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

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Which method is used for dividing data points into distinct groups?

Clustering Regression Decision tree Nearest neighbor
Q2. Complete the series: 3, 6, 9, 12, ?

14 15 16 18
Q3. What is the process of arranging items into groups based on similarities?

Regression Clustering Decision tree Nearest neighbor
Q4. Creative thinking involves:

Limiting options Exploring new possibilities Avoiding innovation Sticking to traditional methods
Q5. Book is to read as pen is to?

write draw paint erase
Q6. What is the result of 7 - 2?

3 4 5 6
Q7. What is the product of 5 x 7?

30 35 40 45
Q8. Which of the following is equivalent to p IMPLIES q?

NOT p OR q p AND q NOT p AND NOT q NOT p OR NOT q
Q9. What is the logical equivalence of NOT (p XOR q)?

p XOR q NOT p XOR NOT q NOT p AND q p AND NOT q
Q10. Creative thinking involves:

Sticking to conventional methods Embracing new ideas Avoiding challenges Relying solely on past experiences
Q11. What is the process of choosing a solution from available alternatives known as?

Identification Selection Evaluation Implementation
Q12. What is the quotient of 12 ÷ 4?

2 3 4 5
Q13. What does brainstorming involve in problem solving?

Narrowing down options quickly Generating ideas without criticism Ignoring all suggestions Following a strict plan
Q14. What comes next in the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, ?

20 22 24 25
Q15. What is the result of the logical operation 'true XOR true'?

true false both true and false neither true nor false
Q16. Select the figure that completes the pattern: ◯, ▢, △, _____

▽ ◇ ◈ ◆
Q17. 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
Q18. What is the result of 18 ÷ 3?

4 5 6 7
Q19. In perceptual reasoning, what does 'perceptual' refer to?

Thinking Sensing Speaking Moving
Q20. Statement: All squares are rectangles. Conclusion: All rectangles are squares.

True False Cannot say Both True and False

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