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CSAT UPSC PYQ 2025

80 questions from the UPSC 2025 examination.

80 questions

1Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATData Sufficiency

A question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question: Is (p + q)^2 - 4pq, where p, q are natural numbers, positive? Statement I: p < q. Statement II: p > q. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements?

AThe Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other statement alone.

BThe Question can be answered by using either Statement alone.

CThe Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone.

DThe Question can be answered even without using any of the Statements.

2Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

The 5-digit number PQRST (all distinct digits) is such that T ≠ 0. P is thrice T. S is greater than Q by 4, while Q is greater than R by 3. How many such 5-digit numbers are possible?

3Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

The difference between any two natural numbers is 10. What can be said about the natural numbers which are divisible by 5 and lie between these two numbers?

AThere is only one such number.

BThere are only two such numbers.

CThere can be more than one such number.

DNo such number exists.

4Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

Which one of the following statements best reflects the critical message conveyed by the author of the passage?

AWithout opposition parties, the administration in a democracy gets to become more responsible.

BDemocracy needs to have revolutionaries in opposition to keep the government alert.

CRulers in a democracy need the support of opposition for their political survival.

DIn a democracy, the opposition is indispensable for the balance of political power and good governance.

5Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: I. Automobile factories are examples of the circular economy. II. Economic growth is compatible with circular use of mineral resources. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

AI only

BII only

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II

6Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

There are n sets of numbers each having only three positive integers with LCM equal to 1001 and HCF equal to 1. What is the value of n?

DMore than 8

7Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATLogical Reasoning

P is the brother of Q and R. S is R's mother. T is P's father. How many of the following statements are definitely true? I. S and T are a couple. II. Q is T's son. III. T is Q's father. IV. S is P's mother. V. R is T's daughter. VI. P is S's son. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

AOnly two

BOnly three

COnly four

DOnly five

8Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made: The growing divergence between the fortunes of the agricultural and non-agricultural economy in India could have been reduced/contained by: I. adapting large-scale cultivation of commercial crops and viable corporate farming. II. providing free insurance for all crops and heavily subsidizing seeds, fertilizers, electricity and farm machinery at par with developed countries. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

AI only

BII only

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II

9Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

Which one of the following statements best reflects the crux of the passage?

AThere is an urgent need for a public policy to promote the consumption of cereal-based foods in wealthier societies.

BAnimal-based food is far less efficient than grain/plant-based food in terms of production and utilization.

CPlant-based protein should replace the animal-based protein in our daily diets.

DInequality in food production and consumption is inevitable in any fast changing society.

10Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

Let P = QQQ be a 3-digit number. What is the HCF of P and 481?

B13

C37

D481

11Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATLogical Reasoning

If FRANCE is coded as 654321 and GERMANY is coded as 9158437, then how is YEMEN coded?

A54321

B81913

C71913

D71813

12Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical, rational and crucial message conveyed by the passage?

AWe must use WPI exclusively in measuring price rise and CPI should be done away with.

BThe present calculation of inflation rate does not correctly measure price rise of individual item/commodity.

CInflation data under-presents services in the consumption basket.

DKnowledge of inflation rate is not really of any use to anybody in the country.

13Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: I. Higher education is a constantly evolving subject that needs to align towards new developments in all spheres of society. II. In our country, sufficient funds are not allocated for promoting higher education. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

AI only

BII only

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II

14Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATLogical Reasoning

If NO is coded as 210, NOT is coded as 4200 and NOTE is coded as 21000, then how is NOTES coded?

A399000

B420000

C440000

D630000

15Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical, rational and pragmatic message conveyed by the passage?

AGreen economy is not possible without reusing critical minerals.

BEvery sector of economy should adapt the reuse of material resources immediately.

CCircular economy can be beneficial for sustainable growth.

DCircular use of material resources is the only option for some industries for their survival.

16Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATData Sufficiency

A question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question: What is the smallest 1-digit number having exactly 4 distinct factors? Statement I: 2 is one of the factors. Statement II: 3 is one of the factors. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements?

AThe Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other statement alone.

BThe Question can be answered by using either Statement alone.

CThe Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone.

DThe Question can be answered even without using any of the Statements.

17Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

A solid cube is painted yellow on all its faces. The cube is then cut into 60 smaller but equal pieces by making the minimum number of cuts. Which of the following statements is/are correct? I. The minimum number of cuts is 9. II. The number of smaller pieces which are not painted on any face is 6. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

AI only

BII only

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II

18Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

Let x be a real number between 0 and 1. Which of the following statements is/are correct? I. x^2 > x^3. II. x > √x. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

AI only

BII only

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II

19Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATData Sufficiency

A question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question: In a football match, team P playing against Q was behind by 3 goals with 10 minutes remaining. Does team P win the match? Statement I: Team P scored 4 goals in the last 10 minutes. Statement II: Team Q scored a total of 4 goals in the match. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements?

AThe Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other statement alone.

BThe Question can be answered by using either Statement alone.

CThe Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone.

DThe Question cannot be answered even using any of the Statements.

20Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATLogical Reasoning

Three teams P, Q, R participated in a tournament in which the teams play with one another exactly once. A win fetches a team 2 points and a draw 1 point. A team gets no point for a loss. Each team scored exactly one goal in the tournament. The team P got 3 points, Q got 2 points and R got 1 point. Which of the following statements is/are correct? I. The result of the match between P and Q is a draw with the score 0 - 0. II. The number of goals scored by R against Q is 1. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

AI only

BII only

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II

21Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

The petrol price shot up by 10% as a result of the hike in crude oil prices. The price of petrol before the hike was ₹ 90 per litre. A person travels 2200 km every month and his car gives a mileage of 16 km per litre. By how many km should he reduce his travel if he wants to maintain his expenditure at the previous level?

A180 km

B200 km

C220 km

D240 km

22Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

The average of three numbers p, q and r is k. p is as much more than the average as q is less than the average. What is the value of r?

Bk-1

Ck+1

Dk/2

23Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

Let both p and k be prime numbers such that (p^2 + k) is also a prime number less than 30. What is the number of possible values of k?

24Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

Which one of the following statements best reflects the central idea of the passage?

AEconomies of scale is essential for transition to green growth.

BModern technological progress is intensely linked to path-dependent innovations.

CCountries with large economies are in a better position to adopt green technologies.

DTiming plays a crucial role in the case of green technology development.

25Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATLogical Reasoning

What is X in the sequence 1, 3, 6, 11, 18, X, 42?

A26

B27

C29

D30

26Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

What is the 489th digit in the number 123456789101112...?

27Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATLogical Reasoning

Consider the following statements: I. If A ≤ B > C < D > E > F ≥ G = H; then B is always greater than E. II. If P > Q = R ≥ S = T ≤ U = V > W; then S is always less than V. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

AI only

BII only

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II

28Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

Consider the first 100 natural numbers. How many of them are not divisible by any one of 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9?

A20

B21

C22

D23

29Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATLogical Reasoning

If 7 * 24 = 25 and 12 * 16 = 20, then what is 16 * 63 equal to?

A70

B66

C65

D64

30Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

Which one of the following statements best reflects the central idea conveyed by the passage?

AGlobal climate change adversely affects the productivity of crops.

BOur total dependence on genetically honed crops entails possible food insecurity.

COur food security should not depend on agricultural productivity alone.

DGenetically honed crops should be replaced with their wild varieties in our present cultivation practices.

31Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: I. Corporate capitalism promotes the growth of labour force and provides more employment opportunities. II. Poor and marginalized sections of population are benefited by corporate capitalism due to trickle-down effect. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

AI only

BII only

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II

32Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

Which one of the following statements best reflects the corollary to the above passage?

AThe benefit of economic reforms percolates down more slowly to the agriculture sector than in other sectors of the economy.

BFor India, the green revolution was not as useful as it was expected to be.

CIndia lagged behind other countries in adapting mechanized and modern farming.

DRural-to-urban migration resulted in the stagnant agriculture sector.

33Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

Let p + q = 10, where p, q are integers. Value-I = Maximum value of p x q when p, q are positive integers. Value-II = Maximum value of p x q when p ≥ -6, q ≥ -4. Which one of the following is correct?

