CSAT UPSC PYQ 2023

Which one of the following statements best reflects what is implied by the passage? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q2-->

Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Protection of privacy is not just a right, but it has value to the economy. 2. There is a fundamental link between privacy and innovation. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q64-->

The letters of the word “INCOMPREHENSIBILITIES" are arranged alphabetically in reverse order. How many positions of the letter/letters will remain unchanged? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q80-->

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical and rational implication conveyed by the passage? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q21-->

Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. To implement the Sustainable Development Goals and to achieve zero-hunger goal, monoculture agriculture practices are inevitable even if they do not address malnutrition. 2. Dependence on a few crops has negative consequences for human health and the ecosystem. 3. Government policies regarding food planning need to incorporate nutritional security. 4. For the present monoculture agriculture practices, farmers receive subsidies in various ways and government offers remunerative prices for grains and therefore they do not tend to consider crop diversity. Which of the above assumptions are valid? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q35-->

Which one of the following statements best reflects the crux of the passage? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q13-->

For five children with ages a < b < c < d < e; any two successive ages differ by 2 years. Question: What is the age of the youngest child? Statement-1: The age of the eldest is 3 times the youngest. Statement-2: The average age of the children is 8 years. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q60-->

A cuboid of dimensions 7 cm x 5 cm x 3 cm is painted red, green and blue colour on each pair of opposite faces of dimensions 7 cm x 5 cm, 5 cm x 3 cm, 7 cm x 3 cm respectively. Then the cuboid is cut and separated into various cubes each of side length 1 cm. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. There are exactly 15 small cubes with no paint on any face. 2. There are exactly 6 small cubes with exactly two faces, one painted with blue and the other with green. Select the correct answer using the code given below: <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q79-->

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical, rational and practical message conveyed by the author of the passage? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q34-->

There are three traffic signals. Each signal changes colour from green to red and then from red to green. The first signal takes 25 seconds, the second signal takes 39 seconds and the third signal takes 60 seconds to change the colour from green to red. The durations for green and red colours are same. At 2:00 p.m, they together turn green. At what time will they change to green next, simultaneously? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q50-->

Consider the following: I. A + B means A is neither smaller nor equal to B. II. A - B means A is not greater than B. III. A x B means A is not smaller than B. IV. A ÷ B means A is neither greater nor equal to B. V. A ± B means A is neither smaller nor greater than B. Statement: P x Q, P - T, T ÷ R, R ± S Conclusion-1: Q ± T Conclusion-2: S + Q Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Statement and the Conclusions? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q70-->

Which one of the following statements best reflects the crux of the passage? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q53-->

Consider a 3-digit number. Question: What is the number? Statement-1: The sum of the digits of the number is equal to the product of the digits. Statement-2: The number is divisible by the sum of the digits of the number. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q59-->

AB and CD are 2-digit numbers. Multiplying AB with CD results in a 3-digit number DEF. Adding DEF to another 3-digit number GHI results in 975. Further A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I are distinct digits. If E = 0, F = 8, then what is A + B + C equal to? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q76-->

Consider the following including the Question and the Statements: There are 5 members A, B, C, D, E in a family. Question: What is the relation of E to B? Statement-1: A and B are a married couple. Statement-2: D is the father of C. Statement-3: E is D's son. Statement-4: A and C are sisters. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and Statements? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q39-->

Let x be a positive integer such that 7x + 96 is divisible by x. How many values of x are possible? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q25-->

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most rational, practical and immediate action required to ensure fair and equitable allocation of water to different stakeholders? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q1-->

A 3-digit number ABC, on multiplication with D gives 37DD where A, B, C and D are different non-zero digits. What is the value of A + B + C? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q16-->

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Global warming is causing spring to come early and for longer durations. 2. Early spring and longer period of spring is not good for bird populations. Which of the above assumptions is/are correct? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q41-->

Consider the following in respect of prime number p and composite number c. 1. (p + c)/(p - c) can be even. 2. 2p + c can be odd. 3. pc can be odd. Which of the statements given above are correct? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q15-->

Consider the following statements in respect of five candidates P, Q, R, S and T. Two statements are true and one statement is false. True Statement: One of P and Q was selected for the job. False Statement: At least one of R and S was selected for the job. True Statement: At most two of R, S and T were selected for the job. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn? 1. At least four were selected for the job. 2. S was selected for the job. Select the correct answer using the code given below: <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q77-->

If 'ZERO' is written as 'CHUR', then how is 'PLAYER' written? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q37-->

