UPSC Prelims 2017

General Studies Paper II (CSAT)

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

1. Question 1 · Reading Comprehension

   

   What does the above passage imply?

   aResource-based conflicts are always politically motivated.

   bThere are no political solutions to resolve environmental and resource-based conflicts.

   cEnvironmental issues contribute to resource stresses and political conflict.

   dPolitical conflict based on identity or ideology cannot be resolved.
2. Question 2 · Reading Comprehension

   

   The keynote that seems to be emerging from the passage is that

   awe should first consult wisely and then resolve firmly

   bwe should reject suggestions of friends and remain unchanged

   cwe should always remain broad-minded

   dwe should be resolute and achievement-oriented
3. Question 3 · Reading Comprehension

   

   Which among the following is the most crucial message conveyed by the above passage?

   aClimate change has caused Arctic summer to be short but temperature to be high.

   bPolar bears can be shifted to South Pole to ensure their survival.

   cWithout the presence of polar bears, the food chains in Arctic region will disappear.

   dClimate change poses a threat to the survival of polar bears.
4. Question 4 · Reading Comprehension

   

   Which among the following is the most crucial message conveyed by the above passage?

   aThe ideas of purity and pollution are so deep-rooted that they cannot be removed from the minds of the people.

   bPeople have to perceive toilet use and pit-emptying as clean and not polluting.

   cPeople cannot change their old habits.

   dPeople have neither civic sense nor sense of privacy.
5. Question 5 · Reading Comprehension

   

   Which of the following is the most crucial inference from the above passage?

   aMore emphasis should be laid on the development of natural capital.

   bThe growth driven by GDP only is neither desirable nor sustainable.

   cThe economic performance of the countries of the world is not satisfactory.

   dThe world needs more human capital under the present circumstances.
6. Question 6 · Reading Comprehension

   

   Which of the following is the most rational inference from the above passage?

   aIndia must control its population growth so as to reduce its unemployment rate.

   bLabour reforms are required in India to make optimum use of its vast labour force productively.

   cIndia is poised to achieve the double-digit growth very soon.

   dIndia is capable of supplying the skilled young people to other countries.
7. Question 7 · Reading Comprehension

   

   The main idea of the passage is that

   ait is essential for human beings to work

   bthere should be a balance between work and leisure

   cworking is a tyranny which we have to face

   dhuman’s understanding of the nature of work is essential
8. Question 8 · Reading Comprehension

   

   The author suggests that habits

   atend to make our lives difficult

   badd precision to our lives

   cmake it easier for us to live

   dtend to mechanize our lives
9. Question 9 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

   No supporters of ‘party X’, who knew Z and supported his campaign strategy, agreed for the alliance with ‘party Y’; but some of them had friends in ‘party Y’. With reference to the above information, which one among the following statements must be true?

   aSome supporters of ‘party Y’ did not agree for the alliance with the ‘party X’.

   bThere is at least one supporter of ‘party Y’ who knew some supporters of ‘party X’ as a friend.

   cNo supporters of ‘party X’ supported Z’s campaign strategy.

   dNo supporters of ‘party X’ knew Z.
10. Question 10 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    No supporters of ‘party X’, who knew Z and supported his campaign strategy, agreed for the alliance with ‘party Y’; but some of them had friends in ‘party Y’. With reference to the above information, consider the following statements :

    1. 1.Some supporters of ‘party X’ knew Z.
    2. 2.Some supporters of ‘party X’, who opposed Z’s campaign strategy, knew Z.
    3. 3.No supporters of ‘party X’ supported Z’s campaign strategy.

    Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
11. Question 11 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    If second and fourth Saturdays and all the Sundays are taken as only holidays for an office, what would be the minimum number of possible working days of any month of any year?

    a23

    b22

    c21

    d20
12. Question 12 · Basic Numeracy

    If there is a policy that 1/3rd of a population of a community has migrated every year from one place to some other place, what is the leftover population of that community after the sixth year, if there is no further growth in the population during this period?

    a16/243rd part of the population

    b32/243rd part of the population

    c32/729th part of the population

    d64/729th part of the population
13. Question 13 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Four tests—Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology are to be conducted on four consecutive days, not necessarily in the same order. The Physics test is held before the test which is conducted after Biology. Chemistry is conducted exactly after two tests are held. Which is the last test held?

    aPhysics

    bBiology

    cMathematics

    dChemistry
14. Question 14 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    The sum of income of A and B is more than that of C and D taken together. The sum of income of A and C is the same as that of B and D taken together. Moreover, A earns half as much as the sum of the income of B and D. Whose income is the highest?

    aA

    bB

    cC

    dD
15. Question 15 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Consider the following : Statement : Good voice is a natural gift but one has to keep practising to improve and excel well in the field of music. Conclusions :

    1. INatural gifts need nurturing and care.
    2. IIEven though one’s voice is not good, one can keep practising.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statement and conclusions?

    aOnly conclusion I follows from the statement.

    bOnly conclusion II follows from the statement.

    cEither conclusion I or conclusion II follows from the statement.

    dNeither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows from the statement.
16. Question 16 · Basic Numeracy

    There are three pillars X, Y and Z of different heights. Three spiders A, B and C start to climb on these pillars simultaneously. In one chance, A climbs on X by 6 cm but slips down 1 cm. B climbs on Y by 7 cm but slips down 3 cm. C climbs on Z by 6·5 cm but slips down 2 cm. If each of them requires 40 chances to reach the top of the pillars, what is the height of the shortest pillar?

    a161 cm

    b163 cm

    c182 cm

    d210 cm
17. Question 17 · Reading Comprehension

    “Rights are certain advantageous conditions of social well-being indispensable to the true development of the citizen.” In the light of this statement, which one of the following is the correct understanding of rights?

    aRights aim at individual good only.

    bRights aim at social good only.

    cRights aim at both individual and social good.

    dRights aim at individual good devoid of social well-being.
18. Question 18 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    15 students failed in a class of 52. After removing the names of failed students, a merit order list has been prepared in which the position of Ramesh is 22nd from the top. What is his position from the bottom?

    a18th

    b17th

    c16th

    d15th
19. Question 19 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Consider the following : A + B means A is the son of B. A – B means A is the wife of B. What does the expression P + R – Q mean?

    aQ is the son of P.

    bQ is the wife of P.

    cQ is the father of P.

    dNone of the above
20. Question 20 · Basic Numeracy

    Gopal bought a cell phone and sold it to Ram at 10% profit. Then Ram wanted to sell it back to Gopal at 10% loss. What will be Gopal’s position if he agreed?

    aNeither loss nor gain

    bLoss 1%

    cGain 1%

    dGain 0·5%
21. Question 21 · Reading Comprehension

    

    The challenge the author of the above passage throws to the public is to achieve

    aa high standard of living, progress and privileges

    bequal privileges, fulfilment of destiny and political tolerance

    cspirit of adventure and economic parity

    dhard work, brotherhood and national unity
22. Question 22 · Reading Comprehension

    

    In the light of the above passage, the nature of General Will is best described as

    athe sum total of the private wills of the individuals

    bwhat is articulated by the elected representatives of the individuals

    cthe collective good as distinct from private wills of the individuals

    dthe material interests of the community
23. Question 23 · Reading Comprehension

    

    What does the above passage imply?

    aIn a democracy, force is the main phenomenon in the actual exercise of sovereignty.

    bIn a mature democracy, force to a great extent is the main phenomenon in the actual exercise of sovereignty.

    cIn a mature democracy, use of force is irrelevant in the actual exercise of sovereignty.

    dIn a mature democracy, force is narrowed down to a marginal phenomenon in the actual exercise of sovereignty.
24. Question 24 · Reading Comprehension

    

    This passage relates to

    aduty to vote

    bright to vote

    cfreedom to vote

    dright to participate in politics
25. Question 25 · Reading Comprehension

    

    The passage seems to suggest that

    aa leader foresees his future position

    ba leader is chosen only by a free country

    ca leader must see that his country is free from despair

    ddespair in a country sometimes leads to dictatorship
26. Question 26 · Reading Comprehension

    

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

    1. 1.People always see the leisure time as a gift and use it for acquiring more material possessions.
    2. 2.Use of leisure by some people to produce new and original things has been the chief source of human progress.

