UPPSC Pre General Studies II Answers

UPPSC aka Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission organized written exam for UP PCS recruitment on 3rd August 2014, Sunday. There are two paper of CSAT level that are General Studies 1 and General Studies 2. Yesterday we prepare full written question paper of UPPSC General Studies 1 exam paper. 

Now the wait for second paper that was held in evening session and called General Studies-2 full questions and their answers are here at Solved Paper. We prepare answer of each and every exam paper question asked.

UPPSC Pre 2014 General Studies-2 Questions-Answers:

17. A postman walked 7 kms. north from the post office to reach Mr. Singh’s house. He took a left turn and walked 4 kms. to reach Mr. Kumar’s house. He then took a right turn and walked 3 kms. to reach Mr. Sharma’s house. The distance between Mr. Sharma’s and Mr. Singh’s house is

• 5 kms.
• 6 kms.
• 4 kms.
• 7 kms

18. The missing number in the series
6,11,18,27,38,,66, is

• 41
• 49
• 51
• 59

Direction : In question Nos. 19 to 21, select the related word/letter/number from the given alternatives.

19. The missing number in the series
27,3,216,7. is

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8

20. ALLAHABAD : DABAHALLA :: VARANASI : ?

• ISARANVA
• ISAVARAN
• ISANRAAV
• ISANARAV

21. MANGO : OCPIQ ::APPLE : ?

• CRRNG
• BQQMF
• XYYZW
• None of the above

22. Which ADC is not possible with sides given below ?

• A = 6, B = 7,C = 9
• A =-..f6, B = ‘1?.C = \[9
• A = 62, B = 72, C = 92
• A = 63, B = 73, C = 93

23. If a’ = b and bY = a, then xy = ?

• 1
• -1
• -2
• 2

24. Fill in the blank :

• 10
• 11
• 12
• 14

25. If n is divided by 7. the remainder is 4. If 3n + 1 is divided by 7 the remainder is :

• 0
• 5
• 1
• 6

26. If a = ‘\/0.25, b = 0.25, c = (0.25)2 and d = 0.05, then

• a < b < c < d
• h < c < d < a
• d < c < b < a
• None of the above

27. From an external point P tangents PA and PB are drawn to a circle with centre 0. If CD is tangent to circle al the point E and PB = 16 cms, AC = 7 cms, CD = 12 cms, then the perimeter of ti.PCD is

• 32 cms
• 31 cms
• 35 cms
• None of the above.

28.In an examination 35% of the students passed and 455 students failed. How many students appeared for the examination ?

• 490
• 700
• 845
• 1300

29. J\n article sells for 65. This price gives the retailer a profit of 30% on his cost. What will he the new retail price if he cuts his profit to 10% of the cost ?

• 42
• 45.5
• 50
• 55

30. In the following distribution, mean is

x	:3	4	5	6	7	8 9	10
f	2	4	2	3	5	4 3	7

• 10
• 7
• 7.1
• 6.5

31. The mode of the given data is :

5, 7, 9, 3, 7, 3.7, 5, 7

• 1
• 7
• 3
• 9

32.  If 16.5% of 4800 of x, I.hen x is equal to

• 1156
• 1056
• 1456
• 956

33. Fill in the blank by choosing the connect answer from the alternatives given

7	(51)	2
6	(40)	4
5	(28)	?

• 1
• 3
• 2
• 0

34.  The ratio of areas o( two triangles is 4 : 3 and the ratio of their heights is

• 7 : 16
• 9 : 16
• 16 :9
• 9 :8

61.  Consider the following statements :

Assertion (A) Interpersonal behaviour is mostly pushed by internal needs.

Reason (R) : People pull behaviours from each other too.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :

• Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A) correctly.
• Bolh (A) and (R) arc true, but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
• (A) is true, hut (R) is false.
• (A) is false, but (R) is true.

62. Which of the following is an example of a non-verbal communication facilitator ?

• Eye contact
• Yelling
• Mumbling
• Jargon

63. In communication process, ‘to encode means to

• Try to create something new .
• Convert signals into neural impulses.
• Block communication pathway.
• Build up morale.

