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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. Which factor is essential for successful group decision making?

Ignoring feedback Respecting diverse opinions Avoiding collaboration Limiting participation
Q2. Which type of decision making involves using past experiences and patterns to make decisions?

Emotional decision making Analytical decision making Rational decision making Intuitive decision making
Q3. What is the purpose of a decision matrix in project management?

To complicate decision-making To simplify evaluation of alternatives To avoid making decisions To delay project completion
Q4. What is a problem solving technique that involves prioritizing issues based on their impact?

Pareto Analysis SWOT Analysis Trial and Error Divide and Conquer
Q5. Which approach is used to optimize decision making in artificial intelligence?

Random selection Heuristic search Avoiding data analysis Ignoring feedback
Q6. Intuitive decision making is influenced by:

External factors only Internal biases and beliefs Purely logical reasoning Random chance
Q7. What is the significance of consensus building in decision making in politics?

Creates division Promotes cooperation Slows down progress Increases conflicts
Q8. Which heuristic involves making a decision based on the most recent information available?

Availability heuristic Representativeness heuristic Anchoring heuristic Recency heuristic
Q9. What is the 'prisoner's dilemma' in game theory?

A situation where prisoners always cooperate A situation where prisoners betray each other for personal gain A situation where prisoners escape together A situation where prisoners refuse to speak
Q10. Which of the following is a characteristic of effective marketing decision making?

a) Random selection of strategies b) Ignoring customer feedback c) Data-driven approach d) Relying solely on intuition
Q11. Which of the following is a benefit of applying critical thinking in decision making?

A. Making decisions based on emotions alone B. Avoiding any analysis C. Making well-thought-out decisions D. Following others' opinions blindly
Q12. Who is responsible for making decisions in public administration?

Only the top-level officials Only the elected representatives Various levels of officials and employees External consultants
Q13. What is the primary goal of analytical thinking in decision making?

To complicate the decision-making process To simplify choices To promote random selection To make well-thought-out decisions
Q14. Which of the following is not a principle of natural justice?

Audi alteram partem Nemo judex in causa sua Ignorantia legis neminem excusat Justice delayed is justice denied
Q15. What should be done after implementing a decision in human resources?

Ignoring the outcome Evaluating the decision Avoiding feedback Making another decision immediately
Q16. What is a potential drawback of group decision making?

Enhanced creativity Groupthink Efficient decision-making process Clear accountability
Q17. Which of the following is an important aspect of decision making in supply chain management?

Random selection Data analysis Guesswork Coin flipping
Q18. What is the importance of setting clear goals in educational decision making?

A. No importance B. Confusion C. Clarity and direction D. Irrelevance
Q19. Which of the following is a common objective in optimization problems?

Maximize profits Maximize costs Maximize inefficiency Maximize errors
Q20. What is the concept of 'nudge' in behavioral economics?

Forcing individuals to make decisions Subtly influencing behavior without restricting choices Ignoring individual preferences Randomly selecting options

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