    Which of these assumptions is/are valid?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
27. Question 27 · Reading Comprehension

    

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

    1. 1.A study of the famous battles of history would help us understand the modern warfare.
    2. 2.Studying the history is essential for anyone who aspires to be a leader.

    Which of these assumptions is/are valid?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
28. Question 28 · Basic Numeracy

    Suppose the average weight of 9 persons is 50 kg. The average weight of the first 5 persons is 45 kg, whereas the average weight of the last 5 persons is 55 kg. Then the weight of the 5th person will be

    a45 kg

    b47·5 kg

    c50 kg

    d52·5 kg
29. Question 29 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    In a group of six women, there are four tennis players, four postgraduates in Sociology, one postgraduate in Commerce and three bank employees. Vimala and Kamla are the bank employees while Amala and Komala are unemployed. Komala and Nirmala are among the tennis players. Amala, Kamla, Komala and Nirmala are postgraduates in Sociology of whom two are bank employees. If Shyamala is a postgraduate in Commerce, who among the following is both a tennis player and a bank employee?

    aAmala

    bKomala

    cNirmala

    dShyamala
30. Question 30 · Basic Numeracy

    P = (40% of A) + (65% of B) and Q = (50% of A) + (50% of B), where A is greater than B. In this context, which of the following statements is correct?

    aP is greater than Q.

    bQ is greater than P.

    cP is equal to Q.

    dNone of the above can be concluded with certainty.
31. Question 31 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    A watch loses 2 minutes in every 24 hours while another watch gains 2 minutes in every 24 hours. At a particular instant, the two watches showed an identical time. Which of the following statements is correct if 24-hour clock is followed?

    aThe two watches show the identical time again on completion of 30 days.

    bThe two watches show the identical time again on completion of 90 days.

    cThe two watches show the identical time again on completion of 120 days.

    dNone of the above statements is correct.
32. Question 32 · Basic Numeracy

    In a city, 12% of households earn less than ₹ 30,000 per year, 6% households earn more than ₹ 2,00,000 per year, 22% households earn more than ₹ 1,00,000 per year and 990 households earn between ₹ 30,000 and ₹ 1,00,000 per year. How many households earn between ₹ 1,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000 per year?

    a250

    b240

    c230

    d225
33. Question 33 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    A clock strikes once at 1 o’clock, twice at 2 o’clock and thrice at 3 o’clock, and so on. If it takes 12 seconds to strike at 5 o’clock, what is the time taken by it to strike at 10 o’clock?

    a20 seconds

    b24 seconds

    c28 seconds

    d30 seconds
34. Question 34 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Consider the given statement and the two conclusions that follow : Statement : Morning walk is good for health. Conclusions :

    1. 1.All healthy people go for morning walk.
    2. 2.Morning walk is essential for maintaining good health.

    What is/are the valid conclusion/conclusions?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
35. Question 35 · Basic Numeracy

    There are thirteen 2-digit consecutive odd numbers. If 39 is the mean of the first five such numbers, then what is the mean of all the thirteen numbers?

    a47

    b49

    c51

    d45
36. Question 36 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Six boys A, B, C, D, E and F play a game of cards. Each has a pack of 10 cards. F borrows 2 cards from A and gives away 5 to C who in turn gives 3 to B while B gives 6 to D who passes on 1 to E. Then the number of cards possessed by D and E is equal to the number of cards possessed by

    aA, B and C

    bB, C and F

    cA, B and F

    dA, C and F
37. Question 37 · Basic Numeracy

    There is a milk sample with 50% water in it. If 1/3rd of this milk is added to equal amount of pure milk, then water in the new mixture will fall down to

    a25%

    b30%

    c35%

    d40%
38. Question 38 · Basic Numeracy

    There are 4 horizontal and 4 vertical lines, parallel and equidistant to one another on a board. What is the maximum number of rectangles and squares that can be formed?

