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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Prelims - Paper 2 (CSAT)
20 shown2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.21
The richer States have a responsibility to cut down carbon emissions and promote clean energy investments. These are the States that got electricity, grew faster and now have high per capita income, making them capable of sharing India's burden of becoming eco-friendly. Delhi, for example, can help by generating its own clean electricity using solar rooftop panels or even help poor States finance their clean energy projects. It is no secret that State Electricity Boards, which control 95% of the distribution network, are neck-deep in losses. These losses further discourage State utilities from adopting renewable energy as it is more expensive than fossil fuels.
Which among the following is the most logical and rational assumption that can be made from the above passage?
CSAT
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.22
Set against a rural backdrop, 'Stench of kerosene' is the story of a couple, Guleri and Manak, who have been happily married for several years but do not have a child. Manak's mother is desperate to have a grandchild to carry on the family name. Hence, she gets Manak remarried in Guleri's absence. Manak, who acts as a reluctant but passive spectator, is meanwhile, informed by a friend that Guleri, on hearing about her husband's second marriage, poured kerosene on her clothes and set fire to them. Manak is heartbroken and begins to live as if he were a dead man. When his second wife delivers a son, Manak stares at the child for a long time and blurts out, "Take him away! He stinks of kerosene."
This is a sensitive issue-based story which tries to sensitise the readers about
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2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.23
The ultimate aim of government is not to rule or control by fear, nor to demand obedience, but conversely, to free every man from fear, that he may live in all possible security. In other words, to strengthen his natural right to exist and work without injury to himself or others. The object of government is not to change men from rational beings into beasts or puppets. It should enable them to develop their minds and bodies in security, and to employ their reason unshackled.
Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?
CSAT
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.24
Our municipal corporations are understaffed. The issue of skills and competencies of the staff poses an even greater challenge. Urban services delivery and infrastructure are complex to plan and execute. They require a high degree of specialization and professionalism. The current framework within which municipal employees, including senior management, are recruited does not adequately factor in the technical and managerial competencies required. Cadre and recruitment rules only specify the bare minimum in academic qualifications. There is no mention of managerial or technical competencies, or of relevant work experience. This is the case with most municipal corporations. They also suffer from weak organisation design and structure.
Which among the following is the most logical and rational assumption that can be made from the above passage?
CSAT
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.25
Flamingos in large flocks in the wild are social and extremely loyal. They perform group mating dances. Parents are very fond of their chicks, gathering them into crèches for protection while both males and females fly off to search for food.
Which among the following is the most logical corollary to the above passage?
CSAT
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.26
Vast numbers of Indian citizens without bank accounts live in rural areas, are financially and functionally illiterate, and have little experience with technology. A research study was conducted in a particular area in which electronic wage payments in Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) are meant to go directly to the poor. It was observed that recipients often assume that the village leader needs to mediate the process, as was the case under the previous paper-based system. Among households under this research study area who claimed to have at least one bank account, over a third reported still receiving MGNREGS wages in cash directly from a village leader.
What is the most logical, rational and crucial message that is implied in the above passage?
CSAT
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.27
Individuals, groups and leaders who promote human development operate under strong institutional, structural and political constraints that affect policy options. But experience suggests broad principles for shaping an appropriate agenda for human development. One important finding from several decades of human development experience is that focusing exclusively on economic growth is problematic. While we have good knowledge about how to advance health and education, the causes of growth are much less certain and growth is often elusive. Further, an unbalanced emphasis on growth is often associated with negative environmental consequences and adverse distributional effects. The experience of China, with its impressive growth record, reflects these broader concerns and underlines the importance of balanced approaches that emphasize investments in the non-income aspects of human development. With reference to the above passage, consider the following statements:
1
In developing countries, a strong institutional framework is the only requirement for human development and policy options.
2
Human development and economic growth are not always positively inter-related.
3
Focusing only on human development should be the goal of economic growth.
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2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.28
With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
1
Higher economic growth is essential to ensure reduction in economic disparity.
2
Environmental degradation is sometimes a consequence of economic growth.
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2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.29
If A runs less fast than B, and B runs as fast but not faster than C; then, as compared to A, C runs
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2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.30
Each of A, B, C and D has ₹ 100. A pays ₹ 20 to B, who pays ₹ 10 to C, who gets ₹ 30 from D. In this context,
which one of the following statements is not correct?
CSAT
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.31
In a town, 45% population read magazine A, 55% read magazine B, 40% read magazine C, 30% read magazines A and B, 15% read magazines B and C, 25% read magazines A and C; and 10% read all the three magazines. What percentage do not read any magazine?
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2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.32
Examine the following statements:
1
Lady's finger is tastier than cabbage.
2
Cauliflower is tastier than lady's finger.
3
Cabbage is not tastier than peas.
The conclusion that can be drawn from these statements is that
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2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.33
Shahid and Rohit start from the same point in opposite directions. After each 1 km, Shahid always turns left and Rohit always turns right.
Which of the following statements is correct?
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2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.34
In a 500 metres race, B starts 45 metres ahead of A, but A wins the race while B is still 35 metres behind. What is the ratio of the speeds of A to B assuming that both start at the same time?
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2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.35
Two equal glasses of same type are respectively 1/3 and 1/4 full of milk. They are then filled up with water and the contents are mixed in a pot. What is the ratio of milk and water in the pot?
CSAT
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.36
Out of 130 students appearing in an examination, 62 failed in English, 52 failed in Mathematics, whereas 24 failed in both English and Mathematics. The number of students who passed finally is
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2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.37
In a group of persons travelling in a bus, 6 persons can speak Tamil, 15 can speak Hindi and 6 can speak Gujarati. In that group none can speak any other language. If 2 persons in the group can speak two languages only and one person can speak all the three languages, then how many persons are there in the group?
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2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.38
In a parking area, the total number of wheels of all the cars (four-wheelers) and scooters/motorbikes (two-wheelers) is 100 more than twice the number of parked vehicles. The number of cars parked is
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2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.39
The mangroves can shed tons of leaves per acre every year; fungi and bacteria break down this leaf litter and consume it, they then are consumed by tiny worms and crustaceans, which in turn feed small fish, which feed larger fish and birds and crocodiles.
Which among the following is the most logical inference of the above statement?
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2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.40
"By liberty I mean the eager maintenance of that atmosphere in which men have the opportunity to be their best selves."
Which one of the following expresses the view implied in the above statement?
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