Csat 19

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CSAT APTITUDE TEST (3744) – 2022

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1. B is the sister of A, S is the brother of B, E is 5. In a game of 50 levels, Ravi started playing a
the sister of D, D is the son of B, F is the level at random. Find the probability that the
mother of S. How is F related to E? selected level is either a multiple of 6 or 8.
(a) Grandmother (a) 7/25
(b) Aunt
(b) 3/10
(c) Maternal grandmother
(c) 6/25
(d) Can‘t be determined
(d) 4/25
2. In the series x _ y z _ x x y _ z z x x _ y z z
_ x y ; fill in the five blanks (_) using one of the 6. In the following Venn diagram determine the
following given four choices such that the value of (A∪C) - (A∩B) + (A∩B∩C).
series follows a specific order.

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Directions for the following 4 (four) items: Passage – 2
Read the following three passages and answer the items The agriculture industry has radically transformed over
that follow each passage. Your answers to these items the past 50 years. Advances in machinery have
should be based on the passages only. expanded the scale, speed, and productivity of farm
Passage – 1 equipment, leading to more efficient cultivation of more
Life is full of failures and successes but it‘s up to us to land. Seed, irrigation, and fertilizers also have vastly
decide how we perceive the outcome as well as our improved, helping farmers increase yields. Now,
agriculture is in the early days of yet another revolution,

identity. When we play a game, say, soccer or cricket,
at the heart of which lie data and connectivity. Artificial
we are bound to lose or win. Sportsman spirit is the act
intelligence, analytics, connected sensors, and other
of accepting one‘s success with humility. This type of
emerging technologies could further increase yields,
policy helps us to cope with failures and
improve the efficiency of water and other inputs, and
disappointments that come our way and make renewed
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detrimental. (a) 2 only
(c) We should try and develop sportsman (b) Both 1 and 2
spirit. (c) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Both (b) and (c) (d) 1 only

Passage – 3 11. Which one of the following statements best
Immanuel Kant‘s vision of ‗perpetual peace‘, expressed implies the suggestion given by the author of
the passage?
more than two centuries ago, was built on a tripod of
(a) Countries not believing in the tripod system
complementary influences: (1) ‗republican would face difficulties at the international
constitutions‘ (in modern parlance, representative forums.
democracy) would constrain autocratic caprice in (b) The concept of ‗perpetual peace‘ offers the
best solution for current global issues.
waging war; (2) a ‗commercial spirit‘ of trade and
(c) The pillar of international law should be
economic interdependence would reinforce liberal prioritized for resolving conflicts among
norms by creating transnational ties that encourage nations of the world.
accommodation rather than conflict; and (3) (d) The concept of ‗perpetual peace‘ gives a
way forward for resolving many global
international law (and, in the contemporary era,
issues.
international organizations), building on an
understanding of the legitimate rights of all citizens and 12. 24 women can do a piece of work in 20 days
all republic, would provide the moral and legal edifice working 6 hours a day. In how much time 30
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type snacks between 2016 and 2018?
(a) 42500
(b) 75000
(c) 65500
(d) 55000
14. If 75% of E type snacks produced during 2016

