Q. An artist has 50 canvases and uses 10% for a specific project. How many canvases does he use for the project?
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Solution
Canvases used = 10% of 50 = 10/100 * 50 = 5.
Correct Answer:
A
— 5
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Q. An artist spends 3 hours on a painting and 2 hours on a sculpture. If he charges $25 per hour, how much does he earn in total?
A.
$125
B.
$100
C.
$75
D.
$150
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Solution
Total earnings = (3 + 2) * 25 = 5 * 25 = $125.
Correct Answer:
A
— $125
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Q. An employee discovers that their colleague is stealing office supplies. They can report the colleague, risking their friendship, or stay silent. What is the most ethical action?
A.
Report the colleague
B.
Stay silent
C.
Confront the colleague
D.
Ignore the situation
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Solution
Reporting the colleague is the most ethical action to uphold honesty and integrity in the workplace.
Correct Answer:
A
— Report the colleague
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Q. An NGO has 80% of its funds allocated for projects. If the total funds are $50,000, how much is allocated for projects?
A.
$40000
B.
$30000
C.
$20000
D.
$50000
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Solution
80% of $50,000 is $40,000.
Correct Answer:
A
— $40000
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Q. An NGO has a target to plant 10,000 trees in a year. If they have planted 2,500 trees in the first quarter, what percentage of their target have they achieved?
A.
20%
B.
25%
C.
30%
D.
15%
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Solution
2,500 out of 10,000 is (2500/10000) * 100 = 25%.
Correct Answer:
B
— 25%
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Q. An NGO organizes a fundraising event and raises $12,000. If they allocate 25% of the funds to administrative costs, how much is allocated for administrative costs?
A.
$3000
B.
$2500
C.
$2000
D.
$4000
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Solution
25% of $12,000 is $3000.
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A
— $3000
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Q. An NGO plans to distribute 1200 books. If they have already distributed 450 books, what fraction of the total books have they distributed?
A.
3/8
B.
1/3
C.
1/4
D.
1/2
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Solution
450 out of 1200 is 450/1200 = 3/8.
Correct Answer:
A
— 3/8
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Q. An NGO received a donation of $5000. If they spend 60% of it on education programs, how much money is left?
A.
$2000
B.
$3000
C.
$500
D.
$1000
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Solution
60% of $5000 is $3000. Therefore, $5000 - $3000 = $2000 is left.
Correct Answer:
B
— $3000
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Q. During a disaster, a response team needs to set up 15 shelters. If each shelter requires 3 tents, how many tents are needed in total?
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Solution
Total tents needed = 15 shelters * 3 tents/shelter = 45 tents.
Correct Answer:
D
— 45
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Q. During a disaster, a shelter can accommodate 150 people. If 1,200 people need shelter, how many shelters are required?
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Solution
1,200 people / 150 people/shelter = 8 shelters required.
Correct Answer:
C
— 8
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Q. During a folk music event, 8 musicians perform. If each musician plays 2 instruments, how many instruments are played in total?
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Solution
8 musicians * 2 instruments = 16 instruments.
Correct Answer:
A
— 16
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Q. During a team meeting, one member dominates the conversation. What should you do?
A.
Let them continue
B.
Interrupt them
C.
Encourage others to share their opinions
D.
Leave the meeting
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Solution
Encouraging others to share their opinions helps create a more balanced discussion and values all team members.
Correct Answer:
C
— Encourage others to share their opinions
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Q. During which period did the concept of 'disaster response' begin to take a more organized form in Europe, particularly in response to natural calamities?
A.
Middle Ages
B.
Renaissance
C.
Industrial Revolution
D.
Post-World War II
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Solution
The Industrial Revolution brought about significant changes in urbanization and infrastructure, leading to more organized disaster response mechanisms.
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C
— Industrial Revolution
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Q. From the line graph, what was the growth rate in 2020?
A.
5%
B.
10%
C.
15%
D.
20%
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Solution
The line graph shows a growth rate of 15% in 2020.
Correct Answer:
C
— 15%
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Q. How can one effectively manage time while writing an essay in the UPSC Mains examination?
A.
Spend equal time on all sections.
B.
Outline the essay before writing.
C.
Write as quickly as possible.
D.
Focus only on the introduction.
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Solution
Outlining the essay before writing helps in organizing thoughts and managing time effectively, ensuring all sections are adequately addressed.
Correct Answer:
B
— Outline the essay before writing.
