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Exam: UPSC Civil Services Prelims Subject: General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) Topic: English language comprehension skills

Total Questions: 20

Q1. What does the metaphor 'time is money' suggest?

Time is precious Time is endless Time is irrelevant Time is slow
Q2. What is the key characteristic of skimming a text?

Reading every word carefully Reading quickly to get the main idea Reading only the introduction and conclusion Reading to memorize the text
Q3. One who is skilled in making or serving coffee.

Barista Bartender Waiter Chef
Q4. Based on the line graph provided, what was the temperature on Day 3?

20°C 25°C 30°C 35°C
Q5. If a passage has a suspenseful mood, what feeling does it evoke in the reader?

A. Boredom B. Excitement or anticipation C. Calmness D. Disgust
Q6. Which of the following is an example of indirect speech?

A. 'I will be there,' she promised. B. 'Stop!' he shouted. C. She said, 'I am happy.' D. He asked, 'What time is it?'
Q7. What is the primary goal of critical reasoning?

To avoid thinking critically To blindly believe in arguments To assess and analyze information To never question assumptions
Q8. Which step involves determining the logical connections between the premises and the conclusion?

Identifying the conclusion Assessing the evidence Identifying the assumptions Stating the premises
Q9. Select the correct definition of 'put off'.

Postpone Start Finish Cancel
Q10. Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. The phone rang shrilly. 2. She hurried to answer it. 3. The caller greeted her warmly.

2-1-3 1-3-2 3-1-2 1-2-3
Q11. What does 'Cost an arm and a leg' imply?

To be inexpensive To be very costly To be free To be valuable
Q12. From the given context, it can be inferred that...

AA BB CC DD
Q13. What does 'Bite the bullet' imply?

To eat quickly To face a difficult situation with courage To avoid a problem To play a game
Q14. The jury ________ reached a decision yet.

has have is having are having
Q15. The process of blood circulation in the human body is called ________.

Digestion Circulation Respiration Excretion
Q16. What does the idiom 'burn the midnight oil' signify?

Sleep early Work late Relax all day Party all night
Q17. What is the likely outcome of the situation described in the passage?

Option A: Success Option B: Failure Option C: Uncertainty Option D: Indifference
Q18. Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. The sun was setting, casting a warm glow over the horizon. 2. The children played happily in the park. 3. Birds chirped in the trees, adding to the peaceful atmosphere.

1-2-3 2-1-3 3-2-1 2-3-1
Q19. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of comparing and contrasting passages?

Enhancing critical thinking skills Improving reading comprehension Avoiding the need to read the passages Developing analytical skills
Q20. What is the main goal of evaluating arguments?

To identify flaws To strengthen the argument To ignore the argument To avoid the argument

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