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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Prelims - Paper 2 (CSAT)
12 shown2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.69
There are 5 tasks and 5 persons. Task-1 cannot be assigned to either person-1 or person-2. Task-2 must be assigned to either person-3 or person-4. Every person is to be assigned one task. In how many ways can the assignment be done?
CSAT
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.70
The monthly incomes of Peter and Paul are in the ratio of 4 : 3. Their expenses are in the ratio of 3 : 2. If each saves ₹ 6,000 at the end of the month, their monthly incomes respectively are (in ₹)
CSAT - Basic Numeracy
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.71
Two cities A and B are 360 km apart. A car goes from A to B with a speed of 40 km/hr and returns to A with a speed of 60 km/hr. What is the average speed of the car?
CSAT - Basic Numeracy
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.72
A, B, C, D, E and F are cousins. No two cousins are of the same age, but all have birthdays on the same day of the same month. The youngest is 17 years old and the oldest E is 22 years old. F is somewhere between B and D in age. A is older than B. C is older than D. A is one year older than C.
Which one of the following is possible?
CSAT - Logical Reasoning
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.73
What is the number of logically possible orders of all six cousins in terms of increasing age?
CSAT - Logical Reasoning
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.74
In a society it is customary for friends of the same sex to hug and for friends of opposite sex to shake hands when they meet. A group of friends met in a party and there were 24 handshakes. Which one among the following numbers indicates the possible number of hugs?
CSAT - General Mental Ability
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.75
Two men, Anil and David, and two women, Shabnam and Rekha are in a sales group. Only two speak Tamil. The other two speak Marathi. Only one man and one woman can drive a car. Shabnam speaks Marathi. Anil speaks Tamil. Both Rekha and David can drive.
Which of the following statements is true?
CSAT
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.76
In a plane, line X is perpendicular to line Y and parallel to line Z; line U is perpendicular to both lines V and W; line X is perpendicular to line V.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
CSAT
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.77
A cow costs more than 4 goats but less than 5 goats. If a goat costs between ₹ 600 and ₹ 800, which of the following is a most valid conclusion?
CSAT
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.78
A society consists of only two types of people — fighters and cowards. Two cowards are always friends. A fighter and a coward are always enemies. Fighters are indifferent to one another. If A and B are enemies, C and D are friends, E and F are indifferent to each other, A and E are not enemies, while B and F are enemies.
Which of the following statements is correct?
CSAT
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.79
In a box of marbles, there are three less white marbles than the red ones and five more white marbles than the green ones. If there are a total of 10 white marbles, how many marbles are there in the box?
CSAT
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.80
Candidates in a competitive examination consisted of 60% men and 40% women. 70% men and 75% women cleared the qualifying test and entered the final test where 80% men and 70% women were successful.
Which of the following statements is correct?
CSAT
Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
8 shown2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.1
What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as 'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative'?
1
Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
2
Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.
3
There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this.
4
The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
Agriculture
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.2
If a wetland of international importance is brought under the 'Montreux Record', what does it imply?
Environment
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.3
Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the 'Ten Degree Channel'?
Indian Geography
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.4
Consider the following pairs: Programme/Project : Ministry
1
Drought-Prone Area Programme : Ministry of Agriculture
2
Desert Development Programme : Ministry of Environment and Forests
3
National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas : Ministry of Rural Development
Governance and Policy
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.5
With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements:
1
It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
2
It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public awareness.
3
It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.
Environment and Ecology
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.6
With reference to 'Global Environment Facility',
which of the following statements is/are correct?
Environment and Ecology
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.7
With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the following statements:
1
'Photovoltaics' is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of light into electricity, while 'Solar Thermal' is a technology that utilizes the Sun's rays to generate heat which is further used in electricity generation process.
2
Photovoltaics generates Alternating Current (AC), while Solar Thermal generates Direct Current (DC).
3
India has manufacturing base for Solar Thermal technology, but not for Photovoltaics.
General Science
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.8
Consider the following languages:
1
Gujarati
2
Kannada
3
Telugu
Indian Culture