There are five persons P, Q, R, S and T each one of whom has to be assigned one task. Neither P nor Q can be assigned Task-1. Task-2 must be assigned to either R or S. In how many ways can the assignment be done? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q68-->

Choose the group which is different from the others: <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q40-->

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical message implied by the above passage? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q61-->

Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Collection, processing and segregation of municipal waste should be with government agencies. 2. Resource recovery and recycling require technological inputs that can be best handled by private sector enterprises. Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q31-->

How many natural numbers are there which give a remainder of 31 when 1186 is divided by these natural numbers? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q45-->

Question: Is (p + q - r) greater than (p - q + r), where p, q and r are integers? Statement-1: (p - q) is positive. Statement-2: (p - r) is negative. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q57-->

What is the remainder if 2^192 is divided by 6? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q74-->

Question: Is p greater than q? Statement-1: p x q is greater than zero. Statement-2: p^2 is greater than q^2. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q56-->

In a party, 75 persons took tea, 60 persons took coffee and 15 persons took both tea and coffee. No one taking milk takes tea. Each person takes at least one drink. Question: How many persons attended the party? Statement-1: 50 persons took milk. Statement-2: Number of persons who attended the party is five times the number of persons who took milk only. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q58-->

How many distinct 8-digit numbers can be formed by rearranging the digits of the number 11223344 such that odd digits occupy odd positions and even digits occupy even positions? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q19-->

Three of the five positive integers p, q, r, s, t are even and two of them are odd (not necessarily in order). Consider the following: 1. p + q + r - s - t is definitely even. 2. 2p + q + 2r - 2s + t is definitely odd. Which of the above statements is/are correct? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q14-->

A principal P becomes Q in 1 year when compounded half-yearly with R% annual rate of interest. If the same principal P becomes Q in 1 year when compounded annually with S% annual rate of interest, then which one of the following is correct? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q44-->

What is the sum of all digits which appear in all the integers from 10 to 100? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q29-->

A, B, C working independently can do a piece of work in 8, 16 and 12 days respectively. A alone works on Monday, B alone works on Tuesday, C alone works on Wednesday; A alone, again works on Thursday and so on. Consider the following statements: 1. The work will be finished on Thursday. 2. The work will be finished in 10 days. Which of the above statements is/are correct? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q20-->

What is the unit digit in the expansion of (57242)^(9x7x5x3x1)? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q8-->

Which one of the following statements best reflects the crucial message conveyed by the author of the passage? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q11-->

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical and rational inference that can be drawn from the passage? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q23-->

Which one of the following statements best reflects the crux of the passage? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q32-->

In an examination, the maximum marks for each of the four papers namely P, Q, R and S are 100. Marks scored by the students are in integers. A student can score 99% in n different ways. What is the value of n? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q65-->

Which of the following statements best reflects the logical inference from the passage given above? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q22-->

Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Patent protection given to patentees puts a huge burden on public's purchasing power in accessing patented medicines. 2. Dependence on other countries for pharmaceutical products is a huge burden for developing and poor countries. 3. Providing medicines to the public at affordable prices is a key goal during the public health policy design in many countries. 4. Governments need to find an appropriate balance between the rights of patentees and the requirements of the patients. Which of the above assumptions are valid? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q63-->

Let pp, qq and rr be 2-digit numbers where p < q < r. If pp + qq + rr = tt0, where tt0 is a 3-digit number ending with zero, consider the following statements: 1. The number of possible values of p is 5. 2. The number of possible values of q is 6. Which of the above statements is/are correct? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q46-->

There are four letters and four envelopes and exactly one letter is to be put in exactly one envelope with the correct address. If the letters are randomly inserted into the envelopes, then consider the following statements: 1. It is possible that exactly one letter goes into an incorrect envelope. 2. There are only six ways in which only two letters can go into the correct envelopes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q6-->

What is the middle term of the sequence Z, Z, Y, Y, Y, X, X, X, X, W, W, W, W, W, . . ., A? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q55-->

A rectangular floor measures 4 m in length and 2.2 m in breadth. Tiles of size 140 cm by 60 cm have to be laid such that the tiles do not overlap. A tile can be placed in any orientation so long as its edges are parallel to the edges of the floor. What is the maximum number of tiles that can be accommodated on the floor? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q67-->

Based on the above passage, which one of the following terms best expresses the ultimate goal of the state? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q73-->

What is the remainder when 85 x 87 x 89 x 91 x 95 x 96 is divided by 100? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q7-->

Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Organic farming is inherently unsafe for both farmers and consumers. 2. Farmers and consumers need to be educated about eco-friendly food. Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q33-->

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical and rational message conveyed by the author of the passage? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q3-->

