10 questions from the UPSC 2021 examination.
10 questions
In the English alphabet, the first 4 letters are written in opposite order; and the next 4 letters are written in opposite order and so on; and at the end Y and Z are interchanged. Which will be the fourth letter to the right of the 13th letter? <!--qid:UPSC_2021_CSAT_Q10-->
Consider all 3-digit numbers (without repetition of digits) obtained using three non-zero digits which are multiples of 3. Let S be their sum. Which of the following is/are correct? 1. S is always divisible by 74. 2. S is always divisible by 9. Select the correct answer using the code given below: <!--qid:UPSC_2021_CSAT_Q6-->
With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Equality is a prerequisite for people to participate in the multiple transactions of society from a position of confidence. 2. Occurrence of inequality is detrimental to the survival of democracy. 3. Equal standing of all citizens is an idea that cannot actually be realised even in a democracy. 4. Right to equality should be incorporated into our values and day-to-day political vocabulary. Which of the above assumptions are valid? <!--qid:UPSC_2021_CSAT_Q3-->
Which one of the following statements best reflects the crux of the passage given above? <!--qid:UPSC_2021_CSAT_Q4-->
There are two Classes A and B having 25 and 30 students respectively. In Class-A the highest score is 21 and lowest score is 17. In Class-B the highest score is 30 and lowest score is 22. Four students are shifted from Class-A to Class-B. Consider the following statements: 1. The average score of Class-B will definitely decrease. 2. The average score of Class-A will definitely increase. Which of the above statements is/are correct? <!--qid:UPSC_2021_CSAT_Q7-->
What is the most logical assumption that can be made from the passage given above? <!--qid:UPSC_2021_CSAT_Q1-->
Consider two Statements and a Question: Statement-1: Priya is 4 ranks below Seema and is 31st from the bottom. Statement-2: Ena is 2 ranks above Seema and is 37th from the bottom. Question: What is Seema's rank from the top in the class of 40 students? Which one of the following is correct in respect of the Statements and the Question? <!--qid:UPSC_2021_CSAT_Q8-->
Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the passage given above? <!--qid:UPSC_2021_CSAT_Q2-->
In a group of 120 persons, 80 are Indians and rest are foreigners. Further, 70 persons in the group can speak English. The number of Indians who can speak English is <!--qid:UPSC_2021_CSAT_Q5-->
Consider two Statements and a Question: Statement-1: Each of A and D is heavier than each of B, E and F, but none of them is the heaviest. Statement-2: A is heavier than D, but is lighter than C. Question: Who is the heaviest among A, B, C, D and E? Which one of the following is correct in respect of the Statements and the Question? <!--qid:UPSC_2021_CSAT_Q9-->