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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Prelims - Paper 2 (CSAT)
20 shown2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.61
Consider the following graph :
Which one of the following statements is not correct with reference to the graph given above?
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.62
For a sports meet, a winners' stand comprising three wooden blocks is in the following form :
There are six different colours available to choose from and each of the three wooden blocks is to be painted such that no two of them has the same colour. In how many different ways can the winners' stand be painted?
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.63
Looking at the graph, it can be inferred that from 1990 to 2010
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.64
With reference to the above graph, consider the following statements considering 1970 as base year :
1
Population has stabilized after 35 years.
2
Population growth rate has stabilized after 35 years.
3
Death rate has fallen by 10% in the first 10 years.
4
Birthrate has stabilized after 35 years.
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.65
Average hourly earnings per year (E) of the workers in a firm are represented in figures A and B as follows :
From the figures, it is observed that the
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.66
Consider the figures given below :
To fit the question mark, the correct answer is
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.67
Consider the following figures A and B :
The manufacturing cost and projected sales for a product are shown in the above figures A and B respectively. What is the minimum number of pieces that should be manufactured to avoid a loss?
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.68
A lift has the capacity of 18 adults or 30 children. How many children can board the lift with 12 adults?
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.69
A person bought a refrigerator worth ₹ 22,800 with 12.5% interest compounded yearly. At the end of first year he paid ₹ 8,650 and at the end of second year ₹ 9,125. How much will he have to pay at the end of third year to clear the debt?
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.70
Consider the following figures :
In the figures (I) to (VI) above, some parts are shown to change their positions in regular directions. Following the same sequence, which of the figures given below will appear at (VII) stage?
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.71
Consider the following graphs. The curves in the graphs indicate different age groups in the populations of two countries A and B over a period of few decades : With reference to the above graphs, which of the following are the most logical and rational inferences that can be made?
1
Over the last two and a half decades, the dependency ratio for country B has decreased.
2
By the end of next two and a half decades, the dependency ratio of country A will be much less than that of country B.
3
In the next two decades, the work-force relative to its total population will increase in country B as compared to country A.
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.72
Lakshmi, her brother, her daughter and her son are badminton players. A game of doubles is about to begin :
(i) Lakshmi's brother is directly across the net from her daughter.
(ii) Her son is diagonally across the net from the worst player's sibling.
(iii) The best player and the worst player are on the same side of the net.
Who is the best player?
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.73
The graph given below indicates the changes in key policy rates made by the Central Bank several times in a year :
Which one of the following can be the most likely reason for the Central Bank for such an action?
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.74
With reference to the above table, which of the following is/are the most logical and rational inference/inferences that can be made?
1
Higher per capita income is generally associated with higher Tele-density.
2
Higher GDP growth rate always ensures higher per capita income.
3
Higher GDP growth rate does not necessarily ensure higher Tele-density.
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.75
With reference to the above table, the following assumptions have been made :
1
Nowadays, prosperity of an already high performing State cannot be sustained without making further large investments in its telecom infrastructure.
2
Nowadays, a very high Tele-density is the most essential condition for promoting the business and economic growth in a State.
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.76
The following graph indicates the composition of our tax revenue for a period of two decades : With reference to the above graph, which of the following is/are the most logical and rational inference/inferences that can be made?
1
During the given period, the revenue from Direct Taxes as percentage of gross tax revenue has increased while that of Indirect Taxes decreased.
2
The trend in the revenue from Excise Duty demonstrates that the growth of manufacturing sector has been negative during the given period.
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.77
If x - y = 8, then which of the following must be true?
1
Both x and y must be positive for any value of x and y.
2
If x is positive, y must be negative for any value of x and y.
3
If x is negative, y must be positive for any value of x and y.
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.78
What is the most rational and crucial message given by the passage?
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.79
Which of the following is the most rational and crucial message given by the passage?
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2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.80
With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
1
The strategy of conservation of wildlife by relocating them from one protected area to another is not often successful.
2
India does not have suitable legislation to save the tigers, and its conservation efforts have failed which forced the tigers to live outside protected areas.
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