AValue-I < Value-II

BValue-II < Value-I

CValue-I = Value-II

DCannot be determined due to insufficient data

34Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

What is the remainder when 93 + 94 + 95 + 96 + . . . + 9100 is divided by 6?

35Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

What is the maximum value of n such that 7 x 343 x 385 x 1000 x 2401 x 77777 is divisible by 35^n?

36Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

Which one of the following statements best reflects the crux of the passage?

ATrustworthiness cannot be expected in entrepreneurship.

BTrustworthy people are the most vulnerable people.

CNo economic activity is possible without being exposed to betrayal.

DTrust is important though it entails risk.

37Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical, rational and pragmatic message conveyed by the author of the passage?

AThe mitigation and adaptation strategies to address/tackle the climate change is essentially the responsibility of each State.

BIndia is too diverse to implement any effective strategy or programme to address/tackle the climate change.

CIt is basically the responsibility of the Union Government to implement the climate action plans and ensure net zero emissions.

DIndia needs to formulate effective climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies at the State/region level.

38Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

The price (p) of a commodity is first increased by k%; then decreased by k%; again increased by k%; and again decreased by k%. If the new price is q, then what is the relation between p and q?

Ap(10^4 - k^2)^2 = q x 10^8

Bp(10^4 - k^2)^2 = q x 10^4

Cp(10^4 - k^2) = q x 10^4

Dp(10^4 - k^2) = q x 10^8

39Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

A natural number N is such that it can be expressed as N = p + q + r, where p, q and r are distinct factors of N. How many numbers below 50 have this property?

40Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

With reference to above passage, the following assumptions have been made: I. No country needs to depend on ecosystems to boost national income. II. Resource-rich countries need to share their resources with those of scant resources so as to prevent the degradation of ecosystems. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

AI only

BII only

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II

41Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

Consider the following statements: I. There exists a natural number which when increased by 50% can have its number of factors unchanged. II. There exists a natural number which when increased by 150% can have its number of factors unchanged. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

AI only

BII only

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II

42Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

If n is a natural number, then what is the number of distinct remainders of (1^n + 2^n) when divided by 4?

43Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

Three prime numbers p, q and r, each less than 20, are such that p − q = q – r. How many distinct possible values can we get for (p + q + r)?

DMore than 6

44Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATLogical Reasoning

In a certain code if 64 is written as 343 and 216 is written as 729, then how is 512 written in that code?

A1000

B1331

C1728

D2197

45Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATData Sufficiency

A question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question: How is Q related to P? Statement I: P has two sisters, R and S. Statement II: R's father is the brother of Q. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements?

AThe Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other statement alone.

BThe Question can be answered by using either Statement alone.

CThe Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone.

DThe Question cannot be answered even using any of the Statements.

46Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

Which one of the following statements best reflects the critical message conveyed by the passage?

AIndia's political executive should be aware that poverty and social inequality and the consequent sense of insecurity is the main social problem.

BIn India, poverty is the primary reason for social inequality and insecurity.

CPoverty and social inequality are so intricately linked that they pose an unmanageable crisis for India.

DInsecurity, more than poverty, is the main economic issue that Government policies must address.

47Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

Which one of the following statements best reflects the critical message conveyed by the author of the passage?

ACorporate capitalism is important for economic growth of a State and also for democracy.

BCorporate capitalism is imperative for a modern State to achieve its political objectives.

CNo State can ensure its economic survival for long without the role of corporate capitalism.

DCorporate capitalism and democracy have mutual dependence for their continued existence.

48Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

Which one of the following statements best reflects the critical message conveyed by the author of the passage?

AConservation of biodiversity is not an issue to be worried about when some people depend on ecosystems for their livelihoods.

BCommercial exploitation of forests goes against the fundamental rights of the people dependent on forests for food and shelter.

CSustenance of livelihood and degradation of ecosystem while being together exacerbate one another, leading to conflicts and imbalance.

DCommercial exploitation of ecosystems should be completely stopped.

49Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

What is the unit digit in the multiplication of 1 x 3 x 5 x 7 x 9 x ... x 999?

50Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

Which one of the following statements best reflects the central idea conveyed by the passage?

AIndia does not have enough resources for promoting quality education in its universities.

