UPSC Prelims Questions

Q.1387Miscellaneous2024Easy

Let two parallel line segments PQ = 5 cm and RS = 3 cm be perpendicular to a horizontal line AB, as shown in the figure given below. The point of intersection of PS and QR is M and MN is perpendicular to QS. What is the ratio of the area of the quadrilateral PQNM to the area of the quadrilateral RSNM?

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Q.1388Miscellaneous2024Easy

Let ABCD be the diameter of a circle of radius 6 cm. The lengths AB, BC and CD are equal. Semi-circles are drawn with AB and BD as diameters as shown in the figure given below. What is the perimeter of the shaded region ?

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Q.1389Miscellaneous2024Easy

ABCD is a circle with centre O and taking OC as a diameter, a circle is drawn as shown in the figure given below. Let OB = 7 cm. (Use π = 22/7). What is the ratio of the area of the shaded region to the area of the non-shaded region?

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Q.1390Miscellaneous2024Easy

Consider two identical semicircles and one circle inscribed in a rectangle of length 10 cm as shown in the figure given below. (Take π = 3·14 and 2=1.4\√2 = 1.4 2 = 1.4 ) What is the area of the shaded region ?

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Q.1391Miscellaneous2024Easy

The expression 555 777 + 777 555 is divisible by which of the following? 2 3 37 Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q.1392Miscellaneous2024Easy

The cost price of y articles is equal to selling price of z articles. If y : z = 5 : 4, what is the profit percentage?

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Q.1393Miscellaneous2024Easy

Let N = 12345678AB be a 10-digit number, where A, B are digits. If N is divisible by 9, then which of the following statements is/are correct? I. (A+B) is divisible by 9 II. If A is odd, then B is odd Select the answer using the code given below:

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Q.1394Miscellaneous2024Easy

Let two parallel line segments PQ = 5 cm and RS = 3 cm be perpendicular to a horizontal line AB, as shown in the figure given below. The point of intersection of PS and QR is M and MN is perpendicular to QS. What is the length of MN?

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Q.1395Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Epitaph' and 'Epithet'

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Q.1396Miscellaneous2024Easy

Which one among the following items comprises the major portion of revenue expenditure of the Union Government of India ?

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Q.1397Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: In the following items, there are two sentences S1 and S2, based on commonly used word(s), which are underlined. Read the two sentences carefully and mark the response that denotes the correct use of these words in each of the two sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: We shall have to present ourselves before the Dean and explain our behaviour. S2: They will need to get their act together if they wish to win the contract.

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Q.1398Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Complaisant' and 'Complacent'

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Q.1399Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Enquiry' and 'Inquiry'

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Q.1400Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: Given below are pairs of sentences (S1, S2). Select the co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: The concept of Ahimsa was adopted by Gandhiji after he was introduced to it by Tolstoy. The latter first read about it in German translation of Thirukkural, the great moral treatise in Tamil. S2: Much in the same way that Gandhi was influenced by Tolstoy, in the United States of America, Martin Luther King Jr. shaped his Civil Rights Movement based on Gandhian principles. The second sentence

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Q.1401Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: Given below are pairs of sentences (S1, S2). Select the co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: China has made rapid economic strides but at the cost of democracy. S2: India has followed a path towards rapid economic growth, but by abiding by the norms of a democratic polity. The second sentence

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Q.1402Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: Given below are pairs of sentences (S1, S2). Select the co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: The concept of right or wrong needs to be determined on the basis of principles. S2: When it comes to matters related to the field of human rights, positions should be based solely on principles. The second sentence

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Q.1403Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: Given below are pairs of sentences (S1, S2). Select the co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: The best ever cricket captain India has ever had is XYZ. S2: As captain, XYZ has won considerably more matches for India than any other captain. The second sentence

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Q.1404Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Compliment' and 'Complement'

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UPSC Prelims Questions

Let ABCD be the diameter of a circle of radius 6 cm. The lengths AB, BC and CD are equal. Semi-circles are drawn with AB and BD as diameters as shown in the figure given below. What is the perimeter of the shaded region ?

ABCD is a circle with centre O and taking OC as a diameter, a circle is drawn as shown in the figure given below. Let OB = 7 cm. (Use π = 22/7). What is the ratio of the area of the shaded region to the area of the non-shaded region?

Consider two identical semicircles and one circle inscribed in a rectangle of length 10 cm as shown in the figure given below. (Take π = 3·14 and 2=1.4\√2 = 1.4 2 = 1.4 ) What is the area of the shaded region ?

The expression 555 777 + 777 555 is divisible by which of the following? 2 3 37 Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The cost price of y articles is equal to selling price of z articles. If y : z = 5 : 4, what is the profit percentage?

Let N = 12345678AB be a 10-digit number, where A, B are digits. If N is divisible by 9, then which of the following statements is/are correct? I. (A+B) is divisible by 9 II. If A is odd, then B is odd Select the answer using the code given below:

Let two parallel line segments PQ = 5 cm and RS = 3 cm be perpendicular to a horizontal line AB, as shown in the figure given below. The point of intersection of PS and QR is M and MN is perpendicular to QS. What is the length of MN?

Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Epitaph' and 'Epithet'

Which one among the following items comprises the major portion of revenue expenditure of the Union Government of India ?

Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Complaisant' and 'Complacent'

Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Enquiry' and 'Inquiry'

Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Compliment' and 'Complement'

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