    a16

    b24

    c36

    d42
39. Question 39 · Basic Numeracy

    A freight train left Delhi for Mumbai at an average speed of 40 km/hr. Two hours later, an express train left Delhi for Mumbai, following the freight train on a parallel track at an average speed of 60 km/hr. How far from Delhi would the express train meet the freight train?

    a480 km

    b260 km

    c240 km

    d120 km
40. Question 40 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    In a test, Randhir obtained more marks than the total marks obtained by Kunal and Debu. The total marks obtained by Kunal and Shankar are more than those of Randhir. Sonal obtained more marks than Shankar. Neha obtained more marks than Randhir. Who amongst them obtained highest marks?

    aRandhir

    bNeha

    cSonal

    dData are inadequate
41. Question 41 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which one of the following is the best explanation of the above passage?

    aPolitical development is not a unilinear process for it involves both growth and decay.

    bTraditional societies succeed in resisting positive aspects of political development.

    cIt is impossible for traditional societies to break away from lingering loyalties.

    dSustenance of traditional loyalties is conducive to political development.
42. Question 42 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which among the following is the most logical, rational and critical inference that can be made from the above passage?

    aEmergence of powerful mass leaders is essential to create sub-national political entities and thus ensure successful devolution and decentralization.

    bThe upper tier of government should impose devolution and decentralization on the regional communities by law or otherwise.

    cDevolution, to be successful, requires a democracy in which there is free expression of the will of the people at lower level and their active participation at the grassroots level.

    dFor devolution to take place, a strong feeling of regionalism in the masses is essential.
43. Question 43 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which among the following is the most logical and essential message conveyed by the above passage?

    aAll problems of governance can be solved by using digital technologies.

    bSpeaking of digital technologies is speaking of our life and living.

    cOur creativity and imagination cannot be expressed without digital media.

    dUse of digital systems is imperative for the existence of mankind in future.
44. Question 44 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which among the following is the most logical, rational and critical inference that can be made from the above passage?

    aOnce a country reaches middle-income stage, it runs the risk of falling productivity which leads to stagnant incomes.

    bFalling into middle-income trap is a general characteristic of fast growing economies.

    cThere is no hope at all for emerging Asian economies to sustain the growth momentum.

    dAs regards growth of productivity, the performance of Asian economies is not satisfactory.
45. Question 45 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which among the following is the most logical and rational assumption that can be made from the above passage?

    aInnovation and R&D is the only way to reduce rural to urban migration.

    bEvery rapidly growing country needs to minimize the divergence between productivity in agriculture and other sectors.

    cInclusive innovation and R&D can help create an egalitarian society.

    dRapid urbanization takes place only when a country’s economic growth is rapid.
46. Question 46 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which of the following is the most rational inference from the above passage?

    aThe world will not be able to cope with large-scale migration of climate refugees.

    bWe must find the ways and means to stop further climate change.

    cClimate change will be the most important reason for the migration of people in the future.

    dRelation between climate change and migration is not yet properly understood.
47. Question 47 · Reading Comprehension

    

    On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :

    1. 1.Synthetic pesticides should never be used in modern agriculture.
    2. 2.One of the aims of sustainable agriculture is to ensure minimal ecological imbalance.
    3. 3.Botanical pesticides are more effective as compared to synthetic pesticides.

    Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct?

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
48. Question 48 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding biopesticides?

    1. 1.They are not hazardous to human health.
    2. 2.They are persistent in environment.
    3. 3.They are essential to maintain the biodiversity of any ecosystem.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a1 only

    b1 and 2 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
49. Question 49 · Basic Numeracy

    Certain 3-digit numbers have the following characteristics :

    1. 1.All the three digits are different.
    2. 2.The number is divisible by 7.
    3. 3.The number on reversing the digits is also divisible by 7.

