UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 12 Jan 2026

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Based on the passage, which of the following can be logically inferred? A lack of solitude can cause individuals to lose touch with their own values. Modern distractions hinder opportunities for meaningful self-reflection. Solitude should replace social interaction to achieve emotional balance. Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) All three Correct Answer: (b) Explanation: Statement 1: Supported — the passage notes that without solitude, identity becomes entangled with others’ expectations. Statement 2: Supported — it states that distractions and constant connectivity undermine reflective moments. Statement 3: Not supported — the passage emphasizes balance; solitude complements social bonds, not replaces them. Hence, the correct answer is (b). Incorrect Answer: (b) Explanation: Statement 1: Supported — the passage notes that without solitude, identity becomes entangled with others’ expectations. Statement 2: Supported — it states that distractions and constant connectivity undermine reflective moments. Statement 3: Not supported — the passage emphasizes balance; solitude complements social bonds, not replaces them. Hence, the correct answer is (b).

#### 1. Question

Based on the passage, which of the following can be logically inferred?

• A lack of solitude can cause individuals to lose touch with their own values.

• Modern distractions hinder opportunities for meaningful self-reflection.

• Solitude should replace social interaction to achieve emotional balance.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 1 and 2 only

• (c) 2 and 3 only

• (d) All three

Answer: (b)

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Supported — the passage notes that without solitude, identity becomes entangled with others’ expectations.

• Statement 2: Supported — it states that distractions and constant connectivity undermine reflective moments.

• Statement 3: Not supported — the passage emphasizes balance; solitude complements social bonds, not replaces them.

Hence, the correct answer is (b).

Answer: (b)

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Supported — the passage notes that without solitude, identity becomes entangled with others’ expectations.

• Statement 2: Supported — it states that distractions and constant connectivity undermine reflective moments.

• Statement 3: Not supported — the passage emphasizes balance; solitude complements social bonds, not replaces them.

Hence, the correct answer is (b).

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Cultural memory is not sustained solely through monuments or archives, but through the everyday practices that communities nurture over time. Among these, folk traditions hold a unique place: they transmit values, cosmologies, and shared identities through songs, rituals, crafts, and narratives. Unlike formal history, which often privileges major events and written records, folk traditions preserve the intimate, lived experiences of ordinary people. Yet their continuity is increasingly threatened by globalisation, shrinking community networks, and declining intergenerational transmission. As societies prioritise efficiency and uniformity, the subtle textures of local knowledge risk being overshadowed. Revitalising folk traditions requires more than documentation—it demands active participation, creative adaptation, and the willingness to see them not as obsolete artifacts but as evolving cultural resources. When communities engage with these traditions meaningfully, they remain not remnants of the past, but companions to the present. Which one of the following best captures the central idea of the passage? (a) Folk traditions are outdated practices that should be preserved only for historical record. (b) Globalisation enhances the relevance of folk traditions by making them universally accessible. (c) Folk traditions are vital carriers of cultural memory and must be actively revitalised to stay meaningful today. (d) Only rural communities are capable of sustaining authentic folk traditions. Correct Answer: (c) Explanation: (c) is correct because the passage emphasises that folk traditions hold unique cultural value and require active, adaptive revitalisation to remain significant in the modern world. (a) is incorrect: The passage rejects the idea that these practices are mere artifacts. (b) is incorrect: Globalisation is presented as a threat, not an enhancer of relevance. (d) is unsupported; the passage never confines folk traditions to rural spaces. Thus, option (c) expresses the central message accurately. Incorrect Answer: (c) Explanation: (c) is correct because the passage emphasises that folk traditions hold unique cultural value and require active, adaptive revitalisation to remain significant in the modern world. (a) is incorrect: The passage rejects the idea that these practices are mere artifacts. (b) is incorrect: Globalisation is presented as a threat, not an enhancer of relevance. (d) is unsupported; the passage never confines folk traditions to rural spaces. Thus, option (c) expresses the central message accurately.

#### 2. Question

Cultural memory is not sustained solely through monuments or archives, but through the everyday practices that communities nurture over time. Among these, folk traditions hold a unique place: they transmit values, cosmologies, and shared identities through songs, rituals, crafts, and narratives. Unlike formal history, which often privileges major events and written records, folk traditions preserve the intimate, lived experiences of ordinary people. Yet their continuity is increasingly threatened by globalisation, shrinking community networks, and declining intergenerational transmission. As societies prioritise efficiency and uniformity, the subtle textures of local knowledge risk being overshadowed. Revitalising folk traditions requires more than documentation—it demands active participation, creative adaptation, and the willingness to see them not as obsolete artifacts but as evolving cultural resources. When communities engage with these traditions meaningfully, they remain not remnants of the past, but companions to the present.

Which one of the following best captures the central idea of the passage?

• (a) Folk traditions are outdated practices that should be preserved only for historical record.

• (b) Globalisation enhances the relevance of folk traditions by making them universally accessible.

• (c) Folk traditions are vital carriers of cultural memory and must be actively revitalised to stay meaningful today.

• (d) Only rural communities are capable of sustaining authentic folk traditions.

Answer: (c)

Explanation:

• (c) is correct because the passage emphasises that folk traditions hold unique cultural value and require active, adaptive revitalisation to remain significant in the modern world.

• (a) is incorrect: The passage rejects the idea that these practices are mere artifacts.

• (b) is incorrect: Globalisation is presented as a threat, not an enhancer of relevance.

• (d) is unsupported; the passage never confines folk traditions to rural spaces.

Thus, option (c) expresses the central message accurately.

