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

Total Questions: 20

Q1. What is the missing number in the series: 4, 9, 16, 25, ?

30 36 40 49
Q2. Which of the following is a step in the decision-making process?

Analysis Observation Communication Experimentation
Q3. What is the significance of stakeholder involvement in technology decision making?

It is irrelevant It leads to conflicts It ensures diverse perspectives are considered It limits creativity
Q4. Which type of decision making is influenced by feelings and emotions?

Analytical decision making Emotional decision making Rational decision making Intuitive decision making
Q5. Which body language cue can indicate boredom?

Nodding in agreement Leaning forward Eyes wide open Yawning
Q6. Statement: All elephants are mammals. Conclusion: All mammals are elephants.

True False
Q7. Statement: Education is essential for personal growth. Argument: Some successful individuals are self-taught and did not pursue formal education.

True False Cannot say Both are correct
Q8. Which of the following is an assumption?

A statement that is taken for granted without proof A statement that is supported by evidence A statement that is proven to be true A statement that is irrelevant to the argument
Q9. Which of the following is a key skill in critical reasoning?

Relying on biases Avoiding analysis Recognizing patterns Ignoring context
Q10. What do interpersonal skills involve?

Ignoring others' opinions Being selfish Effective communication and empathy Being arrogant
Q11. What is the result of false ^ false?

true false null undefined
Q12. Which of the following is a common mistake to avoid during reading comprehension exercises?

Reading the passage multiple times Rushing through the passage without understanding Taking notes while reading Pausing to reflect on the content
Q13. What number should come next in the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, ___?

20 25 36 49
Q14. What bias occurs when individuals believe that events are more predictable after they have already occurred?

Hindsight bias Confirmation bias Recency bias Anchoring bias
Q15. If all humans are mortal and some mortals are wise, then which of the following is true?

All wise people are humans Some wise people are humans All humans are wise Some humans are wise
Q16. What is the measure of central tendency that is the most frequently occurring value in a dataset?

Mean Median Mode Range
Q17. What is the total amount after 2 years on Rs. 1000 at 5% compound interest?

Rs. 1100 Rs. 1050 Rs. 1025 Rs. 1005
Q18. What is the process of selecting the best alternative from a set of feasible alternatives called?

Optimization Decision making Evaluation Selection
Q19. What role does understanding the relevance of the passage to contemporary issues play in decision-making?

No role at all A minor role A significant role An irrelevant role
Q20. Which gender tends to use more qualifiers and hedges in communication?

Men Women Both Neither

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