UPSC Prelims 2014

General Studies Paper II (CSAT)

80 questions, 2 hours. Open a question for its answer and why.

1. Question 1 · Reading Comprehension

   

   The author's central focus is on

   aapplauding India's economic growth not only against its own past performance, but against other nations.

   bemphasizing the need for economic growth which is the sole determinant of a country's prosperity.

   cemphasizing inclusive growth where gains of growth are shared widely by the population.

   demphasizing high growth.
2. Question 2 · Reading Comprehension

   

   The author supports policies which will help

   adevelop economic growth.

   bbetter distribution of incomes irrespective of rate of growth.

   cdevelop economic growth and redistribute economic gains to those getting left behind.

   dput an emphasis on the development of the poorest segments of society.
3. Question 3 · Reading Comprehension

   

   Consider the following statements : According to the author, India's economy has grown but there is no room for complacency as

   1. 1.growth eradicates poverty.
   2. 2.growth has resulted in prosperity for all.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1 only

   b2 only

   cBoth 1 and 2

   dNeither 1 nor 2
4. Question 4 · Reading Comprehension

   

   Consider the following statements : According to the passage, an oil company can make greater profits, if a transparent formula for petrol pricing is announced every fortnight or month, by

   1. 1.promoting its sales.
   2. 2.undertaking innovation.
   3. 3.cutting costs.
   4. 4.selling its equity shares at higher prices.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1 only

   b2 and 3

   c3 and 4

   d1, 2 and 4
5. Question 5 · Reading Comprehension

   

   Consider the following statements : According to the passage, private oil companies re-enter the oil producing market if

   1. 1.a transparent rule-based petrol pricing exists.
   2. 2.there is no government interference in the oil producing market.
   3. 3.subsidies are given by the government.
   4. 4.regulations of anti-trust are removed.

   Which of the statements given above are correct ?

   a1 and 2

   b2 and 3

   c3 and 4

   d2 and 4
6. Question 6 · Basic Numeracy

   Five persons fire bullets at a target at an interval of 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 seconds respectively. The number of times they would fire the bullets together at the target in an hour is

   a6

   b7

   c8

   d9
7. Question 7 · Basic Numeracy

   A group of 630 children is seated in rows for a group photo session. Each row contains three less children than the row in front of it. Which one of the following number of rows is not possible ?

   a3

   b4

   c5

   d6
8. Question 8 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

   There are seven persons up on a ladder, A, B, C, D, E, F and G (not in that order). A is further up than E but is lower than C. B is in the middle. G is between A and B. E is between B and F. If F is between E and D, the person on the bottom step of the ladder will be

   aB

   bF

   cD

   dE
9. Question 9 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

   Consider that :

   1. 1.A is taller than B.
   2. 2.C is taller than A.
   3. 3.D is taller than C.
   4. 4.E is the tallest of all.

   If they are made to sit in the above order of their height, who will occupy the mid position ?

   aA

   bB

   cC

   dD
10. Question 10 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Consider the following statements : There are six villages A, B, C, D, E and F. F is 1 km to the west of D. B is 1 km to the east of E. A is 2 km to the north of E. C is 1 km to the east of A. D is 1 km to the south of A.

    Which three villages are in a line ?

    aA, C, B

    bA, D, E

    cC, B, F

    dE, B, D
11. Question 11 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Four children are sitting in a row. A is occupying the seat next to B but not next to C. If C is not sitting next to D, who is/are occupying seat/seats adjacent to D ?

    aB

    bA

    cB and A

    dImpossible to tell
12. Question 12 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Assume that

    1. 1.the hour and minute hands of a clock move without jerking.
    2. 2.the clock shows a time between 8 o'clock and 9 o'clock.
    3. 3.the two hands of the clock are one above the other.

    After how many minutes (nearest integer) will the two hands be again lying one above the other ?

    a60

    b62

    c65

    d67
13. Question 13 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Consider the following statements : Climate change may force the shifting of locations of the existing crops due to

    1. 1.melting of glaciers.
    2. 2.water availability and temperature suitability at other locations.
    3. 3.poor productivity of crops.
    4. 4.wider adaptability of crop plants.

