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All 48 CSAT previous-year questions from HPSC 2019, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Reading Comprehension

   The word, best describe the fungus as depicted in the passage, is:

   • a)Unevolved
   • b)Sporadic
   • c)Parasitic
   • d)Toxic
2. Q2.Reading Comprehension

   The passage states all the following about fungi, except:

   • a)They are vastly different from other plants
   • b)They are poisonous to resin-producing plants
   • c)They can't produce their source of energy
   • d)They can't live completely apart from other plants
3. Q3.Reading Comprehension

   The line "you are watching a fungus eating" is best described as:

   • a)Contradictory
   • b)Erroneous
   • c)Ironical
   • d)Figurative
4. Q4.Reading Comprehension

   The author is mainly concerned with:

   • a)Describing the actions of fungi
   • b)Warning people of the dangers of fungi
   • c)Writing an essay on fungi
   • d)Explaining the long life of some redwoods
5. Q5.Reading Comprehension

   The fungus generate energy from :

   • a)Sun
   • b)Other plants
   • c)Redwood
   • d)Decay itself.
6. Q6.Probability

   The probabilities of four mutually exclusive and exhaustive events A, B, C and D. satisfythe relation : 2P(A) = 3P(B) = 4P(C) = 6P(D). The probability of event C is :

   • a)2/15
   • b)1/58
   • c)4/15
   • d)2/5
7. Q7.Number System

   A student has 1234 marbles. He wants to arrange them in equal number of rows and columns. The minimum number of marbles that he need more for this purpose are :

   • a)62
   • b)9
   • c)3
   • d)1
8. Q8.Arithmetic Problems

   Three persons A, B, C had different amount of money with them. C had an amount equal to the average of their total. A spent half of his money, B spent 2/3 of his money and C spent all of his money. The remaining amount with them is equal to half the amount. B initially have. The percentage of total amount spent by all together, is :

   • a)50%
   • b)75%
   • c)80%
   • d)90%
9. Q9.Analytical Reasoning

   Directions for the following 2 (two) items no. 34 and 35 : Read the information given below and answer the two items that follow : Five cities A, B, C, D and E are famous for one among : big gardens, rivers. educational go institutions. mountains and scents but not in the same order. (i) A and C has neither educational centers nor have big gardens. (ii) B and E are not famous for rivers or mountains. (iii) Scents and rivers have nothing to do with city A. (iv) D and E are not famous for big gardens and rivers. (v) D is not famous for educational institutions. The city E is famous for:

   • a)Rivers
   • b)Big gardens
   • c)Educational Institutions
   • d)Scents
10. Q10.Analytical Reasoning

    Directions for the following 2 (two) items no. 34 and 35 : Read the information given below and answer the two items that follow : Five cities A, B, C, D and E are famous for one among : big gardens, rivers. educational go institutions. mountains and scents but not in the same order. (i) A and C has neither educational centers nor have big gardens. (ii) B and E are not famous for rivers or mountains. (iii) Scents and rivers have nothing to do with city A. (iv) D and E are not famous for big gardens and rivers. (v) D is not famous for educational institutions. Which of the following city is famous for big gardens?

    • a)D
    • b)E
    • c)C
    • d)B
11. Q11.Geometry

    The triangle ABC with perimeter 56 and sides BC = x + 1, AB = 4x and AC = S(x - 1) is of type

    • a)Right angle triangle
    • b)Obtuse angle triangle
    • c)Equilateral triangle
    • d)Isosceles triangle
12. Q12.Arithmetic

    The first bunch of bananas has 1.3 times excess to as many bananas as in the second bunch. If difference of bananas in two bunches is 12. then total number of bananas in twobunches, is :

    • a)46
    • b)40
    • c)63
    • d)92
13. Q13.Algebra

    The sum of ages of a father and son is 45 years. Five years ago the product of their ages was four times the father's age at that time. The twice the difference, of father and son's age is :

    • a)72
    • b)445
    • c)90
    • d)54
14. Q14.Geometry

    In cyclic quadrilateral WXYZ, the measure of angle Z is 10 more than twice the average of the measures of other three angles. The measure of angle X, is :

    • a)150
    • b)30
    • c)120
    • d)60
15. Q15.Arithmetic

    Brand I solution of sugar syrup has 15% sugar and another brand II, solution has 5% sugar. The quantity in litres of the second solution, must be added to 20 litres of first, solution to make a solution of 10%, is :

    • a)5
    • b)10
    • c)15
    • d)20
16. Q16.Analytical Reasoning

    Directions for the following 2 (two) items no. 49 and 50 : Read the information given below and answer the two items that follow: (i) P, Q, R, S. T and U are six members of a family, each of them are engaged in some different professions viz. Doctor, Lawyer, Professor, Engineer, Pilot and Manager. (ii) Each of them stay at home on different day of the week, starting from Monday toSaturday. (iii) The Lawyer, in the family stay at home on Thursday. (iv) R remains at home on Tuesday. (v) P is a doctor by profession, does not stay at home on Wednesday and Saturday. (vi) S is neither the Doctor nor a Professor and remains at home on Friday. (vi) Q is the Engineer and T is the Manager. Who is the Pilot?

