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Exam: UPSC Civil Services Prelims Subject: General Studies Paper-II (CSAT)

Total Questions: 20

Q1. What role does self-awareness play in emotional intelligence for decision making?

It is irrelevant It is detrimental It is crucial It is optional
Q2. Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when evaluating the reliability of data in a passage?

Consistency of data Source credibility Length of the passage Relevance of data
Q3. What is a common barrier to creative thinking?

Open-mindedness Fear of failure Experimentation Adaptability
Q4. Which of the following is a characteristic of deductive reasoning?

A. It starts with specific observations B. It involves making guesses C. It can lead to uncertain conclusions D. It is based on logical principles
Q5. A shopkeeper sells a toy at a profit of 30%. If the selling price is Rs. 260, then find the cost price of the toy.

Rs. 180 Rs. 200 Rs. 210 Rs. 220
Q6. If a person is facing towards the east, what will be his direction in the mirror?

East West North South
Q7. What can impede problem solving by causing individuals to rely on familiar strategies?

Innovation Adaptability Confirmation bias Habitual thinking
Q8. After identifying the problem, what should be done next in problem solving?

Implementing the solution Ignoring the problem Analyzing the results Finding more problems
Q9. What skill is important for creating win-win outcomes in negotiations?

Collaboration Competition Conflict Confrontation
Q10. Complete the analogy: Hot is to Cold as Fast is to __

Slow Quick Speed Rapid
Q11. Arrange the following sentences in the correct order: 1. The train arrived. 2. Passengers boarded. 3. It departed.

1-2-3 3-1-2 2-3-1 2-1-3
Q12. Which of the following is not an example of interpersonal skills?

Active listening Empathy Playing a musical instrument Conflict resolution
Q13. What is the purpose of analyzing the implications of a passage on policy or decision-making?

To understand the context of the passage To evaluate the impact on policy or decision-making To summarize the passage To critique the author's writing style
Q14. Which student scored the lowest in the passage?

Student A Student B Student C Student D
Q15. If 'APPLE' is coded as 'XKKJO', how will 'ORANGE' be coded?

LKMZPD LKMZOC LKMZNE LKMZRD
Q16. What comes next in the series: 3, 6, 9, 12, ?

14 15 16 17
Q17. Statement: If it rains, the ground gets wet. Assumption: The ground is dry.

True False Cannot say None of the above
Q18. Which symbol represents the logical operator 'OR'?

& | ^ ~
Q19. What number should replace the question mark in the series: 5, 10, 15, ?

20 22 25 30
Q20. What is the importance of critical reasoning in decision-making?

It leads to impulsive decisions It helps in making informed decisions It relies on gut feelings It ignores facts

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