. The late Jyoti Basu was associated with which of the following political parties?

1. BJP
2. CPI (M)
3. Congress
4. Samajwadi Party
5. None of these

37. Which of the following schemes launched by the Govt. of India is a scheme to improve the performance of the agricultural sector?

1. National Horticulture Mission
2. Pulse Polio Abhiyan
3. Old Age Pension Scheme
4. Bharat Nirman Yojana
5. None of these

38. 'LBW' is a term related to the game of.

1. Badminton
2. Cricket
3. Hockey
4. Football
5. None of these

39. "Saraswati Samman" is an award given for excellence in the field of

1. Sports
2. Social Service
3. Literature
4. Science & Technology
5. None of these

40. 'Heavy Water' is used in which of the following fields?

1. Thermal Power
2. Cement
3. Iron & Steel
4. Nuclear Power
5. None of these

41. Which of the following is a Horticulture Crop?

1. Paddy
2. Wheat
3. Mango
4. Bajra
5. None of these

42. Dr Amartya Sen is a famous

1. Physicist
2. Chemical Engineer
3. Psychologist
4. Economist
5. None of these

43. Which of the following nations is considered the originator of the concept of Micro Finance?

1. India
2. Bangladesh
3. South Africa
4. USA
5. None of these

44. India's first transgenic crop was

1. Potato
2. Brinjal
3. Sugarcane
4. Bt. cotton
5. None of these

45. White Tiger is a book written by

1. RK Narayan
2. Shobhaa De
3. Khushwant Singh
4. Arundhati Roy
5. Aravind Adiga

46. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award is given for excellence in the field of

1. Literature
2. Music
3. Sports
4. Science & Technology
5. None of these

47. At present Dr. D Subbarao is the

1. Governor of Orissa
2. Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission
3. Chairman of the FICCI
4. India's Representative in lMF
5. None of these

48. Banks borrow money from the RBI on which of the following rates?

1. Bank rate
2. CRR
3. SLR
4. Reverse Repo Rate
5. Repo Rate

49. Usain Bolt is a famous

1. Cricket player
2. Athlete
3. Badminton Player
4. Footballer
5. None of these

50. Govt normally does not announce the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of

1. Wheat
2. Paddy
3. Sugarcane
4. Jure
5. All of these

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Union bank of India Probationary Officers : Computer Knowledge Solved Papers

Union Bank of India Probationary Officers Exam., 2011

Examination Held on 09.01.2011

UBI PO Computer Knowledge Solved Paper

1. You can keep your personal files/folders in—

1. My folder
2. My Documents
3. My Files
4. My Text
5. None of these

2. The primary purpose of software is to turn data into—

1. Web sites
2. Information
3. Programs
4. Objects
5. None of these

3. A directory within a directory is called—

1. Mini Directory
2. Junior Directory
3. Part Directory
4. Sub Directory
5. None of these

4. A compiler translates a program written in a high-level language into—

1. Machine language
2. An algorithm
3. A debugged program
4. Java
5. None of these

5. When you turn on the computer, the boot routine will perform this test—

1. RAM test
2. Disk drive test
3. Memory test
4. Power-on self-test
5. None of these

6. A ……is a unique name that you give to a file of information.

1. device letter
2. folder
3. filename
4. filename extension
5. None of these

7. Hardware includes—

1. all devices used to input data into a computer
2. sets of instructions that a computer runs or executes
3. the computer and all the devices connected to it that are used to input and output data
4. all devices involved in processing information including the central processing unit, memory and storage
5. None of these

8. A ……… contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm.

1. programming language
2. syntax
3. programming structure
4. logic chart
5. None of these

9. All the deleted files go to—

1. Recycle Bin
2. Task Bar
3. Tool Bar
4. My Computer
5. None of these

10. The simultaneous processing of two or more programs by multiple processors is—

1. Multiprogramming
2. Multitasking
3. Time-sharing
4. Multiprocessing
5. None of these

11. The secret code that restricts entry to some programs—

1. Password
2. Passport
3. Entry-code
4. Access-code
5. None of these

12. Computers use the ……… number system to store data and perform calculations.

1. binary
2. octal
3. decimal
4. hexadecimal
5. None of these

13. The main function of the ALU is to—

1. Perform arithmetic and logical operations
2. Store data and information for future use
3. Control computer output, such as printing
4. Monitor all computer activities
5. None of these

14. ……is the process of carrying out commands.

