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Exam: UPSC Civil Services Prelims Subject: General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) Topic: Decision making and problem solving

Total Questions: 20

Q1. What is a common goal of group decision making?

Promoting individual agendas Maximizing conflicts Achieving consensus Avoiding discussion
Q2. Which of the following is NOT a step in critical thinking?

A. Asking questions B. Accepting information without verification C. Analyzing evidence D. Considering different viewpoints
Q3. How does past experiences influence decision making?

A. It has no impact B. It guides future decisions C. It confuses the decision maker D. It makes decisions harder
Q4. Which ethical approach focuses on the consequences of actions to determine their morality?

Virtue ethics Deontological ethics Utilitarianism Relativism
Q5. Which of the following is NOT a common optimization technique?

Linear programming Genetic algorithms Random selection Simulated annealing
Q6. Emotional intelligence can lead to better ________ in decision making.

judgment ignorance arrogance stubbornness
Q7. What is the importance of data analysis in marketing decision making?

a) It helps in reducing customer base b) It increases operational costs c) It provides insights for informed decisions d) It has no impact on decision making
Q8. What is the final step in the decision-making process?

Implementing the decision Evaluating alternatives Identifying the problem Generating alternatives
Q9. What does SWOT stand for in the context of decision making in technology?

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Simple, Workable, Outstanding, Timely Smart, Wise, Optimistic, Talented Secure, Well-planned, Organized, Trustworthy
Q10. Which of the following is essential for effective decision-making in human resources?

Ignoring feedback Relying solely on intuition Considering all relevant information Avoiding collaboration
Q11. What is the availability heuristic influenced by?

Emotions Logic Intuition Random guessing
Q12. What is a common problem solving technique that involves breaking a problem into smaller, more manageable parts?

Trial and Error SWOT Analysis Divide and Conquer Pareto Analysis
Q13. What is the importance of collaboration in decision making in conflict resolution?

It worsens the conflict It resolves the conflict It avoids the conflict It ignores the conflict
Q14. Which term describes a situation in game theory where one player's gain is directly equal to another player's loss?

Win-win situation Lose-lose situation Zero-sum game Cooperative game
Q15. What is loss aversion in behavioral economics?

Preference for losses over gains Preference for gains over losses Indifference to gains and losses No such concept exists
Q16. What bias involves giving more weight to the most recent information while neglecting earlier data?

Recency bias Anchoring bias Availability bias Confirmation bias
Q17. Which of the following is not a factor influencing decision making in international relations?

Economic considerations Cultural norms Personal preferences Domestic politics
Q18. What hinders problem solving when individuals are stuck in a fixed mindset?

Flexibility Open-mindedness Rigidity Adaptability
Q19. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of analytical thinking?

Logical reasoning Intuition-based decisions Systematic approach Evidence-based decision making
Q20. What is the importance of decision-making in project management?

To create chaos To increase costs To ensure project success To avoid stakeholders

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