HPSC 2022 — CSAT Questions with Answers
All 48 CSAT previous-year questions from HPSC 2022, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.
Practice CSAT as a timed test →- Q1.Features of Communication
Which of the following is NOT a feature of communication?
- a)Communication is a two-way process.
- b)Communication is an ongoing process.
- c)Communication is a stagnant process.
- d)Communication is a dynamic process.
- Q2.English Grammar
Fill in the blanks with correct Preposition from the choice: (i) Harsha was standing _______ Swapna. (ii) Madhu plays Tennis_______ Chess. (iii) Share the cake_______ the two of you. (iv) He divided the property_______ his four sons. (a) besides (b) between (c) among (d) beside
- a)(i)-(a), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(c), (iv)-(d)
- b)(i)-(d), (ii)-(a), (iii)-(b), (iv)-(c)
- c)(i)-(c), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(d), (iv)-(a)
- d)(i)-(b), (ii)-(a), (iii)-(d), (iv)-(c)
- Q3.Non-Verbal Communication
Which of the following refers to the study of eye contact?
- a)Proxemics
- b)Oculesics
- c)Haptics
- d)Kinesics
- Q4.English Grammar
Match the following parts of speech: List I List II (a) Absence (i) Verb (b) Busy (ii) Adverb (c) Develop (iii) Adjective (d) Greatly (iv) Noun
- a)(a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
- b)(a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)
- c)(a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
- d)(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
- Q5.English Grammar
Fill in the blanks with the correct verb that agrees with the subject in the following sentences: (i) Each student _______ informed about the cultural programme. (ii) Neither Ravi nor I _______ any interest in this project. (a) was (b) were (c) has (d) have
- a)(i)-(a), (ii)-(d)
- b)(i)-(b), (ii)-(d)
- c)(i)-(a), (ii)-(c)
- d)(i)-(b), (ii)-(c)
- Q6.Venn Diagrams
Below is given a venn diagram. Irrespective of what normal belief is, the depictions in the venn diagrams are to be considered correct. Based on this diagram, select which of the given statements have a possibility of being true. Statement A: Some oceans are canals Statement B: No rivers are lakes Statement C: Some oceans are there which are river, pond and canal at the same time. Statement D all lakes are ponds
- a)Statements A and C only
- b)Statements A and B only
- c)Statements C and D only
- d)Statements A, B and C only
- Q7.Puzzles
Below is given a figure, in which a horse is placed on one of the boxes in a square grid of size 5 × 5. The horse can move in either of the following ways in a single move: (i) two boxes to either left or right side and one box to either up or down side (ii) two boxes to either up or down side and one box to either left or right side (iii) the horse cannot step on a grey box. The horse has to stay within the grid and any move to out of the grid is NOT legal.
- Q8.Blood Relations
Mala is sister of Harish. Harish has two daughters: Reema and Seema. Reema is married to Satish. Rekha is mother of Satish. Below are given few statements. Based on the given information, select which of the statements is/are definitely true? A :Reema is niece of Rekha. B :Rekha is mother-in-law of Seema. C : Mala is sister of Rekha.
- a)Only B is true
- b)Only A and C are true
- c)All three statements are true
- d)None of the three statements are true
- Q9.Direction and Position
Four security guards A,B,C,D are giving duty at four corners of a buiding compound as shown in the given figure. After sometime A and C swap their places. Then B and D move diagonally to opposite corners. And then B and D each move one side clockwise and anti-clockwise respectively. D and A then move two sides each anti-clockwise and clockwise respectively. What is the current position of C? (Figure shows a rectangle with A at top-left, C at top-right, B at bottom-left, D at bottom-right)
- a)Diagonally opposite to D
- b)Diagonally opposite to B
- c)Towards the left of B
- d)Towards the right of A
- Q10.Series and Sequences
Which figure will replace the question mark (?) in the given figure? Figure sequence: Box 1: ^ Box 2: 1 -> <- 1 Box 3: 1 <- 1 -> 1 <- Question Mark Box: ?