A box contains 14 black balls, 20 blue balls, 26 green balls, 28 yellow balls, 38 red balls and 54 white balls. Consider the following statements: 1. The smallest number n such that any n balls drawn from the box randomly must contain one full group of at least one colour is 175. 2. The smallest number m such that any m balls drawn from the box randomly must contain at least one ball of each colour is 167. Which of the above statements is/are correct? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q36-->

If today is Sunday, then which day is it exactly on 10^10 th day? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q49-->

In how many ways can a batsman score exactly 25 runs by scoring single runs, fours and sixes only, irrespective of the sequence of scoring shots? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q5-->

Let P, Q, R, S and T be five statements such that: I. If P is true, then both Q and S are true. II. If R and S are true, then T is false. Which of the following can be concluded? 1. If T is true, then at least one of P and R must be false. 2. If Q is true, then P is true. Select the correct answer using the code given below: <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q78-->

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical, rational and crucial message implied by the passage? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q42-->

There are large number of silver coins weighing 2 gm, 5 gm, 10 gm, 25 gm, 50 gm each. Consider the following statements: 1. To buy 78 gm of coins one must buy at least 7 coins. 2. To weigh 78 gm using these coins one can use less than 7 coins. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q69-->

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical and practical message conveyed by the passage? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q52-->

40 children are standing in a circle and one of them (say child-1) has a ring. The ring is passed clockwise. Child-1 passes on to child-2, child-2 passes on to child-4, child-4 passes on to child-7 and so on. After how many such changes (including child-1) will the ring be in the hands of child-1 again? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q54-->

Consider the following statements: 1. A is older than B. 2. C and D are of the same age. 3. E is the youngest. 4. F is younger than D. 5. F is older than A. How many statements given above are required to determine the oldest person/persons? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q38-->

A number N is formed by writing 9 for 99 times. What is the remainder if N is divided by 13? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q27-->

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most rational, logical and practical message conveyed by the passage? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q72-->

Which one of the following statements best implies the most rational assumption that can be made from the passage? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q12-->

A flag has to be designed with 4 horizontal stripes using some or all of the colours red, green and yellow. What is the number of different ways in which this can be done so that no two adjacent stripes have the same colour? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q66-->

If 7 ⊕ 9 ⊕ 10 = 8, 9 ⊕ 11 ⊕ 30 = 5, 11 ⊕ 17 ⊕ 21 = 13, what is the value of 23 ⊕ 4 ⊕ 15? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q24-->

If ABC and DEF are both 3-digit numbers such that A, B, C, D, E and F are distinct non-zero digits such that ABC + DEF = 1111, then what is the value of A + B + C + D + E + F? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q9-->

What is the number of selections of 10 consecutive things out of 12 things in a circle taken in the clockwise direction? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q48-->

D is a 3-digit number such that the ratio of the number to the sum of its digits is least. What is the difference between the digit at the hundred's place and the digit at the unit's place of D? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q10-->

Consider the sequence ABC__ABC_DABBCD_ABCD that follows a certain pattern. Which one of the following completes the sequence? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q75-->

Each digit of a 9-digit number is 1. It is multiplied by itself. What is the sum of the digits of the resulting number? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q28-->

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical and rational message conveyed by the author of the passage? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q51-->

ABCD is a square. One point on each of AB and CD; and two distinct points on each of BC and DA are chosen. How many distinct triangles can be drawn using any three points as vertices out of these six points? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q30-->

If p, q, r and s are distinct single digit positive numbers, then what is the greatest value of (p + q)(r + s)? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q26-->

For any choices of values of X, Y and Z, the 6-digit number of the form XYZXYZ is divisible by: <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q17-->

What is the sum of all 4-digit numbers less than 2000 formed by the digits 1, 2, 3 and 4, where none of the digits is repeated? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q47-->

125 identical cubes are arranged in the form of a cubical block. How many cubes are surrounded by other cubes from each side? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q18-->

Raj has ten pairs of red, nine pairs of white and eight pairs of black shoes in a box. If he randomly picks shoes one by one (without replacement) from the box to get a red pair of shoes to wear, what is the maximum number of attempts he has to make? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q4-->

Regarding the financialization of household savings, which of the following statements best reflect the solutions that are implied by the passage? 1. A flexible environment is needed to develop solutions. 2. Households need customised solutions. 3. Innovations in financial technology are required. Select the correct answer using the code given below: <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q62-->

Which one of the following statements most likely reflects as to what the author of the passage intends to say? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q71-->

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical, rational and crucial message conveyed by the passage? <!--qid:UPSC_2023_CSAT_Q43-->