BThe institutions of higher learning in the country should not be under the control of the Government.

CClassroom approach to higher education should be done away with.

DClassroom needs to be reimagined and teaching needs to be re-invented.

51Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

Team X scored a total of N runs in 20 overs. Team Y tied the score in 10% less overs. Had team Y's average run rate (runs per over) been 50% higher, the scores would have been tied in 12 overs. How many runs were scored by team X?

A72

B144

C216

DCannot be determined

52Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical and rational message conveyed by the author of the passage?

AWe need to free the handloom industry from the limited narrative linked to preserving cultural heritage.

BContinued State support to the handloom industry ensures the preservation of some of our glorious art forms and old traditions.

CHousehold units of the handloom sector should be modernized and made an economically viable organized industry.

DHandloom products need to be converted to machine-made designer products so as to make them more popular.

53Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: I. Path-dependent green investments will eventually most likely benefit growth as well as public finances in a country like India. II. If other green technologies follow the same pattern as that of solar energy, there will most likely be an easy green transition. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

AI only

BII only

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II

54Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

Which one of the following statements best reflects the central idea conveyed by the passage?

AMoving to net-zero carbon is possible only by the reduction in household emissions.

BLow-carbon behaviour in people can be brought about by incentivising them.

CCheaper goods and services can be made available to people by using low-carbon technologies.

DManufacturing industries that use low-carbon technologies should be provided with subsidies.

55Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATLogical Reasoning

There are 7 places A, B, C, D, E, F and G in a city connected by various roads AB, AC, CD, DE, BF, EG and FG. A is 6 km south of B. A is 10 km west of C. D is 5 km east of E. C is 6 km north of D. F is 9 km west of B. F is 12 km north of G. A person travels from D to F through these roads. What is the distance covered by the person?

A20 km

B25 km

C31 km

D37 km

56Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

If N^2 = 12345678987654321, then how many digits does the number N have?

C10

D11

57Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATLogical Reasoning

What comes at X and Y respectively in the following sequence? January, January, December, October, X, March, October, Y, September

AJuly, May

BJuly, April

CJune, May

DJune, April

58Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made: I. Green energy production can be linked to/integrated with the climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. II. Effects of climate change are much more severe in coastal and mountainous regions. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

AI only

BII only

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II

59Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: I. Supply-side investments in companies can result in low-carbon behaviour in people. II. People are not capable of adapting low-carbon behaviour without the involvement of Government and Companies. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

AI only

BII only

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II

60Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

A set (X) of 20 pipes can fill 70% of a tank in 14 minutes. Another set (Y) of 10 pipes fills 3/8th of the tank in 6 minutes. A third set (Z) of 16 pipes can empty half of the tank in 20 minutes. If half of the pipes of set X are closed and only half of the pipes of set Y are open, and all pipes of the set (Z) are open, then how long will it take to fill 50% of the tank?

A8 minutes

B10 minutes

C12 minutes

D16 minutes

61Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATLogical Reasoning

Let PQR be a 3-digit number, PPT be a 3-digit number and PS be a 2-digit number, where P, Q, R, S, T are distinct non-zero digits. Further, PQR - PS = PPT. If Q = 3 and T < 6, then what is the number of possible values of (R, S)?

DMore than 4

62Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: I. Global climate change can result in the migration of several plant diseases to new areas. II. Scientific understanding of the wild relatives of our present crops would enable us to strengthen food security. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

AI only

BII only

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II

63Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: I. The food manufacturing and processing industries in every country should align their objectives and processes in accordance with the changing needs of the societies. II. Wealthier societies tend to incur great loss of calories of food materials due to indirect utilization of their agricultural produce. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

AI only

BII only

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II

64Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATLogical Reasoning

If P = +, Q = −, R = ×, S = ÷, then insert the proper notations between the successive numbers in the equation 60_15_3_20_4 = 20:

ASPRQ

BQRPS

CQRSP

DSPQR

65Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

A 4-digit number N is such that when divided by 3, 5, 6, 9 leaves a remainder 1, 3, 4, 7 respectively. What is the smallest value of N?

A1068

B1072

C1078

D1082

66Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATLogical Reasoning

What is X in the sequence 24, X, 12, 18, 36, 90?