    How many such 3-digit numbers are there?

    a2

    b4

    c6

    d8
50. Question 50 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Examine the following statements :

    1. 1.All colours are pleasant.
    2. 2.Some colours are pleasant.
    3. 3.No colour is pleasant.
    4. 4.Some colours are not pleasant.

    Given that statement 4 is true, what can be definitely concluded?

    a1 and 2 are true.

    b3 is true.

    c2 is false.

    d1 is false.
51. Question 51 · Basic Numeracy

    How many numbers are there between 99 and 1000 such that the digit 8 occupies the units place?

    a64

    b80

    c90

    d104
52. Question 52 · Basic Numeracy

    If for a sample data Mean < Median < Mode then the distribution is

    asymmetric

    bskewed to the right

    cneither symmetric nor skewed

    dskewed to the left
53. Question 53 · Basic Numeracy

    The age of Mr. X last year was the square of a number and it would be the cube of a number next year. What is the least number of years he must wait for his age to become the cube of a number again?

    a42

    b38

    c25

    d16
54. Question 54 · Basic Numeracy

    P works thrice as fast as Q, whereas P and Q together can work four times as fast as R. If P, Q and R together work on a job, in what ratio should they share the earnings?

    a3 : 1 : 1

    b3 : 2 : 4

    c4 : 3 : 4

    d3 : 1 : 4
55. Question 55 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Consider the following relationships among members of a family of six persons A, B, C, D, E and F :

    1. 1.The number of males equals that of females.
    2. 2.A and E are sons of F.
    3. 3.D is the mother of two, one boy and one girl.
    4. 4.B is the son of A.
    5. 5.There is only one married couple in the family at present.

    Which one of the following inferences can be drawn from the above?

    aA, B and C are all females.

    bA is the husband of D.

    cE and F are children of D.

    dD is the daughter of F.
56. Question 56 · Basic Numeracy

    A bag contains 20 balls. 8 balls are green, 7 are white and 5 are red. What is the minimum number of balls that must be picked up from the bag blindfolded (without replacing any of it) to be assured of picking at least one ball of each colour?

    a17

    b16

    c13

    d11
57. Question 57 · Basic Numeracy

    If 2 boys and 2 girls are to be arranged in a row so that the girls are not next to each other, how many possible arrangements are there?

    a3

    b6

    c12

    d24
58. Question 58 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    The outer surface of a 4 cm × 4 cm × 4 cm cube is painted completely in red. It is sliced parallel to the faces to yield sixty four 1 cm × 1 cm × 1 cm small cubes. How many small cubes do not have painted faces?

    a8

    b16

    c24

    d36
59. Question 59 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Consider the following : A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are standing in a row facing North. B is not neighbour of G. F is to the immediate right of G and neighbour of E. G is not at the extreme end. A is sixth to the left of E. H is sixth to the right of C. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above?

    aC is to the immediate left of A.

    bD is immediate neighbour of B and F.

    cG is to the immediate right of D.

    dA and E are at the extreme ends.
60. Question 60 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    In a certain code, ‘256’ means ‘red colour chalk’, ‘589’ means ‘green colour flower’ and ‘254’ means ‘white colour chalk’. The digit in the code that indicates ‘white’ is

    a2

    b4

    c5

    d8
61. Question 61 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?

    aOur governments are not responsible enough to keep our cities pollution free.

    bThere is absolutely no need for air quality indices in our country.

    cAir quality index is not helpful to the residents of many of our large cities.

    dIn every city, public awareness about pollution problems should increase.
62. Question 62 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?

    aWe must create conditions for the faster growth of highly productive service jobs to ensure employment growth and inclusion.

    bWe must shift the farm workers to the highly productive manufacturing and service sectors to ensure the economic growth and inclusion.