and 2018 have been sold by the company, then
how many E type snacks must be left unsold by
the company? If A is the number of people who are ‗patriotic
farmer, basketball player and police‘, and B is
(a) 65000
the sum of ‗only farmer, only basketball player,
(b) 49250
only police and only patriotic‘, then find out the
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value of (B –A) × A.
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Directions for the following 2 (two) items: 22. Which one of the following statements best
Read the following passage and answer the 2 (two) reflects the crux of the passage?
items that follow.
(a) To ensure the good health of the
There are six pens – A, B, C, D, E and F. The prices of
individuals, sanitation and cleanliness
the pens are in multiples of ten and no two pens are of
the same price. The price of the cheapest pen is Rs. 170, should be a priority.
while that of the dearest pen, E, is Rs 220. The price of (b) Lack of cleanliness could lead to the rise of
pen F is in between the prices of B and D. B is cheaper superbugs and antibiotic-resistant bacteria
than A. D is cheaper than C. Price of A is Rs. 10 more in society.
than that of C.
(c) The macro and micro are intricately related.
20. Which of the following statements is true?
(a) The price of D is Rs. 200. (d) Economy of a society cannot collapse if the
(b) The price of F is Rs. 180. individuals of the society are healthy.
(c) The price of F is Rs. 190. Passage – 2
(d) The price of F is Rs. 200. Integrity is an essential quality every employer wants in
his employees so that he can trust his employees with
21. What is the number of possible orders of all the
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cells from naturally occurring parasites can lead to (d) Apart from academic and professional
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Death. Cells and societies are not separate. integrities.
Passage – 3 26. Mohan owns a mobile shop, and sells a
The mechanistic view of teaching and learning is the particular mobile at a certain price. What is the
guiding mental model behind most educational systems
profit percentage made by him, if by selling at
around the world. Under this view, knowledge is treated
2/3rd of that price, there would be a loss of
as a thing – objectified and disconnected from other
forms of knowledge and the student. Brazilian 10%?
educationalist Paulo Freire calls this ―banking (a) 25%
education‖ because teachers are supposed to deposit (b) 35%
knowledge into students‘ heads as discrete pieces of
(c) 30%
information. Because we see knowledge as something
(d) None of these
that teachers have and students have to get, we view it
as being possessed by individuals. Unsurprisingly, this
makes us see the learning process as similarly 27. Anupam‘s salary is Rs. 2000 per month. His
individualistic. salary increases by 8% every alternate month,
while his expenses increase every month by
10%. If his current month‘s expense is Rs. 400,
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of article B, which is sold at Rs. 224 with a the same group. Point out the odd one out.
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(c) Rs. 220 34. What is the value of (7x + 9y)/(4x + 5y), if y +
(d) Rs. 240 x = (1/2) (6x - y)?

(a) 57/32
(b) 16/51
30. How many natural numbers up to 200 are
(c) 39/34
divisible by both 5 and 8? (d) 53/34
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rather than expanding them.
(d) DDBESPHOJ
35. With reference to the above passage, the Passage – 2
following assumptions have been made: The First Past the Post (FPTP) can work well in smaller
1. Lack of resources to support the climate countries with manageable election logistics. In India, it
migrants has led the UNHCR to deny the is not a viable option. The purpose of FPTP was geared
refugee status to climate migrants. towards having a two-party system, with minority,
2. The current scenario does not look small parties not being bothersome coalition partners.
promising in giving climate migrants But Indian elections since 1952 have undergone
proper protection and including them massive social changes. This has contributed to each
among refugees. caste polity reclaiming its share, giving rise to coalition
Which of the above assumptions is/are valid? governments, thus going against the maxim of FPTP. It
(a) 1 only is only fair to demand that the parties should have
(b) 2 only representation in Parliament or Assembly according to
(c) Both 1 and 2 their vote share. Having a sizeable vote and not having
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have little information of the countries parties in Parliament or Assembly
taking them in. according to their vote share.

Passage – 3 39. Which of the following best sums up the
It is very important to understand that having a
passage given above?
constitution does not mean that a nation has a
constitutional government. If a constitution provides for (a) Insensitive jokes on serious issues like
the unlimited exercise of political power-by one, few, terminal illness ought to be avoided.
or even many-such a constitution would not be the basis
(b) Jokes need to be more inclusive so that
of a constitutional government. If a constitution
provides that the government's power is to be limited, everyone can like a particular joke.
but it does not include ways to enforce those (c) Comedy is very subjective and there is little
limitations, it is not the basis of a constitutional
explanation for what one finds funny or
government. In a constitutional government the
constitution is a form of higher or fundamental law that offensive.
must be obeyed by everyone, including those in power. (d) Both (a) and (b)
38. Which of the following best implies the crux of
the passage?
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country to have a constitutional
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mean they‘re right. (d) Rs. 23.8 per kg