- a)^ 1 <- 1 ->
- b)1 <- 1 -> 1 <- 1 ->
- c)1 -> 1 <- 1 -> 1 <-
- d)1 <- 1 ^ 1 ->
- Q11.Ranking and Order
A total of 83 persons are standing in a queue. Between Mahesh and Suresh, there are 34 persons standing. Which of these could be position of Mahesh so that it is possible to uniquely determine position of Suresh? A: 12th from the front B: 41st from behind C: 59th from behind
- a)Only A
- b)Both B and C
- c)Both A and C
- d)Only B
- Q12.Cubes and Dice
A cube of side length 6 cm is painted red on all its sides. This cube is cut into smaller cubes of side length 2 cm. On each of the smaller cubes, the unpainted sides are painted green. Each of the smaller cubes is now further cut into cubes of side length 1 cm. How many small cubes will have exactly 3 of its face coloured green?
- a)48
- b)64
- c)56
- d)36
- Q13.Data Sufficiency
Below is given a pair of questions, which are required to be answered, and a triad of statements. Which group of statements is sufficient to answer both the questions? Question 1: Who is sitting opposite to Q? Question 2 : Who is sitting to the right of Q? Statement 1: P and U are sitting on left and right sides of T, respectively Statement 2: P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting around a round table with six chairs Statement 3: Q is NOT sitting on the immediate left side of R
- a)Only statements 1 and 2
- b)Only statements 2 and 3
- c)All three statements together
- d)Questions cannot be answered even with all statements
- Q14.Arithmetic Problems
A and B decide to travel from place X to place Y by bus. A has Rs. 10 with him and he finds that it is 80% of the bus fare for two persons. B finds Rs. 3 with him and hands it over to A. In this context which one of the following statements is correct?
- a)Now the money A has is just enough to buy two tickets.
- b)A still needs Rs. 2 for buying the tickets.
- c)After buying the two tickets A will be left with 50 paise.
- d)The money A now has is still not sufficient to buy two tickets.
- Q15.Rule-Based Selection
Vipul is shortlisting Universities for the master's program. He has decided following criteria for the selection of any university: (a) Must be situated in the USA or UK. (b) Must provide master's in management program. (c) Must have a tuition fee of less than USD 30,000. (d) If any University full fill all the criteria except (a) but is situated in Australia then he will ask his brother for the selection of University. (e) If any University full fill all the criteria except (c) but provide at least 60% - 80% scholarship on tuition fee then he will ask his father for the university selection. The University of Edinburg is situated in Ireland UK and provides a master's in management program to all National and International students. The tuition fee for the master's program is USD 50,000 and provide 75% scholarship to deserving candidates. Which of the following is true for the selection of University by Vipul?
- a)It will be selected
- b)It will not be selected
- c)He will ask his father
- d)He will ask hi Brother
- Q16.Averages
A batsman played (n+2) innings and got out on all occasions. His average score in these (n+2) innings was 29 runs and he scored 38 and 15 runs in the last two innings. The batsman scored less than 38 runs in each of the first n innings. In these inning, his average score was 30 runs and lowest score was x runs. The smallest possible value of x is _______.
- a)2
- b)3
- c)4
- d)1
- Q17.Rule-Based Selection
Following is the selection criteria for a candidate to get selected for the role of Regional Sales Manager in any organization: (a) Must be a graduate with at least 70% marks. (b) Must have done MBA from any premier institute in India. (c) Must have worked for at least 2 years in the sales department. (d) If a candidate fulfils all the criteria except (a) but has done an additional certificate course in sales and marketing then his/her case will be sent to HR Head. (e) If a candidate fulfils all the criteria except (b) but has experience of 4 years or more the sale then his/her case will be sent to the HR VP. Sunit has applied for the post of Regional sales manager in the organization. He has completed his B.Sc. with 86% marks. He has a total of 3 years of working experience as a sales manager. He completed his MBA with 78% of the score.