    • a)S
    • b)R
    • c)U
    • d)Can't be determined from given information
17. Q17.Analytical Reasoning

    Directions for the following 2 (two) items no. 49 and 50 : Read the information given below and answer the two items that follow: (i) P, Q, R, S. T and U are six members of a family, each of them are engaged in some different professions viz. Doctor, Lawyer, Professor, Engineer, Pilot and Manager. (ii) Each of them stay at home on different day of the week, starting from Monday toSaturday. (iii) The Lawyer, in the family stay at home on Thursday. (iv) R remains at home on Tuesday. (v) P is a doctor by profession, does not stay at home on Wednesday and Saturday. (vi) S is neither the Doctor nor a Professor and remains at home on Friday. (vi) Q is the Engineer and T is the Manager. Which of the following combination is correct?

    • a)Pilot-Friday
    • b)Lawyer-Tuesday
    • c)Professor-Wednesday
    • d)Engineer-Thursday
18. Q18.Verbal Ability

    The word not describe the meaning of "emancipation", is :

    • a)Freedom
    • b)Liberation
    • c)Restraint
    • d)Freeing
19. Q19.Permutations and Combinations

    The number of different pizza orders can a customer place, if he has options with 3 different crusts. 2 sauces and 10 different toppings are :

    • a)120
    • b)60
    • c)216
    • d)64
20. Q20.Blood Relations

    Kanika said to her friend that yesterday, I attended the birthday party of the son of the only son-in-law of my mother's mother. How is Kanika related to the man whose birthday party she attended?

    • a)Daughter
    • b)Mother
    • c)Sister
    • d)Niece
21. Q21.Number Series

    The next number in series 2, 3/2, 10/3, 15/4, 26/5,......, gets is:

    • a)5 5/6
    • b)6 1/6
    • c)7 5/6
    • d)8 5/6
22. Q22.Classification

    The three of the following are alike in a certain way so as to form a similar group. Which one does not belong to that group ?

    • a)Plant
    • b)Branch
    • c)Root
    • d)Leaf
23. Q23.Algebra

    If the sum of squares of 3 distinct numbers is 1, then the sum of their product taken two at a time, lies in between:

    • a)- 1/2 and 1
    • b)1/2 and 3/4
    • c)1/2 and 1
    • d)-1/2 and 3/2
24. Q24.Analogy

    The 'Shoe' is related to Leather in the same way as 'Rubber' is related to :

    • a)Plastic
    • b)Latex
    • c)Polythene
    • d)Sleeper
25. Q25.Direction and Distance

    Nupur walks 9 km East, turns South-West and walks another 8 km. She again takes a turn towards North- West and walks another 4 km. In which direction from her starting point is she standing now?

    • a)South-East
    • b)North-East
    • c)West
    • d)East
26. Q26.Series Completion

    The sequence of missing alphabets in the series PQRS QRSP RSPQ SPQRis:

    • a)SQQPR
    • b)TTSQR
    • c)SSQQR
    • d)SQPQR
27. Q27.Permutations and Combinations

    In Chess tournament each player will play with all other players twice. If total matches played in the tournament are 272, then the number of players who participated is :

    • a)16
    • b)17
    • c)19
    • d)23
28. Q28.Coding-Decoding

    If the word 'TEMPLE' is coded as 'VHQLRL, then code for word 'SITARAM', is:

    • a)ULXFXHU
    • b)ULXFYHU
    • c)ULXGXHV
    • d)ULXFXHY
29. Q29.Syllogism

    Statements: Some plates are knives. All knives are chains. Some chains are wheels. All wheels are poles. Conclusions: I. Some poles are chains. II. Some wheels are knives. III. Some chains are plates.

    • a)Only I follows
    • b)Only I and III follow
    • c)Only I and II follow
    • d)Only II and III follow
30. Q30.Syllogism

    Statement: Some roses are flowers. Some flowers are buds. All buds are leaves. All leaves are plants. Conclusions: I. Some plants are flowers II. Some roses are buds. III. No leaves are roses.

    • a)Only I follows
    • b)Only I and II follow
    • c)Only I and III follow
    • d)Only II and III follow
31. Q31.Syllogism

    Statements: Some shoes are socks. All socks are towels. All towels are bedsheets. No bedsheet is blanket. Conclusions: I. No. towel is blanket. II. Some shoes are towels. III. Some shoes are bedsheets.

