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Exam: UPSC Civil Services Prelims Subject: General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) Topic: Decision making and problem solving

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Who is responsible for making decisions in public administration?

Only the top-level officials Only the elected representatives Various levels of officials and employees External consultants
Q2. What type of decision making relies on logical reasoning and systematic analysis of options?

Intuitive decision making Emotional decision making Rational decision making Analytical decision making
Q3. Which term describes a situation in game theory where one player's gain is directly equal to another player's loss?

Win-win situation Lose-lose situation Zero-sum game Cooperative game
Q4. In problem solving, what should not be done after identifying the problem?

Implementing the solution Ignoring the problem Analyzing the results Finding more problems
Q5. Which of the following is a characteristic of creative problem solvers?

Fear of failure Resistance to change Open-mindedness Limited perspective
Q6. Emotional intelligence can aid in better understanding and managing ________ in decision making.

relationships finances technology politics
Q7. What can hinder problem solving by causing individuals to overlook important information?

Attention to detail Confirmation bias Curiosity Innovation
Q8. Which of the following is an ethical consideration in educational decision making?

A. Ignoring stakeholders' opinions B. Transparency and fairness C. Biased decision-making D. Lack of accountability
Q9. Which of the following is a principle of criminal law that states a person is innocent until proven guilty?

Burden of proof Presumption of innocence Double jeopardy Due process
Q10. What role does technology play in decision making in supply chain management?

No role Limited role Major role Occasional role
Q11. Which bias refers to the tendency to rely heavily on the first piece of information encountered when making decisions?

Confirmation bias Anchoring bias Availability heuristic Recency bias
Q12. Who plays a crucial role in decision making in healthcare?

A. Celebrities B. Healthcare professionals C. Fictional characters D. Reality TV stars
Q13. What role does self-awareness play in emotional intelligence for decision making?

It is irrelevant It is detrimental It is crucial It is optional
Q14. What is the significance of weighing the pros and cons in rational decision making?

It leads to biased decisions It helps in making informed choices It limits the decision-making process It is irrelevant
Q15. Which concept in game theory involves two players making decisions simultaneously without knowing the other player's choice?

Sequential game Simultaneous game Cooperative game Zero-sum game
Q16. In politics, decisions are often influenced by which of the following?

Public opinion Family ties Social media Weather
Q17. Which approach is recommended for making decisions in human resources?

Relying solely on intuition Ignoring stakeholder input Using a systematic process Avoiding data analysis
Q18. What is the role of feedback in technology decision making?

It is not required It helps in making informed decisions It complicates the process It is only for validation purposes
Q19. What is the purpose of decision-making in organizations?

To confuse employees To enhance productivity To increase conflicts To reduce efficiency
Q20. Which of the following is a characteristic of effective decision making in politics?

Impulsiveness Long delays Consideration of consequences Ignoring public opinion

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