SBI Clerical - 2008 GK Paper

1. Who amongst the following is the author of the book ‘Shame’?

(A) Chandar S. Sundaram

(B) Namita Gokhale

(C) Jaswindar Sanghara

(D) Anita Desai

(E) None of these

Bank of India Clerical - 2008 Eng Paper

Directions—(Q. 1–15) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Karnat. He was victorious in batttle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory, gold and precious stones taken from the conquered kingdom of Karnat. They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home he stopped at a temple, finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, “Let me go and see what they are playing.”

SBI Clerical - 2008 GK Paper

1. Who amongst the following is the author of the book ‘Shame’?

(A) Chandar S. Sundaram

(B) Namita Gokhale

(C) Jaswindar Sanghara

(D) Anita Desai

(E) None of these

SBI Clerical - 2008 Eng Paper

Directions—(Q. 1–10) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.

There was a girl who sang beautifully at the temple every morning. The music master used to happily recall, “One day when I went into the woods to pluck flowers, I found this baby under a pipal tree.” He picked her up carefully, raised her lovingly as if she was his daughter and taught her to sing before she spoke her first word.

The music master grew old and didn't see too well. The girl tended to him caringly. Many people including young men travelled from far and wide to hear her sing. This made the music master's heart quake with fear. “You will choose one of them as your husband.