UPSC Prelims 2013
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- ReasoningView Answer for: Examine the following three figures, in which the numbers follow a specific pattern:50What is the missing number (?) in Figure 3?
Examine the following three figures, in which the numbers follow a specific pattern:
What is the missing number (?) in Figure 3?
- ReasoningView Answer for: "Problem figures:45"
Direction for following 2 questions:
In each item, there are two sets of figures: Problem Figures and Answer Figures. The Problem Figures follow a particular sequence. In accordance with the same, which one of the four Answer Figures should appear as the fifth figure?
- ReasoningView Answer for: Geeta is older than her cousin Meena. Meena’s brother Bipin is older than Geeta. When Meena and Bipin visit Geeta, they like to play chess. Meena wins the game more often than Geeta.Based on the above information, four conclusions have been made. Which one of these logically follows from the information given above?
Geeta is older than her cousin Meena. Meena’s brother Bipin is older than Geeta. When Meena and Bipin visit Geeta, they like to play chess. Meena wins the game more often than Geeta.
Based on the above information, four conclusions have been made. Which one of these logically follows from the information given above?
- ReasoningView Answer for: Seven men A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are standing in a queue in that order. Each one is wearing a cap of a different color: Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red. D is able to see in front of him Green and Blue, but not Violet. E can see Violet and Yellow, but not Red. G can see caps of all colors other than Orange.If E is wearing an Indigo-colored cap, then the color of the cap worn by F is:
Seven men A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are standing in a queue in that order. Each one is wearing a cap of a different color: Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red.
- D is able to see in front of him Green and Blue, but not Violet.
- E can see Violet and Yellow, but not Red.
- G can see caps of all colors other than Orange.
If E is wearing an Indigo-colored cap, then the color of the cap worn by F is:
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Five cities P, Q, R, S, and T are connected by different modes of transport as follows:
- P and Q are connected by boat as well as rail.
- S and R are connected by bus and boat.
- Q and T are connected by air only.
- P and R are connected by boat only.
- T and R are connected by rail and bus.
View Answer for: If a person visits each of the places starting from P and gets back to P, which of the following places must he visit twice?If a person visits each of the places starting from P and gets back to P, which of the following places must he visit twice?
- ReasoningView Answer for: There are five hobby clubs in the college: Photography, Yachting, Chess, Electronics, and Gardening. The Gardening group meets every second day. The Electronics group meets every third day. The Chess group meets every fourth day. The Yachting group meets every fifth day. The Photography group meets every sixth day.How many times do all five groups meet on the same day within $180$ days?
There are five hobby clubs in the college: Photography, Yachting, Chess, Electronics, and Gardening.
- The Gardening group meets every second day.
- The Electronics group meets every third day.
- The Chess group meets every fourth day.
- The Yachting group meets every fifth day.
- The Photography group meets every sixth day.
How many times do all five groups meet on the same day within days?
- ReasoningView Answer for: The music director of a film wants to select four persons to work on different aspects of a musical composition. Seven persons are available: Rohit, Tanya, Shobha, Kaushal, Kunal, Mukesh, and Jaswant. However: Rohit and Tanya will not work together. Kunal and Shobha will not work together. Mukesh and Kunal want to work together.Which of the following is the most acceptable group?
The music director of a film wants to select four persons to work on different aspects of a musical composition. Seven persons are available: Rohit, Tanya, Shobha, Kaushal, Kunal, Mukesh, and Jaswant. However:
- Rohit and Tanya will not work together.
- Kunal and Shobha will not work together.
- Mukesh and Kunal want to work together.
Which of the following is the most acceptable group?
- ReasoningView Answer for: Consider the following statements: A primary group is relatively smaller in size. Intimacy is an essential characteristic of a primary group. A family may be an example of a primary group.In light of the above statements, which one of the following is true?
Consider the following statements:
- A primary group is relatively smaller in size.
- Intimacy is an essential characteristic of a primary group.
- A family may be an example of a primary group.
In light of the above statements, which one of the following is true?
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Five cities P, Q, R, S, and T are connected by different modes of transport as follows:
- P and Q are connected by boat as well as rail.
- S and R are connected by bus and boat.
- Q and T are connected by air only.
- P and R are connected by boat only.
- T and R are connected by rail and bus.
View Answer for: Which one of the following pairs of cities is connected by any of the routes directly without going to any other city?Which one of the following pairs of cities is connected by any of the routes directly without going to any other city?
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A tennis coach is trying to put together a team of four players for the forthcoming tournament. For this, 7 players are available: males A, B, and C; and females W, X, Y, and Z. All players have equal capability and at least 2 males will be in the team. For a team of four, all players must be able to play with each other. However: B cannot play with W, C cannot play with Z, and W cannot play with Y.
View Answer for: If B is selected and Y is rejected, the team will consist of which one of the following groups?If B is selected and Y is rejected, the team will consist of which one of the following groups?
- ReasoningView Answer for: Consider the following matrix: 3 | 370 | 7 ---|-----|--- 2 | 224 | 6 1 | 730 | X What is the number at ‘X’ in the above matrix?
Consider the following matrix:
3 370 7 2 224 6 1 730 X What is the number at ‘X’ in the above matrix?
