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

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Which body language cue can indicate boredom?

Nodding in agreement Leaning forward Eyes wide open Yawning
Q2. Which decision making model involves considering the emotional impact of choices on oneself and others?

Rational decision making model Intuitive decision making model Pros and cons decision making model Emotional decision making model
Q3. Car is to road as boat is to?

water sky land track
Q4. Find the missing number in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, ?

10 12 14 16
Q5. Feedback helps in fostering ________.

A. Mediocrity B. Improvement C. Inaction D. Arrogance
Q6. Which of the following can hinder effective communication in a team?

Open communication Conflict resolution Lack of trust Empathy
Q7. Which of the following is not a component of logical reasoning in language comprehension?

Syntax Semantics Grammar Physics
Q8. Which technique involves making use of the principle of 'commitment and consistency'?

Reciprocity Authority Liking Consistency
Q9. Perception influences the ______ of the communication process.

Beginning Middle End Entirety
Q10. Statement: Some snakes are venomous. Conclusion: All venomous creatures are snakes.

True False Cannot say Both True and False
Q11. If the price of 6 shirts is $360, what is the price of 9 shirts?

$450 $480 $540 $600
Q12. What is the tone of the passage?

Optimistic Pessimistic Neutral Critical
Q13. What can help you identify the main idea of a passage?

A. Ignoring the introduction B. Focusing on minor details C. Looking for repeated themes or ideas D. Reading only the conclusion
Q14. If all humans are mortal and some mortals are wise, then which of the following statements must be true?

All humans are wise All wise people are humans Some humans are wise Some wise people are humans
Q15. At what rate of interest will a sum double itself in 10 years?

5% 10% 15% 20%
Q16. What is the primary goal of game theory in decision making?

To maximize losses To minimize gains To maximize gains To confuse opponents
Q17. What is the importance of practicing before a public speaking engagement?

To increase nervousness To decrease confidence To improve delivery and reduce anxiety To avoid preparation
Q18. Statement: Some birds can fly. Conclusion: All flying creatures are birds.

True False Cannot say Both True and False
Q19. What type of visual representation is a bar graph?

Line Pie Bar Scatter
Q20. If 4 men can complete a work in 8 days, how many days will 6 men take to complete the same work?

4 days 6 days 8 days 12 days

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