64. What is ‘context’ in terms of communication ?

• Effective dialogue.
• Physical and Psychological environment for conversation.
• An interference with message reception.
• Verbal and Non-verbal responses to messages.

65. Pelz Effect refers to :

• Supervisors supportiveness combined with lateral influence.
• Subordinates demand of supportiveness combined with lateral influence.
• Superiors supportiveness combined with low upward influence.
• Survivors supportiveness combined with adequate upward influence.

66. Consider the following statement :

Assertion (A) : Regulative rules of communication tell us what we should an<l should not do.

Reason (R) : In communication it is essential to structure and coordinate interactions.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

• Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
• Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• (A) is true, but (R) is false.
• (A) is false, but (R) is true

 

67. Match items in Iist-I with those in List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists.

List-I (Negative personal behaviour)	List-II (Reason)
A. One hand on back of neck	1. No longer listing
B. Narrowing eyes	2. Exaggeration
C. Stroking nose	3. Disapproval
D. Glasses removal and putting them down	4. Disagreement

Codes:

	A	B	C	D
	4	3	2	1
	1	2	3	4
	3	1	4	2
	2	4	1	3

68. Consider the following statements :

Statements : Lawyers marry only fair girls.

Shobha is very fair.

Conclusions : 1. Shobha is married to a lawyer.

2. Shobha is not married to a lawyer.

Of these conclusions

• Only 1 follows
• Only 2 follows
• Either 1 or 2 follows
• Neither 1 nor 2 follws

69. Consider the following statements :
Statements : All boys are honest. Surinder is honest.
Conclusions :1 . Surinder is a boy.
2. AU honest persons are boys. Of these conclusions

• Only 1 follows
• Only 2 follows
• Either 1 or 2 follows
• Neither l nor 2 follows

Direction (Q. Nos. 70 & 71) : Read the following carefully and answer the questions given below :

There are six children playing football. These are A, B, C, D, E and F. A and E are brothers. F is the sister of E. C is the only son of A’s uncle. B and D are the daughters of the brother of C’s father.

70. How is C related to F ?

• Cousin
• Son
• Brother
• Uncle

71. How many of the above football players are male ?

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

72.  In a joint family there are following members : The father, mother, three married sons, one unmarried daughter. Of the married sons two have two daughters each and one has a son. How
many female members arc there in the family ?

• 2
• 6
• 3
• 9

73. Our tendency to evaluate our opinions and abilities based on comparison with other people and our preference for making comparisons with others similar to ourselves is known a:;

• Social categorization theory
• Social decision theory
• Social comparison theory
• Social identity theory

74. Consider the following statements :

Statements : The situation in this area still continues to be tense and out of control.

People are requested to remain in their homes only.

Assumptions :

I. There had been some serious incidents.
II. People will not go to offices
III. Normally will be restored shortly.
of these

• Only I is implicit.
• Only I and II are implicit.
• Only Iand m are implicit.
• None of the assumptions :is implicit.

75. Two skills associated with being a good listener are the ability

• to pay attention and to provide feedback.
• to pay attention and to mask your disinterest when necessary.
• to pay attention and to provide adequate leads in response to a given message.
• to listen more than one message at a time and to provide constructive criticism.

76. A technique that might be used by an active listener is to

• Describe the situation
• Express anxiety
• Para phrase the speaker’s words
• Offer a point of view often when in conversation

77. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the conclusions :

Statements :

All knowledge is good.
All knowledge is difficult.

Conclusions :

• All difficult things arc knowledge.
• Some good things are difficult.
• All good things are difficult .
• Easy thing s are not good .

78. Conception of the acts, outcomes and contingencies associated with a particular choice is known as a

• Decision frèe
• Decision base rate
• Decision ax.is
• Decision role

79. Errors in decision making occur because we use decision making heuristics :

• In an unplanned manner
• Haphazardly.
• Beyond the range for which they are intended.
• Without taking care of other aspects.

