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UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 — Decision Making Questions with Answers

All 6 Decision Making previous-year questions from UPSC CSE Prelims 2026, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Situational Judgement

   Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Relationship category) A. Between cricket captain and team members B. Between judge and lawyers in court C. Between Vice Chancellor and Deputy Registrar D. Between peers and coworkers List-II (Communication type) 1. Informal and firm 2. Informal and open-ended 3. Formal and open-ended 4. Formal and firm Code :

   • a)A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
   • b)A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
   • c)A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
   • d)A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
2. Q2.Administrative Decisions

   Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Tool of communication): A. Memorandum B. Flyer C. Bcc D. Minutes List-II (Purpose): 1. To record decisions 2. To inform confidentially 3. To intimate a directive 4. To disseminate non-targeted information

   • a)A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
   • b)A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
   • c)A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
   • d)A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
3. Q3.Situational Judgement

   Which among the following actions would constitute the most appropriate directive(s) in resolving interpersonal conflict in an office with culturally diverse personnel? 1. Direct personnel to practise activities that are markers of diverse groups 2. Allow conflicts to resolve over time to set an appropriate precedent of leadership 3. Encourage personnel to seek each other's perspectives Select the answer using the code given below.

   • a)1 and 3
   • b)2 only
   • c)3 only
   • d)2 and 3
4. Q4.Administrative Decisions

   Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Barrier to communication): A. Semantic B. Cognitive C. Organisational D. Affective List-II (Example): 1. Lack of feedback 2. Misunderstanding the meaning of a word 3. Fear of social stigma 4. Information overload

   • a)A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
   • b)A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
   • c)A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
   • d)A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
5. Q5.Administrative Decisions

   You are required to design a 'questionnaire' to be filled on-location by visitors, based on the following objective while writing a report : “To determine the feasibility of setting up a family-oriented vacation resort in the vicinity of a lake destination in the mountains” Which of the following heads would you include in the questionnaire to make it most appropriate for your purpose? 1. Size of family 2. Budget 3. Number of earners in the family 4. Food allergies and dietary restrictions Select the answer using the code given below.

   • a)1 and 3
   • b)1, 2 and 4
   • c)1 and 2 only
   • d)2 and 3
6. Q6.Administrative Decisions

   With reference to ‘circular letters’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Circular letters are usually addressed to a group of people. 2. Non-standard and customized content is typical of circular letters. 3. Circular letters are used to intimate appraisals and increments of employees within organisations. 4. Circular letters are less cost-effective than personalised and specific recipient-directed letters. Select the answer using the code given below.

   • a)1 and 2
   • b)2 and 4
   • c)1, 3 and 4
   • d)1 only