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

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Which factor is essential for successful group decision making?

Ignoring feedback Respecting diverse opinions Avoiding collaboration Limiting participation
Q2. Inductive reasoning is often used in which field?

A. Mathematics B. Philosophy C. Science D. Literature
Q3. Which of the following is essential for a valid argument?

Unstated assumptions Logical fallacies Sound reasoning Emotional appeals
Q4. What role does probability play in decision making under risk?

No role Limited role Central role Supporting role
Q5. Intuitive decision making is influenced by:

External factors only Internal biases and beliefs Purely logical reasoning Random chance
Q6. Statement: Some students are hardworking. Conclusion: All hardworking people are students.

True False
Q7. Which word means 'to praise highly'?

Criticize Condemn Commend Denounce
Q8. Which factor is influenced by power dynamics in communication?

The color of the paper used The tone of voice The sender's shoe size The decision-making process
Q9. Which number replaces the question mark in the series: 2, 5, 10, 17, ?

24 26 28 30
Q10. How many ways can a group of 3 people be selected from a group of 10 people?

10 20 30 120
Q11. Which problem solving technique involves identifying the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to a problem?

Fishbone Diagram Brainstorming SWOT Analysis Root Cause Analysis
Q12. Why is active listening important in interpersonal skills for critical thinking?

To interrupt others To understand perspectives To dominate conversations To avoid communication
Q13. What is the term for the inability to recall information that was previously stored in memory?

Amnesia Dementia Alzheimer's Aphasia
Q14. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of assumptions?

They are unstated They are always true They are necessary for the argument They are taken for granted
Q15. What is the purpose of analyzing arguments in a debate?

To confuse the audience To strengthen your own position To avoid logical reasoning To ignore the opponent's points
Q16. Which skill involves considering multiple viewpoints in problem-solving?

Closed-mindedness Open-mindedness Being biased Ignoring others
Q17. What is the author's opinion on technology as expressed in the passage?

Option A: Technology is harmful Option B: Technology is beneficial Option C: Technology is irrelevant Option D: Technology is expensive
Q18. Identify the part of speech in the sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb
Q19. When evaluating the reliability of data, what should be checked for consistency?

Grammar and punctuation Source credibility Relevance of data Consistency of data
Q20. Which of the following is a technique used in decision-making to analyze alternatives?

Flipping a coin Guessing randomly SWOT analysis Avoiding choices

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