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

Total Questions: 20

Q1. How do historical events influence decision making in international relations?

They have no impact They provide lessons They are irrelevant They lead to isolation
Q2. Which of the following can hinder problem solving by discouraging experimentation and innovation?

Creativity Risk-taking Fear of failure Adaptability
Q3. Which communication skill helps in building trust within a team?

Being dishonest Being vague Being transparent Being defensive
Q4. Which of the following is a logical equivalence of 'NOT (p AND q)'?

NOT p OR NOT q p OR q NOT p AND NOT q p AND q
Q5. Why is it important to consider the long-term consequences in ethical decision making?

To avoid short-term gains To ensure immediate benefits To increase risks To promote unethical behavior
Q6. How does active listening contribute to effective communication?

By interrupting others By avoiding eye contact By showing disinterest By demonstrating understanding
Q7. Assertion: The Earth revolves around the Sun. Reasoning: The Sun revolves around the Earth.

True, True True, False False, True False, False
Q8. What is the main purpose of identifying the author's stance on controversial issues?

To understand the author's point of view To criticize the author's work To ignore the author's opinion To create controversy
Q9. Which logical connective represents 'or' operation?

AND NOT OR NOR
Q10. What is the missing number in the sequence: 2, 3, 5, 7, ___?

9 11 13 15
Q11. What is the significance of emotional intelligence in stress management?

Increases stress levels Decreases self-awareness Helps in managing emotions effectively Leads to more conflicts
Q12. If X is the son of Y, how is Y related to X?

Father Mother Sister Brother
Q13. What is the effect of proper waste disposal on the environment?

Increases pollution No impact on environment Preserves natural resources Accelerates climate change
Q14. If 'WATER' is coded as 'RETAW', how will 'LEMON' be coded?

NOMEL MENOL NOMLE NOMEL
Q15. What is the result of the logical operation 'true AND false'?

true false both true and false neither true nor false
Q16. What role does skepticism play in critical thinking?

A. It hinders the process of critical thinking B. It encourages questioning and doubt C. It promotes blind acceptance of information D. It limits creativity
Q17. Which letter comes next in the series: A, C, E, G, ?

H I J K
Q18. If a dice is rolled once, what is the probability of getting an odd number?

1/2 1/3 1/4 2/3
Q19. What has a thumb and four fingers but is not alive?

Glove Hand Mitten Fist
Q20. One who is fond of fighting.

Pacifist Belligerent Coward Warrior

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