CSAT UPSC PYQ 2014

Which of the following is/are a couple/couples?

"liberty, therefore, is never real unless the Government can be called to account when it invades right."Which one of the following is the best justification of the above statement?

The expression "a stray dog watched the procession philosophically" means that

According to the passage, why is it important to promote agricultural research in India?

Four persons, Alok, Bhupesh, Chander and Dinesh have a total of Rs. 100 among themselves. Alok and Bhupesh between them have as much money as Chander and Dinesh between them, but Alok has more money than Bhupesh; and Chander has only half the money that Dinesh has. Alok has in fact Rs. 5 more than Dinesh has. Who has the maximum amount of money?

"The exercise of private greed will be in the larger public interest" from the passage1. refers to the false ideology of capitalism.2. underlies the righteous claims of the free market3. shows the benevolent face of capitalism.4. ignores resultant gross inequity.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In a row 'A' is in the 11 th position from the left and 'B' is in the 10 th position from the right. If 'A' and 'B' interchange, then 'A' becomes 18 th from the left. How many persons are there in the row other than 'A' and 'B' ?

"Price is not the same thing as value. Suppose that on a day the price of everything viz., coal, bread, postage stamps, a day’s labour, the rent of houses, etc. were to double. Prices then would certainly rise, but values of all things except one would not."The writer wants to say that if prices of all things were doubled

In a group of six women there are four dancers, four vocal musicians, one actress and three violinists. Girija and Vanaja are among the violinists while Jalaja and Shailaja do not know how to play on the violin. Shailaja and Tanuja are among the dancers. Jalaja, Vanaja, Shailaja and Tanuja are all vocal musicians and two of them are also violinists. If Pooja is an actress, who among the following is certainly a dancer and a violinist?

Six identical cards are placed on a table. Each card has the number ‘1’ marked on one side and the number ‘2’ marked on its other side. All the six cards are placed in such a manner that the number ‘1’ is on the upper side. In one try, exactly four (neither more nor less) cards are turned upside down. In how many least number of tries can the cards be turned upside down such that all the six cards show the number ‘2’ on the upper side?

Consider the following matrix:Which one of the following figures fits into the blank part of the above matrix?

Four children are sitting in a row. A is occupying the seat next to B but not next to C. If C is not sitting next to D, who is/are occupying seat/seats adjacent to D?

Location of B is north of A and location of C is east of A. The distances AB and AC are 5 km and 12 km respectively. The shortest distance (in km) between the locations B and C is

Two cars start towards each other, from two places A and B which are at a distance of 160 km. They start at the same time 08 ∶ 10 AM. If the speeds of the cars are 50 km per hour and 30 km per hour respectively, they will meet each other at

What is the trend of the average profit of B from the year 1997 to the year 2000?

A question paper must have a question on one of the eight poets : A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H. The first four belong to the medieval period while the rest are considered modern poets. Generally, modern poets figure in the question paper in alternate years. Generally those who like H like G also; and those who like F like E also. The paper-setter does not like to ask about F as he has written a book on F, but he likes F. Last year, the paper contained a question on A. On the basis of the information given, this year's paper is most likely to contain a question on

As per agreement with a bank, a businessman had to refund a loan in some equal instalments without interest. After paying 18 instalments he found that 60 percent of his loan was refunded. How many instalments were there in the agreement?

Why do we continue to depend on the fossil fuels heavily?1. Inadequate technological development2. Inadequate funds for research and development3. Inadequate availability of alternative sources of energySelect the correct answer using the code given

Consider that:1. A is taller than B.2. C is taller than A.3. D is taller than C.4. E is the tallest of all.If they are made to sit in the above order of their height, who will occupy the mid position?

Examine the following statements:1. George attends Music classes on Monday.2. He attends Mathematics classes on Wednesday.3. His Literature classes are not on Friday.4. He attends History classes on the day following the day of his Mathematics classes.5. On Tuesday, he attends his Sports classes.If he attends just one subject in a day and his Sunday is free, then he is also free on

The author prefers government as the umpire and private sector as players because

Assume that1. the hour and minute hands of a clock move without jerking.2. the clock shows a time between 8 o'clock and 9 o'clock3. the two hands of the clock are one above the other.After how many minute (nearest integer) will the two hands be again lying one above the other?

What is the profession of B?

Examine the following figure:Which one of the following figures has the above figure embedded in it?