- a)He will be selected
- b)He will not be selected
- c)His case will be sent to the HR Head
- d)His case will be sent to the HR VP
- Q18.Arrangement Puzzles
Four friends Sachin, Rachit, Raj, and Pintü live on separate floors of a 4-floor building, but not necessarily in the same order. The ground floor is numbered 1, the first floor is numbered 2, and so on until the topmost floor is numbered 4. Sachin does not live on an even-numbered floor. Only three friends live below the floor on which Pintü lives. Rachit lives immediately above Sachin. Which floor does Raj live on?
- a)1st
- b)2nd
- c)3rd
- d)4th
- Q19.Number Series
Calculate the missing term: 300, 296, 287, 271, ____?, 210
- a)246
- b)250
- c)244
- d)None of these
- Q20.Arrangement Puzzles
Five friends Vaishali, Rashmi, Payal, Nidhi, and Niyati study in three different classes - VI, VII, and VIII. Each of them has a different choice of pen like - P, Q, R, S, and T, but not necessarily in the same order. any of the classes. Rashmi likes pen S and studies in the same class as only Vaishali studies, i.e., VI. Niyati likes pen Q and does not study in class VIII. Nidhi studies in class VIII and does not like pen either P or T. Payal does not like pen T and studies in class
- a)P
- b)R
- c)Por R
- d)T
- Q21.Number Series
Which of the following cannot be a number of the series? 64, 125, 216, 345, 512,
- a)8
- b)729
- c)27
- d)999
- Q22.Arrangement Puzzles
Six friends Rohit, Rinku, Raj, Rajat, and Rishü are sitting in a row at different positions, but not necessarily in the same order. Rohit is sitting at the first position from left while Rajat is sitting at the third position from right. Only two friends are sitting between Raj and Rinku. Raj is an immediate neighbour of Rohit. Rishü is not an immediate neighbour of Rajat. Who is sitting at the second position from the left?
- a)Rachit
- b)Raj
- c)Rishü
- d)Rinku
- Q23.Arrangement Puzzles
Six persons Raj, Rohit, Rachit, Rajat, Rishü, and Rinku are working in an office. Each of them has a favorite car viz. P, Q, R, S, T, and U, but not necessarily in the same order. Each of them got a different salary - 1000, 2000, 2500, 3000, 3500, and 4000, but not necessarily in the same order. Rajat gets a salary of 2500 and his favorite car is U. The one who likes car Q gets a salary of 3500. The one who gets a salary of 1000 does not like car R or S. Rinku does not like car Q or S but gets a salary of 2000. Rishü gets a salary of 4000 and does not like a car R. Rohit does not get a salary of 1000. Who gets a salary of 3000?
- a)Rohit
- b)Raj
- c)Rinku
- d)Rachit
- Q24.Statements and Assumptions
Given statement is followed by two assumptions numbered (I) and (II). You have to consider the statement to be TRUE, even if it seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of the given assumptions logically follow/s from the given statement. Statement: The largest computer manufacturer has reduced the prices of most of the models of the desktop by about 15 percent with immediate effect. Assumptions: (I)The company may incur huge losses due to the reduction in desktop prices. (II)The sales of desktops manufactured by the company may increase significantly in the near future.
- a)Only Assumption (I) is implicit.
- b)Only Assumption (II) is implicit.
- c)Neither Assumption (I) nor Assumption (II) is implicit.
- d)Either Assumption (I) or Assumption (II) is implicit.
- Q25.Statements and Assumptions
Given statement is followed by two assumptions numbered (I) and (II). You have to consider the statement to be TRUE, even if it seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of the given assumptions logically follow/s from the given statement. Statement: Before giving full work to the employees, give them work-related training. Assumptions: (I) Training helps the employees to increase their performance. (II)Employees do not have any skills prior to training.