    Which of the statements given above are correct ?

    a1, 2 and 3

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 4 only

    d1, 2, 3 and 4
14. Question 14 · Reading Comprehension

    

    According to the passage, why is it important to promote agricultural research in India ?

    aTo predict variations in monsoon patterns and to manage water resources

    bTo make long term investment decisions for economic growth

    cTo facilitate wider adaptability of crops

    dTo predict drought conditions and to recharge aquifers
15. Question 15 · Reading Comprehension

    

    According to the passage, which of the following would help in the mitigation of greenhouse gases ?

    1. 1.Reducing the consumption of meat
    2. 2.Rapid economic liberalization
    3. 3.Reducing the consumerism
    4. 4.Modern management practices of livestock

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1, 2 and 3

    b2, 3 and 4

    c1 and 3 only

    d2 and 4 only
16. Question 16 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Why do we continue to depend on the fossil fuels heavily ?

    1. 1.Inadequate technological development
    2. 2.Inadequate funds for research and development
    3. 3.Inadequate availability of alternative sources of energy

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
17. Question 17 · Reading Comprehension

    

    According to the passage, how does the mitigation of greenhouse gases help us ?

    1. 1.Reduces expenditure on public health
    2. 2.Reduces dependence on livestock
    3. 3.Reduces energy requirements
    4. 4.Reduces rate of global climate change

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1, 2 and 3

    b1, 3 and 4

    c2, 3 and 4

    d1 and 4 only
18. Question 18 · Reading Comprehension

    

    What is the essential message of the passage ?

    aWe continue to depend on fossil fuels heavily

    bMitigation of the greenhouse gases is imperative

    cWe must invest in research and development

    dPeople must change their lifestyle
19. Question 19 · Basic Numeracy

    There are 50 students admitted to a nursery class. Some students can speak only English and some can speak only Hindi. 10 students can speak both English and Hindi. If the number of students who can speak English is 21, then how many students can speak Hindi, how many can speak only Hindi and how many can speak only English ?

    a21, 11 and 29 respectively

    b28, 18 and 22 respectively

    c37, 27 and 13 respectively

    d39, 29 and 11 respectively
20. Question 20 · Basic Numeracy

    A gardener increased the area of his rectangular garden by increasing its length by 40% and decreasing its width by 20%. The area of the new garden

    ahas increased by 20%.

    bhas increased by 12%.

    chas increased by 8%.

    dis exactly the same as the old area.
21. Question 21 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Six books are labelled A, B, C, D, E and F and are placed side by side. Books B, C, E and F have green covers while others have yellow covers. Books A, B and D are new while the rest are old volumes. Books A, B and C are law reports while the rest are medical extracts. Which two books are old medical extracts and have green covers ?

    aB and C

    bE and F

    cC and E

    dC and F
22. Question 22 · Basic Numeracy

    A straight line segment is 36 cm long. Points are to be marked on the line from both the end points. From each end, the first point is at a distance of 1 cm from the end, the second point is at a distance of 2 cm from the first point and the third point is at a distance of 3 cm from the second point and so on. If the points on the ends are not counted and the common points are counted as one, what is the number of points ?

    a10

    b12

    c14

    d16
23. Question 23 · Basic Numeracy

    If Sohan, while selling two goats at the same price, makes a profit of 10% on one goat and suffers a loss of 10% on the other

    ahe makes no profit and no loss.

    bhe makes a profit of 1%.

    che suffers a loss of 1%.

    dhe suffers a loss of 2%.
24. Question 24 · Basic Numeracy

    Out of a total of 120 musicians in a club, 5% can play all the three instruments, guitar, violin and flute. It so happens that the number of musicians who can play any two and only two of the above instruments is 30. The number of musicians who can play the guitar alone is 40. What is the total number of those who can play violin alone or flute alone ?

    a45

    b44

    c38

    d30
25. Question 25 · Basic Numeracy

    Six identical cards are placed on a table. Each card has number '1' marked on one side and number '2' marked on its other side. All the six cards are placed in such a manner that the number '1' is on the upper side. In one try, exactly four (neither more nor less) cards are turned upside down. In how many least number of tries can the cards be turned upside down such that all the six cards show number '2' on the upper side ?

