UPSC Prelims 2024

General Studies Paper II (CSAT)

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

1. Question 1 · Reading Comprehension

   

   Which of the following statements best reflect the most logical and rational inferences that can be made from the passage?

   1. 1.The current methods of food distribution are solely responsible for the loss and wastage of food.
   2. 2.Land productivity is adversely affected by the prevailing trend of food loss and wastage.
   3. 3.Reduction in the loss and wastage of food results in lesser carbon footprint.
   4. 4.Post-harvest technologies to prevent or reduce the loss and wastage of food are not available.

   Select the correct answer using the code given below.

   a1, 2 and 3

   b2 and 3 only

   c1, 3 and 4

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

   

   Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :

   1. 1.The food distribution mechanism needs to be reimagined and made effective to reduce the loss and wastage of food.
   2. 2.Ensuring the reduction of wastage and loss of food is a social and moral responsibility of all citizens.

   Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?

   a1 only

   b2 only

   cBoth 1 and 2

   dNeither 1 nor 2
3. Question 3 · Reading Comprehension

   

   Which of the following statements best reflects/reflect the most logical and rational inference/inferences that can be made from the passage?

   1. 1.Central banks cannot bring down inflation without budgetary backing.
   2. 2.The effects of monetary policy depend on the fiscal policies pursued by the government.

   Select the correct answer using the code given below.

   a1 only

   b2 only

   cBoth 1 and 2

   dNeither 1 nor 2
4. Question 4 · Reading Comprehension

   

   Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :

   1. 1.Fiscal policies of governments are solely responsible for higher prices.
   2. 2.Higher prices do not affect the long-term government bonds.

   Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?

   a1 only

   b2 only

   cBoth 1 and 2

   dNeither 1 nor 2
5. Question 5 · Basic Numeracy

   What is the least possible number of cuts required to cut a cube into 64 identical pieces?

   a8

   b9

   c12

   d16
6. Question 6 · Basic Numeracy

   In the expression 5 ∗ 4 ∗ 3 ∗ 2 ∗ 1, ∗ is chosen from +, –, × each at most two times. What is the smallest non-negative value of the expression?

   a3

   b2

   c1

   d0
7. Question 7 · Basic Numeracy

   A certain number of men can complete a piece of work in 6k days, where k is a natural number. By what percent should the number of men be increased so that the work can be completed in 5k days?

   a10%

   b(50/3)%

   c20%

   d25%
8. Question 8 · Basic Numeracy

   X, Y and Z can complete a piece of work individually in 6 hours, 8 hours and 8 hours respectively. However, only one person at a time can work in each hour and nobody can work for two consecutive hours. All are engaged to finish the work. What is the minimum amount of time that they will take to finish the work?

   a6 hours 15 minutes

   b6 hours 30 minutes

   c6 hours 45 minutes

   d7 hours
9. Question 9 · Basic Numeracy

   How many consecutive zeros are there at the end of the integer obtained in the product 1^2 × 2^4 × 3^6 × 4^8 × ··· × 25^50?

   a50

   b55

   c100

   d200
10. Question 10 · Basic Numeracy

    On January 1st, 2023, a person saved ₹ 1. On January 2nd, 2023, he saved ₹ 2 more than that on the previous day. On January 3rd, 2023, he saved ₹ 2 more than that on the previous day and so on. At the end of which date was his total savings a perfect square as well a perfect cube?

    a7th January, 2023

    b8th January, 2023

    c9th January, 2023

    dNot possible
11. Question 11 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?

    aCurriculum for urban planning courses should have diverse and interdisciplinary approach.

    bIn India, city administration is under bureaucracy which lacks formal training in urban planning and management.

    cIn India, the management of urban areas is a local affair with a chronic problem of insufficient funds.

    dWith high density of population and widespread poverty in our urban areas, planned development in them is very difficult.
12. Question 12 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :

    1. 1.India needs a new generation of urban professionals with knowledge relevant to modern urban practice.
    2. 2.Indian universities at present have no capacity or potential to impart training in systems approach.

    Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
13. Question 13 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which one of the following statements best reflects the central idea of the above passage?

    aConstructed as a marketplace of views, social media ensures instant access to information.

    bSocial media are not ideal or moral institutions but the products built by companies to make profits.

    cSocial media have been created to strengthen democracies.

    dIn today's world, social media are inevitable for well-informed social life.
14. Question 14 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :

    1. 1.Internet is not inclusive enough.
    2. 2.Internet can adversely affect the quality of politics in a country.

    Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
15. Question 15 · Basic Numeracy

    222^333 + 333^222 is divisible by which of the following numbers?

    a2 and 3 but not 37

    b3 and 37 but not 2

    c2 and 37 but not 3

    d2, 3 and 37
16. Question 16 · Basic Numeracy

    What percent of water must be mixed with honey so as to gain 20% by selling the mixture at the cost price of honey?

    a20%

    b10%

    c5%

    d4%
17. Question 17 · Basic Numeracy

    What is the rightmost digit preceding the zeros in the value of 30^30?

    a1

    b3

    c7

    d9
18. Question 18 · Basic Numeracy

    421 and 427, when divided by the same number, leave the same remainder 1. How many numbers can be used as the divisor in order to get the same remainder 1?

    a1

    b2

    c3

    d4
19. Question 19 · Basic Numeracy

    A can X contains 399 litres of petrol and a can Y contains 532 litres of diesel. They are to be bottled in bottles of equal size so that whole of petrol and diesel would be separately bottled. The bottle capacity in terms of litres is an integer. How many different bottle sizes are possible?

    a3

    b4

    c5

    d6
20. Question 20 · Basic Numeracy

    Consider the following statements in respect of the sum S = x + y + z, where x, y and z are distinct prime numbers each less than 10 :

    1. 1.The unit digit of S can be 0.
    2. 2.The unit digit of S can be 9.
    3. 3.The unit digit of S can be 5.

    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
21. Question 21 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :

    1. 1.For effective school education, parents have greater role than the governments.
    2. 2.School curriculum that conforms to today's requirements and is uniform for the entire country may address the issues brought out.

    Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
22. Question 22 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which one of the following statements best reflects the central idea conveyed by the passage?

    aTotal eradication of poverty in the country will resolve the issue of under-performance of our school-children.

    bMonetary incentives to parents and teachers is a strategy to improve the children's academic performance.

    cPublic policy should ensure that competencies and achievements of young people are aligned with their expectations.

    dIndia is not going to take advantage of the demographic dividend unless some school pass-outs go back to agriculture.
23. Question 23 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which one of the following statements best reflects the thinking of the author about the science?

    aScience must value the commitment of the scientists.

    bScience is a product of civilized society and must be used for the promotion of scientific awareness in people.

    cIndustrial revolution was made possible by the advancements in science.

    dScience must pursue truth but be responsible for social welfare.
24. Question 24 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    Consider the sequence A _ BCD _ BBCDABC _ DABC _ D that follows a certain pattern. Which one of the following completes the sequence?

    aB, A, D, C

    bB, A, C, D

    cA, A, C, D

    dA, A, D, C
25. Question 25 · Basic Numeracy

    Two persons P and Q enter into a business. P puts ₹14,000 more than Q, but P has invested for 8 months and Q has invested for 10 months. If P's share is ₹400 more than Q's share out of the total profit of ₹2,000, what is the capital contributed by P?

    a₹30,000

    b₹26,000

    c₹24,000

    d₹20,000
26. Question 26 · Basic Numeracy

    P's salary is 20% lower than Q's salary which is 20% lower than R's salary. By how much percent is R's salary more than P's salary?

    a48·75%

    b56·25%

    c60·50%

    d62·25%
27. Question 27 · Basic Numeracy

    A number is mistakenly divided by 4 instead of multiplying by 4. What is the percentage change in the result due to this mistake?

    a25%

    b50%

    c72·75%

    d93·75%
28. Question 28 · Basic Numeracy

    In an examination, 80% of students passed in English, 70% of students passed in Hindi and 15% failed in both the subjects. What is the percentage of students who failed in only one subject?

    a15%

    b20%

    c25%

    d35%
29. Question 29 · Basic Numeracy

    A father said to his son, “n years back I was as old as you are now. My present age is four times your age n years back”. If the sum of the present ages of the father and the son is 130 years, what is the difference of their ages?

    a30 years

    b32 years

    c34 years

    d36 years
30. Question 30 · Basic Numeracy

    Consider the following :

    1. 1.1000 litres = 1 m^3
    2. 2.1 metric ton = 1000 kg
    3. 3.1 hectare = 10000 m^2

    Which of the above are correct?

