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UPSC Civil Services Pre Exam: Daily CSAT Quiz
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Question 1
Direction: Read the following passages and answer the question follow that passage. Your answers to these items should be based on the passages only.
Passage
Human history abounds in claims and theories confining the right of governing to a few select citizens. Exclusion of the many is justified on the ground that human beings may be rightfully segregated for the good of society and viability of the political process.
Passage
Human history abounds in claims and theories confining the right of governing to a few select citizens. Exclusion of the many is justified on the ground that human beings may be rightfully segregated for the good of society and viability of the political process.
Which one of the following statements is least essential as a part of the argument in the above passage?
Question 2
Direction: Read the following passages and answer the question follow that passage. Your answers to these items should be based on the passages only.
Passage
Foods travel more than the people who eat them. Grocery stores and supermarkets are loaded with preserved and processed foods. This, however, often leads to environmental threats, such as pollution generated by long distance food transportation and wastage of food during processing and transportation, destruction of rain forests, reduced nutritional content, increased demand for preservation and packaging. Food insecurity also increases as the produce comes from regions that are not feeding their own population properly.
Passage
Foods travel more than the people who eat them. Grocery stores and supermarkets are loaded with preserved and processed foods. This, however, often leads to environmental threats, such as pollution generated by long distance food transportation and wastage of food during processing and transportation, destruction of rain forests, reduced nutritional content, increased demand for preservation and packaging. Food insecurity also increases as the produce comes from regions that are not feeding their own population properly.
With reference to the above passage, which of the following statements is/are true?
1) Consuming regionally grown food and not depending on long travelled food is a part of eco-friendly behaviour.
2) Food processing industry puts a burden on our natural resources.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1) Consuming regionally grown food and not depending on long travelled food is a part of eco-friendly behaviour.
2) Food processing industry puts a burden on our natural resources.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Question 3
Twelve people form a club. By picking lots, one of them will host a dinner for all once in a month. The number of dinners a particular member has to host in one year is
Question 4
In a test, a candidate attempted only 8 questions and secured 50% marks in each of the questions. If he obtained a total of 40% in the test and all questions in the test carried equal marks, how many questions were there in the test?
Question 5
All good athletes want to win and all athletes who want to win eat a well-balanced diet; therefore all athletes who do not eat a well-balanced diet are bad athletes.
The best conclusion from this statement is that-
The best conclusion from this statement is that-
Question 6
Direction: Read the following passages and answer the question that follow the passages. Your answer to these items should be based on the passages only.
Passage
Individuals, groups and leaders who promote human development operate under strong institutional, structural and political constraints that affect policy options. But experience suggests broad principles for shaping an appropriate agenda for human development. One important finding from several decades of human development experience is that focusing exclusively on economic growth is problematic. While we have good knowledge about how to advance health and education, the causes of growth are much less certain and growth is often elusive. Further, an unbalanced emphasis on growth is often associated with negative environmental consequences and adverse distributional effects. The experience of China, with its impressive growth record, reflects these broader concerns and underlines the importance of balanced approaches that emphasize investments in the non-income aspects of human development.
Passage
Individuals, groups and leaders who promote human development operate under strong institutional, structural and political constraints that affect policy options. But experience suggests broad principles for shaping an appropriate agenda for human development. One important finding from several decades of human development experience is that focusing exclusively on economic growth is problematic. While we have good knowledge about how to advance health and education, the causes of growth are much less certain and growth is often elusive. Further, an unbalanced emphasis on growth is often associated with negative environmental consequences and adverse distributional effects. The experience of China, with its impressive growth record, reflects these broader concerns and underlines the importance of balanced approaches that emphasize investments in the non-income aspects of human development.
With reference to till' above passage, consider the following statements:
1) In developing countries, a strong institutional framework is the only requirement for human development and policy options
2) Human development and economic growth are not always positively inter-related.
3) Focusing only on human development should be the goal of economic growth
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
1) In developing countries, a strong institutional framework is the only requirement for human development and policy options
2) Human development and economic growth are not always positively inter-related.
3) Focusing only on human development should be the goal of economic growth
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
Question 7
Direction: Read the following passages and answer the question that follow the passages. Your answer to these items should be based on the passages only.
Passage
Individuals, groups and leaders who promote human development operate under strong institutional, structural and political constraints that affect policy options. But experience suggests broad principles for shaping an appropriate agenda for human development. One important finding from several decades of human development experience is that focusing exclusively on economic growth is problematic. While we have good knowledge about how to advance health and education, the causes of growth are much less certain and growth is often elusive. Further, an unbalanced emphasis on growth is often associated with negative environmental consequences and adverse distributional effects. The experience of China, with its impressive growth record, reflects these broader concerns and underlines the importance of balanced approaches that emphasize investments in the non-income aspects of human development.
