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14 questions, from 2011 to 2026.

2011

3 questions

Passage

In a survey regarding a proposed measure to be introduced, 2878 persons took part of which 1652 were males. 1226 persons voted against the proposal of which 796 were males. 1425 persons voted for the proposal. 196 females were undecided.

2011 · Q60

How many females voted for the proposal?

  1. (a)430
  2. (b)600
  3. (c)624
  4. (d)640
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UPSC key: (b)

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2011 · Q61

How many males were undecided?

  1. (a)31
  2. (b)227
  3. (c)426
  4. (d)581
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UPSC key: (a)

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2011 · Q62

How many females were not in favour of the proposal?

  1. (a)430
  2. (b)496
  3. (c)586
  4. (d)1226
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UPSC key: (a)

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2012

1 question

2012 · Q46

Consider the following information regarding the performance of a class of 1000 students in four different tests:

TestsIIIIIIIV
Average marks60607080
Range of marks30 to 9045 to 7520 to 1000 to 100

If a student scores 74 marks in each of the four tests, in which one of the following tests is her performance the best comparatively?

  1. (a)Test I
  2. (b)Test II
  3. (c)Test III
  4. (d)Test IV
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UPSC key: (b)

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2013

1 question

2013 · Q49

Four cars are hired at the rate of ₹ 6 per km plus the cost of diesel at ₹ 40 a litre. In this context, consider the details given in the following table:

CarMileage (km/l)HoursTotal Payment (₹)
A8202120
B10251950
C9242064
D11221812

Which car maintained the maximum average speed?

  1. (a)Car A
  2. (b)Car B
  3. (c)Car C
  4. (d)Car D
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UPSC key: (a)

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2014

2 questions

2014 · Q38

The following table shows the marks obtained by two students in different subjects:

Student AMaximum MarksStudent BMaximum Marks
English6010080150
Psychology7010070100
History5010060100
Sanskrit30501525

The difference in the mean aggregate percentage marks of the students is

  1. (a)2·5%
  2. (b)13·75%
  3. (c)1·25%
  4. (d)Zero
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UPSC key: (d)

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2014 · Q41

The following table gives population and total income of a city for four years:

Year1992199319941995
Population in lakhs20212223
Income in crores (₹)1010111112251345

Which one of the following statements is correct in respect of the above data?

  1. (a)Population increased by 5% or more every year.
  2. (b)Income increased by 10% or more every year.
  3. (c)Per capita income was always above ₹ 5,000.
  4. (d)Per capita income was highest in 1994.
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UPSC key: (c)

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2018

2 questions

Directions

Directions for the following 2 (two) items: The following table gives the GDP growth rate and Tele-density data of different States of a country in a particular year. Study the table and answer the two items that follow.

2018 · Q74

StatesPer capita income ($)GDP growth rate (%)Tele-density
State 17049·5270·27
State 24195·3135·88
State 325410·8350·07
State 45459·785·94
State 589110·876·12
State 6107711·6977·5
State 79008·88104·86
State 83955·926
State 97207·7682·25
State 108939·5596·7
State 113634·757·7
State 129667·8563·8
State 134959·3752·3
State 148645·4697·9
State 154977·4862·3
State 167777·0393·8
State 173355·849·9
State 185997·4947·84

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.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 and 3
  3. (c)1 and 3
  4. (d)3 only
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UPSC key: (c)

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2018 · Q75

StatesPer capita income ($)GDP growth rate (%)Tele-density
State 17049·5270·27
State 24195·3135·88
State 325410·8350·07
State 45459·785·94
State 589110·876·12
State 6107711·6977·5
State 79008·88104·86
State 83955·926
State 97207·7682·25
State 108939·5596·7
State 113634·757·7
State 129667·8563·8
State 134959·3752·3
State 148645·4697·9
State 154977·4862·3
State 167777·0393·8
State 173355·849·9
State 185997·4947·84

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.

Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC key: (d)

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2020

1 question

2020 · Q52

Consider the following data:

YearBirthrateDeath rate
1911–192148·135·5
1921–193146·436·3
1931–194145·231·2
1941–195139·927·4
1951–196141·722·8
1961–197141·118·9
1971–198137·114·8

For which period was the natural growth rate maximum?

  1. (a)1911–1921
  2. (b)1941–1951
  3. (c)1961–1971
  4. (d)1971–1981
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UPSC key: (d)

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2021

2 questions

2021 · Q45

Consider the following Table:

PlayerRuns scored in the First InningsBalls faced in the First InningsRuns scored in the Second InningsBalls faced in the Second Innings
A61991476
B05125085
C15752050
D13551250

Who is the fastest run scorer in the Test Match?

  1. (a)A
  2. (b)B
  3. (c)C
  4. (d)D
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UPSC key: (b)

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2021 · Q74

A pie diagram shows the percentage distribution of proteins, water and other dry elements in the human body. Given that proteins correspond to 16% and water corresponds to 70%. If both proteins and the other dry elements correspond to p%, then what is the central angle of the sector representing p on the pie diagram?

  1. (a)54°
  2. (b)96°
  3. (c)108°
  4. (d)120°
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UPSC key: (c)

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2022

1 question

2022 · Q70

A pie chart gives the expenditure on five different items A, B, C, D and E in a household. If B, C, D and E correspond to 90°, 50°, 45° and 75° respectively, then what is the percentage of expenditure on item A?

  1. (a)1129\dfrac{112}{9}
  2. (b)1256\dfrac{125}{6}
  3. (c)1559\dfrac{155}{9}
  4. (d)2509\dfrac{250}{9}
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UPSC key: (d)

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2026

1 question

2026 · Q70

In a recruitment process, the selection of candidates is based on their performance in three components. The weightages of the components 1, 2 and 3 are 0·2, 0·3 and 0·5, respectively. Use the data given below and find the cutoff score if exactly three candidates are to be selected:

CandidateScore in component 1Score in component 2Score in component 3
1546
2465
3328
4943
5882
  1. (a)5·1
  2. (b)5·2
  3. (c)5·3
  4. (d)5·4
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UPSC key: (a)

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