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
31. Question 31 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which of the following is/are emphatically conveyed by the author of the passage?

    1. 1.Without science, mankind could not have continued to exist till today.
    2. 2.It is the science that will ultimately determine the destiny of mankind.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
32. Question 32 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :

    1. 1.The horrors of modern life are the inevitable result of the progress of science.
    2. 2.The aspect of truth likely to be overlooked is that science is what man has made it.

    Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
33. Question 33 · Reading Comprehension

    

    When we meet other people while we travel, we learn to differentiate between

    aimagination and understanding

    bcommunities and nationalities

    clocal values and universal values

    dfriends and foes
34. Question 34 · Reading Comprehension

    

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

    1. 1.Travel leads to an understanding of humans.
    2. 2.Travel helps those who wish to learn fundamental common values.
    3. 3.A person with long experience in travel can resolve differences amongst people.

    Which of the assumptions given above are valid?

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
35. Question 35 · Basic Numeracy

    Let X be a two-digit number and Y be another two-digit number formed by interchanging the digits of X. If (X + Y) is the greatest two-digit number, then what is the number of possible values of X ?

    a2

    b4

    c6

    d8
36. Question 36 · Basic Numeracy

    Consider the following : Weight of 6 boys = Weight of 7 girls = Weight of 3 men = Weight of 4 women

    If the average weight of the women is 63 kg, then what is the average weight of the boys?

    a40 kg

    b42 kg

    c45 kg

    d63 kg
37. Question 37 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    How many times the hour hand and the minute hand coincide in a clock between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (same day)?

    a3 times

    b4 times

    c5 times

    d6 times
38. Question 38 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    The calendar for the year 2025 is same for

    a2029

    b2030

    c2031

    d2033
39. Question 39 · Basic Numeracy

    Let p, q, r and s be distinct positive integers. Let p, q be odd and r, s be even. Consider the following statements :

    1. 1.(p − r)^2 (qs) is even.
    2. 2.(q − s) q^2 s is even.
    3. 3.(q + r)^2 (p + s) is odd.

    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
40. Question 40 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    What is the angle between the minute hand and hour hand when the clock shows 4:25 hours?

    a12·5°

    b15°

    c17·5°

    d20°
41. Question 41 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which of the following statements best reflects/reflect the most logical and rational inference/inferences that can be made from the passage?

    1. 1.In conventional classroom learning, the central goal is duration of learning rather than attainment of competency.
    2. 2.Conventional classrooms encourage one-size-fits-all approach and stamp out all differentiation.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
42. Question 42 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :

    1. 1.As a large number of workers in our country are employed in unorganized sector, India does not need to change its present conventional classroom system of education.
    2. 2.Even with its present conventional classroom system of education, India produces sufficient number of skilled workers to fully realize the benefits of demographic dividend.

    Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
43. Question 43 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :

    1. 1.The adolescent does not feel comfortable with his parents because they tend to be dominating and assertive.
    2. 2.The adolescent of modern times does not have much respect for parents.

    Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
44. Question 44 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which one of the following statements best reflects the central idea of the above passage?

    aParents in general may not be of much help when children are on their way to becoming adults.

    bWhen children reach adolescence, involvement of parents in their lives is unnecessary.

    cModern-day nuclear families are not capable of bringing up children properly.

    dIn modern societies, adolescents tend to be stubborn, disobedient and careless.
45. Question 45 · Basic Numeracy

    What is the number of fives used in numbering a 260-page book?

    a55

    b56

    c57

    d60
46. Question 46 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    What is the sum of the first 28 terms in the following sequence? 1, 1, 2, 1, 3, 2, 1, 4, 3, 2, 1, 5, 4, 3, 2, ···

    a83

    b84

    c85

    d86
47. Question 47 · Basic Numeracy

    A person buys three articles P, Q and R for ₹3,330. If P costs 25% more than R and R costs 20% more than Q, then what is the cost of P ?

    a₹1,000

    b₹1,200

    c₹1,250

    d₹1,350
48. Question 48 · Basic Numeracy

    If the sum of the two-digit numbers AB and CD is the three-digit number 1CE, where the letters A, B, C, D, E denote distinct digits, then what is the value of A?

    a9

    b8

    c7

    dCannot be determined due to insufficient data
49. Question 49 · Basic Numeracy

    Three numbers x, y, z are selected from the set of the first seven natural numbers such that x > 2y > 3z. How many such distinct triplets (x, y, z) are possible?

    aOne triplet

    bTwo triplets

    cThree triplets

    dFour triplets
50. Question 50 · Basic Numeracy

    The total cost of 4 oranges, 6 mangoes and 8 apples is equal to twice the total cost of 1 orange, 2 mangoes and 5 apples. Consider the following statements :

    1. 1.The total cost of 3 oranges, 5 mangoes and 9 apples is equal to the total cost of 4 oranges, 6 mangoes and 8 apples.
    2. 2.The total cost of one orange and one mango is equal to the cost of one apple.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
51. Question 51 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical, rational and practical suggestion implied by the passage?

    aIt is a cheap and practical method to produce limestone at commercial level for building purposes.

    bThis can be used as one of the methods of carbon sequestration.

    cBasalt rock can be made a good source of calcium and magnesium minerals by this method.

    dGood rock-dissolving acid can be produced by mixing carbon dioxide and water.
52. Question 52 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :

    1. 1.Giant icebergs have a bearing on primary productivity and food chains of the Southern Ocean.
    2. 2.Melting of giant icebergs can produce climate change effects and impact world fisheries.

    Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
53. Question 53 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical, rational and practical message conveyed by the passage?

    aFarmers can use caterpillars to feed on weeds in their crop fields/plantations.

    bThis finding can help in the development of clinically useful antimicrobial compounds.

    cThis finding can help in the development of organic, ecologically sustainable pesticides.

    dCaterpillars can be genetically modified to be predators of the other plant pests.
54. Question 54 · Basic Numeracy

    32^5 + 2^27 is divisible by

    a3

    b7

    c10

    d11
55. Question 55 · Basic Numeracy

    Let p and q be positive integers satisfying p < q and p + q = k. What is the smallest value of k that does not determine p and q uniquely?

    a3

    b4

    c5

    d6
56. Question 56 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    A person walks 100 m straight from his house, turns left and walks 100 m, again turns left and walks 300 m, then turns right and walks 100 m to reach his office. In which direction does he walk initially from his house if his office is exactly in the North-East direction?

    aNorth-West

    bWest

    cSouth

    dSouth-West
57. Question 57 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    A person walks 100 m Westward, then turns left and walks 100 m. He then takes 225° turn clockwise. In which direction is he walking now?

    aSouth-West

    bSouth-East

    cNorth-West

    dNorth-East
58. Question 58 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    A Statement is given followed by two Conclusions numbered I and II. Consider the Statement and the Conclusions.

    1. StatementIndia is the world's largest producer of milk.
    2. Conclusion–IIndia is the world's largest exporter of milk.
    3. Conclusion–IIIndia does not import milk.

    Which one of the following is correct?

    aOnly Conclusion–I follows

    bOnly Conclusion–II follows

    cBoth Conclusion–I and Conclusion–II follow

    dNeither Conclusion–I nor Conclusion–II follows
59. Question 59 · Data Interpretation

    A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements.

    1. QuestionWhat are the values of m and n, where m and n are natural numbers?
    2. Statement–Im + n > mn and m > n.
    3. Statement–IIThe product of m and n is 24.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements?

    aThe Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone

    bThe Question can be answered by using either Statement alone

    cThe Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone

    dThe Question cannot be answered even by using both the Statements together
60. Question 60 · Data Interpretation

    A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements.