42. In the following pie chart, percentage expenses 44. A cylindrical water tank of radius 6m and
incurred on various items during a birthday height 21m is filled through a pipe of cross
party are given. Based upon the information section (0.3m × 0.3m) at a rate of 22 km/hour.
given in the pie chart, answer the question that The time in which the tank will get filled is
follows. (a) 1.0 hr
(b) 1.2 hr
(c) 0.8 hr
(d) 1.5 hr
45. In a row of books, book A is at 17th place from

the start, and book B is at 24th place from the
end. If their positions are interchanged, then
book B will become 33rd from the last. What is
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48. The average age of Radha and her mother five 50. What is the most logical inference that can be
years ago was 25 years. If at present Radha‘s drawn from the above passage?
mother is double the age of Radha, then the (a) Choice of suitable tress for particular soil
types can help in properly restoring natural
ratio of the age of Radha and her mother after 5
ecosystem to its original state.
years will be
(b) Miyawaki technique is not a suitable
(a) 9 : 5 technique for restoring forests, however, it
(b) 5 : 9 can still help in restoring some biodiversity
(c) 3 : 7 and fighting climate change.
(d) 7 : 3 (c) Miyawaki can be put to use in dry
landscapes to rejuvenate the depleting
49. Prem and Shashwat work in the same company. water tables and support the native species.
(d) Proper utilisation of Miyawaki technique
Probability of Prem getting a 6 years job
can help cities bring back the natural
extension is 1/3, and that of Shashwat is 1/4.
biodiversity replicating natural forests.
Find the probability that none of them will get Passage – 2
the extension. The high procurement price for sugarcane set by the
(a) 3/4 Government is believed to have led to a supply glut that
(b) 1/2 in turn has caused sugar prices to drop. In fact, several
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it is a technique to restore biodiversity and fight climate derived ethanol being used for blending
change impacts in land scarce cities. with fuels.
Passage – 3 53. Which of the following statements best reflects
The primary challenge for AI is data collection, given the central idea of the passage given above?
the concerns about data security and data privacy. (a) Perfect and zero-error data is indispensable
Algorithms used in machine learning systems and AI for building high quality algorithms.
can only be as good as the data. High quality data is (b) AI and machine learning techniques have
crucial for high quality algorithms. Attributing to the
huge potential for misuse and human rights
fact that there are several sources of error in all data
violations, and thus should be utilised very
collections, the users of AI-related technology need to
sparingly.
have a sound understanding of the source of the data
(c) AI system architects should be careful
and the potential shortcomings of the data. AI systems
about data quality because incomplete and
based on incomplete or biased data can lead to
biased data can violate human rights.
inaccurate outcomes that infringe on people‘s
(d) Big data has made data collection tasks
fundamental rights, including discrimination. Being
easier, and thus high-quality algorithm can
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(b) 2 only
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(c) Both 1 and 2
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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implies the suggestion given by the author of Conclusion-II and Conclusion-III is given
the passage? below. You have to take the Statement to be
true even if it seems to be at variance from the
(a) In times of financial crisis, investors should
commonly known facts. Read all Conclusions
be hesitant to invest in emerging markets at
and then decide which of the given
the cost of investing in advanced
Conclusion(s) logically follows/follow from the
economies. Statement, disregarding the commonly known
(b) Problems arising from the high capital facts.
inflows and external debt formations in Statement: Some models are beautiful. All
some markets during the financial crisis tell beautiful are boys. No boy is handsome
us the importance of options for pre- Conclusion I: Some boys are models.
Conclusion II: Some boys are beautiful.
emptive curbs on debt flows.
Conclusion III: No boy is beautiful.
(c) A gradual build-up of external debt in
(a) Only I and II follow
foreign currency can never be offset by
(b) Either I or II follows
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59. At what time between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. will 62. A is studying in which of the following classes?
the angle between the hands of a clock be 6°? (a) 1st
(b) 2nd
(a) 9:13 a.m.
(c) 3rd
(b) 9:48 a.m.
(d) 4th
(c) 9:46 a.m.
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respect to the given information?
(a) 1st - Indore
60. Total number of integers between 300 and 500,
(b) 2nd - Pune
each of which either begins with 4 or ends with
(c) 3rd - Bhopal
4 or both is (d) 4th - Z
(a) 100
(b) 110 Directions for the following 5 (five) items:
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(c) 105
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(d) 120 should be based on the passages only.
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Passage – 2 66. Based on the above passage, the following
Around 70% of wastewater goes untreated and each assumptions have been made:
day, more than 40 million liters of wastewater flow 1. The women should learn to strike a balance
directly into India‘s lakes, rivers, and ocean. between employment and taking care of the
Eventually, contaminated water also enters the elderly.
groundwater. Because of the poor infrastructure and 2. Increased birth rate could counter the
absence of sewage control, 38 million Indians suffer negative impact of aging on the economy.
from waterborne diseases like typhoid, cholera, and Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?
hepatitis every year. Worldwide, waterborne diseases (a) 1 only
cause more deaths than AIDS, tuberculosis and measles (b) 2 only
combined in children under 5-years-old. Water (c) Both 1 and 2
pollution in India not only harms people‘s health and (d) Neither 1 nor 2
food security but also contributes to the decrease in Passage – 4
India‘s GDP and economic stagnation. The civil service was expected to give continuity and
65. Based on the passage given above, the change to the administration no matter the political
following assumptions have been made: scenario and turmoil affecting the country. But what is
1. To prevent waterborne diseases, people
appalling is that it needs serious consideration of the
need to be responsible for waste disposal.
element of ‗change‘. It can be said that the civil service
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urbanization and the rise of nuclear families call for below.