    • a)Only I and II follow
    • b)Only I and III follow
    • c)Only II and III follow
    • d)All follow
32. Q32.Energy Sources

    Biomass is an energy source used in :

    • a)Agriculture
    • b)Industry
    • c)Homes
    • d)Offices
33. Q33.Energy Resources

    The energy sources for the future are:

    • a)Nuclear and hydro power
    • b)Coal and natural gas
    • c)Wind and solar power
    • d)Oil and biomass
34. Q34.Reading Comprehension

    The survival of mankind will depend on :

    • a)Maximum use of available energy resources
    • b)Transition to sustainable energy resources
    • c)Regulation placed on energy consumers
    • d)Keeping the level of energy production constant
35. Q35.Set Theory

    Directions for the following 2 (two) items no. 81 and 82 : Read the information given below and answer the two items that follow : There are 120 musicians in a club and 5% of them can play all the three instruments viz. guitar, violin and flute. It so happening that the number of musicians who can wav only two of above mentioned instruments is 30. The 40 musicians can play guitar alone. The musicians who can either play violin alone or flute alone are :

    • a)40
    • b)38
    • c)44
    • d)46
36. Q36.Set Theory

    Directions for the following 2 (two) items no. 81 and 82 : Read the information given below and answer the two items that follow : There are 120 musicians in a club and 5% of them can play all the three instruments viz. guitar, violin and flute. It so happening that the number of musicians who can wav only two of above mentioned instruments is 30. The 40 musicians can play guitar alone. The musicians who can play only one or all three instruments, are:

    • a)106
    • b)90
    • c)88
    • d)86
37. Q37.Percentages

    In a factory capacity of a solution tank A is 70% of the capacity of the another tank B. If Tank A's full capacity is 14000 gallons and at one particular moment it is 80% full and Tank B is 40% full. How many more gallons of solution are in tank A than in Tank B?

    • a)4200 Gallons
    • b)3200 Gallons
    • c)2800 Gallons
    • d)6300 Gallons
38. Q38.Geometry

    ABCD is a square of side 2√2 cm and M, N are mid points of sides AB and AD respectively. Then the perimeter (in cm) of trapezium BDNM so formed, is:

    • a)1(3 + √2)
    • b)2(2 + √2)
    • c)2(1+√2)
    • d)2(1+3√2)
39. Q39.Number System

    The least multiple of 7, which leaves a remainder of 4, when divided by 6,9,15 and 18, is:

    • a)844
    • b)704
    • c)364
    • d)94
40. Q40.National Events

    The name of aircraft crashed in Bengaluru on 01/02/2019 is:

    • a)Jaguar 2019
    • b)Airbus 320
    • c)Mirage 2000
    • d)Tejas 2019
41. Q41.Reading Comprehension

    The approach used to increase the lifespan of aircraft as:

    • a)Total overhauling
    • b)Jugaad
    • c)Upgrading internal technology
    • d)Changing all defective parts
42. Q42.Reading Comprehension

    To setup, American-style military-industrial complex in India, which sector's participations are suggested?

    • a)Government sector
    • b)Private sector
    • c)Autonomous bodies
    • d)Semi government sector
43. Q43.Reading Comprehension

    At present the number of fighter squadrons IAF has:

    • a)25
    • b)26
    • c)28
    • d)30
44. Q44.Reading Comprehension

    The aircraft crashed in Bengaluru was upgraded by:

    • a)Central Govt. military workshop in Delhi
    • b)Bengaluru Aeronautics Limited
    • c)Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
    • d)Pune military-industrial workshop
45. Q45.Calendar Problems

    The day of the week, on birth of Haryana state i.e. on 01.11.1966, is:

    • a)Friday
    • b)Saturday
    • c)Monday
    • d)Tuesday
46. Q46.Arithmetic Progression

    A sum of Rs. 2100 has to be used to give seven cash prizes to the students. If each prize is Rs. 20 less than its preceding prize, then number of times the maximum prize amount is more than minimum prize amounts, is:

    • a)1.2
    • b)1.3
    • c)1.5
    • d)2
47. Q47.Geometry

    If the interior angles of five-sided polygon are in the ratio 1:2:3:4:5 then sum (in degrees) of measures of smallest and largest angles, is:

    • a)216
    • b)252
    • c)108
    • d)324
48. Q48.Simple & Compound Interest

    A sum of Rs. 10 is lend to be returned in 11 monthly instalments of Rs. 1 each, interest being simple. The rate of interest charged, is:

    • a)9 1/11%
    • b)10%
    • c)21 9/11%
    • d)22%