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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. Is c a perfect square?

Statement 1: c is a multiple of 9. Statement 2: c is a multiple of 4. Both statements together are sufficient. Both statements together are not sufficient.
Q2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of assumptions?

They are unstated They are always true They are necessary for the argument They are taken for granted
Q3. If 'All politicians are corrupt' is true, what can be inferred?

A. All corrupt people are politicians. B. Some politicians are not corrupt. C. All corrupt people are honest. D. All honest people are politicians.
Q4. How does excessive screen time affect eye health?

Improves vision No impact on eyes Causes strain and fatigue Strengthens eye muscles
Q5. All dogs are mammals. All mammals are animals. Therefore, all dogs are animals. This statement is an example of which type of syllogism?

A. Categorical Syllogism B. Hypothetical Syllogism C. Disjunctive Syllogism D. Conditional Syllogism
Q6. If R is the daughter of S, how is S related to R?

Father Mother Sister Brother
Q7. If East becomes North-East, North-East becomes North, and so on, what will North become?

East North-East South South-East
Q8. 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.
Q9. Assertion: Oxygen is essential for human survival. Reasoning: Humans can survive without breathing oxygen.

True, True True, False False, True False, False
Q10. What is the purpose of analyzing arguments in a debate?

To confuse the audience To strengthen your own position To avoid logical reasoning To ignore the opponent's points
Q11. Which technique involves listing the pros and cons of each alternative before making a decision?

Brainstorming SWOT analysis Cost-benefit analysis Decision matrix
Q12. In a syllogism, the conclusion is derived from:

A. Premises B. Assumptions C. Conclusions D. None of the above
Q13. In a Venn diagram, if A represents Dogs, B represents Mammals, and C represents Animals, what does the region where all three intersect signify?

Dogs that are not Mammals or Animals Mammals that are not Dogs or Animals Animals that are not Dogs or Mammals Dogs that are both Mammals and Animals
Q14. Which of the following is the correct reflection of the word 'DROPS'?

SPORD SDORP DOSRP SOPRD
Q15. What is the purpose of a decision matrix in analytical decision-making?

To evaluate alternatives based on multiple criteria To identify the problem To gather data for analysis To implement the solution
Q16. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of logical reasoning in public policy?

Consistency Transparency Emotional decision-making Coherence
Q17. 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
Q18. What role does logical reasoning play in evaluating public policies?

It helps in making policies more biased It assists in making informed decisions It promotes corruption It creates unnecessary complications
Q19. What should be the course of action if a person is experiencing a heatstroke?

Wrap them in a blanket Move them to a cooler place and hydrate them Expose them to direct sunlight Encourage them to exercise
Q20. If A and B are two sets such that n(A) = 12, n(B) = 18, and n(A ∩ B) = 6, then find n(A' ∪ B').

6 8 10 12

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