80. In decision making judging a sample on the basis or similarity and random looking appearance is known as

• Representativeness heuristic
• Availability heuristic
• Anchoring heuristic
• Adjustment heuristic

81. Which one of the following explains setting up of a weak argument and attribute it to some one else so that you can knock it down ?

• Appeal to authority argument
• Appeal to fame argument
• The straw man argument
• Appeal to force argument

82.  There are five persons P, Q, R , S and T. One is a football player. one is a chess player and one is a hockey player. I’ and S are unmarried ladies and d is not participate in any game. None of the ladies play chess or football. There is a married couple in which T is the husband. Q is the brother of R and is neither a chess player nor a hockey player. Who is the football player ?

• P
• R
• Q
• T

83. If B says that b is mother is the only daughter of A’s mother, then what is the relation of A with B?

• Son
• Uncle
• Father
• Brother

84. A manager’s steps in a decision making process are given below . Arrange them in correct sequence and choose the correct answer.

1. Define the problem.
2. Identify the limiting factors.
3. Develop potential alternatives.
4. Establish a control and evaluation system.

• 1,4. 2, 3
• 1, 3, 4, 2
• 2, 1,3, 4
• 2, 4, 3, l

85.  A Quantitative technique for decision making that shows a incomplete picture of potential alternative decision paths is called

• The Delphi technique
• A decision tree
• Brain storming
• Pay hack analysis

86. AU, except one of the following are important strategies that a manager can use to create a more effective decision making environment Which one is not ?

• Encourage others to make decisions.
• Be ready to try new things.
• Relying solely himself/herself.
• Recognize the importance of quality information

87. A group effort of generating alternative ideas that can help a manager solve a problem is called

• The Delphi technique
• Out of the box thinking
• The nominal group technique
• Brain storming

88. Which one of the following is the odd one ?

• Babar
• Humayun
• Shershah
• Akbar

89. Which one of the following is different from the rest ‘!

• Sarnath
• Panipat
• Haldighati
• Kurukshetra

90. A is B’s sister. C is B’s mother . D is C’s father. E is D’s mother. Then bow is A related to D ?

• Grandmother
• Grandfather
• Daughter
• Granddaughter

91. Six families A, B, C, D, E and F are living in houses in a row. B bas F and D as neighbours, E ha A and C as neighbours, A does not live next to either F or D. C does not live next to D.Who are F’s next door neighbours ?

• B and E
• B and C
• B and D
• OnJy B

92. Which one of the following numbers in the sequence of numbers given below is different from the rest ?
22,33,99, 121,279,594

• 33
• 121
• 279
• 594

93. A message is

• A conspicuous signal which is above noise level.
• An ambiguous signal.
• A confounding stimulus.
• None of the above.

94. Find out which one of the following is different from the rest.

• Parrot
• Eagle
• Owl
• Hawk

95. Consider the following statements and select the correct conclusion:

Statements : Manas is a player.

All players are tall.

Conclusion :

• Manas is tall.
• All tall men are players.
• Tall men are nut players.
• Manas is not tall.

96. Sharp claws are needed by the tiger to kill animals in the forest.

• Definitely true
• Probably true
• Probably false
• Definitely false

97. Effective listening includes

• bias.
• detailed criticism
• filtering out points of disagreement.
• confirming one’s under-standing of a message.

98. Some components of the human communication process are given below. Select the correct sequence of their occurrence in a communication process.

1. Feedback
2. Message
3. Noise

• 1, 3, 2
• 2, 3, 1
• 2, 1, 3
• 1, 2, 3

99. Which one of the following explains our tacit understandings that allow people lo interpret  behaviour and that specify appropriate ways to communicate with others ?

• Communication perspective
• Communication models
• Communication rules
• Communication patterns

100. In interpersonal communication, ethics

• Increases barriers in understanding.
• Stand in the way of honesty.
• Is not worth considering.
• Is worth considering.