- ReasoningView Answer for: A, B, C, D, and E belong to five different cities P, Q, R, S, and T (not necessarily in that order). Each one of them comes from a different city. Further, it is given that: B and C do not belong to Q. B and E do not belong to P and R. A and C do not belong to R, S, and T. D and E do not belong to Q and T.Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
A, B, C, D, and E belong to five different cities P, Q, R, S, and T (not necessarily in that order). Each one of them comes from a different city. Further, it is given that:
- B and C do not belong to Q.
- B and E do not belong to P and R.
- A and C do not belong to R, S, and T.
- D and E do not belong to Q and T.
Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
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Read the following passage and answer the three items that follow:
Out of four friends A, B, C, and D,
- A and B play football and cricket.
- B and C play cricket and hockey.
- A and D play basketball and football.
- C and D play hockey and basketball.
View Answer for: Which game do B, C, and D play together?Which game do B, C, and D play together?
- Reasoning
Read the following passage and answer the three items that follow:
Out of four friends A, B, C, and D,
- A and B play football and cricket.
- B and C play cricket and hockey.
- A and D play basketball and football.
- C and D play hockey and basketball.
View Answer for: Who does not play hockey?Who does not play hockey?
- ReasoningView Answer for: Consider the following figures 1, 2, 3, and 4:44In the figure from 1 to 4 above, two symbols are shown to change their position in a regular direction. Following the same sequence, which one of the following will appear at the fifth stage?
Consider the following figures 1, 2, 3, and 4:
In the figure from 1 to 4 above, two symbols are shown to change their position in a regular direction. Following the same sequence, which one of the following will appear at the fifth stage?
- ReasoningView Answer for: Five people A, B, C, D, and E are seated around a round table. Every chair is spaced equidistant from adjacent chairs. C is seated next to A. A is seated two seats from D. B is not seated next to A.Which of the following must be true? D is seated next to B. E is seated next to A.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Five people A, B, C, D, and E are seated around a round table. Every chair is spaced equidistant from adjacent chairs.
- C is seated next to A.
- A is seated two seats from D.
- B is not seated next to A.
Which of the following must be true?
- D is seated next to B.
- E is seated next to A.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Five cities P, Q, R, S, and T are connected by different modes of transport as follows:
- P and Q are connected by boat as well as rail.
- S and R are connected by bus and boat.
- Q and T are connected by air only.
- P and R are connected by boat only.
- T and R are connected by rail and bus.
View Answer for: Between which two cities among the pairs of cities given below are there maximum travel options available?Between which two cities among the pairs of cities given below are there maximum travel options available?
- ReasoningView Answer for: There are some balls of red, green, and yellow color lying on a table. There are as many red balls as there are yellow balls. There are twice as many yellow balls as there are green ones.The number of red balls:
There are some balls of red, green, and yellow color lying on a table.
- There are as many red balls as there are yellow balls.
- There are twice as many yellow balls as there are green ones.
The number of red balls:
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Five cities P, Q, R, S, and T are connected by different modes of transport as follows:
- P and Q are connected by boat as well as rail.
- S and R are connected by bus and boat.
- Q and T are connected by air only.
- P and R are connected by boat only.
- T and R are connected by rail and bus.
View Answer for: Which mode of transport would help one to reach R starting from Q, but without changing the mode of transport?Which mode of transport would help one to reach R starting from Q, but without changing the mode of transport?
- ReasoningView Answer for: A cube has six numbers marked 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 on its faces. Three views of the cube are shown below:51iWhat possible number can exist on the two faces marked A and B, respectively, on the cube?51ii
A cube has six numbers marked 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 on its faces. Three views of the cube are shown below:
What possible number can exist on the two faces marked A and B, respectively, on the cube?
- ReasoningView Answer for: In a class of 45 students, a boy is ranked 20th. When two boys joined, his rank was dropped by one. What is his new rank from the end?
In a class of 45 students, a boy is ranked 20th. When two boys joined, his rank was dropped by one. What is his new rank from the end?
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A tennis coach is trying to put together a team of four players for the forthcoming tournament. For this, 7 players are available: males A, B, and C; and females W, X, Y, and Z. All players have equal capability and at least 2 males will be in the team. For a team of four, all players must be able to play with each other. However: B cannot play with W, C cannot play with Z, and W cannot play with Y.
View Answer for: If Y is selected and B is rejected, the team will consist of which one of the following groups?If Y is selected and B is rejected, the team will consist of which one of the following groups?
- ReasoningView Answer for: Four friends, A, B, C, and D, distribute some money among themselves in such a manner that A gets one less than B, C gets 5 more than D, and D gets 3 more than B. Who gets the smallest amount?
Four friends, A, B, C, and D, distribute some money among themselves in such a manner that A gets one less than B, C gets 5 more than D, and D gets 3 more than B. Who gets the smallest amount?
- ReasoningView Answer for: Consider the following figures:57Which one of the following figures would logically come in the 7th position indicated above by a question mark?
Consider the following figures:
Which one of the following figures would logically come in the 7th position indicated above by a question mark?
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Read the following passage and answer the three items that follow:
Out of four friends A, B, C, and D,
- A and B play football and cricket.
- B and C play cricket and hockey.
- A and D play basketball and football.
- C and D play hockey and basketball.
View Answer for: Who plays football, basketball, and hockey?Who plays football, basketball, and hockey?
- ReasoningView Answer for: Problem figures:46
Direction for following 2 questions:
In each item, there are two sets of figures: Problem Figures and Answer Figures. The Problem Figures follow a particular sequence. In accordance with the same, which one of the four Answer Figures should appear as the fifth figure?
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