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Exam: UPSC Civil Services Prelims Subject: General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) Topic: English language comprehension skills

Total Questions: 20

Q1. What type of visual representation is a bar graph?

Line Pie Bar Scatter
Q2. Which of the following is an example of a valid conclusion in language comprehension?

Unrelated statement Logical deduction Random guess Contradictory evidence
Q3. The capital of India is ________.

Mumbai Delhi Kolkata Chennai
Q4. Which of the following is an example of applying quantitative reasoning in language comprehension?

Solving a math problem Reading a novel Writing a poem Analyzing a survey report
Q5. Select the correct definition of 'put off'.

Postpone Start Finish Cancel
Q6. Identify the correct form of the verb: She _______ to the store yesterday.

go goes went gone
Q7. Identify the correct subject-verb agreement: The dog ______ in the garden.

is am are be
Q8. Select the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: He is tall _______ he is strong.

and but or so
Q9. Which step helps in determining the validity of an argument?

Identifying the conclusion Assessing the evidence Identifying the assumptions Stating the premises
Q10. In a passage with a melancholic mood, what emotion is likely to be portrayed?

A. Joy B. Sadness C. Anger D. Excitement
Q11. What can be inferred about the setting of the passage?

Option A: It is a rural area Option B: It is a futuristic city Option C: It is a historical period Option D: It is a fictional world
Q12. Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the character's feelings?

Option A: They are happy Option B: They are sad Option C: They are confused Option D: They are excited
Q13. Which pronoun should be used to replace the noun 'dog' in the sentence: The dog is barking loudly.

He It She They
Q14. Which of the following is a key aspect of critical analysis?

Accepting all information as true Questioning and evaluating information Ignoring the author's intent Avoiding critical thinking
Q15. What is the term for a figure of speech where contradictory terms are combined?

Oxymoron Paradox Irony Litotes
Q16. Which sentence is in passive voice?

He painted the house last week. The letter was posted by her. She will be cooking dinner. They have finished the assignment.
Q17. What is the implied meaning of 'It's raining cats and dogs'?

It's raining heavily It's raining cats and dogs It's a sunny day It's snowing
Q18. Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. The clock struck midnight. 2. The party guests cheered. 3. Fireworks lit up the sky.

2-1-3 1-3-2 3-2-1 1-2-3
Q19. In a cloze test, a passage is given with some words missing, and the candidate is required to fill in the blanks with suitable words. This test is primarily used to assess a candidate's ________.

vocabulary math skills musical abilities cooking expertise
Q20. The process of plants making their own food is called ________.

Photosynthesis Respiration Transpiration Pollination

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