more focus on geriatric issues, both medical and socio- (a) 1 only
economic. Thus, there is a need to address the medical (b) 2 only
and socio-economic problems of this vulnerable group (c) Both 1 and 2
and promote healthy aging. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Passage – 5 71. Which of the following will be the correct way
Nearly 40 per cent of the food produced in India is
of writing ―psychologist‖, if the second, fourth,
wasted every year due to fragmented food systems and
inefficient supply chains. This is the loss that occurs eighth and last letter of the word and vowels in
even before the food reaches the consumer. There is
the word are written in large caps and all other
also a significant amount of food waste generated in our
homes. As per the Food Waste Index Report 2021, a letters are written in small caps?
staggering 50 kg of food is thrown away per person
(a) PSyChOlOgIsT
every year in Indian homes. This excess food waste
usually ends up in landfills, creating potent greenhouse (b) PSyCholOgIsT
gases which have dire environmental implications. (c) pSyChOlOgIST
Meanwhile, we continue to be greenwashed into
amassing more ―organic‖ and ―sustainable‖ products (d) pSyChOlOgIsT
than we need.
68. What is the crucial message conveyed by the
above passage? Direction for the following 2 (two) items:
(a) Promoting organic and sustainable products Read the information given below and answer the 2
will ensure less wastage of food.
(b) States should increase the capacity of waste (two) items that follow.
processing to reduce greenhouse gas Four pencils P, Q, R and S and three erasers A, B and C
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the above sequence?
(a) 5 (b) P, Q
(b) 6 (c) P, S
(c) 7
(d) 4 (d) C, R
74. Consider the following members M, N, O, P, Q Directions for the following 5 (five) items:
and R of a family, and their relationships.
Read the following four passages and answer the items
I. The number of females is equal to that of
males. that follow each passage. Your answers to these items
II. M and Q are daughters of R. should be based on the passages only.
III. P is the father of two - one girl and one
boy. Passage – 1
IV. N is the daughter of M. In the short term, COVID-19 has caused social and
V. There is only one married couple in the
family at present. economic disruption with regionally differentiated
Which of the following inferences can be made impacts on poverty, inequality, and well-being. Since
from above?
(a) M is the spouse of P. advanced economies have much more influence to
(b) M, N and O are all males. change the global economy, it is up to them to initiate
(c) Q and R are children of P.
COVID-19 mitigation and sustainable recovery through
(d) P is the son of R.
reform and deployment of global economic institutions.
75. Consider the following figure series:
So far, IMF and WB have deployed an unprecedented
financial stimulus to mitigate the social and economic
impact of the pandemic Therefore, global economic
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(c) Both 1 and 2
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Passage – 2 78. Which of the following is/are the most rational
Mainstreaming Tribes is a Constitutional Mandate and and logical Inference/Inferences that can be
also a national priority for the Government. Tribes
procure most of their raw materials from the forests and made from the passage?
produce a variety of products that have significant 1. COVID-19 came as a setback to the efforts
symbolism in their culture. These products have a huge of the developed countries in achieving
demand across the world, especially in the South Asian
SDG1 target.
and Southeast Asian countries as well as in the
domestic markets. But the supply of these products is 2. Developing economies should adopt
extremely low. The tribes are often, unaware of the solutions by striking the right balance
consumer preferences and the consumers do not have
between enablers and constraints for long
information about the products that are produced by
indigenous groups. term outcomes.
77. Based on the passage given above, the Select the correct answer using the code given
following assumptions have been made:
below.
1. There is a wide gap between producers and (a) 1 only
consumers of tribal products. (b) 2 only
2. There is a need to relax the strict forest
(c) Both 1 and 2
laws for ensuring an adequate supply of
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Climate change has already caused death and suffering
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levels, poverty, inequality, lack of health and excess carbon emissions, which would, in turn, drive
education). further warming — a self-perpetuating cycle.
1. Deaths are also caused by food shortages
due to climate change.
2. Climate change causes not only tangible
but also intangible impacts on the life of
people.
below.
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(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
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VISION IAS

