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Exam: UPSC Civil Services Prelims Subject: General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) Topic: Logical reasoning and analytical ability

Total Questions: 20

Q1. What is the importance of logical reasoning in addressing social issues?

No importance Limited importance High importance Medium importance
Q2. Statement: There is a shortage of drinking water in a village. Course of action: Dig more borewells and distribute water through tankers.

Only I is the course of action. Only II is the course of action. Both I and II are the course of action. Neither I nor II is the course of action.
Q3. What has keys but can't open locks?

Piano Keyboard Chest Map
Q4. If a person moves 15 km towards the North, then turns to his right and moves 10 km, what is the shortest distance from the starting point?

10 km 15 km 20 km 25 km
Q5. Which of the following does not belong in the group: Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle?

Circle Square Triangle Rectangle
Q6. If a person moves 5 km towards the East, then turns to his left and moves 10 km, what is the shortest distance from the starting point?

5 km 10 km 15 km 20 km
Q7. Which of the following is a key component of analytical decision-making?

Intuition Guesswork Emotional bias Logical reasoning
Q8. Which of the following patterns is a Fibonacci sequence: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8?

1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 5, 10, 15, 20, 25
Q9. Which of the following patterns is a square number sequence: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25?

1, 4, 9, 16, 25 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 5, 10, 15, 20, 25
Q10. Laugh is to happiness as cry is to?

sadness joy anger surprise
Q11. In logic, 'IF-THEN' statements are also known as:

Conjunctions Disjunctions Implications Negations
Q12. Which of the following is an antonym for 'big'?

Large Huge Tiny Giant
Q13. What is the purpose of logical reasoning in public policy?

To confuse the public To ensure policies are based on sound reasoning To create chaos To promote personal agendas
Q14. What role does logical reasoning play in finding solutions to social issues?

No role Minor role Major role Supporting role
Q15. If it is winter, then it is cold. It is cold. What can be inferred?

It is summer It is spring It is winter It is fall
Q16. Statement: Hard work leads to success. Argument: Luck plays a more significant role than hard work in achieving success.

True False Cannot say Both are correct
Q17. What is the logical consequence of 'If it is a mammal, then it is warm-blooded'?

If it is warm-blooded, then it is a mammal If it is not a mammal, then it is cold-blooded If it is cold-blooded, then it is not a mammal If it is a reptile, then it is cold-blooded
Q18. If B is sitting to the immediate left of C, and C is sitting to the immediate left of D, who is sitting to the immediate right of B?

C D Cannot be determined None of the above
Q19. What is the art of folding paper to create shapes and designs called?

Paper cutting Origami Decoupage Quilling
Q20. Which type of analysis involves comparing the costs and benefits of different options?

SWOT analysis Cost-benefit analysis Decision tree analysis Pareto analysis

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