Answer: (c)

Explanation:

• (c) is correct because the passage emphasises that folk traditions hold unique cultural value and require active, adaptive revitalisation to remain significant in the modern world.

• (a) is incorrect: The passage rejects the idea that these practices are mere artifacts.

• (b) is incorrect: Globalisation is presented as a threat, not an enhancer of relevance.

• (d) is unsupported; the passage never confines folk traditions to rural spaces.

Thus, option (c) expresses the central message accurately.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Based on the passage, which of the following can be logically inferred? Folk traditions preserve aspects of cultural life that formal historical narratives often overlook. Documentation alone is insufficient for sustaining folk traditions in modern societies. Folk practices cannot adapt without losing their authenticity. Intergenerational transmission is essential for the continuity of folk knowledge. Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2, and 4 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 3, and 4 only Correct Answer: (b) Explanation: Statement 1: Supported — the passage notes that unlike formal history, folk traditions preserve everyday lived experiences. Statement 2: Supported — the passage explicitly states that preservation requires active participation and adaptation, not mere documentation. Statement 3: Incorrect — the passage argues the opposite: folk traditions can evolve meaningfully without losing essence. Statement 4: Supported — it warns that declining intergenerational transmission threatens continuity. Hence, the correct answer is (b). Incorrect Answer: (b) Explanation: Statement 1: Supported — the passage notes that unlike formal history, folk traditions preserve everyday lived experiences. Statement 2: Supported — the passage explicitly states that preservation requires active participation and adaptation, not mere documentation. Statement 3: Incorrect — the passage argues the opposite: folk traditions can evolve meaningfully without losing essence. Statement 4: Supported — it warns that declining intergenerational transmission threatens continuity. Hence, the correct answer is (b).

#### 3. Question

Based on the passage, which of the following can be logically inferred?

• Folk traditions preserve aspects of cultural life that formal historical narratives often overlook.

• Documentation alone is insufficient for sustaining folk traditions in modern societies.

• Folk practices cannot adapt without losing their authenticity.

• Intergenerational transmission is essential for the continuity of folk knowledge.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

• (a) 1 and 2 only

• (b) 1, 2, and 4 only

• (c) 2 and 3 only

• (d) 1, 3, and 4 only

Answer: (b)

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Supported — the passage notes that unlike formal history, folk traditions preserve everyday lived experiences.

• Statement 2: Supported — the passage explicitly states that preservation requires active participation and adaptation, not mere documentation.

• Statement 3: Incorrect — the passage argues the opposite: folk traditions can evolve meaningfully without losing essence.

• Statement 4: Supported — it warns that declining intergenerational transmission threatens continuity.

Hence, the correct answer is (b).

Answer: (b)

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Supported — the passage notes that unlike formal history, folk traditions preserve everyday lived experiences.

• Statement 2: Supported — the passage explicitly states that preservation requires active participation and adaptation, not mere documentation.

• Statement 3: Incorrect — the passage argues the opposite: folk traditions can evolve meaningfully without losing essence.

• Statement 4: Supported — it warns that declining intergenerational transmission threatens continuity.

Hence, the correct answer is (b).

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question A shopkeeper sells 1/3rd of his stock at 25% profit, another 1/3rd at 10% loss, and the remaining at cost price. What is his overall profit or loss percentage? (a) 5% profit (b) 2% profit (c) No profit, no loss (d) 1.67% profit Correct Answer: (a) Explanation: Let total cost = ₹300 (i.e., ₹100 per part) First part: 25% profit → SP = 100 + 25 = ₹125 Second part: 10% loss → SP = 100 − 10 = ₹90 Third part: SP = ₹100 (at cost price) Total SP = 125 + 90 + 100 = ₹315 Total cost = ₹300 Profit = ₹15 Profit % = (15 / 300) × 100 = 5% Incorrect Answer: (a) Explanation: Let total cost = ₹300 (i.e., ₹100 per part) First part: 25% profit → SP = 100 + 25 = ₹125 Second part: 10% loss → SP = 100 − 10 = ₹90 Third part: SP = ₹100 (at cost price) Total SP = 125 + 90 + 100 = ₹315 Total cost = ₹300 Profit = ₹15 Profit % = (15 / 300) × 100 = 5%

#### 4. Question

A shopkeeper sells 1/3rd of his stock at 25% profit, another 1/3rd at 10% loss, and the remaining at cost price. What is his overall profit or loss percentage?

• (a) 5% profit

• (b) 2% profit

• (c) No profit, no loss

• (d) 1.67% profit

Answer: (a)

Explanation: Let total cost = ₹300 (i.e., ₹100 per part) First part: 25% profit → SP = 100 + 25 = ₹125 Second part: 10% loss → SP = 100 − 10 = ₹90 Third part: SP = ₹100 (at cost price) Total SP = 125 + 90 + 100 = ₹315 Total cost = ₹300 Profit = ₹15 Profit % = (15 / 300) × 100 = 5%

Answer: (a)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question A, B and C rent a stable. A keeps 6 horses for 10 months, B keeps 9 horses for 7 months and C keeps 12 horses for 4 months. The rent is Rs. 300. How much must A pay? (a) Rs. 60 (b) Rs. 75 (c) Rs. 90 (d) Rs. 105 Correct Incorrect

#### 5. Question

A, B and C rent a stable. A keeps 6 horses for 10 months, B keeps 9 horses for 7 months and C keeps 12 horses for 4 months. The rent is Rs. 300. How much must A pay?

• (a) Rs. 60

• (b) Rs. 75

• (c) Rs. 90

• (d) Rs. 105

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