CSAT APTITUDE TEST (3744) – 2022

3. You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test Booklet in

DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO

series follows a specific order.

He gains 15% in the whole transaction. Find

the quantity sold at 13% profit (in kg).

(a) 25 (c) {1, 2, 5, 7}

(b) 10 (d) {2, 4, 6, 7, 5}

(d) 20 7. Six people, A, B, C, D, E and F are made to sit

in groups of three, facing each other. D is on

4. Salary of Ravi is increased by the same rate

the right of E, and is not at the end of any

every year, at which a sum of money becomes

4 times in 20 years at simple interest. If his

facing D. Which of the following group of

initial salary was Rs. 2400 last year, then what

peoples are in the same row?

(c) Rs. 2820 (c) FEC

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Passage – 1 equipment, leading to more efficient cultivation of more

agriculture is in the early days of yet another revolution,

and logical Inference/Inferences that can be

be practically reduced to nothing, but he can work hard

made from the passage?

and start right from scratch.

1. Transformation in agriculture cannot

8. Which one of the following statements best

happen without the availability of data or

implies the suggestion given by the author of

access to the internet.

(a) Everyone should play sports for growth in

cultivation has increased, it has led to soil

them to our identity can be psychologically below.

detrimental. (a) 2 only

(c) We should try and develop sportsman (b) Both 1 and 2

spirit. (c) Neither 1 nor 2

(d) Both (b) and (c) (d) 1 only

10. Which of the following is/are the most rational

(three) items that follow.

1. There can be no perpetual peace without

The percentage of 5 different snacks produced by a

the tripod of complementary influences.

2. International law is not enforceable for

resolving conflicts as it is based on a moral

Select the correct answer using the code given

14. If 75% of E type snacks produced during 2016

16. A Statement followed by Conclusion-I and (c) 6

Conclusion-II is given below. You have to take

the Statement to be true even if it seems to be at

Read all Conclusions and then decide which of

followed by four answer choices. Each answer

the given Conclusion(s) logically follows/ choice is a combination of three statements

commonly known facts. required to identify the answer choice in which

expensive to manage them. A: All rich are poets.

so the expenses go up. C: Some poor are not teachers.

superior a smart city. E: All rich are teachers.

(a) Only Conclusion-I follows F: All rich are poor.

academic and professional integrities are the highest

levels of integrity a man should possess. Everyone

Directions for the following 3 (three) items:

should be based on the passages only.

23. Which one of the following statements best