Which one of the following statements best implies the need to shift toward contemporary conservation approach?

"If political leadership fails to emerge, there is a likelihood of military taking over power in developing countries. Radical student groups or labour may try to raise revolution but they are not likely to compete with the military. Military intervention, rule, and withdrawal from politics is closely related to a society's level of political development."In the context of political development, the assumption in the above passage is that

The following table shows the marks obtained by two students in different subjects :Student AMaximum MarksStudent BMaximum MarksEnglish6010080150 Psychology7010070100History5010060100Sanskrit30501525The difference in the mean aggregate percentage marks of the students is

What is the most important massage conveyed by the passage?

Consider the table given below in which the numbers bear certain relationship among themselves along the rows:29131833X1930273Which one of the following numbers is the missing number indicated above by X?

The author supports policies which will help

The number of deaths among the army personnel is 8 in 1000, among the civilian population it is 20 per 1000. Which one of the following inferences can be drawn from this statements?

Consider the following statements:There are six villages A, B, C, D, E and F.F is 1 km to the west of D.B is 1 km to the east of E.A is 2 km to the north of E.C is 1 km to the east of A.D is 1 km to the south of A.Which three villages are in a line?

Consider the following matrix with one empty block in the lower extreme corner :Which of the following figures could fit in the empty block and thus complete the matrix?

With reference to "ideological bias", the passage implies that

Population (lakhs) and income (Cr) of a city, 1992–1995: | Year | Population (lakh) | Income (cr) | | ---- | ---------- | ------ | | 1992 | 20 | 10,10 | | 1993 | 21 | 11,11 | | 1994 | 22 | 12,25 | | 1995 | 23 | 13,45 | Which statement is correct?

If Sohan, while selling two goats at the same price, makes a profit of 10% on one goat and suffers a loss of 10% on the other.

Consider the following statements :According to the author, India's economy has grown but there is no room for complacency as1. Growth eradicates poverty. 2. Growth has resulted in prosperity for all.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to the passage, which of the following would help in the mitigation of greenhouse gases?1. Reducing the consumption of meat2. Rapid economic liberalization3. Reducing the consumerism4. Modern management practices of livestockSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

The author's children held his hands firmly because

Given the statements: "Buses are the cause of more accidents than cars, and trucks cause fewer accidents than buses", which of the following conclusions can we draw?

According to the passage, which of the following is/are necessary for ensuring globalization?1. Privatization of public enterprises2. Expansionary policy of public expenditure3. Free play of market forces to determine wages and employment4. Privatization of social services like education and healthSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

Five persons fire bullets at a target at an interval of 6, 7, 8, 9, and 12 seconds respectively. The number of times they would fire the bullets together at the target in an hour is:

The letters L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T are substituted by nine integers 1 to 9 but not in that order. 4 is assigned to P. The difference between P and T is 5. The difference between N and T is 3. What is the integer assigned to N?

Consider the following figures:Change in positions of beads in the four figures above follows a sequence. Following the same sequence, which of the figures below should appear as the fifth figure above?

 Trend of average profit of B from 1997 to 2000?

There are 50 students admitted to a nursery class. Some students can speak only English and some can speak only Hindi. 10 students can speak both English and Hindi. If the number of students who can speak English is 21, then how many students can speak Hindi, how many can speak only Hindi and how many can speak only English?

What is the essential message of the passage?

In which year is the average profit of A and B same?

The portfolio composition of the government refers to

If the 3 rd day of a month is Monday, which one of the following will be the fifth day from 21 st of this month?

Cynthia was afraid to stand on stage because

A worker reaches his factory 3 minutes late if his speed form his house to the factory is 5 km/hr. If he walks at a speed of 6 km/hr, then he reaches the factory 7 minutes early. The distance of the factory from his house is

According to the passage, rural roads should be in the domain of public sector only. Why?

A straight line segment is 36 cm long. Points are to be marked on the line from both endpoints. From each end, the first point is at a distance of 1 cm from the end, the second point is at a distance of 2 cm from the first point and the third point is at a distance of 3 cm from the second point and so on. If the points on the ends are not counted and the common points are counted as one, what is the number of points?

What is the difference between the average profit of B and A in the year 1998?

