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Exam: UPSC Civil Services Prelims

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Which of the following is a trinomial?

2x^2 + 3x 4x^3 - 2x + 1 5x^2 - 7 3x^4 - 2x^3 + x^2
Q2. Emotional intelligence can lead to better ________ in decision making.

judgment ignorance arrogance stubbornness
Q3. What is the role of critical analysis in developing analytical skills?

It hinders analytical thinking It has no impact on analytical skills It fosters analytical thinking abilities It promotes blind acceptance
Q4. Which of the following is an important aspect of leadership communication skills?

Listening Ignoring feedback Talking over others Being defensive
Q5. What is the purpose of using direct and indirect speech in writing?

A. To confuse the reader B. To make the text more interesting C. To convey what someone said without quoting them directly D. To add complexity to the sentence
Q6. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution added 'Secularism' as a part of the basic structure of the Constitution?

42nd Amendment 44th Amendment 52nd Amendment 56th Amendment
Q7. What is a key aspect of interpersonal skills in time management?

Planning and organizing Creativity Networking Financial management
Q8. If p implies q, and not q is true, then which of the following is correct?

p is false p is true q is true q is false
Q9. Which Indian state was the first to launch its own State Planning Board?

Maharashtra Kerala Gujarat Uttar Pradesh
Q10. Which logical fallacy involves attacking the person making the argument rather than addressing the argument itself?

Ad Hominem Straw Man Appeal to Authority False Dilemma
Q11. Which scientist is credited with the discovery of penicillin?

Marie Curie Alexander Fleming Louis Pasteur Gregor Mendel
Q12. Which city is considered the financial capital of India?

Mumbai Delhi Kolkata Chennai
Q13. If X is to the west of Y and Y is to the north of Z, then which direction is X with respect to Z?

Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast
Q14. Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. The students gathered in the auditorium. 2. The principal addressed the crowd. 3. The school band played the national anthem.

2-1-3 3-2-1 1-3-2 1-2-3
Q15. What is the main consequence of global warming on glaciers?

Expansion Melting Solidification Cracking
Q16. Which Indian island is a popular tourist destination and is famous for its white sandy beaches?

Andaman Islands Lakshadweep Sriharikota Majuli
Q17. If John is taller than Mary and Mary is taller than Jane, who is the shortest?

John Mary Jane Cannot be determined
Q18. What is a key feature of irrational decision making?

Objective evaluation Impulsive choices Long-term planning Risk assessment
Q19. Which of the following is not a part of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution?

Right to Equality Federalism Right to Property Judicial Review
Q20. Is x an even number?

Statement 1: x is divisible by 2. Statement 2: x is a prime number. Both statements together are sufficient. Both statements together are not sufficient.

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