Passage
Individuals, groups and leaders who promote human development operate under strong institutional, structural and political constraints that affect policy options. But experience suggests broad principles for shaping an appropriate agenda for human development. One important finding from several decades of human development experience is that focusing exclusively on economic growth is problematic. While we have good knowledge about how to advance health and education, the causes of growth are much less certain and growth is often elusive. Further, an unbalanced emphasis on growth is often associated with negative environmental consequences and adverse distributional effects. The experience of China, with its impressive growth record, reflects these broader concerns and underlines the importance of balanced approaches that emphasize investments in the non-income aspects of human development.
With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
1) Higher economic growth is essential to ensure reduction in economic disparity.
2) Environmental degradation is sometimes a consequence of economic growth
Which of the above is/are valid assumption/assumptions?
1) Higher economic growth is essential to ensure reduction in economic disparity.
2) Environmental degradation is sometimes a consequence of economic growth
Which of the above is/are valid assumption/assumptions?
Question 8
Direction: Read the following passages and answer the question that follow. Your answers to these items should be based on the passages only.
Passage
Governments may have to take steps which would otherwise be an infringement on the Fundamental Rights of individuals, such as acquiring a person's land against his will, or refusing permission for putting up a building, but the larger public interest for which these are done must be authorized by the people (Parliament). Discretionary powers to the administration can be done away with. It is becoming more and more difficult to keep this power within limits as the government has many number of tasks to perform. Where discretion has to be used, there must be rules and safeguards to prevent misuse of that power. Systems have to be devised which minimise, if not prevent, the abuse of discretionary power. Government work must be conducted within a framework of recognised rules and principles, and decisions should be similar and predictable.
Passage
Governments may have to take steps which would otherwise be an infringement on the Fundamental Rights of individuals, such as acquiring a person's land against his will, or refusing permission for putting up a building, but the larger public interest for which these are done must be authorized by the people (Parliament). Discretionary powers to the administration can be done away with. It is becoming more and more difficult to keep this power within limits as the government has many number of tasks to perform. Where discretion has to be used, there must be rules and safeguards to prevent misuse of that power. Systems have to be devised which minimise, if not prevent, the abuse of discretionary power. Government work must be conducted within a framework of recognised rules and principles, and decisions should be similar and predictable.
Which among the following is the most logical assumption that can be made from the above passage?
Question 9
The number of persons who read magazine X only is thrice the number of persons who read magazine Y. The number of persons who read magazine Y only is thrice the number of persons who read magazine X. Then, which of the following conclusions can be drawn?
1) The number of persons who read both the magazines is twice the number of persons who read only magazine X.
2) The total number of persons who read either one magazine or both the magazines is twice the number of persons who read both the magazines.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1) The number of persons who read both the magazines is twice the number of persons who read only magazine X.
2) The total number of persons who read either one magazine or both the magazines is twice the number of persons who read both the magazines.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Question 10
Read the following passage and answer the 2 questions below it. Read the following passage and answer the 2 questions below it.
A, B, C, D, E and F are cousins. No two cousins are of the same age, but everyone's birthday falls on the same date of the same month. The youngest is 17 years old and the eldest E is 22 years old. F is somewhere between B and D in age. A is older than B. C is older than D. A is one year older than C.
Which one of the following is possible?
A, B, C, D, E and F are cousins. No two cousins are of the same age, but everyone's birthday falls on the same date of the same month. The youngest is 17 years old and the eldest E is 22 years old. F is somewhere between B and D in age. A is older than B. C is older than D. A is one year older than C.
Which one of the following is possible?
Question 11
What is the number of logically possible orders of all six cousins in terms of increasing age?
A, B, C, D, E and F are cousins. No two cousins are of the same age, but everyone's birthday falls on the same date of the same month. The youngest is 17 years old and the eldest E is 22 years old. F is somewhere between B and D in age. A is older than B. C is older than D. A is one year older than C.
A, B, C, D, E and F are cousins. No two cousins are of the same age, but everyone's birthday falls on the same date of the same month. The youngest is 17 years old and the eldest E is 22 years old. F is somewhere between B and D in age. A is older than B. C is older than D. A is one year older than C.
Question 12
Assume that
1) the hour and minute hands of a clock move without jerking.
2) the clock shows a time between 8 o’clock and 9 o’clock.
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?
1) the hour and minute hands of a clock move without jerking.
2) the clock shows a time between 8 o’clock and 9 o’clock.
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?
Question 13
Consider that:
1) A is taller than B.
2) C is taller than A.
3) D is taller than C.
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?
1) A is taller than B.
2) C is taller than A.
3) D is taller than C.
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?
Question 14
Direction: Read the following passages and answer the items that follow each passage. Your answers to these items should be based on the passages only.
Passage
Climate change poses potentially devastating effects on India's agriculture. While the overall parameters of climate change are increasingly accepted a 1 °C average temperature increase over the next 30 years, sea level rise of less than 10 cm in the same period, and regional monsoon variations and corresponding droughts - the impacts in India are likely to be quite site and crop specific. Some crops may respond favourably to the changing conditions, others may not. This emphasizes the need to promote agricultural research and create maximum flexibility in the system to permit adaptations.