Consider the following statements:According to the passage, an oil company can make greater profits, if a transparent formula for petrol pricing is announced every fortnight on month, by1. promoting its sales.2. undertaking innovation.3. cutting costs.4. selling its equity shares at higher prices.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

There are seven persons up on a ladder, A, B, C, D, E, F and G (not in that order). A is further up than E but is lower than C. B is in the middle. G is between A and B. E is between B and F. If F is between E and D, the person on the bottom step of the ladder will be

For a charity show, the total tickets sold were 420. Half of these tickets were sold at the rate of Rs. 5 each, one-third at the rate of Rs. 3 each and the rest for Rs. 2 each. What was the total amount received?

The following table gives the population and total income of a city for four years:Year1992199319941995 Population in lakhs20212223 Income in crores Rs.1010111112251345Which one of the following statements is correct in respect of the above data?

What is the profession of D?

According to the passage, how does the mitigation of greenhouse gases help us?1. Reduces expenditure on public health2. Reduces dependence on livestock3. Reduces energy requirements4. Reduces rate of global climate changeSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

The following table shows the marks obtained by two students in different subjects: [2014/38] Student A -> Maximum Marks (MM), Student B -> Maximum Marks (MM) | |A| MM | B| MM| |----|----|----|----|----| |English | 60 |100 | 80| 150| |Psychology| 70| 100 | 70 | 100| | History | 50 |100 | 60 | 100| |Sanskrit | 30 | 50 |15 | 25| The difference in the mean aggregate percentage marks of the students is

Out of a total of 120 musicians in a club, 5% can play all the three instruments, guitar, violin and flute. It so happens that the number of musicians who can play any two and only two of the above instruments is 30. The number of musicians who can play the guitar alone is 40. What is the total number of those who can play violin alone or flute alone ?

A bell rings every 18 minutes. A second bell rings every 24 minutes. A third bell rings every 32 minutes. If all the three bells ring at the same time at 8 o’clock in the morning, at what other time will they all ring together ?

The transformation that occurred during the audition refers to

According to the passage, what is/are the reason/reasons for saying that the time has come to review the role of public sector?1. Now public sector has lots its relevance in the industrialization process.2. Public sector does not perform satisfactorily.3. Entrepreneurship in private sector is expanding.4. Effective competition policies are available now.Which of the statements given above is/are correct in the given context?

A gardener increased the area of his rectangular garden by increasing its length by 40% and decreasing its width by 20%. The area of the new garden

Cynthia's classmates were chatting because

According to the passage, the basic philosophy of globalization is to

Cynthia's knees were quaking because

With reference to the figure given below, the number of different routes form S to T without retracing from U and / or V, is

How much more average profit did A make in the year 2000 than in the year 1999?

With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made:1. To maintain natural ecosystems, exploitation of natural resources should be completely avoided.2. Not only anthropogenic but also natural reasons can adversely affect ecosystems.3. Loss of endemic diversity leads to the extinction of ecosystems.Which of the above assumptions is/are correct?

 Difference between average profit of B and A in 1998?

According to the passage, in the process of globalization the State should have

Consider the following statements:According to the passage, private oil companies re-enter the oil producing market if1. a transparent rule-based petrol pricing exists.2. there is no government interference in the oil producing market.3. subsidies are given by the government.4. regulations of anti-trust are removed.Which of the statements given above are correct?

According to the passage, under the globalization, government interventions are viewed as processes leading to

A and B decide to travel from place X to place Y by bus. A has Rs. 10 with him and he finds that it is 80% of the bus fare for two persons. B finds that he has Rs. 3 with him and hands it over to A. In this context, which one of the following statements is correct ?

Consider the following statements:According to the passage, the adverse impact of climate change on an ecosystem can be a 1. permanent disappearance of some of its flora and fauna.2. permanent disappearance of ecosystem itself.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:Climate change may force the shifting of locations of the existing crops due to1. melting of glaciers.2. water availability and temperature suitability at other locations.3. poor productivity of crops.4. wider adaptability of crop plants.Which of the statements given above are correct?

The apologists of the "Free Market System" according to the passage, believe in

Six books are labelled A, B, C, D, E and F and are placed side by side. Books B, C, E and F have green covers while others have yellow covers. Books A, B and D are new while the rest are old volumes. Books A, B and C are law reports while the rest are medical extracts. Which two books are old medical extracts and have green covers ?

A group of 630 children is seated in rows for a group photo session. Each row contains three less children than the row in front of it. Which one of the following number of rows is not possible?

The author's central focus is on