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Q. How did the establishment of the 'National Foundation for India' in 1992 contribute to the NGO sector? (1992)
A.
By providing direct funding to political parties.
B.
By promoting philanthropy and supporting grassroots initiatives.
C.
By focusing solely on environmental issues.
D.
By limiting the activities of existing NGOs.
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Solution
The National Foundation for India was established to promote philanthropy and support grassroots initiatives, thereby strengthening the NGO sector.
Correct Answer:
B
— By promoting philanthropy and supporting grassroots initiatives.
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Q. How did the Industrial Revolution impact urbanization in Europe?
A.
Decreased population density in cities
B.
Increased migration to rural areas
C.
Rapid growth of urban centers
D.
Stagnation of city development
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Solution
The Industrial Revolution led to rapid growth of urban centers as people moved from rural areas to cities in search of jobs in factories, resulting in significant urbanization.
Correct Answer:
C
— Rapid growth of urban centers
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Q. How did the Space Race influence international relations during the Cold War? (1960)
A.
A. It led to increased cooperation between the USA and USSR.
B.
B. It escalated tensions and competition.
C.
C. It had no significant impact.
D.
D. It resulted in disarmament treaties.
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Solution
The Space Race intensified the competition between the USA and USSR, symbolizing technological and ideological superiority, which significantly influenced international relations during the Cold War.
Correct Answer:
B
— B. It escalated tensions and competition.
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Q. How important is the conclusion in an essay for the UPSC Mains examination?
A.
It is the least important part.
B.
It summarizes the main points only.
C.
It should introduce new ideas.
D.
It reinforces the thesis and leaves a lasting impression.
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Solution
The conclusion is crucial as it reinforces the main arguments and provides a final perspective, leaving a lasting impression on the examiner.
Correct Answer:
D
— It reinforces the thesis and leaves a lasting impression.
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Q. How many countries are members of the European Union as of 2023?
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Solution
As of 2023, there are 27 member countries in the European Union.
Correct Answer:
A
— 27
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Q. How many countries are part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
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Solution
NATO currently has 30 member countries.
Correct Answer:
B
— 30
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Q. How many countries does India share its border with?
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Solution
India shares its border with 7 countries: Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Afghanistan.
Correct Answer:
C
— 7
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Q. How many member countries are there in the World Health Organization (WHO)?
A.
194
B.
200
C.
150
D.
180
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Solution
As of now, there are 194 member countries in the WHO.
Correct Answer:
A
— 194
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Q. How many members are there in the Lok Sabha?
A.
545
B.
550
C.
500
D.
600
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Solution
The Lok Sabha can have a maximum of 552 members, but currently, it has 545 members as per Article 81 of the Constitution.
Correct Answer:
A
— 545
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Q. How many times can a member of Parliament be re-elected?
A.
Unlimited
B.
Twice
C.
Once
D.
Thrice
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Solution
There is no limit to the number of times a member of Parliament can be re-elected.
Correct Answer:
A
— Unlimited
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Q. If 'PEN' is to 'NEP', then 'DUST' is to?
A.
STUD
B.
TUSD
C.
UDST
D.
DUTS
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Solution
The letters are reversed. DUST reversed is STUD.
Correct Answer:
A
— STUD
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Q. If 10 men can complete a work in 15 days, how many days will it take for 5 men to complete the same work?
A.
20 days
B.
25 days
C.
30 days
D.
35 days
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Solution
If 10 men take 15 days, then 5 men will take (10 * 15) / 5 = 30 days.
Correct Answer:
C
— 30 days
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Q. If 15% of a class of 40 students are absent, how many students are present?
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Solution
15% of 40 is calculated as (15/100) * 40 = 6. Therefore, present students = 40 - 6 = 34.
Correct Answer:
C
— 34
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Q. If 25% of a company's profits are allocated to ethical initiatives and the profit is $200,000, how much is allocated?
A.
$40,000
B.
$50,000
C.
$60,000
D.
$70,000
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Solution
25% of $200,000 is calculated as (25/100) * 200000 = $50,000.
Correct Answer:
A
— $40,000
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Q. If 3 workers can complete a task in 12 days, how many days will it take for 6 workers to complete the same task?
A.
6 days
B.
8 days
C.
10 days
D.
12 days
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Solution
Work done = 3 workers × 12 days = 36 worker-days. For 6 workers, days = 36 worker-days / 6 workers = 6 days.
Correct Answer:
A
— 6 days
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