    cWe must create conditions for the faster growth of productive jobs outside of agriculture even while improving the productivity of agriculture.

    dWe must emphasize the cultivation of high-yielding hybrid varieties and genetically modified crops to increase the per capita income in agriculture.
63. Question 63 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?

    aAgricultural practices that enhance biodiversity can often increase farm output and reduce the vulnerability to disasters.

    bAll the countries of the world should be encouraged to replace ecoagriculture with conventional agriculture.

    cEcoagriculture should be permitted in protected areas without destroying the biodiversity there.

    dThe yield of food crops will be very high if ecoagricultural practices are adopted to cultivate them.
64. Question 64 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?

    aIndia’s GDP displays high value-added and high productivity levels in medium tech and resource processing industries.

    bPromotion of capital and technology intensive manufacturing is not possible in India.

    cIndia should push up the public investments and encourage the private investments in research and development, technology upgradation and skill development.

    dIndia has already gained a great share in global markets in sectors showing a rising trend in demand.
65. Question 65 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which among the following is the most logical corollary to the above passage?

    aIncreasing the efficiency of farm-to-fork value chain is necessary to reduce the poverty and malnutrition.

    bIncreasing the agricultural productivity will automatically eliminate the poverty and malnutrition in India.

    cIndia’s agricultural productivity is already great and it is not necessary to increase it further.

    dAllocation of more funds for social welfare and poverty alleviation programmes will ultimately eliminate the poverty and malnutrition in India.
66. Question 66 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which one of the following views corroborates the above statement?

    aA strong Centre and strong States make the federation strong.

    bA strong Centre is a binding force for national integrity.

    cA strong Centre is a hindrance to State autonomy.

    dState autonomy is a prerequisite for a federation.
67. Question 67 · Reading Comprehension

    

    The above statement argues for

    adistribution of wealth equally to all

    brule according to the consent of the governed

    crule of the poor

    dexpropriation of the rich
68. Question 68 · Basic Numeracy

    The average rainfall in a city for the first four days was recorded to be 0·40 inch. The rainfall on the last two days was in the ratio of 4 : 3. The average of six days was 0·50 inch. What was the rainfall on the fifth day?

    a0·60 inch

    b0·70 inch

    c0·80 inch

    d0·90 inch
69. Question 69 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    A, B, C, D, E, F and G are Lecturers from different cities—Hyderabad, Delhi, Shillong, Kanpur, Chennai, Mumbai and Srinagar (not necessarily in the same order) who participated in a conference. Each one of them is specialized in a different subject, viz., Economics, Commerce, History, Sociology, Geography, Mathematics and Statistics (not necessarily in the same order). Further

    1. 1.Lecturer from Kanpur is specialized in Geography
    2. 2.Lecturer D is from Shillong
    3. 3.Lecturer C from Delhi is specialized in Sociology
    4. 4.Lecturer B is specialized in neither History nor Mathematics
    5. 5.Lecturer A who is specialized in Economics does not belong to Hyderabad
    6. 6.Lecturer F who is specialized in Commerce belongs to Srinagar
    7. 7.Lecturer G who is specialized in Statistics belongs to Chennai

    Who is specialized in Geography?

    aB

    bD

    cE

    dCannot be determined as data are inadequate
70. Question 70 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    A, B, C, D, E, F and G are Lecturers from different cities—Hyderabad, Delhi, Shillong, Kanpur, Chennai, Mumbai and Srinagar (not necessarily in the same order) who participated in a conference. Each one of them is specialized in a different subject, viz., Economics, Commerce, History, Sociology, Geography, Mathematics and Statistics (not necessarily in the same order). Further

    1. 1.Lecturer from Kanpur is specialized in Geography
    2. 2.Lecturer D is from Shillong
    3. 3.Lecturer C from Delhi is specialized in Sociology
    4. 4.Lecturer B is specialized in neither History nor Mathematics
    5. 5.Lecturer A who is specialized in Economics does not belong to Hyderabad
    6. 6.Lecturer F who is specialized in Commerce belongs to Srinagar
    7. 7.Lecturer G who is specialized in Statistics belongs to Chennai