- a)Only Assumption (I) is implicit.
- b)Only Assumption (II) is implicit.
- c)Neither Assumption (I) nor Assumption (II) is implicit.
- d)Both Assumption (I) and Assumption (II) are implicit.
- Q26.Statements and Assumptions
Given statement is followed by two assumptions numbered (I) and (II). You have to consider the statement to be TRUE, even if it seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of the given assumptions logically follow/s from the given statement. Statement: It is necessary to grow different types of crops in each alternate season to replenish the nutrients in the soil. Assumptions: (I)No crop can be grown for the second time in the same field. (II)If a different crop is grown in the next season, the soil does not require additional nutrients like fertilizers.
- a)Only Assumption (I) is implicit.
- b)Only Assumption (II) is implicit.
- c)Neither Assumption (I) nor Assumption (II) is implicit.
- d)Either Assumption (I) or Assumption (II) is implicit.
- Q27.Non-Verbal Reasoning
The following question, contain four problem figures and four answer figures. Select a figure from amongst the answer figures which will continue the same series as given in the problem figures.
- a)(a)
- b)(b)
- c)(c)
- d)(d)
- Q28.Non-Verbal Reasoning
The following question, contain four problem figures and four answer figures marked (a), (b), (c), and (d). Select a figure from amongst the answer which will continue the same series as given in the problem figures.
- a)(a)
- b)(b)
- c)(c)
- d)(d)
- Q29.Line Graph Analysis
The line graph shows the road accidents happened in three different cities in India. The Y axis in graph represents the number of accidents happened. In which year, the difference between the accidents in City A and City C is minimum?
- a)1997
- b)1996
- c)1995
- d)1994
- Q30.Averages
There are 8 patients in a hospital. The average weight of the 7 lightest patients is 45 kgs. and the average weight of the 7 heaviest patients is 52 kgs. The difference between the weight of the heaviest and the lightest patient is
- a)47
- b)48
- c)49
- d)50
- Q31.Averages
Total 25 students appear for an examination. Rahul and Mohan are among those 25 students. Rahul scores 98. The average score of the 24 students other than Mohan is 48. The average score of all the25 students is 2 more than the average score of 24 students other than Rahul. How much Mohan has scored?
- a)72
- b)86
- c)98
- d)82
- Q32.Averages
The parents have m number of children. The average age of father, mother and m children is 20. The father is 48 years old, and the average age of mother and m children is 16. The number m (numerical value) is
- a)3
- b)6
- c)1
- d)2
- Q33.Problems on Ages
A is twice as old as B and C is thrice as old as A. If A's age is 2 years less than the average age of all three A, B and C, then C's present age, in years, is
- a)10
- b)09
- c)8
- d)12
- Q34.Problems on Ages
Twelve years ago, the age of the father was three times the age of his daughter. After twelve years, father's age will be twice than of his daughter. The ratio of their present ages is
- a)4:7
- b)2:7
- c)4:3
- d)7:3
- Q35.Time, Speed and Distance
Two trains are moving in opposite direction. First train is 150m long and its speed is 40 km/hr and the length of second train is 170m. If they cross one another in 4 seconds, what is the speed of the second train?
- a)248 km/hr
- b)320 km/hr
- c)100 km/hr
- d)160 km/hr
- Q36.Time, Speed and Distance
A man covers distance of 1400km in 80 days resting 10 hours a day. If he rests 16 hours a day and walks at 2.5 times the previous speed, then in how many days will he cover 1000 km?
- a)35 days
- b)20 days
- c)40 days
- d)50 days
- Q37.Number System
A fraction becomes 3/5, if 3 is added to both numerator and denominator. And, it becomes 1/2 if 5 is subtracted from both numerator and denominator. What is the fraction?
