UPSC Prelims 2012 · CSAT
Question 19: Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability
During the last summer vacation, Ankit went to a summer camp where he took part in hiking, swimming and boating. This summer, he is looking forward to a music camp where he hopes to sing, dance and learn to play the guitar. Based on the above information, four conclusions, as given below, have been made. Which one of these logically follows from the information given above ?
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (d).
Ankit is looking forward to a music camp where he hopes to sing and dance, so it is safe to say he likes to sing and dance. Nothing else follows. His parents' wishes are not mentioned; looking forward to one camp does not show he prefers music to outdoor activities; and two summers do not establish that he goes to a camp every summer. Remember: choose the conclusion the facts support directly, not one that merely sounds likely.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Wrong. His parents' wishes are not mentioned.
- (b) Wrong. Looking forward to a music camp does not show he prefers it to outdoor activities.
- (c) Wrong. Two summers do not show he goes to a camp every summer.
- (d) Right. He hopes to sing and dance at the music camp, which shows he likes those activities.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2012, General Studies Paper II (CSAT), Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.