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Exam: UPSC Civil Services Prelims Subject: General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) Topic: Comprehension

Total Questions: 20

Q1. What is the relationship between the statistics provided and the main thesis of the passage?

Supportive Opposing Unrelated Repetitive
Q2. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of analyzing the structure of argumentative passages?

Improved comprehension Enhanced ability to construct arguments Decreased attention to detail Better evaluation of information
Q3. What can readers infer by recognizing the author's purpose?

The genre of the book The author's favorite food The publication date The author's message
Q4. Implicit information in a passage may require readers to?

Make assumptions Ignore the passage Rely on explicit information Skip certain sections
Q5. What is the purpose of linking a passage to contemporary issues?

To disconnect from reality To create confusion To relate past events to present situations To avoid discussions
Q6. What is the main characteristic of explicit information in a passage?

Requires interpretation Subjective Clearly stated Hidden
Q7. What should readers be cautious of when identifying bias in a passage?

A. The author's intentions B. The publication date C. The font size used D. The paper quality
Q8. What should readers be cautious of when evaluating the credibility of sources in a passage?

The length of the paragraphs in the passage The use of humor in the passage Confirmation bias The inclusion of relevant data and statistics
Q9. What should readers do if they encounter a source in a passage with questionable credibility?

Accept everything in the passage as true Question the information and seek additional sources for verification Ignore the source and move on Share the information without verification
Q10. Which of the following statements best represents the second viewpoint presented in the passage?

Option A: Embracing change leads to progress Option B: Tradition hinders development Option C: Innovation is unnecessary Option D: Past achievements are irrelevant
Q11. Why is it important to analyze the impact of a passage on society?

To criticize the author To understand societal implications To promote censorship To ignore public discourse
Q12. In the passage, what is the effect of increased rainfall on crop production?

Crop production decreases Crop production remains the same Crop production increases Crop production fluctuates
Q13. Which of the following is NOT a way to evaluate the effectiveness of the author's argument?

Assessing the logic and reasoning used Considering the author's personal background Examining the evidence provided Checking for any biases or fallacies
Q14. Why is it important to assess the author's reasoning?

To strengthen the author's argument To overlook logical flaws To confuse the readers To weaken the author's argument
Q15. What is the meaning of 'ubiquitous' in the sentence 'Smartphones have become ubiquitous in today's society'?

Rare Uncommon Everywhere Obsolete
Q16. What is the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the author's argument?

To prove the author wrong To strengthen your own argument To avoid critical thinking To memorize the argument
Q17. In which type of data presentation, the data is represented in a circular form?

Bar graph Pie chart Line graph Scatter plot
Q18. Which of the following is NOT a common type of passage structure?

Chronological order Cause and effect Random arrangement Compare and contrast
Q19. What is the significance of considering contemporary issues while analyzing a passage?

No significance Limited significance High significance Negative significance
Q20. What is the first step in applying problem-solving skills to analyze the data in the passage?

Identify the problem Gather relevant data Read the passage thoroughly Draw conclusions

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