The key ingredient for "drought proofing" is the managed recharge of aquifers. To ensure continued yields of important staple crops (e.g. wheat), it may also be necessary to shift the locations where these crops are grown, in response to temperature changes as well as to water availability. The latter will be a key factor in making long term investment decisions.
For example, water runoff from the Himalayas is predicted to increase over the next 30 years as glaciers melt, but then decline substantially thereafter. It will be critical to provide incentives to plan for these large-scale shifts in agro-ecological conditions.
India needs to make long term investment in research and development in agriculture. India is likely to experience changed weather patterns in future.
Passage
Climate change poses potentially devastating effects on India's agriculture. While the overall parameters of climate change are increasingly accepted a 1 °C average temperature increase over the next 30 years, sea level rise of less than 10 cm in the same period, and regional monsoon variations and corresponding droughts - the impacts in India are likely to be quite site and crop specific. Some crops may respond favourably to the changing conditions, others may not. This emphasizes the need to promote agricultural research and create maximum flexibility in the system to permit adaptations.
The key ingredient for "drought proofing" is the managed recharge of aquifers. To ensure continued yields of important staple crops (e.g. wheat), it may also be necessary to shift the locations where these crops are grown, in response to temperature changes as well as to water availability. The latter will be a key factor in making long term investment decisions.
For example, water runoff from the Himalayas is predicted to increase over the next 30 years as glaciers melt, but then decline substantially thereafter. It will be critical to provide incentives to plan for these large-scale shifts in agro-ecological conditions.
India needs to make long term investment in research and development in agriculture. India is likely to experience changed weather patterns in future.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Climate change may force the shifting of locations of the existing crops due to
1) melting of glaciers.
2) water availability and temperature suitability at other locations.
3) poor productivity of crops.
4) wider adaptability of crop plants.
Climate change may force the shifting of locations of the existing crops due to
1) melting of glaciers.
2) water availability and temperature suitability at other locations.
3) poor productivity of crops.
4) wider adaptability of crop plants.
Question 15
Direction: Read the following passages and answer the items that follow each passage. Your answers to these items should be based on the passages only.
Passage
Climate change poses potentially devastating effects on India's agriculture. While the overall parameters of climate change are increasingly accepted a 1 °C average temperature increase over the next 30 years, sea level rise of less than 10 cm in the same period, and regional monsoon variations and corresponding droughts - the impacts in India are likely to be quite site and crop specific. Some crops may respond favourably to the changing conditions, others may not. This emphasizes the need to promote agricultural research and create maximum flexibility in the system to permit adaptations.
The key ingredient for "drought proofing" is the managed recharge of aquifers. To ensure continued yields of important staple crops (e.g. wheat), it may also be necessary to shift the locations where these crops are grown, in response to temperature changes as well as to water availability. The latter will be a key factor in making long term investment decisions.
For example, water runoff from the Himalayas is predicted to increase over the next 30 years as glaciers melt, but then decline substantially thereafter. It will be critical to provide incentives to plan for these large-scale shifts in agro-ecological conditions.
India needs to make long term investment in research and development in agriculture. India is likely to experience changed weather patterns in future.
Passage
Climate change poses potentially devastating effects on India's agriculture. While the overall parameters of climate change are increasingly accepted a 1 °C average temperature increase over the next 30 years, sea level rise of less than 10 cm in the same period, and regional monsoon variations and corresponding droughts - the impacts in India are likely to be quite site and crop specific. Some crops may respond favourably to the changing conditions, others may not. This emphasizes the need to promote agricultural research and create maximum flexibility in the system to permit adaptations.
The key ingredient for "drought proofing" is the managed recharge of aquifers. To ensure continued yields of important staple crops (e.g. wheat), it may also be necessary to shift the locations where these crops are grown, in response to temperature changes as well as to water availability. The latter will be a key factor in making long term investment decisions.
For example, water runoff from the Himalayas is predicted to increase over the next 30 years as glaciers melt, but then decline substantially thereafter. It will be critical to provide incentives to plan for these large-scale shifts in agro-ecological conditions.
India needs to make long term investment in research and development in agriculture. India is likely to experience changed weather patterns in future.
According to the passage, why is it important to promote agricultural research in India?
Question 16
Direction: The following graph shows the average profit of two fruit-sellers A and B in thousands (Rs.) per year from the year 1995 to 2000. Consider the graph and answer the question that follow:
In which year is the average profit of A and B same?
Question 17
Direction: The following graph shows the average profit of two fruit-sellers A and B in thousands (Rs.) per year from the year 1995 to 2000. Consider the graph and answer the question that follow:
What is the difference between the average profit of B and A in the year 1998?
Question 18
Direction: The following graph shows the average profit of two fruit-sellers A and B in thousands (Rs.) per year from the year 1995 to 2000. Consider the graph and answer the question that follow:
How much more average profit did A make in the year 2000 than in the year 1999?
Question 19
Direction: The following graph shows the average profit of two fruit-sellers A and B in thousands (Rs.) per year from the year 1995 to 2000. Consider the graph and answer the question that follow:
What is the trend of the average profit of B from the year 1997 to the year 2000?
Question 20
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?
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