- a)21/37
- b)7/9
- c)49/67
- d)9/11
- Q38.Number System
There are three fractions. When the largest fraction is divided by the smallest fraction, the result 3/5 is greater than the middle fraction by 1/3. If the sum of the 3 fractions is 3 2/5. What will be the difference between the largest and the middle fraction?
- a)142/13
- b)109/120
- c)69/25
- d)49/40
- Q39.Number System
The product of two fractions is 5/4 and their quotient is 4 / 20. If the denominator of one fraction is 2/5 times that of the others fraction, then what is the sum of the two fractions?
- a)3
- b)6/5
- c)2/3
- d)1
- Q40.Number System
The sum of numerator and denominator of a fraction is 5 less than thrice the denominator. If the numerator and denominator are decreased by 2, then the numerator becomes half the denominator. Determine the fraction?
- a)4/7
- b)4/3
- c)5/9
- d)3/4
- Q41.Vocabulary
Which of the following words from the passage convey the meaning 'the action of killing a king'?
- a)Regicide
- b)Usurper
- c)Protagonist
- d)Executes
- Q42.Reading Comprehension
From the passage identify the TRUE and FALSE statements? (a) Using square nets by fishermen can curtail overfishing. (b) The practice of adopting square nets is financially sustainable. (c) Fishermen were always enthusiastic about using square nuts. (d) Young fish cannot survive when farmers use square nets extensively. (e) In the near future, many states are likely to insist that fishermen use square nets.
- a)(a)-(T), (b)-(T), (c)-(T), (d)-(F), (e)-(T)
- b)(a)-(T), (b)-(T), (c)-(F), (d)-(F), (e)-(T)
- c)(a)-(F), (b)-(T), (c)-(F), (d)-(T), (e)-(F)
- d)(a)-(T), (b)-(T), (c)-(F), (d)-(F), (e)-(F)
- Q43.Reading Comprehension
Which of the following can be inferred from the statement "Since 2015, every trawler in the district now uses square mesh nets"?
- a)Fishing has become sustainable in Sindhudurg since 2015.
- b)After 2015 in Sindhudurg farmers were allowed to sell only big fish.
- c)Before 2015 sale of only juvenile fish dominated the Sindhudurg fish market.
- d)There was a very strong movement by farmers against square mesh nets in 2015.
- Q44.Reading Comprehension
Which of the following inferences can be drawn based on the lines "The new technology has increased income by INR 10,000 (US$152) each month because diesel consumption has declined. On an average catch of 18 kgs, it is estimated that the square mesh allows over 3 kgs of juvenile fish and other aquatic mammals to escape, important for the survival of the seas"?
- a)The new technology adopted is leading to the escape of 3 kgs of juvenile fish.
- Q45.Reading Comprehension
From the lines "These gains remain largely national because most people cannot move" it can be inferred that
- a)People are made to move to other countries against their wishes.
- b)Theoretically migration is likely to look like a boon to many.
- c)People migrate to another country only with the intention of gains.
- d)Any form of gains for the migrants is only temporary and permanent.
- Q46.Reading Comprehension
The statement from the passage, 'The gains for immigrants do not come at the expense of host countries. 'means
- a)The immigrants can make a comfortable living only if the host countries agree.
- b)The immigrants are contributing to the host countries and not the other way.
- c)The host countries do not have to make any sacrifices to accommodate immigrants.
- d)The host countries will have to spend a lot of their resources to maintain immigrants.
- Q47.Vocabulary in Context
Which of the following words from the last sentence in the passage conveys the following meaning "Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries"?
- a)Frustrated
- b)Disregard
- c)Empirical
- d)Xenophobia
- Q48.Reading Comprehension
Which of the following can be inferred from the statement "Because good jobs are slow to come to the poor, the poor must move to find productive employment"?
- a)Productive employment is not in the reach of the locals from host countries
- b)Economically sound people have greater chances of finding lucrative jobs
- c)To find profitable employment one should not be an immigrant in a host country.
- d)Poor people have no chance of getting a lucrative job in their own country.
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