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

Total Questions: 20

Q1. What is empathy?

Understanding and sharing the feelings of others Ignoring the feelings of others Being indifferent towards others Judging others
Q2. What type of decision making emphasizes the importance of understanding emotions and their impact on choices?

Rational decision making Intuitive decision making Emotional decision making Analytical decision making
Q3. What is the term for the psychological discomfort experienced when there is a discrepancy between what one already knows and new information?

Cognitive dissonance Confirmation bias Selective perception Stereotyping
Q4. Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider in ethical decision making?

Personal values Societal norms Weather conditions Legal requirements
Q5. In evaluating the reliability of data in a passage, what should be examined for accuracy?

Grammar and punctuation Consistency of data Source credibility Relevance of data
Q6. Which message is conveyed in the passage?

Option A: Need for environmental conservation Option B: Benefits of exercise Option C: Significance of teamwork Option D: Value of honesty
Q7. In a Venn diagram, if A represents Apples, B represents Fruits, and C represents Red fruits, what does the region where A and B intersect signify?

Fruits that are not Apples or Red Red Fruits that are not Apples Apples that are not Fruits or Red Red Fruits that are Apples
Q8. If C is the grandmother of D, how is D related to C?

Grandson Granddaughter Son Daughter
Q9. Which logical fallacy involves using tradition or past practices as a basis for an argument?

Appeal to Tradition Circular Reasoning Bandwagon Appeal to Emotion
Q10. Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

and because although since
Q11. Which type of decision making is based on deterministic models?

Decision making under certainty Decision making under risk Decision making under uncertainty Decision making under ambiguity
Q12. If all cats are animals and some animals are dogs, then what can be concluded?

All dogs are cats All dogs are animals All animals are cats All cats are dogs
Q13. What is the primary focus of the first viewpoint in the passage?

Option A: Preservation of cultural heritage Option B: Technological advancements Option C: Economic growth Option D: Social equality
Q14. The book is laying on the table.

The book is laying on the table No error
Q15. Which of the following is a key aspect of interpersonal skills in civil services?

Isolation Empathy Arrogance Indifference
Q16. What is the value of 25 / 5 + 3?

8 5 10 7
Q17. How many hours are there in a day?

20 24 12 30
Q18. Which of the following is a common barrier to problem solving?

Lack of motivation Effective communication Logical reasoning Creative thinking
Q19. Which type of chart is best for displaying a single data series?

Line Chart Bar Chart Pie Chart Scatter Plot
Q20. What does logical consistency ensure in arguments?

A. Emotional appeals B. Clarity and coherence C. Contradictory statements D. Lack of evidence

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