UPPSC Prelims (GS 2) Mock Test - 7 (CSAT) - UPPSC (UP) MCQ

The pattern followed here is,

4² - 1 = 16 - 1 = 15

3² - 1 = 9 - 1 = 8

6² - 1 = 36 - 1 = 35

5² - 1 = 25 - 1 = 24

8² - 1 = 64 - 1 = 63

7² - 1 = 49 - 1 = 48

(10)² - 1 = 100 - 1 = 99

Hence, the missing term is "99".

Correct answer is Transactional Model.

• Interpersonal communication involves a dynamic process where messages are sent and received simultaneously between two or more people, affecting each other. This concept is best represented by the Transactional Model. 
• While Linear and Interactive models of communication also describe aspects of the communication process, they don't provide a full picture of the complexities of interpersonal communication.

Key Points

• Option 1: The Linear Model (Sender-Message-Channel-Receiver Model by Shannon and Weaver, 1949) was a basic and initial model which fundamentally sees communication as a one-way process. Here, there is a sender who sends a message through a channel to a receiver. It doesn't account for feedback or the interactive nature of communication, and it doesn't fully portray the dynamic nature of interpersonal communication.
• Option 2: The Interactive Model, also known as the Ping-Pong Model (Schramm, 1954), took a step further than the Linear, adding feedback to the process. It demonstrates two-way communication, but it is still limited. The model depicts senders and receivers as they take turns sending messages, but it still doesn't fully encompass the simultaneous sending and receiving that occurs during interpersonal communication.
• Option 3: The Transactional Model (Barnlund, 1970), however, suggests that parties in the communication process are simultaneously senders and receivers of messages. It does not distinguish senders and receivers, viewing each person as a communicator who simultaneously sends and receives messages. It also adds the crucial characteristics of context (situational influences) and noise (any kind of distraction or barrier), which provide a better understanding of the complexities involved in interpersonal communication.
• Therefore, despite all of the above models having utility within their own contexts, only the Transactional Model fully captures the dynamics of interpersonal communication, making Option 3 the correct choice.

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

• Interpersonal Skills:
  • ​Interpersonal skills are the behaviours and tactics a person uses to interact with others effectively. Hence, option 2 is correct.
  • Strong interpersonal skills such as negotiating, problem-solving, and knowledge-sharing are the main requirements for many jobs. 

  • Interpersonal skills are traits you rely on when you interact and communicate with others. They cover a variety of scenarios where communication and cooperation are essential.

• Some examples of interpersonal skills include:
  • Active listening
  • Teamwork
  • Responsibility
  • Dependability
  • Leadership
  • Motivation
  • Flexibility
  • Patience
  • Empathy

'आधा गाँव' के उपन्यासकार "राही मासूम रज़ा" हैं।

प्रमुख बिंदु

• 'आधा गाँव' के उपन्यासकार "राही मासूम रज़ा" हैं।

 "राही मासूम रज़ा" के अन्य प्रमुख उपन्यास:

• आधा गाँव
• नीम का पेड़
• कटरा बी आर्ज़ू
• टोपी शुक्ला
• ओस की बूंद और सीन ७५

महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु

अन्य रचनायें तथा रचयिता- 

Preparing the family tree diagram by using the following symbols:

As per the given data:

Given expression: 'A & B # C & D @ E % F + G'

A is the wife of B, B is the father of C, C is the wife of D, D is the son of E, E is the husband of F and F is the mother of G.

Here, C is the brother's wife of G.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (2)".

Given:

The ratio of three numbers = 3 ∶ 5 ∶ 7

LCM = 25200

Concept used:

LCM or least common multiple is the simplest method to find out the smallest common multiples between two or more than two numbers.

Calculation:

Let the number be 3x, 5x and 7x.

LCM of (3x, 5x and 7x)

⇒ 3 × 5 × 7 × (x) = 105x

According to the question,

105x = 25200

⇒ x = 25200/105 = 240

Now, the sum of the smallest and the largest number.

⇒ 7x + 3x = 10x

⇒ 240 × 10 = 2400

∴ The answer is 2400.

The given sentence is an assertive sentence.

Rules for changing an assertive sentence to an interrogative sentence:

• If a sentence is in the affirmative, it has to be changed into a negative interrogative.
• If it is negative, then change it into bare interrogative.
• The interrogative sentence must start with an auxiliary verb from the assertive sentence.
• If there is nothing in the sentence, you have to replace it with anything in an interrogative sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'Is there anything better than a busy life?'