1. Fetching
2. Storing
3. Executing
4. Decoding
5. None of these

15. Softcopy is the intangible output, so then what is hardcopy ?

1. The physical parts of the computer
2. The printed parts of the computer
3. The printed output
4. The physical output devices
5. None of these

16. A(n) ……… is a program that makes the computer easier to use.

1. utility
2. application
3. operating system
4. network
5. None of these

17. A complete electronic circuit with transistors and other electronic components on a small silicon chip is called a(n)—

1. Workstation
2. CPU
3. Magnetic disk
4. Integrated circuit
5. None of these

18. Computer systems are comprised of—

1. Hardware, programs, processors, procedures and people
2. Hardware, programs, information, people and procedures
3. Hardware, programs, information, people and networks
4. Hardware, software, procedures, networks and people
5. None of these

19. An error in a computer program—

1. Crash
2. Power Failure
3. Bug
4. Virus
5. None of these

20. What is output ?

1. What the processor takes from the user
2. What the user gives to the processor
3. What the processor gets from the user
4. What the processor gives to the user
5. None of these

21. The person who writes and tests computer programs is called a—

1. programmer
2. computer scientist
3. software engineer
4. project developer
5. None of these

22. A set of instructions telling the computer what to do is called—

1. mentor
2. instructor
3. compiler
4. program
5. None of these

23. What menu is selected to print ?

1. Edit
2. Special
3. File
4. Tools
5. None of these

24. What is backup ?

1. Adding more components to your network
2. Protecting data by copying it from the original source to a different destination
3. Filtering old data from the new data
4. Accessing data on tape
5. None of these

25. The term bit is short for—

1. Megabyte
2. Binary language
3. Binary digit
4. Binary number
5. None of these

26. A saved document is referred to as a—

1. file
2. word
3. folder
4. project
5. None of these

27. Specialized programs that assist users in locating information on the Web are called—

1. Information engines
2. Search engines
3. Web browsers
4. Resource locators
5. None of these

28. An application program has which one of the following functions ?

1. It specifies the information processing procedures required by a particular information processing job
2. It controls the input/output and storage functions of the computer system
3. It provides various support services for the computer system
4. It supervises the operations of the CPU
5. None of these

29. In page preview mode—

1. You can see all pages of your document
2. You can only see the page you are currently working
3. You can only see pages that do not contain graphics
4. You can only see the title page of your document
5. None of these

30. An operating system that can do multitasking means that—

1. The operating system can divide up work between several CPUs
2. Several programs can be operated concurrently
3. Multiple people can use the computer concurrently
4. All of the above
5. None of these

31. The quickest and easiest way in Word, to locate a particular word or phrase in a document is to use the ……… command.

1. Replace
2. Find
3. Lookup
4. Search
5. None of these

32. What is the default file extension for all Word documents ?

1. WRD
2. TXT
3. DOC
4. FIL
5. None of these

33. With a CD you can—

1. Read
2. Write
3. Read and Write
4. Either Read or Write
5. None of these

34. A collection of interrelated records is called a—

1. Utility file
2. Management information system
3. Database
4. Spreadsheet
5. None of these

35. To move to the beginning of a line of text, press the ……… key.

1. PageUp
2. A
3. Home
4. Enter
5. None of these

36. The term ‘user interface’ refers to—

1. What the user sees on the screen and how they can interact with it
2. How the operating system responds to user commands
3. the means by which the user interacts with the peripheral devices on the computer
4. The monitor that is available for the computer
5. None of these

37. The background of any Word document—

1. Is always white colour
2. Is the colour you preset under the Options menu
3. Is always the same for the entire document
4. Can have any colour you choose
5. None of these

38. Reusable optical storage will typically have the acronym—

1. CD
2. DVD
3. ROM
4. RW
5. None of these

39. For creating a document, you use ……… command at File Menu.

1. Open
2. Close
3. New
4. Save
5. None of these

40. The contents of ……… are lost when the computer turns off.

1. storage
2. input
3. output
4. memory
5. None of these

41. Grouping and processing all of a firm’s transactions at one time is called—

1. A database management system
2. Batch processing
3. A real-time system
4. An on-line system
5. None of these

42. A printer is this kind of device—

1. Input
2. Word processing
3. Processing
4. Output
5. None of these

43. Text in a column is generally aligned—

1. Justified
2. Right
3. Center
4. Left
5. None of these

44. What type of device is a computer mouse ?

1. Input
2. Output
3. Software
4. Storage
5. None of these

45. In Excel, Charts are created using which option ?

1. Chart Wizard
2. Pivot Table
3. Pie Chart
4. Bar Chart
5. None of these

46. What is the permanent memory built into your computer called ?

1. RAM
2. ROM
3. CPU
4. CD-ROM
5. None of these

47. If text was highlighted and ‘Edit’ ‘Copy’ was clicked, what would happen ?

1. Text would be copied from the document and placed in the clipboard
2. Text would be removed from the document and placed in the clipboard
3. Text from the clipboard would be placed in the document at the place where the cursor is blinking
4. All Of The Above
5. None of these

48. You can start Microsoft Word by using ……… button.

1. New
2. Start
3. Program
4. Control Panel
5. None of these

49. You click at B to make the text—

1. Italics
2. Underlined
3. Italics and Underlined
4. Bold
5. None of these

50. The……becomes different shapes depending on the task you are performing.

1. Active tab
2. Insertion point
3. Mouse pointer
4. Ribbon
5. None of these

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