    a3

    b5

    c7

    dThis cannot be achieved
26. Question 26 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Consider the following statements : According to the passage, the adverse impact of climate change on an ecosystem can be a

    1. 1.permanent disappearance of some of its flora and fauna.
    2. 2.permanent disappearance of ecosystem itself.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
27. Question 27 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which one of the following statements best implies the need to shift toward contemporary conservation approach ?

    aExploitation of natural resources causes a stress on the Himalayan ecosystem.

    bClimate change alters precipitation patterns, causes episodes of drought and biotic interference.

    cThe rich biodiversity, including endemic diversity, makes the Himalayan region a biodiversity hotspot.

    dThe Himalayan biogeographic region should be enabled to adapt to climate change smoothly.
28. Question 28 · Reading Comprehension

    

    What is the most important message conveyed by the passage ?

    aEndemism is a characteristic feature of Himalayan region.

    bConservation efforts should emphasize on biogeographic ranges rather than on some species or habitats.

    cClimate change has adverse impact on the Himalayan ecosystem.

    dWithout Himalayan ecosystem, the life of the communities of uplands and downstreams will have no sustenance.
29. Question 29 · Reading Comprehension

    

    With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made :

    1. 1.To maintain natural ecosystems, exploitation of natural resources should be completely avoided.
    2. 2.Not only anthropogenic but also natural reasons can adversely affect ecosystems.
    3. 3.Loss of endemic diversity leads to the extinction of ecosystems.

    Which of the above assumptions is/are correct ?

    a1 and 2

    b2 only

    c2 and 3

    d3 only
30. Question 30 · Reading Comprehension

    

    According to the passage, under the globalization, government interventions are viewed as processes leading to

    adistortions and inefficiency in the economy.

    boptimum use of resources.

    cmore profitability to industries.

    dfree play of market forces with regard to industries.
31. Question 31 · Reading Comprehension

    

    According to the passage, the basic philosophy of globalization is to

    agive absolute freedom to producers to determine prices and production.

    bgive freedom to producers to evolve distribution patterns.

    cgive absolute freedom to markets to determine prices, production and employment.

    dgive freedom to producers to import and export.
32. Question 32 · Reading Comprehension

    

    According to the passage, which of the following is/are necessary for ensuring globalization ?

    1. 1.Privatization of public enterprises
    2. 2.Expansionary policy of public expenditure
    3. 3.Free play of market forces to determine wages and employment
    4. 4.Privatization of social services like education and health

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1, 3 and 4

    d2, 3 and 4
33. Question 33 · Reading Comprehension

    

    According to the passage, in the process of globalization the State should have

    aexpanding role.

    breducing role.

    cstatutory role.

    dnone of the above roles.
34. Question 34 · Data Interpretation

    In which year is the average profit of A and B same ?

    

    a1995

    b1996

    c1997

    d1998
35. Question 35 · Data Interpretation

    What is the difference between the average profit of B and A in the year 1998 ?

    

    a- ₹ 100

    b- ₹ 1,000

    c+ ₹ 600

    d- ₹ 300
36. Question 36 · Data Interpretation

    How much more average profit did A make in the year 2000 than in the year 1999 ?

    

    a₹ 200

    b₹ 1,000

    c₹ 1,500

    d₹ 2,000
37. Question 37 · Data Interpretation

    What is the trend of the average profit of B from the year 1997 to the year 2000 ?

    

    aNon-increasing

    bNon-decreasing

    cSteady

    dFluctuating
38. Question 38 · Data Interpretation

    The following table shows the marks obtained by two students in different subjects :

    	Student A	Maximum Marks	Student B	Maximum Marks
    English	60	100	80	150
    Psychology	70	100	70	100
    History	50	100	60	100
    Sanskrit	30	50	15	25

    The difference in the mean aggregate percentage marks of the students is

    a2·5%

    b13·75%

    c1·25%

    dZero
39. Question 39 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Examine the following figure :

    Which one of the following figures has the above figure embedded in it ?

    

    aFigure (a)

    bFigure (b)

    cFigure (c)

    dFigure (d)
40. Question 40 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Consider the following matrix :

    Which one of the following figures fits into the blank part of the above matrix ?