A18

B12

67Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: I. There is no need for the State to be involved in any manner in the handloom sector. II. Handloom products are no longer appealing and attractive in the rapidly changing modern world. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

AI only

BII only

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II

68Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

Which one of the following statements reflects the best explanation of the above passage?

AIt emphasizes the inability of the State to enforce its will in practice against the opposition of certain groups within it.

BIt is a cooperative organization for the promotion of the well-being and development of the personality of its members.

CIt takes individuals out of a state of isolation and gives them a chance to participate in the common endeavour.

DIt permits citizens to have a variety of loyalties and allegiance.

69Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATData Sufficiency

A question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question: Let P, Q, R, S be distinct non-zero digits. If PP × PQ = RRSS, where P ≤ 3 and Q ≤ 4, then what is Q equal to? Statement I: R = 1. Statement II: S = 2. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements?

AThe Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other statement alone.

BThe Question can be answered by using either Statement alone.

CThe Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone.

DThe Question can be answered even without using any of the Statements.

70Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

How many possible values of (p + q + r) are there satisfying 1/p + 1/q + 1/r = 1, where p, q and r are natural numbers (not necessarily distinct)?

ANone

BOne

CThree

DMore than three

71Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

If 4 ≤ x ≤ 8 and 2 ≤ y ≤ 7, then what is the ratio of maximum value of (x + y) to minimum value of (x - y)?

B15/2

C-15/2

DNone of the above

72Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

X can complete one-third of a certain work in 6 days, Y can complete one-third of the same work in 8 days and Z can complete three-fourth of the same work in 12 days. All of them work together for n days and then X and Z quit and Y alone finishes the remaining work in 8 2/3 days. What is n equal to?

73Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: I. People above the poverty line also are prone to suffer from anxiety about economic insecurity. II. Eradication of poverty can result in peace and social equality in the country. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

AI only

BII only

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II

74Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

In a T20 cricket match, three players X, Y and Z scored a total of 37 runs. The ratio of number of runs scored by X to the number of runs scored by Y is equal to ratio of number of runs scored by Y to number of runs scored by Z. Value-I = Runs scored by X Value-II = Runs scored by Y Value-III = Runs scored by Z Which one of the following is correct?

AValue-I < Value-II < Value-III

BValue-III < Value-II < Value-I

CValue-I < Value-III < Value-II

DCannot be determined due to insufficient data

75Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATLogical Reasoning

Consider the sequence AB_CC_A_BCCC_BBC_C that follows a certain pattern. Which one of the following completes the sequence?

AB, C, B, C, A

BA, C, B, C, A

CB, C, B, A, C

DC, B, B, A, C

76Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

P and Q walk along a circular track. They start at 5:00 a.m. from the same point in opposite directions. P walks at an average speed of 5 rounds per hour and Q walks at an average speed of 3 rounds per hour. How many times will they cross each other between 5:20 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.?

A12

B13

C14

D15

77Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATLogical Reasoning

A mobile phone has been stolen. There are 3 suspects P, Q and R. They were questioned knowing that only one of them is guilty. Their responses are as follows: P: I did not steal. Q stole it. Q: R did not steal. I did not steal. R: I did not steal. I do not know who did it. Who stole the mobile phone?

DCannot be concluded

78Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

Consider a set of 11 numbers: Value-I = Minimum value of the average of the numbers of the set when they are consecutive integers ≥ -5. Value-II = Minimum value of the product of the numbers of the set when they are consecutive non-negative integers. Which one of the following is correct?

AValue-I < Value-II

BValue-II < Value-I

CValue-I = Value-II

DCannot be determined due to insufficient data

79Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATQuantitative Aptitude

A tram overtakes 2 persons X and Y walking at an average speed of 3 km/hr and 4 km/hr in the same direction and completely passes them in 8 seconds and 9 seconds respectively. What is the length of the tram?

A15 m

B18 m

C20 m

D24 m

80Mediumprelims2 marks

CSATReading Comprehension

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: I. In a democracy, a strong opposition is required only if the Head of Government is indifferent. II. The more aggressive the opposition, the better is the governance in a democracy. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

AI only

BII only

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II