    To which city does the Lecturer specialized in Economics belong?

    aHyderabad

    bMumbai

    cNeither Hyderabad nor Mumbai

    dCannot be determined as data are inadequate
71. Question 71 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    A, B, C, D, E, F and G are Lecturers from different cities—Hyderabad, Delhi, Shillong, Kanpur, Chennai, Mumbai and Srinagar (not necessarily in the same order) who participated in a conference. Each one of them is specialized in a different subject, viz., Economics, Commerce, History, Sociology, Geography, Mathematics and Statistics (not necessarily in the same order). Further

    1. 1.Lecturer from Kanpur is specialized in Geography
    2. 2.Lecturer D is from Shillong
    3. 3.Lecturer C from Delhi is specialized in Sociology
    4. 4.Lecturer B is specialized in neither History nor Mathematics
    5. 5.Lecturer A who is specialized in Economics does not belong to Hyderabad
    6. 6.Lecturer F who is specialized in Commerce belongs to Srinagar
    7. 7.Lecturer G who is specialized in Statistics belongs to Chennai

    Who of the following belongs to Hyderabad?

    aB

    bE

    cNeither B nor E

    dCannot be determined as data are inadequate
72. Question 72 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    In a school, there are five teachers A, B, C, D and E. A and B teach Hindi and English. C and B teach English and Geography. D and A teach Mathematics and Hindi. E and B teach History and French. Who teaches maximum number of subjects?

    aA

    bB

    cD

    dE
73. Question 73 · Basic Numeracy

    A 2-digit number is reversed. The larger of the two numbers is divided by the smaller one. What is the largest possible remainder?

    a9

    b27

    c36

    d45
74. Question 74 · Basic Numeracy

    The monthly incomes of X and Y are in the ratio of 4 : 3 and their monthly expenses are in the ratio of 3 : 2. However, each saves ₹ 6,000 per month. What is their total monthly income?

    a₹ 28,000

    b₹ 42,000

    c₹ 56,000

    d₹ 84,000
75. Question 75 · Basic Numeracy

    Two walls and a ceiling of a room meet at right angles at a point P. A fly is in the air 1 m from one wall, 8 m from the other wall and 9 m from the point P. How many meters is the fly from the ceiling?

    a4

    b6

    c12

    d15
76. Question 76 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Eight railway stations A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are connected either by two-way passages or one-way passages. One-way passages are from C to A, E to G, B to F, D to H, G to C, E to C and H to G. Two-way passages are between A and E, G and B, F and D, and E and D. While travelling from C to H, which one of the following stations must be passed through?

    aG

    bE

    cD

    dF
77. Question 77 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Eight railway stations A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are connected either by two-way passages or one-way passages. One-way passages are from C to A, E to G, B to F, D to H, G to C, E to C and H to G. Two-way passages are between A and E, G and B, F and D, and E and D. In how many different ways can a train travel from F to A without passing through any station more than once?

    a1

    b2

    c3

    d4
78. Question 78 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Eight railway stations A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are connected either by two-way passages or one-way passages. One-way passages are from C to A, E to G, B to F, D to H, G to C, E to C and H to G. Two-way passages are between A and E, G and B, F and D, and E and D. If the route between G and C is closed, which one of the following stations need not be passed through while travelling from H to C?

    aE

    bD

    cA

    dB
79. Question 79 · Basic Numeracy

    There are certain 2-digit numbers. The difference between the number and the one obtained on reversing it is always 27. How many such maximum 2-digit numbers are there?

    a3

    b4

    c5

    dNone of the above
80. Question 80 · Basic Numeracy

    What is the total number of digits printed, if a book containing 150 pages is to be numbered from 1 to 150 ?

    a262

    b342

    c360

    d450

Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2017, General Studies Paper II (CSAT), Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.