    1. QuestionWhat is the time required to download the software?
    2. Statement–IThe size of the software is 12 megabytes.
    3. Statement–IIThe transfer rate is 2·4 kilobytes per second.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements?

    aThe Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone

    bThe Question can be answered by using either Statement alone

    cThe Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone

    dThe Question cannot be answered even by using both the Statements together
61. Question 61 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which one of the following statements best reflects the crux of the above passage?

    aResponsible media should not distort the real in an ideal democracy.

    bFake news seems inherent in the life of an ideal democracy.

    cThere should not be any kind of restrictions on the freedom of expression in an ideal democracy.

    dIrresponsible media and political leaders cannot be effectively controlled in an ideal democracy.
62. Question 62 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical, rational and practical message implied by the passage?

    aKnowledge of consumer behaviour leads to more capital expenditure in manufacturing sector.

    bKnowledge of consumer behaviour stimulates the growth of commerce and trade and thus helps in the overall economic development of the country.

    cInterconnected devices give a lot of comfort to home users and improve the overall quality of life.

    dInterconnected devices can be at security risk and home users may have privacy risk.
63. Question 63 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which one of the following statements best reflects the crux of the above passage?

    aEnvironmental sustainability is inimical to our objective of achieving a high rate of GDP growth.

    bPoverty eradication is not possible without a rapid economic growth and the consequent environmental degradation.

    cMaintaining high environmental standards is now a prerequisite for achieving a steady, sufficient and inclusive growth.

    dWith large populations, rampant poverty and limited resources of today's world, environmental degradation cannot be prevented and inequalities are inevitable.
64. Question 64 · Data Interpretation

    A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements.

    1. QuestionWhat are the unique values of x and y, where x, y are distinct natural numbers?
    2. Statement–Ix / y is odd.
    3. Statement–IIxy = 12

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements?

    aThe Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone

    bThe Question can be answered by using either Statement alone

    cThe Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone

    dThe Question cannot be answered even by using both the Statements together
65. Question 65 · Data Interpretation

    A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements. A certain amount was distributed among X, Y and Z.

    1. QuestionWho received the least amount?
    2. Statement–IX received 4/5 of what Y and Z together received.
    3. Statement–IIY received 2/7 of what X and Z together received.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements?

    aThe Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone

    bThe Question can be answered by using either Statement alone

    cThe Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone

    dThe Question cannot be answered even by using both the Statements together
66. Question 66 · Data Interpretation

    A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements.

    1. QuestionIf the average marks in a class are 60, then what is the number of students in the class?
    2. Statement–IThe highest marks in the class are 70 and the lowest marks are 50.
    3. Statement–IIExclusion of highest and lowest marks from the class does not change the average.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements?

    aThe Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone

    bThe Question can be answered by using either Statement alone

    cThe Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone

    dThe Question cannot be answered even by using both the Statements together
67. Question 67 · Data Interpretation

    A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements. There are three distinct prime numbers whose sum is a prime number.

    1. QuestionWhat are those three numbers?
    2. Statement–ITheir sum is less than 23.
    3. Statement–IIOne of the numbers is 5.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements?

    aThe Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone

    bThe Question can be answered by using either Statement alone

    cThe Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone

    dThe Question cannot be answered even by using both the Statements together
68. Question 68 · Data Interpretation

    A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements.

    1. QuestionIs (x + y) an integer?
    2. Statement–I(2x + y) is an integer.
    3. Statement–II(x + 2y) is an integer.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements?

    aThe Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone

    bThe Question can be answered by using either Statement alone

    cThe Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone

    dThe Question cannot be answered even by using both the Statements together
69. Question 69 · Data Interpretation

    A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements. A person buys three articles p, q and r for ₹50. The price of the article q is ₹16 which is the least.

