Q 2. CSAT 2017

The keynote that seems to be emerging from the passage is that

a) we should first consult wisely and then resolve firmly
b) we should reject suggestions of friends and remain unchanged
c) we should always remain broad-minded
d) we should be resolute and achievement-oriented
Answer: a
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  •   Options (b) and (c) can be eliminated easily because they are wrong.
  •   " It is only the man who first consults wisely, then resolves firmly and then executes his purpose" captures the keynote idea. Given by option (a).
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Q 17. CSAT 2017

"Rights are certain advantageous conditions of social well-being indispensable to the true development of the citizen." In the light of this statement, which one of the following is the correct understanding of rights?
a) Rights aim at individual good only.
b) Rights aim at social good only.
c) Rights aim at both individual and social good.
d) Rights aim at individual good devoid of social well-being.
Answer: c
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Q 20. CSAT 2017

Gopal bought a cell phone and sold it to Ram at 10% profit. Then Ram wanted to sell it back to Gopal at 10% loss. What will be Gopal's position if he agreed?
a) Neither loss nor gain
b) Loss 1%
c) Gain 1%
d) Gain 0:5%
Answer: c
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Q 23. CSAT 2017

What does the above passage imply?

a) In a democracy, force is the main phenomenon in the actual exercise of sovereignty.
b) In a mature democracy, force to great extent is the main phenomenon in the actual exercise of sovereignty.
c) In a mature democracy, use of force is irrelevant in the actual exercise of sovereignty.
d) In a mature democracy, force is narrowed down to a marginal phenomenon in the actual exercise of sovereignty.
Answer: d
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     ● Option A: Incorrect. This option suggests that force is the main phenomenon in a democracy, which contradicts the idea of a mature democracy where force is minimized.  
     ● Option B: Incorrect. This implies that force is still significant in a mature democracy, which is not consistent with the passage's implication.  
     ● Option C: Incorrect. This suggests that force is completely irrelevant, which is an extreme position not supported by the passage.  
     ● Option D: Correct. This option accurately reflects the passage's implication that in a mature democracy, the use of force is minimized and becomes a marginal aspect of exercising sovereignty.  
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Q 73. CSAT 2017

Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?

a) Agricultural practices that enhance biodiversity can often increase farm output and reduce the vulnerability to disasters.
b) All the countries of the world should be encouraged to replace ecoagriculture with conventional agriculture.
c) Ecoagriculture should be permitted in protected areas without destroying the biodiversity there.
d) The yield of food crops will be very high if ecoagricultural practices are adopted to cultivate them.
Answer: a
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  •   Option (a) is correct, as it says “agri practices that enhance biodiversity can increase output”.
  •   Option (b) is incorrect as it says the opposite from what passage conveys.
  •   Option (c) is wrong as the first statement itself talks about “outside protected areas”.
  •   Option (d) is wrong as this is not discussed.
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Q 1. CSAT 2016

Who of the following belongs to Hyderabad?
a) B
b) E
c) Neither B nor E
d) Cannot be determined as data are inadequate
Answer: b
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Q 3. CSAT 2016

A 2-digit number is reversed. The larger of the two numbers is divided by the smaller one. What is the largest possible remainder?
a) 9
b) 27
c) 36
d) 45
Answer: d
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Q 9. CSAT 2016

There are certain 2-digit numbers. The difference between the number and the one obtained on reversing it is always 27. How many such maximum 2-digit numbers are there?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) None of the above
Answer: d
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