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

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Who is known for developing the concept of IQ?

Albert Einstein Thomas Edison Alfred Binet Isaac Newton
Q2. If a person facing West turns 135 degrees in the clockwise direction, then 45 degrees in the anti-clockwise direction, which direction is the person facing now?

North East South West
Q3. Which figure is the rotated image of the given figure?

M N O P
Q4. Which of the following patterns is different from the rest?

Circle Square Triangle Rectangle
Q5. Which logical fallacy involves assuming that because two things are similar in some ways, they must be similar in other ways as well?

False analogy Ad hominem Circular reasoning Straw man
Q6. Emotional intelligence is the ability to ________.

Understand and manage emotions Solve complex mathematical problems Speak multiple languages fluently Play musical instruments
Q7. What is the first step in problem-solving?

Identifying the problem Implementing the solution Ignoring the issue Seeking help
Q8. Which type of memory is associated with sensory experiences such as sights and sounds?

Short-term memory Long-term memory Sensory memory Working memory
Q9. What is the capacity of short-term memory?

7 +/- 2 items Unlimited 3 items 1 item
Q10. If 5 + 3 = 28, 9 + 1 = 810, then 6 + 3 = ?

18 21 24 27
Q11. If some chairs are tables and all tables are furniture, what can be said about chairs?

All chairs are tables Some chairs are furniture All chairs are furniture None of the above
Q12. What comes next in the series: 3, 6, 12, 24, ...

36 48 60 72
Q13. If some books are pens and all pens are pencils, what can be said about books?

All books are pens Some books are pencils All books are pencils None of the above
Q14. If no A is B, and some B are C, then which of the following is true?

A. Some A are C B. No C is A C. All C are A D. Some C are A
Q15. Which country has the highest average IQ score according to some studies?

United States Japan Singapore Hong Kong
Q16. Statement: All dogs are mammals. Conclusion: Some mammals are dogs.

True False Cannot say Both True and False
Q17. If G is the father of H, how is H related to G?

Father Mother Son Daughter
Q18. Which of the following is a valid conclusion drawn from the statement 'All cats are mammals'?

All mammals are cats All cats are not mammals All mammals are not cats All cats are mammals
Q19. What does the acronym SMART stand for in problem-solving?

Simple, Meaningful, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound Silly, Messy, Awkward, Random, Tiring Smart, Mighty, Awesome, Real, Terrific Serious, Mindful, Active, Responsible, Thoughtful
Q20. Which skill involves evaluating different solutions to a problem?

Decision-making Sleeping Eating Procrastinating

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