    1. QuestionWhat is the price of the article p ?
    2. Statement–IThe cost of p is not more than that of r.
    3. Statement–IIThe cost of r is not more than that of p.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements?

    aThe Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone

    bThe Question can be answered by using either Statement alone

    cThe Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone

    dThe Question cannot be answered even by using both the Statements together
70. Question 70 · Data Interpretation

    A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements. P, Q, R and S appeared in a test.

    1. QuestionHas P scored more marks than Q?
    2. Statement–IThe sum of the marks scored by P and Q is equal to the sum of the marks scored by R and S.
    3. Statement–IIThe sum of the marks scored by P and S is more than the sum of the marks scored by Q and R.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements?

    aThe Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone

    bThe Question can be answered by using either Statement alone

    cThe Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone

    dThe Question cannot be answered even by using both the Statements together
71. Question 71 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical and rational message conveyed by the above passage?

    aIt is the poetry, not science or religion, which recognizes and accepts imperfections in humans.

    bTruth is revealed through science or religion and poetry is anathema to truth.

    cPoetry is romantic, imaginary and is about feeling whereas science and religion are about truth.

    dIn a world of violence, tyranny and bigotry, poetry is a form of dynamic resistance.
72. Question 72 · Reading Comprehension

    

    Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :

    1. 1.The author of the passage believes that flowers are creations of Nature's luxury.
    2. 2.The author of the passage does not believe in the usefulness of flowers except as things of beauty.

    Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
73. Question 73 · Data Interpretation

    A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements. Age of each of P and Q is less than 100 years but more than 10 years. If you interchange the digits of the age of P, the number represents the age of Q.

    1. QuestionWhat is the difference of their ages?
    2. Statement–IThe age of P is greater than the age of Q.
    3. Statement–IIThe sum of their ages is 11/6 times their difference.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements?

    aThe Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone

    bThe Question can be answered by using either Statement alone

    cThe Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone

    dThe Question cannot be answered even by using both the Statements together
74. Question 74 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    A Main Statement is followed by four Statements labelled P, Q, R and S. Choose the ordered pair of the Statements where the first Statement implies the second, and the two Statements are logically consistent with the Main Statement.

    1. Main StatementPradeep becomes either a Director or a Producer.
    2. Statement PPradeep is a Director.
    3. Statement QPradeep is a Producer.
    4. Statement RPradeep is not a Director.
    5. Statement SPradeep is not a Producer.

    Select the correct answer.

    aSP only

    bRQ only

    cBoth SP and RQ

    dNeither SP nor RQ
75. Question 75 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    If a + b means a − b; a − b means a × b; a × b means a ÷ b; a ÷ b means a + b, then what is the value of 10 + 30 − 100 × 50 ÷ 25 ? (Operations are to be replaced simultaneously)

    a15

    b0

    c−15

    d−25
76. Question 76 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    If P means ‘greater than (>)’ ; Q means ‘less than (<)’ ; R means ‘not greater than (≯)’ ; S means ‘not less than (≮)’ and T means ‘equal to (=)’, then consider the following statements :

    1. 1.If 2x(S)3y and 3x(T)4z, then 9y(P)8z.
    2. 2.If x(Q)2y and y(R)z, then x(R)z.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
77. Question 77 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    If in a certain code, ‘ABCD’ is written as 24 and ‘EFGH’ is written as 1680, then how is ‘IJKL’ written in that code?

    a11880

    b11240

    c7920

    d5940
78. Question 78 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    If in a certain code, ‘POT’ is written as ATOP and ‘ TRAP’ is written as APART, then how is ‘ARENA’ written in that code?

    aAARENA

    bAANREA

    cAANEAR

    dAANERA
79. Question 79 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    What will come in place of ∗ in the sequence 3, 14, 39, 84, ∗, 258?

    a150

    b155

    c160

    d176
80. Question 80 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    In some code, letters P, Q, R, S, T represent numbers 4, 5, 10, 12, 15. It is not known which letter represents which number. If Q − S = 2S and T = R + S + 3, then what is the value of P + R − T ?

    a1

    b2

    c3

    dCannot be determined due to insufficient data

Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2024, General Studies Paper II (CSAT), Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.