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.
- Define the problem.
- Identify the limiting factors.
- Develop potential alternatives.
- 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.
- Feedback
- Message
- 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.