    

    aFigure (a)

    bFigure (b)

    cFigure (c)

    dFigure (d)
41. Question 41 · Data Interpretation

    The following table gives population and total income of a city for four years :

    Year	1992	1993	1994	1995
    Population in lakhs	20	21	22	23
    Income in crores (₹)	1010	1111	1225	1345

    Which one of the following statements is correct in respect of the above data ?

    aPopulation increased by 5% or more every year.

    bIncome increased by 10% or more every year.

    cPer capita income was always above ₹ 5,000.

    dPer capita income was highest in 1994.
42. Question 42 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Consider the table given below in which the numbers bear certain relationship among themselves along the rows :

    29	13	18
    33	X	19
    30	27	3

    Which one of the following numbers is the missing number indicated above by X ?

    a19

    b15

    c14

    d8
43. Question 43 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Consider the following matrix with one empty block in the lower extreme corner :

    Which of the following figures could fit in the empty block and thus complete the matrix ?

    

    aFigure (a)

    bFigure (b)

    cFigure (c)

    dFigure (d)
44. Question 44 · Basic Numeracy

    With reference to the figure given below, the number of different routes from S to T without retracing from U and/or V, is

    

    a3

    b6

    c9

    d18
45. Question 45 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Consider the following figures :

    Change in positions of beads in the four figures above follows a sequence. Following the same sequence, which of the figures below should appear as the fifth figure above ?

    

    aFigure (a)

    bFigure (b)

    cFigure (c)

    dFigure (d)
46. Question 46 · Basic Numeracy

    A bell rings every 18 minutes. A second bell rings every 24 minutes. A third bell rings every 32 minutes. If all the three bells ring at the same time at 8 o'clock in the morning, at what other time will they all ring together ?

    a12 : 40 hrs

    b12 : 48 hrs

    c12 : 56 hrs

    d13 : 04 hrs
47. Question 47 · Reading Comprehension

    “Price is not the same thing as value. Suppose that on a day the price of everything viz., coal, bread, postage stamps, a day's labour, the rent of houses, etc. were to double. Prices then would certainly rise, but values of all things except one would not.”

    The writer wants to say that if prices of all things were doubled

    athe values of all things would remain constant.

    bthe values of the things sold would be doubled.

    cthe values of the things bought would be halved.

    dthe value of money only would be halved.
48. Question 48 · Basic Numeracy

    A and B decide to travel from place X to place Y by bus. A has ₹ 10 with him and he finds that it is 80% of the bus fare for two persons. B finds that he has ₹ 3 with him and hands it over to A. In this context, which one of the following statements is correct ?

    aNow the money A has is just enough to buy two tickets.

    bA still needs ₹ 2 for buying the tickets.

    cAfter buying the two tickets A will be left with 50 paise.

    dThe money A now has is still not sufficient to buy two tickets.
49. Question 49 · Basic Numeracy

    As per agreement with a bank, a businessman had to refund a loan in some equal instalments without interest. After paying 18 instalments he found that 60 percent of his loan was refunded. How many instalments were there in the agreement ?

    a22

    b24

    c30

    d33
50. Question 50 · Basic Numeracy

    A worker reaches his factory 3 minutes late if his speed from his house to the factory is 5 km/hr. If he walks at a speed of 6 km/hr, then he reaches the factory 7 minutes early. The distance of the factory from his house is

    a3 km

    b4 km

    c5 km

    d6 km
51. Question 51 · Reading Comprehension

    “Liberty, therefore, is never real unless the Government can be called to account when it invades rights.”

    Which one of the following is the best justification of the above statement ?

    aIn the realisation that the government can be brought to book in a court of law

    bIn identifying a man as a political unit in a way which distinguishes him from other citizens

    cIn a decentralized society wherein the basic needs of men can find satisfaction

    dIn the understanding that liberty and restraints are complementary
52. Question 52 · Reading Comprehension

    

    The apologists of the “Free Market System”, according to the passage, believe in

    amarket without control by government authorities.

    bmarket without protection by the government.

    cability of market to self correct.

    dmarket for free goods and services.
53. Question 53 · Reading Comprehension

    

    With reference to “ideological bias”, the passage implies that

    afree market is fair but not competent.

    bfree market is not fair but competent.

    cfree market is fair and competent.

    dfree market is neither fair nor biased.
54. Question 54 · Reading Comprehension

    

    “The exercise of private greed will be in the larger public interest” from the passage

    1. 1.refers to the false ideology of capitalism.
    2. 2.underlies the righteous claims of the free market.
    3. 3.shows the benevolent face of capitalism.
    4. 4.ignores resultant gross inequity.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 only

    b2 and 3

    c1 and 4

    d4 only
55. Question 55 · Reading Comprehension

    

    According to the passage, what is/are the reason/reasons for saying that the time has come to review the role of public sector ?