Option (D) would be the correct answer as solar energy is an inexhaustible resource it can be reused and provides many advantages. Whereas harnessing solar energy is cheaper compared to the capital needed to generate other forms of energy. Argument II does not make a major point.

So, only argument I is strong

“प्रारब्ध” शब्द का अर्थ 'भाग्य' है।

The given sentence is a declarative sentence.

A declarative sentence merely makes a statement.

You can change it into an exclamatory sentence using a structure with what or how.

Use ‘what a/an’ before an adjective + noun.

Example:

• She is a brilliant actress. (Declarative sentence)
• What a brilliant actress she is! (Exclamatory sentence)

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'What a gorgeous young lady Sunita is!​​'

Number of students in each sections = 43

Number of section in grade

Number of section in grade

Number of sections in grade

∴ Minimum number of sections

Attitudes, actions and appearances in the context of classroom communication are considered as Non-verbal communication. Non-verbal communication denotes our facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, posture, and tone of voice that we speak. It is the procedure in which the messages are sent and received without using words, either spoken or written.

The statement poses a simple question that should people plan.

Argument I agrees with the move and suggests that planning enables a person to deploy resources efficiently. Better results thus can be achieved due to the predictability factor.  Therefore, argument I is strong.

Argument II disagrees and states that life takes its own course, nothing happens the way things are planned. Hence, planning is a waste. Yes at times this may be the case but planning is never a complete waste. Therefore, argument II is not strong.

Therefore, only Argument I is strong.

Announcement of arrival and departure of trains at railway stations is Public communication.

• The communication made in identical form to multiple persons or to the world at large, as by television, radio, motion picture, newspaper, pamphlet, mass mailing, letterhead, business card, or directory.
• Mass media is a good example of this kind of communication
• Here public speaker plays a vital role and the target audience received the message passed by the speaker.
• It is relevant to public relation.

I. Argument I is strong as the student union election in Universities disturb the healthy environment of Universities. So, stopping it will help in creating an academic atmosphere in Universities.

II. Argument II is not strong as Student Union is not the only way of creating future political leaders. 

So, only argument I is strong.

The given sentence is an affirmative sentence.

• Structure of given sentence: Sub + verb (preset tense) + too + adjective + to + V1 + extra info.

The negative form of an affirmative sentence with an structure mentioned above can be obtained by following the below structure:

• Sub + verb + so + adjective + that + Sub (they)+ can't + verb (be called) + extra info (cinema).

Following the above mentioned structure, we get the required negative sentence:

• Marvel movies are so predictable that they can't be called "cinema".

L.C.M. of 5, 6, 7, 8 = 840

∴  Required number is of the form 840k + 3.

Least value of k for which (840k + 3) is divisible by 9 is k = 2.

∴  Required number = (840 × 2 + 3) = 1683

If an article of price is equal to the cost price of kg. If sold at the rate of profit percent

Required profit percentage 

Conclusion I: It is not given about the population increase in the future.

Conclusion II: It is given that there is a huge depletion of resources, So we can conclude that it will be difficult for the government to provide resources.

So, Only conclusion II follows.

Comisson: It is a wrongly spelt word. The correct spelling is 'Commission'.

Commission: a group of people officially charged with a particular function.

Example: The government has set up/established a commission to investigate the problem of inner city violence.

It is clear from the blood relationship that the person is the father of that woman.

The statement talks about the increasing cost of vegetables.

But it does not suggest any reason for the same. Also, increase in prices is not sufficient to conclude that the production of vegetables has decreased or stopped leading to them becoming rare.

Neither does the statement suggests anything about people being unable to eat vegetables.

So, neither conclusion I nor II follows.

Both (a) and (b) are correct.

All the bees are social insects.

The given statement is a proverb meaning 'a successful person is the one who is willing to take risks'. So, conclusion I follow.

Since the statement implies nothing about cowards, conclusion II does not follow.

Therefore, only conclusion I follow.

'दर्प' का पर्यायवाची शब्द 'अहंकार' है।

'दर्प' के पर्यायवाची शब्द-  घमंड, अहंकार, अभिमान, गर्व, ताव, इत्यादि है।

Homophones are words with the same pronunciation but different meanings which might have different spelling too. For example, Words buy, by and bye. They have the same pronunciation, but different meanings and spellings.

Given: CARBON : NOBCAR : : PUZZLE : ?

The logic follows here is:

Similarly,

Therefore, ELZPUZ is the correct answer.