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Exam: UPSC Civil Services Prelims Subject: General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) Topic: Basic numeracy

Total Questions: 20

Q1. If A is taller than B, and B is taller than C, which of the following is true?

A is the tallest. B is the tallest. C is the tallest. Cannot be determined.
Q2. What is the term used for the dissolution of a partnership?

Termination Liquidation Dissolution Closure
Q3. If the 12th term of an arithmetic progression is 36 and the common difference is 2, what is the first term?

12 14 16 18
Q4. What is the term used for the person who contributes capital to a partnership?

Partner Creditor Debtor Investor
Q5. What has keys but can't open locks?

Piano Computer Map Chest
Q6. If a student scores 80% in a test, what percentage of questions did they answer correctly out of 50?

30% 40% 50% 60%
Q7. A can do a work in 20 days and B can do the same work in 30 days. In how many days will they complete the work working together?

10 days 12 days 15 days 18 days
Q8. What is the main goal of data interpretation in decision-making?

A. To complicate decisions B. To provide accurate insights C. To delay decisions D. To ignore data
Q9. What is the value of the polynomial 2x^2 + x - 3 when x = 2?

3 5 7 9
Q10. Which type of correlation indicates a direct relationship between two variables?

Positive correlation Negative correlation Zero correlation Perfect correlation
Q11. Statement: Laughter is the best medicine. Argument: Humor and positive emotions can have beneficial effects on health.

True False Cannot say Both are correct
Q12. If a hen and a half lay an egg and a half in a day and a half, how many eggs will half a dozen hens lay in half a dozen days?

6 9 12 18
Q13. What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

y = ax^2 + bx + c y = mx + c y = a^2 + b^2 y = x^3 + x^2 + x
Q14. What is the role of decision-making in problem-solving?

To avoid making choices To complicate the process To select the best option To ignore possible solutions
Q15. If A can complete a work in 6 days and B can complete the same work in 8 days, how many days will they take to complete the work together?

3 days 4 days 5 days 6 days
Q16. What does a correlation coefficient of -1 indicate?

No correlation Perfect positive correlation Perfect negative correlation Weak positive correlation
Q17. What has to be broken before you can use it?

Egg Pencil Glass Book
Q18. Which of the following remains constant in simple interest?

Principal Rate Time Interest
Q19. If all roses are flowers and some flowers are red, then which of the following is true?

All red things are flowers Some red things are roses All roses are red Some roses are red
Q20. What is the missing number in the series: 4, 9, 16, 25, ?

30 36 40 49

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