    1. 1.Now public sector has lost its relevance in the industrialization process.
    2. 2.Public sector does not perform satisfactorily.
    3. 3.Entrepreneurship in private sector is expanding.
    4. 4.Effective competition policies are available now.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct in the given context ?

    a1 and 3 only

    b2 only

    c2, 3 and 4 only

    d1, 2, 3 and 4
56. Question 56 · Reading Comprehension

    

    According to the passage, rural roads should be in the domain of public sector only. Why ?

    aRural development work is the domain of government only.

    bPrivate sector cannot have monetary gains in this.

    cGovernment takes money from tax payers and hence it is the responsibility of government only.

    dPrivate sector need not have any social responsibility.
57. Question 57 · Reading Comprehension

    

    The portfolio composition of the government refers to

    aPublic sector assets quality.

    bInvestment in liquid assets.

    cMix of government investment in different industrial sectors.

    dBuying Return on Investment yielding capital assets.
58. Question 58 · Reading Comprehension

    

    The author prefers government as the umpire and private sector as players because

    aGovernment prescribes norms for a fair play by the private sector.

    bGovernment is the ultimate in policy formulation.

    cGovernment has no control over private sector players.

    dNone of the above statements is correct in this context.
59. Question 59 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    A question paper must have a question on one of the eight poets : A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H. The first four belong to the medieval period while the rest are considered modern poets. Generally, modern poets figure in the question paper in alternate years. Generally those who like H like G also; and those who like F like E also. The paper-setter does not like to ask about F as he has written a book on F, but he likes F. Last year, the paper contained a question on A. On the basis of the information given, this year's paper is most likely to contain a question on

    aC

    bE

    cF

    dH
60. Question 60 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    In a group of six women there are four dancers, four vocal musicians, one actress and three violinists. Girija and Vanaja are among the violinists while Jalaja and Shailaja do not know how to play on the violin. Shailaja and Tanuja are among the dancers. Jalaja, Vanaja, Shailaja and Tanuja are all vocal musicians and two of them are also violinists. If Pooja is an actress, who among the following is certainly a dancer and a violinist ?

    aJalaja

    bPooja

    cShailaja

    dTanuja
61. Question 61 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    The letters L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T in their order are substituted by nine integers 1 to 9 but not in that order. 4 is assigned to P. The difference between P and T is 5. The difference between N and T is 3. What is the integer assigned to N ?

    a7

    b5

    c4

    d6
62. Question 62 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    The number of deaths among the army personnel is 8 in 1000, but among the civilian population it is 20 per 1000. Which one of the following inferences can be drawn from this statement ?

    aIt is better to join the army.

    bThe relationship is fortuitous.

    cQuality of Life Index is very high within the armed forces.

    dThe groups cannot be compared due to their heterogeneity.
63. Question 63 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Given the statement : “Buses are the cause of more accidents than cars, and trucks cause fewer accidents than buses”, which of the following conclusions can we draw ?

    aThere are more buses on the road than trucks.

    bCar drivers are more careful than bus drivers.

    cTruck drivers are more skilled than either car or bus drivers.

    dNone of the above
64. Question 64 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    “If political leadership fails to emerge, there is likelihood of military taking over power in developing countries. Radical student groups or labour may try to raise revolution but they are not likely to compete with the military. Military intervention, rule, and withdrawal from politics is closely related to a society's level of political development.”

    In the context of political development, the assumption in the above passage is that

    apolitical leadership is not an effective instrument.

    bmilitary fills in political vacuum.

    cmilitary intervention is inevitable for development.

    dNone of the above
65. Question 65 · Basic Numeracy

    Four persons, Alok, Bhupesh, Chander and Dinesh have a total of ₹ 100 among themselves. Alok and Bhupesh between them have as much money as Chander and Dinesh between them, but Alok has more money than Bhupesh; and Chander has only half the money that Dinesh has. Alok has in fact ₹ 5 more than Dinesh has. Who has the maximum amount of money ?

    aAlok

    bBhupesh

    cChander

    dDinesh
66. Question 66 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Examine the following statements :

    1. 1.George attends Music classes on Monday.
    2. 2.He attends Mathematics classes on Wednesday.
    3. 3.His Literature classes are not on Friday.
    4. 4.He attends History classes on the day following the day of his Mathematics classes.
    5. 5.On Tuesday, he attends his Sports classes.

    If he attends just one subject in a day and his Sunday is free, then he is also free on

    aMonday

    bThursday

    cSaturday

    dFriday
67. Question 67 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    In a row 'A' is in the 11th position from the left and 'B' is in the 10th position from the right. If 'A' and 'B' interchange, then 'A' becomes 18th from the left. How many persons are there in the row other than 'A' and 'B' ?

    a27

    b26

    c25

    d24
68. Question 68 · Basic Numeracy

    Location of B is north of A and location of C is east of A. The distances AB and AC are 5 km and 12 km respectively. The shortest distance (in km) between the locations B and C is

    a60

    b13

    c17

    d7
69. Question 69 · Basic Numeracy

    Two cars start towards each other, from two places A and B which are at a distance of 160 km. They start at the same time 08 : 10 AM. If the speeds of the cars are 50 km and 30 km per hour respectively, they will meet each other at

    a10 : 10 AM

    b10 : 30 AM

    c11 : 10 AM

    d11 : 20 AM
70. Question 70 · Reading Comprehension

    

    The author's children held his hands firmly because

    athey were scared of the barking dogs.

    bthey wanted him to pluck berries.

    cthey saw the whip in the old man's hand.

    dthe road was uneven.
71. Question 71 · Reading Comprehension

    

    The expression “a stray dog watched the procession philosophically” means that

    athe dog was restless and ferocious.

    bthe dog stood aloof, looking at the procession with seriousness.

    cthe dog looked at the procession with big, wondering eyes.

    dthe dog stood there with his eyes closed.
72. Question 72 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Cynthia was afraid to stand on stage because

    ashe felt her classmates may laugh at her.

    bher stomach was churning.

    cshe lacked self-confidence.

    dshe did not like school plays.
73. Question 73 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Cynthia's classmates were chatting because

    ait was their turn to act next.

    bthey were bored of the performances.

    cCynthia did not act well.

    dthe teacher had no control over them.
74. Question 74 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Cynthia's knees were quaking because

    ashe felt nervous and shy.

    bthe teacher scolded her.

    cshe was very thin and weak.

    dshe was afraid of her classmates.
75. Question 75 · Reading Comprehension

    

    The transformation that occurred during the audition refers to

    athe nervousness of Cynthia.

    bthe eruption of the entire room in thunderous applause.

    cthe surprise on the faces of her classmates.

    dthe stunning performance of Cynthia.
76. Question 76 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    If the 3rd day of a month is Monday, which one of the following will be the fifth day from 21st of this month ?

    aMonday

    bTuesday

    cWednesday

    dFriday
77. Question 77 · Basic Numeracy

    For a charity show, the total tickets sold were 420. Half of these tickets were sold at the rate of ₹ 5 each, one-third at the rate of ₹ 3 each and the rest for ₹ 2 each. What was the total amount received ?

    a₹ 900

    b₹ 1,540

    c₹ 1,610

    d₹ 2,000
78. Question 78 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    

    What is the profession of B ?

    aJudge

    bLawyer

    cDraughtsman

    dCannot be determined
79. Question 79 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    

    Which of the following is/are a couple/couples ?

    aAD only

    bBC only

    cBoth AD and BC

    dBoth AC and BD
80. Question 80 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    

    What is the profession of D ?

    aJudge

    bStenographer

    cDoctor

    dCannot be determined

Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2014, General Studies Paper II (CSAT), Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.